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lahlahdips
For those who have them, let me know if it's been worth the investment or if I'd be better off waiting another year or two for the prices to drop.
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I don't have a Blu-ray player but do have an HD DVD player ... which -- according to most experts -- gives virtually identical video and audio performance to Blu-ray.
I use a 720p HD projector, a 110" screen and a good 7.2 audio system for movies and HDTV. I tried HD movies and did careful comparisons and found very little difference between HD DVD and upconverted DVDs and, even before HD DVD died I decided not to buy HD DVD disks since DVDs were plenty good enough and far cheaper.
I might see more difference if I had a 1080p projector .... and someday may upgrade ... but with my current setup I'm in no hurry to buy into Blu-ray because the price premium on disks (~$10 vs the same movie on DVD) just isn't worth it.
Everything I read says Blu-ray CAN be great, but often is only a little better than DVD. Furthermore all too many movies are either not available on Blu-ray or don't really justify HD treatment (who needs an HD version of "Jackass" or "Van Wilder", or even "home movie" films like "Cloverfield" or "28 Days"?).
My conclusion is that Blu-ray is in trouble. It's evolutionary, not revolutionary. It isn't going away ... but isn't a sure thing to replace DVD as the mainstream format. Rather, it will continue to coexist with DVD as a premium priced HD alternative.
While prices will come down in the next year or so, Blu-ray will always be more expensive than DVD (more difficult and expensive to master, higher production costs, higher licensing fees).
The judgement as to how much extra it is worth to get Blu-ray quality is a personal one, but at the moment I would recommend anyone other than an "early adopter" (those who must have new technology no matter what the cost) with a 40"+ screen 1080p display and a GOOD audio system stay with DVD until prices come down significantly. The benefits of Blu-ray just are not that compelling for most consumers ... and certainly not at current prices.
I don't have a Blu-ray player but do have an HD DVD player ... which -- according to most experts -- gives virtually identical video and audio performance to Blu-ray.
I use a 720p HD projector, a 110" screen and a good 7.2 audio system for movies and HDTV. I tried HD movies and did careful comparisons and found very little difference between HD DVD and upconverted DVDs and, even before HD DVD died I decided not to buy HD DVD disks since DVDs were plenty good enough and far cheaper.
I might see more difference if I had a 1080p projector .... and someday may upgrade ... but with my current setup I'm in no hurry to buy into Blu-ray because the price premium on disks (~$10 vs the same movie on DVD) just isn't worth it.
Everything I read says Blu-ray CAN be great, but often is only a little better than DVD. Furthermore all too many movies are either not available on Blu-ray or don't really justify HD treatment (who needs an HD version of "Jackass" or "Van Wilder", or even "home movie" films like "Cloverfield" or "28 Days"?).
My conclusion is that Blu-ray is in trouble. It's evolutionary, not revolutionary. It isn't going away ... but isn't a sure thing to replace DVD as the mainstream format. Rather, it will continue to coexist with DVD as a premium priced HD alternative.
While prices will come down in the next year or so, Blu-ray will always be more expensive than DVD (more difficult and expensive to master, higher production costs, higher licensing fees).
The judgement as to how much extra it is worth to get Blu-ray quality is a personal one, but at the moment I would recommend anyone other than an "early adopter" (those who must have new technology no matter what the cost) with a 40"+ screen 1080p display and a GOOD audio system stay with DVD until prices come down significantly. The benefits of Blu-ray just are not that compelling for most consumers ... and certainly not at current prices.
What is the best HD Projector and screen to buy?
gregory m
I want HD, or LCD with a good price, that I can watch tv and play games on.
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The consensus is that the best 1080p projector for the dollar is the Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB (See first link for a typical review) ... although there are other good choices .. particularly if you are willing to spend more (See 2nd link).
That said, HD projectors include 720p models (not just 1080p) and cost significantly less.
The "BEST" projector is a very personal decision though (which is why I haven't pointed to a specific brand/model ... other than the Epson) because each model has differences that may make it "better" for your needs / tastes than another.
See the reviews at the two linked sites and look for comparative reviews since they point out the relative strengths and weaknesses. I know it's easier to have someone say "buy this one", but you owe it to yourself (given the money involved) to do the work of defining your needs (based on space available, room conditions, budget, intended programming, personal taste, etc) to define your needs then assess available models against the resulting criteria.
Same for screens. The BEST is arguably a Stewart screen, but Carada, Da-Lite and others are better value for the money, and a DIY screen (many options here) may be the best of the lot (on a value for money basis). See the last link for more.
The consensus is that the best 1080p projector for the dollar is the Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB (See first link for a typical review) ... although there are other good choices .. particularly if you are willing to spend more (See 2nd link).
That said, HD projectors include 720p models (not just 1080p) and cost significantly less.
The "BEST" projector is a very personal decision though (which is why I haven't pointed to a specific brand/model ... other than the Epson) because each model has differences that may make it "better" for your needs / tastes than another.
See the reviews at the two linked sites and look for comparative reviews since they point out the relative strengths and weaknesses. I know it's easier to have someone say "buy this one", but you owe it to yourself (given the money involved) to do the work of defining your needs (based on space available, room conditions, budget, intended programming, personal taste, etc) to define your needs then assess available models against the resulting criteria.
Same for screens. The BEST is arguably a Stewart screen, but Carada, Da-Lite and others are better value for the money, and a DIY screen (many options here) may be the best of the lot (on a value for money basis). See the last link for more.
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