Can you watch movies on a samsung blu ray player from an external hard drive?

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John

Yesterday I bought a samsung blu ray player and I can watch .avi and .mkv movies on it from a flash drive but wondering if I can do the same on an external hard drive if i format it in fat32 mode.

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I'm not too sure as the external hard drive might be needing more power through the USB port than what the player can supply. Flash drives don't have moving parts so they require less power. You can try it though.

However, if it's a 3.5" external hard drive then there will be no power requirement problem as it has it's own power adaptor similar to that of a laptop's charger.

How to burn pictures and video clips from camera and play on home television through blu-ray player?

Tyler

They are from the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 underwater and out of the water camera and i have burned them to a DVD-R disc through my computer and am looking to watch on tv on our Sony Blu-Ray player. I have tried loading the disc but it displays a message saying that the disc format cannot be played. What do I do? Do I have to buy a different disc or use a program to specially format the disc for dvd use?

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Convert and Burn video to Blu-ray Movies for PS3, Blu-ray Player, HDTV

E.M. HD Video Converter is a wonderful video converter that lets you not only convert your favorite video to AVCHD which can work on PS3 and Blu-ray player, but also convert all video to HD (high definition) video formats like HD MPEG2 TS Video, HD H264 TS Video, HD WMV Video, HD DivX Video, HD Xvid Video, HD H.264 Video, HD Quick Time Video, HD MPEG4 Video, HD FLV Video, HD MKV Video. besides, E.M. HD Video Converter can easily burn all video and AVCHD video (mts, m2ts, ts) to DVD, DivX DVD.
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Will the XBox 360 console add a Blu Ray add-on in the near future?

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randizzle

Will the XBox 360 console add a Blu Ray add-on in the near future, or should I just buy a PS3? I want to get a blu ray player, but also want to continue playing games. I currently have a xBox 360 console (elite).

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You can consider buying PS3 slim
Ps3 Pros:
1) Quiet
2) Motion sensitive controllers
3) You can use any Bluetooth headset, keyboard, mouse, etc....
4) Blu-ray
5) Lack of flashing lights on front of machine!
6) Built in wi-fi card
7) HDMI included
8) Free Online Community and Game Play
9) Tech support speaks english and appears to be located in America, they understood my name and my question.
10) Controllers come with built in rechargable battery and can be charged with any usb port.
11) easy to navigate menus
12) No ridiculous power brick, one cord, if you want to take your ps3 with you somewhere you only need the controller, the unit and the power cord.

Ps3 Cons:
1) No IR receiver, you can't use your regular universal remote to control the ps3 you need a bluetooth which means an extra remote.
2) Shape, this one sounds stupid, but the rounded shape of the ps3 really annoys me because you can't stack, say your wii, or even lay your remotes on top of the unit. (maybe you shouldn't do that anyhow LOL)
3) Less games, or at this point I guess the better point would be less games made for the ps3, instead of built for the xbox and ported to the ps3, this is however changing and in the future will be less of an issue.

you can buy easily this online:
PlayStation 3
http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-120-GB/dp/B002I0J4VQ/?tag=top-gamer-20

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336686963&customid=gaming+best+deal&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3Dps3%2Bslim%26_sacat%3D0%26_dmpt%3DVideo_Games%26_odkw%3Dkinect%26_osacat%3D0%26_trksid%3Dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

I'm buying my son a playstation 3 for X-Mas what accessories will I need?

glennprimo

Just the basics so he can play against his friends, besides games of course.

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Complete list of WHAT is neccisay (the stuff you'll eventually buy) and a list of most wanted stuff (eventually you will buy)
Must haves:
Ps3 blu-ray DVD remote (to play blu-ray movies
Ps3 controller (a second one for another player)
Wireless internet (the ps3 is not being used 100 percent without internet)
Others you may need:
ps3 Wireless head set (for online gaming)
ps3 keyboard (for fast typing on ps3)
A playstation account with money on it (for online game buying asnd other goodies)

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What is the best blu ray disc player with wifi and netflix?

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For Fun

OK. thanksgiving sales coming up and I am looking to replace my old dvd player with a blu-ray dvd player with wi-fi compatibility. looking for something that can connect to netflix and youtube. can you please suggest a good one/ i dont need the 3D one. does any player connect to hulu? or quick silver screen? thank you.

