Why should you upgrade from DVD
to Blu-ray?
The simple answer is HDTV. If you've
ever seen high-definition (HD) video on an HDTV, then you know
just how incredibly sharp the picture is and how vivid the
colors are. In fact, HD offers five times the amount of detail
compared to standard-definition (SD). The problem with today's
DVDs is that they only support SD and don't have the necessary
storage capacity to satisfy the needs of HD. That's where Blu-ray
comes in, it offers up to 50GB of storage capacity and enables
playback, recording and rewriting of HD in all of the HD
resolutions including 1080p. The format also supports
high-definition audio formats and lossless audio.
In addition to the greater video and audio quality, the extra
storage capacity also means there will be plenty of room for
additional content and special features. This combined with the
new BD-J interactivity layer adopted by Blu-ray will bring the
menus, graphics and special features to a whole new level. For
example, you will be able to bring up the menu system as an
overlay without stopping the movie, and you could have the
director of the movie on the screen explaining the shooting of a
scene while the scene is playing in the background. The advanced
interactivity combined with the networking features of Blu-ray
will also allow content producers to support new innovative
features such as downloading extras, updating content via the
web, and watching live broadcasts of special events.
Thanks to the greatly enhanced HD video and audio quality as
well as the advanced interactivity and networking features, Blu-ray
represents a huge leap forward in the DVD viewing experience and
will offer consumers an unprecedented HD experience.
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