25GB -> 33GB
50GB -> 66GB
And will be compatible with all current readers includeing PS3
http://kotaku.com/5441116/sony-increasing-the-storage-capacity-of-blu+ray-discs
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25GB -> 33GB
50GB -> 66GB
And will be compatible with all current readers includeing PS3
http://kotaku.com/5441116/sony-increasing-the-storage-capacity-of-blu+ray-discs
Seriously, to anyone out there who said not going to theaters, I'm almost to that point.
Blu-Ray + 120 or 240hz 1080p TV with a sweet surround sound system = better than any movie theater.
I've replaced so many of my action DVD's with Blu's, and have over 250+ Blu's right now.The Blu-Ray Scratch Protection/Resistance layer coating on each disc is a nice bonus, even though I don't scratch my discs.
Digital Distrubution poses many problems, and I don't want to think about something that isn't even a real option anyways.
I agree, at least you will always have that copy of your disc. And I find it even funnier that most Blu-Rays are either on par or sometimes cheaper than their DVD counterparts.I've replaced so many of my action DVD's with Blu's, and have over 250+ Blu's right now.Digital Distrubution poses many problems, and I don't want to think about something that isn't even a real option anyways.
SolidTy
[QUOTE="SolidTy"]I agree, at least you will always have that copy of your disc. And I find it even funnier that most Blu-Rays are either on par or sometimes cheaper than their DVD counterparts. True, but disks can be scratched. I wish more games would take the route that Empire Total War and DOW2 did - have a retail release, but fore users to register the game with Steam. Then, even if the disk scratches, I can download it.I've replaced so many of my action DVD's with Blu's, and have over 250+ Blu's right now.Digital Distrubution poses many problems, and I don't want to think about something that isn't even a real option anyways.
SemiMaster
[QUOTE="SolidTy"]I agree, at least you will always have that copy of your disc. And I find it even funnier that most Blu-Rays are either on par or sometimes cheaper than their DVD counterparts.I've replaced so many of my action DVD's with Blu's, and have over 250+ Blu's right now.Digital Distrubution poses many problems, and I don't want to think about something that isn't even a real option anyways.
SemiMaster
:lol:
I know. I found some Blu's cheaper for Watchmen at Watchmen launch day, and I saw suckers at Walmart buying the Watchmen DVD for more than the Blu! I couldn't believe it.It happens all the time, I don't pay more than $22 for a Blu, but usually spend $10-$16 for each movie. :)
[QUOTE="SemiMaster"][QUOTE="SolidTy"]I agree, at least you will always have that copy of your disc. And I find it even funnier that most Blu-Rays are either on par or sometimes cheaper than their DVD counterparts. True, but disks can be scratched. I wish more games would take the route that Empire Total War and DOW2 did - have a retail release, but fore users to register the game with Steam. Then, even if the disk scratches, I can download it.I've replaced so many of my action DVD's with Blu's, and have over 250+ Blu's right now.Digital Distrubution poses many problems, and I don't want to think about something that isn't even a real option anyways.
linkthewindow
Blu's have Scratch protection/resistance layered coating, but yeah, every feature ever would be cool for users, sure.
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Also, I have CD's from the early 1990's, and I have yet to have scratch problems to this day with any type of disc. I'm not that kind of guy, I'm a lot more careful, that's why I don't like used, since most folks are not careful.
That being said, Blu-Ray's have that protection for users with scratching issues.
[QUOTE="SemiMaster"][QUOTE="SolidTy"]I agree, at least you will always have that copy of your disc. And I find it even funnier that most Blu-Rays are either on par or sometimes cheaper than their DVD counterparts. True, but disks can be scratched. I wish more games would take the route that Empire Total War and DOW2 did - have a retail release, but fore users to register the game with Steam. Then, even if the disk scratches, I can download it. Yes, but I've not had a single problem with a scratched Blu-Ray. My first generation DVDs and PS2 games had a lot of scratch problems as 1st gen Blu Ray discs, but it is mandatory to have scratch preventative coatings put on the disc due to the thinness of the veneer layer coating the data.I've replaced so many of my action DVD's with Blu's, and have over 250+ Blu's right now.Digital Distrubution poses many problems, and I don't want to think about something that isn't even a real option anyways.
linkthewindow
Yet it still capture some dust from bottom brash when you inserting and takeing disc from PS3, but it's not visibly effect the reading of disc.
I think I'm rolling on around 40+ Blu-Ray movies atm. I love them. I got my parents, grand parents, aunt/uncle, and a few friends into it (all were skeptical until I showed them playing on my 1080p HDTV).
Blu-Ray are, in fact, becoming the standard for movie entertainment. The number of people buying them increase with the number of HDTV's being sold (which, by walking into your local Best Buy, is the only kind of TV's being sold).
My Uncle came over for new years and he loves the new Star Trek movie. He has never seen a Blu-Ray movie before, so when I showed him the Blu-ray version of Star Trek, he almost fell over lol. He was delighted to say the least.
Just wonder what format movies will be in the near future. Already, people are starting to download movies directly to their computer or use those on-demand services that eliminate the need for storage media.
