Senin, 05 November 2012

2012/2013 Buying Guide Of The Blue-ray

By Cecilie Blaber


The Blu-ray Disc association is the developer of the Blu-ray which is an optical disk format.It has over the years replaced the DVD and has capabilities of recording, rewriting and playing back videos that are in high definition. It has a massively large storage capacity, holding up to 25GB on single layer discs and 50GB on discs that have dual layers.

As a matter of fact, it would be useless owning high definition TVs without Blu-ray players. Its usefulness is realized after connection of the HDMI cable that has become very cheap, selling for below $100. The experience is one of a lifetime.

Factors to look out for before purchase

1.Internet Connectivity

2. Home networking

3. Its ability to work in 3D

4. Upgrading ability

5. Its compatibility with the particular system in question

6.Blu-ray Recording

Internet connectivity

Most Blu-ray players now come with internet connectivity through the Ethernet ports, but those players with Wi-Fi are best for convenience. Big manufacturers like Samsung, Sony and Panasonic offer their own internet portals with their own features and content. Samsung's Internet@TV currently offers the best online experience, which gives access to a range of music, video, news and social networking sites.

Home Networking capability

Most of the players allow users to create home networks that are used to share files from computers. Before using this function, it is vital to consider the file format supported. Among the formats that are able to be played are MP3, JPEG, DivX, DivX HD, JPEG HD, HD and AVCHD.

3D capabilities

Most of the companies in the business already introduced 3D capable Blu-ray players. Of course, you would need a 3D capable TV to acquire the extra dimensional experience. Sony's range of 3D capable players is worth considering; if you own a PS3, you can update it with their firmware for 3D capability.

Up-scaling capability

Old DVD collections are able to be up-scaled using Blu-ray players. DVD collections designed for viewing lower quality 576i resolution on CRT screens are able to get upgraded to 720p or 1080i 1080p resolutions. Image quality is enhanced through addition of details to the upscale source.

Compatibility

The players can handle DVDs and CDs, that is for sure. There are people who may want to have access to photos on DVDs or in flash discs, or even movies found in the internet. These features come in handy for opting to use the devices as digital media hubs. The specification sheet should be checked before making a choice.

TIP: Blu-ray players have vast ranges of quality. As such, key features have to be considered before before arriving at a conclusion on what to go for. Blu-ray records are also worth consideration, especially so for individuals with big storage capacities of either 250GB or 500GB.




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