Help - My dad doesn't want a Blu player for Christmas (and I already got him one)

[ngkf7]

So I was out to dinner with my dad tonight and he has no idea that I got him a Blu ray player for Christmas (Panasonic BD35). Unfortunately, he proceeded to talk about how he doesn't want one and how he can't tell the difference. Then I proceeded to tell him that he has to be blind to not be able to see the difference between Blu and his upconverted dvds. He has a 720p projector on a 9ft screen, so it is just screaming for some true HD movies.

I'm hoping that he just shuts up and deals with it, but now I feel that I may have wasted some money. My brother and I were talking about it and felt that all he needs is to see Planet Earth on DVD vs Blu.

Any thoughts? How do I make him open the box and keep it on Christmas morning?

[UK_fan_05]

Best thing to do is to take it out of the box, hook it up to his set-up, and have Planet Earth, TDK, something with GREAT AQ to blow his mind. Basically, something to make him notice and actually see the difference.

[jurassic_pork]

stay on course....its a present so hell appreciate it....once you show him the power of blu-ray he'll convert....

[gamer4eva]

i'm sure he'll like it if not now a few months from now and once he's blu always a blu (till the next thing comes out)

[3Justin3]

He is stubborn like my uncle. Good luck in converting him to blu, because I am having a hell of a time doing the same. Definately play Planet Earth, it is awesome PQ, TDK also looks AWESOME. Good luck!

[lutefisk69]

Originally Posted by eagle_fan_05

Best thing to do is to take it out of the box, hook it up to his set-up, and have Planet Earth, TDK, something with GREAT AQ to blow his mind. Basically, something to make him notice and actually see the difference.

Go to the movie section on this site and search by top rated video. Grab a couple of those that people really say the video is outstanding (planet earth) and hopefully something he will enjoy and more then likely he will turn blu.

[fighthefutureofhd]

let him open the gift and if he doesn't like it let him take it back for something he wants. christmas is not about getting someone something you think they need or will like. it's about giving. it's not very giving to make someone keep their gift and/or like it. just my two cents worth. don't hang me.

[Lucy Diamond]

Blu-ray has many detractors who change their minds when they see her.

You dad is probably disenchanted by Hd-Tv which doesn't always look that great.

Just be ready to make peace with the fact that you will probably have to watch your own dad cream his jeans when he sees it Xo P

[ghebert]

Just tell him to get his vision checked to make sure he has 20/20 vision...I've known many people who thought hi def was a waste of time because they couldn't notice any difference between that and standard def, after a routine eye exam, my roomate got some glasses and then he was like "dude...you were right, hi def does make a difference."

[slaizer2000]

get a magic marker and a higlighter.

Black out any mention of "blu-ray" on the box, and then highlight the words "upconverting player".

[ngkf7]

Well I'm just gonna be like "I got a great deal on it" and tell him it still upconverts his old DVDs so he doesn't have to buy expensive Blu discs unless its some action title he really wants (and then hope that he buys Blus anyway because he will hopefully tell the difference)

[cheezz]

Originally Posted by slaizer2000

get a magic marker and a higlighter.

Black out any mention of "blu-ray" on the box, and then highlight the words "upconverting player".

Then he's gonna be renting/buying DVDs and when played ".........I told you there wasn't any difference"

[Rovic]

just tell him that it was a good deal and if he believes the blu ray player is just the same as his old dvd player then tell him he has nothing to loose...oh and get him at least a good blu-ray that has the greatest pq so that he sees otherwise....

[NJ_RAMS_FAN]

Originally Posted by Rovic

just tell him that it was a good deal and if he believes the blu ray player is just the same as his old dvd player then tell him he has nothing to loose...oh and get him at least a good blu-ray that has the greatest pq so that he sees otherwise....

+1. .Wall-e is a good movie to show..

[JimSD]

Make sure you get him a movie he likes to go with the player. A good first impression is key. If your mom is involved, get one she'll like too.

[johnarnold101]

Originally Posted by JimSD

Make sure you get him a movie he likes to go with the player. A good first impression is key. If your mom is involved, get one she'll like too.

That's how my friend changed his dads mind. He got his favorite movie on blu (average PQ) and had it ready and waiting, then he had "Cars" standing by and his dad hasn't shut up since about how much better it is.

[ShyBoy]

Everyone's suggestion is good but the other advantage of blu-ray is the audio. I hope your dad has a decent sound system so that not only can he see the visual difference but can also hear it as well.

I would let him know that you got a great deal on the player and that it is a much better player than what he has. Not only does it support his current DVDs but it also positions him for blu-ray as well. And I am sure once he sees some blu-ray movies, he will convert over.

Good luck to you.

[DC_Street]

he is like my mom, I have played Planet Earth for her before and she couldn't see a difference *sigh*

some people just don't care

[Slec]

if your Pops has a big screen, then he probably has a good surround sound system. You should sell him on the audio upgrade as well. I enjoy the better picture, but the sound is what makes blu-ray worthwhile. Lossless audio is 'where its at'.

don't fret over it. just brings some flicks x-mas morning!

[DC_Street]

bring Cars, that movie has incredible PQ!