May 18th, 2011
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0 Acquired a huge catalogue of DVDs, and worried about making the jump to the next generation? Don't be. A Toshiba Blu-ray player will ease you into the world of high-definition painlessly, and even give your old discs a new lease of life. Read on and we'll explain how right here.
Upscaled picture
Typically, DVDs display image at a maximum resolution of 720x480. Modern televisions are a lot sharper than this however, so they can look grainy and washy. But every new Toshiba Blu-ray player, including the entry level Toshiba BDX1200 will "upscale" your DVDs for you, using clever realtime algorithms to add in the extra pixels: the result? Near 1080p full HD video from DVDs that looks glorious.
Clutter free cabling
Older DVD players have to be connected to TVs via component cables, but every Blu-ray player uses an HDMI connection. Not only does this cut the clutter and dole out surround sound too, but it guarantees great image quality: a digital connection is not affected by the material quality of the cable, so you can buy the cheapest HDMI cable out there and get just the same sharp experience.
One remote to rule them all
Toshiba's brand new BDX3200 Blu-ray player uses a HDMI connection with a very specula talent. It's REGZA-Link enabled, so that you can use one remote to control both player and TV. The upshot for you is that you can control everything from the comfort of your sofa with just one remote, saving you space and hassle - you know how easy it is to lose them.
3D conversion
How about viewing your DVDs with an extra dimension? Hook up a supported laptop such as the Toshiba Satellite P775 to a 3D TV and it can convert your DVDs in realtime, giving them added depth and a never-before-seen experience. Check out our guide to see just how it's done and find out more.
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