#62905 - 11/26/06 05:36 PM
HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 10/13/06
Posts: 11
Loc: Rio Rancho
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Has anyone had the opportunity to really test the two formats side by side? I am thinking about replacing my CRT RPTV (540p max resolution) with a LCoS/SXRD/D-ILA RPTV type to get true 1080p. The industry types I speak to seem to think that HD-DVD is going to win but it's too early to call for me. Speaking of the LCoS/SXRD/D-ILA debate, has anyone had the chance to subject those OEMS together? I ask this knowing that Toshiba is supposed to come out with the "SED" technology next year.
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#62907 - 11/27/06 07:40 AM
Re: HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray
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Desperado
Registered: 01/17/02
Posts: 380
Loc: South Weymouth, MA USA
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A freind of mine has the Sony SXRD. Saw it last weekend. I wasn't impressed comparing it to my Mitsubishi DLP. It seemed to have "jagged" edges when changing between scenes on the Pats game. It could be a set up issue with the set though.
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#62908 - 11/27/06 11:56 AM
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Gunslinger
Registered: 12/12/02
Posts: 124
Loc: Basking Ridge, NJ,USA
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Has anybody checked the latest 1080p front projecters? Say Mitsubishi, Optoma, Sony and Panasonic, those 4 just came out lately? Any user experience?
Kwok
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#62909 - 11/29/06 12:58 PM
Re: HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray
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Gunslinger
Registered: 04/17/05
Posts: 102
Loc: WA
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Blu-Ray should fair better once they use more VC-1 codec over mpeg2. This has been hd-dvd's biggest advantage as the software has been very well done with the new compression codec.
Still too early to tell which will win. That said, I recommend hd-dvd due to it's low price and better performance at the moment.
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#62910 - 12/09/06 02:55 AM
Re: HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray
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Gunslinger
Registered: 11/21/03
Posts: 147
Loc: Lafayette, LA, USA
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I have both formats (Sony Blu-Ray player, Toshiba HD-A1 and HD-A2). Picture wise, I really can't tell the difference (running them to a Sony SRDX 60" (1080i LCOS set). All three players provide stunning video. Audio wise, running a 990 and a 770 with Mirage speakers (4 HDT-Rs, center HDT-F, 2 OM-5 fronts and Mirage 400 sub and Velodyne 10" sub). Generally, I am more impressed with the Blu-Ray audio. However, some of my HD-DVDs easily rival the Blu-Rays (Batman Begins, for example), which leads me to believe that mastering is a big factor. Running optical cable so not using new DD formats for HD. The HD-A2 does not have 5.1 analog outs so that is not an option for that player. Will keep the HD-A2, however as load times are much faster than with the HD-A1. Very impressed with both technologies, but realize that one will "win out" at some point. Both have excellent upconversion feature. Very happy so far. Had the Samsung Blu-Ray for a while and would not recommend it for a variety of reasons.
Mike
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