Blu-ray website lacks... - Blu-ray Forum

haiku_aubade · 05-24-2007, 11:50 PM

is it me, or should they update the official Blu-ray website and integrate some Flash animation, video and interactivity! The site looks immature and lacks any "oomph" compared to the rivals website. You would think the marketers were on their toes about it... sheesh...

(sorry, i'm a web designer and pretty picky about these types of things)

matthewrounds · 05-25-2007, 12:11 AM

I am not sure the site needs those extra bells and whistles. I like the clean look. I hate going to a web site and seeing that I don't have the latest version of xyz and to view the site properly I will have to spend time downloading which is a big turn off.

I would comment that I wish the Forum posts were higher up on the main page. I did not realize this place had a forum and I have visited here for a year and a half. The 'new releases' and 'coming soon' should be condensed/moved lower on the page as they don't change much and again you don't get to see the posts without refreshing the screen and then scrolling.

haiku_aubade · 05-25-2007, 12:29 AM

actually i was implying on the official website www.blu-raydisc.com

Heresy · 05-25-2007, 12:32 AM

Does the PS3 browser support Flash and other plug-in type stuff like that? Maybe they keep is basic because of that.

HiNRG · 05-25-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haiku_aubade

is it me, or should they update the official Blu-ray website and integrate some Flash animation, video and interactivity! The site looks immature and lacks any "oomph" compared to the rivals website. You would think the marketers were on their toes about it... sheesh...

(sorry, i'm a web designer and pretty picky about these types of things)

You know, I've thought the same thing but never really had a chance to mention it anywhere else. I'm a Blu-ray supporter all the way, but HD-DVD's website is better designed without being too busy or complicated. I respect Matthew.Rounds' point that keeping it simple can be nice. I still say that someone visiting both websites will probably be more impressed with the HD-DUD official site than with Blu-ray's. I look at haiku_aubade's comment as constructive criticism.

bykes · 05-25-2007, 12:43 AM

The only thing this site lacks is a disscusion area devoted to Ranch Dressing. Cause it good on just about everything.

HiNRG · 05-25-2007, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bykes

The only thing this site lacks is a disscusion area devoted to Ranch Dressing. Cause it good on just about everything.

This isn't the official Blu-ray site, though. This is: http://www.blu-raydisc.com/

bykes · 05-25-2007, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiNRG

This isn't the official Blu-ray site, though. This is: http://www.blu-raydisc.com/

nope, still no mention of ranch dressing.

haiku_aubade · 05-25-2007, 01:51 AM

lmao... ranch dressing? is that the new codec for Blu-ray?

DrinkMore · 05-25-2007, 04:16 AM

Ranch is good and it is good on everything. Not like Heinz Ketchup is, but it's a close 2nd or 3rd.

boweyang · 05-25-2007, 04:22 AM

talking about what it lacks, i wish this site had irc chatting.

GasCat · 05-25-2007, 04:55 AM

My mind automatically blocks out things that have motion on websites. I've trained myself to ignore it.

Filterlab · 05-25-2007, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haiku_aubade

is it me, or should they update the official Blu-ray website and integrate some Flash animation, video and interactivity! The site looks immature and lacks any "oomph" compared to the rivals website. You would think the marketers were on their toes about it... sheesh...

(sorry, i'm a web designer and pretty picky about these types of things)

I have to say that there are far too many unnecessarily 'flashy' websites these days, even for more mundane things.

There's nothing more frustrating than a website which has to load daft animations and moving letters/banners/dropin boxes etc etc when all one requires is the company phone number.

Also I think the worst thing to have is an absurdly OTT front page which after having to wait for the flashmedia gubbins to get out of the way simply says 'enter site'. AAAAARRRRRRGH!

Clean, straightforward and tidy websites are quite refreshing.

TJandBLU-RAY · 05-25-2007, 07:39 AM

I'd be just happy if they had the firmware updates for APPLE on their site.

Fozziwig · 05-25-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haiku_aubade

is it me, or should they update the official Blu-ray website and integrate some Flash animation, video and interactivity! The site looks immature and lacks any "oomph" compared to the rivals website. You would think the marketers were on their toes about it... sheesh...

(sorry, i'm a web designer and pretty picky about these types of things)

Hmmm. Call me old fashioned, but my idea of good web design is something that is easy to use for the visitor. The page(s) should load quickly and it should be clear how to use the site and get to the imformation you want.

For good web design, have a look at eBay, the BBC, Amazon, Google - some of the biggest sites on the web. Don't see much "oomph". Wonder why?

