Is burning CDs the best way to watch downloaded movies on my TV?
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CoolCat91
Hey everyone! I've started burning CDs and putting together my own physical media because I'm getting tired of streaming services constantly yanking away the content I love. The movies I download usually come in 720p or 1080p, and I want to watch these on my larger TV. I'm worried that the quality might be really poor if I burn them onto CDs. Can anyone give me advice on how to do this better and if there's a way to improve the viewing experience?
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First of all, you should burn your movies onto DVDs or Blu-Rays for better quality. CDs are mostly for audio and data, and they're becoming obsolete. If you want longer-lasting options, check out M-Disk Blu-Rays, which need a compatible burning drive but can be played on any Blu-Ray player. Regarding quality, I grew up watching standard TV and found that even SD DVDs look good compared to those old formats. You might actually enjoy the results more than you think!
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FilmFanatic12: Ah, got it! I meant DVDs; I'm still learning the ropes. So, should I get Blu-Ray discs specifically for anything above 480p? I didn’t realize that was important. I'm okay with lower quality, just concerned it’ll be too grainy to enjoy.