One question, one poll, separate topics.

[tzikeh]

One question:

Can someone explain to me why I should get a Blu-Ray player, and why Blu-Ray is better than not? I'm not going to be buying one anytime soon (no money for either the player or the HDTV I understand it's only worth buying a Blu-Ray player for), but I would like to understand why it's better.

I understand tech-talk, so don't be afraid to use big words, big numbers, and intialisms.

One poll:

[Poll #1599741]

Comments

[tzikeh.livejournal.com]

One thing I have definitely noticed about HDTV, you can really see some things that, sometimes, you'd maybe rather not see, like every skin eruption or the glue on the skullcaps on SNL.

:nod: I know that actors and news anchors are unhappy with HD because they can no longer appear flawless. ;) Maybe it'll be good for people in the long run to see that. (One can dream.)

Yeah interlaced v progressive is a long-time blargh from vidding.

I won't have HD for a long, long time, so I guess the only reason to get a Blu-Ray right now would be for the extra extras. :D

[lydiabell.livejournal.com]

Another thing is that some Blu-Ray players will allow you to stream stuff like Hulu onto your TV, if you care about that.