Having a wealth of video in your pocket for commuting or travel is one thing and we all know today’s screens are more than capable of satisfying every time.
When you take those videos inside and delve into the world of TV-Out, however, it’s another thing altogether.
So, here’s a handy rundown of the TV-Out quality of different players in our bid to serve you well for an evening in front of the TV.

The test begins after the break.

Nationite OS-81

The first to be put under the scrutinous eye of the TV test team is the 0S 81.
In an age where technology is advancing at a rate of knots, this big player from last year fared well considering.
The 640 x 480 standard composite video output was comparable to that of an old Chinese DVD player I own. A cut above VCD quality, the image offered strong blacks but suffered a little from pixelation, although this was generally confined to the backgrounds which lacked definition.
On the whole though the Rockchip RK2706 still stands up. There’s no remote control with this player either so changing video means getting up and poking the touchscreen but unless you’re got ADHD or can’t decide what to watch this isn’t really an issue.
Available for $79.50

Chuwi W3000

Of all the players, the W3000 came out offering the least spectacular video. It was much closer to that of a traditional VCD and the colour is not as defined with weak dark shades and a light tint to the picture giving it a washed-out look.
That said, the playback is smooth and is definitely more than watchable, only paling in comparison with the other products we’ve looked at.

Nationite OS-72

Stepping the technology up to the CC1600 chip which offers 576i maximum resolution the difference is incredibly noticeable.
Bold and bright colours punctuate the DVD quality of the TV-Out playback.
The image is sharp, smooth and free of the pixelation that was present with the OS-81 and the W3000.
The icing on the cake is the easy navigation given by the remote. All that was missing was a bag of chips and a drink and the afternoon would have easily flown by.
The OS-72 begins at $109.50

Ramos T11RK

With the T11RK we take the test up a notch and sample some 720p HD delights and the difference really takes it to the next level.
The on-screen image is the most vibrant of them all, bright in all the right places and luscious deep blacks.

There is real depth and clarity in the picture, combining with the vibrant colours to offer a great 3D-like experience.
The overall quality is way ahead of that offered from DVD and other non-HD chipsets.
With lower res avi files the T11 cut through them effortly but you could just tell it’s longing to push out some 720p action.
With the right files this player is the hands-down winner of the TV-Out test.
The T11RK is available for $129.50

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