New blue laser players will play today's DVDs.

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In Reply to: We'll see posted by Jack G on May 5, 2004 at 10:30:59:

Both blue laser camps (HD-DVD and BluRay) have stated that the new players will be compatible with today's DVDs. However, to get the full potential of the blue laser discs, a High Definition display will definitely be needed. I'd like to see 1080p transfers of all movies. Even current displays, except for a select few, cannot display this resolution. Players will have to downconvert the signal. The plus side to this is that the blue laser software and hardware will be a few years ahead of the hardware to display it on. When a consumer steps up to a 1080p capable display, he/she will also be simultaneously stepping up the quality of the software/hardware "for free".

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Topic - Comment on Forthcoming Blu-Ray, HD-DVD - townsend 17:44:53 05/01/04 (6)

Re: Comment on Forthcoming Blu-Ray, HD-DVD - paul 15:59:09 06/14/04 (0)

What's with this business about - Jon L 17:09:26 05/07/04 (1)

Re: What's with this business about - Some Guy 07:27:33 05/10/04 (0)

cataracts inhibit viewing capability - Joe Murphy Jr 20:58:39 05/01/04 (2)

We'll see - Jack G 10:30:59 05/05/04 (1)

New blue laser players will play today's DVDs. - Joe Murphy Jr 23:41:10 05/05/04 (0)

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New blue laser players will play today's DVDs. - Joe Murphy Jr 23:41:10 05/05/04 (0)

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