lasers-colours what colours can a laser pointer come in?

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Flaming Le

what colours can a laser pointer come in?
and which are the most powerful(in order plz)
cheers :P

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Commonly, Red then Blue then Green. Red is the weakest, green the strongest.

You can get a red pointer anywhere. I haven't seen blue lasers commercially available but they're a part of a blu-ray player so you could probably transplant one to a pen if you hacked it. I've seen green lasers available for order as the most powerful lasers available to the public, but they aren't particularly cheap.

School project - help laser pointer?

Voldemort

I need to make a some object that shoots out light... therefore a laser.... lol but anyway

I need step-by-step instructions on how to make a fairly easy laser. I know you need a diode from a cd player but I need instructions on how to attach the wires and other things... I plan on buying the parts online.
I want to know how to do it and plus if I make it out of nothing and retrieve the parts and put it together myself I have a sense of accomplishment

Plus it'd be way cooler than buying one... more fun...and no one else in my grade could begin to make a laser pointer
tytytytytytytytytytytyty Yoho ....

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as long as you DO have to put it together

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cd diodes are IR so you will no be able to see it. If you own a digital camera and it doesnt have a IR filter you would be able to use it to see the light.

You would be able to see a blueray diode but they're not easy to come by so you would have to buy one off ebay

The main problem with both is the lenses on the lasers are focused around inch away from the diode to read/write on the disk. There by they really dont look all the much like a laser but more like a led.


You can buy something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/150mW-405nm-Blu-ray-Blue-Violet-Laser-Diode-Module-Kit_W0QQitemZ270430046283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef6e3084b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A1|294%3A50

Comes with a diode and a driver that would have to be wired up. There are other kits like this that are cheaper if you look around.

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Are there any 3D blu-ray players that also stream amazon instant video?

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Lenababix3

I just got a 3D tv so I'm looking for a 3D blu-ray but I want one that can stream amazon instant video. I don't really care about Hulu or netflix since I have an apple tv and I don't use them as much as amazon anyway.

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PS3 I believe is 3D now and I know it streams Amazon, I do everyday.

Why does netflix instant have such an awful selection?

Davie Blue

is there anything that has a better selection of streaming movies, something I can get on my panosonic blu ray player?

Answer
you have so many options other then Netflix..of course you will have to pay per movie on such sites as Walmart, Amazon( or be a Premier member - some movies are free) Hulu. GreenCine,

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How to watch Youtube HD through Sony Blu-ray player?

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2501

I have a Sony blue-ray player and I can change the resolution of the videos I watch from Youtube.

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Sorry to say, but Sony nor any blu ray company lets you watch you tube in full high definition. Hopefully there will be a fix soon, because i have a samsung blu ray player and would love to watch hd you tube on it. Time to write the company!

What is the best home theater in-a-box for under $500?

Joe.R

If this includes a Blu-Ray player, or has one built in, I will go up to $700.
Bonus question: What is the new standard for surround sound? When I stopped following this stuff in the early 2000's it was 5.1 channels. That's what most DVDs supported, and that is the amount of speakers most home theater systems had. Is it now 7.1 speakers or more?

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All-in-one kits with a built-in DVD or BD player are not good. You do seem to get a lot of toys, but the basics are missing: Quality amplification = No. Variety of inputs = No. Upgradeable components = No. You'd be far better off looking at a Blu-ray player + AV Receiver + 5.1 speaker package (satellites & active sub).

Firstly the Blu-ray player. You've allocated up to $200 for this. For under $150 you can have a Panasonic or Sony 3D Blu-ray player with wireless networking. If you are not bothered about 3D and have no plans to change your TV for a 3D capable one in the near future then save some bucks here and just go for a basic one, but the price difference is shrinking all the time so the saving might be less than $20 so why not have the 3D player anyway. There's no issue mixing brands either between the BD player and the audio gear.

As for home cinema kits, Onkyo and Denon and Yamaha all make packages with decent AV Receivers and speaker kits as a bundle. Most are 3D capable, and a few are 7.1. My view on 5.1 vs 7.1 is go for it if you have an unlimited budget and a really big room. However, if you're working to a strict budget then it's better to do 5.1 well than stretch things and do 7.1 badly.

