Toshiba 7990 vs. 6980 -- Need help!

[Bosko]

Hi,

Basically, I'm getting a replacement DVD player from Toshiba for all the trouble I've been having with them. I can either get the new 7990 or the 6980. I'm not sure which is better.

I don't have an HD-TV, just a regular Toshiba Cinema Series 25" (maybe 27"?) television. So I'll just be hooking up componant or composite to that. No sound system either.

The 6980 has SA-CD playback (though I don't think I'd ever use it). Both play DivX. I can't tell from the specs on-line if the 7990 has regular componant and composite outputs. I know the 6980 does.

However, the 6980 has a Video D/A of 10-bit/54MHz -- this seems really low compared to other players. (I'm guessing the 7990 has 14-bit/108MHz like the 4990 and 3990 in the same series.) What is this exactly? And what effect does it have on picture quality in general, as well as specifically for how I'll be using it?

I guess the most important thing for me is the picture quality on my TV...

Any help is appreciated! (And the sooner, the better -- I think I need to let them know asap.) Thanks!

[setarip_old]

Hi!

Since you're choosing between models of the same manufacturer, if I were you, I'd simply go for the one that has the higher price tag - as it's likely to be of more value and/or better qualiy...

[Bosko]

Hi!

Since you're choosing between models of the same manufacturer, if I were you, I'd simply go for the one that has the higher price tag - as it's likely to be of more value and/or better qualiy...

Hey, there...

That's not necessarily true. For example, the 4990 gets better reviews on Amazon.com than the 5970 and the 5980, although it costs less (though none of those models are around anymore).

Also, the 7990 seems to be about $150 retail and the SRP on the 6980 is $199, but you can get it for about $75 now... So that's not too telling either...

Any other thoughts from anyone? Thanks again!

[canuckerfan]

I suggest you save some money and grab a cheaper player. Especially since you don't have an HDTV/sound system AND also considering HD-DVD/Blu Ray is around the corner. Perhaps the Philips 5140 is in your neighborhood. I have one and don't hesitate at all to recommend.

PS: it's only about 50 bucks US.

[dani82]

after a quick search, i suggest the 6890, it's supports media cards, it's good if you love taking pictures, but hate wasting cd-r; but nothing beats a hard copy (an actual print)

[Bosko]

I'm not paying for it -- it's basically free as a replacement. They're trading me up. :) So cost doesn't matter. Both players are HDMI.

Here's some links for info on both:

6980
Specs:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-phxP1C35aKZ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&tab=essential_info&i=052sd6980#Tab

Details:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-phxP1C35aKZ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&tab=detailed_info&i=052sd6980#Tab

Features:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-phxP1C35aKZ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&tab=features_and_specs&i=052sd6980#Tab

7990
Specs:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-phxP1C35aKZ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&tab=essential_info&i=052SD7990#Tab

Details:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-phxP1C35aKZ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&tab=detailed_info&i=052SD7990#Tab

Features:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-phxP1C35aKZ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=54400&tab=features_and_specs&i=052SD7990#Tab

My main conern is picture quality with my regular Toshiba Cinema Series 25" TV (via composite or componant). But other features/benefits may help/decide. Thanks!