Article: Bluray is dead!! - Blu-ray Forum

Lord_Stewie · 12-28-2008, 10:08 PM

hey guys,

I don't get this, i open up my email and find that one of my friends sent me a link to an article about bluray being a dead format. the writer is arguing about a failing strategy followed by the BD association, plus the current economic reccession having an impact on sales.

first off I am BD fan don't consider this thread to be a statement I am making, I am merely sharing what I read, to you guys. secondly, although I completely disagree with the article other than the fact that yes during a recession of course there will be an impact on sales, but it is a general impact that takes toll on like malls, electronic, automobiles, Jobs etc... the list goes on, what i find ridiculous is the writer's target against bluray.

anyways, here is the link:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=365

read it, and share your thoughts on this.

ryoohki · 12-28-2008, 10:14 PM

It's an old article by a technology web site that suck the C**** of Internet Download are COMING OFMG! it will destroy everything! (been hearing that for 3 years now)...

Must be why they sold like 3000+ player on Boxing Day Sales in Canada (only online...)

ShelbyGT500 · 12-28-2008, 10:20 PM

Yeah I saw that article awhile ago too. It's such old news. Blu-Ray is doing better than ever before and will continue to grow. Just look at the influx of new members here that received BR-players and movies for x-mas.

The guys who write these articles I think liked HD-DuD or are getting paid from Micro$oft to promote HD downloads. Every article talks about the downloads but, they can not compare to the quality of Blu, and they will not compare for years. Blu-Ray is here to stay and will be here easily for the next 10 years. Just like DVD had 10+ years.

Blu for life!!

andyman1970 · 12-29-2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShelbyGT500

The guys who write these articles I think liked HD-DuD or are getting paid from Micro$oft to promote HD downloads. Every article talks about the downloads but, they can not compare to the quality of Blu, and they will not compare for years. Blu-Ray is here to stay and will be here easily for the next 10 years. Just like DVD had 10+ years.

Blu for life!!

Yea, I agree. I think a lot of these internet "writers" are getting paid by Microsoft and Apple to put down Blu-ray in favor of digital downloads.

Dynamo of Eternia · 12-29-2008, 05:38 AM

Well, like pretty much everyone here, I agree that this article is crap and Blu-Ray is doing just fine.

However, IF this guy was right, and if at some point down the road digital downloads do become a threat to BD and there is no newer, better physical format option to go with, then I will have no regrets what so ever about jumping on the BD bandwagon in the first place, and I will kling to my collection and will do my best to buy more movies on the format if available (including hunting down any catalog releases that I just never got around to buying at that point).

I hate the idea of digital downloads. I hate DRM restrictions, and I love having a physical piece of media that I can hold, transport with me, and put into pretty much any functioning player (with any needed firmware updates applied) and be able to use it.

Now, in all honestly, if a time ever were to come where digital downloads were the only option for new media going forward (including newer movies and TV shows), there's a good chance that I would crack and use it to some extent. But ONLY for content that I feel I MUST HAVE, and cannot get on BD or in some other physical format. My choices would become much more selective, and I would do everything to keep my existing collection going. The movie and TV industry would lose a lot of money from me compared to the rate at which I currently buy movies and TV shows on BD (and DVD for content not available on BD).

Even if these downloads were to get to a point where the PQ and AQ of digital downloads were to vastly surpass that of Blu-Ray, I would still kling to my existing collection and not rebuy anything that I already have on BD or some other physical format and is still functioning. I would take DVD, VHS, or even HD-DVD over downloads any day if at all possible. I will acquire extra players to keep my collection working as long as possible.

Downloads SUCK!

Canada · 12-29-2008, 07:04 AM

What I want

1. High Bit Rate, for great audio and sound
2. Phisical Media.

I feel sorry for people who don't know the facts about Blu Ray and belive this verbal diarrhea.

Lord_Stewie · 12-28-2008, 10:32 PM

no wonder i didn't notice the date on the article. but it sounds like you guys said the writer might have been an HDDVD fan. oh well, it sucks for him.

MAPdead · 12-28-2008, 10:33 PM

Blu is the future

Blu Titan · 12-28-2008, 10:39 PM

An old, idiotic article by that $hill Robin Harris. Nothing to discuss.

Blu Jacket · 12-29-2008, 12:52 AM

The article is correct, the economy IS having an effect on Blu-ray sales . . . they are booming.

RiseDarthVader · 12-29-2008, 03:18 AM

He works for a company that creates storage like HDD. So ofcourse they are backing digital downloads or else they lose $$ and jobs.

Bizdady · 12-29-2008, 03:20 AM

oh no!! I better sell my player and 120+ blurays!!

oh wait nvm Ive read this article from this idiot before lol

mr.hidef · 12-29-2008, 03:59 AM

Even the new supposed wonder box the "Vudu" is causing issues with its users.....don't know all the facts, but I heard it has to do with (the company lied to their owners)using the owners' bandwidth and racking up their bills........

poor download junkies........maybe someday they'll get it all right.

Blove23 · 12-29-2008, 09:40 AM

If HDTV sales are up, then Blu-rays sales will go up. Rescession that bull crap, if you have money you spend it, if not you don't you can't.

dialog_gvf · 12-29-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadblz

anyways, here is the link:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=365

read it, and share your thoughts on this.

Robin "death spiral" Harris. He's who I'm refering to when I use the term "death spiral" ironically with all the great news we keep hearing about.

Quote:

Robin Harris has been selling and marketing data storage for over 20 years in companies large and small.

Hmmm, I wonder if downloads need storage?

