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3 Reasons to Avoid Blu-ray (For Now)
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| Topic: | 3 Reasons to Avoid Blu-ray (For Now) This thread has 18 replies. Displaying posts 1 through 15. |
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| Post 1 made on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 07:42 |
cmckenney Electronic House Magazine |
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3 Reasons to Avoid Blu-ray (For Now)By Jeff Winston Blu-ray supporters let out a collective sigh of relief following the format war victory several months ago, but manufacturers have yet to reap the benefits. Turns out consumers are reluctant to give up their now-pedestrian DVD players. In a recent poll, only nine percent plan to buy a Blu-ray player within the next year. All things considered, you might do well to wait awhile. It’s true that a Blu-ray disc can hold up to 25GB on a side (compared to 4.7GB for a regular DVD), and can hold high-definition TV formats (720p, 1080i, 1080p) vs. the 480p of a regular DVD. But still, is that sufficient reason to upgrade? The answer really depends on your taste in movies, the size of your wallet, and your tolerance for changing technology.  Not-so-great HD Most movies made over the last 60 years were not filmed with HD formats in mind. It’s possible to re-process a film into HD resolution, and the studios are doing so with many movies. However, it’s a manual process, and the results for older or less popular films are mixed. So, before you run out and buy a player, read some unbiased reviews for the titles you plan to re-purchase. Also, keep track of which of your favorite TV shows were recorded in HD, as there’s little benefit to buying the Blu-ray version of a show shot in standard-def! For more, check out [Link: electronichouse.com]
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| Post 2 made on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 23:59 |
Daniel Tonks Wrangler of Remotes |
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It’s true that a Blu-ray disc can hold up to 25GB on a side (compared to 4.7GB for a regular DVD) Wouldn't it be better to say "on a layer", because both BD and DVD can have dual layers that double (or nearly double) those numbers on a single "side" of the disc.
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| Post 3 made on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 08:44 |
smokinghot Super Member |
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Wait a sec.... Are you telling me that, that pause midway through my DVD wasn't put in place to give me time to flip it over?
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....Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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| Post 4 made on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 13:04 |
tweeterguy Loyal Member |
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Ha! I miss those days....gives you an excuse to get up for another beer too.
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| Post 5 made on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 15:45 |
Stealth X Senior Member |
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flip a dvd? i've flipped a laser disc but never a DVD that i remember...? i have had a couple 2 disc movies mind you, i suppose that equates to the same thing.
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| Post 6 made on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 16:40 |
tweeterguy Loyal Member |
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Stealth...I was indeed referring to laser disc.
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| Post 7 made on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 17:52 |
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On June 11, 2008 at 16:40, tweeterguy said...
Stealth...I was indeed referring to laser disc. I was actually trying to be a smart ass, and meant DVD. :>P (I've gotten in trouble before for not agreeing with EH view points before)
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....Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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| Post 8 made on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 22:47 |
tweeterguy Loyal Member |
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LOL...in trouble from who?
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| Post 9 made on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 23:50 |
smokinghot Super Member |
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On June 11, 2008 at 22:47, tweeterguy said...
LOL...in trouble from who?
[Link: remotecentral.com]It's a hard life being a hater... :)
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....Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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| Post 10 made on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 00:14 |
tweeterguy Loyal Member |
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Ha...such a hater indeed :-/ Toss in a little ddarche and people will start getting banned for that thread! I would have bitched too if the original post didn't show the floor rotating.
Crazy video though...one of those "just to say you can and your neighbor can't" type of installs.
LOL keep the hating alive!
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| Post 11 made on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 11:59 |
Stealth X Senior Member |
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On June 11, 2008 at 17:52, smokinghot said...
I was actually trying to be a smart ass. too bad you always end up looking like such a DUMBASS!!! HA AHAHA HA AHA AH AHA AHA AHAH AHA HAA. sorry bro, just couldnt resist that one. lol ;-)
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| Post 12 made on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 15:05 |
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On June 12, 2008 at 11:59, Stealth X said...
too bad you always end up looking like such a DUMBASS!!! You should have seen the brawl I started in the Harmony forum...those guys are sensitive...! (well... I didn't start it but I tagged in, and whooped a little entry level ass!!) ;)
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....Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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| Post 13 made on Friday June 13, 2008 at 21:04 |
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I do agree that thread was pretty funny.
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LET'S GO BUFFALO!!! |
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| Post 14 made on Friday June 13, 2008 at 21:38 |
tweeterguy Loyal Member |
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Help a guy out here....link me to the harmony brawl.
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| Post 15 made on Friday June 13, 2008 at 21:42 |
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On June 13, 2008 at 21:38, tweeterguy said...
Help a guy out here....link me to the harmony brawl. I'm so going to regret this...: [Link: remotecentral.com]
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....Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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