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What's next for Blu-ray?
Even with recent price cuts, buying a Blu-ray player may not be the most cost-effective option for all viewers. Those who wish to wait a little longer for prices to come down -- or technology to advance -- might find upconverting a standard-definition player a more practical choice. Upconverting DVD players take the 480i material encoded on a standard DVD and scale it to 1080i or 1080p for output to an HDTV. While you won't get all of the details of Blu-ray, reviews say that the best standard-definition upscaling players create an image that's nearly as smooth. See the ConsumerSearch report on DVD players for more information on these models.
The Blu-ray Disc Association has set up a website where you can get news, sneak peeks at future developments, information about movie titles and more.
Sound & Vision magazine takes a tongue-in-cheek look at a serious issue with Blu-ray players -- the need for firmware updates to stay current with disc features and technologies.
Crutchfield.com, an Internet retailer, offers a simplified buyer's guide to choosing the right Blu-ray player that's especially useful for shoppers who are new to HD video or simply aren't tech-savvy.
Blu-ray.com is a web community dedicated to everything Blu-ray. You'll find an FAQ about the format, information about Blu-ray players, lists of available Blu-ray discs, Blu-ray news, a smattering of user reviews, an active user forum and more.
Blu-ray player brands
Manufacturers' websites can give you information on current models and specifications:
Funai (Sylvania, Magnavox)
Insignia (Best Buy)