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Sony BDP-S570 is one of them.

What is a Blu-ray player? Should I get my parents one for Christmas?

Jennifer R

What is a Blu-ray player? Is it what DVD's are turning into.

Are there movings being made for it, other than new releases?
Would it be worth getting my parents for Christmas?
Sorry, I said "movings" and I meant to say "Movies".

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Blue Ray is one of two incompatible high definition DVD formats avaialble for viewing movies. The other format is HD-DVD. And neither of these is compatible with DVD Video the original format. However most Blue Ray or HD-DVD players or the new LG Dual format player also play DVD video discs. The opposite is not true. In other words you cannot play a HD-DVD or a Blue Ray DVD in a old DVD video player. And only the LG combination unit can play all three formats.

Some movies are released on Blue Ray and some are released on HD-DVD (and maybe a few might be released on both but it seems most theatrical houses have to favor one or the other). For the short term it is most likely releases will continue on DVD video since this is what most of the public has and therefore where the most sales will be. But it is anyone's guess as to how long this will continue since it depends on how the public adopts the technology or if internet based downloads exceed high definition disc sales.

Is it worth it? That is a good question and depends on a few things. How much you want to spend is part of it. HD-DVD and Blue Ray players that play only that one of the two formats plus DVD video go for about $399 without special sales on Circuit City or Best Buy sites or in their stores. The LG Player which plays all three (Blue Ray, HD-DVD, and DVD video) goes for about $1000. So it would be cheaper to buy two players for about $798.

And there is the other consideration. Only a HD Ready TV or monitor can display the high resolution from these players. So if they do not have a HD Ready TV or monitor it would cost you more to buy one of those. And that could be about $3000 and up depending on how big the screen size is of the set and what brand you buy.

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How do I convert SSBB files to video?

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Joe Kennin

Ok, I have a program that lets me convert pictures, & I know about what the video bin file is, it's just coordinates & button commands, but I have a question.
If I had an emulator & SSBB for my computer, could I upload the file into the emulator, & record it with HyperCam or something?

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You may try this video converterï¼ E.M. HD Video Converter which can âConverting all videos to HD Video
Convert video and AVCHD to DVD, DivX DVD
Create Blu-ray Folder for PS3 and Blu-ray Playerâ
my friends recommend it to me, it's easy to use and works pretty well for me, I think it well worth the money. If you are interested in it,
You can search this software from here:
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What is the point in the PS3 updates?

medlock22

The updates take forever to download and nothing on the PS3 changes when the update is done so whats the point in them?

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A update is a application that brings the system configuration up to this date hence update. A update dose two things fixes or enhances features or removes them totally. Yes it fixes bugs bc sometime the developers forget to do this and that so a update takes care of that. Before the digital internet if you bought a device and it didn't work you had to send it to service very often. But with the internet you can download application that takes care of that.

Now sony latest "update" 3.30 was really a killer bc it removed the function to install Linux or as they say other os, but you could only install Linux. The official reason the removed it was bc of security reasons, but unofficial version is that on Linux you could get a ps2 emulator and play ps2 games on a ps3 that sony didn't want you to. Plus you could get apps to rip Blu-Rays so sony losses both ways, and so they removed it.

Now if you don't install the updates you cant use the PSN plus the Blu-Ray player and future games bc they need updates and to get that you must be connected to the PSN. So in other words just install the updates or you are just bricking the system.

Well with me it took maybe 5 min do download the update and some to install. Now obviously it depends where you live, the internet speed plus your home network status that determans the speed. But do as I do let it update and go eat food or take a walk outside.

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

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Samuel

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

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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.

What is the difference between 1080p and 1080i? Is 1080p only found in blu ray players?

andrealg

I have an hdtv and my dvd, when connected to a hdmi cable, can have different resolutions including 1080p and 1080i. But I dont really see any difference between both of them. What is wrong? What is the difference? If I buy a blu ray player will the audio and visuals be better?

