People buying Blu-ray w/o HDTV!!! - Blu-ray Forum

BillCable · 10-18-2007, 01:44 AM

We don't know what the OP's conversation entailed, but there are people who are simply future-proofing their movie player purchase. They might be buying the player they can afford now, with plans to purchase an HD-TV when they can. So they're not all idiots.

w_tanoto · 10-18-2007, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillCable

We don't know what the OP's conversation entailed, but there are people who are simply future-proofing their movie player purchase. They might be buying the player they can afford now, with plans to purchase an HD-TV when they can. So they're not all idiots.

like me, for example (but not really for price - I paid twice the price of PS3). It was to secure ability to play BD and Final Fantasy XIII

lch · 10-18-2007, 01:54 AM

me too

i'm using my lcd monitor to connect to my ps3 and pc.
still can't afford a full hd tv.
the cheapest full hd sony W series 40" cost S$5,500 ($3,700)

supersix4 · 10-18-2007, 01:57 AM

well they put the hd-dvd display in a case

cause everytime im in there I turn it off lol ... gotta love dumb people

Robmx · 10-18-2007, 02:02 AM

Well besides being called an "Idiot" .... I'm trying to get a LCD its just taking some time.... I have car loan and other bills to worry about first.... By the way I think my PS3 looks great on my 27" Sony Wega w/component .... Sorry didn't know average income meant the same as idiot.....

tron3 · 10-18-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robmx

Sorry didn't know average income meant the same as idiot.....

I'm sure he meant it in a nice way.

I asked this question a while back. But I KNOW I never called them idiots for doing so. A small select number of users do it. They still get the benefit obviously on SD TV. It's a wise Entertainment investment now and for later. These guys are owed an apology by anyone who thought less of them.

Go Blu · 10-18-2007, 02:08 AM

The way I see it is if someone is buying Blu-ray it is because they appreciate the quality and performance of the format. No matter what you view it on.

So thank you for your support!

navychop · 10-18-2007, 02:09 AM

I picked up several BDs on sales, and thru gifts, before I got my PS3 as a BD player. Yep, I already had an HDTV and was enjoying OTA & Dish HD. I knew I'd be getting a BD player, just not which one or when.

Blu-Style · 10-18-2007, 02:53 AM

I always buy software before Hardware.

Why ?

Because i know that i´ll get the Hardware for sure

I like to be prepared

And now im ready for everything!! (^_^)

shatta · 10-18-2007, 02:57 AM

i bought my ps3 and some bd on march 31st 2007...i bought my hdtv july 6th 2007

Firestreak · 10-18-2007, 03:06 AM

I started buying blu-rays before I got my HDTV, though I had a PS3 to watch them in standard def. I knew I was gonna get a high def TV and I wanted to have content for it when I got it.

bhampton · 10-18-2007, 12:11 PM

My neighbor, lets just call him Sam is in 4th grade and got a PS3 for his birthday. He has it hooked up to a nice new big screen HDTV via the in the box composite cable. (His dad bought the TV for Football season but according to him he doesn't think it's getting signals in HD even though he pays extra on his cable bill for it.)

I have an extra set of component output cables from my PS3 because I eventually went HDMI but I can't convince him to take them home and use them.

He buys Blu Rays and I think it's mostly just fun for him because he has to use the shiny new PS3 to play them.

So, yeah, in his case some thinking could help his setup. But,.. He's happy with it so I guess he's doing alright afterall.

-Brian

Smallville206 · 10-18-2007, 12:37 PM

I don't see anything wrong with it. I bought dvds before I had a dvd player. This was when dvds first came out and the player I wanted was $1200. I did have an HD set before I went Blu ray, but I would have purchased them even if I hadn't yet, no need to buy the same movie twice.

haushausman · 10-18-2007, 02:28 PM

I'm sure they're saving and realize what HDTVs are and what they do.

doctorsteve · 10-18-2007, 01:56 AM

I don't usually get pissy, but

LISTEN UP, JERK!!

