Let's Help Blu-ray sales - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

skullman80 · 01-03-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I won't name names, but I'm aware of certain individuals who have HDTV's wired with component cables and no BD player whatsoever. Can you say ridiculously useless? I guess I have to give BD players as presents because it doesn't seem that many want to hop aboard the High Def experience.

They could still get HD for their Cable/TV provider to get some HD programming. Now if they were hooked up via composite(Red/White/Yellow), then yeah... at least getting them to Component would be a nice suggestion.

mreilly611 · 01-03-2011, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NathanDrakeFan

Only problem is my friends, 1 of them in particular is so afraid of technological change(he thinks 3dtv's are stupid.Obviously doesn't realise that companies are oushing 3d as the new standard and pretty soon, you won't be able to buy 2d tv's), he likely will continue to buy dvd exclusively. Wait he has a ps3.

All the people I talk to most of them say they want a bigger tv. None of them say They want 3d in the home. We need to get the average Joe interested in Blu-Ray and not 3d. So if they buy a bigger tv and it is 3d ready it is a plus.

NathanDrakeFan · 01-03-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I won't name names, but I'm aware of certain individuals who have HDTV's wired with component cables and no BD player whatsoever. Can you say ridiculously useless? I guess I have to give BD players as presents because it doesn't seem that many want to hop aboard the High Def experience.

Don't forget to suplly them with and hdmi cable. I am upgrading to Panasonic's 3dtv which supposedly is the #1 rated rv on the market last time i checked and since that comes with a blu-ray player, i may give it to someone that doesn't have one.

NathanDrakeFan · 01-03-2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mreilly611

All the people I talk to most of them say they want a bigger tv. None of them say They want 3d in the home. We need to get the average Joe interested in Blu-Ray and not 3d. So if they buy a bigger tv and it is 3d ready it is a plus.

Many people don't want 3d. But from what I've read a few companies are very serious about pushing 3d and are trying to shift focus away from 2d hd. Sooner or later, they'll have no choice because 3d tv's will be the only tv's you can buy.

skullman80 · 01-03-2011, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NathanDrakeFan

Many people don't want 3d. But from what I've read a few companies are very serious about pushing 3d and are trying to shift focus away from 2d hd. Sooner or later, they'll have no choice because 3d tv's will be the only tv's you can buy.

I don't see that happening for years if at all.. as far as only 3d TV's being available. Lots of improvement needs to happen to 3d before it is ever widely accepted in the consumer market, IMO.

sfmarine · 01-03-2011, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by skullman80

They could still get HD for their Cable/TV provider to get some HD programming. Now if they were hooked up via composite(Red/White/Yellow), then yeah... at least getting them to Component would be a nice suggestion.

Ya they get HD programming. HDMI would be a great start for them. Even my Directv guy didn't volunteer to give me HDMI cables with my new receiver I had to ask for it. So maybe the cable companies are cutting down their HDMI supplies for only people who are smart enough to ask.

mreilly611 · 01-03-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by skullman80

They could still get HD for their Cable/TV provider to get some HD programming. Now if they were hooked up via composite(Red/White/Yellow), then yeah... at least getting them to Component would be a nice suggestion.

I know that Comcast and Verizon Fios supply Hdmi cables and composite cables with all there HD cable boxes now with instructions on how to hook up correctly.

skullman80 · 01-03-2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

Ya they get HD programming. HDMI would be a great start for them. Even my Directv guy didn't volunteer to give me HDMI cables with my new receiver I had to ask for it. So maybe the cable companies are cutting down their HDMI supplies for only people who are smart enough to ask.

I'm all about HDMI, the less cables the better as far as I'm concerned. I always found it odd too that with Blu-Ray players they always come bundled with a composite cable.. not even component(at least none that I've bought), so it's like...people get this brand new BR to see what all the hype is about, and they take it home not knowing any better hook it up via Composite hookup and wonder why they don't see a difference.

That is one thing that has always irked me, and I know the same thing happened with Xbox 360 when it first came out, and possibly PS3 too... just baffling. At least give people the proper cables to get the most out of the product.

mreilly611 · 01-03-2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NathanDrakeFan

Many people don't want 3d. But from what I've read a few companies are very serious about pushing 3d and are trying to shift focus away from 2d hd. Sooner or later, they'll have no choice because 3d tv's will be the only tv's you can buy.

