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What's the best movie disk player for the Pioneer 6070 HD plasma (720 w/1080 HDMI inputs)

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artemus

I just ordered the 6070 at a great price so I couldn't turn it down. It was half the price of the 6010FD which itself was a really good price So now I need a dvd player of some sort.
I'm pretty much new to the HD market so I'm not sure of all the technologies vs hype/marketing. IE, the specs on this tv say "1080p/24Hz Compatibility for HDMI and Component" So what does that mean? Can I play bluray? At 1080 or 720? Is it worth the extra $$$ spent to get the bluray player for this tv? Or would an up converting DVD player like the Oppo be a better decision?
Thanks for your help

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You can definitely enjoy the advantages of Blu-ray on that plasma - Jazz Inmate 09:52:24 05/12/08 (3)
Congrats on your purchase! You will be watching BD at 1365 x 768, but that's how I started out appreciating BD too. I always recommend the PS3 for BD/DVD, but I realize some attach a stigma because they think it's only a game console.
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Call it, friendo.

Edits: 05/12/08
- Thanks. I wasn't sure if bluray would be advantageous because of the 720. Can you tell me - artemus 11:30:42 05/12/08 (2)
  what the statement 1080p/24Hz Compatibility for HDMI and Component means? Is it just sales hype?
  I have done some research and found that the PS3 seems to be the best way to go for bluray. It seems to be all the rage over at AVS forum.
  A Wise man seeks much advice. A Fool listens to all of it.
  - It's just lingo/specs meaning that your screen can take a 1080p signal from a blu-ray player - Jazz Inmate 12:58:23 05/12/08 (1)
    and process it for optimal viewing at the screen's native resolution. Even my 6-yr old Pioneer plasma could do that (it was made long before BD was introduced).
    
    Basically, your screen will handle anything you throw at it. You just won't get that 1080p native resolution.
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    Call it, friendo.
    - Thanks Jazz - artemus 13:38:00 05/12/08 (0)
      That's pretty much what I thought but wasn't sure. I just started looking a few weeks ago so I haven't gotten up to speed on fact vs fiction and hype yet. I am looking forward to getting it setup when it gets here next week. I've heard so many good things about the Pioneer.
      I've got a 55" Toshiba Cinema series rear projection now which is about 10 yrs old. It was among the top in its day and has been a good and reliable performer. But the picture quality of the new sets is so much better that it puts my Toshiba to shame. But again, it owes me nothing
      Thanks again for your help
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