Topic: Blu-ray Thread

[Matt S]

excellent, thanks Matt. Any idea if they're a lot more expensive than normal ones?

Yeah pretty sure they are. Not sure on the price though.

[Ben S]

We all know why Blu Ray really is winning. The Porn industry is choosing it I believe.

Porn wanted HD DVD to win as it's vastly cheaper to press HD DVD disks due to the similarity to standard DVD. The porn industry suffers more in this repect as few places will press porn disks as many other industries don't want their media produced in the same factories as where porn is done.

[rotistgeil]

Porn wanted HD DVD to win as it's vastly cheaper to press HD DVD disks due to the similarity to standard DVD. The porn industry suffers more in this repect as few places will press porn disks as many other industries don't want their media produced in the same factories as where porn is done.

You learn something new every day. Well studied in the arts of the flesh I see

[theCanadian]

To be honest I'd rather not watch porn in HD. DVD is just fine thanks.

[Hank Scorpio]

Will LOTR be released on HD anytime soon and which format is it likely to come out on?

[Matt S]

Will LOTR be released on HD anytime soon and which format is it likely to come out on?

pretty sure I've seen in in blockbusters on blu-ray? could be mistaken though.

[cissepower]

Universal to swtich to blu-ray too??

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http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978760.html?categoryid=20&cs=1

The two remaining studios backing HD DVD could switch sides soon, ending the high-def format war instantly.

Daily Variety has confirmed that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended. And Paramount has an escape clause in its HD DVD contract allowing it to release pics on Blu-ray after Warner Bros.' decision to back that format exclusively.
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Neither studio is ready to throw in the towel immediately, however. On Thursday, Universal broke its silence about the matter to say that it plans to keep supporting the format for the time being, a pledge Par made earlier in the week. And in any case, U is committed to a series of HD DVD promotions in coming months.

Should Toshiba concede defeat on the format, the decision to drop HD DVD would be made for both studios. But Toshiba doesn't appear ready to do that. At the Consumer Electronics Show, the manufacturer reaffirmed its commitment to the format, noting strong sales during the fourth quarter and indicating it would continue marketing its hardware through 2008.

But retailers may force the HD DVD camp's hand: They're unlikely to keep devoting premium shelf space to a dying format, and at this point, the odds are not in HD DVD's favor. With Warners' defection, only Par and U remain in the HD DVD camp; Sony, Disney, Fox, Lionsgate remain ardent Blu-ray backers. Warner sister companies New Line and HBO are also shifting allegiance to Blu-ray.

Last summer, Blockbuster also threw its weight behind Blu-ray, though some HD DVD discs remain in stores.

And Warner will continue to release HD DVD discs for the next few months to honor its previous commitment to Toshiba, which extends through May 31. Paramount's HD DVD deal, which covers DreamWorks releases, was to run through this year.

[Bob Loblaw]

Toshiba slashing prices of HDDVD.

http://www.rlslog.net/toshiba-lowers-prices-in-order-to-save-hddvd/

Whats the story regards HDDVD drives? Had Toshiba started manufacturing? If they have and they sell them for 40 50% less, is there still a chance HDDVD could survive alongside Blu Ray? Surely there's too much invested in the format for it to be completely dropped.

[Autechre]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=friS4OOcdgQ

The Downfall of HD-DVD.

[keithcun]

Toshiba slashing prices of HDDVD.

http://www.rlslog.net/toshiba-lowers-prices-in-order-to-save-hddvd/

Whats the story regards HDDVD drives? Had Toshiba started manufacturing? If they have and they sell them for 40 50% less, is there still a chance HDDVD could survive alongside Blu Ray? Surely there's too much invested in the format for it to be completely dropped.

toshiba have been manufacturing from the start, and I think they may have brought the first HD DVD player out.

As for buying one, I think at the moment, they'd have to be giving them away for me to be interested.

[Bob Loblaw]

toshiba have been manufacturing from the start, and I think they may have brought the first HD DVD player out.

As for buying one, I think at the moment, they'd have to be giving them away for me to be interested.

HDDVD Drives, for the pc like? If they were selling them for halfprice I'd get one definitely.

[Walshy nMe®]

excellent, thanks Matt. Any idea if they're a lot more expensive than normal ones?

If you sign up to blockbuster online with a monthly fee, you can rent them like normal discs. So might be worth doing that if they charge a bomb in store.

[Ben S]

toshiba have been manufacturing from the start, and I think they may have brought the first HD DVD player out.

Toshiba developed the HD-DVD format, in fact I think they are the only manufacturer who make HD-DVD drives.

[Joby]

Will LOTR be released on HD anytime soon and which format is it likely to come out on?

