david.dakota Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'v had a really interestin conversation this lunchtime. Was peering at some bluray players- yet something else on my shoppin list- and had a discussion about BD Live. Now, i thought BD Live was a means to get extra content,but the sales assistant was advising this was a method to be upgradable like a PS3. It could be both, but just checking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 BD Live is online content and storage. So the player must have at least 1GB storage and has to be able to connect to the internet somehow. Yes Its for content. For upgrading the actual player firmware is still used. BDLive is still early days though. We might see more advancements such as downloadable movie and music stores thought hey may require new players(aside from PS3 as it is reference). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.dakota Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 so standard bluray players can be updated by firmware? I wasn't aware of this actually, thought only the PS3 was able to do this due to its harddrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 so standard bluray players can be updated by firmware? I wasn't aware of this actually, thought only the PS3 was able to do this due to its harddrive. No certain players can be upgraded only, but need to be Profile 2.0/Live already. I wouldnt buy a normal player hoping for upgrades. PS3 is the only player where upgrades are guaranteed(and work well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McPhee Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 If a BD player is Blu-Ray Live compatable then you can upgrade the firmware over the internet. I believe that's what you're asking? BD Live isn't anything to do with these updates, but having it means the player has the necessary hardware in place to do the update. BD Live itself is extra content, special features etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 All this confusion is due to the fact Blu-ray was a half baked standard to start with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choze Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 All this confusion is due to the fact Blu-ray was a half baked standard to start with Hardly. It may seem that way but its due to making sure people dont have to change a format sooner. For example there are plans for larger disks in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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