Blu-ray is dead... apparently - Blu-ray Forum

Awesomo4000 · 07-12-2013, 07:56 AM

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/pat-...?utm_hp_ref=uk

I would say this site proves otherwise mate.

Anthuk · 07-12-2013, 08:06 AM

ive just come across this, load of rubbish if you ask me.

Dickieduvet · 07-12-2013, 08:18 AM

Pat Higgins is full of ****! Obviously has no idea about the current market and the leaps and bounds BD has taken over the last couple of years!

His grasp and understanding of Blu-Ray is about as good as my Aunt Fanny's!

coulson96 · 07-12-2013, 08:25 AM

So because one hmv this simpleton goes to is selling more dvds than blu rays we are just supposed to believe this outlandish theory?????! My hmv has an aisle for blu rays and everything else is dvd. That's the way it has always been. Tesco have loads of blu rays as do asda and Sainsbury's they have two aisles for blus at mine! No doubt blu ray is much better than dvd and I doubt the format is going anywhere anytime soon.

thewerepuppygrr · 07-12-2013, 08:30 AM

"I'm not particularly good at research or backing my case up with irritating trivialities like facts or evidence"

Says it all, really.

Blu Manchu · 07-12-2013, 08:30 AM

Nonsense article. I find it ironic that he's using his local HMV as an indication of the popularity of blu-ray; my local HMV has expanded its blu-ray range and they are throughout most of the shop. It just sounds like his local store is a bit rubbish. I pay for Netflix and Lovefilm, and they cut out sometimes despite me paying through the nose for BT Infinity. It doesn't even begin to compare with physical discs, and films are only on there temporarily, and with no special features. I thought that there was some report that indicated that Blu-Ray sales were up this year anyway?

pro-bassoonist · 07-12-2013, 08:33 AM

Something coming out of the mouth of "a former stand-up comedian"...is not to be taken seriously. And this one definitely is clueless.

Quote:

Look, I'm not particularly good at research or backing my case up with irritating trivialities like facts or evidence...

This is painfully obvious. Neither were the HDDVD boys who announced the death of Blu-ray 5-6 years ago.

Time will tell how much people like Blu-ray...yet again!

Pro-B

sukraj · 07-12-2013, 08:40 AM

Its far from dead.

kdo · 07-12-2013, 08:41 AM

Blu-ray isn't dead yet, nor is DVD, otherwise we wouldn't still be getting new releases on both, which we are

...I'll agree that stores aren't stocking DVD and Blu titles like they used to, but that's because many people order online now...A format is dead when it is no longer produced for mass retail sale...Betamax, VHS, Laserdisc & HD-DVD are dead formats...Both DVD and Blu-ray will continue to be manufactured for years to come...

Villiam Hayes · 07-12-2013, 08:42 AM

Blu-ray is alive and well.

Mister Snoops · 07-12-2013, 08:43 AM

What a load of tosh.

Now the prices are coming down I the format will increasingly take off. Also it is not THAT expensive to "upgrade your system". Most people now have a HD ready tv. My cinema system was £350 quid. Yes you can spend more and get better results but it is hardly a second mortgage. Also if you have a PS3 its even cheaper, just an amp and some speakers.

Now stop reading the Huffington Post and watch some Blu Rays!

Atreyu · 07-12-2013, 09:07 AM

I agree, most stores do not sell the new blu catalogue releases and they usually have to be bought via the internet. Judging by one store not selling many blus is sooooo darn ludicrous.

olympiano · 07-12-2013, 09:08 AM

It's an opinion piece and the opinion is wrong.

My opinion, whether right or wrong, is that there's nothing in the preorder section of Amazon to suggest that Blu-ray is even dying, never mind dead.

His findings say more about HMV.

ycbbh · 07-12-2013, 09:15 AM

You mean it's not dead?! Better cancel that skip then

blu_sharpy · 07-12-2013, 09:59 AM

All talk and no substance, hardly surprising coming from a guy who was involved with a film called "Strippers vs Werewolves"

ac4155 · 07-12-2013, 10:28 AM

What a horribly thought out argument. Using a sample of one in such a market that includes online stores, retail stores and supermarkets to name a few. On top of there being no real data to back up his argument.

indisposed · 07-12-2013, 10:36 AM

Was he/she paid to write that article?

Awesomo4000 · 07-12-2013, 10:45 AM

Can you guys imagine a world where Blu-ray died and there was only DVDs and streaming? *shudder*

Geoff D · 07-12-2013, 11:22 AM

My nearest HMV (Bromley) has always had a pathetically small Blu-ray selection. I asked them recently if there were any plans to expand it, and the mook behind the counter said 'no, because no-one's buying them'. Make of that what you will.

lgans316 · 07-12-2013, 11:55 AM

I would like the author of the article to get me a mint copy of Iron Man Futureshop steelbook for under a tenner.

Maybe if he floats his copy on eBay he will change his mind.