Useful idiot my a$$. I have a PS3 and I buy Blu-ray for many reasons - and here's one you might not have thought of:

The movies even look better on Non-HD TV's too !!!

One of my first purchases was The Last Waltz - a concert film that's about 20 years old. I was doing an internship out of town in an apartment furnished with a 13" tube TV. I played both my existing DVD copy AND the Blu-Ray copy ON A 13" TUBE TV!!! and you could STILL tell a difference!!!

Thank you for assuming, you know what they say about folks that do that.

Oh wait, I guess I'm assuming you know what they say...

Anyways, the Blu-Rays I buy of DVD's I already own look better on my 27" color RCA Tube. Within a year, I'm looking to have a 46-52 XBR4. Well mein froind - the improvements I already see will do me just fine until I can afford the luxury of Hi-Def.

Thanks and goodnight...

Switched2BD · 10-18-2007, 01:59 AM

You guys that dont have HDTV's yet are equals to me and are very much appreciated!

Dont mind the OP.

w_tanoto · 10-18-2007, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

The movies even look better on Non-HD TV's too !!!

got to agree. noticed the PQ is up from DVD. Sound quality too (slightly when using PCM).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switched2BD

You guys that dont have HDTV's yet are equals to me and are very much appreciated!

Dont mind the OP.

I don't have HDTV. but I am capable of 720p via my PC monitor.
I am considering Bravia 26 inch (don't like big-sized television)

me_inside · 10-18-2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

I don't usually get pissy, but

LISTEN UP, JERK!!

Useful idiot my a$$. I have a PS3 and I buy Blu-ray for many reasons - and here's one you might not have thought of:

The movies even look better on Non-HD TV's too !!!

One of my first purchases was The Last Waltz - a concert film that's about 20 years old. I was doing an internship out of town in an apartment furnished with a 13" tube TV. I played both my existing DVD copy AND the Blu-Ray copy ON A 13" TUBE TV!!! and you could STILL tell a difference!!!

Thank you for assuming, you know what they say about folks that do that.

Oh wait, I guess I'm assuming you know what they say...

Anyways, the Blu-Rays I buy of DVD's I already own look better on my 27" color RCA Tube. Within a year, I'm looking to have a 46-52 XBR4. Well mein froind - the improvements I already see will do me just fine until I can afford the luxury of Hi-Def.

Thanks and goodnight...

480i is 480i.....Blu-ray doesn't change that.

doctorsteve · 10-18-2007, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by me_inside

480i is 480i.....Blu-ray doesn't change that.

Better transfers are better transfers, better sound quality is better sound quality.

Blu-Ray changes that...

I'll take "Directions" for $1,000, Alex...

"This is the buttock that you should kiss first... unless you work for Fox News..."

"Uh, What is the 'Left', Alex"

"Correct, select again..."

GasCat · 10-18-2007, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

I don't usually get pissy, but

LISTEN UP, JERK!!

Useful idiot my a$$. I have a PS3 and I buy Blu-ray for many reasons - and here's one you might not have thought of:

The movies even look better on Non-HD TV's too !!!

One of my first purchases was The Last Waltz - a concert film that's about 20 years old. I was doing an internship out of town in an apartment furnished with a 13" tube TV. I played both my existing DVD copy AND the Blu-Ray copy ON A 13" TUBE TV!!! and you could STILL tell a difference!!!

Thank you for assuming, you know what they say about folks that do that.

Oh wait, I guess I'm assuming you know what they say...

Anyways, the Blu-Rays I buy of DVD's I already own look better on my 27" color RCA Tube. Within a year, I'm looking to have a 46-52 XBR4. Well mein froind - the improvements I already see will do me just fine until I can afford the luxury of Hi-Def.

Thanks and goodnight...

I won't mock your decision. Some Blu-Rays are cheaper than DVD or cost the same. Why not go with Blu?

