What form of blu ray player should i get?

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Fernando

I just bought a 55" HDTV 1080p 120HZ LED tv and now want blu ray. I have it next to my desktop tower. If I get an internal blu ray drive player in my desktop tower and my monitor comes with a HDMI port which i can connect to the tv will the quality of picture be different? Or would a regular blu ray player be better?

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You can go either way (assuming your computer is capable of handling blu-ray ... check the requirements ... the graphic card must be fast enough, for example). However if you go with the built in computer drive note you can't expect to "connect (the monitor) to the TV". Why? The TV and the monitor are display devices. The blu-ray player is a source device. You can only connect a display to a source.

A stand alone player will offer other capability beside just playing Blu-ray disks (e.g. Picassa, Netflix or other services, USB playback of Jpeg and video, decoding of HD audio from the Blu-ray disk. On the other hand, a computer drive allows you to (potentially ... you have to buy capable software as well as the drive) rip Blu-ray disks to the computer for conversion or use as in media centre mode. Which fits your needs better depends on your needs.

I think you will find by the time you pay for the drive and software (and maybe to get a faster graphics card or upgrade the computer RAM) a stand alone player may look pretty good. Note that even basic players handle Blu-ray essentially identically to premium players (the extra $$ primarily buys better build quality, extra features and better DVD performance).

Does my Dell Inspiron 1525 have a Blu Ray Player?

ebss

I bought this Inspirton 1525 last December.
And I want to know if it has a blu ray player already installed.

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Does the CD/DVD rom say "blu ray" on it with a little logo?

"Intel Celeron M 550 (2.00GHz, 1MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)

Windows Vista Home Basic

15.4" WXGA (1280x800) Widescreen Display

2GB RAM DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz

Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

160GB SATA 5400rpm Hard Drive

Internal 56K Modem and Integrated Ethernet 10/100 Network Card

**********8X Dual-layer DVD+/-RW Optical Drive****************

Dell Wireless 1390 (802.11b/g 54 Mbps)

Media card 8 in 1 card reader

Input and Output Ports: 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, IEEE 1394a, RJ11,
RJ45, 2 headphone, 1 microphone, 1 ExpressCard 54mm slot, 3 mini-
card slots, consumer IR, S-Video

6-cell Lithium Ion Battery

Unless you custom ordered it i doubt it came with a blu-ray player. You can pick one up online, in the laptop form factor for about 189.99 to 239.99$ depending on where you shop

External full sized burners, USB interface run about 169.99-200.00$


Your intergrated video card "Intel Graphics Media Accellerator X3100" May also not be fast enough for blu ray playback, Could end up with Chops,lag and tessellation errors since its the bottom o' the bin VGA card.

But it is a dell afterall :P

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What are my options when choosing a media player that can run movies?

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A

off of a external hard drive or a memory stick via USB and connects to a tv with AV

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You can buy one of four types of players --

1) Regular media player. This plays files off USB sources or a hard drive directly to an attached TV. Example of this is WDTV.

2) From a media playing DVD or Blu-ray player. There's many DVD and Blu-ray players with USB ports that can handle a hard drive or USB drive for playing back media files in a wide range of file types. These can be as cheap as stand alone no-disc media player, and also play movies from off DVD-R discs. Many Blu-ray players with these features also have web-enabled video features as well.

3) Network connected media players. These players combine media play back with a network connection so they can play files off a PC in another room, or from the web.

4) Game consoles like PS3 or Xbox 360 can play back many media files. In addition, there's programs like Tversity that can help you playback web video as well on these machines.

My first choice would be DVD or Blu-ray player with media playback features. They seem like they offer the most bang for the buck. Example of an inexpensive USB DVD player is below.

Can you play the picture on your computer screen through your tv with only a hdmi cable?

Bexs

I am looking to play the picture that is coming through on my laptop through my tv screen. Is an hdmi cable the right way to do this? I am mainly wanting to use this for video calls (ie skype), and am just wanting to make sure that if I brought this cable, that I would be able to plug my computer into my tv (via the cable) and have the moving picture on the laptop playback through my tv's screen. Is this possible?

