Customer Reviews for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
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Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Model: NS-1UCDVD
SKU: 8202615
UPC: 600603111631
Enjoy your favorite movies all over again with this versatile DVD player that can upconvert DVDs to resolutions up to 1080i for an improved viewing experience.
Average Customer Rating:
3.8
out of 5
(44 Reviews) 44
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80% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Review 1 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Good Upconvert player
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: dallasaccount
from dallas, tx
on 05/19/2008
What's great about it: Picture quality
What's not so great: none so far
I purchased this upconvert player to go along with a 50" Insignia plasma TV. The pair works great together. There was no need to pay more for brand name prices. Also if you have an Insignia TV, the TV remote will also control the DVD player.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Insignia Upconvert DVD Player
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: GatorFLHX
from Jax., Fl
on 05/03/2008
What's great about it: Good price point and features
What's not so great: Poor quality
I purchased two Insignia upconvert DVD players in a two week period. Initially, both units worked as expected. However, one of the units has gone on the fritz in the last week. Unfortunately, the unit is out of Warranty by two months. Now I have to purchase another player (definitely not a Insignia). Lesson learned....stay with the NAME BRAND products because the quality in not built into the "off brands".
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Great dvd player
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Quality dvd player
What's not so great: none
This is a very nice dvd player.
It plays all the formats and I have never had a problem with it.
It plays all the formats and I have never had a problem with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Working for months
Customer Rating
4.0
I have never tried the high definition feature, but so far, so good. It is working fast and reliable.
Lost of confidence in this piece of equipment.
Lost of confidence in this piece of equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
adequate device
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: reviewer626
on 04/08/2008
What's great about it: good price
What's not so great: no hdmi cable included
purchased product just over 2 weeks ago. it worked well in the beginning but then began to not read discs and eventually stopped sending audio signal to display. good initial price but must include cost of hdmi cable in total purchase price. in addition, potential quality issues may warrant purchase of additional warranty. even with this added on, the total cost (dvd player, cable, warranty) makes this a potential good buy for a 2nd home dvd.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
NOT IMPRESSED WITH THIS MACHINE
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: btowndad
from Washington State
on 02/19/2008
What's great about it: CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP
What's not so great: Won't upconvert copy protected DVD's!!
An upconvert that won't upconvert copy protected DVDs? What is that all about?
I hooked this up using component cables but this machine will only upconvert to 720/1080 using HDMI connections. The Component can opnly go to 480p on copyright protected dvds, but it will put out 1080i component out on un-protected DVD's...Are there any unprotected DVD's out there? I don't own many, if any at all, this is going back tomorrow, I demand a refund! DO NOT BUY THIS!
I hooked this up using component cables but this machine will only upconvert to 720/1080 using HDMI connections. The Component can opnly go to 480p on copyright protected dvds, but it will put out 1080i component out on un-protected DVD's...Are there any unprotected DVD's out there? I don't own many, if any at all, this is going back tomorrow, I demand a refund! DO NOT BUY THIS!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Good DVD player
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: DarWhtKnght
from Mt. Pleasant, SC
on 02/13/2008
What's great about it: Nice Picture, Remote
What's not so great: Upconvertion
This is an great player overall. I watch movies and TV shows on it quite a bit and it has been a surprising well run workhorse. No issues with the player except it has a difficult upconverting the DVD's. I sometimes need to reload the disc several times to get the upconversion to take place. Other than that, it runs like a charm, great picture, easy to use remote, and excellent reliablity as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
worse than sdtv
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: jthecustomer
from Wichita KS.
