Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[crutzulee]

Pre Covid we would get down to north Miami once or twice a year to visit the inlaws while they were wintering...My wife and I have considered buying a place in the same complex because the prices are dirt cheap compared to Toronto real estate.... but our kids have zero interest in going back anytime soon and, if I owned, I'd feel the need to go at least once a year..

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Ender14

I lived in Orlando for 2 years and St. Pete Beach for about the same when I was in my 20's. Had a blast in both places but missed cold weather. Or at least as cold as it gets in Georgia, which isn't very. At least we somewhat get seasons here. Nine months of summer and 3 months of Spring/Fall/Winter .

... so opposite of Toronto..LOL..

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by crutzulee

Not sure when that was posted, but it sounds alot like the Z10 engine that ZIDOO touts in their marketing.

I believe you mean VS10.

[Show spoiler]

Can devices that Dolby Vision always handle HDR10 also?

Not always. Vizio’s 2016 Reference Series is an example of TV sets that can handle Dolby Vision but not HDR10, at least not at launch, at the time of writing. Reportedly, this will follow with a future software update. Most of the time however, TVs with Dolby Vision support HDR10. That’s because Dolby Labs has developed a ‘universal playback solution’ for HDR, internally called ‘VS10’. In its press releases, Dolby describes VS10 as follows:

- “As a universal HDR playback solution, Dolby Vision VS10 offers unique value by combining the ability to play back Dolby Vision content as well as other HDR profiles based on the SMPTE ST 2084 standard through one integrated playback solution. This enables a high-quality HDR experience on products ranging from entry level to high end by leveraging the capabilities of the respective hardware as much as possible.”

It may not be clear from this description but VS10 supports HDR10. The playback solution for devices will receive any HDR format based on SMPTE ST-2084 and ST-2086. Of course, it delivers the best HDR experience with Dolby Vision. Devices based on Dolby Vision VS10 will play back a variety of HDR content types, including HDR10 from Ultra HD Blu-ray and UHDA-certified HDR content.

VS10 has been adopted by several semiconductors manufacturers already, including HiSilicon, Mediatek, Mstar and RealTek. TVs made using these chipsets should be able easily to support HDR10.

So no, that is supposed to be a new feature of Dune players. VS10 should be inactive for SDR content.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Ender14

At least we somewhat get seasons here.

One reason we love where we are, 4 very distinct seasons with fall the best known.

Years ago we were rafting on the Snake River in Wyoming and I asked the guide about the seasons, answer: We have July and winter!

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by alchav21

I have been to Florida a couple of times. Back in 1969 finishing up Flight School at Fort Rucker, AL, we took a trip down to PC, Panama City. On the Panhandle in the Gulf of Mexico, nice Beach Town. Then in the early 1990's we went on a Caribbean Cruise out of Miami. But I love the Beaches, California has some real nice ones I even Surfboard in the '60's. Also in Vietnam, Chu Lai had a Beach we would go to.

From Panama City, FL to Dolphin Island, AL the beach sand is refereed to as Pearly White Sugar Sand. Miami may have the Gold Coast but that area should be the Platinum coast. Real estate at crazy prices.

The MS Gulf Coast has a white/yellow sand but it is imported. The Gulf side of the Gulf Islands do have the sugar sand.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

I believe you mean VS10.



So no, that is supposed to be a new feature of Dune players. VS10 should be inactive for SDR content.

I have the box setup to output EVERYTHING as LLDV. I'll have to check again...but I'm pretty sure the VS10 logo pops up in the left hand corner.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

From Panama City, FL to Dolphin Island, AL the beach sand is refereed to as Pearly White Sugar Sand. Miami may have the Gold Coast but that area should be the Platinum coast. Real estate at crazy prices.

The MS Gulf Coast has a white/yellow sand but it is imported. The Gulf side of the Gulf Islands do have the sugar sand.

In a rarely spoken about episode in my earl 20's, I spent some time in Sarasota....I can speak about the white sand...

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

One reason we love where we are, 4 very distinct seasons with fall the best known.

Years ago we were rafting on the Snake River in Wyoming and I asked the guide about the seasons, answer: We have July and winter!

That’s one benefit of living here. Winter is nice and cold.

I detest warm weather. The coming months are an endurance test for me.

[cheez avenger]

Yeah, I hate the heat. We're in a bit of heat wave right now and Summer starts in less than a week. Of course Summer here lasts 3-6 months - goes right into the Fall seasons nowadays.

