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It's threads like these that make you realize that Sony actually know what they are talking about in regard to the, 'ten year plan'. They also remind you that the PS3 still is ahead of its time.

Anyway, I have a 40 inch Bravia that can display 1080p. Upscaled DVDs look pretty good, but they don't come close to a well made Blu-ray version in any respect.

In regard to the movie collection thing, that depends solely on the individual. I've had a PS3 since launch in Japan and yet still only own 6 Blu-ray movies. Then again, I hardly ever buy DVDs these days either.

For me personally, if it is a film I really like, and know I will enjoy the extras too, then I'll get the Blu-ray (assuming it exists). If not, I won't bother getting any version...

Blu-rays that I highly recommend -

Casino Royale
Blade Runner
Enter the Dragon
Black Rain



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twesterm said:

Actually, 300 was one of the movies I got to compare (it was one of the ones I replaced so I had both versions for a day or so) and I couldn't really tell a difference.

 


There's definitely a difference, even if you don't see it.

 

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/300.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/3003.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/3004.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/3009.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30010.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30011.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30012.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30015.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30016.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30017.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30018.html

 

 



Soulreaver said:
twesterm said:

Actually, 300 was one of the movies I got to compare (it was one of the ones I replaced so I had both versions for a day or so) and I couldn't really tell a difference.

 


There's definitely a difference, even if you don't see it.

 

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/300.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/3003.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/3004.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/3009.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30010.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30011.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30012.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30015.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30016.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30017.html

http://www.zonadvd.com/imagenes/articulos/compa_300/30018.html

 

 

 

That's by far the dumbest thing I've ever seen.

Thank you for all the advice people, you've answered my question wonderfully but those links are idiotic.  If my DVD's looked like that even when not upscaled I would have never asked those questions.  I don't know what kind of TV and player they took those pictures on but my DVD's do not look like that.

That just seems like people trying to make you convert to HD.



Those 300 pictures look.....heavily photoshopped.



I can tell the difference easily with my 32in 720p, We're getting a 42in 1080p in a couple days and I am sure I'll noticce an even larger jump.

Also, if you are watching you HD movies in 1080i and upscaling your DVD's to 1080i then of course you're not going to notice much of a difference in the two. I play my HD's in 720p and my upscales in 1080i. Try that and see what you think then.



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lol @ the people saying they see anything but a HUGE difference between a Blu Ray 1080p movie and an upscalled DVD !

The difference is IMMENSE on a 720p 32 inch HD LG (not even 1080p native) even from watching from more than 3 meters away. I say it again, the difference is IMMENSE in every possible way - image sharpness and detail, colour, contrast, fast motion fidelity, scenery, portrait.

They are not even comparable in quality and the difference becomes even greater with the size and resolution of the display. Whoever says otherwise is either half blind or simply a liar.



"You have the right to the remains of a silent attorney"

Photoshopped? Yeah right. Here's the whole source.

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=749

Translated by google:

Since the September 25, 2007, Warner has put up for sale no less than five different editions of 300 on DVD: simple (1 record), special (2 discs), steelbook, steelbook with book and an exclusive edition with a disc fnac Extra. Además, también se han editado las respectivas versiones en formatos de alta definición Blu-ray y HD DVD . In addition, there have also been edited versions in the respective formats of high definition Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.

All the alternatives that Warner has released on DVD have in common the first disc-which contains the film-and therefore the assessment of image quality is equal for all of them. The high definition versions, both the HD DVD edition as the Blu-ray Disc edition are virtually identical as part of the same master encoded in VC-1, with similar bitrates media over the 20 Mbps. For this reason, have been included in this comparative catches of both formats interchangeably.

Comparing visually standard definition with high definition, the reality is that even though the DVD 300 is a very good image quality-within the limits of both the format HD-DVD as Blu-ray are far above. It is well known that the photograph of this movie is very unique, with abundant grain, sharp contrasts and turn sepia. The DVD reflects all these issues so close to the original, however formats HD DVD and Blu-ray and bring something more complicated range of intense colors digitally manipulated played a magnificent way, it is virtually a carbon copy of the master film.

The colors on DVD without so many shades and compression tends to unify creating a pastel effect characteristic of the format, in addition to saturation something more than normal. By contrast, high definition can enjoy the full range at its maximum splendor, with a colorful rich, less saturated and more natural. Moreover, the excess will become apparent contrast prevents certain elements of the picture in DVD format, while both HD DVD and Blu-ray levels of black and shadows are extraordinary.