Answer
Yes I recommend you use a hdmi cable.

- Primary monitor means you choose one monitor to use and have picture.
- Dual monitor means you have two monitors on viewing the same thing.
- Extended monitor means extra room to put stuff onto using how many monitors you want.ect
.ect

For video + audio: Best.
- 1st hdmi cable to hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on receiver for surround sound audio, then 2nd hdmi cable to hdmi out on receiver to hdmi in on tv for tv video.
or
- dvi-d + s/pdif to hdmi converter and then use the above setup.
or
- Hdmi cable to hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on tv for tv video and tv audio.



(Instead of to tv, you could go from receiver first with any video cable, then hdmi from receiver to tv and maybe your receiver can upconvert/upscale other video signals other than hdmi-set the settings).

For video: From best to least.
- hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on tv.
or
- dvi out on computer/laptop to dvi in on tv.
or
- dvi-d to hdmi cable (does not carry audio).
or
- vga out on computer/laptop to vga in on tv.
or
- component out on computer/laptop to component in on tv.
or
- s video(super-video) out on computer/laptop to s video in on tv.
or
- composite video (video) out on computer/laptop to composite video in on tv.
or
- coax video out on computer/laptop to coax video in on tv.


(For audio, it is possible to go to tv with hdmi cable, then tv's audio outs go to receiver).

For audio: From best to least.
- hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on receiver.
or
- s/pdif coaxial or s/pdif optical out on computer/laptop to s/pdif coaxial or s/pdif optical in on receiver.
or
- rca, Red (right channel) and white (left channel) stereo out on computer/laptop to in on receiver or tv.

Now there is usb options.
- Like displayport cable to hdmi adaptor, or use a regular usb on a blu-ray player.



For audio:
- You have to use a hdmi cable for audio if you have a 8 channel=7.1 surround sound speaker system hooked/wired up to your 7.1 receiver. You want to use hdmi cable for audio if your receiver supports the dolby-true-hd or dts-hd surround sound formats.
- You need to download k-lite codec pack for windows media player or media player classic and use ffdshow decoder (output -> ac3 s/pdif encode mode+48000 hz+many other settings) to send a surround sound signal through a s/pdif cable.

For computer speakers for sound card audio:
- If you have a sound card that supports multi-channel audio (select output + 5.1 or 7.1.ect speaker setup).
- Some computers have a sound card that can decode audio to a receiver.

For video:
- You need a video driver that supports multiple monitors and/or can use dual/clone view.
or
- If you cannot use the above (if your video driver is up to date and is not able to do multiple monitors or dual/clone view),
- Method 1: Use a control center for your video driver or windows media center so you can set your tv as your primary monitor+many other settings.
(I have a ati display driver, so I downloaded a matching version of my ati display driver with ati/amd catalyst control center).
- Method 2: Shut down computer, hook up video cable, disconnect your monitor (vga), turn tv onto either video 1 or hdmi or w/e works, then turn on computer and video will display on tv.

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If I bought a Blu-Ray player could I play videos off a Usb drive?

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Jaron

I have a few movies on my computer. If I went and bought a Blu-Ray player would I be able to put the movies on my flashdrive and plug it into the player and play it? Also anyone know any good blu ray players out there that are pretty cheap?

Answer
It depends on what formats the player is able to play. Not every type of file is able to be played, what each player can play back varies. Do a little research on what player you are interested, their item descriptions tell what file they are able to playback. I got a panasonic that works with my panasonic tv, helps cut down on the amount of remotes needed. Doesn't have a lot of playback of usb file types, but i have my computer connected to my tv.

How do I get Wi-Fi on blu-ray to work?

D

I have a Netgear N150 Wireless Adapter and LG BD630 Blu-Ray Player, how do I get the wifi to work?

Answer
The USB port on that player is for playback of video files from a flash drive. It is not a port for a Wi-Fi adapter.

If you want to connect your player to a wireless network, you could buy a wireless gaming adapter or bridge like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156258&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Network+-+Wireless+Adapters-_-Trendnet-_-33156258 .

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Can you play the picture on your computer screen through your tv with only a hdmi cable?

