Accidentally ran over my Blu-ray disc with my car and it survived. - Blu-ray Forum

fireiceguy · 09-29-2008, 10:19 PM

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/09/2...from-the-dead/

Pretty much, I forgot that it was on top of my car. It fell off and I accidently ran over it crushing the case to pieces, yet the disc is still in one piece and perfect. Click on the link above for pics and full story.

You guys ever had something really bad happen to your Blu-ray, only to find out it's still working?

Clark Kent · 10-01-2008, 09:52 PM

I love the protective coating on Blu-ray discs. I wish the cheap manufacturers would apply it to other media like cds. Even when I get a BD in the mail that has popped off the hub it is never scratched and looks as good as new. Blu-rays are the only media format I feel comfortable buying used.

owa · 10-02-2008, 06:07 AM

Heh, pretty funny and surprising that it survived. Anyway, no, I haven't had anything bad happen to any of them but I've been meaning to play around with one of the promo discs just to see what they can tolerate.

Devildog151 · 10-02-2008, 06:21 AM

They can survive that but definitely not the U.S. postal service as in the past six months I've gotten over 11 cracked Blu-rays from Netflix. Although I've been on a win streak since Netflix contacted my postmaster for my area and asked him to hand sort any netflix envelopes that come through.

bageleaterkkjji · 10-02-2008, 06:21 AM

lol a dvd could've survived that..what do you drive a geo?

alkalinesi · 10-02-2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog151

They can survive that but definitely not the U.S. postal service as in the past six months I've gotten over 11 cracked Blu-rays from Netflix. Although I've been on a win streak since Netflix contacted my postmaster for my area and asked him to hand sort any netflix envelopes that come through.

i work for the postal service, and i can tell you that im not suprised. but just for your comfort, all the netflix i touch, i handle with care. haha

ZMan · 10-02-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fireiceguy

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/09/2...from-the-dead/

Pretty much, I forgot that it was on top of my car. It fell off and I accidently ran over it crushing the case to pieces, yet the disc is still in one piece and perfect. Click on the link above for pics and full story.

You guys ever had something really bad happen to your Blu-ray, only to find out it's still working?

That is absolutely amazing! I, like DevilDog151, have had some bad luck with the USPS and Netflix deliveries. Just goes to show what those plastic cases are capable of.

kingofgrills · 10-02-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fireiceguy

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/09/2...from-the-dead/

Pretty much, I forgot that it was on top of my car. It fell off and I accidently ran over it crushing the case to pieces, yet the disc is still in one piece and perfect. Click on the link above for pics and full story.

You guys ever had something really bad happen to your Blu-ray, only to find out it's still working?

Thank you for taking the time and effort to test the durability of your Blu-ray disc's protective coating. Many of us have wondered about the strength of the coating, and your stress test goes a long way toward answering this question. We greatly appreciate your efforts.

Man, that is the story of the day!

dpomp · 10-02-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

Accidently ran over my Blu-ray disc with my car and it survived.

that's good. your car must be high quality i know of at least 3 people that have done the same and their cars didn't survive!

sodrock · 10-02-2008, 05:13 PM

I have had 2 discs snap in half while carefully taking them out of their package. I have never felt so nervous about handling any media aside from casette tapes like i do with BD

walk on the blu side · 10-02-2008, 09:40 PM

These coatings are handy, they're immune to pretty much anything.

Havenbull · 10-03-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alkalinesi

i work for the postal service, and i can tell you that im not suprised. but just for your comfort, all the netflix i touch, i handle with care. haha

bullshit

alkalinesi · 10-03-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Havenbull

bullshit

whats bullshit?

are you calling me a liar?!

Anthony P · 10-04-2008, 01:18 PM

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I have had 2 discs snap in half while carefully taking them out of their package. I have never felt so nervous about handling any media aside from casette tapes like i do with BD

what do you use to take them out, but considering how BDs, CDs and DVDs use the exact same plastic at the same thickness, there is no reason why they should brake in half more easily then DVDs or CDs.

D1-2005 · 10-04-2008, 01:22 PM

maybe he doesn't realize that you have to press the center in, and then remove the disc!

cricket · 10-10-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Thank you for taking the time and effort to test the durability of your Blu-ray disc's protective coating. Many of us have wondered about the strength of the coating, and your stress test goes a long way toward answering this question. We greatly appreciate your efforts.

Man, that is the story of the day!

I guess Blu-rays are pretty durable. They didn't lie about that.

