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DavidB Apr 14th, 2008 10:55 pm
Does Blu-ray need a new TV?
 
Hi, everybody.

I am thinking about upgrading from my existing DVD player to a new Blu-ray disc player. However, I am wondering if it is as simple as just purchasing the player. I don't want to purchase the player and then find out my TV doesn't support the connections, etc.

Are there any tricks or traps I have to be aware of when going to a Blu-ray system?

Infarction Apr 14th, 2008 11:13 pm
Re: Does Blu-ray need a new TV?
 
I don't know about the connectors, but there is a chance that your TV will only output a lower quality image than the Blu-Ray player is sending. In the event that they're on the same page, you're probably set; otherwise, you might need to convert some cables.

Then again, I don't really know... :P

another guest Apr 14th, 2008 11:48 pm
Re: Does Blu-ray need a new TV?
 
get a HDTV and then get a blu-ray player :D...i don't think they got a composite video out(don't know for sure),there'll probably be a component out so if ur tv supports component in go for it,but go for a HDTV will ya cuz you wont get da blu-ray experience wiv a normal tv :)

kylethedarkn Apr 14th, 2008 11:50 pm
Re: Does Blu-ray need a new TV?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by another guest (Post 584974)
get a HDTV and then get a blu-ray player :D...i don't think they got a composite video out(don't know for sure),there'll probably be a component out so if ur tv supports component in go for it,but go for a HDTV will ya cuz you wont get da blu-ray experience wiv a normal tv :)

Is it really that much better than HD DVDs? I mean I look at the displays in the stores and compare the two and there is barely a difference if any.

another guest Apr 14th, 2008 11:53 pm
Re: Does Blu-ray need a new TV?
 
i meant HDTV lol :)

jwenting Apr 15th, 2008 1:19 am
Re: Does Blu-ray need a new TV?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kylethedarkn (Post 584979)
Is it really that much better than HD DVDs? I mean I look at the displays in the stores and compare the two and there is barely a difference if any.

HD DVD has been abandoned.
But no, BluRay is no better. It just had more money behind it, Sony bought their market position instead of earning it through technical merits.

kylethedarkn Apr 15th, 2008 8:28 am
Re: Does Blu-ray need a new TV?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jwenting (Post 585015)
HD DVD has been abandoned.
But no, BluRay is no better. It just had more money behind it, Sony bought their market position instead of earning it through technical merits.

Thats what I thought. :/


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