Nick
or is it just a waste of money with Blu-Ray having won the format war? I see more and more combo players in stores and I don't know if they are marketing towards the people that had HD-DVD players and are trying to at least salvage their DVD collection, or if the DVD companies are still going to be stuborn and stick with the HD-DVD format. DO you think that all DVDs will go to Blu-Ray eventually or is the combo a better choice?
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I wouldn't consider it. There are still only two companies making combination players: LG and Samsung, and the current models are probably their last (Samsung's first model is already out of production, the one in the stores now is the second generation). They're perfectly good Blu-Ray players, but tend to be much more expensive than Blu-Ray only players.
One argument you could make is that there are many HD-DVDs now being liquidated. If you buy 25 HD-DVDs for $7.00 each rather than 25 BDs for $20 each, that's a $325 savings... probably around the difference between the dual format and the Blu-Ray only players... maybe even a bit more. Of course, when that player wears out, you won't be able to play those HD-DVDs anymore... no one will be making a combination player in the future.
When Toshiba announced they were going to stop making HD-DVD players, there were only a few companies still making HD-DVDs: NBC/Universal, Paramount, and Dreamworks Animation. NBC/Universal has already announced they're going to enter the Blu-Ray market. Paramount hasn't that I know of, but they have stopped marketing HD-DVD, and presumably, will not release any new HD-DVD titles. At the loss-leader prices for the discs, it's unlikely anyone's even making new HD-DVD discs... I think they're just clearly out the distribution channel, and these may vanish althogether in a few months.
If the HD-DVD function were free, I'd say "go for it", or if you know of 25-or-so HD-DVD titles you really want and can find on sale. But beyond that, the future is clearly Blu-Ray.
I wouldn't consider it. There are still only two companies making combination players: LG and Samsung, and the current models are probably their last (Samsung's first model is already out of production, the one in the stores now is the second generation). They're perfectly good Blu-Ray players, but tend to be much more expensive than Blu-Ray only players.
One argument you could make is that there are many HD-DVDs now being liquidated. If you buy 25 HD-DVDs for $7.00 each rather than 25 BDs for $20 each, that's a $325 savings... probably around the difference between the dual format and the Blu-Ray only players... maybe even a bit more. Of course, when that player wears out, you won't be able to play those HD-DVDs anymore... no one will be making a combination player in the future.
When Toshiba announced they were going to stop making HD-DVD players, there were only a few companies still making HD-DVDs: NBC/Universal, Paramount, and Dreamworks Animation. NBC/Universal has already announced they're going to enter the Blu-Ray market. Paramount hasn't that I know of, but they have stopped marketing HD-DVD, and presumably, will not release any new HD-DVD titles. At the loss-leader prices for the discs, it's unlikely anyone's even making new HD-DVD discs... I think they're just clearly out the distribution channel, and these may vanish althogether in a few months.
If the HD-DVD function were free, I'd say "go for it", or if you know of 25-or-so HD-DVD titles you really want and can find on sale. But beyond that, the future is clearly Blu-Ray.
Is a Blu-Ray DVD player worth buying?
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I own just a regular dvd player and it just recently broke. I am considering buying a blu-ray dvd player and i was wondering if it is worth the money. Blu rays seem to be very expensive. I do watch dvds often. Is it better to just buy a PS3? or what is a good blu ray player ? Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
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It only makes sense if you have a TV capable of displaying High Definition (720p, 1080i or 1080p) video signals. A TV with only 480i/p will not get the full benefit of the HD signal that the player can produce.
When I went looking for a HD player, I looked at HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. I am a gamer with a big collection of PS2 games, so it made sense to me to buy a PS3. At the time, it was the least expensive HD option and I didn't need/want an add-on player like the XBox 360 did with HD-DVD. Don't waste your time with HD-DVD. It's DEAD.
Today, prices have come down quite a bit. I have seen Blu-Ray players for less than $200 at Wal-Mart.
While Blu-Ray disc prices are right at $25-30 today, I would bet that they drop over time as they become more popular. Keep your eyes out for sales, as I have gotten a lot of Blu-Ray movies at the $15-20 price range. I recently bought a couple of Blu-Ray movies at Wal-Mart for $10 each.
Strictly from a cost based angle:
Sylvania Blu-Ray player: $198
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10248519
Samsung Blu-Ray Player: $248
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9208444
Sony Blu-Ray Player: $249.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8911396&st=ps3&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1216423953707
Sony Blu-Ray Player W/ Bonus $50 gift card: $298
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10795139
Sony PS3 is going for about $399 now... there was a time when you could have found a 40 Gig version for $299 but it is not backwards completable with the PS2 games. You will also need to purchase a PS3 remote control for about $25, as the PS3 uses Bluetooth instead of IR for the remotes.
Hope this helps.
Mark
It only makes sense if you have a TV capable of displaying High Definition (720p, 1080i or 1080p) video signals. A TV with only 480i/p will not get the full benefit of the HD signal that the player can produce.
When I went looking for a HD player, I looked at HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. I am a gamer with a big collection of PS2 games, so it made sense to me to buy a PS3. At the time, it was the least expensive HD option and I didn't need/want an add-on player like the XBox 360 did with HD-DVD. Don't waste your time with HD-DVD. It's DEAD.
Today, prices have come down quite a bit. I have seen Blu-Ray players for less than $200 at Wal-Mart.
While Blu-Ray disc prices are right at $25-30 today, I would bet that they drop over time as they become more popular. Keep your eyes out for sales, as I have gotten a lot of Blu-Ray movies at the $15-20 price range. I recently bought a couple of Blu-Ray movies at Wal-Mart for $10 each.
Strictly from a cost based angle:
Sylvania Blu-Ray player: $198
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10248519
Samsung Blu-Ray Player: $248
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9208444
Sony Blu-Ray Player: $249.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8911396&st=ps3&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1216423953707
Sony Blu-Ray Player W/ Bonus $50 gift card: $298
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10795139
Sony PS3 is going for about $399 now... there was a time when you could have found a 40 Gig version for $299 but it is not backwards completable with the PS2 games. You will also need to purchase a PS3 remote control for about $25, as the PS3 uses Bluetooth instead of IR for the remotes.
Hope this helps.
Mark
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