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Will it be worth it to blow a Grand or more on a Blu-Ray player you know will be extremely replaceable in 2 years time ?

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I have a 720p display, aging (non-HDMI) DD/DTS pre/pro and "only" a 5.1 audio system. PS3 video looks awesome on this display but I'm limited to plain-jane DD/DTS over optical. The LG looks like it'll give me an awesome picture but with 5.1 DTS-HD analog sound which is pretty good; Except it has no 7.1 analog audio support and it may be years before I have an HDMI-capable pre/pro or Receiver.
My wishlist includes outstanding Blu-Ray,(HD-DVD? and upscaled DVD video plus HDMI 1.3 compliance and 7.1 analog outputs which supports all audio Codecs (downgradable to 5.1 for current setup). Is there any current player which matches this wishlist today (or perhaps in the near-future) ?

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Re: Will it be worth it to blow a Grand or more on a Blu-Ray player you know will be extremely replaceable in 2 years ti - O'Shag 17:07:28 03/14/07 (0)
Oscar,
I think the Sony BDP-1 is worth the money. It is exceptionally well made and it looks beautiful also. This wouldn't mean much if it wasn't a good performer, which it is.
I'm in the same boat, and sticking with the PS3 for the foreseeable future - Jazz Inmate 12:53:41 03/14/07 (10)
The appeal of better audio for HT is strong, but not that strong. I think it all hinges on HDMI components and until the manufacturers get their ducks in a row and a good preamp is offered, I'll live with DD/DTS over optical.
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- You got your PS3, but I'm still in decision-making mode. - oscar 10:51:51 03/15/07 (9)
  Immediate gratification will be costly; PS3 or unfutureproofed-universal LG with hi-rez audio analog outs for twice the price or ?
  Part of the equation could be (premature?) rumors of HD-DVD's demise....
  - I meant I'm in the same boat HDMI-wise - Jazz Inmate 15:39:44 03/15/07 (8)
    The success of Casino Royale blu-ray should make it pretty clear to everyone that HD-DVD is on the way out. What is CR BD on Amazon...#7 now? Pretty amazing.
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    - can you enlighten me on the success of Casino Royale blu-ray ? - jeromelang 19:05:13 03/15/07 (7)
      i haven't seen this movie in the theatres yet, so i may get this on BD disc.
      - What are you waiting for? - Jazz Inmate 00:08:19 03/16/07 (5)
        
        In Reply to: can you enlighten me on the success of Casino Royale blu-ray ? posted by jeromelang on March 15, 2007 at 19:05:13:
        
        It's a reference quality 1080P transfer with uncompressed PCM audio. Even though I can't take full advantage of either, it is the best quality picture I've seen on my system and sounds pretty detailed too. The postproduction of the film does subdue some colors and emphasize others, but it is rather subtle (compared to, say, O Brother Where Art Thou) and I don't mind the effect. The vignette before the credits role, showing how Bond got his double-0 license to kill, is black and white. A fairly classy intro.
        A few words about the movie, since you haven't seen it. Casino Royale is a return to page 1 and a return to the basics while also bringing Bond into the electronics age and digital revolution. Gone are the frills, silly gadgets, fancy weapons, drawn out car chases, boring boat chases, plane chases, all replaced by good old fashioned foot chases with stunts and sheer physical prowess that was actually riveting. Gone are the inept plans to dispose of Bond, replaced with a jaw-clenching torture scene that shows you another side of Craig's approach to the role.
        The acting and plot were a step up from the average action film, as Craig did a good job underacting and handling the gritty, violent duties. The screenplay stayed somewhat true to the Ian Flemming. Even the bad guy did a good job with his "evil genius card player" LeChiffre character who bleeds from his eye. An extremely annoying bad guy in the hands of a different actor, but it was done right in Casino Royale.
        Don't go in with unreasonable expectations and you will enjoy it if you're in the mood for action and violence. It's definitely the best James Bond film since the Sean Connery era, and maybe the best ever. Get it. If nothing else, the 1080P graphics during the opening credits and the subsequent foot chase scene at a construction site are alone worth the cost of the disc.
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        just placed order to amazon.com - thanks, Jazz Inmate and Murphy - jeromelang 01:33:19 03/16/07 (4)
        
        In Reply to: What are you waiting for? posted by Jazz Inmate on March 16, 2007 at 00:08:19:
        
        thanks for "pushing me off the edge" :- )
        I ordered "The Departed" together with CR.
        I am coming to san francisco end of April. you guys around that area?
        
        I hope you enjoy it...never saw The Departed - Jazz Inmate 11:23:26 03/16/07 (3)
        
        In Reply to: just placed order to amazon.com - thanks, Jazz Inmate and Murphy posted by jeromelang on March 16, 2007 at 01:33:19:
        
        I'm a big Scorcese fan, but dislike DeCrapio and hope he'll stop appearing in Scorcese's work. Still, I'm tempted to get Departed. Do you recommend it?
        I'm tempted to get Bullitt and The Great Escape, too.
        I am in the SF bay area, if you want to hook up next month, that will be do-able.
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        see widescreen review's comments - jeromelang 04:30:41 03/20/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: I hope you enjoy it...never saw The Departed posted by Jazz Inmate on March 16, 2007 at 11:23:26:
        
        See link before it disappear, requiring you to subscribe first before access:
        
        http://www.widescreenreview.com/hddisc_detail2.php?free=E (Open in New Window)
        
        will let u know how the departed bd turn out - jeromelang 01:21:53 03/20/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: I hope you enjoy it...never saw The Departed posted by Jazz Inmate on March 16, 2007 at 11:23:26:
        
        saw the original hong kong version that inspired the departed. has an interesting audiophile element in the film, which scorcese has opted to retain.
        i'll contact u nearer the dates when i'm in sf.
        know any good used cd shops in sf area?
        
        Re: will let u know how the departed bd turn out - Jazz Inmate 21:49:42 03/20/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: will let u know how the departed bd turn out posted by jeromelang on March 20, 2007 at 01:21:53:
        
        Amoeba's on Haight St and also in Berkeley (Telegraph Ave).
        If Rasputin's is still open on Telegraph, also stop in there.
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      - here's a review - Joe Murphy Jr 19:11:09 03/15/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: can you enlighten me on the success of Casino Royale blu-ray ? posted by jeromelang on March 15, 2007 at 19:05:13:
        
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        Casino Royale (Open in New Window)

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