Blueray

The_FD

juliescot wrote: »

Multi region blue ray players are available so the above is incorrect.

If they are available I stand corrected - but all the ones I have seen that advertise themselves as multi-region are not blueray multi region - only standard DVD multi-region.

juliescot

The_FD wrote: »

If they are available I stand corrected - but all the ones I have seen that advertise themselves as multi-region are not blueray multi region - only standard DVD multi-region.

A quick trip round google will throw up a number of manufacturers of machines capable of playing blue ray discs from all regions

missile

I got a Sony BDP360 Blu Ray multi region and the quality of playback is awaesome.

IMHO you need a decent 1080i/P TV and 42" + to see the benefit. There is little point if you have a small TV.

custardy

missile wrote: »

I got a Sony BDP360 Blu Ray multi region and the quality of playback is awaesome.

IMHO you need a decent 1080i/P TV and 42" + to see the benefit. There is little point if you have a small TV.

bear in mind bluray isnt all about image
the sound makes a massive difference especially if you run a seperate sound system

mardatha

I was just going to ask what make you could recommend ! All suggestions gratefully received. he has seen a Samsung in Argos he quite likes ..

Sput2001

The_FD wrote: »

If they are available I stand corrected - but all the ones I have seen that advertise themselves as multi-region are not blueray multi region - only standard DVD multi-region.

Yeah, if the player's multi region, it's probably for DVD only. Very few are multi-region capable for Blu-Ray playback.

Having said that, quite a few Blu-Ray discs are Region ABC, so it's less of an issue.

I've go a 32" Toshiba and you can see the difference at 720p. Better image definition (especially on animated titles), better colour definition, and I use an external sound processor and the sound's a definite improvement, too.

I've got a Sony BDP 350 and it's a great player.

juliescot

NickMidgley wrote: »

Yeah, if the player's multi region, it's for DVD only.

Having said that, quite a few Blu-Ray discs are Region ABC, so it's less of an issue.

I've go a 32" Toshiba and you can see the difference at 720p. Better image definition (especially on animated titles), better colour definition, and I use an external sound processor and the sound's a definite improvement, too.

I've got a Sony BDP 350 and it's a great player.

You can get players that do play all Blue Ray disc - no matter what region they are from/for.

720

The PS3 gives you the most features for your money. There is a new Slim one at £250 so the old 'Fat' ones will drop in price (hopefully).

donnajunkie

cmatt360 wrote: »

the prices for blue ray discs have plummeted - so yep. worth it

my local hmv recently put up the prices of certain blu rays to £30/35 each and then put them on buy one get one free. i thought it was hilarious.

custardy

donnajunkie wrote: »

my local hmv recently put up the prices of certain blu rays to £30/35 each and then put them on buy one get one free. i thought it was hilarious.

instore maybe but i only buy instore for rare one off price drops
online all the way.
only BR i have bought for over £10 was the band of brothers boxset @£25