Xbox 360 Hd-dvd

[emmonsh]

the 360 will only do 1080p on dvds thru vga.

 

[styxfix]

Is this still a worth while investment if your 55 inch TV does HD only 720P? It does have VGA input, but I don't think it makes a difference.

 

[mssturgeon]

That's a highly subjective question. I'd say yes.

Resolution aside, if you do make the investment you will then be able to start investing your media dollars in next-generation HD DVD media instead of standard DVD. Will you spend $200 in DVD's between now and whenever you decide to upgrade?

 

[Hoxxx]

Yes I have bought 6 HD-DVD movies already and I still have not recieved my player.
It is supposed to be here on the 16th. I will report back how it looks.
as far as 1080P and 1080I there is a good report on that over at CNET. basically it says most people cant see a difference between the two. also the expense required to even get there and make a comaprison is way to high.

 

[roachxp]

thats 540 P.

Actually I just found out it's 1080i (540x2), even though I can do 1080p over component from my pc to the tv, the 360 automatically switched to 1080i so must be builtin setting.

I'll pick up a VGA cables today.

 

[Kevin Elm]

FedEx says that my XBOX 360 HD-DVD drive is on the truck and out for delivery. Yippee!

I was already planning to take the afternoon off - now I can play around with the drive.

 

[sampatterson]

There is now a way to use this drive with a pc - check it out. No hardware hacks just a driver and installing WinDVD8 and it works... I will be trying mine tonight.

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2006/11/8303/

 

[Hoxxx]

Well I have had the HD-DVD drive for several days now and I am very happy with the Crisp video and also the Audio. Even though I have not heard Dolby-True-HD. It still sounds much beter than a SD DVD. I might have to get one for my PC next.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.: : :

 

[smokey982]

Will HD DVD's play in a standard DVD player?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Sam please let me know how you made out.

 

[mssturgeon]

No ... is the short answer. The longer answer is Yes, IF it is a dual format disc.

Some HD DVD's come with both the "Standard DVD" and "HD DVD" versions on a single disc. Meaning that the disc can be used in both players. But Standard DVD players cannot play HD DVD content.

BTW, this "Dual Format" ability is one of the distinct advantages to the HD DVD format that Blu-ray has yet to conquer. Due to the way in which the discs are constructed (i.e. the way the sandwich is made), HD DVD's lend themselves MUCH better to containing both formats.

I hope that didn't confuse.

- Shane

 

[smokey982]

That makes perfect sense. But what percentage of the current titles available are "Dual Format"? Do the movies that are dual format have it printed on the back of the box somewhere?

The reason I ask is because I buy many DVD's for my daughter, who has a standard DVD player. And I hate to continue buying two different formats of movies.

 

[SatinKzo]

That makes perfect sense. But what percentage of the current titles available are "Dual Format"? Do the movies that are dual format have it printed on the back of the box somewhere?

Every dual-format DVD I have seen is labeled or it has a sticker on it stating the dual format.

 

[BobMurdoch]

They usually have the "Combi Disc" designation or they have both the HD DVD and DVD logos at the top of the disc in the red band area they use so you don't buy a BluRay disc by mistake...