Why should I upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray?
The simple answer is HDTV. If you’ve ever seen high-definition (HD) video on an HDTV, then you know just how incredibly sharp the picture is and how vivid the colors are. In fact, HD offers five times the amount of detail compared to standard-definition (SD). The problem with today’s DVDs is that they only support SD and don’t have the necessary storage capacity to satisfy the needs of HD. That’s where Blu-ray comes in, it offers up to 50GB of storage capacity and enables playback, recording and rewriting of HD in all of the HD resolutions including 1080p. The format also supports high-definition audio formats and lossless audio. In addition to the greater video and audio quality, the extra storage capacity also means there will be plenty of room for additional content and special features. This combined with the new BD-J interactivity layer adopted by Blu-ray will bring the menus, graphics and special features to a whole new level. For example, you will be able to bring up the menu sy
By changing to Blu-ray, you would maximise your Plasma/LCD TV display capability. In fact it would offer 5 times the amount of detail compared to DVD video. Therefore from a 720 x 480 video resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. Its audio department also improve in capacity enabling ‘loseless’ audio up to 8 channels. Upgrading to Blu-ray allows consumers an unprecedented FHD experience.
The primary reason to upgrade to Blu-ray is the sharp and exciting difference in picture of HD video on an HDTV. The visible detail in HD is five times that of SD (standard-definition), but the limited storage capacity of DVDs won’t meet the needs of High-Definition. Because Blu-ray offers up to 50GB of storage it enables for storage, recording, rewriting and playback of HD on a single disc. Blu-ray Discs also offer the potential storage for interactive movie features, enhanced gaming possibilities, and advanced storage capabilities. As Blu-ray technology moves forward, more enhancements that only Blu-ray can support will emerge, making it clear that Blu-ray is an exciting and valuable leap forward in video experience, as well as in a variety of other applications. Will Blu-ray replace VCRs? High Definition Television programming is emerging as the next standard, and since VCRs don’t support recording HDTV, they will soon need to be replaced. Blu-ray recorders will allow you to record
