What’s the problem? I don’t have a blu-ray player and no plans to get one right away. Why? The price is out of budget. And, instead of spending money on DVDs for family members’ stockings, my wife and I will spend the money (or not) on something else.
Denon Electronics, makers of high end home theater equipment, have announced they will be giving away free copies of both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight in Blu-ray with the purchase of any one of their three standalone Blu-ray players.
The three players are the $749 USD DVD-1800BD, $999 DVD-2500BTCI or $1,999 DVD-3800BDCI, and the timeframe to purchase them is between Nov. 23 and Jan. 10. After the purchase, simply fill out a claim form and send in the proof of purchase from the player and the company will send the two Blu-ray films back to you.
Source: After-Dawn
What is disappointing is that Blu-Ray players are so doggone expensive! Even if that changes, I’m now looking more seriously at hooking up the Internet near the TV so we can stream from Netflix (less than $10 a month) directly to our computer-connected TV…but still not sure how to do this short of calling the cable folks to come in and rewire our house. Suggestions?
In the meantime, we’re pretty much locked into the “old” DVDs. Even if prices drop on Blu-Ray players, will they drop fast enough?
According to the LA Times, analysts have indicated that manufacturers will reduce the price of Blu-ray players to as low as $150. The holiday season is normally when formats are pushed the most. DVDs had a spectacular holiday season and pushed into mainstream by the release of the Matrix many years ago.
Many analysts are speculating that The Dark Knight will be the title that will push Blu-ray into mainstream this year. However, as I have mentioned above, there are several factors that need to be considered, such as the state of the economy. If prices are not at the level they need to be, Blu-ray may miss the opportunity to hit the limelight this holiday season.
Source: TechBlorge
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$150 already:http://www.buy.com/prod/memorex-blu-ray-player/q/loc/111/208287862.htmlOr, since your computer is connected to the TV, you could use a Blu-ray drive – there are lots available for around $125:http://www.buy.com/prod/lg-ggc-h20l-6x-blu-ray-super-multi-drive-with-lightscribe-double-layer/q/loc/101/206494069.htmlNote that these aren’t super deals – I just went to a popular site, searched Blu-ray and pasted links. Patience will yield a great deal somewhere.The point is that you don’t need to drop $500+ on Blu-ray technology.
$150 already:http://www.buy.com/prod/memorex-blu-ray-player/q/loc/111/208287862.htmlOr, since your computer is connected to the TV, you could use a Blu-ray drive – there are lots available for around $125:http://www.buy.com/prod/lg-ggc-h20l-6x-blu-ray-super-multi-drive-with-lightscribe-double-layer/q/loc/101/206494069.htmlNote that these aren’t super deals – I just went to a popular site, searched Blu-ray and pasted links. Patience will yield a great deal somewhere.The point is that you don’t need to drop $500+ on Blu-ray technology.
Hi Miguel,My son left a gaming system (Nintendo?) with me that also plays BlueRay movies. What amazes me is how much better regular DVDs look as well. Might be a less expensive option for you. Oh, I have also discovered a really good sound system does as much or more for the viewing experience as does improved picture quality.Better get out there and stimulate the economy!Doug
Hi Miguel,My son left a gaming system (Nintendo?) with me that also plays BlueRay movies. What amazes me is how much better regular DVDs look as well. Might be a less expensive option for you. Oh, I have also discovered a really good sound system does as much or more for the viewing experience as does improved picture quality.Better get out there and stimulate the economy!Doug
Matthew, thanks so much! I should have searched for it. I’ll have to go do exactly what you suggest!With appreciation,Miguel
Matthew, thanks so much! I should have searched for it. I’ll have to go do exactly what you suggest!With appreciation,Miguel
Doug, I play HD-DVDs on an xBox 360 connected to our HD-TV, and I did consider buying a gaming console that played blu-ray just so we could watch blu-ray DVDs, as well as take advantage of the games! 8->However, a part of me balked at that expense. Why can't the manufacturer's make ONE device that plays both and is low-cost?Miguel
Doug, I play HD-DVDs on an xBox 360 connected to our HD-TV, and I did consider buying a gaming console that played blu-ray just so we could watch blu-ray DVDs, as well as take advantage of the games! 8->However, a part of me balked at that expense. Why can't the manufacturer's make ONE device that plays both and is low-cost?Miguel
The game system doug0077 mentioned is the PS3 that you can get for about $400 (plus cables).I went in on the system that Matthew suggests and it works great. If you usually get the special edition discs, you are going to be spending the same money – and with a more durable disc, kids don’t chew (sometimes literally) through them as fast.
The game system doug0077 mentioned is the PS3 that you can get for about $400 (plus cables).I went in on the system that Matthew suggests and it works great. If you usually get the special edition discs, you are going to be spending the same money – and with a more durable disc, kids don’t chew (sometimes literally) through them as fast.