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Dean Winchester · 01-21-2008, 02:05 AM

I've been thinking about the upgrade, but to be honest, 4/5 of my collection is TV shows and music-related DVD's. Movies like The Matrix and Lord Of The Rings, which are meant to truly be experienced in hi-def aren't movies I'm a fan of (tho Harry Potter is a consideration, I do like those) and as of now, I don't have a big HDTV player, most of my DVD viewing is on my computer and on a TV-DVD player I have in my bedroom, so it's not like I need it.

Anyone made the upgrade and/or hesitating? I know the quality is better, but outside of the Alien and Harry Potter movies, I can't think of very many big-budget films that are loaded with wonderful effects that the upgrade would truly be worth it for. I mean, after all, I get enjoyment from somewhat fuzzy 11-14 year old Facts Of Life recordings from USA transferred to DVD and ancient recordings of Solid Gold and Soul Train with commercials that are as old as I am.

Max Whittaker · 01-21-2008, 02:39 AM

Upgrade? What is... an "Upgrade"?

No. If I had my way, I would never upgrade a single thing. Things that work, should never be replaced. I hate how technology just keeps outdoing itself. It's getting so nothing is designed to last anymore.

Dean Winchester · 01-21-2008, 02:44 AM

^ I feel the same way. It's funny when you consider that the vinyl record lasted some seventy years before "replaced" by the compact disc in the late 80's (and vinyl technically never died, there are still people who only buy their music on vinyl), yet now they're already bettering DVD's when DVD's have been here barely a decade.

If I was a hardcore fan of movies like LOTR, Matrix and the sort, I would've upgraded by now, but as my taste is more television and music-oriented, I don't really feel compelled yet. In reality, there's only a handful of movies that have the replay value to me to own, even something like Star Wars lost it's appeal to me trying to watch a second time. So for now, I don't feel the need to upgrade since most of the things I'm interested in aren't really going to be able to look any better than they already do because of limitations

junecleaver · 01-21-2008, 02:48 AM

Its too expensive to keep up with, lol. I'm not upgrading any time soon and i hope they don't stop making regular dvds and turn everything into blu-ray. I have a Playstation 2 that plays dvds and several DVD players that work just fine and it would be a ridiculous waste of money for me to upgrade. I'm staying clear of the Blu-ray aisle, just give me regular DVDs that play in my dvd players.

Mr. Television · 01-21-2008, 02:56 AM

People wanted me to upgrade from VHS to DVDS and now from DVDS to Blue Ray...No way. I'm tired of spending money on the same things only in different formats.

friendsfan77 · 01-21-2008, 03:21 AM

Eventually I'll probably have converted all my VHS tapes to regular DVD at a reasonable timeframe. And I buy other DVD's of my favorite things and interests when I can. That is enough for me. Most of my favorite shows aren't in high-def or Blu-Ray or any of that. I'm happy with my regular DVD player too.

theshark8777 · 01-21-2008, 03:27 AM

I am not upgrading to anything until the format war is resolved.
I may get an Apple TV tho, cause you can rent HD movies right on that.

Dean Winchester · 01-21-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by theshark8777

I am not upgrading to anything until the format war is resolved.
I may get an Apple TV tho, cause you can rent HD movies right on that.

from the looks of it, the format war has been won. Warner has been the biggest HD-DVD pusher thus far and announced a week or two back that they are abandoning HD-DVD and going to just do BluRay. There are a few companies left that continue to market both, but it looks like BluRay has officially won out now that the biggest HD-DVD company has gone Blu.

theshark8777 · 01-21-2008, 03:36 AM

Nothing is resolved until its resolved. They thought the same thing with Betamax, and where is it at now.

theshark8777 · 01-21-2008, 03:52 AM

I believe both Blu Ray and HD DVD will play regular dvds, so when you do have to get a new one, at least they wont be obsolete like the VHS.

treky · 01-21-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

^ I feel the same way. It's funny when you consider that the vinyl record lasted some seventy years before "replaced" by the compact disc in the late 80's (and vinyl technically never died, there are still people who only buy their music on vinyl), yet now they're already bettering DVD's when DVD's have been here barely a decade.

If I was a hardcore fan of movies like LOTR, Matrix and the sort, I would've upgraded by now, but as my taste is more television and music-oriented, I don't really feel compelled yet. In reality, there's only a handful of movies that have the replay value to me to own, even something like Star Wars lost it's appeal to me trying to watch a second time. So for now, I don't feel the need to upgrade since most of the things I'm interested in aren't really going to be able to look any better than they already do because of limitations

I agree. The old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here.

Just like people who still use typewriters and are perfectly happy with them. I mean, hell, my mother's friend is a newspaper collumnist and she still writes all her collumns out in longhand, and won't even go NEAR a typewriter; has a computer at her job, and never uses it, has a web site but never goes in it; and at her house she doesn't even own a TV and just listens to the radio ocasionelly. And, I'll bet she still has a black, rotary dial phone. (do they still even MAKE those?)

