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2009 British Open broadcast confirmed in standard def on TNT & ABC {Engadget HD}
Jun 30th 2009 4:47PM We need to let them know how we feel by showing up NOT! in their ratings.
Sony to leave the "battle to the bottom" of Blu-ray player prices alone, for 2009 at least {Engadget HD}
Jun 26th 2009 5:14PM Sony lost me when they stopped producing their fine LCOS displays.
Evidently it's still cool to hate on Blu-ray: Harris Poll spin {Engadget HD}
Jun 24th 2009 12:58AM Or go to amazon and pay $209 delivered for a Panasonic BD60.
VIZIO Internet App HDTVs launch later this year, for less than you might expect {Engadget HD}
Jun 23rd 2009 5:26PM Vizio haters will still say it's a piece of junk. Too bad for them.
Evidently it's still cool to hate on Blu-ray: Harris Poll spin {Engadget HD}
Jun 22nd 2009 2:17PM I own a blu-ray player and most of my friends have jumped on board. One criteria has been prevalent in all of our purchases and that is the players ability to up convert SD DVD's. We seldom buy blu-ray movies because of the very poor return on investment. Last night I watched the blu-ray version of "Fantastic Four Return of the Silver Surfer". While the SQ was quite nice, the PQ was at best slightly better than the SD version. Plus, for a movie that has been out for quite some time now the $25 price tag is still way too far above SD prices ($14.99 at release date). If it's not an action adventure movie with lots of big sound then most of the folks I know will buy the SD version. It's not a matter of blu-ray hating, just bang for the buck loving.
Poll: How much would you pay to make a copy of a Blu-ray Disc? {Engadget HD}
Jun 20th 2009 2:09PM I don't understand how any ripping software like AnyDVD, that was designed to burn SD to your computers hard drive, can somehow be upgraded to burn blu-ray to your hard drive. To copy the blu-ray would you not need to install a burner capable of transferring the blu-ray from your hard drive to a (more expensive) blu-ray disc. When you factor in all the new costs 'm not sure it's worth it.
Meijer's brand new $99 (shipped) Blu-ray player brings joy to skinflints everywhere {Engadget HD}
Jun 19th 2009 8:49PM amazon has the Panasonic BD60 for $209 delivered with no sales tax.
Meijer's brand new $99 (shipped) Blu-ray player brings joy to skinflints everywhere {Engadget HD}
Jun 19th 2009 12:48PM I agree with all above. Lots and lots of HDTV owners out there have not entered the world of blu-ray for any number of reasons. The two most often mentioned is the cost of players and the cost of movies (available from Netflix). This player is only a good deal if the PQ is rated at least good by BLU-RAY standards. I would guess that it's up converting abilities are marginal so unless reviews show otherwise it should only be counted on for actual blu-ray watching, unless you are replacing a current non up converting player. I still want to see a couple of professional reviews regarding PQ before I blanket recommend any player, especially one for under $100. I would rather see people remain blu-rayless than to be disappointed with their first blu-ray experience.
Meijer's brand new $99 (shipped) Blu-ray player brings joy to skinflints everywhere {Engadget HD}
Jun 19th 2009 11:17AM The only thing of concern is PQ. If it's good then I say go for it.
projectiondesign ReaLED illuminated FL32 projector to debut at InfoComm '09 {Engadget HD}
Jun 6th 2009 2:45AM Current bulb life should scare potential buyers off. Not only short life but expensive. 100,000 hours and a nice price plus better performance in brighter lighting could spell a whole new world for projectors.
