Is it worth Blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

fyerblu80 · 04-05-2008, 07:46 AM

hi everyone, i have a 26 inch 720p tv and i wanted blu-ray. Is it worth getting it? i really want the clear picture but should i just get a dvd upconverter?

crackinhedz · 04-05-2008, 10:53 AM

getting a dvd upconverter would be a waste of money....you'll eventually want a Bluray player anyways.

Who's to say you'll always have a 26" tv?

If you spend any money, might as well be worth it...and Bluray is worth it.

raginranger · 04-05-2008, 01:11 PM

i second that. blu-ray would be noticeable even at that screen size. getting a dvd upconverter would be a waste IMO.

Erman_94 · 04-05-2008, 02:47 PM

if u NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER in a million years change the size of your tv (or even the resolution) then i suppose you could get the upconvert. but if you will upgrade eventually (doesnt matter when) then blu ray is the way to go.

you will also notice a significant difference even on your 26" so id go blu.

don't waste money on a dead technology like dvd.

and if you want a quality blu ray player for cheap, look at the ps3...they are great

fyerblu80 · 04-05-2008, 03:04 PM

alright thanks but does the ps3 upconvert dvds because i have lots of dvds

Erman_94 · 04-05-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyerblu80

alright thanks but does the ps3 upconvert dvds because i have lots of dvds

it's one of the best upconverters

check out the review: https://www.blu-ray.com/players/players.php?id=3

full 1080p unconverting

owa · 04-07-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyerblu80

alright thanks but does the ps3 upconvert dvds because i have lots of dvds

Yeah, it does a good job of upconverting DVDs.

BTW, what do you mean by...

Quote:

i sit about 3 or 4 feet away from the tv. Will i see the lines in the tv sitting near it, or is the tv small enough that i can sit near it

04-05-2008, 07:46 AM	#1
fyerblu80 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	Is it worth Blu-ray? hi everyone, i have a 26 inch 720p tv and i wanted blu-ray. Is it worth getting it? i really want the clear picture but should i just get a dvd upconverter?

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04-05-2008, 10:53 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	getting a dvd upconverter would be a waste of money....you'll eventually want a Bluray player anyways. Who's to say you'll always have a 26" tv? If you spend any money, might as well be worth it...and Bluray is worth it.

04-05-2008, 01:11 PM	#3
raginranger Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	i second that. blu-ray would be noticeable even at that screen size. getting a dvd upconverter would be a waste IMO.

04-05-2008, 02:47 PM	#4
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	if u NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER in a million years change the size of your tv (or even the resolution) then i suppose you could get the upconvert. but if you will upgrade eventually (doesnt matter when) then blu ray is the way to go. you will also notice a significant difference even on your 26" so id go blu. don't waste money on a dead technology like dvd. and if you want a quality blu ray player for cheap, look at the ps3...they are great

04-05-2008, 03:04 PM	#5
fyerblu80 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	alright thanks but does the ps3 upconvert dvds because i have lots of dvds

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