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Why Blu-Ray Is Better Than Streaming Boxes

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There's no shortage of streaming services for watching television and movies, and around 2 out of 5 American families subscribe to one of these services for their at-home entertainment. To take advantage of these services using your television, you either need a smart television with built-in streaming apps, or a standalone set-top box. There's also a third option for watching movies and TV; Blu-Ray DVD players offer the ability to watch movies and TV shows via the Blu-Ray discs, but they also offer a lot more. Here are some reasons why Blu-Ray players are better than streaming boxes when it comes to meeting your entertainment needs.

Blu-Ray offers streaming, too

Most Blu-Ray players offer the same major streaming apps as the standalone set-top boxes sold in stores. This means you can watch your DVDs or watch streaming services, all on one gadget. You only have one remote control to keep up with, and you only have to connect one device to your television. This is handy if you have limited space or just want to avoid having multiple devices to set up.

No internet, no problem

If you rely on streaming services to watch movies, you must have a reliable internet connection in order to view them. If the internet goes out for some reason, the services are worthless. With a Blu-Ray player, you can use your streaming services when the internet is available and switch over to watching discs when it's not. If you live in an area with patchy internet services, a Blu-Ray player can be a much better option for your entertainment needs.

Blu-Ray discs can be less expensive than streaming services

If you choose to rent a movie from an online streaming service, the cost per night can be much higher than if you use a disc rental service for Blu-Ray discs. Movie rental kiosks are numerous, and even mail order DVD rental services are less expensive than renting an HD movie release via a streaming service. If you want to watch a new release, pay-per-month streaming services can be months behind DVD rental services, so renting the disc could be your best and least expensive option for watching new movies.

If you choose to buy television series on Blu-Ray, the cost can also be lower than buying them from a streaming service. Plus, many complete TV series on Blu-Ray offer bonus footage, so you get better value for your money.

Blu-Ray is still better quality than streaming movies

Although many streaming services offer movies in High Definition, the actual picture quality can vary depending on the internet speed you have and the amount of compression required to stream the data through your device. Blu-Ray discs offer the best quality viewing of any DVD format, and because watching discs doesn't rely on the internet, you don't have to worry about losing picture quality halfway through the film.

You get extras with Blu-Ray movies

Many Blu-Ray discs offer bonus material such as deleted scenes, behind the scenes videos, interviews with the cast and crew, and the director's commentary on some films. Plus, many Blu-Ray discs come with a bonus digital copy, so you can watch the film on your portable device, too. This gives you the best of both traditional Blu-Ray quality and the convenience of modern digital video.

One of the best features added to some Blu-Ray movies is the addition of Easter Eggs, or hidden bonus content that can be accessed by pressing a combination of buttons on the remote control at certain points within the movie. This feature isn't available with streaming services, making die-hard movie fanatics love their Blu-Ray even more.

Don't overlook good old Blu-Ray in favor of streaming services. Each has their merits, but Blu-Ray still offers more bang for your buck, so you can get the most out of every entertainment experience. To check out TV shows on Blu-Ray, visit websites like http://pristine-sales.com.


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