Is It Worth Spending The Money To Buy A Blu-ray Disc Player, Or Is There Really Not Much Difference?

For those who have them, let me know if it’s been worth the investment or if I’d be better off waiting another year or two for the prices to drop.

Onkyo DV-SP506 1080p Upscaling Super Audio CD/DVD Audio/Video Player – Silver

31MIBOuvL4L. SL160  Onkyo DV SP506 1080p Upscaling Super Audio CD/DVD Audio/Video Player   Silver

  • Plays DVD Video, Super Audio CD, DVD Audio, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL*1
  • HDMI Digital Interface (Version 1.2a)
  • 5.1-Channel PCM Audio Output and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) via HDMI
  • Simultaneous Output from All Video Connections
  • Three Burr-Brown (PC1796) 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DACs

As Onkyo�s first 1080p upscaling Super Audio CD and DVD Audio/Video player, the DV-SP506 is built on a platform of robust, performance-focused A/V processing and HDMI� capability. HDMI is the pipeline through which your DVDs are transformed all the way to high-definition video quality.The DV-SP506 also delivers multichannel PCM audio and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) over HDMI.To enhance audio quality and system integration, the player draws on two proprietary Onkyo technologies�VLSC and RIHD. Audio quality is further boosted by three high-end Burr-Brown audio DACs and an internal design that suppresses harmful vibrations…. More >>

Onkyo DV-SP506 1080p Upscaling Super Audio CD/DVD Audio/Video Player – Silver

Insignia NS-2BRDVD – Blu-Ray disc player – upscaling

216dWw493hL. SL160  Insignia NS 2BRDVD   Blu Ray disc player   upscaling

  • Blu-ray Disc format compatible: For high-definition movie playback with resolution up to 5 times greater than DVD.
  • Delivers greatly enhanced video performance with standard DVDs: By upconverting their video resolution to HDTV compliant 720p
  • Plays BD-ROM discs: Backward compatible with DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD and CD-R/RW discs. Compatible with MP3, WMA and JPEG formats.
  • Built-in decoders: For next-generation Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD high-resolution surround, plus lossless Dolby TrueHD (2-channel).
  • HDMI output: Provides an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest quality connection and supports

Enjoy high-definition brilliance from all your movies with this Blu-ray Disc player that supports 1080p upconversion and features Dolby Digital and DTS decoders for enhanced audio performance…. More >>

Insignia NS-2BRDVD – Blu-Ray disc player – upscaling

Will Blu Ray Disc Players Play Regular Dvds?

Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI To HDMI Cable Version 1.3 Category 2 – 1080p For Blu-Ray Players / Xbox 360 / Playstation 3, PS3 / HDTV — 10.2 Gbps maximum bandwidth

41rYKJpEMcL. SL160  Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI To HDMI Cable Version 1.3 Category 2   1080p For Blu Ray Players / Xbox 360 / Playstation 3, PS3 / HDTV    10.2 Gbps maximum bandwidth

  • Supports 1080p FullHD Resolution. Category 2 Certified – Ultra High-Speed 10.2 gbps / 340 MHz (Supports High Refresh Rates and 48-Bit Deep Color).
  • Version 1.3 Certified – Supports all new HDMI advanced features such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master AudioTM.
  • Protectsagainst Electromagnetic and RF interference using double-shielding
  • Delivers up to 8-channel, uncompressed digital audio for ultimate surround sound
  • — Lifetime Warranty —

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) enables the delivery of both high-definition video and multichannel, digital audio quality through just one cable. Belkin HDMI Audio Video Cables deliver the richest possible HD video and digital audio experience to your home theatre… More >>

Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI To HDMI Cable Version 1.3 Category 2 – 1080p For Blu-Ray Players / Xbox 360 / Playstation 3, PS3 / HDTV — 10.2 Gbps maximum bandwidth

Philips BDP7310/F7 Blu-ray Disc Player

21M2L1lgiNL. SL160  Philips BDP7310/F7 Blu ray Disc Player

  • Blue-ray Disc Player plays back BD discs in Full HD 1080p
  • BD Live for enjoyment of online content – 1 GB SD card included
  • 7.1 channel audio out
  • DivX, WMV and AVCHD playback; DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD
  • BonusView for Picutre-in-picture video and audio mixing

Blu-ray player, BD Live, DivX, 7.1 audio… More >>

Philips BDP7310/F7 Blu-ray Disc Player

How Do You Download Firmware To Blu-ray Disc Player?

I am trying to watch a movie on my BD player (Samsung BD-1400) but apparantley I need to download the latest firmware before I can watch this particular film. I went to the Samsung website and found the firmware but it does not explain how to download it to the player. Can someone help me do this please?

Panasonic DMP-BD605K – Blu-Ray disc player – upscaling – YouTube – black

31J C3o4ONL. SL160  Panasonic DMP BD605K   Blu Ray disc player   upscaling   YouTube   black

  • Amazon Movie download, Also Viera Cast conecting you with YouTube, Pacasa, Weather
  • BD-Live Enabled
  • SD Card Slot and USB slot
  • 1080P Upconvert
  • Film makers version with PHL Chip for accurate color

Enjoy great web entertainment on your HDTV! Panasonic DMP-BD605K is compatible with the VIERA CAST function, you can access YouTube, Picasa, and other Internet sites from the special VIERA CAST screen. YouTube lets you watch the newest video clips, and Picasa lets you view web-based photos. You can also check weather and stock information on other sites…. More >>

Panasonic DMP-BD605K – Blu-Ray disc player – upscaling – YouTube – black

Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray Player – 1080p, HDMI, USB 2.0, Remote Control,

31VEfXWmxkL. SL160  Samsung BD P1500 Blu Ray Player   1080p, HDMI, USB 2.0, Remote Control,

Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray Player Experience the blu-ray difference with the SAMSUNG BD-P1500. You’ll get incredibly detailed images with brilliant color in full high definition 1080p resolution. Amazing picture quality isn’t the only benefit. This blu-ray disc player comes with SAMSUNG’s Anynet+ technology which lets you control all your SAMSUNG AV devices from just one remote. The BD-P1500 lets you have it all – watch your favorite DVDs and blu-ray discs or listen to CDs with the highest-quality audio…. More >>

Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray Player – 1080p, HDMI, USB 2.0, Remote Control,

Is The Sony Blu-ray (bdps350) Disc Player Compatible With All Tv’s?

I am about to purchase a SONY Blu-Ray Disc Player (BDPS350). My television set is a 32″ SONY XBR which I purchased way back in 1997, so it is obviously NOT an HD Television. Can I safely assume that this Disc Player will be able to operate on this “ancient” television? Thank you.