Blu-ray and 1080i - Blu-ray Forum

melnikok · 11-21-2008, 07:39 PM

I have a Sony 50" (I think the part number is KF50WE620, but I am at work and can not be sure. I bought it 5 years ago this december.) Rear projection LCD 1080i TV. I am interested in a Blu-ray player. Will I see an improvemnet in video quality or do I need to have a 1080p TV?

Thanks,
Ken

Midnightsailor · 11-21-2008, 07:41 PM

You will see a HUGE improvement.

kpkelley · 11-21-2008, 07:41 PM

If you look around this site you will find numerous threads already on this subject with other 1080i television owners giving their support to blu-ray players.

Make the leap, you will not regret it.

melnikok · 11-21-2008, 08:30 PM

I appreciate your comments and advice. I have another question. Do you think that players with network connections will eventually allow for streaming of movies so that we do not have to purchase the hard copies?

Pellaeon · 11-21-2008, 08:31 PM

I have a 57" 1080i Toshiba RPTV w/DVI inputs, and still thoroughly enjoy blu ray. I am hoping to eventually get into the 1080p set though.

kpkelley · 11-21-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melnikok

I appreciate your comments and advice. I have another question. Do you think that players with network connections will eventually allow for streaming of movies so that we do not have to purchase the hard copies?

There are two players available that can currently do this through Netflix:

LG BD300 and Samsung BD-P2550

I wouldn't pay much attention to the one review on the Samsung considering the poster never owned the player in question.

Kaiju · 11-22-2008, 04:42 AM

I have a Pioneer Elite PRO-720HD 64" 1080i HDTV, which is also a rear projection and Blu-ray's look great on it. In a few months I'll be upgrading to a 1080p, but this TV does great until then

11-21-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
melnikok New Member Member since:Nov 2008	Blu-ray and 1080i I have a Sony 50" (I think the part number is KF50WE620, but I am at work and can not be sure. I bought it 5 years ago this december.) Rear projection LCD 1080i TV. I am interested in a Blu-ray player. Will I see an improvemnet in video quality or do I need to have a 1080p TV? Thanks, Ken

11-21-2008, 08:30 PM	#4
melnikok New Member Member since:Nov 2008	Thanks! I appreciate your comments and advice. I have another question. Do you think that players with network connections will eventually allow for streaming of movies so that we do not have to purchase the hard copies?

11-22-2008, 04:42 AM	#7
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:448 Blu-ray collection:1233 Trading Score:102	I have a Pioneer Elite PRO-720HD 64" 1080i HDTV, which is also a rear projection and Blu-ray's look great on it. In a few months I'll be upgrading to a 1080p, but this TV does great until then Last edited by Kaiju; 11-22-2008 at 04:45 AM.

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11-21-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	You will see a HUGE improvement.

11-21-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	If you look around this site you will find numerous threads already on this subject with other 1080i television owners giving their support to blu-ray players. Make the leap, you will not regret it.

11-21-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
Pellaeon Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:East Coast Blu-ray collection:138 Trading Score:1	I have a 57" 1080i Toshiba RPTV w/DVI inputs, and still thoroughly enjoy blu ray. I am hoping to eventually get into the 1080p set though.

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