BD50 only for me... - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 10-09-2007, 07:57 PM

After watching a number of movies on BD, some BD25, some BD50, I certainly am starting to notice some difference in PQ. A notable mention is Fantastic Four (BD25), and FF4: ROTSS (BD50).

While the former is still HD and roughly 20Mb bit rates, the latter is 30Mb or better. I didn't buy Planet of Apes for that reason when I saw it was on BD25.

While the price is lower on the single disc, I think I would much rather pay the extra money for the dual layer and have a better long term investment.

How do you feel about it?

SS316SRV · 10-09-2007, 08:01 PM

If there is a movie that I want on blu-ray, I buy it. I don't get that wrapped up in it. To each his own.

w_tanoto · 10-09-2007, 08:03 PM

i am not restricted to what type of disc, and bitrates. as long as it's blu and i like it.

sj001 · 10-09-2007, 08:08 PM

I don't usually mind if it's BD25 or 50, though I do notice it in the specs when I buy it... I bought Robocop today and noticed it was BD25, hopefully this won't limit it much.

ClaytonMG · 10-09-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

I don't usually mind if it's BD25 or 50, though I do notice it in the specs when I buy it... I bought Robocop today and noticed it was BD25, hopefully this won't limit it much.

Same with Edward Scissorhands (and using mpeg2). From what I've tested, it still looks pretty good. Not the best update for an older movie, but still a major improvement over the DVD. My one complaint is the sound, but because the score was recorded on a cassette, I think the sound is somewhat limited..

Footloose301 · 10-09-2007, 08:11 PM

I have never looked to see whether they were 25's or 50's but I do check to make sure it has uncompressed audio and no matter the title, if it's 7.1ch sound then its an automatic buy.

Beta-guy · 10-09-2007, 08:14 PM

I buy the BD25's as well, but the way I see it is if I like the movie I'll buy it to fight the format war, I realize that in 5 year it'll be seen as the early DVD's we'll look at it as if it were crap, then I can buy the good remastered version for $15 it's an investment at this stage nothing more.

considering that Warner does both format and just give us the HD-dvd specs, we can't really hold quality perfectly, if we refuse to buy from warner because they cheap out on our format, they they may go HD-DVD exclusive, that why I'm pushing buy now regret slightly and buy the remastered version later :P

geo earth · 10-09-2007, 08:15 PM

I dont care if its on bd25 or bd50 as long i like the movie i will buy it .

sj001 · 10-09-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ClaytonMG

Same with Edward Scissorhands (and using mpeg2). From what I've tested, it still looks pretty good. Not the best update for an older movie, but still a major improvement over the DVD. My one complaint is the sound, but because the score was recorded on a cassette, I think the sound is somewhat limited..

Good to know, I am hoping the audio is good, though unfortunately it's DTS-HD, which I can't fully take advantage of yet. GRRR! I hope that PS3 firmware update is coming soon...

TauRus · 10-09-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by geo earth

I dont care if its on bd25 or bd50 as long i like the movie i will buy it .

I fully agree with this: last year despite all the negative feedback about The Fifth Element I still bought it becuase I loved the movie. Well in this case it did really pay off: now I got the remastered BD50 release copy courtesy of Sony.

Luis_A51 · 10-09-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SS316SRV

If there is a movie that I want on blu-ray, I buy it. I don't get that wrapped up in it. To each his own.

Agreed

Blu-dock Saint · 10-09-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by geo earth

I dont care if its on bd25 or bd50 as long i like the movie i will buy it .

Agreed, why would someone limit themselves to a movie thats only on bd50? All well......

cpgator · 10-09-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tron3

I didn't buy Planet of Apes for that reason when I saw it was on BD25.

Then you missed out. This disc have very good video, and great audio.

ground chuck · 10-09-2007, 09:28 PM

my buys are not that restrictive, especially if i know its a movie that i'm going to watch over and over again.

bhampton · 10-09-2007, 09:28 PM

If I want a movie and it's on Blu Ray then that's enough for me.

