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• Have they changed the video scaler chipsets in the slim, or are they the same as the previous "fat" PS3? In reply to: "PS3 Slim: Everything you need to know"

  August 19, 2009

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• I also wondered about the bit stream availability for HD Codecs like Dolby True HD or DTS-HD. This is very important in order to take advantage of the audio soundtracks on the majority of BluRay releases today. The PQ on BluRay is only half of the HD experience, the other half is "Properly Decoded Audio", and PCM is NOT the same!
  
  Per; sticks1839, "May I ask why this is necessary to you? Having the PS3 decode the audio and send PCM is identical to bitstreaming except for the additional lights on your AV receiver." Not entirely true...
  
  There is a difference between PCM in comparison to Dolby Digital True HD and DTS HD-MASTER. Yes it is similar to bitstream, but the end result is not the same, the timbre is different and overall balance and separation in the original soundtracks is different. To me PCM just doesn't deliver the same as DTS-MA and DD-True HD. I did some A-B comparisons with a friends PS3 and my $200 Panasonic BD35K. There is an immediately noticeable difference in the audio...
  
  I would NEVER purchase a PS3 because of this as well as the BS with their remotes and the unavailability of PS2 backward compatibility... I have a PS1, a PS2, and then if I had a PS3 that only bit streams PCM, and then have to get a PS3 slim to maybe have "proper"(DTS-MA and DD-True HD) bit stream decoding, well I guess I would need a check-up from the neck-up. Who the hell needs or wants 4 playstations?? Sony is an aggressive and greedy company. Maybe all the features will be in proper order on one of their future players, maybe it will be the PS15 or the PS21?? I still stick by my sentiments, sony, you suck! In reply to: "PS3 Slim: Everything you need to know"

  August 19, 2009

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• Wow, you were a manager? In reply to: "Radio Shack employee charged with punching customer"

  May 1, 2009

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• waam, simply put you are a dip ****! In reply to: "Trade HD DVDs for Blu-rays with Warner's Red2Blu program"

  April 23, 2009

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• In reply to: make_or_break,
  
  "Seriously, if the media price comes down then the format will have plenty of traction to gain in the marketplace. If the movie companies insist on the higher price tag, I think there will always be a large segment of the masses who will go with the cheaper alternatives."
  
  I couldn't agree with you more. It's that simple! In reply to: "Has Blu-ray moved from early-adopter to early-majority phase?"

  February 26, 2009

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• In reply to "by jsnowbordr47",
  "Well seeing as how I'm still on a regular 480p 21in tv I don't think I'll be getting Blu-Ray any time soon."
  
  If I had a 21" TV, I wouldn't be wasting my time here and posting my 2 cents about BluRay. I would not have grounds to do so because BluRay is not about 21"TV's and 480p format. Furthermore, why do you want people to know that you are such a late adopter to the existing technologies and ultra frugal and conservative with your $$'s anyway? I'm not sure why you would need to stress that?
  
  I believe the true reasons you mention for not getting BluRay are simply because you couldn't care less about picture quality, audio soundtracks(Which really makes the movie experience, not just the cinematography), and the overall home theater experience.
  
  Ideally, posts here about the BluRay format should be informative, accurate and helpful. Especially to those who are looking for "POSITIVE" remarks and want to learn about this great technology, especially individuals that are new to this stuff, ie. "Newbies" In reply to: "Has Blu-ray moved from early-adopter to early-majority phase?"

  February 26, 2009

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• BluRay disc prices in the $20 to $40 price range is what WILL kill the High Definition Disc technology.
  
  The prices for New, Current and Catalog titles need to be priced below $20 if the format is to survive. Forget about the prices of the players. BD players priced $150 to $500 is a fair price to pay. The more you pay, usually indicates better performing players. Meaning better video scaling IC chips, or aesthetics of the player and/or better or more robust internal components etc... In other words, you get what you pay for. I can't see any real reason to buy a $150 or less player and hope it will perform well or last a long time without problems etc...
  
  I own a $300 Panasonic BD Player and love it. The real problem I have is the RIDICULOUS prices of the BD DVD discs. Example, the average price of BD discs at Best Buy is $30. To me, no thanks, that's a genuine rip-off and I actually get pissed off when I see the greed involved in that kind of aggressive pricing. That is what turns the masses away from buying the format and will ultimately cause it to go obsolete.
  
