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Blu-Ray DVD players
"HK" wrote in message ... wrote: On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:24:25 -0500, Eisboch wrote: Unlike a conventional DVD player, the Blu-Ray players are basically controlled by an internal and v-e-r-y slow microprocessor. Running Java, I believe. I'm guessing that sluggishness might be DRM related. The Blu-Ray standard requires the software to do a lot more than just play the movie. So...I should wait a while before buying a Blu-Ray player and another restored copy of Casablanca in black and white? I would. I can't believe people can tolerate technology that has bugs and problems. I was reading the manuals last night and you are supposed to log on to the manufacturer's websites and download firmware updates from time to time. That's too much. If it doesn't work as advertised out of the box, I have little use for it. I re-hooked up the regular, $99 dollar DVD/CD player to my system. The amp does an "upscaling" of the video image and, although not high definition, it looks fine on most regular DVD's. Now, what the heck do I do with all the free Blu-Ray disks that are supposed to be sent? (I also bought another 46" LCD HD television and between it and two Blu-Ray players, I have 15 free movies coming plus got a $300 rebate ... $200 at time of sale and another $100 when I send all the paperwork in.) I'll keep the Blu-Ray systems, but will also keep the old player hooked up. Eisboch |
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