In recent times the popularity of Blu-ray discs has exploded. If the trend continues they will overtake DVDs within the next couple of years. Have you ever wondered why?

There are a few causes:

• Superior video resolution - Blu-ray discs have clear, more vivid and detailed images, compared to normal DVDs. A blu-ray has 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, while DVDs have 720 x 480. You will need a HD Television to actually see the distinction however.


• High-quality audio - The advanced technology of blu-ray employs high-analysis sound formats which enhances a film or musical performance's audio experience. Add a surround sound system and your audio experience is on par with a movie theater.


• Functions and overall quality - Blu-ray discs (duel layered) can hold over 50 GB of data which is around 12 times as much as a normal DVD. To be able to fit a full motion picture on a DVD disc the image resolution and audio need to be compressed for it all to fit. This outcomes in a loss of overall quality. An unfortunate fact that Blu-Ray discs have manage to overcome. This increased disc space has also permitted film producers to include more bonus Features and extra subject material on their Blu-Ray releases, which only adds to the appeal of the Blu-Ray format.

You must have all the right pieces of equipment in order to take complete advantage of what Blu-ray can offer. A Blu-ray Player (or if utilizing a pc Blu-ray player software), is probably the most crucial. It reads the disc and sends the information to the Television. To maintain the optimum image resolution offered by Blu-ray, you should have an HD Ready television, ideally with full 1080p support, which means that it will display videos at the maximum resolution feasible. If your Tv doesn't support 1080p, you'll be able to still appreciate some of the benefits of Blu-ray, and simply upgrade your Tv at a later stage should you wish.

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