It hasn't been released in HD yet. It's New Line, and they just switched to Blu-Ray along with Warner. So, it's going to be Blu-Ray exclusive when it finally comes out.

[Walshy nMe®]

My new HD is on the way tomorrow, so have listed Planet Earth, Casino Royale and Shooter Blu-ray on my lovefilm list.

[buzzing]

Toshiba giving away 5 HD-DVDs with their players Losing battle?

[Bob Loblaw]

Toshiba giving away 5 HD-DVDs with their players Losing battle?

I got 5 with mine months ago.

[buzzing]

Went round looking to get some new BDs today...saw a few but nothing I wanted to pay that bit extra for having on blu ray?

Anyone got anything new yet?

[kingmonkey007]

Went round looking to get some new BDs today...saw a few but nothing I wanted to pay that bit extra for having on blu ray?

Anyone got anything new yet?

I got the Resident Evil HD Trilogy box set from America for £22.


loads of Blu-ray are region free so I just get them off ebay, check to see if they are region free first by checking website's (eg. http://80.161.213.38:81/ )

[Bob Loblaw]

Good deal, but Resident Evil? Why? It's rubbish.

[Frog]

Good deal, but Resident Evil? Why? It's rubbish.

Mila

[Gnurglan]

Finally. Now we all know what to buy when the dvd player breaks down. 

[USgooner]

 Sony announced today that the PLAYSTATION 3 will be getting interactive Blu-ray movie features in the next system update (v. 2.20) that's expected in late March. The update with add Blu-ray Disc (BD) Profile 2.0 or BD-LIVE, which will let PS3 owners experience interactive features like downloadable video content, ringtones, games and more. The 2.20 update will also allow photo and music playlists to run on the PS3. Says Sony's Scott Steinberg:

    With Blu-ray established as the high-definition optical disc standard, more consumers are ready to jump in and take advantage of everything the format offers. Whether you want to download movie extras, send ringtones to your phone, or play interactive games, BD-LIVE will offer exciting new ways to enjoy a Blu-ray movie. With these regular firmware updates and future-proofed technology, SCEA is making the 10-year lifecycle of PS3 possible.

BD-LIVE will let users download various content like bonus scenes, shorts, trailers, subtitles and ringtones for mobile phones. Also, BD-LIVE features interactive movie-based games that lets players face off in the same living room or across the world.

http://kotaku.com/370076/ps3-getting-blu+ray-disc-live-update-live

[wilo in berlin]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/

Good site for researching which discs to get. Pretty fucking amazing 2001 quality 

I now prefer waiting for BR releases of films I'm not too arsed about. DVD for the smaller releases.

Into the Wild was great too.

[blert596]

Can I just say that having a high def player and a high def telly is great.

However, to really experience the whole Hi Def thing you really need to get some decent sound sorted out. I had absolutely no idea the difference it would make.

I got the Panny BD30 a while ago, and basically had it connected via HDMI to my telly for the picture - which was great. Unfortunately, the sound was connected to an old all in one DVD/Amp with some speakers that ranged from 3 Ohms to 6 Ohms. Basically a cheap and cheerful HTIB. Unfortunately this only gave me stereo output to the speakers from an external input. And the sub was passive.

Anyway, I done a bit of salesmanship to my bird, and got an Onkyo 605. BD30 to Onkyo and Onkyo to telly both by HDMI. Massive improvement in the whole "experience" but still something a bit lacking. Rears were pish and the centre speaker was muffled badly. Also there was no sub.

So, basically I got a new speaker ystem. What a fucking difference. What a change. I've never been into this whole accoustic thing as I knew I'd never have a dedicated home theatre room. Still stuck in the lounge but what a difference an amp and a decent set of speakers make.

I managed to get some Kef 2005.2s (not the greatest but decent enough). Whole new ball game. Have been playing a few disks on True HD, and DTS HDMA and theyre pretty unbelievable. The quality and the effect it creates is mindblowing. And a powered subwoofer is an experience in itself.

Even my bird, who thinks all this stuff is just boys toys, says she really noticed the difference when we were watching a  film the other night. She jumped out her skin when a gunshot went off from behind her.

And she was blastin her Ministry of Sound stuff this afternoon and loving it. She will learn that In The Evening sounds much better 

She's off to her mams for 3 days on Tuesday so I'm gonna have a blast.

Oh and a tip - dont watch 30 Days Of Night at half one in the morning in the dark. That little kid scared the shit out of me.

Anyway, just to say that if you get the HD bug, it really is worth going the extra yard to get the real benefits of the format.

[BazC]

We were looking at home cinema systems to go with the new tv and PS3- but need wireless rear speakers- don't think there are any decent 5.1 setups out there with rear wireless speakers for a cheapish price (£200-300).

