I have a 40" LCD TV that is 3 1/2 yrs old, so it's not full HD (1080P), I think the best output is 720P or 1080i. If I connected a Blu-Ray player to my TV, I know I won't get the full benefits of 1080P but would I still get a high definition picture that is substantially better than standard definition? Would the Blu-Ray player look for the highest definition of my TV(either 720P or 1080i)? I see some Blu-Ray movies are only 720P. Is HD really that much better?
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Yes, it would look much, much better in 720p or 1080i than SD. As long as you set the output of the Blu-ray player to the right settings, it will work. When I set them up, I start on a setting I know will work, and keep going up one setting until I get to the highest possible setting the TV can take.
And yes, HD is much, much better. My father, who didn't believe in the whole hoohaa around HD, absolutely loves it after I bought him a blu-ray player for his birthday, and he refuses to buy DVDs now.
And yes, HD is much, much better. My father, who didn't believe in the whole hoohaa around HD, absolutely loves it after I bought him a blu-ray player for his birthday, and he refuses to buy DVDs now.
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Cheers for that Patrick.
I see you can get players for less than $200, good name brands too. Would these be good as an entry-level machine?
I see you can get players for less than $200, good name brands too. Would these be good as an entry-level machine?
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Cheers for that Patrick.
I see you can get players for less than $200, good name brands too. Would these be good as an entry-level machine?
I see you can get players for less than $200, good name brands too. Would these be good as an entry-level machine?
Definitely, the only features they lack are things such as 3D, but they are very good for the price.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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I'm in the same position... do I get a Blu-Ray (they're as low as $99 here) or just get a cheap PS3?... they're gettin cheap too.
I don't watch a lot of movies, or games for that matter - tho it would be good if I could play FM12 on ma telly!
I don't watch a lot of movies, or games for that matter - tho it would be good if I could play FM12 on ma telly!
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I'm tempted to buy a Blu-ray player since they're so cheap (Sony & Panasonic $168!), but that means giving up my DVD 5.1 home theatre. I don't really want to fork out $500+ on a Blu-ray home theatre. My TV has decent enough stereo speakers. Is it worth forgoing the 5.1 surround sound for a HD picture?
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Yes, it would look much, much better in 720p or 1080i than SD. As long as you set the output of the Blu-ray player to the right settings, it will work. When I set them up, I start on a setting I know will work, and keep going up one setting until I get to the highest possible setting the TV can take.
And yes, HD is much, much better. My father, who didn't believe in the whole hoohaa around HD, absolutely loves it after I bought him a blu-ray player for his birthday, and he refuses to buy DVDs now.
And yes, HD is much, much better. My father, who didn't believe in the whole hoohaa around HD, absolutely loves it after I bought him a blu-ray player for his birthday, and he refuses to buy DVDs now.
Can this be done on a PS3? I've watched some Blurays and they are good, but I can't help thinking it should look even better.
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Yes, it would look much, much better in 720p or 1080i than SD. As long as you set the output of the Blu-ray player to the right settings, it will work. When I set them up, I start on a setting I know will work, and keep going up one setting until I get to the highest possible setting the TV can take.
And yes, HD is much, much better. My father, who didn't believe in the whole hoohaa around HD, absolutely loves it after I bought him a blu-ray player for his birthday, and he refuses to buy DVDs now.
And yes, HD is much, much better. My father, who didn't believe in the whole hoohaa around HD, absolutely loves it after I bought him a blu-ray player for his birthday, and he refuses to buy DVDs now.
Yes, bought myself a Sony Blu-ray player for xmas. Must say I'm a convert now. Now i'd like to replace my favourite std def DVDs for Blu-ray versions, e.g. Band Of Brothers.
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