New sound formats - The important ones for performance are DTS-Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD for Blu-ray audio, and Dolby ProLogicII (DPLII) for any stereo sources you want to have in surround. All of the kits I'll recommend do these formats.

ARC - Audio Return Channel. This is new feature added in the latest version of HDMI - the 1.4 version. If your TV and AV Receiver have the ARC feature then you no longer need an optical connection to get sound from the TV back to the surround kit. The HDMI cable will carry sound back.

Other things to consider... Blu-ray players often have streaming features (YouTube etc) and also require periodic firmware updates to cope with new encoding and features on discs. This is done via the net. A wired network connection is best but wireless will do too. There's also a good chance that the receiver you get might have internet radio or AirPlay. Once again a wired network connection back to your wireless router will allow you to access thousands of internet radio stations and enable you to stream music from your WiFi connected smartphone or tablet to the receiver.

Traps to avoid: "Super performance" HDMI cables. The HDMI connections from your Blu-ray player to the AV Receiver, and from the Receiver to the TV don't need $50 cables. As long as the cable is rated High Speed and meets the HDMI 1.4 spec and is of decent construction then all will be well. Avoid the cheapest the Ebay or the web has to offer. Those really tend to be crappy. $10 is a reasonable amount for a 3-5 ft cable.

All the following have HD audio decoding, DPLII

Yamaha YHT397BL - simple 5.1 surround system sold via the electrical barns. 3D and with ARC. $449

Yamaha YHT497BL - alternative to 397 - sold via specialist dealers. $430-£479. The 397 has the same basic spec but better speakers.

Yamaha YHT597BL - step-up model with net radio, AirPlay, Yamaha SmartPhone app (Android & Apple) which works remarkably well. $549

Onkyo HTS3500 - simple 5.1 surround system sold via the electrical barns. 3D and with ARC. Passive sub to keep costs down. $399

Onkyo HTS5500 - step-up model - 7.1 surround system, more power, better speakers, smarter auto set-up system (Audyssey 2). $599

Denon DHT-1513BA - pitched at the upgrader market - Better amp (discrete channels) and packaged with a 3rd party speaker kit from specialist manufacturer Boston Acoustics. The spec won't look as impressive but trust me, this kit is all about performance rather than bling. $599

Hope this helps :-)

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What kind of graphics cards can my laptop support? And where can I find some to buy?

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Brandon

I have a ASUS A53E-TS52 Laptop Computer Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5GHz, 6GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, Blu-ray Player/DVDRW, 15.6" Display, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
I was wondering what graphics cards are compatible and where I can find some?
I am aware of the difficulty of the operation, but I have decided that it is worth it.

Answer
99.9% of the time you cannot swap-out a GPU in a laptop.

EDIT - I found an interesting site that might be of help to you, but I think I would be prohibitively expensive for them to do a one-off just for you.

How good is this computer build for moderate gaming and light video editing?

Dell

I'm wanting to build a PC that can do these things:

Play Minecraft flawlessly

Play games such as Battlefield 3, Assassins Creed 3, Half Life 2, Portal 1 & 2, Etc as good as an Xbox 360.

Play Indie games really good (Such as Slenderman, Candles, Luna Games, SCP games, etc)

Play Video game emulators (Such as Project 64, Game Cube, Visual boy advance, SNES & NES Emulators, etc)

and do light video and sound editing.

This is my build I have so far. What can I do to make it better if possible. My cap is $1200 dollars. Yes I do want the Blu-Ray player as I'm going to have this plugged into a surround sound and is going to be connected to my TV so I can watch movies on it. (How I've always set up my computers)

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN3-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

SAPPHIRE 100354XTL Radeon HD 7870 XT w/Boost 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card

Rosewill Xtreme Series RX850-S-B 850W Continuous @40°C ,80 PLUS Certified, ATX12V v2.2 & EPS12V v2.91, SLI Ready CrossFire Ready, Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Supply

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Seagate ST310005N1A1AS-RK 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

ASUS Black Blu-ray Burner SATA BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM

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It will manage no problems its a nice build should get medium settings

Take a look at this build .
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/16fGO

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Is it worth getting a Blu-Ray player if my TV only supports 1080i?

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Have you s

My plasma only supports only 1080i, not 1080p. Is it worth getting a Blu-Ray player? Would there be a noticeable difference?