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Originally Posted by ZMan

That is absolutely amazing! I, like DevilDog151, have had some bad luck with the USPS and Netflix deliveries. Just goes to show what those plastic cases are capable of.

With netflix, I've only had one broken disc and that was a DVD. I've been using netflix for about 3 months now. Maybe my postal carriers are more caring.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 10-10-2008, 08:50 PM

Thats very good to hear! You can always find another case. Speaking of dvds, most of my dvds don't work anymore after its been in storage for a quite some time. Hail to blu-ray!

LORDs_angellos · 10-10-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fireiceguy

I realized it must have been back at my friend’s place, but as I traveled back, I see a shiny object on the road, not realizing it was my movie. I hear a crunching sound as I drove over it and realized that it was my beloved Batman movie.

Dang, sucks to be you. A case you can replace easily enough, but the whole front artwork missing? Not good. My sympathies.

Ukujiku · 10-12-2008, 12:08 AM

I received a blu from netflix once that looked like a bullet hit it. I think they took it through the Bronx or something.

(PS: all apologies to anyone who lives in the Bronx, I'm sure it's a swell place to live.)

(PPS: More apologies for going all Monty Python on this reply.)

MCWHAMMER · 10-12-2008, 01:26 AM

I drop my copy of Grand Theft Auto IV almost daily (When moving it from the PS3 to an empty case), and it bounces off of my hardwood entertainment center, smacks the other smaller metal stand and lands shiny side down on the carpet every time. I have never seen something as resilient as the Blu-ray's coating. I honestly don't try to be rough on purpose, but for some reason that stuff always happens.

09-29-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
fireiceguy Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008	Accidentally ran over my Blu-ray disc with my car and it survived. http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/09/2...from-the-dead/ Pretty much, I forgot that it was on top of my car. It fell off and I accidently ran over it crushing the case to pieces, yet the disc is still in one piece and perfect. Click on the link above for pics and full story. You guys ever had something really bad happen to your Blu-ray, only to find out it's still working?

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10-01-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I love the protective coating on Blu-ray discs. I wish the cheap manufacturers would apply it to other media like cds. Even when I get a BD in the mail that has popped off the hub it is never scratched and looks as good as new. Blu-rays are the only media format I feel comfortable buying used.

10-02-2008, 06:07 AM	#3
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Heh, pretty funny and surprising that it survived. Anyway, no, I haven't had anything bad happen to any of them but I've been meaning to play around with one of the promo discs just to see what they can tolerate.

10-02-2008, 06:21 AM	#4
Devildog151 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:181 Blu-ray collection:1391 Trading Score:25	They can survive that but definitely not the U.S. postal service as in the past six months I've gotten over 11 cracked Blu-rays from Netflix. Although I've been on a win streak since Netflix contacted my postmaster for my area and asked him to hand sort any netflix envelopes that come through.

10-02-2008, 06:21 AM	#5
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	lol a dvd could've survived that..what do you drive a geo?

10-02-2008, 05:13 PM	#10
sodrock Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nashville, TN Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have had 2 discs snap in half while carefully taking them out of their package. I have never felt so nervous about handling any media aside from casette tapes like i do with BD

10-02-2008, 09:40 PM	#11
walk on the blu side Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:74	These coatings are handy, they're immune to pretty much anything.

10-04-2008, 01:22 PM	#15
D1-2005 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:298	maybe he doesn't realize that you have to press the center in, and then remove the disc!

10-10-2008, 08:50 PM	#17
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Thats very good to hear! You can always find another case. Speaking of dvds, most of my dvds don't work anymore after its been in storage for a quite some time. Hail to blu-ray!

10-12-2008, 12:08 AM	#19
Ukujiku Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Safety Harbor, FL Blu-ray collection:88	I received a blu from netflix once that looked like a bullet hit it. I think they took it through the Bronx or something. (PS: all apologies to anyone who lives in the Bronx, I'm sure it's a swell place to live.) (PPS: More apologies for going all Monty Python on this reply.)

10-12-2008, 01:26 AM	#20
MCWHAMMER Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Denver, N.C.	I drop my copy of Grand Theft Auto IV almost daily (When moving it from the PS3 to an empty case), and it bounces off of my hardwood entertainment center, smacks the other smaller metal stand and lands shiny side down on the carpet every time. I have never seen something as resilient as the Blu-ray's coating. I honestly don't try to be rough on purpose, but for some reason that stuff always happens.

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