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Vizio VBR333 Short Review - A New 3D Blu-ray Player
Vizio has just recently introduced two new 3D capable Blu-ray Players, the VBR333 and the VBR334. They are identical players, with the same specifications. The only difference is the VBR334 comes with a HDMI cable and can only be bought in retail clubs. The VBR333 is a Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Players, supporting BD-Live features and Bonus View. Has HD playback on 3D Blu-rays and Blu-ray discs. With support for high-resolution audio formats. It comes equipped with built-in wireless LAN, making access to Vizio Internet Apps very easy.
VIDEO QUALITY: Video connections for the VBR333 are a HDMI Output, Composite Video Outputs and Component Video Outputs. Unlike some 3D Blu-ray Players, it only has one HDMI Output. You will have to bypass your Audio/Video receiver if it is not 3D capable. The HDMI connection will give you 1080p/24 video resolution for both 3D Blu-ray and Blu-ray discs. And of course it will upscale any standard DVD to high-definition levels.
AUDIO QUALITY: Audio connections are the HDMI Output, 2.0-ch Analog Outputs and Digital Audio Outputs - Optical and Coaxial. The Blu-ray Disc Player can handle decoding high-resolution Audio formats, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Or you have the option of transferring these audio signals in their native bitstream form to an Audio/Video receiver to decode. This has to be accomplished through a HDMI connection, since the player lacks any multi-channel outputs.
While the VBR333 can support 3D Blu-ray discs, it also supports Blu-ray, DVD, CD audio, MP3, PNG, JPEG and WMA. The USB Port can be used to playback music and view photos. It has an built-in wireless 802.11n to connect to the internet. Providing access to BD-Live (a USB device is required for storing BD-Live content), firmware updates and online streaming much more convenient. The Vizio Internet Apps includes Vudu, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, Flickr and many more online services.
THE PROS: The Vizio VBR333 Blu-ray Player is capable of 1080p/24 playback on Blu-ray Discs. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio high-resolution formats can be decoded internally or transferred in their native bitstream form via a HDMI cable to be decoded externally. The player supports 3D playback, BD-Live and Bonus View, Vizio Internet Apps and Wi-Fi.
THE CONS: Only has one HDMI output, can not send two separate signal to your 3D TV and Audio/Video receiver. No multi-channel analog outputs or internally memory to store downloaded content. A USB memory device is required for the BD-Live function. The player is also lacking any DLNA capability.
THE FINAL WORD: The Vizio VBR333 is one of the best deals around if you are looking for a Blu-ray Player with 3D capability and integrated Wi-Fi. It gives you solid 1080p video resolution playback on Blu-ray Discs, with high-resolution audio formats. While not loaded with extra features, you can access online streaming services such as Netflix, VUDU Apps, Pandora, Flickr and Twitter. If you are looking for a Blu-ray Players to go with your new 3D TV, the VBR333 is worth checking out. -- Price you should look for when purchasing -- $180.00
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What are the difference between the benefits on the home theater receivers for the following specs?
What's the difference between:
1080P compatible
1080P Pass-Thru to HD Ready Displays
HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080P
HDMI Video Processing to 1080P
Which is the best?
"1080P compatible" which is generic for HD content...so nothing really
"1080P Pass-thru" this could means that the receiver will pass the video-portion on the HDMI cable to the TV, and receiver will take care of the audio. However, you can take this both way. The other way is the receiver doesn't do anything but simply transfer both video AND audio to TV...In this case the receiver doesn't do anything audio.process. So make sure the receiver you want to buy has 1080P-switching, NOT pass-thru. Be careful with this. Depends on what model of receiver you're looking at too.
"HDMI Video Upscaling OR Processing to 1080p" are the same meaning. It took the sources video and covert it too 1080P then it display on TV. Again, depends on the receiver model. Some are good at this task if it has good video-chip, usually in the higher-end model. What's the point of having it since receiver is meant for audio-processing? Of course, it's not going to good at video. Your sources like Blu-ray Player should take care of that. My 2 cents.
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