Thread: Blu-ray sales slow despite of lack of competition
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Old 05-06-2008   #6 (permalink)
Mickactual
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Originally Posted by QuiteOne View Post
The quality of the image is significantly better. The reason most people don't see a difference is because they don't have a screen/monitor that will display the video it's all it's glory.
Yet another important issue. In order to fully utilize the potential of Blu-Ray, You need a 1080p TV. I, for example, have a 780i TV. ...So investing in Blu-Ray right now would be moot for me. A nice digital restoration/transfer on regular DVD played in my upconvert player looks about as good as any Blu-Ray is gonna look on my TV. For me, investing in a Blu-Ray player with the TV I have is akin to springing for premium gasoline for a car that's made to run on 87 octane regular.
Of course, the George Bush's big business electronics industry buddies want us all to spring for:
A) brand new 1080p TV's (the 2/09 DTV mandate is further proof we're being pushed to do this).
B) $400 Blu-Ray players.
C) $30 Blu-Ray discs.
I just about make the $60 a week for that tank of gasoline. Replacing the 780i TV is NOT in the cards for me any time in the near future.