Samsung DVD-HD941 Up-Converting DVD Player
Expectations met if not exceeded
After reading numerous reviews about the Samsung DVD-HD941 and its counterparts, my expectation level was to hopefully notice somewhat of an improvement over playing DVDs on my HDTV with a conventional, non-HDMI digital-video type player.  I did not want to spend a small fortune on the high end players like Denon and Integra.  To my surprise the picture quality was far better that what I had been expecting for the price. I was very happy with the picture quality in all 480p, 720p, 768p, or 1080i modes.  I hooked it up to my RCA HD61LPW165 and my Sony KF-42WE610 HDTVs and did not notice too much of a difference in picture quality, both being very clear.  The sound level dropped somewhat on the RCA HDTV but maintained itself quite well on the Sony.  It appears as though the player is limited to the response of the type of HDTV.  I would definitely recommend this player, espectially due to the price.  I will be ordering a second one to complement my other HDTV.