on 01/25/2008
What's great about it: really cheap
What's not so great: picture was horrible
was originally going to hook this up using component cables but this dvd player will only upconvert to 720/1080 using the hdmi out. component is set at 480p on copyright protected dvds, but it will put out 1080i component out on UNcopyright protected dvds. even hooked up through hdmi the quality was horrible, dark sceens in movies look VERY pixelated. will be installing this in the kids room for elmo dvds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 9 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Shares parts with JVC
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: roastduckmangosalsa
from Portland, OR
on 01/24/2008
What's great about it: cheapest HDMI upconvert
What's not so great: dvd drive door takes an eternity to open
I noticed my parents' JVC upconvert dvd player and remote looked kind of like my Insignia. I brought it over later that week, and behold: same remote, same hookups in the rear, same LCD "hello, open, close, off" display.. EXACTLY the same. It was a pleasant surprise until another thought: Is it a JVC rebadge or vice versa? Most likely not the same player, but definitely shared parts the same way Matsushita makes Panasonic/Quasar products that look alike utilizing same technology but entirely different build quality. And both seem to play various disc formats not possible on my Samsung and Sony. So I'm keeping the Insignia while waiting for Blu-ray to drop in price. This might be the best of the cheapo catagory.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Insignia DVD Player
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: dhholster
on 01/23/2008
What's great about it: A bit high in price
I just purchased this little gem, and I must say so far I am please. I purchased a more expensive dvd recorder and it doesn't playback -R/RW or +R/RW DL, this little baby does. I think its a little high in price but it is working just fine on my SDTV. Picture quality is great. Its worth buying if you're not into HD. My rating is more closer to a 3.5 star than 4 but it is better than a 3 star.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Umm... So So!!!
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: KaneKoop
from MPLS, MN
on 01/08/2008
What's great about it: has HDMI output
What's not so great: Not all its cracked up to be!!!
I bought this thinking it would give me a slightly better quality picture than what im getting from my regular dvd player that I currently have hooked up thru component cables but I was wrong! This Upconvert dvd player which I hooked up to my hdtv thru hdmi cables gives me the exact same quality as what I was getting from my regular magnavox dvd/vcr combo player that im running thru monster coponent cables.... and yes, I did change the resolution to 1080i!!! It really isnt worth it in my opinion!!! Unless you just want to go a step up in quality from a dvd player hooked up thru av cables this player isnt worth it. Ill be packaging it back up and taking it back!!! Was going to wait for the format war to be over but might just suck it up and go w/ a HD-DVD Player!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 12 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Good bang for your buck
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: A basic DVD player that does what it's suppose to
What's not so great: Highest HD resolution is only 1080i
For a basic DVD player this does the trick. It of course doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the newer DVD players, but if you're just needing to play DVDs, then this is all you need. Got this as a gift for a family member who is severely behind in technology and didn't want to scare them too bad and this was a perfect fit. Simple controls and decent picture quality and sound. These could of course be better if this family member had at least a digital TV, but remeber she's severely behind in technology and still has an old analog unit which required a video switch box just to hook it up. Would definitely recommend for any TV at the digital level and below, but if you have an HDTV, then you need to go ahead and get a full blown HD-DVD player and let the HD upconversion units be (HD upconversion units don't play HD-DVDs).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
nice price
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: mytime
from Jackson,Mo
on 01/01/2008
What's great about it: does what it supposed to
What's not so great: none so far
Bought this for use with 42in LG plasma. hooked it up through a hdmi cable and set resolution to 1080i and it worked great. Near hd picture. Dolby digital decoder and optical output a real plus. Easy to set up,easy to use. Can't see a reason not to purchase this player.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Outstanding
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Chinatown
on 12/28/2007
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: None so far
Does what it says it will do. Picture is good even on the basic set up.
In addition, the remote can be programmed into a universal "All-In One" brand. Just use the PVR setting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Excellent deal
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Jloco89
from Dallas, TX
on 12/27/2007
What's great about it: Inexpensive, easy to use, good quality
What's not so great: Lacks high-end features
If you are looking for a good quality, inexpensive, easy to use up-converting DVD player, its hard to beat this one from Insignia. It is easy to use, has a great picture and audio and a very simple remote. Personally, I do not want an over featured, hard to use DVD player with a remote that has more buttons than my laptop. This one fits the bill. Enjoy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Great and Inexpensive
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: cheapherk
from Delaware
on 12/17/2007
What's great about it: 1080i with Component Cable- easy to switch resolutions
What's not so great: Although it was inexpensive, my wife is going to kill me!
