How well does it support HD-DVD? Okay, the first review on Amazon's website for this product is curtains for Blu-Ray, but what about HD-DVD?
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give it a year, and not much of anything is going to support HD-DVD, unfortunately.
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HDCP support is required in both the computer and the monitor if you want to play Blu-ray content. However, almost all modern monitors (say, less than three years old) have HDCP support if they are from a reputable company. Not positive about this one, but I think it does.
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I think if it's not a HD player it wont read it. At least that's what the manual says, and other threads that I've read. That goes for DVD's too. If it's not a HD player it won't read it and won't play it. I believe that this unit isn't HD.
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Does anybody have any insight for how this performs with documentaries? I read one really insistent review that bashes the LG BD370 performance with 1080i, but I'd like to hear if anybody has practical experience. Most of my Blu Ray discs are BBC documentaries, so if it looks horrid, I'd like to know. How does it compare to standard dvds? Thanks!
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I also have been considering this TV and wondering about the HDMI 1.0 issue. Since so far no knowledgable techie has chirped in I did a little of my own research, and here is what I found out. This all comes from an industry web site hdmi.org ------------------------ The initial HDMI 1.0 specification was released in December 2002. Version 1.1 was released in May 2004. Version 1.2 was released in August of 2005. Version 1.2a was released in December of 2005. Version 1.3 was released in June of 2006. Q. What functionality was added to each specification? The following provides an overview of major functionality added to each version of HDMI HDMI 1.1 Support for DVD Audio ------------------------------- So my guess is that like the poster said it will not take the audio from his dvd player in the hdmi input, but I assume he could bring the audio in through other inputs assuming his dvd player has other outputs. Hopefully someone with more knowledge can elaborte on this, meanwhile I think I'll move on and look for a set that has at least a HDMI 1.1 interface since using a DVD player is one thing I want to do with it.
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Blu-ray is a niche market too. I have had HD DVD player for year now and even after showing it to friends who have a HDTV they still are happy with regular DVDs. Even with HD players going for under a $100 they are waiting for any HD format players and media to hit DVD prices $30 for a player $5 for a DVD. At the prices BR is charging even 2 years later they missed 99% of the home market. That makes HD & BR both niche products. As a HD fanboy I'm not resisting anything. I'm just enjoying movies on my HD system. Tonight is the re-mastered "Poltergeist" off of SD DVD. Any new re-mastered DVDs look great on my set-up so it is all good at my house even as a "loser" in the format wars. My DVD collection is 99.8% SD DVD and .2% HD. Good thing my HD player plays all the disc I already own and makes them shine.
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Works very well for me. I have tried mkv, avi, and mp4 with no problems at all. Only issue I have is if it is a blu-ray "backup" it will not play that. Any other "backup" from standard dvd's plays perfectly. I have been very pleased with the quality of this device in all aspects other than the blu-ray backups. Hope this helps.
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Probably 10 percent is HD. If your connection is fairly good (~3 MPS) then it's good, and in some cases, quite good. A lot depends on the quality with which the source material was converted to digital. If the "HD" content was up-converted from a low-resolution source, then it may be noticeably pixelated, but I've seen a few Netflix HD instant play items that were as good or better than DVD. The series Wild China, for example, was very good... better than DVD in some scenes. The downside is that I haven't found a way, in NetFlix, to filter the instant play content for HD-only. I just add stuff to my instant play queue and then, in the Blu-ray player, it indicates whether it's HD or not. I experienced all this with the Samsung BD-P1590, which was great while it lasted (about 2 weeks). I took it back to Costco after it crapped out. Hopefully an LG is more robust. :-)
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For the most part. I had trouble with installing the Cyberlink software from the drive and ended up copying the install to the local drive to make it work. I can watch DVDs but not bluray discs as the cyperlink software that comes with the device does not support windows 8 and high def at the same time. They want me to upgrade. Not sure if it is worth it.
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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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By far, the majority of my high def wish list is on HD DVD exclusively. For me, the question was never "should I buy HD DVD" it was "should I buy a player that will allow me to play the odd BD too". Both formats will be around for years to come, and I think that smart buyers are among the early adopters of the universal/dual player formats.
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With the right movies, Blu-Ray definitely works well with a 720P. Also works well as a upscaling DVD player. I connected my Blu-Ray using the component hookup, since I only have one HDMI. No problem since component gives you 720P. I strongly recommend buying a Blu-Ray with internet access. A lot of firmware upgrades are pushed through. Also, great for streaming Netflix, You Tube, if you get an LG or Samsung with Netflix widgets. The biggest problem is that most Blu-Ray movies are mediocre transfers, and not worth buying. Go to Blu-Ray specific sites, I think Blu-Ray movies.com is one, to review the PQ. Amazon mixes the DVD/Blu-Ray reviews together and they are misleading. Dexter in Blu-Ray, is impressive. I joined Netflix after buying my Blu-Ray. Pay $10.99 a month with Blu-Ray access. To me, it's by far the best way to go. I bought a few from Amazon, just so I could demo to friends. By the way, Planet Earth is only 720P quality, and you've seen how good that is.
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Great question! Actually, all of my CD's loaded from Gracenote as this is what they do, and do well. They need some help on the DVD/Blu-ray arena though.
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Hello friends AmazonSure I can help Mr. dallas. The problem is that I use much. Micca MPLAY-HD 1080p Full-H. But I think with the greatest respect to allusers. With the Internet and check all the movies and documentariesentered online at practically the HDMI and 3D HD DVD, Blu-ray, etc.are coming to an end I see myself in almost all stores. Nobody buys DVD movies. Personally what I do is download the movies in HDMI Internet 3D Blu-ray, etc.. And I copy a 360GB hard drive for viewing my Micca MPLAY-HD 1080p Full-HBest regards,
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I own the Panasonic blu-ray which upconverts my backed up dvd's to 1080p.You can push the status button on the remote and 1080p appears telling you it is upconverting.If I am not getting true 1080p upconversion,I must be seeing things.Has anyone else tried upconverting a backed up copy of a dvd on a blu ray or hd dvd and was unable to get an upconverting display of 1080p? Stephen
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Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best recorder I've ever had. I hope my comments have helped a little. Larry Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best... » Read More Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best recorder I've ever had. I hope my comments have helped a little. Larry « Show Less
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I have not tried either. I use my exclusively for backup purposes (Data). However, I would be VERY surprised if it wouldn't play both DVD and Blu-ray movies and do it well.