NeoDigits stepped up and sent the Futurelooks Labs their flagship NeuNeo HVD108 High Definition DVD Player. Now we know that High Definition is really a Broadcast Standard so we need to clarify that the machine takes your regular 480 progressive line output from your DVD's and uses a special pixel based de-interlacing engine to upconvert your 480 progressive line output to 720 progressive or even 1080 interlaced line output compatible with your HDTV. This allows the picture from your DVD Player to really "POP".

Another unique feature of the HVD108 is that unlike other High Def DVD Players on the market that require a DVI Connection to upconvert the regular 480P output to your HDTV Ready TV, it uses the standard Component Video Inputs to accomplish this task.

We were really impressed with the results we got from the now legendary Samsung HD931 that we reviewed earlier in the year so we were definitely looking forward to taking the HVD108 through its paces.

Main features

• Support 1080i, 720P, 576P and 480P output, VGA output support 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 and 1280x1024.
• Upscale DVD playback to high definition (1080i via component, 1280x1024 via VGA). Perfect companion for high resolution projector, big screen HDTV and computer monitor.
• Built-in high end level scaler delivers astonishing high definition image.
• System contains one 32bit Risc CPU, one 24bit video processing CPU and one 24 bit RISC audio processing CPU. Total power equal to 1Ghz Pentium CPU.
• Fast 16bit 149Mhz Video DAC and 192 kHz 24 Bit Audio DAC ( 32 bit/133Mhz Audio DSP).
• HDCP is not required for playing copyright DVD title in high definition mode.
• Brushed stainless steel front panel.
• Fastforward / back forward (up to 40X) and ZOOM ( up to 8X)
• Easy use full color navigation system.
• Fully compatible w DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD/HDCD/MP3/WMA/Photo-CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD-RW.
• Built-in Dolby and DTS decoder.
• Progressive scan, PAL/NTSC TV system compatible, support 4:3 & 16:9 TV mode.
• Smart update function ( firmware upgradeable ).
• Component, S-Video, VGA and Composite video output.
• Optical, Coaxial S/PDIF and RCA output. Support Dolby 5.1 and DTS digital output or 2 Channels analog stereo output. Built-in Dolby 5.1 / DTS decoder, 5.1 channel output.
• Ultra slim and stylish design. Dimension: 17 x 10.5 x 1.7 inch (430 x 270 x 43 mm).
• Package includes 1 DVD Player, 1 Remote Control, 1 pair analog Video /Audio Cable and User manual. Power 100 ~ 240 AC/50 ~ 60Hz.

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