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Blue Ray is the only format recorded for HD audio and video resolution. You TV supports 1080i however the Blue Ray player is where the rubber meets the road for audio & video quality. HD blue ray disks are recorded in 1080p format and the blue ray player decodes and transmits to your 1080i TV. I can assure you that your eye can not tell the diff between 1080i and 1080p resolutions. Have fun.

Will blu ray players work on 1080i tvs and will it look good?

Samuel

i have a 50 inch 1080i tv,will blu ray players work on it and look good?

Answer
Yes they will work, and they don't look bad. I have a FullHD projector with a 100 inch screen, and I can't really tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p.

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What new console system in your opinion is the best?

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Luger

I want reviews and comments on the PS3 and Xbox 360 NOT the Wii. I don't know which one to get out of those 2.

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Get the PS3.It has more memory than the 360.PS3 comes with a built in Blu-ray disc player and it has better graphics.If you buy a special bundle you'll get 5 Games and 3 OR 5 movies with it.It comes with one OR two controllers.It also has a web browser and a PS3 store in which you could bye games and download demos,trailers,wallpapers and more.There are update almost every month and there will be a major which will include the PS3 Home. PS3 Home is a place where you could make your own dude and his hous with different furnitures.PS3 home also has arcades and theater so we could pay and watch movie in it.PS3 also has an upscaler that will allow you to watch reguler dvds in high definition and it upscale PS and PS2 games.You could also hook in PSP if you have one and play it on the big Tv that you have.You could play online too and play with friend you meet online and chat with them on a blutooth headset.you have to buy the headset seperately.But still,it's a very good deal.So, I highly suggest it because I have both, the Xbox 360 and the PS3.The PS3 is much,much better.IT'S AWESOME MAN!!!

How do I get the best picture quality out of my new LCD TV!?

Mr.PainTra

I'm a very conservative man so dropping a couple of grand on a tv has been out of the question for me until recently. As I've never owned a hi-def set I had a couple of questions.
1. What is the best method of signal input, I see they have hdmi, component, etc.
2. Do I need a home theater package?
3. Do I need a power conditioner?

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide!

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To protect your tv from any power surge, I recommend you get some type of surge protector to plug your tv in. Home theater package is an option. If you want to get a blu ray disc player then if would be good in getting yourself a receiver instead of a home theater in a box. They are not very flexible in adding other equipment to it or for upgrading. When one item break down the whole system goes. The best cable to use is the HDMI cable, it will carry the video and audio signal in one cable. Cable or disc network provider can be upgraded to HD. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on all equipments that might interest you. Hope this will help you out.

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What video game should i spend my 25 dollars on?

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KuroES

I would preferably buy an xbox 360 game.

* Dont care if it is used.
* Not a shooter.
* Dont have kinect.

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ps 3 slim is better. Because its have more graphics and more free online games.
PS3 Slim Pros:
- More affordable $299 price;
- slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation;
- all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface;
- doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player;
- built-in Wi-Fi;
- HDMI output with 1080p support;
- built-in Web browser; free online gaming service.

Ps3 Slim Cons:
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- Lacks backward support for PS2 games;
- no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible;
- online gaming, media, and commerce options still aren't as fully developed as Xbox Live, though they're getting better.


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What are the pros and cons between XBox 360 slim/Playstation 3 slim? Which one is better price wise?

Tony L

I am deciding which one to buy but need to see which one is worth in role playing, sports, family, graphics, features, etc. This will help me to decide which one to buy. Thanks.
Btw, I have the Wii already and I just need to get imput on XBOX or Playstation. Just need to get a preference on both.

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In price wise xbox 360 is better. But ps3 have more functionality than the xbox 360, so i like ps3 slim.
PS3 Slim Pros:
- More affordable $299 price;
- slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation;
- all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface;
- doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player;
- built-in Wi-Fi;
- HDMI output with 1080p support;
- built-in Web browser; free online gaming service.

Ps3 Slim Cons:
- Lacks backward support for PS2 games;
- no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible;
- online gaming, media, and commerce options still aren't as fully developed as Xbox Live, though they're getting better.

