is BD worth it?

[The Don]

if you don't have a 1080p HDTV, is it worth getting a BD player?...it appears suited for 1080p and my TV is about a few months over a year old and ran me 2500....

let me know your thoughts..

[zombie]

Absolutely, most of us who own HDTVs only have sets capable of 1080i. DVD resolution is 480i, BD is far better than what you are seeing now and you will definitely notice a very nice difference even without a 1080p input from a BD player. I had read a very interesting article which stated that only those with TVs larger than 60" would notice a difference between 1080i and 1080p anyway. I'll see if I can find the link. Here's a link to a different article which kind of sums up the same idea: http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/4520-64...5798551-1.html

[The Don]

Originally Posted by nyg

Absolutely, most of us who own HDTVs only have sets capable of 1080i. DVD resolution is 480i, BD is far better than what you are seeing now and you will definitely notice a very nice difference even without a 1080p input from a BD player. I had read a very interesting article which stated that only those with TVs larger than 60" would notice a difference between 1080i and 1080p anyway. I'll see if I can find the link. Here's a link to a different article which kind of sums up the same idea: http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/4520-64...5798551-1.html

ahhh...I heard about that too...

as long as the HD quality is better than what we see on HDTNT...I'll buy a BD player...

[cws2882]

I think most people will be able to tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p on a true 1080p (non wobbulation) set regardless of size. All you have to do is look at the back ground of most scenes. You will be able to notice the small things like grass, leaves, and things in the distance. If you have any doubt about this, just go to apple.com and download some of there movie trailers in 1080p, and you will see what i mean. Depending on your monitor size and resolution, they can take up to about 30 inches, meaning that most "real" 1080p sets of 30 inches or more, you will be able to see a difference.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by The Don

ahhh...I heard about that too...

as long as the HD quality is better than what we see on HDTNT...I'll buy a BD player...

Guar-damn-teed. Even HD-DVD right now is better than that.



I own a Sony KD34XBR960. Awesome CRT tube, but obviously not a mammoth 80-120 inch screen that would blow everyone's senses away.

That being said, I can assure you that I easily appreciate the differences between true HD vs. anything else, including good upconversion, up to 8-10 feet away with ease.

Granted, I have rather excellent eye vision, but I think you get my point: True HD speaks for itself on any good display and if you're into HD AT ALL...yeah, it's worth it.

It's real simple: On your display right now, if you can see and appreciate awesome looking 720p and 1080i HD vs. anything else (including bit starved HD lite from cable and satellite), then again, yes it's totally worth it.

(* With the usual first generation/early adopter caveats and give and takes that we all know about, of course. )

[The Don]

Originally Posted by JTK

Guar-damn-teed. Even HD-DVD right now is better than that.



I own a Sony KD34XBR960. Awesome CRT tube, but obviously not a mammoth 80-120 inch screen that would blow everyone's senses away.

That being said, I can assure you that I easily appreciate the differences between true HD vs. anything else, including good upconversion, up to 8-10 feet away with ease.

Granted, I have rather excellent eye vision, but I think you get my point: True HD speaks for itself on any good display and if you're into HD AT ALL...yeah, it's worth it.

It's real simple: On your display right now, if you can see and appreciate awesome looking 720p and 1080i HD vs. anything else (including bit starved HD lite from cable and satellite), then again, yes it's totally worth it.

(* With the usual first generation/early adopter caveats and give and takes that we all know about, of course. )

I have Comcast and the INHD channels are outstanding...as well as sports games...

[SurfingMatt27]

Originally Posted by cws2882

I think most people will be able to tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p on a true 1080p (non wobbulation) set regardless of size. All you have to do is look at the back ground of most scenes. You will be able to notice the small things like grass, leaves, and things in the distance. If you have any doubt about this, just go to apple.com and download some of there movie trailers in 1080p, and you will see what i mean. Depending on your monitor size and resolution, they can take up to about 30 inches, meaning that most "real" 1080p sets of 30 inches or more, you will be able to see a difference.

With 1080p it's a little better with motion,other than that 1080i will do fine.I own a 1080i HDTV myself

I honestly don't think you will notice much difference between the two on smaller screens but on larger screens it would be noticeable to some degree in motion when things are moving.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by The Don

I have Comcast and the INHD channels are outstanding...as well as sports games...

You're lucky. It's touch and go with cable companies and the like.

But guess what? As good as that it is, it's still a little bit compromised compared to what things Blu-Ray technology will ultimately offer.

It's possible that even some of the first Blu-Ray discs will offer you a better picture than what you're seeing right now on Comcast.

On paper, theoretically, with all that storage capacity BR discs have? It's going to be nuts. I can't wait!

[The Don]

Originally Posted by JTK

You're lucky. It's touch and go with cable companies and the like.

But guess what? As good as that it is, it's still a little bit compromised compared to what things Blu-Ray technology will ultimately offer.

It's possible that even some of the first Blu-Ray discs will offer you a better picture than what you're seeing right now on Comcast.

On paper, theoretically, with all that storage capacity BR discs have? It's going to be nuts. I can't wait!

yeah...the only subpar HD channels are TNTHD, WPHLHD and UPNHD