Whats a good BLU-RAY/HD-DVD Player? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Barryrich** · 10-20-2007, 03:59 AM

Should i go for blu-ray or HD? plus im looking for a backwards compatible player as i have a few run of the mill dvd's, be gratful for any advice, oh yeah im in the uk so uk sites would be great[thumbup]

cheers

**Nwxffgke** · 10-20-2007, 04:32 AM

Just get a PS3.

I see Blu-Ray eventually winning (or if it doesnt, we'll see all titles on both platforms).

**beneitpedro** · 10-20-2007, 04:45 AM

For BluRay, PS3 as it is the cheapest BluRay player and is supposed to be extremely good. Soon it will be $400 so makes it all the better.

For HD-DVD, I would say x360 if you have the right combo if you are not wanting to spend too much.

$350 (x360) + $170 (add-on) = $520 or $440 with the no-HDD x360
or
$300~$400 for a good HD-DVD player

Going for the console gives you quality just like the players and gives you much much more. If it were me, I would go for the PS3 and BluRay.

**Dominick Yo** · 10-20-2007, 06:04 AM

Just get a PS3.

I see Blu-Ray eventually winning (or if it doesnt, we'll see all titles on both platforms).

Yeah it's a PS3 for one simple reason. 85% of PS3 purchasers do not buy it for watching Blu-Ray! So you've covered your bases. If Blu-Ray dies you can still easily off load your player to someone who wants it for other reasons.

**lionsiy** · 10-20-2007, 07:07 AM

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...r/Product.html

Toshiba HE-E1 HD DVD player for £180. Would be cheaper than Xbox 360 + HD DVD Drive.

There is also a mail-in offer to get 5 free HD DVDs.
http://media.play.com/trailers/elec/...onus_hddvd.pdf

Really I'd look around at the releases, both released and upcoming, on both formats before deciding. I wouldn't try to guess who is going to win this format war, as there have been so many twists and turns along the way I think it really is out of the analysts hands.

Besides, if one format does die, its not like your movies will stop working! You'll always have them to fall back on (or until they get released on the winning format)

**Liskaspexia** · 10-20-2007, 07:20 AM

If Blu-Ray dies you can still easily off load your player to someone who wants it for other reasons.

There some good logic there. If blu-ray dies then you can get rid of the PS3 as a games machine... just that you might be left with a library of useless blu-ray movies.

**Dominick Yo** · 10-20-2007, 09:00 AM

There some good logic there. If blu-ray dies then you can get rid of the PS3 as a games machine... just that you might be left with a library of useless blu-ray movies.

That's what Netflix is for.

**lipitrRrxX** · 10-20-2007, 07:55 PM

When will the players come out that can play both formats? I dont wanna be stuck with one, when a movie I want is gonne be released on the other format only. And I wont buy two players. I heard Toshiba will release one soon, or already have?

**mensforyouthis** · 10-20-2007, 08:33 PM

There are combo available to buy now, even internal PC drive(s) out there.

**Barryrich** · 10-20-2007, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the info guys[thumbup], would it be best to wait for a player which works with both blu-ray and hd?

**Anatolii** · 10-20-2007, 10:32 PM

LG do one aswell, however its pretty pricey.

http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=LG-BH100

It upscales normal DVD's whilst also playing Blu-Ray and HD-DVD.

**Freefspruptpx** · 10-20-2007, 11:56 PM

I'd get a 40GB PS3 (just wait for it a bit) for BD.

For HD-DVD there are some real deals out there. 1080i output, 5 free HD-DVDs $170,free ship

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-A2-...2895400&sr=1-1

1080p for $220

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-A20...2895400&sr=1-2

Look at the lists of the movies if you can only get one. HD-DVD hardware is definitely cheaper, but they have to have the movies you want.

If I was new to HD and not a gamer....I'd get the Tosh A20 1080p HD-DVD player.

If I liked game a fair amount....40GB PS3.

Basically with one or the other you WILL be missing titles. Neither is going anywhere anytime soon. Paramount was a huge deal, as they along with Universal have some of my fave movies. Then again for BD side...Sony is giant and Disney is a must, esp with kids...or even not, Pixar.

That probably helps you none, except to wait or get ready to spend some $$$

**brandiweb** · 10-21-2007, 01:07 PM

If you are not going to game on the 360 I wouldn't recommend one as a Hd-dvd player because of the poor reliability of the system. Some fantastic deals on the Toshiba drives!

