12/16/07 at 11:08am
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Confused: PS3 versus Standalone Player
12/16/07 at 11:22am
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Re: Confused: PS3 versus Standalone Player
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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard
It is now apparent the PS3 will never be able to pass this bitstream.
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Source? Link?
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12/16/07 at 11:46am
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Re: Confused: PS3 versus Standalone Player
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Originally Posted by WojtekZ
I am getting tired of having to watch DivX on my computer. Is it possible to attach an external drive to the PS3 via USB? Did the latest update provide DivX/XVID support ?
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No, the update for DivX support is expected in the next firmware update which is estimated to be released before the end of the month.
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12/16/07 at 12:50pm
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Re: Confused: PS3 versus Standalone Player
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| I'm not technical enough to understand all of this. "Not passing bitstream audio" is like reading a foreign language, so I guess I won't notice that issue... |
12/16/07 at 3:16pm
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Re: Confused: PS3 versus Standalone Player
I was originally going to get the Panasonic DMP-BD30 as the brand has always worked well and lasted for me. However, I got the 40GB PS3 yesterday. After mulling over the prices and with increasing curiosity in having a game console (never had any, nor used any), I decided the PS3 offered more. While the technicalities of various audio formats and decoding are a bit confusing to me, I've never been that concerned with having the best sound available -- I was using a 12-year old receiver until this year and don't even have a subwoofer since I live in an apartment.I've only watched "Spiderman 3" so far (which wasn't that bad a movie, though I don't like the franchise) and downloaded some game demos to try. The fan noise is a non-issue. I think I'm going to like the PS3.
12/16/07 at 7:24pm
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Re: Confused: PS3 versus Standalone Player
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Originally Posted by andrew markworthy
Time for a reality check. Yes, you would notice a difference in a direct comparison. But it's an improvement in degree, not an absolute shift in category. E.g. changing from VHS to DVD is a change in category; so is moving from stereo to 5.1. But the new sound systems simply improve slightly on a sound quality that is already more than adequate for most people. So is it worth worrying over? Unless you're an absolute perfectionist and have some seriously expensive kit in ideal acoustic conditions, chances are that it isn't. But then, if you were that sort of person, you wouldn't be asking this question.
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I respectfully disagree.
The new sound formats (lossless codecs as well as uncompressed audio) are as big a leap as DVD to HD video. It's high definition audio and it shows (sounds?). The clarity and the nuances are astounding on some of these new releases. It's a big and very noticeable difference.
Obviously opinions differ. This is just mine.
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