Does anyone else here push Blu-ray on others? - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 02-05-2010, 06:15 PM

I know I do. I got my parents a blu-ray player for Christmas and will probably get my sister one as well for her birthday. I also give my Disney $10 coupon extras to a co-worker and sold him a couple blus I don't want anymore. Just trying to do my part to help blu-ray take the next step from mainstream to the dominant format.

Blu Titan · 02-05-2010, 06:17 PM

I don't "push" I inform...

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-05-2010, 06:20 PM

I push and inform. I always tell people to get with the program and convince them why blu-ray is better than regular HD programming.

Gremal · 02-05-2010, 06:20 PM

Of course!

It's part of what being an early adopter is all about.

Blu-Benny · 02-05-2010, 06:25 PM

i inform as well.

there are a couple guys here @ work w/ps3's and i've told each of them about the site....mainly for games but if they start buying more blu's as well....that's a bonus!!!

MaCruz · 02-05-2010, 06:25 PM

I guess

I mainly worry about myself when it comes to my movies.

master_8ball · 02-05-2010, 06:26 PM

I shoot them with my blu ray laser until they give

Joe Molotov · 02-05-2010, 06:34 PM

No, if less people buy into Blu-Ray, it can maintain a more elitest status, allowing me to look down my nose at more people.

Steve · 02-05-2010, 06:37 PM

I've tried to convince some of my family and coworkers of the merits of blu-ray, but I haven't had any luck yet.

Mr. J · 02-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Molotov

No, if less people buy into Blu-Ray, it can maintain a more elitest status, allowing me to look down my nose at more people.

Exactly

But I still push and inform as well..........but.....exactly!

DNinja · 02-05-2010, 07:24 PM

I always explain the merits of Blu-Ray if people ask. I've already converted everyone in my family and several friends. Considering they all have HDTVs, it was easy for them to see the difference from DVD.

Beta Man · 02-05-2010, 08:03 PM

I've bought a total of 6 players as gifts now...... I will help answer questions when asked..... but I never push/sound preachy.....

I haven't purchased a player for my parents, and probably never will..... they just don't care, and they would probably be upset at me for "wasting money on something they don't need"

When someone is quite obviously trying to get a rise out of me.... by saying "Blu-rays are a waste because they cost too much, and aren't much better than DVDs played on an HD player" (I think they're talking about Upconversion there

) I just say.... "yeah... I enjoy them...."

I have a friend flying into town to stay with us for a week, and he's excited, because last time he visited was shortly after the projector was up and running...... so he's looking forward to a movie-marathon

He asked me about a handful of titles, whether I had them or not....... The ones I don't have can always be rented!!!!

I think I'm gonna buy him a player as a B-Day gift..... he's got a great sized room that he wants to finish, and put a projector in....... I think I'll help "push" him over the edge....... turns out I 'push' afterall

Lepidopterous · 02-05-2010, 08:07 PM

I only insist on it when I assess that they can afford HD equipment. Otherwise, I stick to informing as well

SquidPuppet · 02-05-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Molotov

No, if less people buy into Blu-Ray, it can maintain a more elitest status, allowing me to look down my nose at more people.

I tell people to stay away from Bl-ray. The masses are just not sufficiently evolved enough to appreciate it.

csdot · 02-05-2010, 08:13 PM

not on anyone but my friends who are serious fans of film like i am and enjoy movies as more than just a way to pass time i will always try to convince them to go to the blu side of the force

jlynn33 · 02-05-2010, 08:15 PM

Until they choke.

GohanX · 02-05-2010, 08:22 PM

Most of the people I know don't have HDTVs or audio systems, so there really isn't much point in Bluray for them. The few that do have hdtvs really only got it because they wanted a "flat" (LCD) TV and don't care about quality. They usually have their stuff hooked up with rca cables, it drives me INSANE.

For the record, I don't actually have an HDTV myself, just a sweet CRT SDTV but I buy blus because I notice a huge difference in audio on my sound system, and blus still look better than DVD even in SD.

I am trying to convert the wife though! She's getting Sleeping Beauty blu as a present for valentines day, she loves Disney and we don't have that on DVD.

Blu Myers · 02-05-2010, 08:25 PM

Anytime I get in a movie discussion, I always mention blu-ray. I guess you could say I mildly push it on people. I just don't try to be pushy about it. If people don't want to buy it, it doesn't bother me too much.

I just hate those people that say, "I don't really notice a difference". Some people are just ignorant about it.