  Streaming is NOT in 1080P, nor is an up-converting anything player, nor cable nor satellite, none if these sources wil provide 1080p picture quality. That's a fact!
  
  The ONLY way to view and appreciate 1080P is if you have a BluRay player(or HD-DVD player), and insert the BluRay/HD-DVD disc into the player and view it on a 1080P TV. It is that simple.
  
  There is a huge difference in the picture quality as well as the Audio when comparing SD Discs to HD discs. I own a BluRay and HD-DVD player, a 1080p TV, the audio equipment and I use it daily.
  
  It is down right beautiful if you set it up properly! I am speaking from my own personal experience, and those that say SD DVD is just as good or don't see a difference are saying so be cause they have not done a true comparison and/or don't even have all the necessary components and equipment to see it and give an honest comment and assessment of the differences! Be fair when you post...
  
  So come on Sony and all you studios out there, lower the prices of the media and hardware(Without sacrificing the quality too much), so people can afford this stuff and start enjoying this great technology... In reply to: "Has Blu-ray moved from early-adopter to early-majority phase?"

  February 26, 2009

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• The prices of the Kuros were quite steep! As such the majority of consumers couldn't justify the price points set by Pioneer, thus making them unaffordable. Aggressive pricing has put Pioneer in the situation they're in... QUOTE:(Pioneer released this statement: "We have publicly announced that we are actively evaluating our business.)
  Bottom line, putting too big of a price tag on a product equals minimal to no-sales, which in turn stalls or closes doors on product purchase, ultimately ending product development... Why not lower the price points, let the workers keep their jobs, and keep making TV's? Making the sets more affordable increases sales and revenue for the company, product development continues and the consumers can still obtain a great product! It's a win-win situation if implemented. However, $$$ Greed seems to always show its face and trump the overall decisions... Such a shame! In reply to: "Report: Pioneer to exit TV business"

  February 11, 2009

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• How much more notice or warning do people need? If it goes dark and you don't have a picture come February 2009 then it's your own fault, especially with the free vouchers that were available...
  
  Personally, instead of making them into an aquarium, I would use the old sets/consoles for target practice in an open field with a tarp under the set so I can dispose of the pieces appropriately after I am done having my fun! In reply to: "3 million analog viewers will let TVs go dark"

  October 22, 2008

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• A lot of people have older A/V Receivers that do not accommodate HDMI but still have 5.1 and 7.1 analog connectivity that still perform perfectly. I for one have an Onkyo DTS-989 that is a 7.1 Receiver with 135 watts per channel that set me back $3000 back in-the-day.
  
  As such, the Blu Ray players coming out with on-board DTS Master and Dolby Digital True HD decoding that can plug into these older generation receivers via analog connections, will be more appealing to the masses when considering the switch to a Blu Ray player.
  
  With several reports of models coming out this Holiday season, it would be a wise marketing decision by the manufacturers to sell these at a $200 to $300 price point if they want Blu Ray to get any recognition and a successful product launch.
  
  With that said, I feel the biggest problem is the cost of Blu Ray Movies/Media. Movie titles in the $30 to $40 price range will kill the HD Format all together... It has for me, I for one will not pay that kind of money for the movies, no matter how good the movie is, or even if they are brand new releases. The greed is outrageous(Thanks to Sony, Again!)! $20 tops, but more on par is the $12 to $16 price range that is most affordable to the masses and it would also make this format take off like gang busters.
  
  At Best Buy and several other retailers along with discount wholesale clubs, BJ's, Sam's, Costco etc., I see the prices averaging $30 week after week on a majority of their popular titles. They never run out of these titles either. You know why? Because people aren't buying them, and most likely won't either until they re-price to an affordable price point!
  
  Reality Check; Today, two Blu Ray titles with taxes come out to roughly $65, that's just about a full days wages for the average consumer. Damn rip-off and a damn shame too because this will kill the HD format imho.
  
  If I had a decent internal decoder Blu Ray player I would Only rent my titles until the prices dropped, but then again I might just never buy one at all if the prices remain at the above $20 range. Maybe I'll rent the player too, that way I won't feel bad owning another piece of obsolete technology when it fails due to the greed. In reply to: "Blu-ray players rumored to hit $249 by autumn"

  August 26, 2008

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