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Well, 1080i and 1080p are different resolutions, some HDTV's are able to handle 1080p (high-end) resolutions, others are able to handle up-to a 1080i (mid) resolutions, still others are only able to display 720p (low-end) resolutions. The scale is as follows:

1) Best - 1080p - currently the best technology available (found in high-end HDTV's)
2) Middle - 1080i
3) Bottom - 720p

However, the difference between 1080p and 720p is barely noticable to the most trained eye.

To answer your question, you can only receive the resolution your hdtv is compatible with. Example if you have a 1080i HDTV and you buy a blu-ray player that is capable of displaying in 1080p, you will only get the 1080i resolution that your HDTV is compatible with.

And, I have both a 1080p and a 1080i hdtv and I cannot tell the difference.... Hope this helps.

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What is the difference between the PS3 and the PS3 SLIM?

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Jim

I am looking to buy a Playstation 3 soon, but want to know what the difference is... Also what is a recomended hard drive size? Also can you play both regular DVD's and BLUE RAY on both?

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The slim plays BLU RAY, not blue, and so does the fat ps3 as well, and yes they play regular dvds too....the only difference are the following

1. the slim cant play ps2 titles; the 20gb, 60gb, and 80gb can, but they dont make those any more so you'll have to go to Gamestop to look for one refurbished

2. the slim has a much larger hardrive, 120gb, which is nice because the ps3 uses alot of space, so a 20gb ps3 i wouldnt recommend, i have an 80gb and ive got about 12 gb of free space left after deleting all my movies and shows i saved to my hardrive

3. the fat ps3 could be used as a computer via installing linux onto it giving it a desktop and all seeming like a real computer, the slim ps3 cannot do this

4. there are two fewer usb ports on the slim then on the old ps3

5.im not certain, but ive heard the quality of the slims blu ray player is a little less than should be

How do you burn video DVD's using Zenwalk Linux?

Christian

Can't for the life of me figure out how to burn a dvd that will play on my DVD player with Linux. Tried the program DeVeDe but nothing ends up burning to the disc actually. Help!
I am on Zenwalk Linux, not a Mac and not Windows. Programs that are specifically Windows programs generally do not work. The program needs to be Linux based program.

Answer
Total Video2Dvd, is a nice dvd burning software
I'd prefer using this converts any High-Definition video formats such as HD-DV, MKV, Blu-ray TS, TP, M2TS, AVCHD, WMV-HD, HD avi to DVD and all other popular video formats Youtube FLV, Xvid avi, Mov, Rmvb, Rm, Divx, Wmv, Asf, VOB, DV, 3gp, Ogm, Mpeg, Mpeg4, AVI to DVD formats. http://www.effectmatrix.com/total_video_to_DVD_Author/index.htm
Hope it helps

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How do I steam live hd tv from the internet to a blue ray player with built in wifi?

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jdking51

I would like to steam live tv from network tv and local tv. How can I get the shows from my computer streaming into a Blue Ray player with built in wifi?

Answer
This doesn't even make sense.
A Blu-Ray player PLAYS blu-rays...it doesn't record them,
You can stream the shows off your computer to a display like a monitor or a TV.
If you want to RECORD the HD streams onto Blu_ray then you need a Blu-Ray
recorder and recordable media.

Can I connect a Blu-ray player to the internet thru my broadband card?

big D

Question 1- Is it possible to connect a blu-ray player to my laptop and broadband WiFi internet card, in order to collect the updates and needed information to keep the player up to date?

Question 2- Is it possible to 'trick' the blu-ray player into thinking it has an internet connection by plugging my broadband card into the usb slot on the player, IF the player has built in WiFi ability?

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The capabilties of a player relate directly to the abilities of the hardware and firmware. Even if the hardware supported a connection you would have to reverse engineer and change the firmware.

Most external connections on a player are to update this said firmware. Be it Serial, USB or Firewire etc.

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How to turn off subtitles of mkv files playing through a blu ray player?

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weeds484

I'm playing a mkv video file off of a data dvd. The blu ray player and remote do not give an options for subtitles. There is no disc menu to change such things because it is just a data disc.

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Are they forced subtitles? With mkv you have the option of embedding forced or optional subtitles (that can be turned off).

