The Official Blu-Ray Thread

ac2539 · 02-29-2008, 02:48 AM

So since the HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray thread is over, heres a Blu-Ray specific thread.

Official Blu-Ray site: Blu-ray Disc

I get my blu-ray info here though:

Blu-ray.com - Blu-ray Movies, Players, Recorders, Media and Software

I'm patiently waiting for the Kill Bill Series and Matrix Trilogy to be released, if ever.

***Zeuceone*** · 02-29-2008, 02:50 AM

blu ray ftw. we need more selections to choose from.

FG2MN · 02-29-2008, 03:39 AM

I want ALOT of movies from paramount on BD. ie beowulf, transformers etc. and some pixar movies.

bizzybearfigiblue · 02-29-2008, 03:38 PM

even tho this is all Blu-Ray now... i still feel the need for a poll, so i added one...

Firestrife · 02-29-2008, 03:42 PM

I'd get a PS3 for the fact that it currently is one of the only upgradeable Blu-Ray player on the market due to its internet capability.

ac2539 · 02-29-2008, 03:46 PM

haha, i was just on blu-ray.com's player list and on the bottom it shows related threads and theres a PS3 vs Standalone thread listed on there as well.

**NBPRudy** · 02-29-2008, 03:49 PM

Voted!PS3 FTMFW!!

06si · 03-01-2008, 03:04 PM

i voted PS3 for now but that may change as technology advances and the current PS3 isn't capable of handling it (like next gen high defintion i.e 3-D high def)

HTX · 03-01-2008, 04:28 PM

hold ur flames for a moment plz. I was at best buy one day checkin out ps3 games and i overheard the dept employee telling a customer that a stand alone is better because playing blu-ray movies on the ps3 kills the lense due to the constant beam reading the movie data as opposed to a ps3 game where data is read then loaded and no constant reading beam but i cant speak on if this is true or not. I watch movies on mine and im not sure on this sine the games are bluray format... i dunno something to at least search and check out.

***07mugencivic*** · 03-01-2008, 04:30 PM

voted

ac2539 · 03-01-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTX

hold ur flames for a moment plz. I was at best buy one day checkin out ps3 games and i overheard the dept employee telling a customer that a stand alone is better because playing blu-ray movies on the ps3 kills the lense due to the constant beam reading the movie data as opposed to a ps3 game where data is read then loaded and no constant reading beam but i cant speak on if this is true or not. I watch movies on mine and im not sure on this sine the games are bluray format... i dunno something to at least search and check out.

ive heard something on the lines of that too

HTX · 03-01-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ac2539

ive heard something on the lines of that too

i guess we will find out sooner or later how long the ps3 will hold up. There are ppl that are running them at their main bluray player and dont even play videogames on them so i think that says something.

06si · 03-01-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTX

i guess we will find out sooner or later how long the ps3 will hold up. There are ppl that are running them at their main bluray player and dont even play videogames on them so i think that says something.

my dad is doing that with his 40gb ps3. I use my 60gb for mostly games and blu-ray once in a while

skandal57 · 03-03-2008, 02:31 PM

Stand alone... but wait awhile longer for prices to drop. The newest players are far more advanced then the first generation player thats in the ps3... they have the capability of 24fps, blu rays' new interactive menu's, and the processors are dedicated to video quality playback... the panasonic is very nice and the sony s500 is great as well... the sharp has a digital noise issue that ive seen more then once on most sets to incluse sharp panels

Shark Tek · 03-03-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTX

hold ur flames for a moment plz. I was at best buy one day checkin out ps3 games and i overheard the dept employee telling a customer that a stand alone is better because playing blu-ray movies on the ps3 kills the lense due to the constant beam reading the movie data as opposed to a ps3 game where data is read then loaded and no constant reading beam but i cant speak on if this is true or not. I watch movies on mine and im not sure on this sine the games are bluray format... i dunno something to at least search and check out.

Don't believe what those Semi Geek Squad dudes say.

