They're only as high quality as the ripping process.
Torrents are as high quality as what they're ripped from. If they're ripped and then compressed to shit, then the quality will be bad.
also, streaming is also a renowned mark of quality.
[QUOTE=TheGuru;18543031]A PS3 is the most cost effective Blu-Ray player out there really, even if you don't want to game on it it's still a great media hub. I've also read that it's one of the best Blu-Ray players out there in terms of performance.[/QUOTE]
This, you will get better warranty/any support through Sony, when you are troubleshooting BluRay playback you can say PS3 and everyone knows what it is (as opposed to saying you have a Phillips model X-XXXX), guaranteed firmware updates (because the BR spec has changed a bit recently), and it's still spec/price comparable to higher end standalone BR players.
Now if you want to go with a BR drive for your computer, for the drive and software (yes you need special software to get the most out of it), it would run about $200.
[quote=buttsexv2;18559033]torrents are as high quality as what they're ripped from. If they're ripped and then compressed to shit, then the quality will be bad.
Also, streaming is also a renowned mark of quality.[/quote]
lol
[QUOTE=BmB;18547608]If you care anything even the least bit about quality you don't stream films from the Internet. Not to mention countries where such a service doesn't even exist.[/QUOTE]
why not just download them off amazon or some place?
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;18559257]why not just download them off amazon or some place?[/QUOTE]
You know they are about 10-15gb right?
It would depend entirely on op's internet connection.
[QUOTE=Flon22;18559769]You know they are about 10-15gb right?
It would depend entirely on op's internet connection.[/QUOTE]
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What the hell does that have to do with anything
Also like John said, if you bought and downloaded a blu ray movie off amazon, is it the same quality as a blu ray when you play it on the computer? Also is a special media player needed to veiw blu ray movies on the PC?
[QUOTE=Sgt Pringles;18560027]What the hell does that have to do with anything
Also like John said, if you bought and downloaded a blu ray movie off amazon, is it the same quality as a blu ray when you play it on the computer? Also is a special media player needed to veiw blu ray movies on the PC?[/QUOTE]
it's domo god damnit fucking relax
theres always time for domo :downs:
In the OIFY, yes.
Blu > Grön.
Get'cha one!
[QUOTE=Kubi;18559186]This, you will get better warranty/any support through Sony, when you are troubleshooting BluRay playback you can say PS3 and everyone knows what it is (as opposed to saying you have a Phillips model X-XXXX), guaranteed firmware updates (because the BR spec has changed a bit recently), and it's still spec/price comparable to higher end standalone BR players.
Now if you want to go with a BR drive for your computer, for the drive and software (yes you need special software to get the most out of it), it would run about $200.[/QUOTE]
Huh. My BDR drive was $109 and came with the player software. If you want a BDR burner, that will probably run you between $150-$300.
[QUOTE=Flon22;18559769]You know they are about 10-15gb right?
It would depend entirely on op's internet connection.[/QUOTE]
BD movies? Lol, they are way more than that. I ripped my copy of Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix just to see how big it was, it took up 47 GB of HD space.
I don't get how anyone can stream such big files...
[QUOTE=paul simon;18561030]I don't get how anyone can stream such big files...[/QUOTE]
Fat pipes.
[QUOTE=GiGaBiTe;18561176]Fat pipes.[/QUOTE]
So, should i call a plumber?
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How can this be funny? it has to be the worst joke I've come up with in the past weeks.
[QUOTE=GiGaBiTe;18560898]Huh. My BDR drive was $109 and came with the player software. If you want a BDR burner, that will probably run you between $150-$300.[/QUOTE]
Don't forget that sound card.
[QUOTE=BmB;18561289]Don't forget that sound card.[/QUOTE]
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The HDMI output on a graphics card doesn't have the bandwith nor the DRM to carry the Bluray sound uncompressed. Both ASUS and Auzentech have products dedicated to providing the full Bluray quality over HDMI.
I'd like to add that a PS3 can be updated to support newer BD specs, something which older BD players can't do since they don't have a net connection. PS3 also can use BD Live and shit since it has wifi and ethernet built in.
Isn't getting a PS3 cheaper than buying a stand alone Blu-ray drive/player?
[QUOTE=Generic Monk;18553170]My, no. Why would you [i]stream[/i] HD content?
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God fucking dammit. I would use the 'torrents don't mean warez' excuse but there aren't that many HD feature films released for free.
[QUOTE=GiGaBiTe;18560898]Huh. My BDR drive was $109 and came with the player software. If you want a BDR burner, that will probably run you between $150-$300.
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I had a friend who bought a BR drive, and had to buy a program that came with 5.1 surround BR support, so $150 for the drive and $50 for the software.
[QUOTE=Dr Egg;18562362]I'd like to add that a PS3 can be updated to support newer BD specs, something which older BD players can't do since they don't have a net connection. PS3 also can use BD Live and shit since it has wifi and ethernet built in.[/QUOTE]
And you know they will keep it updated, unlike some other party standalone players.
I'm thinking of buying an external BD drive for my laptop, and using a HDMI to plug it into my TV, is this a good or bad idea?
[QUOTE=DOG-GY;18540671]It doesn't even have to be one he built.[/QUOTE]
While that is true, you'll most likely lose the warranty on it, if you install anything in your prebuilt one.
[QUOTE=BmB;18562244]The HDMI output on a graphics card doesn't have the bandwith nor the DRM to carry the Bluray sound uncompressed. Both ASUS and Auzentech have products dedicated to providing the full Bluray quality over HDMI.[/QUOTE]
You just said HDMI doesn't have the bandwidth (which it does). Lossless audio isn't as bandwidth-raping as you make it out to be.
[QUOTE=The DooD;18562590]Isn't getting a PS3 cheaper than buying a stand alone Blu-ray drive/player?[/QUOTE]
Is getting a full car cheaper than buying a tire for said car? No.
I got my BD drive from micro center, $80 OEM.
[QUOTE=Generic Monk;18553170]My, no. Why would you [i]stream[/i] HD content?
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He wasn't [i]necessarily[/i] suggesting warez. You can get freeware HD content.
[QUOTE=BmB;18542978]Not to mention you need a new sound card to get the full lossless audio experience on a PC.[/QUOTE]
that's a really stupid reason to knock it, of course you'd need a better sound card.
Any decent onboard will do, Realtek, VIA HD etc etc
[b]If you don't know shit about anything[/b] - Standalone Blu-ray player.
[b]If you want an advanced media player wih shitloads of more options[/b] - PC with Blu-ray rom.
[b]If you want something simple, that still does other things than movies[/b] - PlayStation 3.
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