Pro Blu-ray Discussion Thread

TOX · 12th October 2007, 3:53 PM

I thought we could have a discussion thread where we can talk about whats going on with Blu-ray, future releases, specials etc.

With the release of the new 40GB PS3 coming out under $700 it's very positive for both Sony and Blu-ray supporters and it should hopefully increase the market share.

Even if your not a Blu-ray fanatic but have a PS3 the logical choice for people in the next gen movie department is Blu-ray as it's already avalible.

This thread is simply for people who are Blu-ray enthusiasts and we can keep the flame war crap out of it.

Some good sources for news on whats happening in the world of Blu-ray is

http://www.blu-ray.com/
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/

HD DVD vs Blu-ray Article @ EnGadget
http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/b...on-s-division/

Some of the more exciting news as of late is

300 Sold 400,000 Copies in HD with Blu-ray having a 2:1 sell rate against HD-DVD
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news...Top_400K_/1059
Hitachi 100GB Quad Layer Blu-ray disc will be supported on PS3
http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=21527

Grizz_li · 12th October 2007, 4:56 PM

Blu-Ray is half the reason I bought my PS3 for.
Open Season has never looked so good on my LCD.

Bar182 · 12th October 2007, 5:37 PM

I keep seeing all this stuff about Blu-ray winning but HD-DVD hasnt even done anything yet and is still going alright, it wont go away.

Cheatz · 12th October 2007, 7:42 PM

Still there's big support for it. Just look at JB-hifi on their website there's only a Blu-Ray banner and no hd-dvd titles are offered in their store. Blockbuster has also gone pro-blu-ray.

stevo4 · 12th October 2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheatz

Still there's big support for it. Just look at JB-hifi on their website there's only a Blu-Ray banner and no hd-dvd titles are offered in their store. Blockbuster has also gone pro-blu-ray.

Thats because they were paid to be... cough..cough.. are bd exclusive.

BB ehmm.. Netflix, America's biggest online video rental business, rent more HD DVD's than Blu-ray. Close to two thirds of their customers stated that HD DVD is their preferred choice.

Paramount /Dreamworks went HD DVD exclusive.

Point being HD DVD isnt going away. It has as much chance as Blu-ray of becoming the replacement for the DVD. Which is not forseeable for either of the formats for a long time.

Zee · 13th October 2007, 7:06 AM

Are Blu-Ray players multi zone-able yet? this is my main reason for being anti Blu Ray Sony and their region code issues...

Z...

TOX · 13th October 2007, 7:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zee

Are Blu-Ray players multi zone-able yet? this is my main reason for being anti Blu Ray Sony and their region code issues...

Z...

A new player has just been released that is supposed to be

Damion · 13th October 2007, 7:34 PM

did you read about the new 100 gig br disks that are supposedly readable with current players with a firmware upgrade? would be nice to see 2 disc spedial editions shrunk to 1.

Rezin · 13th October 2007, 7:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOX

A new player has just been released that is supposed to be

Have you got a model number for that one?

congoh · 13th October 2007, 7:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damion

did you read about the new 100 gig br disks that are supposedly readable with current players with a firmware upgrade? would be nice to see 2 disc spedial editions shrunk to 1.

Read about them. Problem is, we don't know how much they cost. If they price it right (assuming that its technically possible to do so), that might take off.

Even HD-DVD is following the trend and is developing multi layer disks with higher capacity.

PsychoSmiley · 13th October 2007, 8:25 PM

TOX weren't you given a whole shitload of BR stuff for free? I wouldn't be surprised that you are only banging on about it because it was a agreement that you made with them to get them for free.

<pRo>ToSs · 13th October 2007, 8:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoSmiley

TOX weren't you given a whole shitload of BR stuff for free? I wouldn't be surprised that you are only banging on about it because it was a agreement that you made with them to get them for free.

oh waaaa.

Blu Ray is a more advanced technology. It's limitations are far less than HD DVD. Nuff said.

stevo4 · 13th October 2007, 8:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by <pRo>ToSs

oh waaaa.

Blu Ray is a more advanced technology. It's limitations are far less than HD DVD. Nuff said.

In what way???

Typical BD fannboi FUD.

SSJX · 13th October 2007, 8:42 PM

Blu-ray FTW!
Higher per layer capacity and hardened protection coating (against scratches and fingerprints) is a huge plus over HD-DVD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoSmiley

TOX weren't you given a whole shitload of BR stuff for free? I wouldn't be surprised that you are only banging on about it because it was a agreement that you made with them to get them for free.

this can't be true....
*meets TOX in back alley for my fair share

<pRo>ToSs · 13th October 2007, 8:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevo4

In what way???

Typical BD fannboi FUD.

Has a higher theoretical limit for the max capacity.

12th October 2007, 3:53 PM	#1
TOX Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On the Big Blind Posts: 10,207	Pro Blu-ray Discussion Thread I thought we could have a discussion thread where we can talk about whats going on with Blu-ray, future releases, specials etc. With the release of the new 40GB PS3 coming out under $700 it's very positive for both Sony and Blu-ray supporters and it should hopefully increase the market share. Even if your not a Blu-ray fanatic but have a PS3 the logical choice for people in the next gen movie department is Blu-ray as it's already avalible. This thread is simply for people who are Blu-ray enthusiasts and we can keep the flame war crap out of it. Some good sources for news on whats happening in the world of Blu-ray is http://www.blu-ray.com/ http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/ HD DVD vs Blu-ray Article @ EnGadget http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/19/b...on-s-division/ Some of the more exciting news as of late is 300 Sold 400,000 Copies in HD with Blu-ray having a 2:1 sell rate against HD-DVD http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news...Top_400K_/1059 Hitachi 100GB Quad Layer Blu-ray disc will be supported on PS3 http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=21527 __________________ HT Gear - Epson TW-1000 1080P Projector :: 100" Motorized Screen :: PS3 60GB :: PS3 40GB White (Region A) :: Toshiba XE1 :: XBOX 360 :: HD-DVD Addon :: Onkyo TX-SR705 :: Quad Core HTPC Speakers - Dali Concept 10 Fronts :: Concept 2 Rears :: Concept Center :: Concept Sub

12th October 2007, 5:37 PM	#3
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13th October 2007, 7:06 AM	#6
Zee Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,413	Are Blu-Ray players multi zone-able yet? this is my main reason for being anti Blu Ray Sony and their region code issues... Z... __________________ Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines...

13th October 2007, 8:25 PM	#11
PsychoSmiley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brunswick East, Melbourne Posts: 3,805	TOX weren't you given a whole shitload of BR stuff for free? I wouldn't be surprised that you are only banging on about it because it was a agreement that you made with them to get them for free. __________________ Currently Playing: Uncharted 2: Amongst Thieves (PS3) Awaiting: A bunch of games that exceed the character limit. The Game Collection *(Yes, these are legit copies and I have them all)* PS3 Trophy Card - PsychoSmiley

12th October 2007, 4:56 PM	#2
Grizz_li Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Syd Posts: 518	Blu-Ray is half the reason I bought my PS3 for. Open Season has never looked so good on my LCD.

12th October 2007, 7:42 PM	#4
Cheatz Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,065	Still there's big support for it. Just look at JB-hifi on their website there's only a Blu-Ray banner and no hd-dvd titles are offered in their store. Blockbuster has also gone pro-blu-ray.

13th October 2007, 7:34 PM	#8
Damion Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 376	did you read about the new 100 gig br disks that are supposedly readable with current players with a firmware upgrade? would be nice to see 2 disc spedial editions shrunk to 1.