Blu-ray outputs and HDTV questions - Blu-ray Forum

macht · 10-03-2005, 10:31 PM

Hi,
I've started reading up on Blu-ray (mainly due to its inclusion in the Playstation 3) and I have some questions I was hoping someone could answer.

First, is Blu-ray only going to be playable for movie playback via HDMI? I know the Playstation 3 plans to use this as an output option (as well as other sources), but would it be the only source that you could watch movies from? Would HDMI to DVI work or is something lost in this situation :? I was reading HDMI was due to knew security issues.
I've read some places suggesting DVI would work or an HDMI to DVI would work, but others say the opposite. I was hoping someone could verify this

Second, I'm looking to invest in my first HDTV set. Basically I've decided to go with an RPCRT. Granted, it has its limitations but from what I've seen every kind of HDTV you can buy does :? I've been looking at a 47" Samsung, which supports 1080i. I just wish to clarify Blu-ray will display at 1080i as well as other resolutions? It'd be really disappointing to find out down the road that my HDTV set isn't useful for any new technology in the upcoming future.

If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations for HDTVs around the 1000-1500$ price range I'd gladly like to hear those too

Mainly the price of the above set is what has me looking at it. Having something thats significantly larger than my current TV(27") in an 'affordable' price range that *hopefully* supports what I need it to is what I was looking for.

Thanks for your time and any help you can provide.

Alex Pallas · 10-03-2005, 11:50 PM

sony makes the best HDTVs on the market, there's plenty of people to vouge for that

thunderhawk · 10-05-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Pallas

sony makes the best HDTVs on the market, there's plenty of people to vouge for that

Got any ideas then? Because that is what he is asking for...

I got a question macht, what country do you live in?
Because that would be great if we knew, for the prices.

PS: I'll post some prices and answers for your questions later, when I got more time.

Kind Regards,
TH

Alex Pallas · 10-05-2005, 02:45 PM

I live in the US and i can't afford a nice Sony but my friend has a brand new Wega and i'm convinced that things cannot possibly be better. i also worked at an electronics store for a while and all Sony's electronics (including tvs) were always praised by the customers, here's a link for more info:
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...av_elec_tvshop

10-03-2005, 10:31 PM	#1
macht New Member Member since:Oct 2005	Blu-ray outputs and HDTV questions Hi, I've started reading up on Blu-ray (mainly due to its inclusion in the Playstation 3) and I have some questions I was hoping someone could answer. First, is Blu-ray only going to be playable for movie playback via HDMI? I know the Playstation 3 plans to use this as an output option (as well as other sources), but would it be the only source that you could watch movies from? Would HDMI to DVI work or is something lost in this situation :? I was reading HDMI was due to knew security issues. I've read some places suggesting DVI would work or an HDMI to DVI would work, but others say the opposite. I was hoping someone could verify this Second, I'm looking to invest in my first HDTV set. Basically I've decided to go with an RPCRT. Granted, it has its limitations but from what I've seen every kind of HDTV you can buy does :? I've been looking at a 47" Samsung, which supports 1080i. I just wish to clarify Blu-ray will display at 1080i as well as other resolutions? It'd be really disappointing to find out down the road that my HDTV set isn't useful for any new technology in the upcoming future. If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations for HDTVs around the 1000-1500$ price range I'd gladly like to hear those too Mainly the price of the above set is what has me looking at it. Having something thats significantly larger than my current TV(27") in an 'affordable' price range that hopefully supports what I need it to is what I was looking for. Thanks for your time and any help you can provide.

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10-03-2005, 11:50 PM	#2
Alex Pallas Active Member Member since:Sep 2005 Location:The Belly Of The Beast (USA)	sony makes the best HDTVs on the market, there's plenty of people to vouge for that

10-05-2005, 02:45 PM	#4
Alex Pallas Active Member Member since:Sep 2005 Location:The Belly Of The Beast (USA)	I live in the US and i can't afford a nice Sony but my friend has a brand new Wega and i'm convinced that things cannot possibly be better. i also worked at an electronics store for a while and all Sony's electronics (including tvs) were always praised by the customers, here's a link for more info: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...av_elec_tvshop

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