Blu ray should offer combo discs to play in standard dvd players - Blu-ray Forum

filmkr27 · 02-15-2008, 12:14 AM

One of the saddest things with the demise of HD-dvd is that they offered combo discs that allowed you to play their discs on regular dvd players. It is so frustrating that I have to think about whether to buy blu-ray or just standard because I only have one blu ray disc. It's a major annoyance. Anyone else agree?

zMadMonk · 02-15-2008, 12:24 AM

No, can't say that I agree.

I'm happy with the Blu-ray releases, just as they are. Gluing another DVD to it would just cause potential problems down the road.

JTK · 02-15-2008, 12:24 AM

Couldn't disagree more. Even some HD-DVD zealots hate combos. They suck. Good riddance to them.

ezcobar411 · 02-15-2008, 12:27 AM

I think this is a horrible idea and should not be pursued

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by filmkr27

One of the saddest things with the demise of HD-dvd is that they offered combo discs that allowed you to play their discs on regular dvd players. It is so frustrating that I have to think about whether to buy blu-ray or just standard because I only have one blu ray disc. It's a major annoyance. Anyone else agree?

HUH? If you have a Blu player, why do you have to think about buying the SD or BD? Please explain.

JasonR · 02-15-2008, 12:28 AM

They can keep em!

Kristin Simard · 02-15-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by filmkr27

Blu ray should offer combo discs to play in standard dvd players

God, no!

jw · 02-15-2008, 12:30 AM

No Universal had tons of playback problems involving the dvd18, so I dont wanna deal with it with blu-ray. Already have problems with idiots and their firmware updates. Dont wanna complicate blu-ray anymore than it is

Bullseye · 02-15-2008, 12:31 AM

That would defeat the purpose of hi-def. People need to be weaned off SD-DVD not encouraged to keep it.

dtrush · 02-15-2008, 12:31 AM

No way. No one needs a DVD player anymore. People should just move on and not keep living in the past with old technology. Let's not encourage it.

talbers23 · 02-15-2008, 12:32 AM

nooooooooooooo

Horhay · 02-15-2008, 12:33 AM

oh heck no! I couldn't disagree more, I would hate compromise quality over satisfying that small percentage of people wanting such combo discs.

shug7272 · 02-15-2008, 12:34 AM

Two words.. Hell no!

JasonR · 02-15-2008, 12:36 AM

Please give me a flippy!!!

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Please give me a flippy!!!

+1 muuuuhahahahahHAHAHAH

bajor27 · 02-15-2008, 12:41 AM

I can relate to the OP in that I only have one blu player. It's out in the living room and I don't always want to watch movies out there. sometimes I like to watch them in elsewhere and can't. My wife has tried to stop me from buying certain movies on Blu specifically because she can't watch them where ever she wants too.

Personally, I'll just deal with it until a 2nd player becomes more affordable though. I do not want combo discs because of all of the issues with double sided DVDs and with hd-dvd combos.

mdm1699 · 02-15-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by filmkr27

One of the saddest things with the demise of HD-dvd is that they offered combo discs that allowed you to play their discs on regular dvd players. It is so frustrating that I have to think about whether to buy blu-ray or just standard because I only have one blu ray disc. It's a major annoyance. Anyone else agree?

The gall

! I am dual format and we hated those. Darn re-issues.

MouseRider · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

How about a DVD that comes with a VHS tape?

mdm1699 · 02-15-2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filmkr27

One of the saddest things with the demise of HD-dvd is that they offered combo discs that allowed you to play their discs on regular dvd players. It is so frustrating that I have to think about whether to buy blu-ray or just standard because I only have one blu ray disc. It's a major annoyance. Anyone else agree?

Wish I could reach through the screen and slap you on the hand for typing that.

Kirsty_Mc · 02-15-2008, 12:58 AM

wash your mouth out with soap young man... what a terrible idea. I like my title and picture printed on the other side.

02-15-2008, 12:14 AM	#1
filmkr27 New Member Member since:Feb 2008	Blu ray should offer combo discs to play in standard dvd players One of the saddest things with the demise of HD-dvd is that they offered combo discs that allowed you to play their discs on regular dvd players. It is so frustrating that I have to think about whether to buy blu-ray or just standard because I only have one blu ray disc. It's a major annoyance. Anyone else agree?

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02-15-2008, 12:24 AM	#2
zMadMonk Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Colorado	No, can't say that I agree. I'm happy with the Blu-ray releases, just as they are. Gluing another DVD to it would just cause potential problems down the road.

02-15-2008, 12:24 AM	#3
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Couldn't disagree more. Even some HD-DVD zealots hate combos. They suck. Good riddance to them.

02-15-2008, 12:27 AM	#4
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	I think this is a horrible idea and should not be pursued

02-15-2008, 12:28 AM	#6
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	They can keep em!

02-15-2008, 12:30 AM	#8
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	No Universal had tons of playback problems involving the dvd18, so I dont wanna deal with it with blu-ray. Already have problems with idiots and their firmware updates. Dont wanna complicate blu-ray anymore than it is

02-15-2008, 12:31 AM	#9
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	That would defeat the purpose of hi-def. People need to be weaned off SD-DVD not encouraged to keep it.

02-15-2008, 12:31 AM	#10
dtrush Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Sandy, UT U.S.A. Blu-ray reviews:1	No way. No one needs a DVD player anymore. People should just move on and not keep living in the past with old technology. Let's not encourage it.

02-15-2008, 12:32 AM	#11
talbers23 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:24 iTunes collection:45	nooooooooooooo

02-15-2008, 12:33 AM	#12
Horhay Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Pedro, CA Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:352 Trading Score:2	oh heck no! I couldn't disagree more, I would hate compromise quality over satisfying that small percentage of people wanting such combo discs.

02-15-2008, 12:34 AM	#13
shug7272 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	Two words.. Hell no!

02-15-2008, 12:36 AM	#14
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Please give me a flippy!!!

02-15-2008, 12:41 AM	#16
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I can relate to the OP in that I only have one blu player. It's out in the living room and I don't always want to watch movies out there. sometimes I like to watch them in elsewhere and can't. My wife has tried to stop me from buying certain movies on Blu specifically because she can't watch them where ever she wants too. Personally, I'll just deal with it until a 2nd player becomes more affordable though. I do not want combo discs because of all of the issues with double sided DVDs and with hd-dvd combos.

02-15-2008, 12:52 AM	#18
MouseRider Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	How about a DVD that comes with a VHS tape?

02-15-2008, 12:58 AM	#20
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	wash your mouth out with soap young man... what a terrible idea. I like my title and picture printed on the other side.

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