32" HDTV Blu-ray Question - Blu-ray Forum

BDS23420 · 07-01-2008, 04:05 PM

Hey guys i have a 32" LG HDTV and i was wondering if it would be worth it buying a Blu-Ray player or if i should just stick with my Upconverting DVD Player?

does the picture look as good on a 720P tv as it does on a 1080P tv?

mgrimsley · 07-01-2008, 04:07 PM

blu-ray knocks spots off my dvd up-conversion.

BDS23420 · 07-01-2008, 04:09 PM

but is it worth the 400 bucks if i only have a 32" tv?

allstar780 · 07-01-2008, 05:10 PM

look at my setup lol... (in my signature)... I have close to $5000 worth of audio equipment, a ps3, a bunch of blus and a 32 inch set... but when i upgrade my system the TV and receiver (and maybe surrounds) will be the only things in need of upgrading in a long time...

BIGD · 07-01-2008, 05:22 PM

stick with the upconvert and buy a ps3

Petra_Kalbrain · 07-01-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGD

stick with the upconvert and buy a ps3

There's the money shot right there!

RAZGRIZ-1 · 07-01-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGD

stick with the upconvert and buy a ps3

I agree! And buy Metal Gear Solid 4 while your at it.

combatvet101 · 07-01-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by allstar780

look at my setup lol... (in my signature)... I have close to $5000 worth of audio equipment, a ps3, a bunch of blus and a 32 inch set... but when i upgrade my system the TV and receiver (and maybe surrounds) will be the only things in need of upgrading in a long time...

Same here, I just spent close to $1500 on a new reciever and new surround sound speakers for a 7.1 system, have a ps3 and only 32" LCD. I plan of going bigger once I graduate college.

Beta Man · 07-01-2008, 08:33 PM

A lot of loot in audio here...... and a 37" 720P Aquos that was a gift.....

Unless you like to sit about 4 feet away (nose to screen) I think Blu-Ray will AMAZE you, at the difference on a 32" 720P set.

Or you could always stick to upconverting, and buy a PS3..... that sounds like good advice right there!!

wafi · 07-01-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDS23420

Hey guys i have a 32" LG HDTV and i was wondering if it would be worth it buying a Blu-Ray player or if i should just stick with my Upconverting DVD Player?

does the picture look as good on a 720P tv as it does on a 1080P tv?

Do not stick with the upconverter! My first foray into HD had been with a 32" Samsung and a blu-ray, and I was blown away by it, ofcourse it led me to buy a bigger Sony hdtv, but by all means go for it!

Toptube · 07-01-2008, 09:53 PM

Uh guys, why stick with the upconverting dvd player if he gets a PS3?

You haven't seen your HDTV until you've watched a few decent Blu-rays on it. Huge difference, no matter the size.

If you are gonna get a Blu-ray player, you may as well get a PS3. Its top of the pack in DVD upconversion, too.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 07-01-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDS23420

Hey guys i have a 32" LG HDTV and i was wondering if it would be worth it buying a Blu-Ray player or if i should just stick with my Upconverting DVD Player?

does the picture look as good on a 720P tv as it does on a 1080P tv?

A friend of mine has the same tv you do and a PS3. Does your HDTV have the 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio? If so, you won't be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p. Look at my signature as it tells you the type of tv I have but like I said its hard to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p if it has 10,000:1 contrast ratio.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 07-01-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDS23420

Hey guys i have a 32" LG HDTV and i was wondering if it would be worth it buying a Blu-Ray player or if i should just stick with my Upconverting DVD Player?

does the picture look as good on a 720P tv as it does on a 1080P tv?

Go for the PS3 and ditch the Toshiba upconverting player. Come join the Blu Oyster Cult and feel the power of the blu!

crackinhedz · 07-02-2008, 02:42 AM

720p looks fantastic on my 32" Dynex (and thats a cheap brand

but im still amazed.)

TVguy86 · 07-02-2008, 03:45 AM

A PS3 will upconvert the movies, over HDMI, as well so no need for the old player.

With an upconvert you still will be taking a disk that was coded 480 and converting the video to a HD format. It is possible that some of the information is interpreted wrong and you could see some pixelization, grainy picture.

The blu-ray is obviously going to be coded in a 1080 format. And should be a better signal.

It all comes down to are you happy with what you have? Can you wait till the price drops more and blu ray is more affordable? Or do you have to have it now?

I HAD to have the PS3 that was my choice.

