Friday, October 29, 2010

About Home Theater: Holiday Newsletter Bonus - Blu-ray Disc Players

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From Robert Silva, your Guide to Home Theater
As a build up to Black Friday, I am sending out a special supplementary newsletter every week highlighting Christmas and Holiday Shopping Tips for loyal newsletter subscribers. This week, the spotlight is on Blu-ray Disc players. If you haven't replaced your old DVD player yet, Blu-ray Disc players are a great option, they are more affordable than ever, can still play DVDs and CDs, and many can now access content, such as Netflix or Blockbuster, directly from the internet.

Blu-ray Disc Player FAQs
For answers to some basic questions about Blu-ray and how it may fit into your future, check out my Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc Player FAQs.

1080i vs 1080p
Blu-ray is a high definition format that can provide stunning images on an HDTV, but what is it about all this 1080i and 1080p stuff. There is a lot of talk about 1080p being the "Holy Grail" of high definition resolution. However, what is the difference between 1080p and 1080i? Can you really see the difference on an HDTV screen? For more details on this check out my article: 1080i vs 1080p - Similarities and Differences Between 1080i and 1080p.

Five Ways To Access Audio From a Blu-ray Disc Player
Blu-ray is definitely catching on as an integral part of the home entertainment experience. For those that have an HDTV, Blu-ray is easy add on the video connection front, but getting the most out of Blu-ray's audio capabilities can sometimes be a little confusing. To find out the different options for connecting the audio output of a Blu-ray Disc player to your TV or the rest of your home theater setup, check out: Five Ways To Access Audio From a Blu-ray Disc Player

Best Blu-ray Disc Players
OK, now you have all the info you need to buy a Blu-ray Disc player, but which one should I get? There is a lot to choose from. Check out my current list of favorites in all price ranges.

 


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