Blue ray with 720p or 1080i - Blu-ray Forum

billiards74 · 11-25-2007, 10:19 PM

Just recently purchased a new LG 50" plasma that is capable of 720p or 1080i. Sorry folks, just couuldn't shell out 2500.00 for the 1080p. I'm trying to make up my mind about buying a Blue ray player. I'm wondering if it's really gioing to be a step up from the HD dvd and regular broadcast.

Any input would be appreciated.

DJ

Target · 11-25-2007, 10:21 PM

Yes.

I purchased the Target Black Friday Olevia 1080i TV and did the same research you're conducting now. Blu Ray still looks 10000000x better than a standard DVD , even on 720p/1080i. I absolutely love my S300. Regardless, your friends will be in awe either way.

billiards74 · 11-25-2007, 10:26 PM

I was specifically refering to HD broadcast i.e. HD cable or HD satellite and HD DVD's as opposed to Blue Ray.

DJ

Whytewash · 11-25-2007, 10:34 PM

billiards... its Blu Ray... Blu Blu BLU BLU!!! haha

jus givin ya a hard time! welcome to the forums!

billiards74 · 11-25-2007, 10:40 PM

OK, BLU ray. Do I have a clarity/sharpness advantage purchasing a Blu ray player in conjunction with my 720p/1080i plasma?

Again, thanks.
DJ

kiko · 11-25-2007, 10:50 PM

of course !!!

go for a PS3 !!! :P

billiards74 · 11-25-2007, 10:58 PM

OK. Next question......Blu ray players, PS3's, Xboxes, have all gone down in price in the past few months. Should I hold out and wait for these technologies to become less expensive?

When I first saw HD tv's, a 50" plasma (now this is back 6-8 years ago) would have cost in the neighborhood of $12,000.00. Now they're in the 1200.00 - 1800.00 range. Should I wait? Then too, maybe the blu ray vs HD dvd war will be over.

DJ

jorg · 11-25-2007, 11:43 PM

best time for atleats 5 months for getting a blu-ray player in know hd dvd mite move down 20 in fiture or so but dat all pricest will be this low for a long time

Whytewash · 11-25-2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billiards74

OK. Next question......Blu ray players, PS3's, Xboxes, have all gone down in price in the past few months. Should I hold out and wait for these technologies to become less expensive?

When I first saw HD tv's, a 50" plasma (now this is back 6-8 years ago) would have cost in the neighborhood of $12,000.00. Now they're in the 1200.00 - 1800.00 range. Should I wait? Then too, maybe the blu ray vs HD dvd war will be over.

DJ

I dont remember the website link but I was reading an interview saying that Blu prices will be stationary for a little while. You cant go wrong with the New Panasonic player or the PS3. They are top notch systems! Welcome to the Blu side!

Whytewash · 11-25-2007, 11:48 PM

Plus... TVs will always drop in price. All technology drops everytime a new one comes out. They are just like computers and other electronics. That is just the nature of the beast. Theres no point in depriving yourself of a great setup! I wouldnt hit up the most expensive stuff but you can get quality middle of the road gear that will last you a while!

tru_to_blu · 11-29-2007, 04:22 AM

If you are wanting a Blu-ray player go with the PS3 for right now.

32" lcd VIZIO 720p/1080i
80gb PS3/ Blu-ray player
3 PS3 games
4 Blu-ray discs / soon to own 10 more
250+DVDs most horror

Mr. Joshua · 11-29-2007, 04:26 AM

Live a little take that TV back and get a 1080P. I'm replacing my almost 2 year old set that is 720p/1080i upconversion with a 1080P/24fps/120hz. According to the Aztec calendar the world will end in December 2012 so I want to see Batman Begins and Dark Knight and Iron-Man in all their glory when they finally come to blu-ray before the world explodes...

Welcome to the wonderful world of blu... I said hey babe take a walk on the blu side and the blu girls say dewt te dewt dewt te dewt dew....

murph1234 · 11-29-2007, 04:38 AM

i guys - i am in the same boat only have 720p/10801 projector - should i playback at 720p or 1080i for best picture quality as i cant see any real difference?

Ness555 · 11-29-2007, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murph1234

i guys - i am in the same boat only have 720p/10801 projector - should i playback at 720p or 1080i for best picture quality as i cant see any real difference?

Same here...although I did notice this minimal difference..I thought the 720p looked just a little bit better, but I guess it was my tv that didn't display 1080i that well.

Downhere · 11-29-2007, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murph1234

i guys - i am in the same boat only have 720p/10801 projector - should i playback at 720p or 1080i for best picture quality as i cant see any real difference?

