Samsung DVD-HD850 Up-Converting DVD Player
Very good for the money
It takes a little while to make sure all the connections are right, and I had to add audio L and R cables to the HDMI to get the sound. Overall I am very pleased. Good stong picture, easy to use controls, easy to read manual. It is true that you will not get actual HD but at 480dpi it looks good, 720 it looks a little better, 1080 doesn't change much over 720. The more updated and digital the movie though the better you will notice the upconversion. Recently released animated flicks look nearly 3D. Yes the blue light showing that the unit is plugged in is too bright. In a bedroom or if the box is set where you can see the face even when it is off it may get annoying. In my entertainment center filled with many lights I don't really notice it.