questions about blu ray players?

Yannd

I am looking to get myself a blu ray player and also one for my mom and one for my dad for christmas. I am in college so I'm pretty tight on money. What are the best cheap blu ray players and the places to shop to get the best cheap ones? also when looking online I'm seeing a lot of refurbished blu ray players for cheap, any comments on there? do people ever experience problems with them? best refurbished brands? just need some general information on blu rays, all advice and answers appreciated, thanks!

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I myself don't feel comfortable buying refurbished units although probably most of the returned units are cosmetic issues, but that is not to say they couldn't have had mechanical or electrical issues, but that's just me.

The best buy and quality blu ray player is still the Sony PS3, which I own and works great. The only two things is it does not come with a IR remote you have to use the joystick it comes with unless you buy the optional remote. You must also set all the video and audio settings to get the best picture, not a big deal but you do need to get into the menus.

Remember you must also have a high definition television to see the benefits of a blu ray so keep that in mind.

Kevin
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Can I play a Blu-Ray DVD on my regular DVD player?

Ladyhawke

I bought the normal DVD version of Star Trek, but I hear that the Blu-Ray edition is much better, and I want to buy it. I don't have money right now to purchase a Blu-Ray DVD, I want to play it on my existing DVD player.

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To answer your question as simply as possible... No, your current DVD player will not play Blu-ray DVDs. You would need to purchase a Blu-ray DVD player, or a PS3. And you are correct, the Blu-ray edition is outstandingly better than the regular DVD. Live long, and prosper. Hope this helps. Good luck, and Happy Holidays.

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Need help with Blu-Ray Player?

ShockT

I got a Blu-Ray Player for X-mas. Earlier I watched Inception and it was beautiful. I am now trying to watch Avatar but it says I need to install local storage.
How is this done? Please answer my questions ASAP! Thank you! (:

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What blu-ray player software do you useï¼
Suggest you change another software to test.

questions about blu ray players?

Yannd

I am looking to get myself a blu ray player and also one for my mom and one for my dad for christmas. I am in college so I'm pretty tight on money. What are the best cheap blu ray players and the places to shop to get the best cheap ones? also when looking online I'm seeing a lot of refurbished blu ray players for cheap, any comments on there? do people ever experience problems with them? best refurbished brands? just need some general information on blu rays, all advice and answers appreciated, thanks!

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I myself don't feel comfortable buying refurbished units although probably most of the returned units are cosmetic issues, but that is not to say they couldn't have had mechanical or electrical issues, but that's just me.

The best buy and quality blu ray player is still the Sony PS3, which I own and works great. The only two things is it does not come with a IR remote you have to use the joystick it comes with unless you buy the optional remote. You must also set all the video and audio settings to get the best picture, not a big deal but you do need to get into the menus.

Remember you must also have a high definition television to see the benefits of a blu ray so keep that in mind.

Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist

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How to set up analog cables with blu ray?

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John

My amp only takes analog cable input, and I watch movies with headphones plugged into that amp. Now, what will give me better sound? Running analog directly from the blu ray player to the amp, or running the analog from my hdtv to the amp? Will the hdtv act like a converter, making the hdmi's digital signal into an analog signal? Which of these will give me better results? I'm just a teenager, I'm not a scientist, so I'm lost on this, lol. Thanks.

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You've asked this same question 3 times. I already answered it for you.

Kevin

Do i need to have an HD tv to use a blue ray player?

Danjc

Do I need an HD Tv to use a Blu ray player, if i do do I have to buy a new HD Tv or is there a converter i can get for my current tv.
I reallt dont understand all this, a picture is a picture. I dont see a difference between new flat sceen hd and an old tv. Or a VHS to a Dvd.

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You don't understand what? You might be blind if you can't tell the difference between 480 standard or 1080p HD?

I really don't believe any of your statements since they make no sense.

Go to a store that has a Blu-Ray player and 1080p HDTV running a demo and tell me you can't see the difference between old tube 480 standard def and the HDTV?

Answer to your insane question - No, you don't need an HDTV to watch Blu-Ray but you will only see a crappy picture like watching TV in the 70's. It is sending a 1080p video signal but if the TV can only produce a 480 standard resolution picture that is all you are going to see.

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If i sell my blu ray player, will the people that i sold it to be able to access my netflix?

