Buy or Rent? What It Says About You..... - Blu-ray Forum

gufazi · 03-11-2009, 11:23 AM

I know it's been discussed before, but here is an interesting study.

http://www.livescience.com/culture/0...vd-habits.html

Discuss amongst yourselves.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-11-2009, 11:37 AM

Nice and short, but to the point and I would have to agree. Before Blu-ray I was mainly a DVD renter. Movies didn't hold much appeal for ownership then. Now with the advancement of PQ/AQ on Blu-ray I find myself becoming a movie-lover as the experience of watching it on my home-theatre almost replicates the same feel as in a Moviehouse.

John

crazyBLUE · 03-11-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Nice and short, but to the point and I would have to agree. Before Blu-ray I was mainly a DVD renter. Movies didn't hold much appeal for ownership then. Now with the advancement of PQ/AQ on Blu-ray I find myself becoming a movie-lover as the experience of watching it on my home-theatre almost replicates the same feel as in a Moviehouse.

John

+1

I agree with John 100% !!!!!!

Petra_Kalbrain · 03-11-2009, 11:52 AM

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If you buy a movie on a DVD instead of renting it, you probably have a higher level of education, value your independence, have a greater interest in the cinema in general, and are a more selective consumer.

What do you know?!?!? I'm smart, independent, and passionate about something... and yet I can't get a girlfriend?!?!?!

I thought that women valued those characterisitics!

Marine Mike · 03-11-2009, 11:56 AM

I completely disagree with the article when it comes to Blu-ray as I will not buy every Blu-ray that I want to see as if it has horrible PQ/AQ then it would be a waste of money to have upgraded from DVD.

Now how often does that happen? Not very often, but I rather not put myself in that situation. Also I can watch a lot more movies with less money.

Siri · 03-11-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

+1

I agree with John 100% !!!!!!

+2

marlon dingle · 03-11-2009, 12:20 PM

I buy and rent what does that say about me?

Porkchop Express · 03-11-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

What do you know?!?!? I'm smart, independent, and passionate about something... and yet I can't get a girlfriend?!?!?!

I thought that women valued those characterisitics!

Try being an a$$hole, they usually end up with great girls.

Beta Man · 03-11-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

W... and yet I can't get a girlfriend?!?!?!

I thought that women valued those characterisitics!

It said "Valued your Independence" As a married guy.... I'm here to tell you.... I VALUE MY INDEPENDENCE...... (what little of it I have

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Originally Posted by marlon dingle

I buy and rent what does that say about me?

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Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

Try being an a$$hole, they usually end up with great girls.

Worked for me

Barbie-Shrimp · 03-11-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by marlon dingle

I buy and rent what does that say about me?

It says you want to know if you like a movie enough to own before making the purchase. I'd say that being a renter and a buyer actually means you're smarter. I know it makes me feel smarter because I do both as well.

Beta Man · 03-11-2009, 12:28 PM

Seriously though.... I rent AND buy, because even if I know.... or at least have a strong feeling, that a movie is "bad" or not my style..... I STILL WANT TO SEE IT..... usually a 90 minute long "garbage" movie, has a redeeming quality or two

I never watched "waterworld" so I finally rented it no more than a couple of months ago..... I just had to see what the "hate" surrounding this movie was.... (I didn't think it was that bad despite being overly cheesy)

Marine Mike · 03-11-2009, 12:30 PM

I think that if you don't rent AND buy you are less intelligent (or very rich) as you are not properly managing your money and limiting your selection of movies to only ones that you think you'll enjoy.

marlon dingle · 03-11-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbie-Shrimp

It says you want to know if you like a movie enough to own before making the purchase. I'd say that being a renter and a buyer actually means you're smarter. I know it makes me feel smarter because I do both as well.

Thank you for such a nice compliment.

silversnake · 03-11-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Nice and short, but to the point and I would have to agree. Before Blu-ray I was mainly a DVD renter. Movies didn't hold much appeal for ownership then. Now with the advancement of PQ/AQ on Blu-ray I find myself becoming a movie-lover as the experience of watching it on my home-theatre almost replicates the same feel as in a Moviehouse.

John

Couldn't have said it better myself. I look at my DVD collection and it's mostly blockbuster previously viewed or crappy movies that I got for cheap. Not a lot of good movies there.

SquidPuppet · 03-11-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbie-Shrimp

It says you want to know if you like a movie enough to own before making the purchase. I'd say that being a renter and a buyer actually means you're smarter. I know it makes me feel smarter because I do both as well.

Correct. We are genius.

SquidPuppet · 03-11-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I think that if you don't rent AND buy you are less intelligent (or very rich) as you are not properly managing your money and limiting your selection of movies to only ones that you think you'll enjoy.

