BLU-RAY: Pros & Cons????

[whiteknightsS13]

im curious about the whole blu ray thing. it seems like theres a ton of blu ray movies out now. im debating on getting a player.

any advice on getting one??

lmk

[1quk240]

Pro...the picture is amazing. You can watch regular dvd's and it "up-converts" the quality.
Con...the cost of each movie.

I just saw on Attack of The Show that there is some ne deal that you can send in your regular DVD and get the Blu-Ray version for a couple bucks. I' gotta start looking through my collection of movies from over the years. I've got to have well over 100

[Daniel.]

If you're going to buy a player, you might as well get the new PS3. Best bang for your buck by far. Where else can you get an awesome gaming console and an upgradeable Blu Ray player all in one package?

Pros - Superb image quality

Cons - Cost prohibitive

I've got two blu ray players in my household, one being my PS3. At $20-$30 a movie, it's sort of hard to justify buying movies. I've been using netflix for the past year and so far it's totally worth the $25 a month for 3 movies out at a time.

[adrians_s13]

every time I go to Bestbuy and see their LED TV w/ Blu Ray playing... I get stuck like a deer in head lights. Freakin crazy how detailed the movies look. Almost too weird for me to watch... lol

Seeing as most blu-ray players/ drives are $100+, for a little over $100 more, you might as well get a ps3 and do more with it. (edit ^^ beat me to it)

[Daniel.]

every time I go to Bestbuy and see their LED TV w/ Blu Ray playing... I get stuck like a deer in head lights. Freakin crazy how detailed the movies look. Almost too weird for me to watch... lol

Seeing as most blu-ray players/ drives are $100+, for a little over $100 more, you might as well get a ps3 and do more with it. (edit ^^ beat me to it)

That's because they have that stupid 120hz feature turned on. It makes regular film and TV look strange. I've found that on my TV I only turn it on when I watch sports or documentaries like Planet Earth etc.

It makes things that are intended to look real, even more detailed. With everything else, it ruins that "film" feel to the footage.

Maybe Eric can chime in a bit more on this one, since he works in the film industry.

[adrians_s13]

That's because they have that stupid 120hz feature turned on. It makes regular film and TV look strange. I've found that on my TV I only turn it on when I watch sports or documentaries like Planet Earth etc.

It makes things that are intended to look real, even more detailed. With everything else, it ruins that "film" feel to the footage.

Maybe Eric can chime in a bit more on this one, since he works in the film industry.

yes, exactly! it does ruins the movie-like experience... I'm sure it would be awesome to watch like National Geographic on it or something.. but not Transformers... ugh

[whiteknightsS13]

ok well thanks for the input!! i found a sharp aquos blu ray for 50!!

[Daniel.]

At 49.99 i hope for your sake that thing isn't garbage.

[aznpoopy]

worth it only if you think its worth it. i wouldn't spend 50 bucks on it.

i've had a ps3 for a year and my gf and i have watched one bluray movie on it. it was crisp, but neither of us gave a shit.

and we're too lazy to walk to the bluray section in the local blockbuster. so we just watch normal dvds.

[tricky_ab]

and we're too lazy to walk to the bluray section in the local blockbuster. so we just watch normal dvds.

Do you two also have a motorized scooters, so that you and her can get around?

[Mister.E]

damn that's pretty lazy man....i mean, you are already in the store


....I just saw on Attack of The Show that there is some ne deal that you can send in your regular DVD and get the Blu-Ray version for a couple bucks....

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[tricky_ab]

I was a early adopter for BR and I haven't looked back since I had seen my first BR movie! Now I have movie night on my 1080P HD projector and people who come over to watch can't believe their eyes.

Anyways I say if you like moives and have the supporting tech (TV or whatever to display an image) go for it. Oh and if a player is that cheap, it's probably early tech and would be SLOW as hell when it starts up/use the menus.

[aznpoopy]

Do you two also have a motorized scooters, so that you and her can get around?

we have a rickshaw pulled by imported chinese children

[madman55]

Well worth it:
Blu-ray section is always full at the video store, so your movie is always in.
They are getting cheaper. Sony blu-ray at walmart for $140. And the movies are coming out cheaper now. Just bought Transformers 2 and Wolverine for $19.95 each. That is not bad.
To experience it in full HD must have a 1080P HDTV.

[I LUV MY S13]

Pro...the picture is amazing. You can watch regular dvd's and it "up-converts" the quality.
Con...the cost of each movie.

I just saw on Attack of The Show that there is some ne deal that you can send in your regular DVD and get the Blu-Ray version for a couple bucks. I' gotta start looking through my collection of movies from over the years. I've got to have well over 100


true on price..wrong on quality, it also depends on what kind of tv you have and what cables your running

[I LUV MY S13]

also, about 2 weeks ago my friend got transformers 2 on blu ray for 21 bucks, considering its a blu ray AND a new release thats a very good price...walmart special..prices on movies varies

[WIKID S4TEEN]

Blu-Ray FTW!
Yes, you MUST have 1080P TV AND HDMI cable!!
Without either one you FAIL!

[s142jzkillav10]

It's China Ray. China purchased Blue- Ray co.