Blu-ray vs HD DVD remains one of the hottest topics in the world of consumer electronics. With both sides vying for the top spot, it’s become clear neither will quit until their format is deemed King of High-Def. This can be overwhelming to the average consumer. No one wants to invest in the format doomed for extinction. We reached out to the Blu-ray Disc Association and asked for ten reasons why Blu-ray is best. (In case you missed it, we did the same thing with HD DVD - “Top 10 Reasons to Buy HD DVD”.)
1. Today’s best movies - With support from the 6 of the 8 major Hollywood studios, the biggest hits are on Blu-ray. Through October 2007, 19 of the year’s 20 best selling high definition movie titles are available on Blu-ray Disc - the majority of them available in high definition only on Blu-ray Disc. Titles such as 300, the Harry Potter Series, the Matrix Trilogy are just some of the titles currently available or coming soon to Blu-ray Disc. And, titles such as the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, the Spiderman Trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean, Cars and Ratatouille are available in high definition only on Blu-ray Disc.
2. The broadest range in player options - The biggest names in consumer electronics, particularly in DVD and HDTV - Hitachi, LG, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp and Sony - all support Blu-ray Disc, giving consumers a range of hardware choices from their favorite brands. HP, Acer, Sony VAIO, Panasonic, Philips and Pioneer offer consumers an array of desktop, notebook and computer drive choices.
3. Every Blu-ray Disc player delivers full 1080p picture quality, the benchmark for high definition.
4. Blu-ray delivers the best possible picture quality of any high definition source. Because of its superior storage capacity (50GB - 6 times more than dual-layer DVD), Blu-ray Disc can use higher bit rates, which allows pristine video, uncompromised audio quality, and compelling interactive features.
5. It sounds as spectacular as it looks. With support for the latest audio codecs, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio and uncompressed linear PCM, Blu-ray can deliver true lossless audio so you hear every sound with crystal clarity.
lol Blu-Ray disc are not 50 GB. Blu-Ray discs are only 50 GB if they are Dual-Layer but none of them are Dual-Layer so that means that Blu-Ray only has 25 GB. Also HD-DVD has a triple and quad layer disc format ready for when ever Blu-Ray releases the 50 GB Dual-Layer Discs.
I’ve heard a lot of stupid krap from HD-DVD nuts but this one takes the cake. Blu-ray fans are going to prison for picking an HD format that won? WHATEVER.
I’ve suffered no indignity and no problems with my PS3. It’s a rock-solid home theater movie player. Jason, you’re a real piece of work. Enjoy Standard-def, you deserve it.
HD DVD will be like Beta-Max.... and Blu Ray will be like laser disc.
People are funny when it comes to the “format war”. People on both sides defend it like it’s their own blood.
The format winner is standard DVD with 94% market share. HiDef formats have been around for several years now and still fail to penetrate the market. You can blame it on the war, but that would simply be untrue.
Facts are, no one has an interest in invensting the money to get this “high end” equipment and pay twice as much for a movie.
How long do you think “buy one get one free” sales will around, once the format war is over.
For all you Blu Boys out there, I hope you are prepared to drop your shorts and take it like a man… in prison. When HD DVD dies, you will be stuck with whatever Sony feels is in their best interest. Going off of past history,.... that won’t be your best interest (ie.. root kits, drm, betamax, memory stick, PSP, and on and on...).
Here’s to waiting for both formats to go belly up.....CHEERS!
Cheesus! More like a vinegar distillery! Goodness knows who took the jam from all the ps3 kids doughnuts, but they really should chill and get out more.
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Hey BJ,
Blu-ray released their 50 GB dual layer disks 6 months ago.
Blu-ray has a 100 GB quad layer and a 200 GB six layer disk that have been successfully tested but have not been released yet.
HD-DVD has a 51 GB tri-layer disk they have not fully tested or released yet.
....but all of this higher capacity does not matter except for PC burners. There are currently no HD-DVD burners available except for a few included with older Toshiba systems (they only include readers on the new ones now). Blu-ray burners, however, are everywhere. Try a Google Shopping search sometime before you post BS.
Wait! here you go, I’ll make it easy:
http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=8220171&oext=1038A&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8220171
Link to 4x speed 50 GB Blu-ray disk for sale