I Just Can't Do It Anymore... - Blu-ray Forum

ReduxInflux · 09-06-2007, 12:34 PM

Sorry guys, I just can't take it anymore. I'm done.

No more DVD's for me. For good. Upconverting? Whatever. Having watched several BD's in a row, I felt like I forgot what it was like to watch DVDs. So I reverted back to my DVD library and tried to watch Hostage on my PS3 and man, it's a terrible compromise. Now that I've tasted heaven, everything else tastes like hell. And it sucks. Time to sell my 75+ DVD library....some of which are my favorite movies ever (Children of Men, Magnolia, Lord of the Rings, the Matrix Trilogy, Braveheart, Gladiator...etc...) Here's to hoping for a strong release schedule and more studio support over the next couple of years so I can rebuild...

patrick99 · 09-06-2007, 12:37 PM

Much as I despise the PQ on SD, for a title that I really want and like that's not available on BD, I'd rather watch it on SD than not at all.

koreyman · 09-06-2007, 12:42 PM

yeah sence I have like 1000 dont see myself rebuying all of them lol

ReduxInflux · 09-06-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick99

Much as I despise the PQ on SD, for a title that I really want and like that's not available on BD, I'd rather watch it on SD than not at all.

my blockbuster queue is full of 'em so yeah...if its a movie i havent seen and if its not available on bd (and won't be anytime soon), then i'll crack there. but that's it. maybe on super rare occasions, borrow one or two from a friend. but buy them? i can't.

johnnyd1 · 09-06-2007, 12:43 PM

I will watch SD before I buy into the REDANT format !

Leon · 09-06-2007, 12:45 PM

Your topic starts of like you've given up on BD and HD in general but dvd ?? Ok ?

I was 100 on that you had given up on HD when I red the topic..I have sold most of my dvd collection as well, had about 300+

Torrents and Dvd-R is your friend if u wanna go the ghetto way.

w_tanoto · 09-06-2007, 12:47 PM

my plans exactly in a year ahead. once that Pavilion HDX, modified with Panasonic UJ-210 is mine, then it's over for DVD. Expecting the drive in a month, HDX in 3-4 months

Chris Gerhard · 09-06-2007, 12:56 PM

I don't get it. I think DVD looks great and I just use an inexpensive Oppo DV-980H or Sony DVP-NS75H. I agree Blu-ray looks better as does HD DVD, but I still watch DVD much more than both new formats combined. A great movie or concert on DVD is still enjoyable for me and I usually use a 720p LCD projector and 100" screen. The software selection available on Blu-ray offers too little of interest to me to even think about giving up DVD.

Chris

TLBradbury · 09-06-2007, 12:58 PM

It's kind of funny - my wife mentioned one night that she didn't see anything special about the picture we were watching, and I told her that she had become accustomed to the PQ of HD and was simply 'used to' that level of quality now. I put in a SD DVD and turned off upscaling and then showed a 480i feed from the satellite, and she was quickly like 'ooh, make it stop!'. Yes, how quickly we become accustomed to looking at life through Blu colored glasses...

buckshot · 09-06-2007, 01:04 PM

i'm with you buddy. I am looking to start unloading my dvds while I can still get something for them. half.com and amazon here I come.

SS316SRV · 09-06-2007, 01:25 PM

I agree I can't stand watching SD if I have a blu option. But I will doubt I am going to see a blu release of Seven Samurai so I will be happy with that SD. Although I am going to start turning into a sandy vagina if Sin City isn't released soon.

Hussla · 09-06-2007, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

I don't get it. I think DVD looks great and I just use an inexpensive Oppo DV-980H or Sony DVP-NS75H. I agree Blu-ray looks better as does HD DVD, but I still watch DVD much more than both new formats combined. A great movie or concert on DVD is still enjoyable for me and I usually use a 720p LCD projector and 100" screen. The software selection available on Blu-ray offers too little of interest to me to even think about giving up DVD.

Chris

No way is DVD good enough or looks great!

Ever since upgrading to the PS3 & a 720p projector if anything DVD just doesn't cut the mustard anymore. I notice softness, mpeg blocks, etc...especially after watching 1080p material no DVD I watch looks any good.

Im not prepared to give up on DVD but atm i've ceased buying dvd's (except for shows like family guy, simpsons etc) and will soley start focussing on aquiring my films in HD.

