Do you like Warner's "digibook" approach? - Blu-ray Forum

Gremal · 12-02-2008, 11:02 PM

Whenever I see Warner's digibook BDs, I am impressed with the photos and booklet production, and think it makes a good keepsake for fans of the movie. Then I check out the forums and a lot of you seem to really hate these releases. I want to find out what kind of percentages like Warner's digibooks vs don't like it, so here's a poll. It doesn't include a "don't care" option, so please decide if you like digibooks or not.

Hep · 12-02-2008, 11:08 PM

I do like the digibooks, and I think Warner does a good job with them. Of course, I don't display my BDs in my living room for guests to see, so shelf asthetics are not important to me.

Blu Man · 12-02-2008, 11:09 PM

No, I hate them.

Ator the Invincible · 12-02-2008, 11:12 PM

Personally, I just want a regular case, but I don't hate the digibooks either. I just wish they'd offer us a choice. Release the disc in both cases, like they do with the steelbooks.

quirkmanly · 12-02-2008, 11:28 PM

Well, if you are going to make you choose, I guess I like them. I have three at the moment (Dirty Harry, Bonnie and Clyde & Poltergeist), and they sit there happily in the first three places on my shelf. The additional content is nice to have, but ultimately it is all still about the movie for me. Heck, if they sold BDs in those little paper envelopes you get driver CDs in I'd still be happy as Larry with the movie.

ethanwa · 12-03-2008, 12:00 AM

The ONLY reasons I don't like the digibooks (and I have 5 of them buy the way) are these:

- Size. If they just made them a bit closer to the size of the regular cases then I'd be happy. But these are taller AND have more depth. They stick out like a sour thumb. This bothers me mostly because I alphabetize my collection, so they are scattered throughout instead of sticking together. I don't like making exceptions to how I organize just because they are digibooks.

AND

- In addition to the size, there is no blue band on the top of the case binding. There is a Blu logo, but other than that they look like a special packaged DVD from a distance. I don't like that. Even Godfather added the blue band of color at the top of the case.

If they fixed those two gripes of mine, I would have no problem with them.

Ethan

Stubblecat · 12-03-2008, 12:23 AM

I like them alright, but I'm just sort of disappointed that Warner hasn't done much with the films to make them stand out as something more than just HD ports of exisiting films with SD extra features.

GORT · 12-03-2008, 12:27 AM

No big deal to me it's the movie that is important not the packaging

Blu Titan · 12-03-2008, 12:34 AM

Dont like them due to the irregular shape.

coolmilo · 12-03-2008, 12:46 AM

I am no fan of the digibook. They seem so 20th Century.

I would rather see this implemented digitally as a supplemental disk. Why not make it a real digital digibook so that we can look at it on our TV's?

dvd_mazter · 12-03-2008, 12:55 AM

I don't own one yet but from the look of them, I don't think I'd like them because they look like they get damaged easily.

flyboy66 · 12-03-2008, 12:58 AM

Nope I hate them....if your a movie collector and a presentation purist and want your shelf to look as uniform as possible these digibooks screw it all up! Not to mention some of us are into custom covers that are so much better than the standard studio artwork.

NoQuestion · 12-03-2008, 01:00 AM

I had to give in and get one today (Shawshank Redemption). If it wasn't for the fact that we are forced to get them, they would not be in my collection. I just could not pass up on Shawshank though.

doctorsteve · 12-03-2008, 01:15 AM

I effing hate them. I grabbed Poltergeist, and got it home before I realized. I would have waited til a normal release...

panamablu · 12-03-2008, 01:19 AM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethanwa

The ONLY reasons I don't like the digibooks (and I have 5 of them buy the way) are these:

- Size. If they just made them a bit closer to the size of the regular cases then I'd be happy. But these are taller AND have more depth. They stick out like a sour thumb. This bothers me mostly because I alphabetize my collection, so they are scattered throughout instead of sticking together. I don't like making exceptions to how I organize just because they are digibooks.

AND

- In addition to the size, there is no blue band on the top of the case binding. There is a Blu logo, but other than that they look like a special packaged DVD from a distance. I don't like that. Even Godfather added the blue band of color at the top of the case.

If they fixed those two gripes of mine, I would have no problem with them.

Ethan

GGX · 12-03-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolmilo

I am no fan of the digibook. They seem so 20th Century.

I would rather see this implemented digitally as a supplemental disk. Why not make it a real digital digibook so that we can look at it on our TV's?

Digibook isn't the term Warner uses anyway. Coffee table book is

Btw, I LOVE them.

beefytwinkie · 12-03-2008, 01:29 AM

I like 'em. The only gripe I have about them is they show wear and tear faster even if you're careful with them. Rubbing the bottom against the shelf when you take them out or put them away... or maybe it's because I'm just too strong. I'm gonna go pump some iron now.

hardcorefrokid · 12-03-2008, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GORT

No big deal to me it's the movie that is important not the packaging

I read that! *sorry attempt at humor*

meckel · 12-03-2008, 01:42 AM

I love them. I have gotten all of the digibook releases, and yes there are a few I would not gotten if not for the packaging

nycomet · 12-03-2008, 03:58 AM

I like them, but I do have one gripe. They should come in an outer sleeve to prevent the booklets from flopping open when placed on the shelf. Aside from that I think they are nifty.