Xbox 360 S Pros
- Nearly silent when compared with the original 360.
- Smaller with a slimmer look.
- Built in wireless N and its fast.
- Integrated optical audio.
- 5 usb ports.
- Internal, but easily accessible 250gb HDD on the bottom of the console.
- Uses half the power of the original.
- Works with most of the old accessories, including the transfer cable.

Xbox 360 S cons
- The IR receiver is located lower on the console and appears to have a narrower field. So depending on setup using a remote maybe a headache.
- Only comes with standard def av cables.
- Does not use the old memory cards or hard drives.
- Touch sensitive buttons that when touch emit a soft tone.
- Kinect ready socket in the back.

Play station3 slim
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-160-GB/dp/B003VUO6H4/?tag=knapaaai-20

you can also find some good options on ebay.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=knapaaai&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2f%3f_from%3dR40%26_trksid%3dp3907.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3dps3%26_sacat%3dSee-All-Categories

XBOX360 slim
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Console/dp/B003O6JJKY/?tag=knapaaai-20

you can also find some good options on ebay of xbox360.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=knapaaai&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dxbox%2b360%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dps3%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1311

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What is something I can use to play digital movies on my TV?

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Morgan

I bought an external hard drive. I want to play my digital movies on my TV. I have a Panasonic Vera that won't play MP4 (the format my movies are in). I know i can just convert them but the file browser is also very clunky and unattractive. I also have an Xbox and Samsung Blu-Ray player. My Xbox wants me to format the drive before i can use it, and the blu-ray player works, but it is extremely clunks and unattractive as well, which will work for a while, but i don't play to use it in the long run. Is there something I can buy that i can plug my 1TB hard drive into that plugs into my TV and can browse files and play video other that my laptop? or maybe some device i can buy that i can put my movies onto that is designed exactly for what i described i want to do?
'aight doug. I think i'll try that plugging into the router thing. If that doesn't work, the Roku an WDTV look awesome. but, so if i plug the harddrive into my router, how would i access the files from my TV and stream them? I have relatively new Netgear WNDR3800, along with all those devices i listed above.

Answer
There are a number of ways to do this. One is to use a Media Player (a hardware box, not the Windows Media Player software, although that can be made to work also with many video formats).
The Western Digital TV player already mentioned is one with USB port to accept an external flash drive or HDD. This has features like optical digital audio out, HDMI out, and a remote control:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A5588916&dgc=ST&cid=72662&lid=1838884&acd=123098073120560

Another very popular one is the Roku box - very highly rated with same features looks like this:

http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/product.jsp?modelNo=3100R&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=GoogleBase&CID=Google_PLA&CAWELAID=1492206696&catargetid=1560497233&cagpspn=pla

There are others - just search [streaming media player] to find more (Netgear, Linksys, etc).
I stream movies all over the house using our home Wi-Fi network and our computers to play the files (either from system HDD or external) either with Tversity media streaming software (there is a limited function free version we use, and a more comprehensive paid version), and also using a free program called PMS - Playstation Media Server, using the DLNA capability of the PS3 as a media server to stream wirelessly. It's free to download and use and is very capable and functional. So the options are huge - takes a little learning to pick the best for you... Good luck!

When I connect a usb to watch a movie on my theatre system it doesn't work?

FUNK SOUL

I plugged in both a u cruzer usb (fat32 format) and a WD portable hard drive (mac 0sx extended) and neither were recognised or allowed by the blu ray player (LG blu ray wireless home theatre HB965). On the hard drive is a selection of movies of more than one file type (avi, mp4, m4v)

Answer
Its probably the resolution of the movies you are trying to play USB connections have limited resolution response, you probably need to downgrade the resolution of the movies you are trying to play in order for them to work...

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does anyone know the difference between a blu ray player and and an up converter dvd player with a hdmi cable?

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Cesar 101

Yeah you see. Whats the difference in the picture quality between a blu ray player with an hdtv and an up converter dvd player with an hdmi cable connected to a hdtv? i know sorry long question but can someone please answer me Thank you.

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Yeah the quality of your video is determined by how much information is displayed. Regular DVD might have 480 lines making up the picture. A BlueRay DVD has 1080 lines making up the picture. When you upconvert a regular DVD, you are basically "stretching" the picture out, but you are not getting any more quality out of it. The cable you are using is not going to matter, it is the quality of the source that counts.

