Video Asylum

RE: Unless you already own Blu-ray discs that you are itching to play...

98.193.213.200

racerguy

In Reply to: RE: Unless you already own Blu-ray discs that you are itching to play... posted by Dalton on January 05, 2008 at 12:38:25

>>What do you think the likelihood of major releases over the next year or so not being compliant with 1.0 players is?<<

Low. My opinion is that as long as existing players are properly supported by their manufacturers, basic movie playback functions will work on 1.0 players.

One factor to consider is that if Blu-ray does manage to eliminate HD DVD as a threat, there will no longer be any competitive pressure to add new features or functions to Blu-ray. The BDA can let the technology stagnate without much fear. So, it's entirely possible that Profile 1.1 will be the ultimate expression of Blu-ray capability.

Follow Ups:

My last post saying: Game over. - Duilawyer 18:07:44 01/05/08 (0)
"I think the fat lady just sang," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst with Enderle Group in San Jose. "This gives Blu-ray a decisive lead. The question now is whether it is too little too late."

Enderle said consumers might have moved on to digital downloads to get movies rather than wait to buy them on next-generation DVDs. The next big chance to sell high-definition movie players won't be until next Christmas, he said. "By then, it may all be moot."
Thanks racerguy. - Dalton 12:51:18 01/05/08 (5)
Although Best Buy's website claims that the Panasonic BD30 has analog 5.1 outputs, it looks like I'll give the Sharp a try. Any player I buy now is a temporary solution, so there's no sense paying the extra hundred dollars.
- Costco has the Samsung 1400 for 379. - Duilawyer 19:22:18 01/05/08 (0)
  There is a lesson here today for those buying high rez format players. Costco!
- You're welcome, and BB's website is correct - racerguy 13:01:41 01/05/08 (3)
  The BD30 does have 5.1 outputs. I was thinking of a different player. Sorry for the error.
  - Not a problem. - Dalton 13:02:24 01/05/08 (2)
    Thanks for your help.
    - Just FYI... - racerguy 13:54:39 01/05/08 (1)
      ...even though the Panasonic BD30 does have 5.1 analog outs, the only way to get TrueHD or DTS-MA is via HDMI bitstream. The player does not decode either of these internally.
      - RE: Just FYI... - Jack G 14:41:10 01/05/08 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Just FYI... posted by racerguy on January 05, 2008 at 13:54:39
        
        i find that criminal. They need to either drop DTS-ma, or make more machines that internally decode it.
        Jack

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Atma-Sphere Music Systems, Inc.