If You were to choose Blu-Ray or HD?

[at_sunset_blvd]

Okay guys I'm a bit confuse here on what to get so w/c is w/c Blu-Ray or HD? (players) It doesnt have a big price tag difference on each other so wondering w/c of the two is the best to buy. God Bless Guys

[riceaterslc]

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=23989

read that. should give you some insight. also, LG has a dual format player out, retail is $1200.

[DSGCobra]

both. Get a PS3 which believe it or not is actually a quality player and a Toshiba HD-XA2. Best of both worlds and you can justify it as the PS3 is a "gaming console."

[Pez]

That depends on who you believe - I have seen several articles declaring BR the winner (a bit premature IMO but it seems to be leaning this way)

both. Get a PS3 which believe it or not is actually a quality player and a Toshiba HD-XA2. Best of both worlds and you can justify it as the PS3 is a "gaming console."

The best part is the combined price is about what a stand alone BR player costs. As I have a PS3 I am considering this option.

[DSGCobra]

^^ it's really a good option. The XA2 does an incredible job upscaling SD-DVD's. The PS3 has no upsacling.

[at_sunset_blvd]

yup, I've been thinking on the HD-XA2 & with alot of HD Disc available out there too but not until last week I saw a showroom doing a demo on a SAMSUNG Blu-ray player & hey the picture quality was really life like, more like 3-D (or that's just my imagination probably). I havent seen the performance of an HD Player so that's why I'm asking opinions from the guys out here. For Blu-Ray, there is the BDP-S1 from Sony any good & the BDP-9000 from PHILIPS, whew! lots of gadgetry too choose from these days.

[mattburk]

I like hd

[LikeCoiledSteel]

One will die soon, wait and then pick the winner.

[Andrew M Ward]

One will die soon, wait and then pick the winner.

Hmmmmm....
are you sure that one will die soon..?

What indications are you seeing, the fact that nobody is buying either format


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[at_sunset_blvd]

One will die soon, wait and then pick the winner.

Now this ia a nice suggestion, might as well wait for awhile alright. Hopefully my impulsiveness would not overcome my patience. Hehe

[Chris D]

I choose BD.

[at_sunset_blvd]

I choose BD.

Hi there Chris, now if I'm not mistaken you're using the PS3 console, right? Or maybe that's an old thread I've read & you got yourself a new BD Player. If we use the PS3 you dont need anything to install anymore like programs so it could play & read the Blu-Ray movie discs, just fresh out of the box then tap it to the HDMI input of the HD monitor & that's it your on your way viewing 1080i? Very curious about this Chris coz you could get the game console at a cheaper price than BDP-S1.

[Blindamood]

I already voted Blu-ray as well...by buying in. Got the Sony BDP-S1 recently, and have been enjoying it very much.

[Pez]

Hi there Chris, now if I'm not mistaken you're using the PS3 console, right? Or maybe that's an old thread I've read & you got yourself a new BD Player. If we use the PS3 you dont need anything to install anymore like programs so it could play & read the Blu-Ray movie discs, just fresh out of the box then tap it to the HDMI input of the HD monitor & that's it your on your way viewing 1080i? Very curious about this Chris coz you could get the game console at a cheaper price than BDP-S1.

Thats the beauty of the PS3, its plays BR right out of the box and is cheaper than the stand alone players. The downside is unless your rec or pre/pro has HDMI inputs and can do uncompressed audio you wont be able to get the better sound. With stand alone players at least you can use the multi-channel connections. Its about the only shortcoming of the PS3 as a BR player.

[Chris D]

Yes, the PS3 is a very good BD player, and that's what I bought. Like Pez said, unles you're able to do HDMI audio, you'll be limited to optical digital audio. But that's all I'm able to do right now, and it's still very, very good.

Recommended for those interested in BD.

[at_sunset_blvd]

Any other voices out there on Blu-Ray & HD Players?

[Brandon B]

PS3 here as well.

BB

[Nolan B]

In my opinion its impossible to be a movie enthusiast and not support both formats. I hope HD DVD wins as its a better overall format in my opinion, and I respect their approach to the market much more then the BD side.

[Azeke]

This reminds me of the Sony Betamax and VHS wars many years ago circa 1975. I would think Sony learned a lot from their losses in the Beta arena and are prepared to fight to the very end in the Blu ray vs HD war. However, I am leary of spending $30.00/DVD not knowing where the final hammer will fall.

I will wait patently until the standard is established, and then I will make a decision. In the mean time, I will try to slowly upgrade to be able to reap the full benefits (i.e. 1080p, Dolby TrueHD, etc) of this new technology. Just my humble opinion. I digress.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[sikoniko]

I am supporting both and am very happy. Im not stressed on why one studio wont support the other format... etc. I was very strong in HDDVD's camp, but too many BD movies came out. I don't regret it for one second.