10-20-2007, 03:59 AM	#1
Barryrich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	Whats a good BLU-RAY/HD-DVD Player? Should i go for blu-ray or HD? plus im looking for a backwards compatible player as i have a few run of the mill dvd's, be gratful for any advice, oh yeah im in the uk so uk sites would be great[thumbup] cheers Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 04:32 AM	#2
Nwxffgke Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	Just get a PS3. I see Blu-Ray eventually winning (or if it doesnt, we'll see all titles on both platforms). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 04:45 AM	#3
beneitpedro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	For BluRay, PS3 as it is the cheapest BluRay player and is supposed to be extremely good. Soon it will be $400 so makes it all the better. For HD-DVD, I would say x360 if you have the right combo if you are not wanting to spend too much. $350 (x360) + $170 (add-on) = $520 or $440 with the no-HDD x360 or $300~$400 for a good HD-DVD player Going for the console gives you quality just like the players and gives you much much more. If it were me, I would go for the PS3 and BluRay. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 06:04 AM	#4
Dominick Yo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	Just get a PS3. I see Blu-Ray eventually winning (or if it doesnt, we'll see all titles on both platforms). Yeah it's a PS3 for one simple reason. 85% of PS3 purchasers do not buy it for watching Blu-Ray! So you've covered your bases. If Blu-Ray dies you can still easily off load your player to someone who wants it for other reasons. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 07:07 AM	#5
lionsiy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 565 Senior Member	http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...r/Product.html Toshiba HE-E1 HD DVD player for £180. Would be cheaper than Xbox 360 + HD DVD Drive. There is also a mail-in offer to get 5 free HD DVDs. http://media.play.com/trailers/elec/...onus_hddvd.pdf Really I'd look around at the releases, both released and upcoming, on both formats before deciding. I wouldn't try to guess who is going to win this format war, as there have been so many twists and turns along the way I think it really is out of the analysts hands. Besides, if one format does die, its not like your movies will stop working! You'll always have them to fall back on (or until they get released on the winning format) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 07:20 AM	#6
Liskaspexia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	If Blu-Ray dies you can still easily off load your player to someone who wants it for other reasons. There some good logic there. If blu-ray dies then you can get rid of the PS3 as a games machine... just that you might be left with a library of useless blu-ray movies. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 09:00 AM	#7
Dominick Yo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	There some good logic there. If blu-ray dies then you can get rid of the PS3 as a games machine... just that you might be left with a library of useless blu-ray movies. That's what Netflix is for. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 07:55 PM	#8
lipitrRrxX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	When will the players come out that can play both formats? I dont wanna be stuck with one, when a movie I want is gonne be released on the other format only. And I wont buy two players. I heard Toshiba will release one soon, or already have? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 08:33 PM	#9
mensforyouthis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	There are combo available to buy now, even internal PC drive(s) out there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 10:17 PM	#10
Barryrich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	Thanks for the info guys[thumbup], would it be best to wait for a player which works with both blu-ray and hd? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 10:32 PM	#11
Anatolii Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 355 Senior Member	LG do one aswell, however its pretty pricey. http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=LG-BH100 It upscales normal DVD's whilst also playing Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2007, 11:56 PM	#12
Freefspruptpx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	I'd get a 40GB PS3 (just wait for it a bit) for BD. For HD-DVD there are some real deals out there. 1080i output, 5 free HD-DVDs $170,free ship http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-A2-...2895400&sr=1-1 1080p for $220 http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-A20...2895400&sr=1-2 Look at the lists of the movies if you can only get one. HD-DVD hardware is definitely cheaper, but they have to have the movies you want. If I was new to HD and not a gamer....I'd get the Tosh A20 1080p HD-DVD player. If I liked game a fair amount....40GB PS3. Basically with one or the other you WILL be missing titles. Neither is going anywhere anytime soon. Paramount was a huge deal, as they along with Universal have some of my fave movies. Then again for BD side...Sony is giant and Disney is a must, esp with kids...or even not, Pixar. That probably helps you none, except to wait or get ready to spend some $$$ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

10-21-2007, 01:07 PM	#13
brandiweb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 509 Senior Member	If you are not going to game on the 360 I wouldn't recommend one as a Hd-dvd player because of the poor reliability of the system. Some fantastic deals on the Toshiba drives! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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