For instance, if you have two of the same photo on your computer, one is 320*240 and the other is 1024.768, and you take the smaller photo and increase its size with some editing software to make it 1024.768, you know its not going to look as good as the one that was 1024.768 already. Same idea.

What is the difference between DVD and Blu-ray home theater system?

TM0727

I was just wanted to know if the price is higher on the Blu-ray home theater system because of the Blu-ray player itself. Is there a difference in the quality of the sound produced? Or is it just the fact that one has is just a DVD player and the other is a Blu-ray player?

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You have answered your own question. The only difference is the blu-ray player. If you were to play a DVD in both systems, they would sound the same, but blu-ray on its own has better sound and picture than DVD, regardless of the system it's played on. If you want a system that plays blu-ray, get one of those.

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How do i fix the audio sync issue on my blu ray player?

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Damon Jack

I have a sony BDP S480. Its a 3D Blu ray player and it is quite badly out of sync. I have tried the A/V sync option and that just makes it worse. If it makes a difference the tv is a Samsung UE40D6530 LCD/LED HD 1080p 3D TV.

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Many home theaters have the ability to inject various delays in the audio stream to deal with this very issue. Don't know how the TV deals with it. This is something you can't auto fix.

Can a blu ray dvd still work even without a blu ray tv?

Nicole

I just found out you actually need a blu ray player to play blu ray dvds, talk about dumb moment, though i didn't know they existed until now. Anyways, I've decided on getting a blu ray player for this DVD i bought and really want to watch in blu ray but i've been told i need a blu ray tv. Do I really need one? Does it make a difference? I do have an HD TV so is that good enough? Also do I need a 3D Tv to watch 3D blu ray movies?

Answer
There is no such thing as a "Blu Ray TV". You need an HDTV to take advantage of Blu Ray resolution.
To watch 3D Blu Ray discs, you need a 3D Blu Ray player & a 3D TV. Calling a Blu Ray disc a "Blu Ray DVD" makes as much sense as calling a DVD a "DVD CD".

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Does anyone know where I could find a blu-ray player download?

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Q. I have a movie that I want to see but its a blu-ray movie. I dont have anything else that will play a blu ray disc. Is there any website that I could download a player that is free and without viruses attached?

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You will need PowerDVD which costs $90 or WinDVD which costs $60. They both have 30 day free trials. I don't know of any free media programs that play Blu-Ray discs. Maybe in the future.

I assume you have a Blu-Ray drive as well. If you don't, you will have to buy one.

Is there such thing as a FREE Blu-Ray Player software?

Carmen

I bought an external Blu-Ray Player for my laptop and there is a driver for it, but it does not come with a player. I downloaded a few Blu-Ray Player softwares and they were all trials. I would like to find one that is completely free.

If you know of one, that would be awesome and greatly appreciative.
Thank you so much.

Answer
You can use Media Player Classic - Home Cinema to play Blu-Ray discs. It's open source & free.
http://mpc-hc.org/

FYI It also plays DVDs & numerous video & audio formats. You wont need another media player.

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I am having full hd tv. There is any chance to watch 3d by adding hardware?

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Biju

I having sony ex 400 32" full HD LCD TV,without changing the tv how can watch 3d content. I ready to purchase 3d blu ray player.

Answer
VirtualFX 2D to 3D
http://www.amazon.com/VirtualFX-Television-Game-Console-Converter/dp/B0006HJII2

Reviews for the VirtualFX 2D to 3D @
http://www.amazon.com/VirtualFX-Television-Game-Console-Converter/product-reviews/B0006HJII2/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

I haven't got a VirtualFX 2D to 3D so I can't comment on it.

Which is the best quality of Lord of the Rings home video available?

aditya

Is Bluray the highest quality I can get? I want to watch the Lord of The Rings trilogy at home, in the highest quality possible. Which is the device/format that can the ensure the highest quality experience?

Answer
At the present time if you want to obtain the maximum video picture quality you should purchase The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Extended Editions on Blu-ray Disc.