Play it on a PC and see if the subtitles are there. See if you can turn them on and off there. If you cannot then they are probably forced and you are stuck with them. If you can or they are not on by default this you are at the mercy of your Bluray players options which are usually limited when it comes to playing non-dvd or non-BD media....

Ernie

Do any blu-ray players let you search for movies on netflix by typing in the title of the movie?

bryan

I just got a blu-ray player that only lets me choose what to watch from my netflix instant queue. Do any blu-ray players have the option to search for a movie/tv show by typing in the title? I have a roku player that does this and it makes it so much easier to find the movie i am looking for.

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It is not good idea to search blu-ray movies online, you'd better buy blu-ray dics and get a blu-ray player not the software on PC

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Why does netflix instant have such an awful selection?

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Davie Blue

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

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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,

How do you connect Amazon Prime Movies to the PS3?

we p

I have an Amazon Prime account and I was wondering what are the steps to play the free movies on my PS3? Please let me know, thanks (:

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Amazon Instant Video is not available on the PS3.

In order to watch Amazon Instant Video, you will need a TV that has the built in app (currently Panasonic, Samsung, and Vizio TVs are the only TVs with built in Amazon), a set-top box or DVR that has the built in app (such as a Roku player, Tivo, or Sony Internet Video Link), or a Blu-ray player that has the built in app (currently only Sony and Panasonic stand alone Blu-ray players).

The PS3 does not currently have an Amazon app, so the PS3 can not use Amazon. In the future, if the Amazon app is added to the PS3, you will then be able to use the PS3, the same way it uses Hulu, Vudu, and Netflix (there will be an app for it under the Video section).

Since Amazon has just started this, I would expect to see an Amazon app in the future, but probably not for at least a couple more months (it may not even happen until next year).

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Blu-Ray Questions?

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aftermathr

So...im in the market for a blu-ray player...probably a PS3 after the reviews i've read on it...and its versatility as an all in one unit. What can i expect resolution wise on my 720p Panasonic Viera Plasma when vierwing blu-ray? They are always demo-ing blu-ray on 1080p in the stores...so i cannot get a grasp on what i'm going to see on 720p. Am i looking at a big jump up from DVD? I know the frame rates are higher on Blu-ray...but i know true dvd is in 720p. I have my current setup broadcasting 720p over HDMI on a Harman Kardon DVD player and it looks pretty sharp. My TV's model number is TH-42PX80U. Thanks!

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Ordered responses to your query:

-The PS3 is, in fact, one of the most affordable and yet still most versatile units. Highly recommended even if it will ONLY be used for blu-ray playback.
-Resolution depends on your personal preference. Your model supports both 720p and 1080i input resolution - though the native resolution more closely matches 720 pixel for pixel. There should not be a difference.
-I've seen demos of blu-ray on 720 native res LCD televisions for which the quality blows the full 1080 sets out of the water. The picture quality is dependent on more than just the number of pixels. Also, at more than a few feet away your eyes cannot see something that small, anyway - so the difference in sharpness will not be that noticeable.
-On this television (it is a 2008 model), the dynamic contrast is listed as 1,000,000:1 - though you will never ever see that in a motion picture. The native contrast is 30,000:1 - which is significant.
-As far as the jump from DVD - you should see a significant increase in quality even over up-converted DVDs. Dynamic range and color reproduction are much more significant in blu-ray (based on the quality of the transfer). If you are watching something like Commando or Predator - the comparison is not SO different that those not looking for it would see significant difference. However, try a movie like Casino Royale or 3:10 to Yuma and you'll see it even if you're half-blind.
-The frame rates on blu-ray are not higher. In fact, many times they are lower - but usually converted to 60Hz by the television. blu-ray is capable of 24p (fps) playback - which is the same frame-rate as film. The TV will generally convert that to it's native 60Hz by using a 2:3 pulldown method. Displaying one frame twice, then the next 3 times and alternating.
-Also, "true DVD" is not 720p - it's 480p. The native res of a DVD video is always 720x480 MPEG2. If you're getting 720p from your Harmon Kardon then it must be connected via HDMI or component.

Hope at least some of this info is helpful.

