Is it worth it to buy a Blu-Ray player considering....

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  1. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #11

    Windows 7 User said:
    Since my HDTV is 1080i and 720p. Will the picture look better on a Blu-Ray movie that is 1080p then compare to a regular DVD Dual Layer movie?
    Yes, absolutely without question. DVD's are 480 lines of resolution in the source, while blurays are 1080p at the source. With far more content, it's a clearer, sharper and crisper image. It's the difference between DVD and High Definition TV.
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  2. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Ultimate Version 6.1.7600 32 Bit.
    Thread Starter
       #12

    My progressive scan DVD's will upconvert resulting in better picture and sound also?

    After doing some research, I have decided to get 3-D Blu Ray player since 3-D TV's prices have gone down already. Also, I want a system where I can access my PC from the Blu-Ray so I can use Youtube and media player.

    I have Comcast high speed internet at home with no router.
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  3. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Premium 32 bit
       #13

    The take up of blu-ray is very disappointing according to Which!
    Availability of titles is poor and rentals are below par (Source: Blockbuster)

    Personally I'm not going to bother, its another Betamax scenario
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  4. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #14

    chrisjw37 said:
    Personally I'm not going to bother, its another Betamax scenario
    Well, we will agree to disagree then. While the take-up is a bit slow.....it's far faster than DVD originally was when it came out. Trust me, I had a stand-alone DVD player in 1998 and was struggling to find any stores which rented back then. In fact, I have a letter from Blockbuster that I wrote suggesting they start stocking DVD's and I have their return letter that said it wasn't a viable media and that it didn't make sense to carry them...but they would continue to watch the trend and might consider it at a later time.

    The betamax version of high definition DVD's already sailed...it was called HD-DVD and it's now gone. BluRay is here to stay for a good long while.

    Almost everything I rent from NetFlix is now on bluray.
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  5. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Ultimate Version 6.1.7600 32 Bit.
    Thread Starter
       #15

    How much space does the 1080p movie take up to?

    Does it use all of 50gb or 25gb?
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  6. Posts : 4,517
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #16

    Depending on the Bluray itself, the Title, and codec used in the HD conversion
    etc the RAW file size can be anywhere from 18GB --> 45GB in Size.

    Just like DVD, Blurays image quality & size will vary from title to title.


    Is it worth it & look better?
    I say absolutely. Theres no comparison. But I suppose alot depends on the HDTV itself as well.
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  7. Posts : 3,300
    Win7 Home Premium 64x
       #17

    chrisjw37 said:
    The take up of blu-ray is very disappointing according to Which!
    Availability of titles is poor and rentals are below par (Source: Blockbuster)

    Personally I'm not going to bother, its another Betamax scenario
    Local Blockbuster stores right now are clearing out racks to add more blu-ray displays.....
    Blu-Ray will take over, but DVD's will still be a contender for a while. When my DVD player dies, I will get a blu-ray player....

    DVD players will be phased out within 2-3 years.

    thats my prediction.
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  8. Posts : 42
    Windows 7 Ultimate Version 6.1.7600 32 Bit.
    Thread Starter
       #18

    What about the movies from Netflix and Blockbuster? Are they close to 50GB with full features?
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