High Definition at a super price

It was easy to connect to the Xbox 360, simple USB cable and is good. Unfortunately, the drive must also be connected to the mains yet, because USB is not enough well. So slowly I hang too many cables on the XBOX, what is not so enthusiastic about me.

The main thing is that the image quality delivers what it promises. Super Focus and distinct advantages over the DVD itself in a smaller 32-inch TV.

Most likely you will see the quality of the smooth color transitions, the DVD produced because, unfortunately, a little 256-color effect, if I so to speak, then the contrast and color saturation is better overall.

At second glance, let alone the direct comparison with the DVD you can see the sharpness. It's been overwhelming, what is being offered to picture quality. Even if you are sitting in front of the TV, you will see the blur, in PAL TV I have to 3m away so that I can enjoy the image without blurring. Here I must mention that the Xbox is connected via VGA cable. Some swear that this is the best connection, which is the LCD driven with pixel precision, like a computer monitor. HDMI falls flat with me, because the calibration DD-tone can not be tapped (AV receiver).

Unfortunately, the XBOX 360 Produced fan noise, which is known. However, They are joined also drive noise of the HD-DVD drive. I do not mind, in quiet scenes but they are clearly audible.

Since the drive will not be used stand-alone can, but only with the Xbox or PC, the power consumption is quite high: the Xbox 360 is doing already own 160 Watt without game (otherwise more).

The remote fits comfortably in your hand, is illuminated and also controls the PC. Unfortunately, the action angle is very narrow.

Overall, I can not complain for the price of 10 euros. Even for 49 Euros the drive is a bargain. And as long as there are very cheap HD-DVDs, BlueRay is not an option for me.