To High-Def or not to High-Def

[nfpgasmask]

OK, so my favorite movie of all time is finally getting the mega-awesome-super-duper-mack-daddy DVD release it most definitely deserves this December.

Here's the catch. There is a "regular" version, a Bluray version and a high definition version being released. I am also planning to invest in a large screen DLP TV that is high-def capable.

Now, it is my understanding that in order to play a high-def DVD you need a high-def DVD player, and these are still pretty pricey I think.

So, I am wondering, how much different is the high-def version really going to be? Is it worth it for me to invest in the high-def player?

I am leaning towards yes, but I wanted to see if anyone out there who is high-def saavy could shed some light (plus I am really bored).

Thanks,

Bart

[Chopper]

Ultimatly,you've no choice....Other than watch it or not

[etlsport]

id go w/ hi def.. makes a nice bit of difference.. and imho blue ray is not gonna be around for very long

[Hotsauce]

The Sony PS3 is one of the most versitile inexpensive systems capable of playing all of these formats.

It also has HDMI 1.3 output, the newer standard.

John C.

[MZ-N10]

The Sony PS3 is one of the most versitile inexpensive systems capable of playing all of these formats.

It also has HDMI 1.3 output, the newer standard.

John C.

ps3 is only blu-ray capable. you will need a 360 for hd-dvd.

[WormGod]

ps3 is only blu-ray capable. you will need a 360 for hd-dvd.

And if my information is correct, ALL future XBox 360s will have HDMI. The limited Elite version is supposed to be the norm for what all 360s will feature, as well as a couple of other "fixes". Of course, for HDDVD with it, you need to buy the player separately, but I have seen offers of $170 PLUS you get like 8 free movies or something like that.

Blu-Ray is better by some standards, but is in no way more superior. All of this fluff is only gonna be as good as your home entertainment system. Keep that in mind no matter what you buy. I personally have the 360 with the HDDVD player set up on my fairly up-to-date system and it is enough to make me happy and keep neighbors and friends talking.

The only real pi55er about it all is, Sony LOVES to horde up many good titles so lots of good movies are Blu-Ray only right now. They are also throwing their money and weight around to outlets like Target and such to ONLY sell Blu-Ray and not HDDVD. But, I always found its best to shop for your movies ONLINE. Usually you can find better prices, more titles, and most of the time.... free shipping.

I actually am investing in upgrading my Directv gear. Upgraded my receiver from an H10 to an H20 and got my hands on a 5lmb oval dish to upgrade my current one. Just need to wait for my new access card and B-converter to come from Directv and get them to mount up my new dish so I can take advantage of the new satellite they launched this summer.

[Triathlete]

I was wondering if I should upgrade to Beta, VHS or should I splurge and pick up one of those super duper high end Laser Disc players? :_drool:





















































I know there are one or two people here old enough to know what I'm talking about...for the rest of you "youngsters", I guess you'll have to google!

[CrnCnn]

I was wondering if I should upgrade to Beta, VHS or should I splurge and pick up one of those super duper high end Laser Disc players? :_drool:

I know there are one or two people here old enough to know what I'm talking about...for the rest of you "youngsters", I guess you'll have to google!

My friends gramma still uses Beta at her cabin in the white mountains.

[HOT_WASABI_JUNKIE]

I think Blu-ray is the format of choice simply because of it capacity.Blu-ray holds almost twice as much as Hd-dvd and that will mean something as movie are released in 7.1 or if studios decided to release movie series on high definition format.Hd-dvd is cheaper from a hardware standpoint, but I think as we inch closer to X-mas that will change.I still don't have either one, and I am not sure I will invest in one till they release all the star wars movies in hi def.