Would love to experience a 5.1 set up with a nice HD movie. Was watching Planet Earth again yesterday and it's incredibly good looking in HD- what a massive difference it makes. Compare the jump from VHS to DVD as putting on a pair of glasses to look at a photo. Blu Ray from DVD is as if you're looking through the window- the sense of depth is so, so real. Add the sound and I'm not surprised your wife jumped from the sound of a gunshot!

[bradigor]

Finally. Now we all know what to buy when the dvd player breaks down. 

Yes.... another DVD player with external connection (USB, Ethernet, etc)

[BazC]

Yes.... another DVD player with external connection (USB, Ethernet, etc)

Blu Ray is better Brad. Much, much better than DVD in my opinion. Whilst DVD looks clear and sharp compared to a VHS, BluRay/HDDVD looks 'real' compared to DVD.

[bradigor]

Blu Ray is better Brad. Much, much better than DVD in my opinion. Whilst DVD looks clear and sharp compared to a VHS, BluRay/HDDVD looks 'real' compared to DVD.

It may be better.... but DVD isn't old enough to be replaced yet, then the next stage it digital distribution. BluRay, as good as it may be, will be bypassed in a short space of time.

[BazC]

It may be better.... but DVD isn't old enough to be replaced yet, then the next stage it digital distribution. BluRay, as good as it may be, will be bypassed in a short space of time.

I own one BluRay disc. Sony sent it to me for free. The other HD stuff I've got (a lot actually) is on an external HD.

I won't buy a BluRay until it becomes cheap, and only then for films I really like. I've got a few DVDs though, but not loads.

All in all, the PS3 and external HD combination has been a treasure chest.

[bradigor]

I own one BluRay disc. Sony sent it to me for free. The other HD stuff I've got (a lot actually) is on an external HD.

I won't buy a BluRay until it becomes cheap, and only then for films I really like. I've got a few DVDs though, but not loads.

All in all, the PS3 and external HD combination has been a treasure chest.

I read that on average people have a DVD collection that is approx 4x the size of their old VHS collections. That for me shows that DVD will not be easily replaced.
I certainly won't be spending out another £20k+ on BluRay films, just to replace my DVD collection. Will settle for upscaling until Digital Distribution is number one.

[BazC]

I agree. I wouldn't replace my DVDs for BluRays either. But if I did have a collection all new films I'd buy would be on BluRay most probably. No way would I repurchase films I've got on DVD though.

[keithcun]

I read that on average people have a DVD collection that is approx 4x the size of their old VHS collections. That for me shows that DVD will not be easily replaced.
I certainly won't be spending out another £20k+ on BluRay films, just to replace my DVD collection. Will settle for upscaling until Digital Distribution is number one.

Why would you need to replace them?

A Blu Ray player can play DVD's.

[buzzing]

Exactly, and with the up scaling it's not as if you're watching a poor quality film


Most of the must have movies, I have on dvd. no way i'm paying for them again on BluRay. Went out over the weekend to see if there's anything worth getting on bluray, and apart from spiderman, there wasn't much there.

There are lots of old films but i doubt these are fully high def, the'll prob have directors interview in 1080p, but the films will be less

[Living Legends]

T2 looks great on Bluray though I have to say.

[bradigor]

Why would you need to replace them?

A Blu Ray player can play DVD's.

But the argument is that BluRay looks better than DVD etc etc etc.
All I am saying is that I don't think DVD has been around long enough and got old enough for a new physical media to take it over.

[keithcun]

But the argument is that BluRay looks better than DVD etc etc etc.
All I am saying is that I don't think DVD has been around long enough and got old enough for a new physical media to take it over.

It does, there is no doubt whatsoever, and there would be no need to replace the DVD's.

It's called best of both worlds.

[bradigor]

It does, there is no doubt whatsoever, and there would be no need to replace the DVD's.

It's called best of both worlds.

I never said there was a doubt.....
I still don't see Blu-Ray taking over DVD or even sitting level with it. In my opinion it will be passed over as people move to digital distribution. Hopefully I am wrong, as I love having the physical media around.

[tommy26241]

I own one BluRay disc. Sony sent it to me for free. The other HD stuff I've got (a lot actually) is on an external HD.

I won't buy a BluRay until it becomes cheap, and only then for films I really like. I've got a few DVDs though, but not loads.

All in all, the PS3 and external HD combination has been a treasure chest.

how did you get a free film from sony?

[BazC]

First 100k people who made a PSN account got a Casino Royale BluRay sent to them- think it was around £30 at the time as well, so it was good to get. Very fucking nice it looks too although I haven't seen it all yet...