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DealsR4theDevil · 11-07-2007, 03:11 PM

My friend has one of those old DLP HDTVs with no HDMI ports, only component. Is there any point to getting a Blu-ray player for his TV?

CptGreedle · 11-07-2007, 03:12 PM

Well you will prolly still get a slightly better image.. but you will also have all the interactivity of the BD, and the sound, and if they want to upgrade their TV in the future, they already have the player for it and hopefully a library by then too.

Dogdvr · 11-07-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

My friend has one of those old DLP HDTVs with no HDMI ports, only component. Is there any point to getting a Blu-ray player for his TV?

It will allow him to get the best viewing experience from his TV, but he will not get the best that blu ray can offer

DealsR4theDevil · 11-07-2007, 03:16 PM

What hes looking for is a significant improvement. A slight improvement would not be worth it for him.

Dogdvr · 11-07-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

What hes looking for is a significant improvement. A slight improvement would not be worth it for him.

I consider it a significant improvement, and so does my wife.
(we have an old set with component inputs)

SuprSlow · 11-07-2007, 03:19 PM

Yes. Component can carry 1080P, whether his TV supports it or not is a different story.

MacDaddyOJack · 11-07-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SuprSlow

Yes. Component can carry 1080P, whether his TV supports it or not is a different story.

I was under the impression that component can only carry 1080i, but I'm not sure. What I do know is that my Blu-ray player (samsung BD-P1400) only outputs 1080i over component. Either way, it should be a drastic improvement for your friend! Tell him to go Blu!

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bilbravo · 11-07-2007, 04:00 PM

Wikipedia says component can do 1080p. Take that for what it's worth... (I have no issues believing what is on wikipedia for articles such as this).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compone...omponent_video

HOWEVER, I am under the impression that Blu-Ray players can/do limit component video output to 1080i... I suppose I could do more research and give a better answer, but I'm late.

tron3 · 11-07-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SuprSlow

Yes. Component can carry 1080P, whether his TV supports it or not is a different story.

If his TV supports high def component then he can get 1080i. That's how I do it and I can't really complain. The 1080i picture is still awesome.

Don't bump it up to 1080p. I tried that and it actually lowered the resolution to 480.. <barf>

If he doesn't have HD component input, the only benefit is he stops wasting money on DVD, gets a cleaner transfer, and "future proofs" his collection until he gets a new TV.

cawgijoe · 11-07-2007, 07:29 PM

I have to use Component from my PS3 to my Sony KV-34XBR800 because even though it has a DVI input, the PS3 connected via HDMI to DVI does not show a picture. The TV is HDCP compliant, but it still does not work.

My TV is also a 1080i set.

The picture quality is awesome through the Component connection.

No worries here. Tell him to buy the PS3 and the Sony Component cable and don't look back till it's time for a new TV.

cathexist · 11-07-2007, 03:20 PM

Don't component cables still do 720p and 1080i? even 1080p?

It may not be as impressive as HDMI, but it will definitely be an upgrade from regular DVD quality and an S-Video cable.

Danno · 11-07-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cathexist

Don't component cables still do 720p and 1080i? even 1080p?

It may not be as impressive as HDMI, but it will definitely be an upgrade from regular DVD quality and an S-Video cable.

Actually, many people tend to think analog 1080i component looks as good if not better than HDMI.

rigpig · 11-07-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Danno

Actually, many people tend to think analog 1080i component looks as good if not better than HDMI.

...it can look excellent, a lot of the 'older' component only HD-RPTVs, the big CRT behemoths can but up a stunning picture with blu over component at 'only' 1080i.
A lot of that has to do with the CRT's pretty much 2nd to none black reproduction.

11-07-2007, 03:11 PM	#1
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	Blu-ray through components My friend has one of those old DLP HDTVs with no HDMI ports, only component. Is there any point to getting a Blu-ray player for his TV?

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11-07-2007, 03:12 PM	#2
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Well you will prolly still get a slightly better image.. but you will also have all the interactivity of the BD, and the sound, and if they want to upgrade their TV in the future, they already have the player for it and hopefully a library by then too.

11-07-2007, 03:16 PM	#4
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	What hes looking for is a significant improvement. A slight improvement would not be worth it for him.

11-07-2007, 03:19 PM	#6
SuprSlow Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Alabama	Yes. Component can carry 1080P, whether his TV supports it or not is a different story.

11-07-2007, 04:00 PM	#8
bilbravo Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:MD, USA Blu-ray collection:28	Wikipedia says component can do 1080p. Take that for what it's worth... (I have no issues believing what is on wikipedia for articles such as this). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compone...omponent_video HOWEVER, I am under the impression that Blu-Ray players can/do limit component video output to 1080i... I suppose I could do more research and give a better answer, but I'm late.

11-07-2007, 07:29 PM	#10
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	I have to use Component from my PS3 to my Sony KV-34XBR800 because even though it has a DVI input, the PS3 connected via HDMI to DVI does not show a picture. The TV is HDCP compliant, but it still does not work. My TV is also a 1080i set. The picture quality is awesome through the Component connection. No worries here. Tell him to buy the PS3 and the Sony Component cable and don't look back till it's time for a new TV.

11-07-2007, 03:20 PM	#11
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Don't component cables still do 720p and 1080i? even 1080p? It may not be as impressive as HDMI, but it will definitely be an upgrade from regular DVD quality and an S-Video cable.

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