[mdlug-discuss] Software Download vs Physical Media wasRe: [mdlug]Suggestions for games for an elderly parent? Starcraft

[Ingles, Raymond]

> From: Peter Bart
> > Even for me, dramas, chick-flicks, and
> > comedies don't really gain anything from Blu-ray, an upscaled DVD is
> > fine.
> 
> 	Same here, but I'm still watching on a rather old Sony
Trinitron.

 That's the other factor. HD TV's are still the minority. Color was a
big leap; higher-resolution pictures are cool, but still fairly
optional. Just because it was the same price, we watched "Pineapple
Express" last night on Blu-ray... like I said, comedies don't gain
anything from higher-def that I can see.

> Now with dropping
> prices on HDTV's and the Roku being able to stream HD we'll probably
get
> one, I'm not looking forward to trying to wade through the hype. So
> we'll see if that makes a difference

 My own two cents: Plasma is brighter and better contrast, but still has
a price premium and risks burn-in. If you've got the right location for
it (lots of wall space, a ceiling mount, dark room) a projector can be
really nice. DLP TVs are a good bargain, but have a pretty narrow
viewing angle.

 LCDs are cheaper and lack most of the disadvantages of the other types.
One minor factor: if you get one that can refresh at a 120Hz rate, it
looks like the tech is about here for good-looking, 60fps 3D images:
http://tech.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09%2F01%2F08%2F1447241

Sincerely,

 Ray Ingles                                               (313) 227-2317

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