Blu-ray Wins! But The Real Format War Has Only Just Begun

[rlpiii]

Originally Posted by i30krab

I won't be getting a bluray unit for at least 1 year and maybe more!

I still think they're more trouble than they're worth. Check out the AVS form where they have at least 4 threads on the latest Denon 3800 bluray MSLP $2000.00 player and you'll find most people don't have the skill or patience to properly set up and play the units.

At this point it's still for the a/v nuts to have the latest and as far as the masses buying new big screens and bluray players, so what these same people wouldn't know if their unit or as said previously their new TV was working properly. As long as they turn on and off their happy. In Vegas I have not walked into one house that sports a real home theater.
Mostly I see a large TV with home theater in a box junk that sounds awful with no set up standards period, the tvs are even worse.

Anyway I decided to send in my Pioneer dv59-avi player to Joseph Chow at Componentplus-USA and have it upgraded to reduce noise etc. this will keep me happy for another few years

You are missing out not having a HD player, it is the only way to take advantage of 1080p unless you have a scaler. But still, that is not the same.

Also, what you see in others homes that are not into high-end HT is very typical. . .HTIB + big screen w/ speakers in all the wrong places if hooked up at all.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by i30krab

I won't be getting a bluray unit for at least 1 year and maybe more!

I still think they're more trouble than they're worth. Check out the AVS form where they have at least 4 threads on the latest Denon 3800 bluray MSLP $2000.00 player and you'll find most people don't have the skill or patience to properly set up and play the units.

At this point it's still for the a/v nuts to have the latest and as far as the masses buying new big screens and bluray players, so what these same people wouldn't know if their unit or as said previously their new TV was working properly. As long as they turn on and off their happy. In Vegas I have not walked into one house that sports a real home theater.
Mostly I see a large TV with home theater in a box junk that sounds awful with no set up standards period, the tvs are even worse.

Anyway I decided to send in my Pioneer dv59-avi player to Joseph Chow at Componentplus-USA and have it upgraded to reduce noise etc. this will keep me happy for another few years

I think you should buy a BD player too. You seem like an enthusiast, you owe it to your hobby - take the plunge.

[Jast3r Rogu3]

Originally Posted by Ken S

Here's one for the pundits who think that downloads are going to make BD obsolete.

From The New York Times - March 13, 2008: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/technology/13net.html

LMAO at hd dvd fanbois and anti-Sony nerds that still play the digital downloads card.

[i30krab]

Originally Posted by prerich

I think you should buy a BD player too. You seem like an enthusiast, you owe it to your hobby - take the plunge.

I'll get a lower priced BR model now and later when the industry releases a high end user friendly unit I will give the cheaper one to my son.

This brings me to the question, currently which model is the most reliable in the $400-500 price range??

[prerich]

Originally Posted by i30krab

I'll get a lower priced BR model now and later when the industry releases a high end user friendly unit I will give the cheaper one to my son.

This brings me to the question, currently which model is the most reliable in the $400-500 price range??

I actually went the HTPC route because I didn't want to spend a lot of money on the technology (I bought mine during the war for 189.00). Being a computer geek helped alot with this project. I always hear the hype about the playstation, but I can't get over buying a gaming machine for a BD player when others perform better in other areas. The PS3 is probrably the most "future proof", but according to people on the BD forum, all profiles should be able to play all BD's (now whether thats the truth is another story). I hear good things about the Panasonic, maybe you should try one of those.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Jast3r Rogu3

LMAO at hd dvd fanbois and anti-Sony nerds that still play the digital downloads card.

Basiclly - the issue of downloads and On-demand is very real and very relevant. On-demand presents more of a threat ,now that 2009 is approaching fast. Many people that never had cable are convinced that the must get cable or sat. service inorder to receive broadcast. This is what will hurt Blockbuster, Movie Gallery ect. Average Joes will begin to rent off of the On-demand sevices rather than go out to rent. I haven't used my Blockbuster card in over 2 years!

Kennyt has said some great things about this concerning convineince. Easy of use and easy access sells today. Look at the success of the Ipod - its fidelity is lower than that of CD's, but it has gained soo much popularity that High-end companies such as Krell, JMLabs, and others are making products dedicated to the tiny little Ipod. It's not that HD-DVD "fanbois" and anti-Sony people don't want to see BD succeed at all cost (although some do) - its just about variety - the spice of life. The next few years will be exciting for technology!