Re: Super Upconversion Primer

I've heard "porqueria" a couple times (not many use it where I'm from), but in usage it's a rude substitute for "basura" meaning "garbage" or "junk".

I think this is pointed at the casual movie viewer not willing to pay $400 for a player, $30 for a single disc, and $1,500 for a decent HDTV. This is for the guy/girl who wants to pay $80 for a player, $1 - $22 for a disc, and already has a SDTV.

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[Post edited by spoonard on Mar 18, 2008]

Sky you speak spanish?

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IF this Vaporware actually validates its claims, and it ACTUALLY OUTPUTS 960p - which is JUST 120pixels SHORT OF 1080p, which I DOUBT anyone can ACTUALLY DISCERN the pixel difference

There's a huge difference between a true 1080p transfer and an "output" of 1080p, 1080i, 960p etc. All my HD channels are broadcast in either 720p or 1080i, but there is a huge difference in the quality of these programs due to the source material. Some of the programs were shot in HD and others are older programs that benefit marginally over 480p by being output at 720p or 1080i. So, unless super upconversion really delivers what some think it can, a 960p output is completely meaningless.

My expectation is that this will be more the equivalent of a CGI-enhanced/animated version of the director's intent, as you are taking a lower-res version of the program and then interpolating the data, but I will of course check it out if it hits the market. The side-by-side comparisons will be very interesting to see how accurately the consumer-version of this technology can reproduce the fine textures that give a true lifelike feel to a film. Obviously, I'm dubious: this may please the average consumer but true movie-lovers aren't likely to buy into this.

kucoloco, I don't know Spanish... well perhaps a few words here and there in written form. Tagalog has many Spanish words incorporated into the language, but everything is pronounced so differently that I couldn't tell Spanish from Italian if I were listening to both!

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I'm dubious: this may please the average consumer but true movie-lovers aren't likely to buy into this.

Again, the verdict is still out on this Vaporware, which we will soon review at it's minute detail... should it EVER come out. I call it Vaporware since I have every SKEPTICAL reason to believe, that THIS IS ALL HYPE... until the box is on my arms, ready to spill its GOODS- but I'm not about to BAD-MOUTH the same Vaporware... just because I believe it's a BACKWARD maneuver by an electronic company... as some members here, already wholeheartedly expressed those are BASELESS OPINIONS without given FACTS... since the product is yet to be reviewed.

To be continued...

Spoonard,

There you go all making sense and stuff.... )

Skyhawk you are right!

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I've heard "porqueria" a couple times (not many use it where I'm from), but in usage it's a rude substitute for "basura" meaning "garbage" or "junk".

It's junk...there goes me being bilingual...

Hmm I'm a little confused here....
So...many of you have been saying that the Average Joe can't see enough of a difference between SD and Blu ray to make it worth upgrading.....but they supposedly will buy Super Upconversion when it isn't even as good as Blu Ray (hence even less of an upgrade from SD).

You people wouldn't make very good lawyers, your argument has more holes in it than swiss cheese.

I'll fuel the fire here a little bit. But if you consider the amount of DVDs many people own, would it not be worth it to a consumer to be able to see their existing collection in better quality for only the cost of a higher end DVD player (supposing price is reasonable). The BD option requires one to not only buy an expensive player and replace their existing collection...