I'm just wondering, how many people here use such a thing? As we are moving to the HD world, old sources like Astro and video games sure suffer a lot in terms of PQ. If you do use one, care to share the model, review and where to get?

There are a 2 ways to achieve this. One of the cheapest ways is to use the deinterlacer/upscaler that is available on mid to high level AVRs. The better ones like Onkyo/Denon/Marantz usually have HQV Reon/Realta/Faroudja chips that can do the job. The other way would be to buy stand alone one like DVDO, Anthem or Lumagen to name a few.

I have used the HQV Reon before and found the improvements for Astro subtle. This is because of the compression rate on Astro signals is phenomenal. There is nothing much a video processor can do to improve them. I hope to have my hands on a standalone highly rated Lumagen by the end of the year and will feedback on the results once available. On the other hand, the Reon did improve the DVD signals pretty well. This is because it is a clean and proper signal unlike what is being broadcasted by Astro now. Garbage in garbage out.

I'm very interested in getting a DVDO for myself.. but can't find it anywhere around here

oh there is a upscaller for astro as well?
where can i get this and what are the price like

thanks

To be more precise, DVDO VP50 Pro. Any idea who carries this in Malaysia?

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Added on May 17, 2009, 2:58 pmI'm not sure about the local price, but one normally goes $800 ~ $2000

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If you are using it only for Astro why not get the DVDO Edge? The VP50Pro would be better utilized if used with a projector to maximize benefit.

I don't think anyone carries it in Malaysia. You might need to order from US direct. BTW The VP50Pro will be close to USD4000 if I'm not mistaken. The Lumagen Radiance is ~ US4500. DVDO Edge is cheaper at USD500 I think.

No, not for Astro. I have other sources with 240p/480i running through RGB itself Just need to do some cable mods from the sources

Mediaplex is the dealer for DVDO products.
But the services sucks!
I've asked for prices a few even when myself presented in the store (MVM) and with the products in the store but they cannot give me a price!!!
They promised to call back but no call had been receive for at least 3 times they taken down my handphone no.
Maybe I just looked not rich enough to be their customer....
Maybe u wanna try your luck there...

Mediaplex in KL right?

Yup...
I think they hv outlet in KLCC & Mid Valley

same...i walked in also they dun layan me

macam "hollow man"

KLCC outlet was closed down months ago

with this sort of "good service" sure close down...

Finally found a Videon Omega HDP, just what I'm looking for deinterlacing 480i/576i sources

How much is it?

I bought it 160euro.. very good built quality as it was suppose to be a $1600 machine when it first came out

Using a VP30 now. So far so good.

Still got a unit of HD+, thinking of giving it out to be used but it's a bit cranky off and on. Intermittent nuisance problem. No service centres here except Mediaplex.

I think the new DVDO EDGE is very good at USD520 (Amazon price)...add in USD100 for shipping....at RM2200, u get what's selling for RM8k just 2 years back.....and it's new!

Yeah the Edge is a good buy for the price. And the best part is it can output to 2 panels. Only obstacle is to have to dig a hole thru the wall to connect the room unit and a longer HDMI cable.

Eyeing DVDO Edge now, still waiting for better deal now

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Added on February 10, 2010, 12:26 pmAnyone heard of Optoma HD3000 before? Wonder if that's available locally

This post has been edited by gundamalpha: Feb 10 2010, 12:26 PM