Do you remember the format wars last year? It was then established that more people preferred Blu-ray to HD DVD. However, it might be a short-lived victory for the said format. Why? According to analysts, Blu-ray and other players could be obsolete within a few years. In a year or two, the preferred mode of home entertainment is through downloads or streaming. 2008 was a good year for Blu-ray. Sales were good thanks to big Christmas discounts. During the holidays, Blu-ray prices dropped below $200, a price that many consumers took advantage of. Many homes in America already have Blu-ray hardware, counting in the PlayStation 3 consoles which can play the discs. But, even if this is so, it is still a big question whether Blu-ray will stand up against downloads and streaming that going to be the trend in the next years to come.
This friday there are a lot of blu ray players under 150 bucks even one thats 100, im sure streaming will take off like a rocket i guess, but im still one for a physical product. And im sorry but if you cant tell the difference between blu ray and dvd quality... your stupid.
I agree. How is it that people keep buying HD TV's and they can't tell the difference between a DVD and Blu-Ray picture? I'm more and more convinced that those that write the above statement ("can't tell the difference") haven't bothered to look for themselves. Besides how are you going to get "high def" streaming in any reasonable amount of time over existing DSL lines? i just don't see how HD quailty content will be streamed in a satisfactory manner....
i refuse to buy blu-ray simply because people that buy blu-ray insist on surfing the internet to call other people (that are not impressed by blu-ray) stupid.
I can't stand arrogance.
I agree with bathswana. Blu-ray supporters are mostly techno elitists. Although I for one can tell the difference between Blu-ray and DVD the overall impact is minimal to say the least. Blu-ray just isn't worth the effort or the money. But hey there is always some fool willing to pay more for the new shiny product who will then insist to others it's better only to make themselves feel justified.
People call me crazy because I dont like the way that Blueray looks going as far as saying "real life dosen't even look 'this good'". I unlike most people watch a movie and although can be immersed in the story, any error in the video will immediately take me out of it. Any continuity error, acting error, visual error, etc. etc. will force me to stop the movie and review said error.
Blueray is so overly sharp and clear and every detail is so blown out of proportion that even the littlest error comes across like a sore thumb. You see evry single error like black rocks in the snow. You know what is digitally made, whats not and where the two unseemlessly meet. At least with Standard-Def or HD-DVD it was only visually clear enough to give a good sense of fidelity, while there was enough visual uncertainty to hide all the errors.
Imagine watching Alen Colmes with no makeup on in Blueray, you would be terrified. Now imagine watching Alan in Standard Def with makeup on, he looks 200% better.
Old movies used to do the same thing with actresses with frekels, they would filter any close up shot with them to hide them. Today the ignorate masses see the blur and think, "What the hell happened to the video they need to fix that!".
I'm a purist, I still believe that a Movie theater using a non digital film reel camera is the best picture worth paying money to see.
Do you own an HD TV? Do you actually watch 1080p quality on it?
If so?
Is it hooked up correct? Or do you just think it is?
Did you use HDMI? Because you need to!
Are the TV settings correct? Or do you just think they are?
"Blu-ray supporters are mostly techno elitists" Big Al | January 1, 2010 10:00 PM <--republican moron
Sounds like something that someone who is too stupid to hook up their own TV correctly would say to make them feel better about themselves.
There is a serious difference between 1080p (bluray) and anything less. And if you don't see it either you can't see it or don't want to see it. Period.
1) It looks better ... plain and simple
2) The discs themselves are not that much more expensive. Especially when you buy from the right places when they are on sale like any smart DVD shopper.
3)They are scratch resistant. Couldn't tell you how many brand new DVD's I bought that skipped the 1st play. This is not a problem with bluray. Not to mention they hold more content per disc.
4) Sound quality. It is just as as impressive as the picture. Of course Big Al probably doesn't see the need for a decent sound system either.
One day you naysayers will own a BD player.
I'm holding off to buy Blu-Ray because of the 3D technology. I heard the 3D equipments are in the work and are expecting to come out in a year. My storage room is piled up with tens of hundreds of Laserdiscs and DVDs, I believe I won't touch them until I die… So instead of Blu-Ray, I'd rather invest in 3D. And it's no rush to waste money.
I believe downloading or streaming movies are likely happening as the technology evolves. And most of us have been fed up by Blockbuster.
By the way I disagree with the writer of the above article saying there is no difference between DVD and Blu-Ray, unless it's not viewed on a HDTV.
go watch bbc iplayer and tell me you cant stream good quality