Blu Ray and DVD

[katesorad]

I went to buy Beauty and the Beast last week, and I had to go to two different stores (Target didn't have it) to find the DVD only copy of the movie. It seems that everyone is selling the DVD/Blu Ray combo pack these days.

I'm curious, though.. is a Blu Ray player really worth it? I have a very nice LCD TV, a nice DVD player that I just bought around 3 years ago, and a nice Disney DVD collection! Should I spring for a Blu Ray player? Does anyone know if it will become more difficult to find just DVDs in the somewhat short term (next couple of years)?

Thanks!

 

[AKL_Megs]

If your TV isn't "Full HD" (1080p), it's not worth it. If it IS, you don't know what you're missing!

 

[katesorad]

If your TV isn't "Full HD" (1080p), it's not worth it. If it IS, you don't know what you're missing!

Thanks!

 

[Princess_Meghan <3]

My dad has a blu-ray player, and the difference is amazing! I usually buy my Disney movies on blu-ray dvd combo pack- if you sign up for Disney movie rewards, they usually release a coupon before the movie is released on blu-ray for the combo pack. It makes it more affordable to get them on blu-ray, and the coupon has actually made most of the blu-ray combo packs cost the same as the regular DVD version.

 

[tessiemez]

re: the 1080p comment, that really depends on the size of your TV. We have a a smaller HDTV, and with an HD of our size (32"), the difference between 720 and 1080 is unnoticeable. If we sat much closer to the TV, it may make a difference.

On our Blu-Rays, we see so much more detail that we missed with standard definition--it does true justice to the animation. Beauty and the Beast is breathtaking!

ETA: I thought a Blu-Ray player would be nice, but wasn't looking to buy one (thought it was a bit of a waste, to be honest!). Then last year my husband bought a PS3, and as soon as we popped in that first Blu-Ray, my mind was changed. I was happy without one, but am so gad I have one now!

 

[pyrxtc]

Blu-ray is nice but I think more people are buying the combo set since the coupon makes them the same price if not cheaper than buying the DVD version alone.

 

[avgeek81]

I dont care much about the quality but i buy blu ray(especially disney) if they have better bonus features then reg dvd