They are only inferior
if you are looking at very detailed specs.

It's the equivalent of saying "my new i7 processor is superior in every single way to your i3 processor" You are technically correct, but unless you are running software which requires that tiny extra bit of processing power you won't notice it, in fact, my laptop is about 5 years old and is a Core 2 Duo, and it's still more than good enough for all my computing needs.

In the same way, unless I have my HD telly set up for teh perfect viewing angle and my HD audio decoder and surround sound speakers set up perfectly to account for my room and the chimney breast, I am just not going to see a noticeable difference between a Blu-Ray disc and a DVD.
(Bazongaloid, Mon 15 Aug 2011, 10:45, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

That's not true, either.
DVD resolution is 720 x 576, if you can't notice a difference between that and 1920 x 1080, you need glasses.
( Kroney, Mon 15 Aug 2011, 10:48, Reply)

Yeah, again, that's just numbers
I know there is a difference between the resolution of DVDs and Blu-Rays but, while it's noticeable if you compare the two side by side, the increased quality of a Blu-Ray does not make a significant difference to your ability to watch the film and enjoy it.
(Bazongaloid, Mon 15 Aug 2011, 10:52, Reply)

OK, well there you're getting into
individual experience, which is, of course, completely subjective. If you personally don't experience any difference, then fine. You're still going to run into a wall eventually, though, as they'll stop releasing DVDs entirely eventually.
( Kroney, Mon 15 Aug 2011, 10:53, Reply)

Yeah, but that will ony happen when the market for Blu_ray reaches a point
when most people have blu-ray players, which won't be for a long time, because most people are fully aware that there is no need to upgrade as the costs of upgrading do not come with an equivalent increase in quality.

It's not the same as going from VHS to DVD, which really was a massive step up in quality, the increase in quality just isn't there.
(Bazongaloid, Mon 15 Aug 2011, 10:56, Reply)

Especially when I can buy the film I want on DVD for 3-4 quid
or I'd have to shell out nearer twenty for the same film on Blu-Ray.

It's a no contest.
(Bazongaloid, Mon 15 Aug 2011, 10:54, Reply)