Computer Blue-Ray Player

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karaim
karaim Posts: 23
edited May 2008 in Electronics
How is the quality on computer blue-ray players?

Will there be a difference when playing BD from my computer dekstop onto my 52" screen than with a standalone player? My video card has HDMI out so no problem there. My computer is also extremely fast, so there would be no lagging.
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  • karaim
    karaim Posts: 23
    edited May 2008
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    Oh 1 more thing, how is regular dvd quality? Are there good programs that UPSCALE from computer DVD players?
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  • malcolmp6
    malcolmp6 Posts: 70
    edited May 2008
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    Never hear of upscaling from a computer player. There could be one out there. The cheapest bet to a very good blu ray player and good upscaling is the PS3. One could never go wrong with a PS3.
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited May 2008
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    I wanted to get a blu ray player for my computer so I could burn blu ray movies, but a 50 gig disc costs $50, 2x what a regular blu ray movie costs!
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • karaim
    karaim Posts: 23
    edited May 2008
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    The reason I want one for my computer is because its cheaper than the PS3 (A LOT cheaper). The LG GGW-H20L is Blue Ray Writer, HD DVD Reader, DVD R/RW, CD R/RW and it is $178 on Amazon. The reviews on Newegg.com are pretty descent.

    I was going to connect this to both my bedroom and living room HDTV's (via HDMI) and could save like $1000 on 2 blue-ray players
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited May 2008
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    Might as well try it, for $178. Don't like it, get somethin else.
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited May 2008
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    malcolmp6 wrote: »
    Never hear of upscaling from a computer player.

    HTPC is an old thing, and very powerful in upscaling. All you need is software and time.

    The problem with PC BluRay players right now is the support from playback software. What I've heard is they are extremely buggy and do not support a lot of things. Some of the drives come with software but many end up paying for additional software so cost will go up. You might want to try searching different forums, something like HTF or AVS, for more info.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2008
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    I am holding out myself. I am going to get one in about another 6 or so months. I waited on the HD, and I can wait a little longer till the prices drop, speed increases, media drops, and support is present.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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