The Cost and Benefits of Blu-ray
Tuesday, 03 November 2009 13:42 | 
Written by Robert Mann |
It is hard to resist the crystal clear images of Blu-ray video, which is leading the majority of consumers to desert the old DVD format in favor of this newer contender. There is obviously no denying the quality, but there are also other elements that add to the allure of Blu-ray.
It is hard to resist the crystal clear images of Blu-ray video, which is leading the majority of consumers to desert the old DVD format in favor of this newer contender. There is obviously no denying the quality, but there are also other elements that add to the allure of Blu-ray.
If there is one draw back to adopting Blu-ray, it's the associated expenses. Most movie buffs have been around long enough to remember replacing VHS tapes with DVDs and it seems the past is repeating itself with the move to Blu-ray. But this time it is more than the discs and player that need to be replaced, which means the cost to upgrade can be steep.
As many have witnessed, technology is never a sure bet. It seems that the invention of newer, better products is ever more present. This fact makes it difficult for many consumers to feel comfortable making a large investment in something as new as Blu-ray for fear it might succumb to the next big idea.
Given the relative youth of Blu-ray, retailers have certainly answered the call for producing titles. From sports to documentaries to television, each month a new slew of titles is released. Even the fires of The Towering Inferno can be watched in HD format, so consumer choice is in the process of moving from a weakness to a strength for Blu-ray.
The science behind the technology also lends a hand to gaining consumer buy in. The blue-violet laser used for this format reads data with far less error than the red laser used for DVDs. This translates to better performance, higher picture quality, and improved sound.
This new laser advancement also increases storage capabilities. Because of this the content on the disc gains greater levels of support for quality and also draws more precise readings. So although they may look the same as a DVD, they are really quite different and that shows in the final output.
Add the technology of Blu-ray to the clarity of HD TVs and home entertainment has become closer to virtual reality than ever before. And like most new technology, one experience might be enough to convince consumers to buy.
The current economy and overall slump in consumer spending is working to push prices down for the new DVDs and HD equipment. The evolution of the product will continue this trend as the new media transforms into the standard. The drop in pricing could be the tipping point for the masses to make a change.
Though there are still some who have yet to take the leap, continued developments such as Blu-ray drives built into computers show that companies predict a long life for this type of media.
It is hard to resist the crystal clear images of Blu-ray video, which is leading the majority of consumers to desert the old DVD format in favor of this newer contender. There is obviously no denying the quality, but there are also other elements that add to the allure of Blu-ray.
If there is one draw back to adopting Blu-ray, it's the associated expenses. Most movie buffs have been around long enough to remember replacing VHS tapes with DVDs and it seems the past is repeating itself with the move to Blu-ray. But this time it is more than the discs and player that need to be replaced, which means the cost to upgrade can be steep.
As many have witnessed, technology is never a sure bet. It seems that the invention of newer, better products is ever more present. This fact makes it difficult for many consumers to feel comfortable making a large investment in something as new as Blu-ray for fear it might succumb to the next big idea.
Given the relative youth of Blu-ray, retailers have certainly answered the call for producing titles. From sports to documentaries to television, each month a new slew of titles is released. Even the fires of The Towering Inferno can be watched in HD format, so consumer choice is in the process of moving from a weakness to a strength for Blu-ray.
The science behind the technology also lends a hand to gaining consumer buy in. The blue-violet laser used for this format reads data with far less error than the red laser used for DVDs. This translates to better performance, higher picture quality, and improved sound.
This new laser advancement also increases storage capabilities. Because of this the content on the disc gains greater levels of support for quality and also draws more precise readings. So although they may look the same as a DVD, they are really quite different and that shows in the final output.
Add the technology of Blu-ray to the clarity of HD TVs and home entertainment has become closer to virtual reality than ever before. And like most new technology, one experience might be enough to convince consumers to buy.
The current economy and overall slump in consumer spending is working to push prices down for the new DVDs and HD equipment. The evolution of the product will continue this trend as the new media transforms into the standard. The drop in pricing could be the tipping point for the masses to make a change.
Though there are still some who have yet to take the leap, continued developments such as Blu-ray drives built into computers show that companies predict a long life for this type of media.
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