What to buy

[Losk]

Hey

I have been thinking about buying a blu-ray player but have a few questions...

First of all my TV was a gift and only has the 720p resolution, so I was wondering how much there is to gain? and if the picture quality will be much worse than on a 1080p TV?

My second question is what would be the best player to buy? I know there are other threads about this but I don’t want to use too much on the player so what is the best affordable player. I know many people like the ps3 but I was wondering if it can really be the best player, when its main purpose must be to play games... and a normal player only has the purpose of playing blu-ray disks?

At last I have heard some stories about players not being able to read some blu-ray disks, and players being really slow and unreliable, is this true?- and if yes is, it still at problem with the new players, I mean it is not that new a technology anymore?

Thanks for your help

Losk

[BStecke]

Yes, it's a big upgrade. 720p is still a lot higher resolution than 480i.

Right now, the PS3 is the best all-around player out there. This touches on your third point about reading discs, etc. The PS3 has never that I know of had a problem reading any particular disc, unless it was an issue with the disc itself. Compatibility/lack of updates is really never an issue.

[obiwopkenobi62]

PS2 for sure.

[SeahawxBlu]

Originally Posted by Losk

Hey

I have been thinking about buying a blu-ray player but have a few questions...

First of all my TV was a gift and only has the 720p resolution, so I was wondering how much there is to gain? and if the picture quality will be much worse than on a 1080p TV?

My second question is what would be the best player to buy? I know there are other threads about this but I don’t want to use too much on the player so what is the best affordable player. I know many people like the ps3 but I was wondering if it can really be the best player, when its main purpose must be to play games... and a normal player only has the purpose of playing blu-ray disks?

At last I have heard some stories about players not being able to read some blu-ray disks, and players being really slow and unreliable, is this true?- and if yes is, it still at problem with the new players, I mean it is not that new a technology anymore?

Thanks for your help

Losk

Actually, I could only afford the 720p TV to start, but honestly, I'm very happy with the picture. Obviously, I have seen some TV's that blow mine away, but I'll wait till prices drop some more before upgrading.

As for your second question. The PS3 as a Blu Ray player is tops. I can't think of a single feature it lacks and for the price it's a fantastic bargain.

[bkbluray]

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

PS2 for sure.

PS3 you mean?

I agree with him, that's the way to go.