Gary

DavePS3 · 12-29-2008, 04:13 PM

I'd never go download. It's all 720p, glitchy, time consuming etc... no thanks. I want to have something to show for my money and vapour-ware is not it.

Spider · 12-29-2008, 04:24 PM

Yeah right... Imagin' downloading Wall-E in full HD

What's that 50Gig???

The Big Blue · 12-29-2008, 04:25 PM

Tell your friend to stop soiling your inbox.

iceman · 12-29-2008, 04:26 PM

I refer to this thread and post:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...88#post1414488

Locked.

12-28-2008, 10:08 PM	#1
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Article: Bluray is dead!! hey guys, I don't get this, i open up my email and find that one of my friends sent me a link to an article about bluray being a dead format. the writer is arguing about a failing strategy followed by the BD association, plus the current economic reccession having an impact on sales. first off I am BD fan don't consider this thread to be a statement I am making, I am merely sharing what I read, to you guys. secondly, although I completely disagree with the article other than the fact that yes during a recession of course there will be an impact on sales, but it is a general impact that takes toll on like malls, electronic, automobiles, Jobs etc... the list goes on, what i find ridiculous is the writer's target against bluray. anyways, here is the link: http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=365 read it, and share your thoughts on this.

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12-28-2008, 10:14 PM	#2
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	It's an old article by a technology web site that suck the C**** of Internet Download are COMING OFMG! it will destroy everything! (been hearing that for 3 years now)... Must be why they sold like 3000+ player on Boxing Day Sales in Canada (only online...)

12-28-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:7	Yeah I saw that article awhile ago too. It's such old news. Blu-Ray is doing better than ever before and will continue to grow. Just look at the influx of new members here that received BR-players and movies for x-mas. The guys who write these articles I think liked HD-DuD or are getting paid from Micro$oft to promote HD downloads. Every article talks about the downloads but, they can not compare to the quality of Blu, and they will not compare for years. Blu-Ray is here to stay and will be here easily for the next 10 years. Just like DVD had 10+ years. Blu for life!!

12-29-2008, 05:38 AM	#5
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	Well, like pretty much everyone here, I agree that this article is crap and Blu-Ray is doing just fine. However, IF this guy was right, and if at some point down the road digital downloads do become a threat to BD and there is no newer, better physical format option to go with, then I will have no regrets what so ever about jumping on the BD bandwagon in the first place, and I will kling to my collection and will do my best to buy more movies on the format if available (including hunting down any catalog releases that I just never got around to buying at that point). I hate the idea of digital downloads. I hate DRM restrictions, and I love having a physical piece of media that I can hold, transport with me, and put into pretty much any functioning player (with any needed firmware updates applied) and be able to use it. Now, in all honestly, if a time ever were to come where digital downloads were the only option for new media going forward (including newer movies and TV shows), there's a good chance that I would crack and use it to some extent. But ONLY for content that I feel I MUST HAVE, and cannot get on BD or in some other physical format. My choices would become much more selective, and I would do everything to keep my existing collection going. The movie and TV industry would lose a lot of money from me compared to the rate at which I currently buy movies and TV shows on BD (and DVD for content not available on BD). Even if these downloads were to get to a point where the PQ and AQ of digital downloads were to vastly surpass that of Blu-Ray, I would still kling to my existing collection and not rebuy anything that I already have on BD or some other physical format and is still functioning. I would take DVD, VHS, or even HD-DVD over downloads any day if at all possible. I will acquire extra players to keep my collection working as long as possible. Downloads SUCK!

12-29-2008, 07:04 AM	#6
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	What I want 1. High Bit Rate, for great audio and sound 2. Phisical Media. I feel sorry for people who don't know the facts about Blu Ray and belive this verbal diarrhea.

12-28-2008, 10:32 PM	#7
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	no wonder i didn't notice the date on the article. but it sounds like you guys said the writer might have been an HDDVD fan. oh well, it sucks for him.

12-28-2008, 10:33 PM	#8
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	Blu is the future

12-28-2008, 10:39 PM	#9
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	An old, idiotic article by that $hill Robin Harris. Nothing to discuss.

12-29-2008, 12:52 AM	#10
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	The article is correct, the economy IS having an effect on Blu-ray sales . . . they are booming.

12-29-2008, 03:18 AM	#11
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	He works for a company that creates storage like HDD. So ofcourse they are backing digital downloads or else they lose $$ and jobs.

12-29-2008, 03:20 AM	#12
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	oh no!! I better sell my player and 120+ blurays!! oh wait nvm Ive read this article from this idiot before lol

12-29-2008, 03:59 AM	#13
mr.hidef Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:113 Blu-ray collection:570 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:17	Even the new supposed wonder box the "Vudu" is causing issues with its users.....don't know all the facts, but I heard it has to do with (the company lied to their owners)using the owners' bandwidth and racking up their bills........ poor download junkies........maybe someday they'll get it all right.

12-29-2008, 09:40 AM	#14
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	If HDTV sales are up, then Blu-rays sales will go up. Rescession that bull crap, if you have money you spend it, if not you don't you can't.

12-29-2008, 04:13 PM	#16
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I'd never go download. It's all 720p, glitchy, time consuming etc... no thanks. I want to have something to show for my money and vapour-ware is not it.

12-29-2008, 04:24 PM	#17
Spider Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:SNJ Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:200 DVD collection:9	Yeah right... Imagin' downloading Wall-E in full HD What's that 50Gig???

12-29-2008, 04:25 PM	#18
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Tell your friend to stop soiling your inbox.

12-29-2008, 04:26 PM	#19
iceman Developer Top contributor Member since:May 2003 Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:26 MA collection:1 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:10 iTunes music:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:1	I refer to this thread and post: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...88#post1414488 Locked.

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