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Bexs

I am looking to play the picture that is coming through on my laptop through my tv screen. Is an hdmi cable the right way to do this? I am mainly wanting to use this for video calls (ie skype), and am just wanting to make sure that if I brought this cable, that I would be able to plug my computer into my tv (via the cable) and have the moving picture on the laptop playback through my tv's screen. Is this possible?

Answer
Yes I recommend you use a hdmi cable.

- Primary monitor means you choose one monitor to use and have picture.
- Dual monitor means you have two monitors on viewing the same thing.
- Extended monitor means extra room to put stuff onto using how many monitors you want.ect
.ect

For video + audio: Best.
- 1st hdmi cable to hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on receiver for surround sound audio, then 2nd hdmi cable to hdmi out on receiver to hdmi in on tv for tv video.
or
- dvi-d + s/pdif to hdmi converter and then use the above setup.
or
- Hdmi cable to hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on tv for tv video and tv audio.



(Instead of to tv, you could go from receiver first with any video cable, then hdmi from receiver to tv and maybe your receiver can upconvert/upscale other video signals other than hdmi-set the settings).

For video: From best to least.
- hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on tv.
or
- dvi out on computer/laptop to dvi in on tv.
or
- dvi-d to hdmi cable (does not carry audio).
or
- vga out on computer/laptop to vga in on tv.
or
- component out on computer/laptop to component in on tv.
or
- s video(super-video) out on computer/laptop to s video in on tv.
or
- composite video (video) out on computer/laptop to composite video in on tv.
or
- coax video out on computer/laptop to coax video in on tv.


(For audio, it is possible to go to tv with hdmi cable, then tv's audio outs go to receiver).

For audio: From best to least.
- hdmi out on computer/laptop to hdmi in on receiver.
or
- s/pdif coaxial or s/pdif optical out on computer/laptop to s/pdif coaxial or s/pdif optical in on receiver.
or
- rca, Red (right channel) and white (left channel) stereo out on computer/laptop to in on receiver or tv.

Now there is usb options.
- Like displayport cable to hdmi adaptor, or use a regular usb on a blu-ray player.



For audio:
- You have to use a hdmi cable for audio if you have a 8 channel=7.1 surround sound speaker system hooked/wired up to your 7.1 receiver. You want to use hdmi cable for audio if your receiver supports the dolby-true-hd or dts-hd surround sound formats.
- You need to download k-lite codec pack for windows media player or media player classic and use ffdshow decoder (output -> ac3 s/pdif encode mode+48000 hz+many other settings) to send a surround sound signal through a s/pdif cable.

For computer speakers for sound card audio:
- If you have a sound card that supports multi-channel audio (select output + 5.1 or 7.1.ect speaker setup).
- Some computers have a sound card that can decode audio to a receiver.

For video:
- You need a video driver that supports multiple monitors and/or can use dual/clone view.
or
- If you cannot use the above (if your video driver is up to date and is not able to do multiple monitors or dual/clone view),
- Method 1: Use a control center for your video driver or windows media center so you can set your tv as your primary monitor+many other settings.
(I have a ati display driver, so I downloaded a matching version of my ati display driver with ati/amd catalyst control center).
- Method 2: Shut down computer, hook up video cable, disconnect your monitor (vga), turn tv onto either video 1 or hdmi or w/e works, then turn on computer and video will display on tv.

Vizio Bluray VBR120 not recognizing my Seagate external hard drive?

Sapphyreop

I am trying to watch videos on my hard drive on my bluray via external hard drive and it's not recognizing the player at all. Help! I have the Seagate STAY3000100 3TB if that helps at all.
Yeah, I think you're right. I got bad information from somewhere. I purchased this hard drive a few weeks ago and recently bought this hard drive to play movies via my bluray. Do you know of any blurays that can play movies off of hard drives?

Answer
According to the information that I can find on your blu-ray player, it only supports jpeg (pictures) and mp3's (music). The unit does not support video via USB


http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-VBR120-Blu-ray-Player-Internet/dp/B003ZV8U76


USB Media Playback

In addition to the above disc formats, the VBR120 lets you play back MP3s from a connected USB device, or display and view slideshows of your favorite JPEG photos. You can also play these formats back from disc, if you'd prefer to burn them to a DVD or CD.

