Fascinating Data: Not all HD is HD - Blu-ray Forum

saxwork · 01-23-2008, 11:14 PM

Hey folks,

Sorry if this has been posted, but the guys over at DVDfile.com have a truly fascinating article about the greatly varied differences in what exactly is HD.

There has been a lot of discussion here about VOD and the massive compression that occurs, now with the information in this article it makes very clear who and what is being delivered.

Check it out!
http://www.dvdfile.com/index.php?opt...k=view&id=6497

Whytewash · 01-23-2008, 11:25 PM

intriguing but I think the real facts behind this article is the bit rate between downloadable HD and Blu.

Downloadable HD media's Bit rate is trumped by BD!

Sonar5 · 01-23-2008, 11:30 PM

Saving for later read...

Mr. Hanky · 01-23-2008, 11:59 PM

To make BR look even better in the chart, they could have made a special note that the bitrates provided in the table are assuming lossy "mp3" level soundtrack. If there is to be a lossless "premium" quality soundtrack (which should be part of the premium HD experience), BR stays at 40 Mb/s and all other figures would effectively drop by approx. 5 Mb/s. Naturally, lossless audio is not available in some of the other examples on the table, at all, but it is worthwhile to keep apples to apples where possible.

The article really does get to the heart of the issue, though. It is an excellent PR rebuttal to address all of the digital download buzz going on since CES.

Izzy · 01-24-2008, 12:06 AM

Plain and simple BD has the best PQ.

The reality? Most people dont care, which is why VOD, and downloads will slowly but surely enter the market in force. Not now, not in 5 years, but wait for it.

MotionBlurr · 01-24-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

Plain and simple BD has the best PQ.

The reality? Most people dont care, which is why VOD, and downloads will slowly but surely enter the market in force. Not now, not in 5 years, but wait for it.

Its sad that people have lowered their standards to youtube quality video.

Galley · 01-24-2008, 10:56 PM

Someone needs to do some fact-checking because DirecTV has been 1920 x 1080 since the D10 satellite went active.

saprano · 01-24-2008, 11:16 PM

Someone needs to do some fact-checking because this has already been posted...mods lock please.

01-23-2008, 11:14 PM	#1
saxwork Member Member since:Jul 2007	Fascinating Data: Not all HD is HD Hey folks, Sorry if this has been posted, but the guys over at DVDfile.com have a truly fascinating article about the greatly varied differences in what exactly is HD. There has been a lot of discussion here about VOD and the massive compression that occurs, now with the information in this article it makes very clear who and what is being delivered. Check it out! http://www.dvdfile.com/index.php?opt...k=view&id=6497

01-23-2008, 11:59 PM	#4
Mr. Hanky Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	To make BR look even better in the chart, they could have made a special note that the bitrates provided in the table are assuming lossy "mp3" level soundtrack. If there is to be a lossless "premium" quality soundtrack (which should be part of the premium HD experience), BR stays at 40 Mb/s and all other figures would effectively drop by approx. 5 Mb/s. Naturally, lossless audio is not available in some of the other examples on the table, at all, but it is worthwhile to keep apples to apples where possible. The article really does get to the heart of the issue, though. It is an excellent PR rebuttal to address all of the digital download buzz going on since CES. Last edited by Mr. Hanky; 01-24-2008 at 12:02 AM.

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01-23-2008, 11:25 PM	#2
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	intriguing but I think the real facts behind this article is the bit rate between downloadable HD and Blu. Downloadable HD media's Bit rate is trumped by BD!

01-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
Sonar5 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Califonia	Saving for later read...

01-24-2008, 12:06 AM	#5
Izzy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Plain and simple BD has the best PQ. The reality? Most people dont care, which is why VOD, and downloads will slowly but surely enter the market in force. Not now, not in 5 years, but wait for it.

01-24-2008, 10:56 PM	#7
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	Someone needs to do some fact-checking because DirecTV has been 1920 x 1080 since the D10 satellite went active.

01-24-2008, 11:16 PM	#8
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Someone needs to do some fact-checking because this has already been posted...mods lock please.

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