1080p24p/60p 120 hz confusion...?

chris00780

i'm looking into getting a new sony lcd WITHOUT the 120hz option. i noticed that the sony lcd im looking at ( KDL-40S4100) has a 24p input option with blu-ray. does this mean that since it has a 24p input option with the blu-ray player that the need for a 120hz lcd is pointless? i understand the need for the 3:2 pulldown when you have a 60hz tv trying to display 24fps film. im just a little confused about this option with blu-ray. if this is the case, does this hold true for upconverted dvd's or is that where the need for 120hz lcd's comes in to play. thanks!!!

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There are two advantages to the 120Hz:

1) Uniform motion of objects in the picture is much smoother, eliminating "trails". This is true for both video (60Hz) and film (24Hz) sources. This is a result of the interpolation of the extra frame from 60Hz sources. (For 24Hz sources, see below.)

2) if the set accepts 24p input, that works out to exactly 5 120Hz frames per one 24Hz movie frame, and that eliminates "judder". Judder comes from the fact that to convert 24Hz to 60Hz, one 24Hz frame produces 3 60Hz frames and the next will produce only 2 60Hz frames (3-2 pulldown). This uneven duration of display time causes non-uniform motion display. In addition, the 5 120Hz frames generated from the 24Hz frames are "interpolated" so that film "jitter" (the jerky display because of the slow frame rate) is reduced greatly.

In summary, if you are getting blu-ray, especially if you plan to watch a lot of film-originated material. 120Hz is the way to go.

The 24Hz output of a DVD player, both blu-ray and standard, can be a perfect replica of the original motion picture frame sequence. This is because the frames are "flagged" when recorded on the DVD, so it is possible for the circuitry to identify which frame to output at 24Hz and not output identical frames in sequence. So the 24hz benefits apply to both upconverted standard and blu-ray DVDs (played on a blu-ray player).

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If my blu ray player has upconversion does my receiver need it also?

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GovernorJa

I recently purchased a Samsung Blu-ray player that has upconversion. I am wanting to upgrade my receiver with one that has hdmi ports. The receiver I am looking at is a Sony that apparently does not have and I quote "no upconversion of standard definition content". I'm assuming if my blu ray player has it my receiver does not need to have it. Is that accurate?

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If your bluray has it, the receiver doesn't need it.The receiver is just "passing" the signal to the tv. "no upconversion of standard definition content" just means that the receiver doesn't do the upconverting, it would have to be from another source, which would be your blu ray player.

How do you connect a Blu Ray player to your TV?

ClockworkO

I know I sound a little dim and it is probably a silly question, trust me my male pride has lowered a little, but how do you connect a Blu Ray player to a TV? Is it through a Scart lead or just a HDMI cable?

Try to avoid the technical jargon, I ain't too advanced in that area.
Another thing, I have been told this but I just want to make sure, all Blu Ray players can read ordinary DVDs right?

Answer
Realistically, you want an HDMI cable. That's the best mate for your Blu-ray player and your TV.

The connection through SCART will not give you HD. That only happens with HDMI or composite cables, and HDMI is the better choice.

Yes, a Blu-ray player will play standard-definition DVDs.

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Can a wifi enabled Blu Ray player with applications access them without a smart TV?

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Daniel Sta

I have recently decided to purchase a home theater system/Blu Ray combo that is wifi enabled and has Netflix/Pandora/Youtube applications on it. I am also going to get a new TV but i don't really want a smart TV seeing as how they're a lot more expensive than regular LCD 1080p TV's.

I'm just wondering whether i need a smart TV in order to access the applications online, or if i can just connect to my wifi and the Blu Ray player will be able to use all of the applications by itself.

Also, i don't need full internet access on my TV, i was just hoping to use the applications that were already on the Blu Ray player like Youtube.

Thanks!

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Just connect the blu-ray player to the TV, The blu-ray will do everything. The TV doesn't have to be Internet capable at all.

Can picture quality differ between different blu ray players?

David

Could one blu ray player look much better than the other or are all blu ray players pretty much the same when it comes to playing blu rays? I know they differ in apps and such, but I just want great picture quality and wanted to know if some players might look bad.