I have a PS3 for BD and XA1 for HDDVD. I chose the PS3 because it is the only current BD player that is supposed to support BD-J in the future. All other players will still play movies but will be crippled to some degree in the future from whatever interactivity may become available.

I also agree with Dreamworks CEO. HD formats are not the next generation medium for heavy adoption. I think they will somewhat be a niche market. DVD's will continue selling for sometime. The ONLY way I believe a format war could be won is if studio's discontinued selling SD and forced consumers into an HD format. If that was the case, HDDVD has the upper hand with their combo disks.

so, my opinion... choose both formats. Keep in mind that while Universal may be the strongest supporter of HDDVD, they have more movies in their catalog than FOX and SOny and maybe even Buena Vista combined...

[Chris D]

What's BD-J? Haven't heard of it.

[draganm]

Okay guys I'm a bit confuse here on what to get so w/c is w/c Blu-Ray or HD? (players) It doesnt have a big price tag difference on each other so wondering w/c of the two is the best to buy.

doesn't have abig price tag difference? Where are you shopping? A quick search netted the HD-D1 at $276. from an e-tailer

http://www.thenerds.net/index.php?page=productpage&affid=2&pn=HDD1&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=10-38591796-2

OR, according to pirce grabber, you can get a wonderful samsung BR player for only $480. :roll: It's a no brainer, get the HD-DVD, save money, and avoid supporting sony at the same time. Truly a win-win situation.

[Brandon B]

Chris -

BD-J is Blu-ray Disc Java, the interface/programming spec for the next generation interactive features for BD. Players put on the market before June 2007 (I think) are not required to be fully complaint, but those after are. I would guess the PS3 will be firmware updated to comply, but that has not been explicitly stated.

It's a no brainer, get the HD-DVD, save money, and avoid supporting sony at the same time.

Ad if many of your favorite movies come from a studio not supporting HD-DVD, will you then re-engage your brain and reconsider?

BB

[at_sunset_blvd]

doesn't have abig price tag difference? Where are you shopping? A quick search netted the HD-D1 at $276. from an e-tailer

http://www.thenerds.net/index.php?page=productpage&affid=2&pn=HDD1&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=10-38591796-2

OR, according to pirce grabber, you can get a wonderful samsung BR player for only $480. :roll: It's a no brainer, get the HD-DVD, save money, and avoid supporting sony at the same time. Truly a win-win situation.

Are you sure about this site, I've checked it out & it's all about cellPhones & Computer brands.

[Charles]

Jumped back in yesterday with the Circuit City sale on the HD-A2 plus a total of 9 free movies for $399. Initilally bought an A1 last year but had too many freeze issues so it went back. This one looks to be working fine after several HD movies and does a nice job on SD's as well (seems to be better than my Oppo 971). No real reason for HD DVD over Blu-Ray, just preferred the present movie offerings from HD DVD.

Hopefully I won't get too buried in one format, but if HD DVD and/or Blu-Ray goes away, they shouldn't stop playing for a while.

[Chris D]

Wow, with 9 free movies? At retail average of $25, that right there is $225 worth of flicks.

[Charles]

4 with the player and send off for 5 more from Toshiba. CC wouldn't let me choose my 4, so I got BB to price match and they allowed me any 4 I wanted. Wouldn't be as much of a deal if I didn't have my picks. Toshiba's picks are limited, but of the 15 choices, 4 are ones I wanted and 1 is questionable.

[at_sunset_blvd]

Jumped back in yesterday with the Circuit City sale on the HD-A2 plus a total of 9 free movies for $399. Initilally bought an A1 last year but had too many freeze issues so it went back. This one looks to be working fine after several HD movies and does a nice job on SD's as well (seems to be better than my Oppo 971). No real reason for HD DVD over Blu-Ray, just preferred the present movie offerings from HD DVD.

Hopefully I won't get too buried in one format, but if HD DVD and/or Blu-Ray goes away, they shouldn't stop playing for a while.

Wow! Nice deal you got there Charles! 9 Free, a hundred fifty bucks more & that's almost near the the price of the player.

[draganm]

Are you sure about this site, I've checked it out & it's all about cellPhones & Computer brands.

LOL, I'm never sure about anything on the web but I haven't been burned yet. The deal at BB or CC sounds even better though, plus it's the newer A2 as opposed to the older A1/D1. I REALLY want to watch Chronichles of Riddick in HD-DVD but I also need a new amp =$800., new sub-woofer = $800. and a HDMI input card for my projector = $200. + the actual player. I guess what i really need is to win the fricking lottery

[aud19]

I guess what i really need is to win the fricking lottery

I'll take one of those as well :T Best HT upgrade you can ever do is win the lotto! :lol:

[RebelMan]

so, my opinion... choose both formats. Keep in mind that while Universal may be the strongest supporter of HDDVD, they have more movies in their catalog than FOX and SOny and maybe even Buena Vista combined...