Do you mean 3d ready tv,s. Is there a tv out there that only plays 3d and not 2d?

sfmarine · 01-03-2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mreilly611

Do you mean 3d ready tv,s. Is there a tv out there that only plays 3d and not 2d?

I doubt that will happen. That would mean no 2d at all and we've barely scratched the surface with 3d.

HD Goofnut · 01-03-2011, 03:15 AM

The best way to help is to educate the ignorant. If someone has one or more 1080p HDTVs tell them they need 1080p content and the only way to get true 1080p content is BD. You wouldn't feed a Corvette 87 octane so don't feed a 1080 HDTV 480 content.

mreilly611 · 01-03-2011, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I doubt that will happen. That would mean no 2d at all and we've barely scratched the surface with 3d.

Sfmarine you should be quoting NathanDrakeFan he seams to think 3d tv,s only play 3d content. Where they actually play 2d and 3d.

oyboe · 01-03-2011, 03:16 AM

I've been buying TOO MANY blu rays, so I'm doing my part. Almost 400 in 2.5 years!!

Plus I've gotten at least one friend and a family member in on the blu craze.

sfmarine · 01-03-2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mreilly611

Sfmarine you should be quoting NathanDrakeFan he seams to think 3d tv,s only play 3d content. Where they actually play 2d and 3d.

Sorry about that one..

mreilly611 · 01-03-2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by oyboe

I've been buying TOO MANY blu rays, so I'm doing my part. Almost 400 in 2.5 years!!

Plus I've gotten at least one friend and a family member in on the blu craze.

Good work oyboe we need to get friends and family on the blu craze. I just got my brother on the blu-ray band wagon and he is happier than a pig in. Blank (fill in the blank)

HD Goofnut · 01-03-2011, 03:23 AM

I personally have bought 500 in just over 2.5 years so I think I am doing more than my part as well.

sfmarine · 01-03-2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mreilly611

Good work oyboe we need to get friends and family on the blu craze. I just got my brother on the blu-ray band wagon and he is happier than a pig in. Blank (fill in the blank)

You've got one awesome HT. I see you also have that Sony BD changer. I totally need to get that on my wish list. Make sure to update your collection as well.

mreilly611 · 01-03-2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

Sorry about that one..

thanks and you are 100% correct 2d will be around for a loooooooong time. My cable provider is Verizon Fios and the only 3d content they have shown was a few baseball games. And I have heard that there is supposed to be a Espn 3d channel. But I have not seen it yet.

mreilly611 · 01-03-2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

You've got one awesome HT. I see you also have that Sony BD changer. I totally need to get that on my wish list. Make sure to update your collection as well.

Thanks again sfmarine but I am planing to move in Feb. When my Lease is up
So there will be tons of updates and new pictures. I love the Sony 400 blu ray player it works like a charm and well worth the money.

Piollo · 01-03-2011, 03:40 AM

I stopped buying dvd movies back in Feb 2010, that's when i bought my very first blu-ray movie and never look back since then, my collections is closing in 500 in less than a year so I have to say i'm doing my part just like everybody else in here

01-03-2011, 03:15 AM	#51
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	The best way to help is to educate the ignorant. If someone has one or more 1080p HDTVs tell them they need 1080p content and the only way to get true 1080p content is BD. You wouldn't feed a Corvette 87 octane so don't feed a 1080 HDTV 480 content.

01-03-2011, 03:16 AM	#53
oyboe Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Bleacher seats Blu-ray collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:4	I've been buying TOO MANY blu rays, so I'm doing my part. Almost 400 in 2.5 years!! Plus I've gotten at least one friend and a family member in on the blu craze.

01-03-2011, 03:23 AM	#56
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I personally have bought 500 in just over 2.5 years so I think I am doing more than my part as well.

01-03-2011, 03:40 AM	#60
Piollo Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bay Area, USA 4K collection:713 Blu-ray collection:4711 DVD collection:584 Trading Score:101	I stopped buying dvd movies back in Feb 2010, that's when i bought my very first blu-ray movie and never look back since then, my collections is closing in 500 in less than a year so I have to say i'm doing my part just like everybody else in here

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