A little supplemental information that may be worth your consideration: Blu-ray Disc provides a good starting point for those who want (and can afford) the ultimate large-screen video system. Such a system would consist of a high performance Blu-ray Disc player, e.g. the Oppo BDP-103 Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player, paired with a next-generation Full 4K monitor or better yet a Full 4K projection system such as Sonyâs VPL-VW1000ES 4K Home Theater Projector and a 120- to 150-inch projection screen. Both the Oppo BDP-103 and the Sony VPL-VW1000ES provide Full-HD-to-Full-4K upscaling allowing one to obtain the highest picture resolution currently available to consumers. And to further make the case for Blu-ray Disc is that it is much easier for a video processor to upscale native 1080p (Full HD) video content to 4K than would be the case with 480i (DVD-Video) or even 720p video content.

Quoting Sonyâs white paper on their VPL-VW1000ES projector: âThe VPL-VW1000ES projector can upscale 2K and HD signals with an adaptive super resolution algorithm that approaches the quality of a native 4K signal. Compared to native 2K display, the upscaled picture is considerably smoother.â
 

RESOURCES

High Def Digest - Blu-ray Disc Reviews
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/reviews_alpha.html?page=T

Blu-ray Movie Reviews
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/reviews.php?letter=A&sortby=video

Top 40 must-have Blu-ray Discs - CNET Reviews
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-10207170-82/top-40-must-have-blu-ray-discs/

AVS (AV Science) Forum
â 20 Blu-ray Discs To Show Off Your HD Display
http://www.avsforum.com/a/20-blu-ray-discs-to-show-off-your-hd-display
â The New PQ Tier Thread for Blu-Ray - Rankings
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1168342/the-new-pq-tier-thread-for-blu-ray-rankings

Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K Home Theater Projector
http://discover.store.sony.com/ES/technology.html

Sony VPL-VW1000ES Home Theater Projector Review
http://www.projectorreviews.com/sony/vpl-vw1000es/

OPPO Digital - Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Players
http://www.oppodigital.com

Wiki: 4K resolution
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4K_resolution
 

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Do I need a coax cable for my blu-ray player or will only a hdmi do the trick?

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Monster Ki

I just got a new blu-ray player and I've never owned one before. I know about hdmi cables but are fairly new to the coax cables. So do I need the coax and hdmi or just the hdmi.

Answer
HDMI cable is the only cable that support the video resolution of 1080P and the 7.1 audio that is on Blu Ray disc movies. Hope this will help you out.

What receiver should I purchase under 300 dollars?

Brian

I need a new receiver that can support a HD TV, Blu-Ray player, and an Xbox 360. I currently have 2x Sharp cp-9860(bk) and 2x EPI 100v speakers. Both use stereo wire to connect to the receiver. The TV has an audio out as well. What receiver would be the best value for the money?

Answer
You will want a HDMI receiver that handles audio. In addition, with the Blu-ray player you probably want a receiver that can handle/decode high definition sound like TrueHD and DTS-HD MA found on Blu-ray movies. Here's some models under $300 that will work great for you with this in mind.

Pioneer 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver VSX-819H-K ($249.99 at Newegg)
Sony 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver STR-DH800 ($279.99 at Newegg)
Onkyo 5.1-Channel Black Home Theater Receiver TX-SR507 ($299.99 at Newegg.com)

Links below for above examples.

My personal preference would be the Pioneer VSX-819H-K. It would work great.

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which one of these two laptops is better?

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ANTFARANO

created both online and cant decide which one to choose

dell xps 17
PROCESSOR2nd generation Intel® Core⢠i7-2860QM processor 2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.60 GHzedit
OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit, Englishedit
OFFICE SOFTWAREMicrosoft® Office Home and Student 2010edit
MEMORY8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memoryedit
HARD DRIVE1.0TB 500GB 7.2k HDD x 2edit
VIDEO CARDNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M 3GB graphics with Optimus and TV Tuneredit
HD DISPLAY17.3" FHD (1080p) with 2.0MP HD Webcamedit
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)edit
3G/4G MOBILE BROADBANDNo Mobile Broad Band Selectededit
SOUND OPTIONSJBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3 + Creative SoundBlaster X-FI MB 1.2edit
SUPPORT3 Year Basic Supportedit
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE SERVICE3 Year Accidental Damage Serviceedit
MCAFEE SECURITYCENTERMcAfee SecurityCenter, 36-Monthsedit
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WIRELESS + BLUETOOTHIntel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6230 and Bluetooth 3.0edit
COLORSElemental Silver Aluminum
XPS 17XPS 17
BATTERY OPTIONS90 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Integrated Network AdapterIntegrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
Adobe ReaderAdobe® Acrobat® Reader
KEYBOARDBacklit Keyboard - English
for $2,344.98