BDS23420 · 07-02-2008, 05:33 AM

i have a Phillips Surround sound DVD System right now that upconverts...so you guys are saying to buy a PS3 and i should be set?

anyone have a 32" screen and have the same movie in both DVD and Blu-Ray and wanna take a digital pic for me of both?! i would really appreciate that!

or just take a pic of a Blu-Ray movie on it!

allstar780 · 07-02-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDS23420

i have a Phillips Surround sound DVD System right now that upconverts...so you guys are saying to buy a PS3 and i should be set?

anyone have a 32" screen and have the same movie in both DVD and Blu-Ray and wanna take a digital pic for me of both?! i would really appreciate that!

or just take a pic of a Blu-Ray movie on it!

buy a ps3, then upgrade your surround setup

BDS23420 · 07-02-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

A friend of mine has the same tv you do and a PS3. Does your HDTV have the 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio? If so, you won't be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p. Look at my signature as it tells you the type of tv I have but like I said its hard to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p if it has 10,000:1 contrast ratio.

i have
8000:1
its the 32LC7D model

Quote:

Originally Posted by allstar780

buy a ps3, then upgrade your surround setup

well i would keep my surround sound no need to upgrade that!

JJ · 07-02-2008, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDS23420

i have
8000:1
its the 32LC7D model

well i would keep my surround sound no need to upgrade that!

I don't know what Fanatic is talking about, but I started out with a 32" Vizio 720p and the difference was mind-blowing. Fully worth it.

BDS23420 · 07-02-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I don't know what Fanatic is talking about, but I started out with a 32" Vizio 720p and the difference was mind-blowing. Fully worth it.

well good i will get one sooner or later....i think i will wait till Thanksgiving thou where they might have a huge deal again. where you buy a PS3 get so many Blu-Ray movies with it

07-01-2008, 04:05 PM	#1
BDS23420 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:11	32" HDTV Blu-ray Question Hey guys i have a 32" LG HDTV and i was wondering if it would be worth it buying a Blu-Ray player or if i should just stick with my Upconverting DVD Player? does the picture look as good on a 720P tv as it does on a 1080P tv?

07-01-2008, 09:53 PM	#11
Toptube Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:52	Uh guys, why stick with the upconverting dvd player if he gets a PS3? You haven't seen your HDTV until you've watched a few decent Blu-rays on it. Huge difference, no matter the size. If you are gonna get a Blu-ray player, you may as well get a PS3. Its top of the pack in DVD upconversion, too. Last edited by Toptube; 07-01-2008 at 09:55 PM.

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07-01-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
mgrimsley Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Swansea, Uk 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:344	blu-ray knocks spots off my dvd up-conversion.

07-01-2008, 04:09 PM	#3
BDS23420 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:11	but is it worth the 400 bucks if i only have a 32" tv?

07-01-2008, 05:10 PM	#4
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	look at my setup lol... (in my signature)... I have close to $5000 worth of audio equipment, a ps3, a bunch of blus and a 32 inch set... but when i upgrade my system the TV and receiver (and maybe surrounds) will be the only things in need of upgrading in a long time...

07-01-2008, 05:22 PM	#5
BIGD Member Member since:Jul 2008	stick with the upconvert and buy a ps3

07-01-2008, 08:33 PM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	A lot of loot in audio here...... and a 37" 720P Aquos that was a gift..... Unless you like to sit about 4 feet away (nose to screen) I think Blu-Ray will AMAZE you, at the difference on a 32" 720P set. Or you could always stick to upconverting, and buy a PS3..... that sounds like good advice right there!!

07-02-2008, 02:42 AM	#14
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	720p looks fantastic on my 32" Dynex (and thats a cheap brand but im still amazed.)

07-02-2008, 03:45 AM	#15
TVguy86 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:GO HUSKERS.	A PS3 will upconvert the movies, over HDMI, as well so no need for the old player. With an upconvert you still will be taking a disk that was coded 480 and converting the video to a HD format. It is possible that some of the information is interpreted wrong and you could see some pixelization, grainy picture. The blu-ray is obviously going to be coded in a 1080 format. And should be a better signal. It all comes down to are you happy with what you have? Can you wait till the price drops more and blu ray is more affordable? Or do you have to have it now? I HAD to have the PS3 that was my choice.

07-02-2008, 05:33 AM	#16
BDS23420 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:11	i have a Phillips Surround sound DVD System right now that upconverts...so you guys are saying to buy a PS3 and i should be set? anyone have a 32" screen and have the same movie in both DVD and Blu-Ray and wanna take a digital pic for me of both?! i would really appreciate that! or just take a pic of a Blu-Ray movie on it!

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