What is the difference between a blu-ray player that has 1080p output vs. 1080p upconversion?

excelonx

I thought that all blu-ray players output in 1080p. Is this not the case?

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You can tell the player to output in 480, 720 or 1080 resolution.

Sony players will output 1080i out the component cable jacks, but not 1080p. For copy protection reasons you only get 1080p from the HDMI jack with Sony BluRay players.

Also - BluRay players will up-convert standard DVD's to what ever resolution you say - but this only works using a HDMI cable. If you use analog cables - you only get 480 resolution. (This is not bad as most televisions also up-convert from 480 to their internal resolution).

What is analog used for in Blu-ray discs and players?

bevrock

My receiver I would hook a blu-ray player to is a DenonAVR988 and can decode DTS but thats all I know

Also whats the difference between HDMI output and Analog output

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Are you talking about 7.1 analog channel outputs on the back of Blu-ray player ? These are used for connecting to an old receiver ( no DTS-HD MA or Dolby True HD decoder on board ) with 5.1 or 7.1 analog channel inputs to receive analog signal that converted HD sound format into PCM. It is a good thing to enjoy HD sounds without having a HD capable receiver.

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What Blu-Ray Player do you think is best.?

slum71

I just got a Samsung 52 inch LCD HDTV. I am looking to put a BluRay setup on it, but I need help making up my mind. I know several people suggest the PS3, but I am looking for something that will upconvert DVDs to near 1080p, and I am eventually going to set up a theater system onto it. I'd like to do some of the BD-Live stuff as well. Anyone have any suggestions or good or bad reviews about the players that they have. Thanks for your opinions.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882103400

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882676117

These both are BD players - that are under 1000 bucks...

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Panasonicâs latest Blu-ray Disc players are an exceptional value when it comes to Blu-ray performance. If itâs possible I would also wait and see what OPPO Digitalâs plans are for their new BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player. (Itâs supposed to be making its debut at the 2009 International CES, held January 8-11.) If the BDP-83 BD player performs as well with Blu-ray Discs as their upscaling players perform with DVD-Video discs then it will be tough to beat for those discerning consumers that have a significant investment in DVD-Video discs and/or whose tastes range beyond what is available with the current crop of BD releases. If the latter applies to you then I highly recommend that you check out Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelityâs DVD Benchmark.

Samsung hasnât had a very rosy past when it comes to their earlier BD players so at this point in time I would be very hesitant to recommend a Samsung BD player.

If you absolutely cannot wait a little while longer to see what shapes up at the upcoming CES 2009 then I recommend purchasing one of Panasonicâs new BD players.

OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/

Blu-ray Disc⢠Players from Panasonic
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Video/Blu-ray-Disc-Players.list.75009_11002_7000000000000005702

Sony PlayStation 3 (Firmware 2.1) Review
http://rapidshare.com/files/148341910/SHTHF_Sony_PlayStation_3_FW_2.1_Review.pdf.html

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What's the best Blu-Ray player on the market?

BOOM

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Best Blu-ray players 2012
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-blu-ray-players/

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