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The editors liked
Plays HD DVD and Blu-ray movies. Supports 1080p24 output via HDMI. Useful and well-crafted on-screen display.
The first dual format Blu-ray and HD DVD player
Stunning picture quality
HDMI upscaling
Excellent video quality using HDMI highdefinition output with Bluray Discs and HDDVDs
Very good upscaling capability with standard DVD playback via HDMI output
Fast startup time when compared to other Bluray Disc or HDDVD players
Easy to set up and use...
Plays back both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
Excellent image quality on both high-def disc formats
Attractive design with touch-sensitive buttons
Excellent remote
Quick response during scans and chapter skips.
Plays back both HD DVDs and Blu-ray Discs
1080p screen resolution (in Blu-Ray and HD DVD playback)
Easy to use
Simplified remote
The editors didn't like
Does not support interactive/online/graphical HD DVD features. Remote is missing a basic HD DVD navigation-control feature. Remotes backlight is essentially useless. No 1080p upconversion. No support for 1080p60 output.
Lacks support for high definition audio soundtracks
Cant play audio CDs
No support for high resolution audio formats
No support for HDi interactive features
Cannot access iHD content and menu functions available on HDDVD discs
Cannot play standard Audio CDs. No SACD or DVDAudio Compatibility
Cannot play BDR/RE discs
Defaulted to 1080i HDMI output setting
Even though test monitor used was 1080p input cap...
Expensive
No CD playback
Subpar support for new surround soundtracks
Does not support HDi interactive features of HD DVDs
Only a few TVs cant accept its type of 1080p output
Upscaling of DVDs is a step below competitors
Load times are somewhat s...
Does not have full HD DVD interactive menus and interoperability
HDMI version 1.2a
Not HDMI version 1.3
Pricey
No 1080p upconversion
Poor backlight on remote
Abstract: If like us youre sick and tired of the having your excitement at the arrival of high definition discs ruined by the interminable scrap between the rival Blu-ray and HD DVD formats, LG might be about to become your new best friend. For the Korean bran...
Abstract: The high definition video battle continues, but for those who would rather just enjoy the movies instead of waiting for a victor to emerge, LG has the perfect (and thus far the only) solution. The BH100 happily plays both HD DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, an...
Flexible playback capability. 1080p looks fabulous on either format. Elegant styling and solid build
Expensive. Can’t play CDs. Lacks the latest version of HDMI. 5.1 only analogue outs
Great in most ways, frustrating in a few: the Super Multi Blue is a brilliant signpost to the future, and good enough to merit inspection now – but hopefully mark two isn’t far away ...
Picture quality; sound quality; dual-format support; ease of use; great connectivity; included HDMI cable
Lack of support for HD DVD features; high price
Picture quality is great on both HD DVD and Blu-ray and if this player cost £500 instead of £1,000 wed recommend it. As it is, however, its just too much to pay for something that doesnt support proper HD DVD menus ...
Excellent image quality, Fast load times and menu response
Too expensive!
After Sony were moving on to LG to continue our high-def buffet; and this time we have something even cooler: a combo player. Yes, heres an example of HD DVD and Blu-ray in the same chassis, the release of which I was thrilled to cover back when it r...
Abstract: Petit préambule sur les supports pour la Haute DéfinitionRegarder un film en Haute définition est une expérience unique. L’image est bien plus fine, plus détaillée et même la bande-son peu profiter d’une meilleure définition. Seul bémol à notre enthou...
Abstract: Le LG BH100, cest lassurance de pouvoir lire HD DVD et Blu-ray sur une même plate-forme et de profiter des signaux HD natifs (HD 1080/24p) offerts par les deux supports. Cest aussi la possibilité de redonner un petit coup de jeune à sa dvdthèque grâ...
