bhome83

there is a good deal on amazon for this dvd player but not sure if it is worth the money. it is a Panasonic RP56 Progressive Scan DVD Player. It will be $190. is this a good price for this player? does anyone have this player? My tv is pretty old though, about 10 years old, 27" size. would this still be a good player even though i wont be able to take advantage of the progressive scan? Thanks.

Cardiff Giant11

Progressive scan is useless for you on your current TV. To take advantage of progressive scan, you need a tv that is capable of displaying progressive scan(like an HDTV). You can always use this player on your TV in interlaced mode but unless you plan on getting a TV that supports progressive scan soon, you should just get a regular interlaced player and save some money.

cdrakejr

The RP56 is a good player but, since you won't be using the progressive scan features, you would probably be just as happy with the RV31 which is listed at $140.00 on Amazon (very good price!). Use the money saved for DVD rentals!

You can check out the user reviews at :
http://www.audioreview.com

Geofferson

I agree. Save the $50 and go for the non-prog player.

bhome83

ill probably get a new tv soon, so i can use the progressive scan.

skar

Then go ahead and spend the money for the RP56. Either way I think you will be happy.

nekobus

Then go ahead and get the 56. It's a great player and well worth the money. From Hometheaterhifi's Progressive Player Shootout (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...-2-8-2001.html):

"Overall, this is an excellent player at an excellent price."

And you're getting for $40 less.

Frank S

Get the RP56 as long as your new TV will have the ability to show 480p video. Almost ALL non-HDTV's do NOT have the ability to display 480p so if your plan is to just buy a new non-HDTV then you still will get NO benefit from the RP56's Progressive Scan capabilites!