Unless......you only buy movies you have seen in the theater (insuring a safe buy)

fighthefutureofhd · 03-11-2009, 05:01 PM

i only buy movies that are lossless so that way i know i am getting a good movie.

brettallica · 03-11-2009, 05:27 PM

Whose idea was it to label that article "DVD Habits Reveal Your Character"? What a joke. I did find the article an interesting read, but -- and call me crazy if you must -- I'm fairly certain my DVD habits will not reveal my character; at least not to any extent where one could "peg" me a certain way.

This article is rife with random associations and tidbit facts that really don't amount to much substance if you ask me. There's very little data presented, too, to make any sort of argument to back up the title.

Soapbox, a flamboyant impromptu/nonofficial publich speech

DetroitSportsFan · 03-11-2009, 06:13 PM

I don't rent. I buy what I already know I/my wife/children like, or I buy what looks like we might like (blind buy).

When someone sees a movie at the theater, they are basically blind buying. The cost of 2 (or more) tickets + any food/drinks can equal or exceed the cost of a Blu-Ray. I only see movies at the theater that I think I will like, so it's the same principle as blind-buying a BD. Most of the time, when I blind buy, I like it. The only difference is that I can watch the movie as many times as I wish, not just once.

mikejet · 03-11-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by marlon dingle

I buy and rent what does that say about me?

you're confused.

03-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
gufazi Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Springfield, Virginia	Buy or Rent? What It Says About You..... I know it's been discussed before, but here is an interesting study. http://www.livescience.com/culture/0...vd-habits.html Discuss amongst yourselves.

03-11-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	Nice and short, but to the point and I would have to agree. Before Blu-ray I was mainly a DVD renter. Movies didn't hold much appeal for ownership then. Now with the advancement of PQ/AQ on Blu-ray I find myself becoming a movie-lover as the experience of watching it on my home-theatre almost replicates the same feel as in a Moviehouse. John John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

03-11-2009, 11:56 AM	#5
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:120 PS3 collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I completely disagree with the article when it comes to Blu-ray as I will not buy every Blu-ray that I want to see as if it has horrible PQ/AQ then it would be a waste of money to have upgraded from DVD. Now how often does that happen? Not very often, but I rather not put myself in that situation. Also I can watch a lot more movies with less money. http://twitter.com/Marine_Mike "The word fan is an obsolete word to me. It means two thing: fantastic or fanatic. Or something that hangs on a ceiling or sits on a table and blows wind in your face." - Gary Busey

03-11-2009, 12:30 PM	#12
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:120 PS3 collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I think that if you don't rent AND buy you are less intelligent (or very rich) as you are not properly managing your money and limiting your selection of movies to only ones that you think you'll enjoy. http://twitter.com/Marine_Mike "The word fan is an obsolete word to me. It means two thing: fantastic or fanatic. Or something that hangs on a ceiling or sits on a table and blows wind in your face." - Gary Busey

03-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#18
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	"DVD Habits Reveal Your Character" Whose idea was it to label that article "DVD Habits Reveal Your Character"? What a joke. I did find the article an interesting read, but -- and call me crazy if you must -- I'm fairly certain my DVD habits will not reveal my character; at least not to any extent where one could "peg" me a certain way. This article is rife with random associations and tidbit facts that really don't amount to much substance if you ask me. There's very little data presented, too, to make any sort of argument to back up the title. TV: Samsung 50" PN50A550 1080p Plasma Blu-ray Player: Sony BDP-S550 // DVD: Sony RDR-VX515 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo A/V Receiver: STR-DG920 7.1 Audio/Video Receiver Speakers: Center — Polk CS-1 / Fronts — Polk Monitor 60 / Surrounds and Sub — SA-FT1H 5.1 Programming: HR-22 DirecTV HD DVR with AM-21 OTA Add-on and DirecTV SD box for PIP Gaming: Wii and XBOX 360 HTPC: Dell SX260 (emulators, Netflix, and streaming audio and video from server) The Blu-ray Mini Marquee — NOW AVAILABLE →

03-11-2009, 12:20 PM	#7
marlon dingle Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Overlook Hotel, July 4th Ball, 1921 Blu-ray collection:115 PS3 collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:2	I buy and rent what does that say about me?

03-11-2009, 05:01 PM	#17
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008	i only buy movies that are lossless so that way i know i am getting a good movie.

03-11-2009, 06:13 PM	#19
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:1532 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	I don't rent. I buy what I already know I/my wife/children like, or I buy what looks like we might like (blind buy). When someone sees a movie at the theater, they are basically blind buying. The cost of 2 (or more) tickets + any food/drinks can equal or exceed the cost of a Blu-Ray. I only see movies at the theater that I think I will like, so it's the same principle as blind-buying a BD. Most of the time, when I blind buy, I like it. The only difference is that I can watch the movie as many times as I wish, not just once.

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