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Yes, every Blu-ray player will give you a different overall image due to their color decoders, video processors, de-interlacing capabilities (when needed), power supplies, etc. Even if you play the same Blu-ray movie in all of them, in theory they all suppose to reproduce a slightly different image (at least). This is considering different brands. But if you're worried about "bad quality" with Blu-ray movies, I doubt you would be disappointed. Let's not forget that Blu-ray movies are mastered in native HD, usually 1080p or sometimes 1080i to 720p. What this means is that your image will be crystal clear 100% of the time with all or most players. And ofcourse, resolution doesn't guarantee anyone the right color reproduction, temperature, shadow detail, etc, etc. It is up to the user to choose the best possible player and adjust all the settings, from the player to the display. Some good players to consider: SONY PS3, Most Panasonic models, and all OPPO players. Good luck.

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Can you play blu ray movies on a non high definition television?

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Skylar K

I'm interested in buying a blu ray player but I don't have a high definition TV. Can I still use it to watch blu ray movies.

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Yes. The picture and sound quality may not be up to par, but as long as you have a Blu Ray player, you should be good to go.

How to burn pictures and video clips from camera and play on home television through blu-ray player?

Tyler

They are from the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 underwater and out of the water camera and i have burned them to a DVD-R disc through my computer and am looking to watch on tv on our Sony Blu-Ray player. I have tried loading the disc but it displays a message saying that the disc format cannot be played. What do I do? Do I have to buy a different disc or use a program to specially format the disc for dvd use?

Answer
Convert and Burn video to Blu-ray Movies for PS3, Blu-ray Player, HDTV

E.M. HD Video Converter is a wonderful video converter that lets you not only convert your favorite video to AVCHD which can work on PS3 and Blu-ray player, but also convert all video to HD (high definition) video formats like HD MPEG2 TS Video, HD H264 TS Video, HD WMV Video, HD DivX Video, HD Xvid Video, HD H.264 Video, HD Quick Time Video, HD MPEG4 Video, HD FLV Video, HD MKV Video. besides, E.M. HD Video Converter can easily burn all video and AVCHD video (mts, m2ts, ts) to DVD, DivX DVD.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=e.m.+hd+video+converter

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How much can I ask for this notebook?

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LievenAzer

It's a HP DV7 1165eb: CPU: Intel core 2 Duo @ 2.22 GhZ
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT 512 mb dedicated
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
HDD: 500GB
Blu-Ray player(not writer)
Please note it is 1,5 years old. I want to sell so that I can buy an Alienware notebook.

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new they ran for around 700 to 900. if u want to sell it, in that age 600 dollars wud be good. and according to the notebook its a dv7 sooo it has a good size screen if im not mistaken, so dont sell it too cheap.

Best blu-ray player software for a Windows 7 64-bit computer/PC?

Jeremy

What is the best Blu-ray disc player software for a 64-bit Windows 7 PC? I already have a Blu-ray drive installed and now i just need a good program to play Blu-rays on. What is everyone's suggestions?

Answer
Cyber Link Power DVD 10

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What are the best entry level (with decent sound) home theater sets without bluray but with wifi?

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Loren

I think I've decided to get a system (instead of separate components) but I don't want a blu-ray player included. I want to be able to stream music, though. Are there any good systems that meet these requirements? I've done some research and have found: Yamaha YHT-597, Sony BDV-E780W, Panasonic SC-HTB550 & Samsung HT-6500W. Are any of these good?

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The Yamaha is OK, the others are all solid crap.

There are better receivers in the $250 range, and I'd much rather buy a proper set of speakers made by a company that specialises in them, over speakers from any of the brands that you mention.

Shop around on Amazon and Newegg. Look at Pioneer, Yamaha and the like for receivers and Polk and Energy for speakers. You won't have to spend much more than you are already planning to, and you'll get much better sound for the money.

Any picture quality loss connecting via audio receiver?

Sarah

I am going to be purchasing a Yamaha 5.1 surround sound system. I have a Blu-Ray player, Apple TV and cable box that will all connect to it. I understand these all connect to the receiver and then the receiver connects to the TV.

My question is this - is there any picture quality loss by going through the receiver?

Answer
The more connections you have the greater chance of signal loss, but to be honest you probably wouldn't notice it.