Seriously, to anyone out there who said not going to theaters, I'm almost to that point.
Blu-Ray + 120 or 240hz 1080p TV with a sweet surround sound system = better than any movie theater.
SemiMaster
For all people saying home theater is better, think again:
https://www.muvico.com/Default.asp?
I saw sherlock holmes at this place and no home theater on the planet will ever compare to it unless it comes with a herim of fine ladies.
Seriously, to anyone out there who said not going to theaters, I'm almost to that point.
Blu-Ray + 120 or 240hz 1080p TV with a sweet surround sound system = better than any movie theater.
Does beat having to sit in front of the fat guy munching on popcorn the whole time.A 1920x1080 picture holds about 1/6 the information that a frame of 35mm film does.Seriously, to anyone out there who said not going to theaters, I'm almost to that point.
Blu-Ray + 120 or 240hz 1080p TV with a sweet surround sound system = better than any movie theater.
SemiMaster
I download all of my movies through some service or another, or I go to the theater. If I see a film I know I''m going to watch more than 5 times, I'll buy the bluray. I have about 6 blu rays. When I was into buying movies, I bought them every week 2-4 at a time. Now I have about 700 dvds. The amount of cash spent on 200 blurays can be put towards a nice rebuilt performance V8 crate engine.Just wonder what format movies will be in the near future. Already, people are starting to download movies directly to their computer or use those on-demand services that eliminate the need for storage media.
sonicare
To be honest I don't see the big deal about BDs. I will admit the scratch protection is nice but when I see the supposed "difference" in the demos they play inelectronic stores it's laughable how they're mildly better quality, certainly not better enought to justify buying a HDTV, Surround sound system and a BD player but each to his own I guess.
To be honest I don't see the big deal about BDs. I will admit the scratch protection is nice but when I see the supposed "difference" in the demos they play inelectronic stores it's laughable how they're mildly better quality, certainly not better enought to justify buying a HDTV, Surround sound system and a BD player but each to his own I guess.
felixlynch777
I sort of agree here. I think there is a significant difference between Blu-ray and DVD, but it's only really noticeable when you have a HDTV. TV's can get expensive. If you already have a HDTV, then Blu ray is definitely worth it, but otherwise it might not be worth the money. When DVD's started coming out, I felt like I could never go back to VHS. As much as I appreciate Blu ray, I don't feel it's as much of a "must have" sort of thing as DVD players were when they first came out.
[QUOTE="SemiMaster"]A 1920x1080 picture holds about 1/6 the information that a frame of 35mm film does. And considering that this picture is much less than 1/6th the size of a theater screen, that's quite an increase in detail per given screen size.Seriously, to anyone out there who said not going to theaters, I'm almost to that point.
Blu-Ray + 120 or 240hz 1080p TV with a sweet surround sound system = better than any movie theater.
savebattery
[QUOTE="felixlynch777"]
To be honest I don't see the big deal about BDs. I will admit the scratch protection is nice but when I see the supposed "difference" in the demos they play inelectronic stores it's laughable how they're mildly better quality, certainly not better enought to justify buying a HDTV, Surround sound system and a BD player but each to his own I guess.
webhead921
I sort of agree here. I think there is a significant difference between Blu-ray and DVD, but it's only really noticeable when you have a HDTV. TV's can get expensive. If you already have a HDTV, then Blu ray is definitely worth it, but otherwise it might not be worth the money. When DVD's started coming out, I felt like I could never go back to VHS. As much as I appreciate Blu ray, I don't feel it's as much of a "must have" sort of thing as DVD players were when they first came out.
Blu-Ray is HD, I don't think it's a surprise that it's only noticeable when you have an HDTV.Meh. I've got hardly any PC games that take up two disks atm (although, they are becoming more common, tbh.)linkthewindowbattlefield 2, 2007 took 3. then again, dice is awesome.
Theaters may have the advantage of huge speakers and lots of watts of power, but in your house you can have the advantage of speaker placement, choosing your own volume, sound settings, etc. Since theaters have to cover a huge area with sound, the soundstage is noticeably worse - and many theaters I've been to don't even seem to properly utilize surround sound. In the home, it's a lot more personal and can make you feel like you're right in the middle of the action.Still doesnt beat the theater experience for me tho. LARGE LARGE SCREEN AND amazing quaility spekers. But then my local theater is brand new cost millions to make and uses the newest and best tec.
13C
Still doesnt beat the theater experience for me tho. LARGE LARGE SCREEN AND amazing quaility spekers. But then my local theater is brand new cost millions to make and uses the newest and best tec.
Theaters may have the advantage of huge speakers and lots of watts of power, but in your house you can have the advantage of speaker placement, choosing your own volume, sound settings, etc. Since theaters have to cover a huge area with sound, the soundstage is noticeably worse - and many theaters I've been to don't even seem to properly utilize surround sound. In the home, it's a lot more personal and can make you feel like you're right in the middle of the action. Muvico had sounds so good that you could hear everysingle thing that was going on and WHERE. I've never heard home theater audio that good. Yes, this theater has ruined me on all other theaters home and public.Please Log In to post.
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