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BikerGran
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by BikerGran » Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:03 pm
Right clever peeps - not a computer Q this time.
What does a Bluray player do that a DVD player doesn't? Don't say 'play Blurays' cos I know that - but what's the difference?
The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young.
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paddyz1
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by paddyz1 » Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:34 pm
It is another name for high definition
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Aladinsaneuk
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by Aladinsaneuk » Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:51 pm
As The plastic scouser said
Remember going from VHS video to DVD? Same kind of jump
Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...
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BikerGran
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by BikerGran » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:30 pm
Okaaaaaay..................
So why is it called Bluray? Just to confuse us old folks I guess.......
The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young.
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joecrx
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by joecrx » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:52 pm
well i dont see the difference , but on saying that iv still got a black and white telly
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Samray
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by Samray » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:03 pm
BikerGran wrote:Okaaaaaay..................
So why is it called Bluray? Just to confuse us old folks I guess.......
On acct of the blue/violet wavelength lasers used.
CDs are 'red rays'.
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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BikerGran
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by BikerGran » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:00 pm
What a bloody clever bloke you are!
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Samray
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by Samray » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:03 pm
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:07 pm
Samray wrote:BikerGran wrote:Okaaaaaay..................
So why is it called Bluray? Just to confuse us old folks I guess.......
On acct of the blue/violet wavelength lasers used.
CDs are 'red rays'.
Indeed, shorter wavelength to enable the use of the smaller geometries required for the greater data density needed to store the huge amounts of data.
It'll enable them to pump out the same dross but with an even more pin-sharp image (providing you have an HD telly to watch it on).
TBH the quality of normal DVD stuff is more than adequate for most things. It's a great way to charge us more for the same content and fleece the gullible that feel they must replace their existing DVD collection with the new Bluray versions.
“Scientists investigate that which already is. Engineers create that which has never been.”
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paddyz1
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by paddyz1 » Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:14 am
D-Rider wrote:Samray wrote:BikerGran wrote:Okaaaaaay..................
So why is it called Bluray? Just to confuse us old folks I guess.......
On acct of the blue/violet wavelength lasers used.
CDs are 'red rays'.
Indeed, shorter wavelength to enable the use of the smaller geometries required for the greater data density needed to store the huge amounts of data.
It'll enable them to pump out the same dross but with an even more pin-sharp image (providing you have an HD telly to watch it on).
TBH the quality of normal DVD stuff is more than adequate for most things. It's a great way to charge us more for the same content and fleece the gullible that feel they must replace their existing DVD collection with the new Bluray versions.
I just torrent mine
(but i did buy a smart tv at christmas and love it)
