Anybody else have trouble watching DVDs? - Blu-ray Forum

boredomHD · 12-28-2009, 11:41 PM

The other day I felt an urge to watch National Treasure (I don't know why), but I only have it on standard DVD. I took out my boxes of DVDs and finally found it and then popped it into my Blu-ray player. I thought there was something wrong with my television, even with the upconversion. I have been watching nothing but Blus for so long that DVDs look very poor to me. Has this happened to anyone else?

GeologyNut · 12-28-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by boredomHD

The other day I felt an urge to watch National Treasure (I don't know why), but I only have it on standard DVD. I took out my boxes of DVDs and finally found it and then popped it into my Blu-ray player. I thought there was something wrong with my television, even with the upconversion. I have been watching nothing but Blus for so long that DVDs look very poor to me. Has this happened to anyone else?

Yes and no!! Some DVD's still look good but still do not compare to a Blu. I watched The Island the other day on my projector and was totally disgusted with the video. It looked terrible. While on the other hand Return of the Jedi on DVD actually looked good on my projector. I think it depends on what special features they have crammed on the DVD that would otherwise go to a semi good transfer.

For Return of the Jedi, there were no special features allowing more space for the transfer!

While The Island had a couple of hours of additional video on the same disc!

sfmarine · 12-29-2009, 02:03 AM

I watched Star Wars ep 1&2 today. I still enjoy it but what can you do? Ya...they could look better. I am still waiting patiently, Mr. Lucas.

boredomHD · 12-29-2009, 02:21 AM

That's true. You really can't do anything about films that are yet to come to Blu-ray, but I realized I am now going to hunt for the lowest price on the National Treasure 1 & 2 BDs. They aren't the best films, but I can watch them nonstop. They're just flat out entertaining.

I also agree; Star Wars Episode 1 & 2 would be nice.

sfmarine · 12-29-2009, 02:32 AM

I've seen both NT films go for around $10 each in the for sale section..just keep your eye out.

12-28-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
boredomHD Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:153	Anybody else have trouble watching DVDs? The other day I felt an urge to watch National Treasure (I don't know why), but I only have it on standard DVD. I took out my boxes of DVDs and finally found it and then popped it into my Blu-ray player. I thought there was something wrong with my television, even with the upconversion. I have been watching nothing but Blus for so long that DVDs look very poor to me. Has this happened to anyone else?

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12-29-2009, 02:03 AM	#3
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:931 Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I watched Star Wars ep 1&2 today. I still enjoy it but what can you do? Ya...they could look better. I am still waiting patiently, Mr. Lucas.

12-29-2009, 02:21 AM	#4
boredomHD Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:153	That's true. You really can't do anything about films that are yet to come to Blu-ray, but I realized I am now going to hunt for the lowest price on the National Treasure 1 & 2 BDs. They aren't the best films, but I can watch them nonstop. They're just flat out entertaining. I also agree; Star Wars Episode 1 & 2 would be nice.

12-29-2009, 02:32 AM	#5
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:931 Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I've seen both NT films go for around $10 each in the for sale section..just keep your eye out.

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