The discussion reveals that Samsung DVD players marketed with "HD" do not support HD DVD discs, instead offering upconversion of standard DVDs to a higher resolution. Participants confirm that Samsung exclusively produces devices for standard DVDs and Blu-ray, with no current manufacturing of HD DVD players, which are now obsolete. The conversation highlights the misleading nature of "Hi Def Conversion" claims, emphasizing that true HD playback requires a Blu-ray player and compatible HDTV. Additionally, users discuss the importance of HDMI connections for optimal viewing experiences.
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These electronics advertisements are horrendously poor at giving consumers accurate information - ESPECIALLY consumers who are not up-to-date on the ever-changing state of this technology.russ_watters said:I suspect you read something you wanted to read, not something that was actually there.
peter0302 said:These electronics advertisements are horrendously poor at giving consumers accurate information - ESPECIALLY consumers who are not up-to-date on the ever-changing state of this technology.
And people who WORK in electronics stores like Best Buy will tell you ANYTHING you want to hear to make a sale.
But, hey, why not try to make the guy feel as crappy about it as possible?