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>Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:57:18 -0400
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>Subject: RE: Questions regarding HD DVD and Blu-Ray
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>I am considering on going the cheap route with both HD-DVD and
>Blu-Ray at least initially. I will "probably" buy the external HD
>DVD player from Microsoft for $179. I will probably also buy the PS3
>to get the Blu-Ray functionality. I believe both offer a choice,
>albeit a limited one, of five free movies as part of the
>purchase. Of course, the choices are probably mediocre at
>best. Also, given the reported poor transfers to HD DVD or Blu-Ray
>do I really care?
>
>Three of the four HD TVs that I own have HDMI input but they only
>support 720p output. Two are 32" Sony LCDs. One of those is an
>XBR2. The third one is a smaller 23" Samsung LCD, white in color,
>which is used in the kitchen. The fourth TV is a 6+ year old
>KP65XBR10W rear projection Sony that has only one high def input and
>that is component video not HDMI. I use my Denon receiver to switch
>between my Verizon HD DVR and the XBOX 360 as input to the TV.
>
>So, here are the questions:
>
>1. is the picture quality of the XBOX 360 HD DVD external and the PS3
>Blu-Ray good enough given my range of displays to even consider
>buying either or both of them?
>2. is my range of displays going to be the limiting factor in
>displaying the HD DVD and Blu-Ray images because none can do 1080p
>and only the 65" Sony can output 1080i?
>3. is there any noticeable difference in picture quality given the
>same movie with more expensive HD DVD or Blu-Ray players?
>4. Supposedly the PS3 implemented HDMI 1.3. Can anyone actually
>confirm that? Is it really deep color and lossless audio capable or
>is that basically smoke and mirrors at this point?
>5. What version of HDMI is supported in the MS external HD DVD player?
>
>Or, should I have my head examined for even thinking about going the
>cheap route because the more expensive players offer dramatically
>better video quality? IF they do, is that really an issue with my
>existing HD TVs?
>
>Thanks,
>Tom
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Why did I receive this when trying to send a message to HDTips?
>Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:57:18 -0400
>From: "CardScan.Net Administrator" <[email protected]>
>Subject: RE: Questions regarding HD DVD and Blu-Ray
>X-Originating-IP: [66.37.202.123]
>To: "Thomas B Kemp" <[email protected]>
>X-OriginalArrivalTime: 29 Aug 2007 20:57:18.0558 (UTC)
> FILETIME=[2FB66FE0:01C7EA7F]
>
>Your email (shown below) was just received by CardScan At Your Service.
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>We apologize for any misunderstanding.
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>Sincerely,
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>I am considering on going the cheap route with both HD-DVD and
>Blu-Ray at least initially. I will "probably" buy the external HD
>DVD player from Microsoft for $179. I will probably also buy the PS3
>to get the Blu-Ray functionality. I believe both offer a choice,
>albeit a limited one, of five free movies as part of the
>purchase. Of course, the choices are probably mediocre at
>best. Also, given the reported poor transfers to HD DVD or Blu-Ray
>do I really care?
>
>Three of the four HD TVs that I own have HDMI input but they only
>support 720p output. Two are 32" Sony LCDs. One of those is an
>XBR2. The third one is a smaller 23" Samsung LCD, white in color,
>which is used in the kitchen. The fourth TV is a 6+ year old
>KP65XBR10W rear projection Sony that has only one high def input and
>that is component video not HDMI. I use my Denon receiver to switch
>between my Verizon HD DVR and the XBOX 360 as input to the TV.
>
>So, here are the questions:
>
>1. is the picture quality of the XBOX 360 HD DVD external and the PS3
>Blu-Ray good enough given my range of displays to even consider
>buying either or both of them?
>2. is my range of displays going to be the limiting factor in
>displaying the HD DVD and Blu-Ray images because none can do 1080p
>and only the 65" Sony can output 1080i?
>3. is there any noticeable difference in picture quality given the
>same movie with more expensive HD DVD or Blu-Ray players?
>4. Supposedly the PS3 implemented HDMI 1.3. Can anyone actually
>confirm that? Is it really deep color and lossless audio capable or
>is that basically smoke and mirrors at this point?
>5. What version of HDMI is supported in the MS external HD DVD player?
>
>Or, should I have my head examined for even thinking about going the
>cheap route because the more expensive players offer dramatically
>better video quality? IF they do, is that really an issue with my
>existing HD TVs?
>
>Thanks,
>Tom
>
>Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
>moments that take our breath away.
>
>
>
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