Samsung DVD-HD841 Up-Converting DVD Player
Problems- yes. Worth it? that depends
I just want to confirm some of the issues I've read here and offer my own 2 cents, after hooking this unit up yesterday. <br /> <br />1- Lack of detail in blacks is definitely a problem when connecting DVI, at least on my new 30\\" Sceptre LCD TV (granted it's a pretty \\"cheap\\" TV). Using RGB (aka component) instead makes movies look stunning. I don't have any other DVD players to compare against, but I couldn't be more pleased with the picture. <br /> <br />2- I had no issues with getting any of the connections to display properly. I followed the samsung.com instructions and updated the firmware just for the heck of it, but I don't think I needed to(?) <br /> <br />3- It comes with a built-in dolby decoder, which in my case is a big plus. I am able to use some very inexpensive Logitech 5.1 speakers that _don't_ have a decoder, and get great surround sound (requires several little inexpesive cable adapters) without a receiver.  <br /> <br />So, to those that say \\"since the DVI sucks, you might as well get a standard progressive DVD player,\\" I say consider the decoder, the excellent component connection quality, and the fact that this player can be had for an incredible price (sorry Amazon- I buy most of my stuff from you guys, but not this time). For overall value, I'm giving it 4 stars. If I were really dead-set on using the DVI connection, I'd have to give it no stars.