Blu-Ray + HD-DVD Players I'm looking for an HD-DVD player that also plays Blu-Ray, or vise-versa. Anybody find any, preferrably on Amazon?
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Look up the new LG it runs around $ 1200. Price will be dropping with time.
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Never say never. With BR falling behind, the BR backers like Samsung may hedge their bets and put out players that can handle both. The contract with Sony restricts them from putting out HD-DVD-only players, but no restrictions on ones that handle both. If the HD-DVD train starts pulling away, look for the BR backers to start bailing. This is about profit, not specs.
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http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/01/07/lgs-bh100-hybrid-blu-ray-and-hd-dvd-player-1-199/
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Actually, LG has a hybrid player that plays both HD-DVD and BLU-RAY for $ 1,000.00. It is now available to pre-order.Hope this was helpful.
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I believe LG, Samsung, and Toshiba are going to make a universal player but I'm not sure, I do know that one or some of them are and it is expected to be out late 2007
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NEC has developed a chip that will allow one player to play both formats. LG has plans to actually manufature such a player too, but don't count on one of the players being available for another year or two.
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HD DVD and Blu Ray are competitors. You will never find a player that does both.
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that is quite possible... but will not happen soon. BR backers will wait at least a year to see if Blu-ray sticks before thinking about an universal player.So, for now, either you choose one format, buy both or wait.I chose HD-DVD, obviously.
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It's not over yet and there is still hope. I have both formats and have been enjoying better deals on players and discs because of this format war. So I kinda hope it'll go on longer to provide consumers with better quality at lower prices. I know it's easy to freak out right now, sell off your stuff and go Blu, but remember, Blu isn't guaranteed any victory either. Even if HD DVD goes away, most people aren't buying Hi Def now and it will take a long time for Hi Def to catch up with standard dvd. Blu could still fail by lack of consumer interest. And company partnerships and deals are very fragile. It doesn't take much to sway a companies opinion. HD DVD players may continue to sell very well and make some Blu supporters reconsider. Sony may tick off some companies or studios may continue to struggle too much with the difficulties of developing for Blu. There's a number of things that can happen. Just don't let any "press releases" or avid fans sway you with their words and enthusiasm (there are ALOT of rumor mongers out there). That's as much propaganda as anything. I'll believe the end of HD DVD when Toshiba officially bows out, Paramout and Universal go Blu, and there are no more HD DVD's on the shelf with no more to come. Then it may be over. By the way, your HD DVD player isn't region coded so you can buy european HD DVD's from Fox, Disney, Sony, and now probably Warners future catalog. Weird huh? Plus there's bound to be some crazy disc sales (Amazon) to take advantage of to pad your HD DVD library. Also remember that your HD DVD player also plays standard dvd's and upscales them nicely, so it's not like it's good for nothing. But if you only want one machine, then consider a dual format player. I hope more of them come along at lower prices and because it's a nice solution to play both. No need to sell anything till it's really over and there are no more options. Stay calm.
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What brand and type of dvd player you have.. My dvd player has its own setup that I can use.
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I did not have the opportunity to play DVD's, CD's or Blu-rays. However, most DVD players are backward compatible, so that they can play CD's, but not Blu-rays. Blu-ray players should be able to play all three formats.
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I have two of them and they both play CDs and DVDs just fine . I would recommend updating the firmware to the most current one . You most likely though will have some issues playing some of the newer blu ray releases but otherwise it's a great player . Good luck
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I'm not aware of any Blu-ray player on the market that will resume play after opening the disc tray. Is your Sony player a Blu-ray player? Does it resume on Blu-ray discs? You only said it resumes on DVDs. If so, please share the model number with us.
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My player doesn't upscale very well at all. And, I am hooked up using HDMI. No way does Blu-ray Disc compare to HD DVD. I used to have an HD-XA2 and an HD A35 and those players were amazing at upscaling. Sometimes you couldn't tell the difference between high-def and standard def.
