Blu-ray WINS!

2K5 325i · 02-19-2008, 06:28 PM

Called it!

My father came to this dilemma and decided to restart our collection of DVD's in Blu-Ray Quality (1080p) and we are working on 1400+ DVD's and up to ~50 Blu-Rays so far. We got a pre-release of the BDP-S1, a pretty sick Blu-Ray player.

Blu-Ray FTW,
-Chris

vladinecko · 02-19-2008, 06:33 PM

the superior technology wins at last.

i really disagree with many/most sony's practices but blu-ray is clearly a better HD medium than HD-DVD. i'm really happy to see this news.

Ender514 · 02-19-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Oz

I'm happy to see Blu-Ray winning the fight but they have got to release more games for the PS3! I currently have one and love it (just cant get used to Xbox controllers) and next game I'm getting is COD4. I can't get enough of Fifa 08 right now on the PS3. I recently finished playing Oblivion and that was a GREAT game...

You gotta get COD4....great game

Ender514 · 02-19-2008, 06:42 PM

The nice thing about the PS3 is that it upconverts your old DVD's to
1080p....and it looks pretty damn good.

Vegas_Sirk · 02-19-2008, 07:39 PM

yep stoked on this since I have a PS3 too

bartman32 · 02-19-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

Negative on the remote. Consider a Harmony 880, or whatever the latest is. It works like a custom remote, but is setup on your PC. I have a rather complex system, and it works flawlessly. The help function is a life saver for my wife.

+1 on the Harmony remote! It's a great thing!

samwoo2go · 02-19-2008, 08:24 PM

The_Blob · 02-19-2008, 08:34 PM

Blu-Ray will be out of date within a few years. Blu-Ray is the new Windows 95.

Neurorad · 02-19-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

Negative on the remote. Consider a Harmony 880, or whatever the latest is. It works like a custom remote, but is setup on your PC. I have a rather complex system, and it works flawlessly. The help function is a life saver for my wife.

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Originally Posted by bartman32

+1 on the Harmony remote! It's a great thing!

Harmony seems to always get blasted in online reviews. Had never considered it, really, because of all the bad press.

All remotes $100+ dollars are programmed through online software - URC, Pronto, Harmony, RTI - through a USB port.

I'm currently leaning toward the URC 980.

TurboFan · 02-19-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurorad

Harmony seems to always get blasted in online reviews. Had never considered it, really, because of all the bad press.

All remotes $100+ dollars are programmed through online software - URC, Pronto, Harmony, RTI - through a USB port.

I'm currently leaning toward the URC 980.

Yes, most high-end remotes are setup online / on the PC. I don't know what your level of experience is with mid to high end home theater.

I have 2 of the 880's. I can't speak to other Harmony remotes, but I've been very pleased with the 880. I wish the body wasn't smooth plastic, I'd prefer rubberized. Other than that, it's excellent.

bartman32 · 02-20-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

Yes, most high-end remotes are setup online / on the PC. I don't know what your level of experience is with mid to high end home theater.

I have 2 of the 880's. I can't speak to other Harmony remotes, but I've been very pleased with the 880. I wish the body wasn't smooth plastic, I'd prefer rubberized. Other than that, it's excellent.

Agreed - They are VERY easy to set-up online. And if you do have a problem their tech service is actually very good! I had an issue with mine. Also because they don't get the info from the manufacturer but from users the database of uses on products is always updated. Very nice!

Brunotheboxer · 02-20-2008, 07:05 PM

ps3 ftw. a terrific b-ray player

NPDAN · 02-20-2008, 07:18 PM

yea baby,,,, BLU-RAY

NPDAN · 02-20-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

ps3 ftw. a terrific b-ray player

+1 dialed....

NPDAN · 02-20-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bartman32

+1 on the Harmony remote! It's a great thing!

The only part about the harmony that kinds sucks is you cant control the PS3 with it since it's Bluetooth. I have the Harmony 1000 and it's money, except for the non Bluetooth capabilities... I wonder if Logitec makes a BT compatible remote?

Vegas_Sirk · 02-20-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

lol ... I saw one of those for something else but dont remember what it was ... funny thou

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