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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.
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
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.
How much space does the 1080p movie take up to?
Does it use all of 50gb or 25gb?
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.
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.
What about the movies from Netflix and Blockbuster? Are they close to 50GB with full features?