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Hello. I have not had any problems with the DVD's or Blu-Rays I have bought. It has worked flawlessly every time. Perhaps it is possible to have trouble with homemade discs, but I have not tried any of mine in the player.
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Yes, I have successfully played DVDs on this model. The user manual says it plays DVD-video, DVD-R, DVD-R DL in addition to Blu-ray. It also plays CDs, SD cards, and USB media.
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Dear E. Hamilton, good morning. I confess you this All-in-one was a big disappointment for me, because I expected a quick and efficient machine and it wasn't what I found. It does not read blu-ray and the dvd/ cd burner stopped working since the beginnig. I do not recommend it for you. Best regards, Edney
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I have the same question; did you find any blu-ray player that reproduce dvd's zone 4?
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I purchased the Leawo Blu-Ray player software from Staples. It was a download with the option of getting the CD. It was reasonably priced and works well. Hope this helps.
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If you're looking for a multi-region dvd player. Search online for "multi-region dvd player codes" then look for that player. I think they are becoming more difficult to find. Also going back say ten years I remember the american market was accidentally flooded with them. A major company (I forget who) unloaded a large shipment in the USA with the multi-region open. Reason was there were only supposed to be a couple made that way for "trials" of dvd's. However something happened.
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William: As far as Blu-ray picture quality is concerned, it's doubtful you'd see a difference between the Oppo and any other Blu-ray player that isn't a piece of junk. And yes, $500 it a lot of money to spend, so the Oppo will NEVER become a best-seller. And since you already own an Oppo upconverting player, there is no need to purchase this unit (unless you have a lot of SACDs and DVD-Audio discs). However, the Oppo loads a Blu-ray disc faster than almost any player out there, except for the PS3.A. Franco: While I don't own the PS3, I have read that the Oppo upconverting capability is second to none. You might check with the AVS forum, I'm sure there are detailed discussions of these two premier products. William: As far as Blu-ray picture quality is concerned, it's doubtful you'd see a difference between the Oppo and any other Blu-ray player that isn't a piece of junk. And yes, $500 it a lot of money to spend, so the Oppo will NEVER become a best-seller. And since you already own an Oppo upconverting player, there is no need to purchase this unit (unless you have a lot of SACDs and DVD-Audio discs). However, the Oppo loads a Blu-ray disc faster than almost any player out there, except for the PS3.A. Franco: While I don't own the PS3, I have read that the Oppo upconverting... » Read More William: As far as Blu-ray picture quality is concerned, it's doubtful you'd see a difference between the Oppo and any other Blu-ray player that isn't a piece of junk. And yes, $500 it a lot of money to spend, so the Oppo will NEVER become a best-seller. And since you already own an Oppo upconverting player, there is no need to purchase this unit (unless you have a lot of SACDs and DVD-Audio discs). However, the Oppo loads a Blu-ray disc faster than almost any player out there, except for the PS3.A. Franco: While I don't own the PS3, I have read that the Oppo upconverting capability is second to none. You might check with the AVS forum, I'm sure there are detailed discussions of these two premier products. « Show Less
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Huh? This has no HDMI inputs? This is a Blu ray player - kinda pointless w/o at least one HDMI input(?)...or am I missing something?
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You'll find another Amazon discussion thread about the BD35 being discontinued, which probably has something to do with it too. The 55 is now Panasonic's only (or main, at least) Blu-ray player on the market, until they release three new models in March or April.I am bummed about this new pricing too. I ordered a 55 on Christmas Day from an online vendor for $305, then ten days later they cancelled my order, saying they were "oversold" and suddenly everyone is selling it for $399 or more. I'm gonna wait...
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Seems bizarre that they would discontinue BOTH of their Blu-ray players at the same time (unless there was something defective??). But at $699, they may as well discontinue the 55. That price is ridiculous! Maybe their new models will come out before March/April?