Author Topic: Blu-Ray vs regular DVD (Read 5034 times)

Royalty · « **on:** September 06, 2009, 12:38:19 PM »

how much of a quality jump can noticed between these 2 discs when both are viewed on a HD television?

Stavios · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2009, 12:47:43 PM »

Quote from: Royalty on September 06, 2009, 12:38:19 PM

how much of a quality jump can noticed between these 2 discs when both are viewed on a HD television?

absolutely huge difference with cartoons IMO

maybe 10-15% difference with movies

bigmc · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2009, 12:49:32 PM »

Quote from: Royalty on September 06, 2009, 12:38:19 PM

how much of a quality jump can noticed between these 2 discs when both are viewed on a HD television?

huge difference

especially with some of the new i-max movies

APE907 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2009, 12:54:43 PM »

Upgrade to blu ray worth every cent...

Buy the new ps3 for $299 w/built in Blu Ray player and you get next gen game system plus Blu-Ray dvd all in one package.

To own a hi-def tv and not have the Blu-Ray dvd is not realizing the full potential of your television.

JasonH · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2009, 02:34:22 PM »

There's a big difference.

In fact, even if you watch regular DVDs on a Bluray player, they get upscaled. Not quite to Bluray standard of course but still significant enough to actually want to go out and buy a new player.

Topskin69 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2009, 03:05:15 PM »

Dont you need a hi-def tv to notice the difference?

Bobby · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2009, 03:25:16 PM »

sometimes i think the quality on those new things is better than reality, what we see with or own eyes. there is just too much detail and clarity, unreal

ksa_triceps · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2009, 04:22:41 PM »

Quote from: APE907 on September 06, 2009, 12:54:43 PM

Upgrade to blu ray worth every cent...

Buy the new ps3 for $299 w/built in Blu Ray player and you get next gen game system plus Blu-Ray dvd all in one package.

To own a hi-def tv and not have the Blu-Ray dvd is not realizing the full potential of your television.

the whole point of getting a bluray drive is to watch high def material, I'd rather just stream 1080p HD movies through the hdmi port in my laptop to the screen, every laptop comes with one nowadays.

BayGBM · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2009, 04:25:03 PM »

I've seen both; the bigger your TV the bigger the difference. Though before BluRay came along I didn't hear many people complaining about the picture quality of DVDs. I might buy a BluRay player someday... but it's not on my list of priorities.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2009, 04:39:47 PM »

i'm gettin a blu-ray installed tomorrow for the folks in the kitchen

Pollux · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2009, 04:52:15 PM »

Quote from: Topskin69 on September 06, 2009, 03:05:15 PM

Dont you need a hi-def tv to notice the difference?

Yes. You can't have one without the other.

Watching a Blu Ray without a HD TV is pointless!

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2009, 05:26:08 PM »

Depends on the blu-ray but 90% of time the quality is much better. Just got Braveheart and the quality jump is amazing. Animated movies like Kung-fu Panda on a good TV look a whole other level better.

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2009, 06:03:51 PM »

Blu-ray is a HUGE step forward in picture and sound quality. With a good HD surround system that can decode the latest lossless sound codecs such as Dolby True HD or DTS-HD Master Audio it will blow you away! Of course your TV must be capable of displaying 1080P resolution to appreciate the picture.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2009, 06:11:37 PM »

Quote from: Luv2Hurt on September 06, 2009, 06:03:51 PM

Blu-ray is a HUGE step forward in picture and sound quality. With a good HD surround system that can decode the latest lossless sound codecs such as Dolby True HD or DTS-HD Master Audio it will blow you away! Of course your TV must be capable of displaying 1080P resolution to appreciate the picture.

yes, looking forward to it.

Tyr · « **Reply #14 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:30:52 AM »

Quote from: Luv2Hurt on September 06, 2009, 06:03:51 PM

Blu-ray is a HUGE step forward in picture and sound quality. With a good HD surround system that can decode the latest lossless sound codecs such as Dolby True HD or DTS-HD Master Audio it will blow you away! Of course your TV must be capable of displaying 1080P resolution to appreciate the picture.

Absolutely. The annoying part is having to re-buy some of the movies I already own on DVD.

claymore · « **Reply #15 on:** September 07, 2009, 03:47:19 AM »

Quote from: Royalty on September 06, 2009, 12:38:19 PM

how much of a quality jump can noticed between these 2 discs when both are viewed on a HD television?

Night and day, definitely worth it if you watch alot of movies.

Pollux · « **Reply #16 on:** September 07, 2009, 05:03:07 AM »

Quote from: Tyr on September 07, 2009, 02:30:52 AM

The annoying part is having to re-buy some of the movies I already own on DVD.

Agreed. The movie has to be really good for me to repurchase it on Blu Ray. From here on out, I buy nothing but.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2009, 05:06:47 AM »

my blu-ray is getting installed this morning between 10-2 pm

webcake · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2009, 05:12:25 AM »

Better than i thought. As said, if you have a decent tv/surround sound set up, it is more noticeable.

sync pulse · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2009, 06:30:14 AM »

Regular Dvd is 480 scan lines of video in the frame,...Blu Ray is 1080 lines of video.

I would say it would be like comparing AM radio with FM.

The laser used in the Blu Ray has a shorter wavelength than regular Dvd. (Blue as opposed to red) As such it is therefor possible to record smaller lands and pits on the disc and so a Blu Ray can hold much more data.

Parker · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2009, 06:45:34 AM »

Quote from: Bobby on September 06, 2009, 03:25:16 PM

sometimes i think the quality on those new things is better than reality, what we see with or own eyes. there is just too much detail and clarity, unreal

this difference is examplified with porn!!

Mars · « **Reply #21 on:** September 07, 2009, 06:49:08 AM »

the olympia in 3d. glutes look almost like you can touch them.

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #22 on:** September 07, 2009, 07:16:16 AM »

Quote from: Parker on September 07, 2009, 06:45:34 AM

this difference is examplified with porn!!

i'll stick to my grainy vhs russian porn, thank you very much.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #23 on:** September 07, 2009, 07:42:39 AM »

Quote from: Parker on September 07, 2009, 06:45:34 AM

this difference is examplified with porn!!

i'm not colored, there's no porn in my kitchen lol

oldman · « **Reply #24 on:** September 07, 2009, 08:32:19 AM »

the same difference as tom prince now and when he was competing, thats a huge difference!

Author Topic: Blu-Ray vs regular DVD (Read 5034 times)

Stavios