Topic: The Phantom of the Opera [HD DVD],The Last Samurai [HD DVD],Million Dollar Baby

[RNIverson]

Yes mongaddi, in short the essense of a HD player is a HDTV. The purpose of HD player is to output its HD video source in HD resolution of 720p or higher to a HDTV. Without a HDTV, you will be seeing quality similar to existing DVD on a regular TV.

at least i can buy a HD player first, then a HRTV later. btw, how much does an HDTV cost 

[pchin]

IMO, there's no rush to get a HD player if you can't use it on a HDTV to take full advantage of the player features (hi-def, upscale normal DVD, etc). Why spend over 25k just to see the same PQ similar to a normal DVD on a regular tv right? 

Probably it will be best to save up & by the time you got your HDTV..... hopefully newer, better & cheaper HD Players will be available by then...you'll have a big selection to choose from. First Gen players always have some weaknesses in terms of design fault, glitches, etc.

There are a lot of HDTVs in the market now. For LCD 32" LCD, prices range from 90k-120k.   

[hemisphere]

that's right pchin.

i have been visiting a lot of shops lately and i was surprised how high end monitors' prices drop by the minute.

im glad i didnt get that samsung slimfit on impulse. thanks to some helpful folks here at pinoydvd.

 

[Munskie]

yeah, paul is right, better to have HDTV na muna, where you'll have excellent choices now, unlike the hd player which gives you limited options.    paul is right again, you can't maximize high definition PQ on a non-HD capable monitor..

[hemisphere]

 

hey paul.. do you always have to be Mr. Right all the time? hehehehehe.

that's why i need to consult with paul before i upgrade.

 

[pchin]

Haha not really Redge...it's just my opinion & could be wrong. 

[RNIverson]

does PQ still improve if I play a regular DVD using a HD player/HDTV? or does it have to be an HD DVD?  sorry for this newbie questions

[pchin]

In general, assuming the DVD is of good pressing...if play in an upconverted or HD player, yes the PQ appears to be near hi-def. In a word: Impressive. 

[hemisphere]

any recos? war of the worlds perhaps?

[pchin]

Superbit & most of the THX titles have superior PQ such as Terminator 2 Extreme Edition, Titanic, etc. However, nowdays many of the regular DVDs have good PQ too

[hemisphere]

oic.. i was talking with Baby awhile ago and told him that i have never seen an HDDVD setup simulation here in manila. it would be a good experience to have one during on its local launch. still checking some good TVs for eventual purchase since i dont find LCD and plasma appropo for my viewing. too digitized IMO.. in a way losing the cinematic appeal or theatrical experience to say the least. i want to watch something and feel as if im inside a theater rather than a computerized environment.

 

[baby]

oic.. i was talking with Baby awhile ago and told him that i have never seen an HDDVD setup simulation here in manila. it would be a good experience to have one during on its local launch. still checking some good TVs for eventual purchase since i dont find LCD and plasma appropo for my viewing. too digitized IMO.. in a way losing the cinematic appeal or theatrical experience to say the least. i want to watch something and feel as if im inside a theater rather than a computerized environment.

 

I've passed by Ansons kanina and they say that they will have a slimfit tv with hdmi connection out by the end of the year.  I still like crt over lcd or plasma.  Sa us kasi meron nang labas na may hdmi matagal na.

[av_phile1]

oic.. i was talking with Baby awhile ago and told him that i have never seen an HDDVD setup simulation here in manila. it would be a good experience to have one during on its local launch. still checking some good TVs for eventual purchase since i dont find LCD and plasma appropo for my viewing. too digitized IMO.. in a way losing the cinematic appeal or theatrical experience to say the least. i want to watch something and feel as if im inside a theater rather than a computerized environment.

 

Then get a Front Projection system for that "cinematic appeal."  Personally, after seeing how life-like the images on the Sony Bravia LCD, at very close range, I would never go for CRT-based TV for HDTV.  Too bad,  can't afford one.   

The Sony Bravia display I saw at Abenson, GLorieta has this "HD generator box" according to the sales guys using HDMI connection.  It only needs an HD-DVD player and the right Disc to replace that box.  I can now understand why the Bravia images had more photograph quality than those of other displays that only used upsampling DVD players. 

[hemisphere]

that's why i admire ricky's HT setup. someday, ill have one for sure. and you can quote me on that... 

if you have seen the Gone With  the Wind CE extras, you'll know the difference between watching from a theater and home theater.

never really like the idea of LCD and plasma. i always see each one close range everytime i visit my client's office.