07-12-2013, 07:56 AM	#1
Awesomo4000 Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:237 Blu-ray collection:981 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:2	Blu-ray is dead... apparently http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/pat-...?utm_hp_ref=uk I would say this site proves otherwise mate.

07-12-2013, 08:06 AM	#2
Anthuk Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Uk 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:742	ive just come across this, load of rubbish if you ask me.

07-12-2013, 08:18 AM	#3
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Pat Higgins is full of ****! Obviously has no idea about the current market and the leaps and bounds BD has taken over the last couple of years! His grasp and understanding of Blu-Ray is about as good as my Aunt Fanny's!

07-12-2013, 08:25 AM	#4
coulson96 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:United Kingdom, Essex. 4K collection:222 Blu-ray collection:947 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1	So because one hmv this simpleton goes to is selling more dvds than blu rays we are just supposed to believe this outlandish theory?????! My hmv has an aisle for blu rays and everything else is dvd. That's the way it has always been. Tesco have loads of blu rays as do asda and Sainsbury's they have two aisles for blus at mine! No doubt blu ray is much better than dvd and I doubt the format is going anywhere anytime soon.

07-12-2013, 08:30 AM	#5
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	"I'm not particularly good at research or backing my case up with irritating trivialities like facts or evidence" Says it all, really.

07-12-2013, 08:30 AM	#6
Blu Manchu Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:London 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:1854 DVD collection:117 Prime collection:13	Nonsense article. I find it ironic that he's using his local HMV as an indication of the popularity of blu-ray; my local HMV has expanded its blu-ray range and they are throughout most of the shop. It just sounds like his local store is a bit rubbish. I pay for Netflix and Lovefilm, and they cut out sometimes despite me paying through the nose for BT Infinity. It doesn't even begin to compare with physical discs, and films are only on there temporarily, and with no special features. I thought that there was some report that indicated that Blu-Ray sales were up this year anyway?

07-12-2013, 08:40 AM	#8
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	Its far from dead.

07-12-2013, 08:41 AM	#9
kdo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Realm of the Inoperative Data-Pushers Blu-ray reviews:540 Trading Score:1	Blu-ray isn't dead yet, nor is DVD, otherwise we wouldn't still be getting new releases on both, which we are ...I'll agree that stores aren't stocking DVD and Blu titles like they used to, but that's because many people order online now...A format is dead when it is no longer produced for mass retail sale...Betamax, VHS, Laserdisc & HD-DVD are dead formats...Both DVD and Blu-ray will continue to be manufactured for years to come...

07-12-2013, 08:42 AM	#10
Villiam Hayes Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Norn Iron Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:20	Blu-ray is alive and well.

07-12-2013, 08:43 AM	#11
Mister Snoops Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Wales, UK 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:666 Blu-ray reviews: 47 Trading Score:1	What a load of tosh. Now the prices are coming down I the format will increasingly take off. Also it is not THAT expensive to "upgrade your system". Most people now have a HD ready tv. My cinema system was £350 quid. Yes you can spend more and get better results but it is hardly a second mortgage. Also if you have a PS3 its even cheaper, just an amp and some speakers. Now stop reading the Huffington Post and watch some Blu Rays!

07-12-2013, 09:07 AM	#12
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	I agree, most stores do not sell the new blu catalogue releases and they usually have to be bought via the internet. Judging by one store not selling many blus is sooooo darn ludicrous.

07-12-2013, 09:08 AM	#13
olympiano Active Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:158	It's an opinion piece and the opinion is wrong. My opinion, whether right or wrong, is that there's nothing in the preorder section of Amazon to suggest that Blu-ray is even dying, never mind dead. His findings say more about HMV.

07-12-2013, 09:15 AM	#14
ycbbh Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:The North, England Blu-ray collection:227 Blu-ray reviews:1	You mean it's not dead?! Better cancel that skip then

07-12-2013, 09:59 AM	#15
blu_sharpy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:743 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	All talk and no substance, hardly surprising coming from a guy who was involved with a film called "Strippers vs Werewolves"

07-12-2013, 10:28 AM	#16
ac4155 Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:England, UK Blu-ray collection:178	What a horribly thought out argument. Using a sample of one in such a market that includes online stores, retail stores and supermarkets to name a few. On top of there being no real data to back up his argument.

07-12-2013, 10:36 AM	#17
indisposed Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:South Wales, U.K	Was he/she paid to write that article?

07-12-2013, 10:45 AM	#18
Awesomo4000 Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:237 Blu-ray collection:981 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:2	Can you guys imagine a world where Blu-ray died and there was only DVDs and streaming? shudder

07-12-2013, 11:22 AM	#19
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	My nearest HMV (Bromley) has always had a pathetically small Blu-ray selection. I asked them recently if there were any plans to expand it, and the mook behind the counter said 'no, because no-one's buying them'. Make of that what you will.

07-12-2013, 11:55 AM	#20
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	I would like the author of the article to get me a mint copy of Iron Man Futureshop steelbook for under a tenner. Maybe if he floats his copy on eBay he will change his mind.

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