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Filterlab · 03-19-2007, 11:35 AM

Hi all,

I've just joined this morning as I bought an HD TV on Thursday. I plumped for a Panasonic 50" Viera and very pleased with it I am.

However, I see how it exposes the sometimes lacklustre quality of standard DVD definition so I scanned the web over the weekend looking for info on the 'new' formats.

In my own mind Blu-ray seems to be the way forward for the following reasons, but please correct me or comment on my thoughts:

1. More studio support than HD-DVD, 8 major players versus 3 if I'm not mistaken.

2. Greater storage capability than HD-DVD.

3. Some seriously major manufacturer support, including HP - the largest IT corporation in the world I believe.

4. The PS3. If it does the same kind of fandango as the PS1 and PS2 in world sales, it will put Blu-ray into many many homes.

5. Frankly, 'Blu-ray' sounds loads cooler than 'HD-DVD'!

So, that's brought me here. I think I'll plump for the Panasonic DMP-BD10 as far as hardware goes. It seems to get good reviews and I've always been very impressed by the quality of their video goods.

It retails for between £900 and £1200 ($1746-$2328) here in the UK, so once my AV fund has been replenished, I'll dive in.

Cheers!

Rob

Blue · 03-19-2007, 12:01 PM

Welcome,
You are not going to get any arguments here about your thoughts on Blu-ray, however there are many more advantages than the ones you have highlighted (HP have taken to sitting on the fence - Dell, Apple and Sun are in up to their eye balls). The players have a way to come yet, especially with the audio. Although the PS3 is games console it's apparently quite a mean Blu-ray player and it does have HDMI 1.3 (for the audio part, it will only be useful for audio once the receivers catch up) and is the cheapest Blu-ray player in many parts of the world. If you are planning on waiting I would be looking at the Panasonic BD-10a (not as yet released). I however suspect once you see a good Blu-ray set up, waiting will not be an option.

Filterlab · 03-19-2007, 12:14 PM

Hehehe! Hi Blue.

I haven't seen a Blu-ray set-up at all yet and I'm having trouble waiting.

I'll check out the BD10a though, seems like there's more hardware out there than I realised. I'll buy around the end of June (mid year bonus) but if something really good comes about I'll stick it on the card.

My current DVD player is a Denon DVD-A1 which is an awesome player and I'll keep it for audio CD playback until a time when I chop it in for a dedicated CD player.

I'm glad Apple are going Blu-ray as I have an iMac G5 and I don't think I could go back to an MS platform. All good fun these new formats!

I may even grab a PS3 (out this week in the UK) to tide me over.

Dear Bank Manager.....

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 03-19-2007, 01:34 PM

Mighty mighty molesey!

Welcome.

Shin-Ra · 03-19-2007, 01:55 PM

Two syllables are better than 5! Short and sharp is the way to go.

Blue · 03-19-2007, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Hehehe! Hi Blue.

if something really good comes about I'll stick it on the card.

Sorry to hear that - you have just kissed goodbye to 850 or so pounds. Not bad for one weeks effort.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filterlab

I'm glad Apple are going Blu-ray as I have an iMac G5 and I don't think I could go back to an MS platform. All good fun these new formats!

I may even grab a PS3 (out this week in the UK) to tide me over.

Apple are not going Blu - they are founding members and on the Blu-ray Associations board. They had a large input in to the formatting of the Blu-ray disc.

Put yourself out of your misery - just get the PS3. Set top box's will come down rapidly and improve greatly - the PS3 should keep you happy for a while, at least that is my theory. Keep talking about Apple like that and you will make friends with one of the senior moderators here (Deci).

Dave · 03-19-2007, 02:10 PM

Welcome and enjoy your stay!

WriteSimply · 03-19-2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filterlab

5. Frankly, 'Blu-ray' sounds loads cooler than 'HD-DVD'!

After many months of discourse, I've realized it is easier to type BD than HD-DVD, and it is easier to say "BD" or "Blu-ray" than "HD-DVD". Silly reason but this one works for me!

fuad

Filterlab · 03-19-2007, 04:02 PM

Excellent stuff, thanks for nice welcomes and hello to the Surrey chaps!

We must do a cinema evening.

helli3yte · 03-19-2007, 06:41 PM

and im pretty sure that if you go up to a cute girl and tell her in a romantic voice "wanna go watch some BLU RAY" im sure that she will be more than willing to accompany you on a wonderful night of movies and other things. lol. i know i know a great pick up line

Aaron · 03-20-2007, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Hehehe! Hi Blue.

