How is the downconversion on Toshiba DVD players these days? (1 Viewer)

[Dave H]

I'm thinking of picking up one for the bedroom TV (27") but I know Toshiba players used to have poor down conversion - far too many jaggies. Have they improved this? I'm looking at purchasing their most basic entry-level player.

 

[shankar]

I had an SD2109 connected to a 61" Toshiba. The picture was not ideal (now I know after getting a prog. scan Toshiba) but I did not see "too many jaggies". Now this DVD player is connected to a Sony 27" and from the viewing distance of 8 feet, I find the image amazing.

 

[JohnnyG]

The progressive players (SD3750/4700/5700) have excellent downconversion. Not sure about the new SD2800 (interlaced) as I haven't hooked one up yet.

 

[Jeff D]

I think they are using a different way to do the downconversion now.

The display on the new Tosh players is pretty damn good on 4:3. (Although it looks better on a 16:9 display)

 

[shankar]

On a 27" screen does it even matter?? Can someone tell the difference?

 

[Dave H]

On a 27" screen does it even matter?? Can someone tell the difference?

I wondered that myself. I'm thinking maybe I can get a razor sharp picture, without noticing the jaggies at all.