No. Codecs are fixed. Encoders will get more mature. But todays' AVC at 40 Mbit/s on Blue Ray is free of any compression issues even with very demanding material. It's really good enough. Progress will be made with material encoded at low bit rates of ~10 Mbit/s. But who needs that on a BD-50? A 3 hour Bollywood film can be compressed on Blue Ray with lossless sound and no visibe artifacts not already on the master. It does not get better than this with 8 bit 1080p 4:2:0. For better you need new standards. And the difference is small for most films when you go to 10 bit 4K 4:4:4 as gold standard.

The master is not ready yet. It's not so easy to fix a 1000 cuts and all the nastyness around them (warped and shaking frames before and after... ).

Anyone know of any hindi/desi flicks releasing on HD/Blu-Ray? I dont mean mainstream like Dil Chahta Hai .. I am talking like:

• Bollywood Hollywood
• The Namesake
• etc

I think, we will see MK, LAGAN, Asoka first?

How about Water?

Forgot about those .. especially MK and Lagaan since they are Sony ... hopefully Blu Ray DVDs will be released soon .. !

The PLAYSTATION®3 System Software version 1.80 update includes the following:

Upscaling Games and Movies

• SCEA is enhancing the PS3 user experience by enabling PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games to be upscaled to HD resolution, up to 1080p. Classic games as well as recently released titles can now be enjoyed like never before. And PS3 system now has the capability to upscale DVD videos to HD quality (up to 1080p), a feature typically limited to top-of-the-line DVD players. Upscaling games requires an HDMI or component AV cable, while upscaling DVD-ROM (including DVD Video content) requires an HDMI cable and HDMI compatible TV set.

Media Content on the Move

• Since November, PS3 owners have been able to stream photos, videos, and music stored on their PS3s hard drive to a nearby PSP system. Consumers will soon have the freedom to access this media content wherever and whenever their PSP is connected to a wireless Internet access point. To take advantage of this feature, users will have to update their PSP systems firmware to the next version, 3.50, slated for release next week. Once both systems are updated, consumers can enjoy their entertainment content wherever and whenever wireless Internet access is available, including the 7,000 T-Mobile HotSpot locations across the United States.
• Version 1.80 also allows PS3 users on a home network to stream media content (photos, videos, and music) stored on a DLNA-enabled device onto their PS3 system. DLNA is a system that enables digital devices such as personal computers, DVRs, and TVs to be connected to a network and share data with other connected devices, in this case a PS3 system. This new functionality reinforces the value of PS3 system as a home entertainment hub.

Other Feature Upgrades

• Copying Saved Data to a Memory Card Users can now copy saved data from PlayStation or PlayStation 2 format software stored on their PS3 system to a Memory Card or Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation2), using their PS3 system and a Memory Card Adaptor.
• Photo Printing, Viewing, and Editing The photo capabilities of PS3 system have been enhanced, allowing users to print digital photos stored on a PS3s hard drive or inserted storage media. Currently, select Epson printers connected via USB are compatible. In addition, users will find a new type of slideshow for displaying photos, zoom functionality and the option to crop images.

-PlayStation.com, Press Release

BTW The PS3 now supports 1080p24

did last night, ps3 rules now, just hang in there for high res audio update

I cant wait to get home .. at work right now and downloaded it to my USB key .. I dont want to wait around when I get home, I just want to install it right away!

u can upscale, ps1, ps2, 4:3 content, Sd dvds, games, and holly cow too..lol

also

720p ps3 BD play back is active now

my ps3 doesnt see any media says unsuported, or check server settings
all it does see is 2 mpeg 2 files
no wmv, no h264 etc

sees some of the mp3s

go buy xbox 360 then man

haha got one!
the 360 does wmv but no x264

For those techies that have the PS3 with the new 1.80 update can you please advise me of the best settings for upscaling DVDs? Games as well but not a priority

I have a Samsung LCD 40" 1080i .. Thanks!

There's a thread on neogaf with best settings to try;

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158336

..loads of screen shots from games on how the up-scaling looks;

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158224

Ali