And, she's perfectly happy. (of course, she's also 85 years old!

)

OH Nuts! · 01-21-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

People wanted me to upgrade from VHS to DVDS and now from DVDS to Blue Ray...No way. I'm tired of spending money on the same things only in different formats.

Yes, I totally agree. But because DVDs are so much better than VHS, I did convert the VHS shows/movies I really loved to DVD and gave the VHS's to charity. I ALMOST NEVER buy any VHS any more. But I'm not going to upgrade any further for a long time. DVD's really work for me.

TripperFan · 01-21-2008, 10:19 AM

We didn't "convert" but bought a Blue Ray quite a while ago and love it. Incredible picture from them.

All I can see better than these is holographs!

freshprinceofLA · 01-21-2008, 04:20 PM

nope not upgrading. I don't plan on anytime soon. I would not want to pay an extra 10-15$ for a blue ray disk when my dvd's still are great.

TripperFan · 01-21-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by theshark8777

I believe both Blu Ray and HD DVD will play regular dvds, so when you do have to get a new one, at least they wont be obsolete like the VHS.

Yes - you're right - our BluRay does play the older DVDs, it's just a BluRay DVD can't be played on a regular DVD. Nobody will lose anything.

And the war WAS won - two weeks ago Sony announced they'd go BluRay rather than HD. And when you mention look at Beta - you're right - that was also Sony's which they were holding onto for dear life and they lost that battle too.

Feel confident - go out and buy a BluRay.

01-21-2008, 02:05 AM	#1
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Anyone upgrading to BluRay yet? I've been thinking about the upgrade, but to be honest, 4/5 of my collection is TV shows and music-related DVD's. Movies like The Matrix and Lord Of The Rings, which are meant to truly be experienced in hi-def aren't movies I'm a fan of (tho Harry Potter is a consideration, I do like those) and as of now, I don't have a big HDTV player, most of my DVD viewing is on my computer and on a TV-DVD player I have in my bedroom, so it's not like I need it. Anyone made the upgrade and/or hesitating? I know the quality is better, but outside of the Alien and Harry Potter movies, I can't think of very many big-budget films that are loaded with wonderful effects that the upgrade would truly be worth it for. I mean, after all, I get enjoyment from somewhat fuzzy 11-14 year old Facts Of Life recordings from USA transferred to DVD and ancient recordings of Solid Gold and Soul Train with commercials that are as old as I am.

01-21-2008, 02:39 AM	#2
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	Upgrade? What is... an "Upgrade"? No. If I had my way, I would never upgrade a single thing. Things that work, should never be replaced. I hate how technology just keeps outdoing itself. It's getting so nothing is designed to last anymore.
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01-21-2008, 02:56 AM	#5
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01-21-2008, 03:27 AM	#7
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	I am not upgrading to anything until the format war is resolved. I may get an Apple TV tho, cause you can rent HD movies right on that.
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01-21-2008, 10:19 AM	#13
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	We didn't "convert" but bought a Blue Ray quite a while ago and love it. Incredible picture from them. All I can see better than these is holographs!
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01-21-2008, 02:44 AM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	^ I feel the same way. It's funny when you consider that the vinyl record lasted some seventy years before "replaced" by the compact disc in the late 80's (and vinyl technically never died, there are still people who only buy their music on vinyl), yet now they're already bettering DVD's when DVD's have been here barely a decade. If I was a hardcore fan of movies like LOTR, Matrix and the sort, I would've upgraded by now, but as my taste is more television and music-oriented, I don't really feel compelled yet. In reality, there's only a handful of movies that have the replay value to me to own, even something like Star Wars lost it's appeal to me trying to watch a second time. So for now, I don't feel the need to upgrade since most of the things I'm interested in aren't really going to be able to look any better than they already do because of limitations

01-21-2008, 02:48 AM	#4
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	Its too expensive to keep up with, lol. I'm not upgrading any time soon and i hope they don't stop making regular dvds and turn everything into blu-ray. I have a Playstation 2 that plays dvds and several DVD players that work just fine and it would be a ridiculous waste of money for me to upgrade. I'm staying clear of the Blu-ray aisle, just give me regular DVDs that play in my dvd players.

01-21-2008, 03:21 AM	#6
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	Eventually I'll probably have converted all my VHS tapes to regular DVD at a reasonable timeframe. And I buy other DVD's of my favorite things and interests when I can. That is enough for me. Most of my favorite shows aren't in high-def or Blu-Ray or any of that. I'm happy with my regular DVD player too.

01-21-2008, 03:36 AM	#9
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Nothing is resolved until its resolved. They thought the same thing with Betamax, and where is it at now.

01-21-2008, 03:52 AM	#10
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	I believe both Blu Ray and HD DVD will play regular dvds, so when you do have to get a new one, at least they wont be obsolete like the VHS.

01-21-2008, 04:20 PM	#14
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	nope not upgrading. I don't plan on anytime soon. I would not want to pay an extra 10-15$ for a blue ray disk when my dvd's still are great.
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