or

HP Pavilion dv7tqe
Colorsteel grayedit
Operating systemGenuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitedit
Processor2nd generation Intel(R) Quad Core(TM) i7-2820QM (2.3 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHzedit
Graphics card2GB Radeon(TM) HD 6770M GDDR5 Graphics [HDMI, VGA]edit
MemoryFREE Upgrade to 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)edit
Hard drive1.5TB 5400RPM Dual Hard Drive (750GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protectionedit
Office softwareMicrosoft(R) Office Home and Student 2010edit
Security software$20 OFF! Norton Internet Security(TM) 2011 - 3 Year Subscription from 2 Year Subscriptionedit
Primary batteryTwo 9 Cell Lithium-Ion Batteriesedit
Display17.3" Full HD BrightView Infinity LED(1920x1080)edit
Primary optical driveFree Upgrade to Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burneredit
PersonalizationHP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone and HP SimplePass Fingerprint Readeredit
NetworkingIntel 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R)edit
KeyboardStandard Keyboardedit
Included Warranty Services2 year limited warranty includededit
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HP Care Pack ServicesHP 4-year Care Pack House Call Service with Accidental Damage Protection for Select Pavilion or Envy Laptopedit
Carrying casesSwissGear SHERPA GA-7467-14F00 Carrying Case (Sleeve) for 17" Notebook - Gray
for $2,322.97

please give specific examples i.e. based on specs given or overall acquaintance with either brand or other relevant info. thank you

Answer
I would say the first one.

First off, the Dell XPS has a backlit keyboard (huge bonus).

Secondly, it has an NVIDIA Geforce GT555m graphics card (the same as in my alienware), and it runs games great. The radeon 6770 is weaker in comparison.

Although unless you are video editing or running emulators, the processor you have chosen is completely unnecessary. Try downsizing to the 2670 (2.2GHz), because that will save a lot of money. You won't see a huge difference in performance unless, you're editing stuff or playing CPU intensive games.

Is an upgrade from a 6 y/o 55" rear projection 1080i to new 1080p worth it?

Ryan C

Hi I have a 2003 55" Mitsubishi rear projection 1080i tv (not pure hd, it upconverts). Would there is a big difference between the picture I am getting with this and the picture I would get with a new 1080p 1920 x 1080p native resolution television with all the new technologies? A lot of freinds say there wouldn't be a big difference... but I'm not sure, and can't really tell without a side by side comparison.

If it would be a big difference I would have a budget of $3,000.

I play a lot of xbox 360 and also have a blu ray player, and I have high def tv programming if that matters...

Thanks in advance!

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It depends on your eyeballs basically. Some people are super sensitive to video differences. Others can't tell the difference between SD and HD. And most probably fall somewhere inbetween.

So you can't go off just tech specs or what friends say. You actually need to check this kind of stuff out in person and see what you think. See if a store can show you something you watch a lot of (sports, a DVD, whatever). Then you can try to compare it against what you're getting at home.

Personally, I think with a BluRay player, and looking a TVs in the sizes that you would want (plus your budget), you should get a Panasonic Viera Plasma TV. I can't frankly think of any better set you would get now or for the next few years. I would look at a G10 series TV if you're looking at 50" or 54". If you want to up the size, then go to the V10 series for 58" and 65" (though I think those aren't out just yet, but hopefully any day now).

In those large sets, definitely go Plasma over LED LCD or regular LCD. You'll get better color, deeper contrast, and truer blacks. Also, Plasma has a inherent response time that is near instantaneous (like a CRT or DLP), so it is amazing at fast motion playback.

LCDs are inherently bad a fast motion playback and suffer from motion blur (ghost trails). Its more obvious the bigger you go in TV sizes. They compensate for this with 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates. This helps a lot, but doesn't entirely solve the issue. And you pay a heavy price premium for this.

