Should i get a blu ray player?

Question

I don't have the money right now, but I'm highly considering getting one. I have a 1080i 61 inch Samsung DLP TV, oh and i also have surround sound. This is what it looks like http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HLP6163W-61-Inch-Monitor-Technology/dp/B0002TMHE6. Right now i have a standard dvd player. So is it worth the money? I'm not to wild about re-buying the DVDs i own, but if its worth it; I would sell them and then re-buy them.

Answer 1

You do not need to re-buy the movies that you own on DVD, a Blu-ray player should upscale the DVD's nicely, you will probably want to though after you see the difference the extra resolution makes.  Since HD-DVD is now dead, Blu-Ray is the way to go and after a quick check at the local home electronics department in a big box store, There are actually stand alone Blu-ray players for less than a PlayStation 3, which for the longest time was the cheapest way to get Blu-Ray, and still not a bad way to go if you want the added functionality of a game console.

Answer 2

Well one of the best and cheapes blu-ray players out on the market today is actually the PS3. This is confirmed by CNET.COM and other sites.......with the $399 price tag you get a blu-ray player which plays your old DVD's and CD's and upscales the DVD's to HD!

however since your TV is only 1080i you will only get around 60-75or 80% of the blu-ray experience since you already have a surround system. the other remaining 20% is if your watch blu-ray on a full HD tV 1080P and if the LCD has 120hz processing. with this and surround sound is when you will get 100% of the blu-ray experience.

So yes I suggest you purchase a blu-ray player......or wait till one comes out that can update its firmware and that is cheaper than $399. remember buy a player THAT CAN UPDATE ITS FIRMWARE TO PLAY FUTRE BLU_RAY PROFILES OR ELSE YOU CAN' T PLAY NEW BLU_RAY MOVIES!!!!!!

anyway. if you can't wait to get a blu-ray player get a PS3. if you can wait maybe a year until blu-ray prices go down and they get cheaper then i suggest you wait...

good luck on your choice!