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 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $67.90
You Save: $12.09 (15%)
New (21) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $67.12
Rating:  84 reviews
Sales Rank: 96
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 17 x 8.3 x 1.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: DVPNS700H/B
Model: DVPNS700H/B
UPC: 027242733886
EAN: 0027242733886
ASIN: B0015VW3BM
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Make sure you get an HDMI connection May 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Just like the other reviewers, I cannot rave enough about this DVD player. However, I do want to add one thing that other reviewers have not mentioned yet. I first hooked up component cables to this and put on Lord of the Rings to see if this "upscaling" really worked - all the shots of landscapes would really put this thing to the test. I was slightly disappointed in that I was looking for more clarity. I flipped through the manual to see that to really realize the DVD player's full upscaling capabilities, you need an HDMI connection. After I switched, Lord of the Rings looks absolutely stunning. This DVD player does exactly what it was meant for (and looks good in black)!
Your Last DVD player ? May 13, 2008
44 out of 46 found this review helpful
I recently reviewed the NS57 480p Sony, and its amazing they are nearly identical in function, making them easy to learn and use. All you need to do appreciate 1080p quality is to use the HDMI jack, and leave the rest to the player, automatically. With Blu-Ray now the higher level format, if this DVD player lasts 5 years, this could be the last DVD player you'll ever own as we await more Blu-Ray releases.
The upconversion is excellent; if you've seen Blu Ray quality or an equivalent 1080i to HD broadcast its clear this isn't it, but its far closer to it than than native 480p or 480p unscaled by my 1080p TV. In well made DVDs the difference is unnoticeable unless you have an equivalent HD movie to compare it against or regularly see 1080i and better, broadcasts. You can clear make out every hair on Tom Hanks beard in 'Saving Private Ryan' and about 80% of it with the NS700H.
The only major difference between this Sony and the NS57 are the buttons are laid more to the top of the player, and the extra output jacks. The unit thus, is 1/4" wider in width. Also, in burn-it yourself discs, the 700H will play supported music files as background music for images files found on disk; the NS57 did not.
Pros
Sony has no trouble playing problem disks that plagued my other players. But, it also doesn't play a few disks my other players struggle to play.
Sony menu functions are very well integrated compared to the hodge-podge look of lesser brands making it easier to use this player without reading a manual.
Installation is very easy. The power cable is not removable. Just plug the HDMI jack into your TV and play as always.
The case is all black, with 4 buttons difficult to see against the black case. The DVD tray opens slower, but is quieter when it runs. The ELD display is far clearer and more informative about the status of the disk or the chapter playing.
Images, sharpness and colors are superb on default settings! Sony includes manual or preset image adjustments to maximize its output; aspect ratio can be forced to 16:9 or 4:3 or taken as automatic.
When powered ON, the Sony will resume playback from whence you stopped for up to 6 separate disks.
It has has on/off and volume control for TVs in the DVD remote.
Variable play from 1.4x to 0.5x speed, but with sound.
Sony has sound function that takes the basic output of 2 speakers and tries to emulate surround sound.
Sony will create thumbnails of each DVD chapter independent of the DVD menus. This helps quite a bit in home made DVDs that have no menus.
Cons:
Remote is well laid out, with similar function buttons set near each other but in opposite directions for opposite functions, i.e., rewind left, forward, right. However, like many el-cheapo DVD players, the buttons are too small and one cannot differentiate functions purely by feel. You have to gaze at the buttons to read the function.
All advanced functions are controlled by the remote, so its indispensable.
Although Sony explicitly mentions it has support for copy protection schemes built right into the data [ e.g. the video file or image, not just the disk], I have not yet encountered data that would not play.
good upscaling May 10, 2008
I have watched 2 movies on this and my new 52 inch 1080p HD TV. This player seems to do a really nice job. Smooth and really great detail. The owner reviews of upscalling DVD players on the AVS forums recommend a different player that is about two times the cost of this one. It is hard to see how it could be better! But I am not an expert and I guess I will never know since I already bought this one.
For cost less than a C-note, I do not think you would go wrong with this upscaling DVD player. Go for it!
ALL YOU NEED TO UPSCALE YOUR DVD COLLECTION May 8, 2008
Great DVD player. Upscales your regular DVD collection to play on 1080p flat screen televisions. DVD player is light and compact and has one HDMI connection for upscaling. If you have a Sony Bravia LCD flat screen television its remote functions will work with both units.
Price is competitive and DVD player has functioned correctly since I got it around 3 weeks ago.
Can't go wrong getting this unit for regular DVD playing.
Very pleased with this DVD Player! May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this DVD player to pair up with my Vizio 37" HDTV. Using the $9.99 "Cables to go" HDMI cable, setup was less than 5 minutes and it provided a crystal clear picture. The setup was simple and the remote control was intuitive to use. I could notice a huge difference in quality from my previous Sony DVD player (7 years old) with component connection. For a total cost of $90 you can breathe new life in your DVD collection and save a lot of money if you don't want to invest in Blu-Ray technology right away.
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