Try both and see what looks best. Sometimes sending a 1080i signal and having the projector downscale to 720p looks better then sending a 720p signal.

Marcusarilius · 11-29-2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsciv123

Live a little take that TV back and get a 1080P. I'm replacing my almost 2 year old set that is 720p/1080i upconversion with a 1080P/24fps/120hz. According to the Aztec calendar the world will end in December 2012 so I want to see Batman Begins and Dark Knight and Iron-Man in all their glory when they finally come to blu-ray before the world explodes...

Welcome to the wonderful world of blu... I said hey babe take a walk on the blu side and the blu girls say dewt te dewt dewt te dewt dew....

End of the world in 2012 and a Lou Reed/Bowie Tune. Now I know I'm not in Kansas anymnore. That is what a 720p/1080i will do to the brain when attached to a BD player.....

11-25-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
billiards74 New Member Member since:Nov 2007	Blue ray with 720p or 1080i Just recently purchased a new LG 50" plasma that is capable of 720p or 1080i. Sorry folks, just couuldn't shell out 2500.00 for the 1080p. I'm trying to make up my mind about buying a Blue ray player. I'm wondering if it's really gioing to be a step up from the HD dvd and regular broadcast. Any input would be appreciated. DJ

11-29-2007, 04:26 AM	#12
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	Live a little take that TV back and get a 1080P. I'm replacing my almost 2 year old set that is 720p/1080i upconversion with a 1080P/24fps/120hz. According to the Aztec calendar the world will end in December 2012 so I want to see Batman Begins and Dark Knight and Iron-Man in all their glory when they finally come to blu-ray before the world explodes... Welcome to the wonderful world of blu... I said hey babe take a walk on the blu side and the blu girls say dewt te dewt dewt te dewt dew.... Last edited by Mr. Joshua; 11-29-2007 at 04:29 AM.

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11-25-2007, 10:21 PM	#2
Target Member Member since:Nov 2007	Yes. I purchased the Target Black Friday Olevia 1080i TV and did the same research you're conducting now. Blu Ray still looks 10000000x better than a standard DVD , even on 720p/1080i. I absolutely love my S300. Regardless, your friends will be in awe either way.

11-25-2007, 10:26 PM	#3
billiards74 New Member Member since:Nov 2007	I was specifically refering to HD broadcast i.e. HD cable or HD satellite and HD DVD's as opposed to Blue Ray. DJ

11-25-2007, 10:34 PM	#4
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	billiards... its Blu Ray... Blu Blu BLU BLU!!! haha jus givin ya a hard time! welcome to the forums!

11-25-2007, 10:40 PM	#5
billiards74 New Member Member since:Nov 2007	OK, BLU ray. Do I have a clarity/sharpness advantage purchasing a Blu ray player in conjunction with my 720p/1080i plasma? Again, thanks. DJ

11-25-2007, 10:50 PM	#6
kiko Member Member since:Oct 2005	of course !!! go for a PS3 !!! :P

11-25-2007, 10:58 PM	#7
billiards74 New Member Member since:Nov 2007	OK. Next question......Blu ray players, PS3's, Xboxes, have all gone down in price in the past few months. Should I hold out and wait for these technologies to become less expensive? When I first saw HD tv's, a 50" plasma (now this is back 6-8 years ago) would have cost in the neighborhood of $12,000.00. Now they're in the 1200.00 - 1800.00 range. Should I wait? Then too, maybe the blu ray vs HD dvd war will be over. DJ

11-25-2007, 11:43 PM	#8
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	best time for atleats 5 months for getting a blu-ray player in know hd dvd mite move down 20 in fiture or so but dat all pricest will be this low for a long time

11-25-2007, 11:48 PM	#10
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	Plus... TVs will always drop in price. All technology drops everytime a new one comes out. They are just like computers and other electronics. That is just the nature of the beast. Theres no point in depriving yourself of a great setup! I wouldnt hit up the most expensive stuff but you can get quality middle of the road gear that will last you a while!

11-29-2007, 04:22 AM	#11
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	If you are wanting a Blu-ray player go with the PS3 for right now. 32" lcd VIZIO 720p/1080i 80gb PS3/ Blu-ray player 3 PS3 games 4 Blu-ray discs / soon to own 10 more 250+DVDs most horror

11-29-2007, 04:38 AM	#13
murph1234 Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Melbourne, Australia Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:72	i guys - i am in the same boat only have 720p/10801 projector - should i playback at 720p or 1080i for best picture quality as i cant see any real difference?

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