I don't get it.

[Duran Durandall]

I'm a big fan of Blu Ray... but it's making me nervous. Why is it so difficult for these big companies to just make the media, and make the player?

Why are they making it so difficult for consumers with all these updates?

I'm a HTPC'er running PowerDVD 7.3, and I can't complain. so far, I've been able to play every blu ray I've had in my hands. However, I read posts on here that some movies don't play at all... even on stand alone, dedicated Blu Ray players.

That's just ridiculous to me. I'm not opposed to paying for my movies, like a good honest citizen should... but I don't have the internet at home... and I'm nervous that I may drop $30 on a movie - and not be able to watch it... unless I download an update... without the internet.

If I could suggest something to Blu Ray production companies... how about taking an example from Sony's PSP. They include updates (if necessary) on the game that requires it. For instance... if like... Castlevania required version 2.03... then it was on the disc - ready to install it for you.