Will blu-ray win already?!

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  • pjfan020
    pjfan020 Posts: 426
    Go with blu ray. I work for a high end electronics store and the blu ray players look better, sell better, last longer, and like everyone else has said, is growing more and more popular. If you're worried about movies not coming out on blu ray, don't worry once hd dvd's die out they'll be released on blu ray. All of the technicians that work at the store say that the HD players break down more frequently so that alone is enough for me. Get a PS3 and save big time on a player and get a video game system too.
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  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    umm i sold HD tv's for three years. all this up-conversion talk being almost as good as HD or blue ray is nonsense. lol its just not true.

    back to the original question at hand. im with ya' blue ray just needs to do something to put it to bed already. i like the thread starter originally liked HD DVD better, but its all but over for them i think. and to tell you the truth, i just want one to win now and dont care which it is. we have a history of choosing the lesser quality though. Beta was a far better format then VHS, and look what happened there. ( you can thank the porn industry for VHS winning that battle ) anyway, enough, bring on the winner!
    Peace, Love.

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    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,352
    the wolf wrote:
    umm i sold HD tv's for three years. all this up-conversion talk being almost as good as HD or blue ray is nonsense. lol its just not true.


    Agreed!!! I've heard many people on here say they cannot really tell that much of a difference in up-convert vs. Blu-ray or HD-DVD. I just don't get it. Unless they have a really crappy TV (granted, mine is quite nice) and/or are legally blind, I don't know how you CAN'T see the difference.
    Don't get me wrong, my DVDs have never looked better since I've played them on my PS3, but they are by no means a substitute for a Blu-ray disc. For a few bucks more per disc, all new movies for me will be Blu!
  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    mca47 wrote:
    Agreed!!! I've heard many people on here say they cannot really tell that much of a difference in up-convert vs. Blu-ray or HD-DVD. I just don't get it. Unless they have a really crappy TV (granted, mine is quite nice) and/or are legally blind, I don't know how you CAN'T see the difference.
    Don't get me wrong, my DVDs have never looked better since I've played them on my PS3, but they are by no means a substitute for a Blu-ray disc. For a few bucks more per disc, all new movies for me will be Blu!

    yeah, i dont see how people cant "see" the difference at all. I too have a really nice TV ( one of the perks of selling them ) im thinking now would be a good time to go back into that line of sales. i did really well there, and that was when we still had to convince people that HD was here to stay lol.
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,352
    the wolf wrote:
    yeah, i dont see how people cant "see" the difference at all. I too have a really nice TV ( one of the perks of selling them ) im thinking now would be a good time to go back into that line of sales. i did really well there, and that was when we still had to convince people that HD was here to stay lol.

    Yeah, well for me it was basically "Take a look at this..." and I was sold! LOL!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,712
    pjfan020 wrote:
    Go with blu ray. I work for a high end electronics store and the blu ray players look better, sell better, last longer, and like everyone else has said, is growing more and more popular. If you're worried about movies not coming out on blu ray, don't worry once hd dvd's die out they'll be released on blu ray. All of the technicians that work at the store say that the HD players break down more frequently so that alone is enough for me. Get a PS3 and save big time on a player and get a video game system too.
    Do you get commission for posting, too? How can you say Blu Ray players last longer than HD DVD players? If players are dying already, there's a serious problem....
  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    mca47 wrote:
    Yeah, well for me it was basically "Take a look at this..." and I was sold! LOL!


    yep, same here.
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    There's so many movies I want now, but can't have because Toshiba is still holding on. Both movies on HD and movies studios are holding off on until there is one format. :(
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,352
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    There's so many movies I want now, but can't have because Toshiba is still holding on. Both movies on HD and movies studios are holding off on until there is one format. :(

    Yeah, I know what you mean. Since I got my PS3, all of my "new" movie purchases have been Blu (if possible). I'm still keeping my old DVDs and probably won't replace them (except for maybe Lord of the Rings series)...but all movies I want that I don't have will be Blu. There are def. a handful on HD-DVD that I really want, but I guess it's just a matter of time before they cross over.
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    mca47 wrote:
    Yeah, I know what you mean. Since I got my PS3, all of my "new" movie purchases have been Blu (if possible). I'm still keeping my old DVDs and probably won't replace them (except for maybe Lord of the Rings series)...but all movies I want that I don't have will be Blu. There are def. a handful on HD-DVD that I really want, but I guess it's just a matter of time before they cross over.
    I replaced a handful of classics I watch over and over again, like Lethal Weapon, Blade Runner, The Road Warrior.. there's still probably a dozen or so I'd replace that aren't available yet. The rest I'll keep on DVD because I don't care for seeing in high definition. The new movies I bought are Casino Royal, 3:10 to Yuma and Blood Diamond, which I haven't seen Blood Diamond yet.
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    Ok, I'm becoming a nerd if I already weren't.. but now NetFlix is exclusively Blu-ray..