DVD's had its day but after watching many DVD's on the latest 1080p displays, DVD REAAAALLLY shows how weak it is!*

* I worked for a major Australian retailer and this was my job, setting up, selling and demo'ing systems. DVD has had it's day and still does in the world of SD but in the world of HDTV it's just not good enough!

Bombthroat · 09-06-2007, 01:36 PM

I stopped buying DVD's about three years ago in anticipation of the new HD format coming. Imagine my surprise when two HD formats showed up.

At any rate, I agree with the OP that after watching Blu-ray it's hard to go back and watch regular DVD. Though like someone else said, it's better than not being able to watch a movie at all if it's not on the horizon for Blu-ray.

Dadds · 09-06-2007, 03:07 PM

I already dumped a 100 dvds to my family. I will never buy one again either even if it doesnt come out on blu. Im not wasting my money on the crappy old sd. I dont even watch certain stations on the tv because they arent in hd.

phranctoast · 09-06-2007, 03:31 PM

I doing pretty good. I only re bought one movie, and thats pirates 1.

tron3 · 09-06-2007, 03:52 PM

See my signature line about disdain.

I plan on selling most of my DVD's for 5 bucks each to anyone who wants them. I will hold a few I can't ever replace. Generally making most of them go away. Some I will repurchase, others are gone. I don't need Hulk in HD.

Yet, I think I am back peddling on the whole Paramount Issue. I'll probably get Shrek 3 and Transformers as "gifts". Just to hold me over.

ReduxInflux, your profession has shown blu-blood runs in your veins. See my signature line. Please join us!

Luis_A51 · 09-06-2007, 03:58 PM

I have stopped buying DVDs. If I really want to watch the movie and its only on SD then I will rent.

Only exception being Perfume: story of a murderer, I will likely buy that as my last DVD.

Blu-Style · 09-06-2007, 04:01 PM

I agree with tron3

You can´t replace some DVD´s right now...

But when the time will come, just sell them and buy it in HD.

I´m looking forward to do this with "Kill Bill vol. 1&2" now...

koreyman · 09-06-2007, 04:24 PM

I have stoped buying dvd, and will replace dvd with blu for like spiderman superman event movies but I dont see CHEERS on bluray makeing that much of DIFFERENCEor a HI DEF FRASIER lol

bhampton · 09-06-2007, 05:16 PM

I've been actively trading in my 600+ DVD collection.

But, I get on average $3 each so it's 10 DVD's for 1 Blu Ray.

This works for Muppets from Space and other titles that I can't remember why I bought them in the first place.

But, Some of my DVD's I like too much to get rid of till I know the Blu Ray is coming.

I sell back anything I have on DVD for the Blu Ray version. Except Mission Impossible, I didn't like those movies that much, I'll watch them upconverted if ever I watch them again (or I'll rent the Blu Ray versions perhaps.)

-Brian

09-06-2007, 12:34 PM	#1
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	I Just Can't Do It Anymore... Sorry guys, I just can't take it anymore. I'm done. No more DVD's for me. For good. Upconverting? Whatever. Having watched several BD's in a row, I felt like I forgot what it was like to watch DVDs. So I reverted back to my DVD library and tried to watch Hostage on my PS3 and man, it's a terrible compromise. Now that I've tasted heaven, everything else tastes like hell. And it sucks. Time to sell my 75+ DVD library....some of which are my favorite movies ever (Children of Men, Magnolia, Lord of the Rings, the Matrix Trilogy, Braveheart, Gladiator...etc...) Here's to hoping for a strong release schedule and more studio support over the next couple of years so I can rebuild...

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09-06-2007, 12:37 PM	#2
patrick99 Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Much as I despise the PQ on SD, for a title that I really want and like that's not available on BD, I'd rather watch it on SD than not at all.

09-06-2007, 12:42 PM	#3
koreyman Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:717 Blu-ray reviews:1	yeah sence I have like 1000 dont see myself rebuying all of them lol

09-06-2007, 12:43 PM	#5
johnnyd1 Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Location:RightBehindU, PA. Blu-ray reviews:5	I will watch SD before I buy into the REDANT format !

09-06-2007, 12:45 PM	#6
Leon Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oslo,Norway Blu-ray collection:12	Your topic starts of like you've given up on BD and HD in general but dvd ?? Ok ? I was 100 on that you had given up on HD when I red the topic..I have sold most of my dvd collection as well, had about 300+ Torrents and Dvd-R is your friend if u wanna go the ghetto way.