10-18-2007, 01:56 AM	#15
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Hey! I don't usually get pissy, but LISTEN UP, JERK!! Useful idiot my a$$. I have a PS3 and I buy Blu-ray for many reasons - and here's one you might not have thought of: The movies even look better on Non-HD TV's too !!! One of my first purchases was The Last Waltz - a concert film that's about 20 years old. I was doing an internship out of town in an apartment furnished with a 13" tube TV. I played both my existing DVD copy AND the Blu-Ray copy ON A 13" TUBE TV!!! and you could STILL tell a difference!!! Thank you for assuming, you know what they say about folks that do that. Oh wait, I guess I'm assuming you know what they say... Anyways, the Blu-Rays I buy of DVD's I already own look better on my 27" color RCA Tube. Within a year, I'm looking to have a 46-52 XBR4. Well mein froind - the improvements I already see will do me just fine until I can afford the luxury of Hi-Def. Thanks and goodnight...

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10-18-2007, 01:44 AM	#1
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	We don't know what the OP's conversation entailed, but there are people who are simply future-proofing their movie player purchase. They might be buying the player they can afford now, with plans to purchase an HD-TV when they can. So they're not all idiots.

10-18-2007, 01:54 AM	#3
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	me too i'm using my lcd monitor to connect to my ps3 and pc. still can't afford a full hd tv. the cheapest full hd sony W series 40" cost S$5,500 ($3,700)

10-18-2007, 01:57 AM	#4
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	well they put the hd-dvd display in a case cause everytime im in there I turn it off lol ... gotta love dumb people

10-18-2007, 02:02 AM	#5
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Well besides being called an "Idiot" .... I'm trying to get a LCD its just taking some time.... I have car loan and other bills to worry about first.... By the way I think my PS3 looks great on my 27" Sony Wega w/component .... Sorry didn't know average income meant the same as idiot.....

10-18-2007, 02:08 AM	#7
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	The way I see it is if someone is buying Blu-ray it is because they appreciate the quality and performance of the format. No matter what you view it on. So thank you for your support!

10-18-2007, 02:09 AM	#8
navychop Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern VA	I picked up several BDs on sales, and thru gifts, before I got my PS3 as a BD player. Yep, I already had an HDTV and was enjoying OTA & Dish HD. I knew I'd be getting a BD player, just not which one or when.

10-18-2007, 02:53 AM	#9
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	I always buy software before Hardware. Why ? Because i know that i´ll get the Hardware for sure I like to be prepared And now im ready for everything!! (^_^)

10-18-2007, 02:57 AM	#10
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	i bought my ps3 and some bd on march 31st 2007...i bought my hdtv july 6th 2007

10-18-2007, 03:06 AM	#11
Firestreak Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:64	I started buying blu-rays before I got my HDTV, though I had a PS3 to watch them in standard def. I knew I was gonna get a high def TV and I wanted to have content for it when I got it.

10-18-2007, 12:11 PM	#12
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:989 Blu-ray collection:2545 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	My neighbor, lets just call him Sam is in 4th grade and got a PS3 for his birthday. He has it hooked up to a nice new big screen HDTV via the in the box composite cable. (His dad bought the TV for Football season but according to him he doesn't think it's getting signals in HD even though he pays extra on his cable bill for it.) I have an extra set of component output cables from my PS3 because I eventually went HDMI but I can't convince him to take them home and use them. He buys Blu Rays and I think it's mostly just fun for him because he has to use the shiny new PS3 to play them. So, yeah, in his case some thinking could help his setup. But,.. He's happy with it so I guess he's doing alright afterall. -Brian

10-18-2007, 12:37 PM	#13
Smallville206 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Seattle, Washington	I don't see anything wrong with it. I bought dvds before I had a dvd player. This was when dvds first came out and the player I wanted was $1200. I did have an HD set before I went Blu ray, but I would have purchased them even if I hadn't yet, no need to buy the same movie twice.

10-18-2007, 02:28 PM	#14
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I'm sure they're saving and realize what HDTVs are and what they do.

10-18-2007, 01:59 AM	#16
Switched2BD Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Hilton Head Is,SC Blu-ray reviews:2	You guys that dont have HDTV's yet are equals to me and are very much appreciated! Dont mind the OP.

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