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DarbeeVision DVP-4000 Cobalt Video Processor
Darbee Visual Presence HDMI Video Enhancer for Gamers
DarbeeVision DVP-4000 Cobalt Video Processor
The Cobalt brings DarbeeVision's patented Darbee Visual Presence technology to gaming enthusiasts. Based upon human vision, this enhancement model dramatically improves the perceived depth and realism of digital images.
Performed intra-frame, the processing is so fast that there is essentially no time delay. This means that the Cobalt can be used to enhance video games, where lag simply wouldn't be acceptable!
Some have commented that the resulting images rival the realism of 4K Ultra HD displays, while using source material and displays that are actually 1080p. For that matter, the Cobalt doesn't just work with 1080p - it can produce a noticeable enhancement with virtually any resolution. The DVP-4000 comes with a handy remote control, making it easy to fine tune its many options and adjustments right from your gaming position.
The Darbee Visual Presence technology seems to have changed the way that video enhancement is regarded. Devices to improve that appearance of video have been around for as long as video itself, but while most of them had a noticeable effect, the effect wasn't always desirable. That's why even some of the most hard-core video reviewers have become fans of the Cobalt. These are some of the same people who routinely defeat every possible video enhancement technology that manufacturers build into display devices, so it seems rather remarkable to see/hear those same people saying that they like what they see with the Darbee Visual Presence approach.
Not only can the difference be easily seen, but most people agree that the resulting images don't just look different, they actually look better. Reviews include phrases like, more immersive, deeper, more three-dimensional, more pop, more detailed, sharper, more revealing. Since the enhancement scheme is based upon human perceptual algorithms, it is possible that some individuals will not perceive the change as being an improvement, but DarbeeVision's unusual satisfaction warranty goes a long ways towards preventing buyer's remorse - with no chance of losing anything more than shipping costs, there is little reason to take the greater risk of missing out on what some are calling the the greatest thing since HDTV.
The Cobalt is made in the USA. It comes with a remarkable 30-day 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, with 100 percent refund of purchase price (less shipping fees) if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, and further warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, DarbeeVision will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to DarbeeVision.
DarbeeVision's Description
Cobalt (DVP 4000)
A DarbeeVision Cobalt takes your gaming experience experience to new heights.
It will add intense depth and clarity to any game -- enabling ultra-immersive visuals. As a video processor module in a small housing, the Cobalt simply plugs into any HDMI media device and will enhance the output of any video stream, on both standard and high-definition displays.
Features
- HiDef, Gaming, Full Pop viewing modes
- HDMI 1.3 compliant, works with 3D
- Deep color, 30-bit 4:4:4
- One HDMI input, one HDMI output
- Buttons: Darbee, Up, Down, Menu
- LEDs: Video, Power (dimmable)
- On screen menu to access controls
- Infrared remote control included
- 5V power supply included
- Upgradeable after purchase
- 2.5" x 4" x .75", 3 oz.
Form
- "Tweener" Accessory installs between any HDMI source and display
- Plug-n-Play
- Easy to set up – no installation
- Easy to use – simple controls
- Small and transportable
- HDMI 1.3 compliant for the highest fidelity
Testimonials
The effect is impressive. In Medal of Honor: Warfighter the [Cobalt] works a minor miracle in some scenes…the [Cobalt]
manages to accentuate details on the rock’s surface to the point of it looking like higher-resolution textures are in play...
David Bierton, EuroGamer.net, 12/18/12
Like its older brother [], the Cobalt performs really sophisticated image processing, not just providing overall
sharpening but also separating out foreground images from background ones to try to apply enhancements where they are needed most. The
result is a clear sharp picture that's remarkably free from artifacts.
Stuart Sweet, The Solid Signal Blog, 3/28/13
Easy to fine tune. Simple to use. Superb picture improvement.
TripleWreck, Fragged Nation, 1/13/13
We detected no perceivable delay between a button press and the resultant action on-screen.
David Bierton, Eurogamer.net, 12/18/12
[T]his can actually benefit players who play online. With Trine 2 on PS3, the [Cobalt] is not only able to visibly
sharpen up the picture but also bring the intricacies of the game’s artwork further to the surface – foliage and textures are simply
cleaner and clearer than they were before. At high settings (around 70 per cent and higher) characters and other objects appear
clearer from a distance.
David Bierton, EuroGamer.net, 12/18/12
That, of course, is a lot better gaming experience, and I’ve got to tell you… the images just absolutely pop out.
Greg Gibson, Gaming Illustrated, 2/22/13
Click on this image comparison to get a better look at the kind of image enhancement that Darbee Visual Presence can do in real time, during game play!
This is the included remote control..
Here is a Product Brief for the DVP-400 Cobalt Video Processor. PDF format.
This Quick Start Guide shows the simple hook-up and details the inputs, outputs, and front panel. PDF.
Why Cable Solutions?
- Because Cable Solutions is an Authorized Dealer, our customers are ensured full warranty protection and technical support from DarbeeVision. (DarbeeVision does not provide warranty or technical support for products purchased from non-authorized dealers!)
- We have this item in stock and ready for immediate shipment, and no dealer works harder than we do to get your orders shipped fast! Orders that are funded by noon will ship the same business day. Orders funded after noon, on weekends or on holidays will ship the next business day.
- Our first priority is service to you - our customer. We work hard to help you find the best solutions for your particular situation. As enthusiasts ourselves, we know what it's like to wait for equipment and cables needed to complete a project. We know that it is important to be able to get a response when help is needed. We work long hours with that exact goal in mind - to get you the answers that you need.
- If you're like many of us, then you've had just about enough of outsourced support. Some companies that do not even publish a functional email address or phone number. That is but one reason that we hope you will be absolutely delighted when you choose Cable Solutions. We're here for you, right here in Texas, ready to help you. If English your language of choice is English, you will have the simple pleasure of dealing with people whose first language is English. You may detect more than a trace of a Texas accent if you call on the phone, but that shouldn't be too surprising when dealing with a family-owned business run by native Texans. We sincerely hope that you will find our heritage of honesty, courtesy, and ethical business practices to be a refreshing experience.
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