09-06-2007, 12:47 PM	#7
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	my plans exactly in a year ahead. once that Pavilion HDX, modified with Panasonic UJ-210 is mine, then it's over for DVD. Expecting the drive in a month, HDX in 3-4 months

09-06-2007, 12:56 PM	#8
Chris Gerhard Banned Member since:Feb 2007	I don't get it. I think DVD looks great and I just use an inexpensive Oppo DV-980H or Sony DVP-NS75H. I agree Blu-ray looks better as does HD DVD, but I still watch DVD much more than both new formats combined. A great movie or concert on DVD is still enjoyable for me and I usually use a 720p LCD projector and 100" screen. The software selection available on Blu-ray offers too little of interest to me to even think about giving up DVD. Chris

09-06-2007, 12:58 PM	#9
TLBradbury Member Member since:Aug 2007	It's kind of funny - my wife mentioned one night that she didn't see anything special about the picture we were watching, and I told her that she had become accustomed to the PQ of HD and was simply 'used to' that level of quality now. I put in a SD DVD and turned off upscaling and then showed a 480i feed from the satellite, and she was quickly like 'ooh, make it stop!'. Yes, how quickly we become accustomed to looking at life through Blu colored glasses...

09-06-2007, 01:04 PM	#10
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	i'm with you buddy. I am looking to start unloading my dvds while I can still get something for them. half.com and amazon here I come.

09-06-2007, 01:25 PM	#11
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	I agree I can't stand watching SD if I have a blu option. But I will doubt I am going to see a blu release of Seven Samurai so I will be happy with that SD. Although I am going to start turning into a sandy vagina if Sin City isn't released soon.

09-06-2007, 01:36 PM	#13
Bombthroat Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I stopped buying DVD's about three years ago in anticipation of the new HD format coming. Imagine my surprise when two HD formats showed up. At any rate, I agree with the OP that after watching Blu-ray it's hard to go back and watch regular DVD. Though like someone else said, it's better than not being able to watch a movie at all if it's not on the horizon for Blu-ray.

09-06-2007, 03:07 PM	#14
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	I already dumped a 100 dvds to my family. I will never buy one again either even if it doesnt come out on blu. Im not wasting my money on the crappy old sd. I dont even watch certain stations on the tv because they arent in hd.

09-06-2007, 03:31 PM	#15
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	I doing pretty good. I only re bought one movie, and thats pirates 1.

09-06-2007, 03:52 PM	#16
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	See my signature line about disdain. I plan on selling most of my DVD's for 5 bucks each to anyone who wants them. I will hold a few I can't ever replace. Generally making most of them go away. Some I will repurchase, others are gone. I don't need Hulk in HD. Yet, I think I am back peddling on the whole Paramount Issue. I'll probably get Shrek 3 and Transformers as "gifts". Just to hold me over. ReduxInflux, your profession has shown blu-blood runs in your veins. See my signature line. Please join us!

09-06-2007, 03:58 PM	#17
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	I have stopped buying DVDs. If I really want to watch the movie and its only on SD then I will rent. Only exception being Perfume: story of a murderer, I will likely buy that as my last DVD.

09-06-2007, 04:01 PM	#18
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	I agree with tron3 You can´t replace some DVD´s right now... But when the time will come, just sell them and buy it in HD. I´m looking forward to do this with "Kill Bill vol. 1&2" now...

09-06-2007, 04:24 PM	#19
koreyman Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:717 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have stoped buying dvd, and will replace dvd with blu for like spiderman superman event movies but I dont see CHEERS on bluray makeing that much of DIFFERENCEor a HI DEF FRASIER lol

09-06-2007, 05:16 PM	#20
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I've been actively trading in my 600+ DVD collection. But, I get on average $3 each so it's 10 DVD's for 1 Blu Ray. This works for Muppets from Space and other titles that I can't remember why I bought them in the first place. But, Some of my DVD's I like too much to get rid of till I know the Blu Ray is coming. I sell back anything I have on DVD for the Blu Ray version. Except Mission Impossible, I didn't like those movies that much, I'll watch them upconverted if ever I watch them again (or I'll rent the Blu Ray versions perhaps.) -Brian

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