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Is is possible to get a 1080p picture from a 1080p blu-ray player that's connected to a 720p tv?

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angel_girl

My friend says that when she plays a movie on her blu-ray player, she gets a 1080p picture, even though her tv is only 720p. Is this possible?

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No.

All HDTV's convert the input video signal to the resolution inside the TV.

This means your friends BluRay player is out-putting 1080 but the TV then down-converts the video to 720 for processing and display.

Same way if you feed the HDTV a standard def DVD which is 480. The TV will up-convert the video to 720.

How does Blu-ray player upconverting work?

Darkman

i saw a few Blu-ray players in the store today that said:

Upconverts DVDs to 1080p

Well, if I buy a blu-ray player and it upconverts my old dvds to 1080p, why would I every buy the higher priced blu-ray discs???

Do blu-ray discs go beyond 1080p???

man, sometimes this stuff is confusing.

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It is confusing, and the ads don't help since they MAY not lie, but can be misleading to consumers.

First point .. Blu-ray is native 1920x1080p ... the same as the maximum resolution consumer HDTVs (so called "True HD" ... a misnomer since 720p is also HD).

Now, why buy higher priced Blu-ray disks and not just watch DVDs?

It might help to consider that a DVD is native 720x480 pixels (NTSC). To upconvert that to fit a "True HD" 1920x1080 pixel display, the number of distinct dots (each defined as a specific colour) has to be increased by 2.25x vertically and 2.67x horizontally. Upconversion, processes the information in adjacent dots in the original image to fill in the dots on the higher resolution display (or in even more sophisticated processors even incorporate information from adjacent frames). The quality of the result is dependent on the sophistication of the video processing ... done well the result is a noticeable improvement on the original, but done poorly and the result can be worse. In all cases the DVD image is technically now a 1920x1080 pixel image, BUT no matter how well processed it can't ever provide as detailed an image as a native Blu-ray image. You can't get something from nothing.

The question for most consumers is whether a Blu-ray disk is worth the premium cost relative to DVD. The answer is unfortunately not easy since all sorts of variables are involved.

For example, are you watching on a 720p or 1080p display? If the former, well upconverted DVDs will look quite close to a Blu-ray movie downsampled to 720p. Or, is the Blu-ray disk a good remaster of the original high quality film, or simply a Blu-ray reissue of the original DVD master (in which case it may be little better than the DVD at best). Or, is the screen large enough and are you watching close enough to be able to appreciate the increased detail in a Blu-ray disk. Finally, is it worth a premium price to watch a drama or comedy where the visual detail isn't that important (vs a visual spectacle type Sci-Fi movie for example)

So, the long answer to your question is Blu-ray is, and will remain, more expensive than DVD. Blu-ray will always provide at least some improvement visually and audio wise over DVD. Whether it's worth the extra cost for Blu-ray then becomes a personal decision on a benefit-cost basis.

In general many consumers have concluded that at current price differentials DVD is good enough, but as the price difference decreases this may change. My recommendation is to evaluate for yourself based on your equipment and viewing conditions by comparing several movies on both Blu-ray and DVD ... then act accordingly.

Hope that helps.

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Is there a Bluray player with tuner and HDD and that could use as a TiVo or VCR?

blu ray player and recorder image

Vger6

Hi,
I need a Blu Ray player that comes with an internal hard drive, tv tuner (or at least that I can plug in my cable box to it and record) & that I could use as a Stand-alone TiVo or VCR.

Any recommendations?

Today I have a DVD recorder with such specifications and want to upgrade it.

Answer
There are no blu-ray recorders yet. I don't think the TV/Movie industry likes that idea either, so I expect when they do arrive, they'll be so crippled that they'll essentially be useless for, you know, recording TV.

I'm confused over change from DVD to Blu-ray. Can I use a Blu-ray disc in my regular DVD player?

iwonder?

I have a DVD Player/recorder that I just bought and now I see Blu-ray is going to take over. Can I play a Blu-ray disc in my regular DVD player??? Or will I have to buy a new player?

Answer
You cannot play blu ray on your dvd recorder.
But you can play your recorded dvd (and regular ones) on a blu-ray player.
You don't need a blu ray player if you don't have a HDTV.

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