On a different note, my Panasonic 820 arrived today and I will set that up later tonight. I also ordered a dedicated PS5 media remote. It was time and I was able to pair that off earlier today.

Watched The Black Phone last night and it was stellar. Wow, what a film! Definitely getting the 4K of that. May also go back to see it in theaters when it officially opens.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Yeah, I hate the heat. We're in a bit of heat wave right now and Summer starts in less than a week. Of course Summer here lasts 3-6 months - goes right into the Fall seasons nowadays.

On a different note, my Panasonic 820 arrived today and I will set that up later tonight. I also ordered a dedicated PS5 media remote. It was time and I was able to pair that off earlier today.

Watched The Black Phone last night and it was stellar. Wow, what a film! Definitely getting the 4K of that. May also go back to see it in theaters when it officially opens.

6 months of heat? My worst nightmare.

I’m going to blind buy The Black Phone later in the year, looks great. Glad you enjoyed it.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

6 months of heat? My worst nightmare.

You guys don't know anything about Heat, I lived 13 years in Palm Desert/Palm Springs where the temperatures can go up to high three digits with no problem. You just have to adapted and have good air conditioning!

[PenguinInfinity]

Originally Posted by alchav21

You guys don't know anything about Heat, I lived 13 years in Palm Desert/Palm Springs where the temperatures can go up to high three digits with no problem. You just have to adapted and have good air conditioning!

High three digits? So around 800-900 degrees?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by alchav21

You guys don't know anything about Heat, I lived 13 years in Palm Desert/Palm Springs where the temperatures can go up to high three digits with no problem. You just have to adapted and have good air conditioning!

Wouldn’t be much help for my chronic Bletharitis and dry eye (which is worse in warm weather)

I wouldn’t be able to live there, simple.

[bhampton]

Well,

I’m happy to be going North today to my primary home so I can start evaluation of my Zidoo Z9X.

The beach house is mainly for my daughter who will work and go to school here.

I’m ok with Florida weather and I like to swim in the ocean and I love beach Volleyball.

I go back and forth with the media server idea but the Zidoo had a great combination of price and features so I’m excited to give it a try.

-Brian

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I go back and forth with the media server idea but the Zidoo had a great combination of price and features so I’m excited to give it a try.

I believe you will like it, lots of features for a little box. The next firmware update for the Zappiti Neo is supposed to have a 2.35 feature where menu, info and subtitles can be moved into the 2.35 frame like the Oppo UHD BD players. A great feature for those of us with scope screens. Would expect Dune and Zidoo to get this as well if they don't already have it.

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

I believe you will like it, lots of features for a little box. The next firmware update for the Zappiti Neo is supposed to have a 2.35 feature where menu, info and subtitles can be moved into the 2.35 frame like the Oppo UHD BD players. A great feature for those of us with scope screens. Would expect Dune and Zidoo to get this as well if they don't already have it.

Although I have a CIH A/T screen, and haven't played with it, the latest beta firmware for the ZIDOO has the 2:35 to 1 feature...

[crutzulee]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Well,

I’m happy to be going North today to my primary home so I can start evaluation of my Zidoo Z9X.

The beach house is mainly for my daughter who will work and go to school here.

I’m ok with Florida weather and I like to swim in the ocean and I love beach Volleyball.

I go back and forth with the media server idea but the Zidoo had a great combination of price and features so I’m excited to give it a try.

-Brian

With your newer JVC, you may not need half the features that I'm benefiting from on the ZIDOO... but if you like it half as much as I'm enjoying mine, you'll be 👍...

If I'm not mistaken, you have an issue with ads... there are absolutely none to be had here, in fact I'm using the unfortunately named CANCER skin for the main menu. I'm not a person who cares about aesthetics, but it's simple black and white ui is a big improvement on the box's native PLAYSKOOL look....

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity;2020
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High three digits? So around 800-900 degrees?

There would be no life at those temperatures, I'm talking about high for the desert. Palm Desert/Palm Spring around 115, and I have seen it go to 120. Here in St George the hottest spot in Utah 102-103 with the highest 115. Now in Death Valley the lowest spot in the US can go to a record 134, that will cook your Tennes!

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I wouldn’t be able to live there, simple.

It is a major issue for the southwestern US, rising temperatures and 40 million people dependent on a ever shrinking Colorado River.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

It is a major issue for the southwestern US, rising temperatures and 40 million people dependent on a ever shrinking Colorado River.

I can imagine.