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What is Blu-ray?

Blu-ray is a format that has been developed to enable playback of high-definition video, recording, re-writing and the storage of large amounts of data. A Blu-ray disc can hold up to 25GB on a single layer disc and 50GB on a dual layer disc. You can fit over 9 hours of high definition video on a 50GB disc and about 23 hours of standard definition.

What is the difference between DVD and Blu-ray?

DVDs cannot take advantage of the benefits of high-definition TVs because they are only designed with standard definition in mind. DVD limitations have become far more obvious now that televisions are becoming more advanced.

Blu-ray discs and players offer several advantages over the regular DVD format, including improved picture and sound quality. The high- definition disc format is designed to give you the maximum viewing experience that you can get from today’s HDTVs.

Why should you upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray?

HD offers five times the amount of detail compared to standard –definition. However, DVDs only support standard definition and don’t have the storage capacity to satisfy the needs of HD.
Blu-ray offers greater video and audio quality, extra storage capacity and plenty of room for additional content and special features. Blu-ray will bring the menus, graphics and special features to a whole new level. Blu-ray represents a huge leap forward in the viewing experience and will offer an unprecedented HD experience.

What will you need to make your home ready for Blu-Ray?

You will want to ensure that you pick up an HDMI cable to connect to your receiver or your display; HDMI offers a high quality digital connection to your other components, with 1080p video and uncompressed audio carried easily over a high quality cable. Master Technicians carries high quality cables by Ethereal that will do the trick. Protection and Power A surge protector is an absolute must, especially if you own expensive A/V equipment. So if you don’t already have one, be sure to pick one up. They’ll protect your components, and in some cases, insure them.

Furthermore, a clean power solution will ensure that your Blu-ray player doesn't pick up electro-magnetic or radio interference from other electronics in the house. Master Technicians carries surge protectors made specifically for appliances and electronics by Breakermatic. They are essential to adding the extra protection you need from fluctuating power surges.

Blu-ray is unquestionably the new standard for video playback. It is the only uncompromising HD movie-watching experience available.