I haven't seen a Blu-ray set-up at all yet and I'm having trouble waiting.

I'll check out the BD10a though, seems like there's more hardware out there than I realised. I'll buy around the end of June (mid year bonus) but if something really good comes about I'll stick it on the card.

My current DVD player is a Denon DVD-A1 which is an awesome player and I'll keep it for audio CD playback until a time when I chop it in for a dedicated CD player.

I'm glad Apple are going Blu-ray as I have an iMac G5 and I don't think I could go back to an MS platform. All good fun these new formats!

I may even grab a PS3 (out this week in the UK) to tide me over.

Dear Bank Manager.....

I wish I had a G5, i'm using the Intel 2.0 ghz. Is the Power PC version faster than the Intel?

Filterlab · 03-20-2007, 08:41 AM

Mine is the Intel.

The G5 was powerPC for a year or so then the processors moved to Intel. I think it's a superb computer.

03-19-2007, 11:35 AM	#1
Filterlab Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:East Molesey, Surrey, UK	Hello! Hi all, I've just joined this morning as I bought an HD TV on Thursday. I plumped for a Panasonic 50" Viera and very pleased with it I am. However, I see how it exposes the sometimes lacklustre quality of standard DVD definition so I scanned the web over the weekend looking for info on the 'new' formats. In my own mind Blu-ray seems to be the way forward for the following reasons, but please correct me or comment on my thoughts: 1. More studio support than HD-DVD, 8 major players versus 3 if I'm not mistaken. 2. Greater storage capability than HD-DVD. 3. Some seriously major manufacturer support, including HP - the largest IT corporation in the world I believe. 4. The PS3. If it does the same kind of fandango as the PS1 and PS2 in world sales, it will put Blu-ray into many many homes. 5. Frankly, 'Blu-ray' sounds loads cooler than 'HD-DVD'! So, that's brought me here. I think I'll plump for the Panasonic DMP-BD10 as far as hardware goes. It seems to get good reviews and I've always been very impressed by the quality of their video goods. It retails for between £900 and £1200 ($1746-$2328) here in the UK, so once my AV fund has been replenished, I'll dive in. Cheers! Rob

03-19-2007, 12:01 PM	#2
Blue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Melbourne Australia Blu-ray collection:206	Welcome, You are not going to get any arguments here about your thoughts on Blu-ray, however there are many more advantages than the ones you have highlighted (HP have taken to sitting on the fence - Dell, Apple and Sun are in up to their eye balls). The players have a way to come yet, especially with the audio. Although the PS3 is games console it's apparently quite a mean Blu-ray player and it does have HDMI 1.3 (for the audio part, it will only be useful for audio once the receivers catch up) and is the cheapest Blu-ray player in many parts of the world. If you are planning on waiting I would be looking at the Panasonic BD-10a (not as yet released). I however suspect once you see a good Blu-ray set up, waiting will not be an option.

03-19-2007, 12:14 PM	#3
Filterlab Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:East Molesey, Surrey, UK	Hehehe! Hi Blue. I haven't seen a Blu-ray set-up at all yet and I'm having trouble waiting. I'll check out the BD10a though, seems like there's more hardware out there than I realised. I'll buy around the end of June (mid year bonus) but if something really good comes about I'll stick it on the card. My current DVD player is a Denon DVD-A1 which is an awesome player and I'll keep it for audio CD playback until a time when I chop it in for a dedicated CD player. I'm glad Apple are going Blu-ray as I have an iMac G5 and I don't think I could go back to an MS platform. All good fun these new formats! I may even grab a PS3 (out this week in the UK) to tide me over. Dear Bank Manager.....

03-19-2007, 01:34 PM	#4
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Mighty mighty molesey! Welcome.

03-19-2007, 01:55 PM	#5
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Two syllables are better than 5! Short and sharp is the way to go.

03-19-2007, 02:10 PM	#7
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	Welcome and enjoy your stay!

03-19-2007, 04:02 PM	#9
Filterlab Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:East Molesey, Surrey, UK	Excellent stuff, thanks for nice welcomes and hello to the Surrey chaps! We must do a cinema evening.

03-19-2007, 06:41 PM	#10
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	and im pretty sure that if you go up to a cute girl and tell her in a romantic voice "wanna go watch some BLU RAY" im sure that she will be more than willing to accompany you on a wonderful night of movies and other things. lol. i know i know a great pick up line

03-20-2007, 08:41 AM	#12
Filterlab Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:East Molesey, Surrey, UK	Mine is the Intel. The G5 was powerPC for a year or so then the processors moved to Intel. I think it's a superb computer.

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