I have defected from the HD-DVD camp and believe BD will eventually displace it but the lack of Universal discs made the decision to switch sides an uneasy one. Upscaled DVD's will suffice for now.

The PS3 is the hottest piece of HD gear out there and worth every penny, IMO. Only weak spot is the lack of 5.1 outputs and it's a little noisy. Oh well, like Chris said, the digital output works very well maxing out the DD and DTS specs and the noise is only noticable during quite scenes.

[sikoniko]

well.. Today I picked up the good shepard (HDDVD); Last week I picked up casino royale (BD). Both were in an HD format.

I think I win the format war... I chose to ignore it. If one goes away, I'll still have my player... eventually both will go away and be replaced by something newer anyways.

My prediction is that the next gen source device will be a HTPC.

[at_sunset_blvd]

well.. Today I picked up the good shepard (HDDVD); Last week I picked up casino royale (BD). Both were in an HD format.

I think I win the format war... I chose to ignore it. If one goes away, I'll still have my player... eventually both will go away and be replaced by something newer anyways.

My prediction is that the next gen source device will be a HTPC.

Sikoniko, That's a very good approach you have there! Enjoy & savour what format is available in the market currently & just discard whatever will be obsolete. I like that :W

[mikegunnz]

Personally I'll just wait a couple years untill there's a dual format player going for like 3-4 hundred, and pick it up then.

[RebelMan]

I think I win the format war... I chose to ignore it. If one goes away, I'll still have my player... eventually both will go away and be replaced by something newer anyways.

Double agents are unlikely to win anything in the game of war. :lol:

When BD emerges victorious I'm sure you'll continue to enjoy toting your HD-DVD player around along with your heavy investment in HD-DVD discs. And I'll applaud you as you remain vigilant and steadfast while the new BD occupation upraises with new high performance players. Nevertheless, eventually external pressures (Universal Blu-ray discs) will have you succumbing to the new regime but only a small price need be paid, that of your pride and the void in your wallet. :lol:

If we take this hypothetical situation to its ultimate conclusion, then it could be said that no format at anytime will matter because eventually you will be dead! :lol:

[Gremal]

Blu-ray is the way to go. All but one (Universal) of the major studios supports blu-ray, and I expect that to change within the next year, at which point HD-DVD becomes trashware. The extra space and specs available on BD make it the superior format, and the quality of the PS3 make adoption a no-brainer.

[gross30]

I just upgraded my HD-A1 to an XA2, and also a PS3. So I think I'm covered. Either way it goes I will be happy.

[LEVESQUE]

Me, I choose to support HD. I don't really care who will win the "war" (if there is a winner...).

I have both format: Pioneer Elite Blu-ray and Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD. This paired with a pre/pro (Anthem D2) able to pass multi-ch PCM tracks over HDMI for the new HD audio formats, and the new JVC HD-1 1080p projector (RS-1) clone.

I'm in HD nirvana for both video and audio with over 100 titles.

[Lex]

Please remember, the focus of the BD HD debate should be in the dedicated thread, personal recommendations in a thread are ok, but the big debate goes in the official thread, thank you...

Actually, at 39 posts, I think this has went about far enough without becoming competitive with the official thread, to keep focus, I will be locking this thread by the first of the week, so what you've got to say, please proceed.

I'm not trying to be a billy bad a$$ here, just trying to keep focus as this thread drifts further to the great debate!

thank you!
Clock ticking...

[KRC]

Buy neither and both will go away, this is a huge marketing scheme by the big players to "force" music/movie lovers to upgrade players and purchase overpriced disks. Make it stop!

Kevin

[jim777]

I don't think that either format will die now, so I will support the first well designed SD+Blu+HD player. I do not consider the LG to be a solution because of its cost and limitations. I want one box to do it all, with high quality digital processing and it has to look at least as good as my opdv971h on SD.

[George Bellefontaine]

I don't think that either format will die now, so I will support the first well designed SD+Blu+HD player. I do not consider the LG to be a solution because of its cost and limitations. I want one box to do it all, with high quality digital processing and it has to look at least as good as my opdv971h on SD.

I'm with you, Jim.

[Dave999]

I really hope that there will only be one format, unless all fo the titles become available on both formats. It still amazes me that the industry has not learned from past mistakes in marketing competing formats like SACD and DVD-A and beta and VHS.

[Nolan B]

I really hope that there will only be one format, unless all fo the titles become available on both formats. It still amazes me that the industry has not learned from past mistakes in marketing competing formats like SACD and DVD-A and beta and VHS.

Both wil survive and studios will eventually all go neutral. Take HD DVD for example. Do you think once a certain number of players reaches the market Disney wont be pressured by their share holders to start releasing movies. Its all about selling movies and right now studios have chosen sides becuase there is not much to loose by sticking to one format. Once there is $100,000,000 to be made no one will be exclusive IMO.