Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='457175' date='Aug 9 2007, 05:52 PM

C, buy a PS3. it comes with Blu-Ray

Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='457262' date='Aug 9 2007, 10:31 PM

Yeah, I think I'm going to go this route. What I also like about the PS3, unlike the BSP-300 Sony Blu-Ray player, is that it has an ethernet port for firmware updates. Since the technology is so new, I like this feature. The Toshiba has it, but again, I don't think the 1080p resolution is as good as Blu-Ray. I also believe the PS3 will play TrueHD Audio, which is key with my amp (Marantz w/ HDMI).

Well, that settles it...I'm returning the Toshiba tomorrow and will be buying a PS3. Blu-Ray better win this war or I'm going to be pissed. Hahahaha. Thanks for the responses guys (Andy, John, Thomas). Appreciate it!

Originally Posted by Bambi' post='457271' date='Aug 9 2007, 07:58 PM

Let me know your login name when you have registered your PS3, so that I can challenge you on some online game. And hey, we are in the 21st century, you don't need an ethernet port for firmware updates, you can use the wireless LAN to get the updates.

Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='457042' date='Aug 10 2007, 12:52 AM

So I purchased the Toshiba HD-A20 DVD player yesterday and came home to watch the Last Samurai in 1080p (My TV is the Sony KDS-R60XBR2 60" Grand Wega SXRD LCD). The picture was amazing, as was the sound, but I'm questioning whether I should have gone Blu-Ray instead...

So, my question is this...

Should I stick with this HD DVD player or go with Blu-Ray? I visited BlockBuster last night and couldn't help but notice how many more titles were available on Blu-Ray, over HD DVD. Furthermore, knowing that I have a Sony TV, I can't help but think that Blu-Ray will look better on my Sony TV.

I paid $319 for this new HD DVD player and the HD-A20 is a brand new model by Toshiba.

What do you guys think? Should I stick with this player or return it and go with Blu-Ray?

Originally Posted by Bambi' post='457271

now that you got the HD I would keep it but you will need both cos the films will not be in both formats so you will need a player which as HD and Blu-Ray.
LG has 1 out in HK and it cost too much about $1000us.
I am going to wait until other company bring more out then I get 1 but right now not worth it.
Your HD player is a very good price, in HK the cheepest is about $600us

Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='457363' date='Aug 10 2007, 08:45 PM

The HD format in 1080p is not as good as Blu-Ray. It's noticeable. I'm returning this player today. The LG dual player is too much money. I'm not spending $1000 on a player when one of the formats will be obsolete in due time.

Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='457584' date='Aug 11 2007, 09:00 AM

when the new Grand Turismo comes out C, you will be glued to the PS3

Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='457363' date='Aug 10 2007, 08:45 AM

The HD format in 1080p is not as good as Blu-Ray. It's noticeable. I'm returning this player today. The LG dual player is too much money. I'm not spending $1000 on a player when one of the formats will be obsolete in due time.