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NeuNeo HVD2085 1080p Upconverting DVD Player At A Glance & Ratings

At A Glance: NeuNeo HVD2085 1080p Upconverting DVD Player

Features
Compatible Playback Formats: DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD/HDCD/MP3/WMA/Photo-CD/CD-R/CD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD-RW
Possible Playback Resolutions: 1080p/1080i/SXGA/XGA/720p/SVGA/576p/VGA/480p/480i
Built-in Decoding: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS, MP3
Video D/A Converter: 16-bit/149-megahertz
Audio D/A Converter: 24-bit/192-kilohertz
Bass Management for Analog Audio Outs: Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 1.7 x 17 x 10.5
Weight (pounds): 5.1
Price: $245

Connections
Inputs:
Video: None
Audio: None
Outputs:
Video: HDMI (1), VGA (1), component (1), S-video (1), composite (1)
Audio: coaxial digital (1), optical digital (1), stereo analog (1), 5.1 analog (1)
Additional:
RS-232 (1), IR in (1)

Ratings: NeuNeo HVD2085 1080p Upconverting DVD Player

Build Quality: 87
• I've seen better-built DVD players, and I've seen worse.
• Overall, the feel is, well, pretty cheap.

Value: 93
• 1080p on DVI and component. What other DVD player does that?

Features: 94
• The only things it doesn't do are SACD and DVD-Audio
• No region coding and no HDCP

Performance: 89
• 1080p looks great, but why no 3:2 pulldown?!!
• Slightly softer than a V. Inc, Bravo D2, maybe

Ergonomics: 88
• Remote has buttons in bizarre places.
• Occasionally takes a while to follow commands

Overall Rating: 90
It performs well, and considering all the features this player has (instant movie start, no HDCP, no region coding, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p on HDMI and component), it definitely performs well enough to make it worth checking out, though the lack of 3:2 pulldown limits it's audience.

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