Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems BR Is the King OF HD.

It's sad that there are two formats. That's the main reason why I'm in a wait and see status. It's also sad that Sony will not advocate VC-1 because it is a Microsoft codec but maybe that will kill Blu-ray. Although I would like Blu-ray to win and use VC-1.

I am also happy with upscaled SD DVD's. I still enjoy the movie and the picture is clear enough on my 120 inch screen. HD is pretty nice on broadcast stations like PBS. It isn't an outstanding increase in picture quality on my 1366x768 projector when I auditioned an HD DVD player because my projector uses BOB with 1080i and I only have component HD inputs. The picture was cleaner but I felt it wasn't absolutely necessary. Broadcast HD movies don't look much better than SD DVD in a lot of cases. Some do but not all. I was a Laserdisc user before DVD's and with that transition it was a night and day difference. LD was noisy compared to DVD.

One format must win before I upgrade my projector and player. I still buy plenty of SD DVD's.

Some people are just starting to try DVD recorders never mind HD DVD. Most people are overwhelmed with the complexity of a DVD recorder. They ask me why all the different DVD formats? My brother is so mad he is thinking about taking his recorder back to the store. Most of his friends haven't upgraded to HD yet. I have a feeling HD DVD will be like Laserdisc and never get as big as SD DVD. People are already starting to download movies and thats the way the industry will eventually turn IMO.

Its just pathetic that there are two formats. If there was one I would have a player already. Probably a new projector too.

Ron