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HDMI Compatible DVD Players – High Definition

The High Definition Multimedia Interface has been developed by Hitachi, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Thomson and Silicon Image to create a connection standard for HDTV on the consumer market. The connection combines uncompressed High Definition video and multi channel audio with intelligent formatting and command data into one interface.

High Definition DVD players that have this new technology are now being introduced on to the market

What is an HDMI Compatible DVD Player?

An HDMI compatible DVD player can produce visual and audio signals of outstanding clarity thanks its HDMI connection. Some HDMI compatible DVD players will be able to support on screen resolutions as high as 720p and 1080i (as long as you have an HD-ready Television). Unlike analogue connectors, there’s no need for conversion so the signal doesn’t suffer from degradation or noise. Additionally, the HDMI connection can transfer up to 5GB per second of component quality data.

Advantages of an High Definition DVD Player

An HDMI compatible DVD player has the following advantages:

• Able to fully embrace HDTV technology
• Most models will have the Progressive Scan feature for a more detailed picture
• One convenient connection allows you to get rid of all your old analogue connectors
• No signal degradation

Disadvantages of an HDMI Compatible DVD Player

HDMI compatible DVD players do have some disadvantages:

• HDMI compatible DVD players aren’t as widely available as standard DVD players. However, as HDTV becomes more popular this is likely to change, and you can already find some excellent models to choose from
• Models tend to be more expensive than standard DVD players – however, prices are likely to drop as HDTV becomes more popular, and you can get some great deals at the moment by shopping around online. Check out our Where to Buy section to find out about some of the leading online suppliers

Further Information

You can find some hints and tips on what to look for when choosing an HDMI compatible DVD player on our How to Choose section.

If you want to buy an HDMI compatible DVD player, you can find out more about some of the top online suppliers, including details of their delivery times and postage and packaging costs, in our Where to Buy section.

You can learn more about other types of DVD player in our Types section.

You can find out more about specific manufacturers and brands of HDMI compatible DVD player in our Brands and Top Models sections.