How to choose a Blu-Ray player ? Compare and find the best.
Blu-Rays will be around for some time to come and we would recommend that you make the jump from a DVD players if you want your purchase to stand the test of time.
History of the Blu-Ray player
The Blu-Ray player first appeared in Japan in 2003 and was intended to supersede the DVD player. The Blu-Ray disc can hold more information and this means that it can hold a much higher quality of recording. The difference between a DVD and a Blu-Ray is not small and can be detected by the naked eye very easily. At first the HD DVD, another form of high quality fil recording, was in competition with the Blu-Ray, but not this alternative product has conceded and the Blu-Ray is recognised as the future of home film watching. Recently, Blu Ray players have moved into the 3D film market, which has solidified its place in the future of film.
Blu-Ray and game consoles
If you want to play Blu-Rays it is worth remembering that many Games Consoles also have the capacity to play them. If you have a Playstation 3 or Playstation 4 for example, you already have a Blu-Ray player of very good quality. Many people do not even realize this and make a second purchase where it isn’t needed. These consoles will not be discussed here however, as this guide is about players specifically designed to play Blu-Rays.
Best blu-ray player brands
There are a large number of manufacturers of Blu-Ray player and this guide will discuss the best of them and advise you on how to choose between them. Most of these companies are well-known household names and you may need to do a bit of research to work out which players is the best option for you. The guide will then discuss the very latest in Blu-Ray players, the 3D Blu-Ray player. These are increasingly common and its certainly something to consider if home cinema means a lot to you. The final part of the guide will then turn to discussing the best way to get a good deal on these machines and will give you some advice on where you might consider buying a Blu-Ray player from.