It’s also worth noting that the Blu – Ray Disc’s biggest video and audio advantages are real, but will be lost on many HDTV users. Since the majority of HDTVs sold before 2007 were not capable of displaying true 1080p output—most were … If you’re using a TV without the ability to display 1080p video—especially if you don’t have a receiver capable of decoding the Blu – Ray Disc’s DTS- HD signal—an Apple TV rental will be an almost complete substitute for renting the Blu – Ray . …
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