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[Scott Campbell]

Does your HDTV have to support 1080p to get this best picture quality out of the Blueray? How does the Blueray look as compared to the regular HD programming (I assume) that you have? I don't think my TV supports higher than 1080i, it's 1 1/2 years old, what a fossil.

Yes, you may see a somewhat better picture on a 1080p set. But I doubt you'll see much difference. The jump from 480P (standard def movies) to 720P/1080i is staggering. The jump from there to 1080p is real, but not by the same factor. And depending upon the size of your set, viewing distance, quality of the source material and your own eyesight, you may not see any of the extra resolution on a 1080p set vs a 720p/1080i set. It depends on these 4 variables, and its not an easy answer. If your sitting more than 10 feet away from a 50 inch set, you're not going to be able to see the difference between 1080p and 720p/1080i. But on a 60 inch set, you might.

Blueray should look spectacular on your HDTV.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Blureay at 1080p may be a bit better, I'll have to wait and see, but it's still just a movie. I'd rather play something that looks like an HD movie and the games are often taking more advantage of the surround sound as well.

(I agree, movies are just marginally better in HD, and also agree that 1080 might show difference.)

You'd rather play something? You're from Hudson, they got a beautiful YMCA there that I swim at on my trips back to the old country. What about playing some basketball at the Y? You might make a new friend, or break somebody's jaw with an elbow. Something might happen!! For sure you'll feel alive from the physical activity.

I think video gaming is the lowest form of human activity. Porn viewing is only marginally better, and similar in effect. I'll watch porn for the ocasional, actually rare, inspiration. But it just gets more and more boring and routine. You get lulled into a stupor, always hoping/searching for the next scene that will cause some endorphins to pop into your bloodstream.

Video games are a similarly stupid addiction that leave you with no memories, no mental or physical growth. Even if you are just sitting down and watching a movie it at least has a chance of being a memorable experience. You might learn something. People read books and remember them all their lives, they stimulate imagination.

Video games & porn = slow death.

[SkinBasket]

Video games & porn = slow death.

I would say that's better than a quick death without porn or video games. In fact, your way seems kind of like a lose lose.

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Does your HDTV have to support 1080p to get this best picture quality out of the Blueray? How does the Blueray look as compared to the regular HD programming (I assume) that you have? I don't think my TV supports higher than 1080i, it's 1 1/2 years old, what a fossil.

Yes, you may see a somewhat better picture on a 1080p set. But I doubt you'll see much difference. The jump from 480P (standard def movies) to 720P/1080i is staggering. The jump from there to 1080p is real, but not by the same factor. And depending upon the size of your set, viewing distance, quality of the source material and your own eyesight, you may not see any of the extra resolution on a 1080p set vs a 720p/1080i set. It depends on these 4 variables, and its not an easy answer. If your sitting more than 10 feet away from a 50 inch set, you're not going to be able to see the difference between 1080p and 720p/1080i. But on a 60 inch set, you might.

Blueray should look spectacular on your HDTV.

Exactly. That is why I think Skin and others are full of shit unless they've got some really big ass TVs.

[SkinBasket]

Exactly. That is why I think Skin and others are full of shit unless they've got some really big ass TVs.

It's 56 inches at 12 feet douchehole and it doesn't take much to see the difference. Of course I speak from experience while you talk from, well... I'm guessing your ass as usual.

I know others have suggested this to you before, but maybe you should know what you're talking about before you talk about other people being "full of shit." Of course, that would severely limit your topics of conversation, but it would save us all a lot of trouble.

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I stand corrected, then. You should notice an ever so slight difference that one could only decipher if they had picture perfect vision. I guess I'm an idiot for joining the masses who think 1080p is ridiculous, makes most sources look like shit, am smart enough to know it won't be broadcasted until your panel is outdated, etc.

On a side note, maybe you can use my tax dollars your two daughters are stealing on some more video games that you can play during the day instead of working. Must be nice to live a life of luxury while your wife slaves away at a lawfirm.

[twoseven]

Blureay at 1080p may be a bit better, I'll have to wait and see, but it's still just a movie. I'd rather play something that looks like an HD movie and the games are often taking more advantage of the surround sound as well.

(I agree, movies are just marginally better in HD, and also agree that 1080 might show difference.)

You'd rather play something? You're from Hudson, they got a beautiful YMCA there that I swim at on my trips back to the old country. What about playing some basketball at the Y? You might make a new friend, or break somebody's jaw with an elbow. Something might happen!! For sure you'll feel alive from the physical activity.

So I am not physically active enough because I play a video game now and then?

I get up at about 3am every day, at 5am I make an hour drive to a gym west of minneapolis where I work as a personal trainer, 600 miles every week in my car just to get to and from work. I've spent 20 years of my life in one gym or another helping OTHER people stay healthy, when I'm not helping them I am putting myself through 6 days a week of my own workouts, a lifestyle left over from competitive athletics that extended to and throughout college and beyond. When I get home from my work in the early afternoon I watch after my 5 dogs and 2 kids and I play Mr. Mom until my wife comes home.

Thanks for the advice on being more active, but I don't need any help.

So, if I choose every now and then to play a video game for some escape time after everything else I actually do in a given week, hey pal, I've earned it. I don't expect you to like it or agree with it. It's for me.

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600 miles is insane. You should really go ahead and move closer.

[twoseven]

600 miles is insane. You should really go ahead and move closer.

I am already in my dream house on my dream property. When my kids get older I'll turn my work attention more fully to my own town and then can look to let minny fade away if I so choose. Drive doesn't bother me at all, but it is a bitch at the pump. Reality is there's a big difference with what I do in the MN metro versus over here. The market over there is prime whereas over here in Hudson it's fledgling at best.

[Harlan Huckleby]

So, if I choose every now and then to play a video game for some escape time after everything else I actually do in a given week, hey pal, I've earned it. I don't expect you to like it or agree with it. It's for me.

I wasn't actually judging you. Or anybody that plays video games. To me they seem like a god-awful waste of time.

[GrnBay007]

I wasn't actually judging you. Or anybody that plays video games. To me they seem like a god-awful waste of time.

Some may think your blow up doll is a waste of time too.




omg, did I just type that????

LOL :P

People need to lighten up here!!!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

I expect to catch some shit for making fun of video games, it's ok.

[GrnBay007]

I expect to catch some shit for making fun of video games, it's ok.

I don't play them....but I couldn't pass up that opportunity.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't play them....but I couldn't pass up that opportunity.

ya, but you buy them for your son, you bad mother.

tuck the kid away in the den with the Wii while you entertain your lovers.

[GrnBay007]

ya, but you buy them for your son, you bad mother.

You are right!!! I should be spending 100% of my time with him when we are not at work and school rather than the 90% I spend with him. I will try to be a better mother!!!! Thanks for getting me back on track HH....you da man!!