Originally posted by: Luke Skywalker
The difference from VHS to DVD was huge. You cant tell me that it wasn't.
As this step is. 6 times the resolution! That is EVEN MORE difference than the difference VHS<->DVD!
Although HD DVD may have a difference that some may be able to see, many can't.
How many?
And once again i say, if DVD picture quality to you is not good enough... then so be it, but your clearly not watching the movie for its content.
My friend.
Of course I am watching my favourite movies on DVD,a nd I really enjoy them. But as soon as there is a significant improvement in home theater technology, which HD is, of course, and this technology is becoming affordable, I will stop buying DVD´s, since I always want my favourite movies in the best quality possible. Is this so abnormal? FILM is a VISUAL medium. And 720x480 really looks poor compared to 1920x1080 or, even better, REAL 35mm FILM! Of course I am watching movies for their content. And this also includes the visual aspect.
Plus im not willing to give into another product after we know DVD is fine as it is.
This is the reason why I wouldnt buy into any HD format right now. The format war, and the typical technical problems 1st and 2nd generation equipment has.
The more people keep adobting to new technologies, the more these big corporations will keep forcing stuff down our throats.
The difference from VHS to DVD was huge. You cant tell me that it wasn't.
As this step is. 6 times the resolution! That is EVEN MORE difference than the difference VHS<->DVD!
Although HD DVD may have a difference that some may be able to see, many can't.
How many?
And once again i say, if DVD picture quality to you is not good enough... then so be it, but your clearly not watching the movie for its content.
My friend.
Of course I am watching my favourite movies on DVD,a nd I really enjoy them. But as soon as there is a significant improvement in home theater technology, which HD is, of course, and this technology is becoming affordable, I will stop buying DVD´s, since I always want my favourite movies in the best quality possible. Is this so abnormal? FILM is a VISUAL medium. And 720x480 really looks poor compared to 1920x1080 or, even better, REAL 35mm FILM! Of course I am watching movies for their content. And this also includes the visual aspect.
Plus im not willing to give into another product after we know DVD is fine as it is.
This is the reason why I wouldnt buy into any HD format right now. The format war, and the typical technical problems 1st and 2nd generation equipment has.
The more people keep adobting to new technologies, the more these big corporations will keep forcing stuff down our throats.
No one is forcing you. You can boycott it. Meanwhile, the world goes on, and when there is a demand for significant better picture quality, there is a market. I, for sure, am going to get this new technology as soon as players are going below the $250 mark.
Standard television is very old now. The time has come to abadon it.