Video Asylum

Posted by Larry I (A) on December 12, 2007 at 07:19:48

In Reply to: RE: survey: how many folks still refuse to go Hd or blu? posted by Elizabeth on December 11, 2007 at 10:54:01

I have a 70" Qualia RPTV that is a true 1920 x 1080 set, but, I am still waiting to decide on the appropriate source. It is not a matter of the cost of the machine, I just don't want to buy software that will be abandoned in the future (anyone interested in my LaserDisc collection?).

What I require is a machine that will do the job of reproducing movies superbly, without my having to jump through all kinds of hoops to get it to boot up, without having to do any stupid firmware upgrades every few months, without having a large percentage of discs failing to work right, etc. This machine would have to also do a great job with standard DVDs as well. I have seen far too many systems where the player and processor or projector are not properly "talking" to each other, and this is the case even if one single brand is involved.

I think a lot of issues still need to be resolved and certain practices standardized (I think I'll wait for HDMI 1.587 to come out, which should be in a few months at this rate). I am leaning toward Blu-ray, but, I am concerned with reports that some discs from certain pressing plants have been subject to laser "rot" (something I know about as a laserdisc owner).

In the interim, I experience high definition through my cable company, which means, constant picture lock-up, pixilation, etc.