DVD player with DVI worth it?

[handoverfist]

Just bought a 65" Mitsu widescreen and it has DVI... Should I spring for a dvd player with dvi? Will picture quality be that much better. I'm looking at spending another $300 for dvd player and dvi cable... Thanks!

 

[NokiaDude]

Not much better than Component.
EDIT: Unless you're completely anal and HAVE to have the absolutely best of the best, no matter the costs.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

They make them with DVI? :Q

- M4H

 

[conjur]

DVI input would be great if you were working on an HTPC. Otherwise, stick with the component input on the Mits.

BTW, nice purchase! (Owner of a Mits 55857 )

Oh, and like M4H asked, do they have DVD players with DVI out? I don't see the need. DVI would be best for HD-quality output.

 

[NokiaDude]

Yeah, if you hooked up an HTPC it would be awesome. Watch anything on your HDTV!! Anime, movies, porn......

 

[Apex]

DVI players do give you better quality, though the difference is smaller on an analog display (ie. A CRT based RPTV, like yours) than a digital. I have a Bravo D1, and definitely noticed the quality difference on my digital display.

If you don't have an HDTV receiver box yet, you might want to consider the LG LST-3510A. That box includes a built in DVD player (that scales to 1080i and 720p through the DVI w/hdcp plug) for $499.

 

[Linux23]

Originally posted by: Apex
DVI players do give you better quality, though the difference is smaller on an analog display (ie. A CRT based RPTV, like yours) than a digital. I have a Bravo D1, and definitely noticed the quality difference on my digital display.

If you don't have an HDTV receiver box yet, you might want to consider the LG LST-3510A. That box includes a built in DVD player (that scales to 1080i and 720p through the DVI w/hdcp plug) for $499.

beat me to it. and that LG box sounds sweet. too bad I have too many HDTV boxes right now.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: NokiaDude
Yeah, if you hooked up an HTPC it would be awesome. Watch anything on your HDTV!! Anime, movies, porn......

Don't repeat yourself.

- M4H

 

[conjur]

Anime porn?


Blech!!!

 

[AnyMal]

I can't believe noone mentioned games yet. Hook-up your PC with DVI out to your TV and you'll have 65" of pure gaming goodnes. Nice....

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: NokiaDude
Not much better than Component.
EDIT: Unless you're completely anal and HAVE to have the absolutely best of the best, no matter the costs.

The thing is a component cable costs $400. DVI cables are cheap

 

[handoverfist]

Ok thanks for the replies... Looks like I don't need it.

 

[Apex]

DVI cables are only cheap for shorter distances. Go over 5m and they start getting expensive very quickly if you want to use high bandwidth. Mine costed me about $500.