SquidPuppet · 02-05-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polanski

Heck, tons of people on this very forum aren't sufficiently evolved enough to appreciate it given all the complaints about grain, "old movies," disk artwork, etc.

Dont forget case shape and size.

Lepidopterous · 02-05-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leem6453

I just hate those people that say, "I don't really notice a difference". Some people are just ignorant about it.

I never understood that. I showed my sister The International... THE INTERNATIONAL!! And she claimed to have barely noticed a difference. It's simply incomprehensible.

02-05-2010, 06:15 PM	#1
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Does anyone else here push Blu-ray on others? I know I do. I got my parents a blu-ray player for Christmas and will probably get my sister one as well for her birthday. I also give my Disney $10 coupon extras to a co-worker and sold him a couple blus I don't want anymore. Just trying to do my part to help blu-ray take the next step from mainstream to the dominant format.

02-05-2010, 08:22 PM	#17
GohanX Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Burlington, NC 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:337	Most of the people I know don't have HDTVs or audio systems, so there really isn't much point in Bluray for them. The few that do have hdtvs really only got it because they wanted a "flat" (LCD) TV and don't care about quality. They usually have their stuff hooked up with rca cables, it drives me INSANE. For the record, I don't actually have an HDTV myself, just a sweet CRT SDTV but I buy blus because I notice a huge difference in audio on my sound system, and blus still look better than DVD even in SD. I am trying to convert the wife though! She's getting Sleeping Beauty blu as a present for valentines day, she loves Disney and we don't have that on DVD. Last edited by GohanX; 02-05-2010 at 08:28 PM.

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02-05-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
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	I don't "push" I inform...

02-05-2010, 06:20 PM	#3
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I push and inform. I always tell people to get with the program and convince them why blu-ray is better than regular HD programming.

02-05-2010, 06:20 PM	#4
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Of course! It's part of what being an early adopter is all about.

02-05-2010, 06:25 PM	#5
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i inform as well. there are a couple guys here @ work w/ps3's and i've told each of them about the site....mainly for games but if they start buying more blu's as well....that's a bonus!!!

02-05-2010, 06:25 PM	#6
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I guess I mainly worry about myself when it comes to my movies.

02-05-2010, 06:26 PM	#7
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I shoot them with my blu ray laser until they give

02-05-2010, 06:34 PM	#8
Joe Molotov Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:898	No, if less people buy into Blu-Ray, it can maintain a more elitest status, allowing me to look down my nose at more people.

02-05-2010, 06:37 PM	#9
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I've tried to convince some of my family and coworkers of the merits of blu-ray, but I haven't had any luck yet.

02-05-2010, 07:24 PM	#11
DNinja Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Florida 4K collection:1610 Blu-ray collection:4784 DVD collection:176 Digital collection:20	I always explain the merits of Blu-Ray if people ask. I've already converted everyone in my family and several friends. Considering they all have HDTVs, it was easy for them to see the difference from DVD.

02-05-2010, 08:03 PM	#12
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I've bought a total of 6 players as gifts now...... I will help answer questions when asked..... but I never push/sound preachy..... I haven't purchased a player for my parents, and probably never will..... they just don't care, and they would probably be upset at me for "wasting money on something they don't need" When someone is quite obviously trying to get a rise out of me.... by saying "Blu-rays are a waste because they cost too much, and aren't much better than DVDs played on an HD player" (I think they're talking about Upconversion there ) I just say.... "yeah... I enjoy them...." I have a friend flying into town to stay with us for a week, and he's excited, because last time he visited was shortly after the projector was up and running...... so he's looking forward to a movie-marathon He asked me about a handful of titles, whether I had them or not....... The ones I don't have can always be rented!!!! I think I'm gonna buy him a player as a B-Day gift..... he's got a great sized room that he wants to finish, and put a projector in....... I think I'll help "push" him over the edge....... turns out I 'push' afterall

02-05-2010, 08:07 PM	#13
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	I only insist on it when I assess that they can afford HD equipment. Otherwise, I stick to informing as well

02-05-2010, 08:13 PM	#15
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	not on anyone but my friends who are serious fans of film like i am and enjoy movies as more than just a way to pass time i will always try to convince them to go to the blu side of the force

02-05-2010, 08:15 PM	#16
jlynn33 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Paducah,Ky 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:1258	Until they choke.

02-05-2010, 08:25 PM	#18
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	Anytime I get in a movie discussion, I always mention blu-ray. I guess you could say I mildly push it on people. I just don't try to be pushy about it. If people don't want to buy it, it doesn't bother me too much. I just hate those people that say, "I don't really notice a difference". Some people are just ignorant about it.

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