View Poll Results: Do you like Warner's digibook approach?
Yes, I think digibooks make a good keepsake.	108	47.16%
No, I think Warner should release BDs in a normal Blu-ray case.	121	52.84%
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12-02-2008, 11:02 PM	#1
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Do you like Warner's "digibook" approach? Whenever I see Warner's digibook BDs, I am impressed with the photos and booklet production, and think it makes a good keepsake for fans of the movie. Then I check out the forums and a lot of you seem to really hate these releases. I want to find out what kind of percentages like Warner's digibooks vs don't like it, so here's a poll. It doesn't include a "don't care" option, so please decide if you like digibooks or not.

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12-02-2008, 11:08 PM	#2
Hep Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:660 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:17	I do like the digibooks, and I think Warner does a good job with them. Of course, I don't display my BDs in my living room for guests to see, so shelf asthetics are not important to me.

12-02-2008, 11:09 PM	#3
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	No, I hate them.

12-02-2008, 11:12 PM	#4
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:6292 DVD collection:2715	Personally, I just want a regular case, but I don't hate the digibooks either. I just wish they'd offer us a choice. Release the disc in both cases, like they do with the steelbooks.

12-02-2008, 11:28 PM	#5
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:277 Trading Score:78	Well, if you are going to make you choose, I guess I like them. I have three at the moment (Dirty Harry, Bonnie and Clyde & Poltergeist), and they sit there happily in the first three places on my shelf. The additional content is nice to have, but ultimately it is all still about the movie for me. Heck, if they sold BDs in those little paper envelopes you get driver CDs in I'd still be happy as Larry with the movie.

12-03-2008, 12:00 AM	#6
ethanwa Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seattle, WA USA Trading Score:1	The ONLY reasons I don't like the digibooks (and I have 5 of them buy the way) are these: - Size. If they just made them a bit closer to the size of the regular cases then I'd be happy. But these are taller AND have more depth. They stick out like a sour thumb. This bothers me mostly because I alphabetize my collection, so they are scattered throughout instead of sticking together. I don't like making exceptions to how I organize just because they are digibooks. AND - In addition to the size, there is no blue band on the top of the case binding. There is a Blu logo, but other than that they look like a special packaged DVD from a distance. I don't like that. Even Godfather added the blue band of color at the top of the case. If they fixed those two gripes of mine, I would have no problem with them. Ethan

12-03-2008, 12:23 AM	#7
Stubblecat Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Canada The Large Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:1	I like them alright, but I'm just sort of disappointed that Warner hasn't done much with the films to make them stand out as something more than just HD ports of exisiting films with SD extra features.

12-03-2008, 12:27 AM	#8
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	No big deal to me it's the movie that is important not the packaging

12-03-2008, 12:34 AM	#9
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	Dont like them due to the irregular shape.

12-03-2008, 12:46 AM	#10
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I am no fan of the digibook. They seem so 20th Century. I would rather see this implemented digitally as a supplemental disk. Why not make it a real digital digibook so that we can look at it on our TV's?

12-03-2008, 12:55 AM	#11
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	I don't own one yet but from the look of them, I don't think I'd like them because they look like they get damaged easily.

12-03-2008, 12:58 AM	#12
flyboy66 Banned Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Rowlett, Texas Blu-ray collection:49	Nope I hate them....if your a movie collector and a presentation purist and want your shelf to look as uniform as possible these digibooks screw it all up! Not to mention some of us are into custom covers that are so much better than the standard studio artwork.

12-03-2008, 01:00 AM	#13
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	I had to give in and get one today (Shawshank Redemption). If it wasn't for the fact that we are forced to get them, they would not be in my collection. I just could not pass up on Shawshank though.

12-03-2008, 01:15 AM	#14
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	I effing hate them. I grabbed Poltergeist, and got it home before I realized. I would have waited til a normal release...

12-03-2008, 01:29 AM	#17
beefytwinkie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:459 Trading Score:6	I like 'em. The only gripe I have about them is they show wear and tear faster even if you're careful with them. Rubbing the bottom against the shelf when you take them out or put them away... or maybe it's because I'm just too strong. I'm gonna go pump some iron now.

12-03-2008, 01:42 AM	#19
meckel Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nashville, TN 4K collection:775 Blu-ray collection:3056	I love them. I have gotten all of the digibook releases, and yes there are a few I would not gotten if not for the packaging

12-03-2008, 03:58 AM	#20
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	I like them, but I do have one gripe. They should come in an outer sleeve to prevent the booklets from flopping open when placed on the shelf. Aside from that I think they are nifty.

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