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3 Reviews
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The NSBRDVD supports 1080p/24 output for Bluray titles, The player can pass Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD Master Audio decoding in bitstream form over HDMI, so it's best mated with a receiver that has its own highresolution audio decoders, It can play pictureinpicture bonus content, The SD card slot allows for easy playback of digital music and photos,
It lacks the most desirable highresolution audio decoders, and it lacks 7.1channel analog audio outputs; so, it's not the best choice for someone who owns an older A/V receiver unless you aren't interested in the ability to enjoy multichannel Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD Master Audio soundtracks, It is not Profile 2.0 and lacks an Ethernet port.
If you're looking for the best deal in Blu-ray, Insignia's NS-BRDVD is it, and the model does offer the important A/V fundamentals like 1080p/24 output and bitstream output of high-resolution audio over HDMI. However, with prices falling across the Blu...
Inexpensive. Good Blu-ray picture quality. Solid multimedia file support.
DVD upconversion quality lags behind other players. No network option (Ethernet).
Its not as skilled at upconverting standard DVDs as some of the other players weve tested, but the Insignia NS-BRDVD is an otherwise-capable Blu-ray player—and its a great bargain....
Published: 2008-08-18, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Relatively inexpensive for a Blu-ray player; can output Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in bit stream format; excellent video quality in 1080p/24 mode; Profile 1.1 compliant; solid DVD video performance.
No onboard decoding for multichannel Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; subpar image quality on Blu-ray Discs in standard 1080p mode; lacks Profile 2.0 support; no Ethernet jack for firmware upgrades; pedestrian design.
The Insignia NS-BRDVD is competent as a relatively cheap, barebones Blu-ray player, but better players are coming and the Sony PlayStation 3 is a superior option for those with just a little more cash. Specifications: Sound output mode: Stereo; Weight:...
