Kind of bummed out... - Blu-ray Forum

NYorker · 01-13-2010, 07:21 AM

I have a 720p 50" plasma (at the time I got it, a FHD cost almost 40% more), and watch from a distance of about 12 ft. (almost 4 meter). I was already looking forward to watch blu-ray on my screen (I know it isn't the same as FHD), and I got this answer from an expert on another website:

"you'll be able to see somewhere between DVD and 720p picture quality, so blu-ray is of marginal benefit".

Talk about deflating spirits...

Anyone out there can cheer me up...?

Blu-Dog · 01-13-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYorker

I have a 720p 50" plasma (at the time I got it, a FHD cost almost 40% more), and watch from a distance of about 12 ft. (almost 4 meter). I was already looking forward to watch blu-ray on my screen (I know it isn't the same as FHD), and I got this answer from an expert on another website:

"you'll be able to see somewhere between DVD and 720p picture quality, so blu-ray is of marginal benefit".

Talk about deflating spirits...

Anyone out there can cheer me up...?

Whoever told you that is uninformed.

I ran 720p/1080i on a Sony XBR projection TV until August of last year...awesome picture. You'll enjoy it very much.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-13-2010, 08:19 AM

I don't think the "expert" is much of an "expert". I have a 42" Panny 720p/1080i and the difference between a DVD and a Blu-ray is immense. I suggest playing a movie you own in both formats and seeing for yourself.

John

NYorker · 01-13-2010, 09:03 AM

Thanks, guys! You've made me feel better

Btw, mine's a Panasonic, too

crazyBLUE · 01-13-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NYorker

Thanks, guys! You've made me feel better

Btw, mine's a Panasonic, too

Glad because you should feel better .

Obviously this person knows nothing about Blu-ray . Your PQ & AQ on the Blu-ray is & will be better than that of A DVD .

cdot2four · 01-13-2010, 10:43 AM

When HD cable first came out it was in 720p and 1080i and was a huge improvement over standard tv you will get the same results but even better. Sounds like that guy needs his eyes checked

NYorker · 01-13-2010, 11:07 AM

I have HD satellite channels and the PQ of some of the things I saw was pretty great, even spectacular at times, so I was very surprised to get such an answer...

HeManster03 · 01-14-2010, 02:36 PM

There are alot of people out there that call themselves "experts". Some review movies, others blog about technology, and some give financial advice. In all reality, you are honestly better off getting your tech advice from places like here because you will get alot of honest opinions from people with real world experience with the products you are shopping for/have already purchased. Take what experts say with a grain of salt I say.
Back on topic, if you had 2 of the same tv that have side by side, set up the EXACT same way, and hooked up a dvd player and a blu ray and played the movies in sync with each other, the blu ray will look better 100/100 times, because there is no loss in quality. More pixels=more detail. Obviously the expert has not done so, or he/she would not of said what they said. Blu ray FTW!

SpauldingSmails · 01-14-2010, 06:22 PM

Panny 50" X1 720 looks sick in HD/BR...

That guy is full of _ _ _ _

tilallr1 · 01-14-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SpauldingSmails

That guy is full of _ _ _ _

Agreed ... guy is full of crap. Doesn't know what he is talking about ... at all.

Personally watched Blu-ray for over a year at 720p/1080i and it looks ALOT better than DVD on a similar sized display. Trust me, you will see a BIG difference.

Grand Bob · 01-14-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYorker

I got this answer from an expert on another website:
"you'll be able to see somewhere between DVD and 720p picture quality, so blu-ray is of marginal benefit".

Ha!

Icedburden · 01-14-2010, 06:50 PM

It matters how it looks to you man. It's your opinion and your eyes.

threefiftyrocket · 01-14-2010, 07:20 PM

I bet the same guy said that old movies wont make a difference cuz they weren't "filmed" in HD... all I have to say to that is watch Wizard of Oz... OH MY!

And yes, I have a 32" 720p tv in my bedroom with a BD player hooked to it and it looks SICK compared to DVD... guy is full of poopy

Monkey · 01-14-2010, 07:25 PM

Blu-ray's and other HD content will look fantastic (far superior to DVD) on your display

iam1bearcat · 01-14-2010, 07:25 PM

Maybe this is true, maybe it's not but... I had a Best Buy employee (go figure

) tell me that "anything that was made before the year 2000 wasn't using the technology that could make a picture actually 1080p, so you probably should only buy new movies, otherwise you won't be seeing anything different from what you've already seen."

Now, maybe the whole "not actually 1080p" thing as far as filming goes is true, i have no idea and to be honest I couldn't care less. I've seen blus of films from many, many, many years ago and they look FANTASTIC. But to say they won't look any different from what I've already seen?! (DVD) is just crazy nonsense.

Monkey · 01-14-2010, 07:45 PM

LOL, Best Buy needs to implement an actual training program.. Not even remotely close to being true.

Icedburden · 01-14-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkey

LOL, Best Buy needs to implement an actual training program.. Not even remotely close to being true.

But then who would they employ to tell me that a 1080p HDTV is super cool???

kevinbr100 · 01-14-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

Maybe this is true, maybe it's not but... I had a Best Buy employee (go figure

) tell me that "anything that was made before the year 2000 wasn't using the technology that could make a picture actually 1080p, so you probably should only buy new movies, otherwise you won't be seeing anything different from what you've already seen."

