Turn HD-A1 off or leave it on?

[cebbigh]

Normally I turn my equipment off when not in use. But I've been told it is better to leave computers on when not in use. Because the HD-A1 seems to work more like a computer than a standard dvd player I thought I'd ask what others are doing? It does go through a long loading process when first turned on. Does it harm anything to just leave it on?

 

[vurbano]

I leave mine on

 

[compson]

Turning it off and on probably puts more wear on it than leaving it on all the time. I turn mine off anyway, though, because it puts out a fair amount of heat.

 

[cebbigh]

Thanks for the input. I have been turning it off. I think I'll get into the habit of leaving it on.

 

[Hoopnoop]

I leave mine on just like I do with my computer.

 

[Brewer4]

If I was using it more, I would leave it on. Since I only use it for HD DVDs which isnt that many, its off all the time. I use my Xbox 360 for regular DVD watching. Navigation is much better and plays all my DVD formats.

 

[cebbigh]

My TV has only one port for HDMI/DVI so I use the HD-A1 for upconversion a lot. It does such a good job that I dropped from Platinum to Gold. I think the PQ for upconverted DVD is about the same as HBOHD and better than StarzHD. Watched the Sentinel last night and thought the PQ was very good.

 

[seandudley]

I used to leave mine on, but it ended up getting my equipment room a quite a bit hotter, so I started turning it off when not in use.

 

[cebbigh]

The PNW has a very mild climate and my setup is totally in the open. So far I haven't noticed that much heat. But I'll keep an eye on it.