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What do you prefer out of the PS3 or the Wii and why?

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mrscross78

I personally prefer the Wii as it's really great fun and interactive.
Thanks for any replies.

Answer
Both systems appeal to different markets.

The Playstation 3 is a Blu-Ray player capable of streaming music, videos or pictures off your computer and displaying them onto your TV. It can upscale standard definition DVD's to 720 and 1080 resolutions. It is able to download movie trailers from the Playstation store. It's more than a gaming console, it has the potential (some already exhibited) to be the center of your home entertainment center. Video is output purely digital via HDMI along with audio. Audio support is up to 7.1 surround sound. The Playstation appeals more to people who enjoy high definition gaming along with surround sound audio which allows you to be fully immersed into the experience. Alot of the games released are for a more mature audience. The Playstation interfaces with the Playstation Portable. You are able to turn on, off and control your Playstation 3 with your PSP. This includes watching movies, viewing photos or listening to music. This allows you to take your PSP anywhere in the world, access the Internet wirelessly and interface with your PS3. The PS3 controller supports the ability to sense both rotational orientation and translational acceleration along all three dimensional axes so there is some feedback with the controller and interaction with games. There is a rumble enabled controller coming soon. Some versions of the PS3 support backward compatability with the huge library of PS1 and PS2 games. You are also able to install Linux and stream games that are installed onto your computer to your Playstation 3 and play them using a USB keyboard and mouse attached to it.

The Wii on the other hand does basically one thing and one thing very well - games. It does not offer any sort of movie playback - high definition or even standard DVD's. It does not support putting video out digitally, it uses RCA or Component for video, both are analog. It outputs display at 480, it will not output at 720 or 1080 resolutions. It does not support anything more than 2 channels of audio. Most games are rated E or appeal to a younger audience with less violence, gore and language. You cannot play any music on it, stream any videos or photos to it and then onto your TV or home audio system. The Wii does not interface at all with the Nintendo DS. The Wii does support GameCube games and they have and are releasing more NES games that you can purchase and play.

As you can see, both systems offer things the other doesn't and both have different places they will end up being used. I personally purchased a Playstation 3 for Blu-Ray movie playback. I have since enabled it as a streaming movie, music and photo player. I also enjoy some gaming on it, although I am primary a computer gamer. I purchased a Wii and while very interactive, found the experience to be fairly shallow and at times when I didn't feel like being interactive, unable to do so. I returned it. I don't have kids (more of a Wii friendly console) or an interest in the interactivity the Wii allows and don't generally find the Nintendo library unappealing. I prefer high definition movie playback, standard definition movie upscaling, 7.1 audio surround sound and 1080 resolution gaming. I'm glad you enjoy your Wii. The key to any system is to be happy with it and make sure it fits your needs/wants.

I have a semi proffessional video camera that uses hdv tapes, whats the best way to transfer them?

Sal

whats the best way to transfer them for editing and then putting it on dvd so that I retain the image and sound quality?
sorry, a bit new to all this. thnaks if you can help:)

Answer
Connect a firewire cable to the camcorder's DV port and the computer's firewire port.

USB won't work. USB-to-firewire cable/converteradapter things won't work.

Launch the DV/HDV capable video editor and import or capture the video.

This will be uncompressed, 1080i, high definition video. 60 minutes of this will consume about 44 gig of your computer's hard drive space.

After editing, you can export or render to whatever you want or need. For uploading to a video sharing site (like YouTube), an h.264 encoded MOV or AVI file at high quality is good.

For a regular standard definition DVD, you can use that same h.264 file with a DVD rendering app (like iDVD or DVD Maker) to make a DVD-player readable standard definition disc (VOB file).

For high definition video, you should render out to a "Blu Ray" format (MTS) file and burn to a Blu Ray disc using a Blu Ray burner (LaCie makes good ones). This disc will playback only in a Blu Ray player.

Since you did not tell us which camcorder, computer, operating system or video editor, there's not much more detail we can provide...

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