-Brian

tron3 · 10-09-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cpgator

Then you missed out. This disc have very good video, and great audio.

It's still on my wishlist, just not near the top. Besides, I have no problem if the movie is about 90 minutes on a BD25 and takes advantage of the whole space. I would rather not long to rebuy it a few years down the road. You have my money, if you want me to buy more, give me something better NOW, not later.

Whytewash · 10-09-2007, 10:21 PM

I notice when its BD-25 and BD-50 but it doesnt stop me from purchasing... I buy what I want. Remastered versions will be purchased as the come out just like they were when DVD did the same thing. No worries from my side of the camp!

tron3 · 10-09-2007, 10:25 PM

I hear you guys, I really do. I mean, ultimately, a BD25 won't litterally STOP me from buying, but it will go on my second choices list.

After all, a BD25 is just a breath away from HD-DVD30, and who in their right mind wants that?

B-rad · 10-09-2007, 11:01 PM

I don't usually look if its 25 or 50. I go right to the type of audio on the disk.

10-09-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	BD50 only for me... After watching a number of movies on BD, some BD25, some BD50, I certainly am starting to notice some difference in PQ. A notable mention is Fantastic Four (BD25), and FF4: ROTSS (BD50). While the former is still HD and roughly 20Mb bit rates, the latter is 30Mb or better. I didn't buy Planet of Apes for that reason when I saw it was on BD25. While the price is lower on the single disc, I think I would much rather pay the extra money for the dual layer and have a better long term investment. How do you feel about it?

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10-09-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	If there is a movie that I want on blu-ray, I buy it. I don't get that wrapped up in it. To each his own.

10-09-2007, 08:03 PM	#3
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	i am not restricted to what type of disc, and bitrates. as long as it's blu and i like it.

10-09-2007, 08:08 PM	#4
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I don't usually mind if it's BD25 or 50, though I do notice it in the specs when I buy it... I bought Robocop today and noticed it was BD25, hopefully this won't limit it much.

10-09-2007, 08:11 PM	#6
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I have never looked to see whether they were 25's or 50's but I do check to make sure it has uncompressed audio and no matter the title, if it's 7.1ch sound then its an automatic buy.

10-09-2007, 08:14 PM	#7
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	I buy the BD25's as well, but the way I see it is if I like the movie I'll buy it to fight the format war, I realize that in 5 year it'll be seen as the early DVD's we'll look at it as if it were crap, then I can buy the good remastered version for $15 it's an investment at this stage nothing more. considering that Warner does both format and just give us the HD-dvd specs, we can't really hold quality perfectly, if we refuse to buy from warner because they cheap out on our format, they they may go HD-DVD exclusive, that why I'm pushing buy now regret slightly and buy the remastered version later :P

10-09-2007, 08:15 PM	#8
geo earth Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	I dont care if its on bd25 or bd50 as long i like the movie i will buy it .

10-09-2007, 09:28 PM	#14
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	my buys are not that restrictive, especially if i know its a movie that i'm going to watch over and over again.

10-09-2007, 09:28 PM	#15
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	If I want a movie and it's on Blu Ray then that's enough for me. -Brian

10-09-2007, 10:21 PM	#17
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	I notice when its BD-25 and BD-50 but it doesnt stop me from purchasing... I buy what I want. Remastered versions will be purchased as the come out just like they were when DVD did the same thing. No worries from my side of the camp!

10-09-2007, 10:25 PM	#18
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	I hear you guys, I really do. I mean, ultimately, a BD25 won't litterally STOP me from buying, but it will go on my second choices list. After all, a BD25 is just a breath away from HD-DVD30, and who in their right mind wants that?

10-09-2007, 11:01 PM	#19
B-rad Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I don't usually look if its 25 or 50. I go right to the type of audio on the disk.

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