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howe · 02-20-2008, 06:39 PM

hi, im new here,

i have a uhmm.. kinda stupid question.

is HDTV needed for bluray disc? or do i just need a bluray player?

or is it just that i do not get good quality on a standard definition tv?

im quite confused and not well informed here, so bear with me

stockstar1138 · 02-20-2008, 06:41 PM

hdtv is not required for blu-ray, however you will not see any improvement without an hdtv.

WimeTime · 02-20-2008, 06:43 PM

Hello. Welcome.

U need an HDTV (that's not a HD ready/ HDTV monitor). To get the most out of blu-ray, purchase a tv with 1080p. And it's not a stupid question, there a loads of people on here that have more than enough wisdom to pass on. just keep asking...

howe · 02-20-2008, 06:54 PM

oh ic, so i'll need a HDTV to get the most out of bluray technology for its quality yes? if not, it'd be no different to normal quality?

thanks btw hehehe

MacDaddyOJack · 02-20-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howe

oh ic, so i'll need a HDTV to get the most out of bluray technology for its quality yes? if not, it'd be no different to normal quality?

thanks btw hehehe

That is correct, and if you buy a new tv, it would be best to get one with a 1080p resolution so you can take full advantage of a bluray player.

WimeTime · 02-20-2008, 06:57 PM

a blu-ray player will play on any tv (i believe). for instance... the ps3 comes with a blu-ray player, and has video resolution output ability to whatever the tv is (480p, 720p,1080i,1080p). The blu-ray disc will still play. If you have an hdtv (720p), then that's the output of the blu-ray playing.
a blu-ray player, and disc are made for 1080p. Which is the best picture quality a there is...

WimeTime · 02-20-2008, 07:03 PM

check out the post by silver spork to see the difference. Escpecially notice Blade runner. You'll see what the difference is...https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ht=screenshots

howe · 02-20-2008, 07:13 PM

oh cool! thanks alot guys!

SDon1969 · 02-20-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WimeTime

check out the post by silver spork to see the difference. Escpecially notice Blade runner. You'll see what the difference is...https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ht=screenshots

Ah very nice post there by Spork, very nice.

bkbluray · 02-20-2008, 07:39 PM

A friend of mine at work recently bought a PS3 and used it to play Blu-ray movies on his 480i 54" tube TV. He said that you could still see a big difference (especially with color accuracy).

I would still get the HDTV first before the Blu-ray player though.

02-20-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
howe New Member Member since:Feb 2008	sorry for stupid question hi, im new here, i have a uhmm.. kinda stupid question. is HDTV needed for bluray disc? or do i just need a bluray player? or is it just that i do not get good quality on a standard definition tv? im quite confused and not well informed here, so bear with me

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02-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#2
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	hdtv is not required for blu-ray, however you will not see any improvement without an hdtv.

02-20-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
WimeTime Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:209	Hello. Welcome. U need an HDTV (that's not a HD ready/ HDTV monitor). To get the most out of blu-ray, purchase a tv with 1080p. And it's not a stupid question, there a loads of people on here that have more than enough wisdom to pass on. just keep asking...

02-20-2008, 06:54 PM	#4
howe New Member Member since:Feb 2008	oh ic, so i'll need a HDTV to get the most out of bluray technology for its quality yes? if not, it'd be no different to normal quality? thanks btw hehehe

02-20-2008, 06:57 PM	#6
WimeTime Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:209	a blu-ray player will play on any tv (i believe). for instance... the ps3 comes with a blu-ray player, and has video resolution output ability to whatever the tv is (480p, 720p,1080i,1080p). The blu-ray disc will still play. If you have an hdtv (720p), then that's the output of the blu-ray playing. a blu-ray player, and disc are made for 1080p. Which is the best picture quality a there is...

02-20-2008, 07:03 PM	#7
WimeTime Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:209	check out the post by silver spork to see the difference. Escpecially notice Blade runner. You'll see what the difference is...https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ht=screenshots

02-20-2008, 07:13 PM	#8
howe New Member Member since:Feb 2008	oh cool! thanks alot guys!

02-20-2008, 07:39 PM	#10
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	A friend of mine at work recently bought a PS3 and used it to play Blu-ray movies on his 480i 54" tube TV. He said that you could still see a big difference (especially with color accuracy). I would still get the HDTV first before the Blu-ray player though.

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