    http://dvd.ign.com/articles/851/851156p1.html


    Netflix Goes Blu-ray
    Online rental outlet takes a stand.
    by IGN DVD

    February 11, 2008 - With the death rattle of the HD DVD format still sounding in the air, Netflix toady announced that it will soon begin stocking their high-definition films exclusively in the Blu-ray format. The company, which has until recently opted to stock both formats, cited the recent shift in studio allegiances as the main reason for the decision, as well as quoted the statistic that of those customers who've opted to receive high-definition DVDs, the majority selected Blu-ray as their preference.

    "The prolonged period of competition between two formats has prevented clear communication to the consumer regarding the richness of the high-def experience versus standard definition," said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix. "We're now at the point where the industry can pursue the migration to a single format, bring clarity to the consumer and accelerate the adoption of high-def…From the Netflix perspective, focusing on one format will enable us to create the best experience for subscribers who want high- definition to be an important part of how they enjoy our service."

    The phasing out of HD DVD should be complete by the end of this year.

    Stay tuned to IGN DVD for more developments in the format war!
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,352
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    I replaced a handful of classics I watch over and over again, like Lethal Weapon, Blade Runner, The Road Warrior.. there's still probably a dozen or so I'd replace that aren't available yet. The rest I'll keep on DVD because I don't care for seeing in high definition. The new movies I bought are Casino Royal, 3:10 to Yuma and Blood Diamond, which I haven't seen Blood Diamond yet.

    The only ones I get in Blu are the more recent ones. The old movies def. look better all doctored up on Blu, but the difference is less noticeable I think because of how they captured it on film.

    Btw...Planet Earth on Blu is simply stunning! Every once and a while I'll pop in one of the discs and it still is incredible!
    The Dolby Digital on that makes my cat go crazy! Hehehe!
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    mca47 wrote:
    The only ones I get in Blu are the more recent ones. The old movies def. look better all doctored up on Blu, but the difference is less noticeable I think because of how they captured it on film.

    Btw...Planet Earth on Blu is simply stunning! Every once and a while I'll pop in one of the discs and it still is incredible!
    The Dolby Digital on that makes my cat go crazy! Hehehe!
    I noticed that with Lethal Weapon. Probably the only one I really didn't notice much of a difference.
  • PearlJamaholic
    PearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    its over! with the studios jumping ship than the netflix thing and now wal-mart. hd-dvd is dead. game over. do not pass go do not collect $200. fin!


    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080215/tc_nm/walmart_dvd_dc
    http://db.etree.org/PearlJamaholic
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,352
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    its over! with the studios jumping ship than the netflix thing and now wal-mart. hd-dvd is dead. game over. do not pass go do not collect $200. fin!


    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080215/tc_nm/walmart_dvd_dc

    Wow.
  • sennin
    sennin Posts: 2,146
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    its over! with the studios jumping ship than the netflix thing and now wal-mart. hd-dvd is dead. game over. do not pass go do not collect $200. fin!


    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080215/tc_nm/walmart_dvd_dc

    I was just about to post this!

    Winner = Bluray
  • Vedderlution_Baby
    Vedderlution_Baby Posts: 2,535
    LikeAnOcean wrote:
    I've had an HD TV for 2 years now, and I really want to start watching my movies in HD. I'm not a fanboy of either format (I once sided with HD and still would.) but it looks like blu-ray is getting more support now.. and just when you think HD DVD is going to die, their response is spending 3 million on superbowl advertisement!

    I need convincing. I have the money set aside. I'm not going to buy both or spend the money on a duel player. Do I buy the blu-ray player tonight, or is it still to early?



    I have never understood fanboys. Why don't they understand that you WANT there to be a war, either between dvd formats or game consoles. A war means that each company will try whatever it takes to get there product sold, which often means price cuts and bundle deals. Unless you're microsoft. Then it means sending out a machine that has a 33% failure rate but you don't care cause you got the one year jump.


    (I'm just saying. I did see you said you were not a fanboy. I applaud you for that)
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    I want Serenity and the Jason Bourne movies on Blu-ray..

    Die HD-DVD! Die!!!
  • PearlJamaholic
    PearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    looks like we'll hear something offical soon.

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080218/ap_on_hi_te/toshiba_dvd
    http://db.etree.org/PearlJamaholic
  • acoustic guy
    acoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Does this mean all my DVD's are going to be useless like my old VHS tapes?
    I own a lot of DVD's.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.

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