What is the difference in quality between blu-ray and an upconverting DVD player (philips DVP-5992 for example)? I have a new plasma and was wondering if it is worth it to switch to Blu-ray
If your talking Blu-ray quality as compared to DVD quailty then Blu-ray is better. The storage space on a Blu-ray disk is greater allowing for less loss of quality when recording from the master version of the film. Check out these screenshot comparisons. link
Generally that is correct as well, although some times you find cheap blu-ray discs on sale. As for the quality, its true that a blu-ray disc is a better quality than an up-converted dvd, but not by much. Especially if the Blu-ray disc is an older movie. I only buy blu-ray if the movie I want is not available or is as cheap as the regular dvd.
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