As expected, thanks to higher definition, the level of detail is much higher and the sharpness is superb; helmets, the texture of the layers, land, wrinkles in the skin, Jerjes of thousands of beads, etc. . everything is displayed with great wealth of detail. Sometimes, given the importance it has given the visual aspect of this movie, one cree be watching moving pictures, with magnificent landscapes and frames that seem postcards.

Furthermore, thanks to advanced codec VC-1 and the high bitrate means of scanning, there is no trace of compression defects that appear on the DVD in the more complicated sequences (the sinking of ships in the rain or any scene with many elements on the screen). For against the grain, with increasing definition, it becomes more evident and can become annoying to a greater or lesser extent.

In short, even though in general the DVD has a very good image quality, those who have the opportunity to enjoy the high definition should not hesitate a moment or because the superiority of 300 in either format, Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD is really significant.


Soulreaver said:

Photoshopped? Yeah right. Here's the whole source.

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=749

Translated by google:

Since the September 25, 2007, Warner has put up for sale no less than five different editions of 300 on DVD: simple (1 record), special (2 discs), steelbook, steelbook with book and an exclusive edition with a disc fnac Extra. Además, también se han editado las respectivas versiones en formatos de alta definición Blu-ray y HD DVD . In addition, there have also been edited versions in the respective formats of high definition Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.

All the alternatives that Warner has released on DVD have in common the first disc-which contains the film-and therefore the assessment of image quality is equal for all of them. The high definition versions, both the HD DVD edition as the Blu-ray Disc edition are virtually identical as part of the same master encoded in VC-1, with similar bitrates media over the 20 Mbps. For this reason, have been included in this comparative catches of both formats interchangeably.

Comparing visually standard definition with high definition, the reality is that even though the DVD 300 is a very good image quality-within the limits of both the format HD-DVD as Blu-ray are far above. It is well known that the photograph of this movie is very unique, with abundant grain, sharp contrasts and turn sepia. The DVD reflects all these issues so close to the original, however formats HD DVD and Blu-ray and bring something more complicated range of intense colors digitally manipulated played a magnificent way, it is virtually a carbon copy of the master film.

The colors on DVD without so many shades and compression tends to unify creating a pastel effect characteristic of the format, in addition to saturation something more than normal. By contrast, high definition can enjoy the full range at its maximum splendor, with a colorful rich, less saturated and more natural. Moreover, the excess will become apparent contrast prevents certain elements of the picture in DVD format, while both HD DVD and Blu-ray levels of black and shadows are extraordinary.

As expected, thanks to higher definition, the level of detail is much higher and the sharpness is superb; helmets, the texture of the layers, land, wrinkles in the skin, Jerjes of thousands of beads, etc. . everything is displayed with great wealth of detail. Sometimes, given the importance it has given the visual aspect of this movie, one cree be watching moving pictures, with magnificent landscapes and frames that seem postcards.

Furthermore, thanks to advanced codec VC-1 and the high bitrate means of scanning, there is no trace of compression defects that appear on the DVD in the more complicated sequences (the sinking of ships in the rain or any scene with many elements on the screen). For against the grain, with increasing definition, it becomes more evident and can become annoying to a greater or lesser extent.

In short, even though in general the DVD has a very good image quality, those who have the opportunity to enjoy the high definition should not hesitate a moment or because the superiority of 300 in either format, Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD is really significant.

 

You can post the big long technical speil but that still doesn't change the fact those pictures are bullshit.  I had the 300 DVD (forget which version, it was one of the special editions I guess) and I know it didn't look like that on my normal DVD player or upscaled on my PS3.



And here's another good comparison link for all you doubters, especially to twesterm :)

Blu-ray, HD-DVD & SD DVD Comparison Screenshots *WARNING - LARGE PICTURE FILES*
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=811102&pp=30



Soulreaver said:
And here's another good comparison link for all you doubters, especially to twesterm :)

Blu-ray, HD-DVD & SD DVD Comparison Screenshots *WARNING - LARGE PICTURE FILES*
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=811102&pp=30

 

The site is currently closed as we look into the posting issue.

PHAIL

 

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Also, I don't know how to get this through your head so maybe all caps, bold, underlined, and italics will help: I AM NOT DOUBTING HD LOOKS BETTER THAN SD OR UPSCALED SD MOVIES.  STOP THINKING I AM