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So i've been accessing netflix on my blu ray player, but I play on selling it soon. My question is, will the people that i sell the player to be able to access my netflix and watch entertainment for free? I never type in a username and password when connecting to netflix thru my blu ray player so i have no way of knowing if they would be able to connect themselves or not. Detailed answer would be great, thanks.

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You should be able to deactivate it on the player. I know Sony's have their own convoluted registration system site on which you should delete the player.

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

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.

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

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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.

Will I be able to notice the difference on a 24" TV when using a blu ray player?

Ben

I am considering buying a Blu ray player to use on a 24" 1080p TV, my question is will I be able to notice the difference or will it just be a waste of £75?

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Not as simple a question as it sounds.

Quick answer ... Doubtful ... although if you sit close enough (less than 6') and have good eyesight you may see some slight improvement in picture sharpness. You will be getting a bit different colour to DVD too, but without an A/B comparison you probably won't notice.

To provide some data, a study done by Toshiba a few years back showed that about 25% of viewers so NO difference between DVD and Blu-ray of the same movie on identical 40" 1080p HDTVs, and a further ~25% saw slight differences, but not enough to justify the higher cost.

The reality is that Blu-ray CAN be a significant improvement on DVD under the right conditions, but many things can result in it being at best a slight improvement. Some things that bear on the issue: size and resolution of the display, viewing distance, eyesight of the viewer, how the display is connected (HDMI or other), how the DVD is played (good upscaling DVD players CAN give virtually an identical result to Blu-ray under some conditions), quality of the original material and how it was mastered (Some Blu-ray versions of movies are actually poorer than older DVD versions, at least to some viewers).

That all said, Blu-ray players are now relatively cheap, so IF you need a new player (i..e don't have an upscaling DVD player with HDMI output) a Blu-ray player is BOTH an upscaling DVD player and a Blu-ray player. This would be a good choice also if you buy movies and are considering whether to buy Blu-ay of DVD now. On the other hand if you rent movies and have a good DVD player and don't plan to upgrade your TV any time soon don't waste your money.

EDIT: Once again (sigh!) I have to disagree with Grumpy Mac. HD vs SD TV is NOT the same as DVD vs Blu-ray. The former is quite obviously different, while DVD, even on the most basic non-progressive DVD player will still look fairly close to Blu-ray quality on a 24" HDTV.

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Will I be able to notice the difference on a 24" TV when using a blu ray player?

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Ben

I am considering buying a Blu ray player to use on a 24" 1080p TV, my question is will I be able to notice the difference or will it just be a waste of £75?

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Not as simple a question as it sounds.

Quick answer ... Doubtful ... although if you sit close enough (less than 6') and have good eyesight you may see some slight improvement in picture sharpness. You will be getting a bit different colour to DVD too, but without an A/B comparison you probably won't notice.

To provide some data, a study done by Toshiba a few years back showed that about 25% of viewers so NO difference between DVD and Blu-ray of the same movie on identical 40" 1080p HDTVs, and a further ~25% saw slight differences, but not enough to justify the higher cost.

The reality is that Blu-ray CAN be a significant improvement on DVD under the right conditions, but many things can result in it being at best a slight improvement. Some things that bear on the issue: size and resolution of the display, viewing distance, eyesight of the viewer, how the display is connected (HDMI or other), how the DVD is played (good upscaling DVD players CAN give virtually an identical result to Blu-ray under some conditions), quality of the original material and how it was mastered (Some Blu-ray versions of movies are actually poorer than older DVD versions, at least to some viewers).

That all said, Blu-ray players are now relatively cheap, so IF you need a new player (i..e don't have an upscaling DVD player with HDMI output) a Blu-ray player is BOTH an upscaling DVD player and a Blu-ray player. This would be a good choice also if you buy movies and are considering whether to buy Blu-ay of DVD now. On the other hand if you rent movies and have a good DVD player and don't plan to upgrade your TV any time soon don't waste your money.

EDIT: Once again (sigh!) I have to disagree with Grumpy Mac. HD vs SD TV is NOT the same as DVD vs Blu-ray. The former is quite obviously different, while DVD, even on the most basic non-progressive DVD player will still look fairly close to Blu-ray quality on a 24" HDTV.

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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