LCD blacks, color, and contrast with a CCFL backlight are the weakest performers out there. CRT, DLP, and Plasma all destroy CCFL LCD on those fronts. So LCD compensates for this with the LED LCD. This is a major upgrade on the lighting (using LEDs) and improves those categories in a big way. But again you have to pay a huge price premium for this.

Plasmas only suffer from myths and misconceptions. They no longer suffer burn-in. If you are concerned just crank the brightness and contrast way down on it for the first 100-200 hours and then optimize. They work in high altitudes. They are not all power hogs, there are loads of modern models that are energy star certified. Lastly, they do not have short life spans. The Panasonics are rated to like 100,000 hours which is equal to or better than an LCD (any basically means that it would likely over 10 years before you lost even 10% of the brightness, let alone saw a decrease significant enough to warrant replacing the TV).

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How can i connect my sony blu ray player to the internet through the windows ics?

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tristan

I'm trying to connect my sony internet ready blu ray player to the internet through the wifi coming into my laptop, which would come out through an ethernet cable and plug into the ethernet input in the blu ray player. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Answer
i had a huge problem with the sony blu ray player, call sony tell them you've tried to connect and you're angry that you haven't fixed it and they'll send you to someone who actually knows what they're doing when they guide you

What is a good and reliable blu ray player?

timster799

I would like to a recommendation on a good blu ray player. Should I get a standalone player and buy a Playstation 3 because of their reliability. Any recommendations is appreciated. It will be connected to a HDTV 1080p hi def TV.
I meant to say -- should I get a standalone player OR instead a Playstation 3. Thanks.

Answer
As of right now the PS3 is the best choice....WHY?

Well right now the PS3 is one of the most reliable, durable and cheapest blu-ray plaer on the market today. THe PS3 is also the very few blu-ray players that can updates its firmware to the latest profile.

With this $399 price you get a blu-ray player and an ultimate game console which plays high def games, free online gameplay and can even install Yellwo Dog Linux operating system on the PS3 to use as a computer operating system...

So unless some company company comes out with a stand alone blu-ray player less than $200 or $300 the PS3 is your best choice.

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How do you connect a computer to a receiver?

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Katrina

can i hook a computer monitor up to a receiver via hdmi and get it to work with other things connected to my receiver such as a blu-ray player, xbox 360, or PS3
Do you know what kind of adaptor i would need for this

Answer
You have two types of HDMI connections on a receiver one is in the other is out, your computer would have to be connected to an in on the receiver while the other component would have to be connected to an out some receivers have many in hdmi connections but only have one out and others may have two out...so you would have to have to have a receiver with four out HDMI connections one for the TV one for the blu ray and one for the x box and another for the PS3 Also al your components would have to have in HDMI most blu rays only have hdmi out same with ps3 and xbox

What do I need to do for my Blu-Ray player to play netflix on my tv?

Tianna

I have a Blu-Ray player that I can apparently stream netflix from (instead of like a wii or xbox, etc), but I have a wireless internet connection and a wired connection is required so I'm wondering what I need to do or buy to be able to watch netflix in my upstairs bedroom (router is downstairs). Thanks!

Answer
Easiest way is to connect the bluray to your router but most likely it's too far away. Second option is to get a wireless adapter for the bluray. Refer to the manual to know which ones are compatible. Third option is to use a powerline adapter like these: http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-85Mbps-Powerline-Network-Adapter/dp/B001AZUTCS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343240502&sr=8-3&keywords=powerline+adapter

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Can a Blu Ray player on a laptop play standard dvds?

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zach

I'm deliberating putting a Blu Ray player in my new laptop...but i wont if it cant play both Blu ray AND normal dvds.

Answer
Rip Blu-Ray to almost all the popular video and audio formats with high quality and converting speed.

This iToolsoft Blu-Ray Ripper helps you share your Blu-Ray movie or music on more portable players, like iPod, iPhone, Gphone, Apple TV, PSP/PS3, Xbox, Mobile Phone, Mp3 Player.

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What is the difference between blu-ray disc support and a blu-ray player?

wing2871x

I'm looking at Sony computers online, and a lot of the laptops say that they have blu-ray disc support, rather than just saying they have a blu-ray player. What does this mean?

Answer
It means, it is up to you to decide whether you want a BD drive or not. If you just get a DVD drive, it will be cheaper.

(Not everyone cares to watch BD movies on a computer)

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