[idgie27]

Hi. I want to update my surround sound DVD player to allow me to play downloaded films on DivX Avi etc formats; I would also like it to be able to accept a USB 2.0 or my Storex multimedia/hdd player and have HD capability.

I currently have a [/B]Loewe Modus 42[/B] TV which is 1080i. My surround sound DVD player is a Philips AXD7305.

I have a basic understanding of these things but need advice from those who really knows what they are talking about. My first question is can I replace just the DVD, retaining the subwoofer, and speakers to be connected to a new DVD player? If so, do I go for a cheapy such as the Philips DVP3360 or DVP 5996, or am I better off spending more, £300 + I would expect but I don’t know what extra I would be getting? I know that upscaling is an issue of ‘pay for what you get’ but I don’t know what to look for etc.

Can anyone recommend any players/systems?

Any advice would be great - thanks