Blu Ray - is it worth it?

[Halo]

After the usual merry-go-round of research we chose a Sony PlayStation 3 as the best value Blu-Ray player for our Sony 1080i 42-inch TV. 

Everything looks better on the PS3 including older DVDs.  Vivid games on the PS3 are a welcome bonus although many are pricey (e.g., $60 for latest best sellers).  Very satisfied with the PS3 and Blu-Ray in general. 

[Xasthur]

After the usual merry-go-round of research we chose a Sony PlayStation 3 as the best value Blu-Ray player for our Sony 1080i 42-inch TV. 

Everything looks better on the PS3 including older DVDs.  Vivid games on the PS3 are a welcome bonus although many are pricey (e.g., $60 for latest best sellers).  Very satisfied with the PS3 and Blu-Ray in general. 

Seconded.

Samsung 46" LCD full HD 1080p with Blu Ray player = almost sex.

[-tronski-]

Thirded

Sony Bravia 55" LCD HD 1080p with PS3...even the 720p games look awesom-o

 Tronsky

[Halo]

Almost forgot to add that I've come to prefer the PS3 wireless controller over a standard remote controller for playing DVDs too.  Buttons are easier to find and manipulate intuitively and in the dark. 

[Soulyss]

The difference between an upconverted DVD and a HD signal is much greater than the difference between 720P and 1080P.  That being said if you have a good processor 480P can look pretty good.  Whether you will see much of a difference is going to be determined by the source material, whatever processor is doing the scaling to the native resolution of the monitor and the distance you're sitting from the screen.  At 10' you'll notice more of a difference on a 50" TV than a 32" set for example.

If I were to get a new TV these days I would probably just spring for a set with a native 1080P resolution, however if I had a 720p set (which I do) I wouldn't rule out getting a Blu-Ray player. 

Then of course there's the fun of HDMI and don't get me started on that.

[Wyld45]

                                  There ya go,AHII in "Blue Ray" with triple screen.