Flash, if used atall, should be used in moderation. Using it for the whole site is a sure fire way of reducing site traffic.

Sadly many of the film companies employ web 'designers' who have just come out of college and think that every website should be a cartoon that takes several days to load, is user unfriendly and features some incredibly annoying guitar muzak background. Still, it keeps them off the streets so we should all be thankful for that much.

Blu Tiger · 05-25-2007, 04:05 PM

Just don't put your blu-rays in your player if they have ranch dressing on them. It voids your warranty.

HiNRG · 05-25-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boweyang

talking about what it lacks, i wish this site had irc chatting.

This isn't the official Blu-ray site, though. This is: http://www.blu-raydisc.com/

jermwhl · 05-25-2007, 04:57 PM

I think THIS site should be the official site. I never go to the official site!
As I'm sure is true for most of us on here.

Amazing how things get off topic...i.e. ranch dressing lol!!!!

helli3yte · 05-25-2007, 05:32 PM

i agree. well if anything this forum should be intergrated into the official site. that way we can have all our ranch dressing and eat it too.

HiNRG · 05-25-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

I think THIS site should be the official site. I never go to the official site!
As I'm sure is true for most of us on here.

I also agree, which I think helps prove the point of this thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by helli3yte

i agree. well if anything this forum should be intergrated into the official site.

If this site was integrated with the official site, it sure would make things a lot easier for new viewers. I mean, when you do a search for Blu-ray, this site comes up before the official one

. No wonder there's so much confusion! Plus, this site is better than bluraydisc.com in so many ways.

05-24-2007, 11:50 PM	#1
haiku_aubade Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:alpha centauri	Blu-ray website lacks... is it me, or should they update the official Blu-ray website and integrate some Flash animation, video and interactivity! The site looks immature and lacks any "oomph" compared to the rivals website. You would think the marketers were on their toes about it... sheesh... (sorry, i'm a web designer and pretty picky about these types of things)

05-25-2007, 04:22 AM	#11
boweyang Member Member since:May 2006 Location:North Carolina	talking about what it lacks, i wish this site had irc chatting. Last edited by boweyang; 05-25-2007 at 04:31 AM.

05-25-2007, 04:05 PM	#16
Blu Tiger Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:725 Trading Score:27	Just don't put your blu-rays in your player if they have ranch dressing on them. It voids your warranty. Last edited by Blu Tiger; 05-25-2007 at 04:08 PM.

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05-25-2007, 12:11 AM	#2
matthewrounds Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:52 Trading Score:21	I am not sure the site needs those extra bells and whistles. I like the clean look. I hate going to a web site and seeing that I don't have the latest version of xyz and to view the site properly I will have to spend time downloading which is a big turn off. I would comment that I wish the Forum posts were higher up on the main page. I did not realize this place had a forum and I have visited here for a year and a half. The 'new releases' and 'coming soon' should be condensed/moved lower on the page as they don't change much and again you don't get to see the posts without refreshing the screen and then scrolling.

05-25-2007, 12:29 AM	#3
haiku_aubade Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:alpha centauri	actually i was implying on the official website www.blu-raydisc.com

05-25-2007, 12:32 AM	#4
Heresy Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Frisco, TX	Does the PS3 browser support Flash and other plug-in type stuff like that? Maybe they keep is basic because of that.

05-25-2007, 12:43 AM	#6
bykes Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	The only thing this site lacks is a disscusion area devoted to Ranch Dressing. Cause it good on just about everything.

05-25-2007, 01:51 AM	#9
haiku_aubade Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:alpha centauri	lmao... ranch dressing? is that the new codec for Blu-ray?

05-25-2007, 04:16 AM	#10
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Ranch is good and it is good on everything. Not like Heinz Ketchup is, but it's a close 2nd or 3rd.

05-25-2007, 04:55 AM	#12
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	My mind automatically blocks out things that have motion on websites. I've trained myself to ignore it.

05-25-2007, 07:39 AM	#14
TJandBLU-RAY Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Lewisville, part of the ★DALLAS★ metroplex, in the Republic Of Texas	I'd be just happy if they had the firmware updates for APPLE on their site.

05-25-2007, 04:57 PM	#18
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	I think THIS site should be the official site. I never go to the official site! As I'm sure is true for most of us on here. Amazing how things get off topic...i.e. ranch dressing lol!!!!

05-25-2007, 05:32 PM	#19
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	i agree. well if anything this forum should be intergrated into the official site. that way we can have all our ranch dressing and eat it too.

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