Which is better quality, Blue Ray or HD-DVD? Will either of them convert DVDs I already own?
2006-10-11 15:56:16 · 5 answers · asked by Becky 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Both types of players will play standard DVD and even upconvert them to HD-type signals (720p, 1080i). Right now, HD-DVD has the edge on picture quality. There is general disappoinment in the appearance of Blu-Ray discs, while HD-DVD has received high praise. In addition, Blu-Ray is more expensive. The general consensus is the Blu-Ray is having problems in disc production and that the player is capable of high quality images. See this review:
http://www.projectorcentral.com/blu-ray_2.htm
Blu-Ray is aware of the problems and they are no doubl going to fix it. I would expect then to be no substantial difference between the two formats as far as picture quality is concerned. However, Blu-Ray is inherently more expensive, and could have a hard time competing in price.
2006-10-11 20:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both will play standard DVDs as for the quality, I think both are equal but Blu-Ray has some things that I like better than HD-DVD. I'm waiting until there is a clear winner and the price comes down before I go spending money on a new DVD player.
2006-10-11 23:06:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree, blu-ray dvd hold up to 50Gb (dual layer) or 100Gb (Four Layer) whereas HD DVD only hold 30Gb (Dual) or 45Gb (Triple). Despite the fact that Blu-Ray holds more info, I believe a lot more manufacturers are supporting blu-ray (sony, dell, samsung, pioneer) than HD (toshiba).. Also, more Hollywood studios seem to be pushing blu-ray than HD.
Both players will read regular DVDs
2006-10-12 03:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mahmoud MC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Convert? Well, I guess you are referring
to upconverting. Yes, they should be able.
Blu-Ray offers the best platform for the
best picture (1080p as opposed to 1080i).
The first generation high-definition players
are having bugs to be worked out. I recom-
mend that you wait for the next generation
players coming out -no doubt shortly. These
will have addressed the 1st gen player's is-
sues, and should cost significantly less.
H a p p y
H o m e
T h e a t e r i n g !
2006-10-12 11:59:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sony always comes out first ar the races but usualy looses the race. I don't think blue ray is going to be the next standard. It will likely be another mini disk or laser disk! we will see in about a year. Don't forget manufacturing technology is soon going to be cheaper to put media on ram chips than optical disks and they will be more reliable too. Good luck
2006-10-12 17:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by digital tech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