I was looking for good upconverting DVD player for my HDTV. The only upcoverting DVD players I've found only did 1080i over HDMI. A while back, a BestBuy associate told me only the LG upconverting DVD player would do 1080i over Component. After reading some of the previous reviews, I learned that LG manufactures these. With that, I'd thought I'd give it a shot. Indeed, this DVD player WILL do 1080i over Component. This works out great because I have only one HDMI port on my HDTV. Now I don't have to worry about buying an expensive switcher. Keep in mind though, you will only get 490p with commercial DVD's. I couldn't be happier with this inexpensive purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Wow very simple DVD player
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Unconvert, HDMI
What's not so great: remote lay out button are small, takes a moment to open bay.
Nice DVD player upconvert is noticeable unlike others that claim to upconvert. One button operation to upconvert. No need to go into system settings and go browsing for the upconvert setting. Plug and play HDMI unlike other systems you have to active port.
Layout of remote can be better. Insigna not supportted for my univeral remote. --Thinking about buying smart univeral remote now since other one not good for this DVD player--Maybe one of those Logitech smart ones is next--.
Wish the DVD door would open faster.
Layout of remote can be better. Insigna not supportted for my univeral remote. --Thinking about buying smart univeral remote now since other one not good for this DVD player--Maybe one of those Logitech smart ones is next--.
Wish the DVD door would open faster.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
On Sale $39.99
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Brian308
from Bellevue, WA
on 12/08/2007
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: light and flimsy DVD tray
I was expeecting a close to HD quality picture on my 1080i setting HDTV. I'm guessing that the upconvertion improves the picture but i couldnt really tell. I changed from 480 to 720 to 1080... Little difference.
I will say its alot better than playing off my PS2, And It fits ontop of my VCR perfect!!! Its so thin!
Only thing is the disk tray is very light and flimsy so be careful when loading and removing disks.
I will say its alot better than playing off my PS2, And It fits ontop of my VCR perfect!!! Its so thin!
Only thing is the disk tray is very light and flimsy so be careful when loading and removing disks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
bet dvd player
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: anglewolf
from austin,texas
on 12/08/2007
What's great about it: s-video,better remote than philips.
What's not so great: none
I bought a philips last week and traded it out for this
Insignia no problems with this unit will play any dvd movie and burned movies.the no name brand are the best.Better than Rca,Philips and the name brands and got a two year service plan.
Insignia no problems with this unit will play any dvd movie and burned movies.the no name brand are the best.Better than Rca,Philips and the name brands and got a two year service plan.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Insignia® DVD Player with HD Upconversion
Great Value!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: raz1996
from Boston
on 12/07/2007
What's great about it: Excellent picture at a great price
What's not so great: Didn't notice much difference between 480P using component cables and 1080i using HDMI
This is excellent value for the money. Easy to hookup and excellent picture!!
I'm not sure if it's me or not but when I initially hooked it up, I used the cables that came with it because I had yet to get my HDMI cable which I ordered online for a fraction of the price you pay in retail stores. The picture at 480P is fantastic!
Then I got my HDMI cable and when I compare the upcoverted 1080i to the 480P I didn't notice much difference. It was slightly better. I'm not sure if it's because I have a smaller 19inch TV or what.
It's not much of a complaint but I figured that If I got an HDMI cable and viewed DVDs at 1080i it would have been a tremendous difference and I just couldn't see it.
Overall I would say go for it! You can't do much better for the price!
I'm not sure if it's me or not but when I initially hooked it up, I used the cables that came with it because I had yet to get my HDMI cable which I ordered online for a fraction of the price you pay in retail stores. The picture at 480P is fantastic!
Then I got my HDMI cable and when I compare the upcoverted 1080i to the 480P I didn't notice much difference. It was slightly better. I'm not sure if it's because I have a smaller 19inch TV or what.
It's not much of a complaint but I figured that If I got an HDMI cable and viewed DVDs at 1080i it would have been a tremendous difference and I just couldn't see it.
Overall I would say go for it! You can't do much better for the price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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