BluRay DVD player compatable with current Samsung DLP TV (1 Viewer)

[rafconsumer]

I currently own a Samsung HLN467W DLP TV that is almost 5 years old. I am interested in purchasing a new BluRay DVD player. The TV does not have an HDMI connection but does have DVI input as well as S video input. If I purchase A BluRay DVD player will I be able to utilize profile 1.1 bonus view without an HDMI interface. Also, any recommendations on a compatible BluRay player.

 

[Bob McElfresh]

Hi Roger. Welcome to HTF.

DVI and HDMI are identical pins (HDMI adds the audio but the video wires and signals are identical). So you should not have a problem. I am using a BlueJeansCables HDMI->DVI cable on my Samsung right now and it is working great. I cannot tell you for a fact I have used the 1.1 bonus view features, but this is no reason to NOT get a BluRay.

Recommendations.... I'm not a huge Sony fan but the PS3 is one of the better players (all those cell processors inside gives it a massive amount of CPU to do a great job with the video).