Hi Dave!
I agree that the lack of transparency regarding backwards compatibility of the upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray Devices is probably the most frustrating issue, at the moment!
What you described regarding your Player does seem to indicate a "tiring" laser, so to speak. You might also try...
Here is an announcement of the upcoming 4K-capable Blu-ray players, from today's Toronto Sun:
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/06/4k-capable-blu-ray-players-coming-this-holiday-season
Computer World article about the upcoming 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs...
Hi Alan!
I agree with your sentiment. While I've been getting my feet wet regarding Blu-Ray in the last year or so, I've really only just taken the plunge in purchasing the BATMAN Television Series on Blu-Ray this past month!
Regarding the 4K upgrades, even if our Household had the spare...