If that were true then I will not buy a stand alone either because I will kill the lense too.

ac2539 · 03-04-2008, 12:39 AM

what i heard along with that is that with stand alones, they dont constantly read the disc like the ps3

Shark Tek · 03-04-2008, 10:08 AM

The only positive points of a stand alone player are:

*Price
*Size
*Style
*Audio

Toxis · 03-04-2008, 01:41 PM

^Forgot Audio quality and control ability.

ac2539 · 05-01-2008, 12:23 AM

Cloverfield on Blu-Ray June 3rd. Might want to hold off on that DVD purchase.

Blu-ray.com - Cloverfield Blu-ray Gets Detailed

***CivicEX08*** · 05-01-2008, 03:24 AM

I bought a PS3 the other week so I'm on the Blu-Ray train. :)

View Poll Results: Which Blu-Ray player??
PS3	48	85.71%
Standalone Blu-Ray player	8	14.29%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

02-29-2008, 02:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
ac2539 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 21 Posts: 1,672 iTrader: 3 / 100%	The Official Blu-Ray Thread So since the HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray thread is over, heres a Blu-Ray specific thread. Official Blu-Ray site: Blu-ray Disc I get my blu-ray info here though: Blu-ray.com - Blu-ray Movies, Players, Recorders, Media and Software I'm patiently waiting for the Kill Bill Series and Matrix Trilogy to be released, if ever. Last edited by ac2539; 02-29-2008 at 02:55 AM.

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Shark Tek Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 710 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The only positive points of a stand alone player are: Price Size Style Audio Last edited by Shark Tek; 03-04-2008 at 06:32 PM.

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Firestrife Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 20 Posts: 3,371 Keenan iTrader: 9 / 100%	I'd get a PS3 for the fact that it currently is one of the only upgradeable Blu-Ray player on the market due to its internet capability.

02-29-2008, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
ac2539 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 21 Posts: 1,672 iTrader: 3 / 100%	haha, i was just on blu-ray.com's player list and on the bottom it shows related threads and theres a PS3 vs Standalone thread listed on there as well.

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NBPRudy Holy Crap!!!™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 45,284 Randy iTrader: 43 / 100%	Voted!PS3 FTMFW!!

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06si Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Age: 23 Posts: 3,880 Kenny G iTrader: 5 / 100%	i voted PS3 for now but that may change as technology advances and the current PS3 isn't capable of handling it (like next gen high defintion i.e 3-D high def)

03-01-2008, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
HTX Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,233 iTrader: 3 / 100%	hold ur flames for a moment plz. I was at best buy one day checkin out ps3 games and i overheard the dept employee telling a customer that a stand alone is better because playing blu-ray movies on the ps3 kills the lense due to the constant beam reading the movie data as opposed to a ps3 game where data is read then loaded and no constant reading beam but i cant speak on if this is true or not. I watch movies on mine and im not sure on this sine the games are bluray format... i dunno something to at least search and check out.

03-03-2008, 02:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
skandal57 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lehigh Acres, FL. Posts: 517 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Stand alone... but wait awhile longer for prices to drop. The newest players are far more advanced then the first generation player thats in the ps3... they have the capability of 24fps, blu rays' new interactive menu's, and the processors are dedicated to video quality playback... the panasonic is very nice and the sony s500 is great as well... the sharp has a digital noise issue that ive seen more then once on most sets to incluse sharp panels

03-04-2008, 12:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
ac2539 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 21 Posts: 1,672 iTrader: 3 / 100%	what i heard along with that is that with stand alones, they dont constantly read the disc like the ps3

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Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 28 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	^Forgot Audio quality and control ability.

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ac2539 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 21 Posts: 1,672 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Cloverfield on Blu-Ray June 3rd. Might want to hold off on that DVD purchase. Blu-ray.com - Cloverfield Blu-ray Gets Detailed

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*CivicEX08* Wallet Inspector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 1,075 Stephen iTrader: 0 / 0%	I bought a PS3 the other week so I'm on the Blu-Ray train. :)