Now, maybe the whole "not actually 1080p" thing as far as filming goes is true, i have no idea and to be honest I couldn't care less. I've seen blus of films from many, many, many years ago and they look FANTASTIC. But to say they won't look any different from what I've already seen?! (DVD) is just crazy nonsense.

well it might be true in the sense of consumer video displays. but film has had a significantly higher resolution than 1080p for years and years, which is why older films can look great, and tv shows that were shot on film.

crackinhedz · 01-14-2010, 09:48 PM

Im still loving my 720p 50" Panasonic PX80U Plasma

Truewitt · 01-14-2010, 10:06 PM

Well, technically, this "expert" isn't completely wrong. I assume he's speaking from the fact that you are so far away from your display, but even if you are barely close enough to resolve 720p detail, it's worth upgrading to Blu-ray. I only have a 42" set in my bedroom and I know that when I'm laying in bed the difference between DVD and Blu-ray is minimal at about 9 feet.

01-13-2010, 07:21 AM	#1
NYorker Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Europe Blu-ray collection:55	Kind of bummed out... I have a 720p 50" plasma (at the time I got it, a FHD cost almost 40% more), and watch from a distance of about 12 ft. (almost 4 meter). I was already looking forward to watch blu-ray on my screen (I know it isn't the same as FHD), and I got this answer from an expert on another website: "you'll be able to see somewhere between DVD and 720p picture quality, so blu-ray is of marginal benefit". Talk about deflating spirits... Anyone out there can cheer me up...?

01-14-2010, 07:25 PM	#15
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	Maybe this is true, maybe it's not but... I had a Best Buy employee (go figure ) tell me that "anything that was made before the year 2000 wasn't using the technology that could make a picture actually 1080p, so you probably should only buy new movies, otherwise you won't be seeing anything different from what you've already seen." Now, maybe the whole "not actually 1080p" thing as far as filming goes is true, i have no idea and to be honest I couldn't care less. I've seen blus of films from many, many, many years ago and they look FANTASTIC. But to say they won't look any different from what I've already seen?! (DVD) is just crazy nonsense. Last edited by iam1bearcat; 01-14-2010 at 07:28 PM.

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01-13-2010, 08:19 AM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I don't think the "expert" is much of an "expert". I have a 42" Panny 720p/1080i and the difference between a DVD and a Blu-ray is immense. I suggest playing a movie you own in both formats and seeing for yourself. John

01-13-2010, 09:03 AM	#4
NYorker Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Europe Blu-ray collection:55	Thanks, guys! You've made me feel better Btw, mine's a Panasonic, too

01-13-2010, 10:43 AM	#6
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	When HD cable first came out it was in 720p and 1080i and was a huge improvement over standard tv you will get the same results but even better. Sounds like that guy needs his eyes checked

01-13-2010, 11:07 AM	#7
NYorker Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Europe Blu-ray collection:55	I have HD satellite channels and the PQ of some of the things I saw was pretty great, even spectacular at times, so I was very surprised to get such an answer...

01-14-2010, 02:36 PM	#8
HeManster03 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Northeast Ohio Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1	There are alot of people out there that call themselves "experts". Some review movies, others blog about technology, and some give financial advice. In all reality, you are honestly better off getting your tech advice from places like here because you will get alot of honest opinions from people with real world experience with the products you are shopping for/have already purchased. Take what experts say with a grain of salt I say. Back on topic, if you had 2 of the same tv that have side by side, set up the EXACT same way, and hooked up a dvd player and a blu ray and played the movies in sync with each other, the blu ray will look better 100/100 times, because there is no loss in quality. More pixels=more detail. Obviously the expert has not done so, or he/she would not of said what they said. Blu ray FTW!

01-14-2010, 06:22 PM	#9
SpauldingSmails Member Member since:Nov 2009	Panny 50" X1 720 looks sick in HD/BR... That guy is full of _ _ _ _

01-14-2010, 06:50 PM	#12
Icedburden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:87 Blu-ray collection:942 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:62	It matters how it looks to you man. It's your opinion and your eyes.

01-14-2010, 07:20 PM	#13
threefiftyrocket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I bet the same guy said that old movies wont make a difference cuz they weren't "filmed" in HD... all I have to say to that is watch Wizard of Oz... OH MY! And yes, I have a 32" 720p tv in my bedroom with a BD player hooked to it and it looks SICK compared to DVD... guy is full of poopy

01-14-2010, 07:25 PM	#14
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Blu-ray's and other HD content will look fantastic (far superior to DVD) on your display

01-14-2010, 07:45 PM	#16
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	LOL, Best Buy needs to implement an actual training program.. Not even remotely close to being true.

01-14-2010, 09:48 PM	#19
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Im still loving my 720p 50" Panasonic PX80U Plasma

01-14-2010, 10:06 PM	#20
Truewitt Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:1297	Well, technically, this "expert" isn't completely wrong. I assume he's speaking from the fact that you are so far away from your display, but even if you are barely close enough to resolve 720p detail, it's worth upgrading to Blu-ray. I only have a 42" set in my bedroom and I know that when I'm laying in bed the difference between DVD and Blu-ray is minimal at about 9 feet.

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