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Bizi Jones · 06-20-2007, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by dutchmasterflex

Keep in mind Blockbuster is a hair away from going bankrupt... Sony must have paid them big bucks to go BlueRay exclusively..

I have a feeling this will actually end up killing Blockbuster off for good.

this the sort of FUD u'll c over at AVM$...who knew it was spreading here...

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6419949.html

I don't c them raising the white flag just yet

but what do they know

More good news for HDDVD

dutchmasterflex · 06-20-2007, 01:03 PM

one too many acronyms that i don't know.

Bizi Jones · 06-28-2007, 04:33 PM

Pokiou · 06-28-2007, 11:56 PM

I dont get it.. i cant tell the difference between BR and HDDVD.. i mean i can see the difference between dvd and 720(alittle) but anything else i cant. :S

I have a few 720p and 1080i movies and both look alittle better then DVD.. is it worth the major price hike ??

Bizi Jones · 06-29-2007, 02:08 AM

depends on a bunch of things...what's your set up...are u just watching hd on your monitor...19"?...if so then there is no pt in going hd...however u WILL c a diff once u get to around 40"+...and the higher u go the bigger difference u 'feel'...

ae86_16v · 06-29-2007, 04:51 AM

^ Are you saying that Blu-Ray is better than HD DVD when you have a screen that is +40"?

But to answer question Pokiou, it depends on the encoding codec a numerous other features. But both are capable formats and technology wise there isn't a significant difference.

Now between High Definition (720p and 1080i/p) and DVD (480p) there is a signification difference. I mean even with Enhanced Definition TV which is 480p you could see a good quality increase already over SDTV.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-...v-and-hdtv.htm

These are the minimal resolution:

1080i/p = 1980x1080
720p = 1280x720
576p = 852x576

As you can see, the High Definitions offers a lot more pixels, thus more resolution = better looking pictures.

Here's is another good guide that explains everything pretty well:

http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,339271051,00.htm

Also when viewing at the optimal distance (8-10ft away) for televisions larger than 40" but smaller than say 60", it is hard to notice the difference between 1080p vs 720p. Not that there isn't a difference, but at optimal viewing distance when you are that far away, it will not make a significant difference.

But if you are using it for a computer monitor as well, by all means get the one with more pixels.

ae86_16v · 06-29-2007, 05:53 AM

Maybe it is time to get that PS3 now.

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/743359
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=546884

Or should I wait until they got Rumble back in there:

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/sony/ps3-...oon-273352.php

Pokiou · 06-29-2007, 10:56 AM

i use a 22" LCD .. so im just saying from what i watch.. maybe i need a bigger monitor .. i am buying a 720p projector maybe this week

i loved jabba's setup and thought WHY THE FUCK NOT !

Bizi Jones · 06-29-2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by ae86_16v

^ Are you saying that Blu-Ray is better than HD DVD when you have a screen that is +40"?

HD - high def...(Not HD DVD)

but ya, that's what I am saying

Originally Posted by ae86_16v

Maybe it is time to get that PS3 now.

meh, most of those movies are shit...

ae86_16v · 08-20-2007, 02:51 PM

New:

Originally Posted by Engadget

Blu-ray has outsold HD DVD so far this year

Posted Aug 16th 2007 9:57AM by Matt Burns

Blu-ray has outsold HD DVD this year 2-to-1. We aren't going to sugar coat these numbers even though some might call it fanboy-ism but others will quietly state from the corner of the room, "Numbers don't lie." Home Media Research reports that Blu-ray has currently sold 1.6 million discs this year while HD DVD has only moved 795,000. The research firm also estimates 3.7 million high definition disc have been sold since launch and 2.2 went to the Blu-ray camp with the remaining 1.5 belonging to HD DVD. Only time will tell if these initial numbers mean anything but it seems Blu-ray is winning the battle for '07.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/08/16...far-this-year/

Looks like this format war will last a bit longer now:

Originally Posted by Engadget

Paramount, Dreamworks dropping Blu-ray in favor of HD DVD exclusivity
Posted Aug 20th 2007 1:17PM by Richard Lawler

Affiliations in the HD DVD vs. Blu-ray format war have been pretty clearly defined for nearly two years now -- despite a hybrid player here and some international releases there, most of the players involved have not switched support since the early days. Well that's all about to change, as Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Animation -- which started off HD DVD only before deciding to go both ways -- have officially announced plans to release movies exclusively on HD DVD, dropping Blu-ray support entirely. This means that hits like Transformers, Shrek the Third and Blades of Glory won't follow Mission: Impossible III as cross-format releases when they debut this holiday season. Paramount has released about 30 movies on Blu-ray so far, but those days have come to an end: apparently cheaper HD players trump a 2:1 sales advantage. We can't wait to see how the Blu-ray camp responds to this.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/08/20...hd-dvd-exclus/

Bizi Jones · 08-20-2007, 02:55 PM

damn...just when I take a dive into BD...

with FOX still on a hiatus...now this...boo

ae86_16v · 08-20-2007, 03:01 PM

^ Ehh, you could still use it for gaming, which is the number one reason why I got it. Although I did pick up one BluRay movie the other day which was Casino Royale.

Bizi Jones · 08-20-2007, 03:04 PM

did u send out for your 5 free movies?

www.bluraysavings.com

ae86_16v · 08-20-2007, 03:10 PM

^ Yeah, haven't decided what movies I want yet. But I think I am gonna go for:

Pearl Harbor
Corpse Bride
Underworld Evolution
The Italian Job
Kiss of the Dragon or The Transporter

Nothing too special. The Guardian was good, but I think Pearl Harbor had better action. I already have Blazing Saddles. And I already have two copies of The Italian Job but I didn't like Babel. Can't decided between car action in The Transporter or terrible story but awesome fight scenes in Kiss of the Dragon.

Bizi Jones · 08-20-2007, 03:23 PM

went wit chicken little, blazing saddles, UE, italian job, tranporter 2...

have guardian, pearl harbor, re 2, species...from that list...don't care about the rest