Oh noes teh sky is falling! - Page 236 - Blu-ray Forum

KRW1 · 03-09-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

Yeah, rentals will become the way the masses consume their movies at home. And the way they will be doing it WILL be streaming. There will still be blu rays available to buy, so people shouldn't panic. But the majority of people will move to streaming.

Rental has always been the way the masses have consumed films at home? The difference now is some will be streaming them rather than paying for a HBO sub.

HBO boss sees Netflix as competition. The comments there make interesting reading; it's clear that streaming will kill cable before anything else. No debate required, it's happening.

http://www.worldtvpc.com/blog/hbo-boss-cord-cutting/

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

or just rent them from netflix disc bases..

What? Then I have to wait? How many days?

wormraper · 03-09-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

What? Then I have to wait? Home many days?

*gasp... you mean actually have patience!!!! my GOD!!! how shocking... /sarcasm

this bunch of young "have to have it now!!!!" mentality generation is absolutely sickening

we'er living in a society where anyone under the age of 30 has no ability or desire to read or do anything that takes any form of patience due to them growing up in a world where they have zero attention span and live in a world where INSTANT gratification is key... a society where appreciation of arts and well...anything has been so devalued that they have become a world of fleas who hop from one "high" to the next too scared to slow down and smell the roses

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

most people who RENT or are of a rental mentality (meaning not people who collect) only care about consumption, meaning the latest and greatest is all they'll get and then never watch it again so catalog titles mean nothing to them after they are watched right after release date.

And you have the stats to back this claim?

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

*gasp... you mean actually have patience!!!! my GOD!!! how shocking... /sarcasm

Even more reason why physical media is dying.

KRW1 · 03-09-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

Even more reason why physical media is dying.

It'll outlive Apple TV, and that's a fact.

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

this bunch of young "have to have it now!!!!" mentality generation is absolutely sickening

Well, I like the idea that I can come home at 1AM and turn on my Apple TV and select the movie I want to watch, click rent and no fuss, no muss a few seconds later I am watching my movie in crystal clear 1080p quality.

Waiting for a movie just sucks!!!!

wormraper · 03-09-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

And you have the stats to back this claim?

it's pure psychology. research "the ownership dilemma". it's a psch study that breaks down the mentality of people when they choose to own or rent anything. the breakdown was that Renters were 10 x more likely to move around often to the latest and greatest item in their bracket than an owner. This covers a broad spectrum of items such as cars, films, houses, electronics etc.

wormraper · 03-09-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

Well, I like the idea that I can come home at 1AM and turn on my Apple TV and select the movie I want to watch, click rent and no fuss, no muss a few seconds later I am watching my movie in crystal clear 1080p quality.

Waiting for a movie just sucks!!!!

I rest my case

KRW1 · 03-09-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

Well, I like the idea that I can come home at 1AM and turn on my Apple TV and select the movie I want to watch, click rent and no fuss, no muss a few seconds later I am watching my movie in crystal clear 1080p quality.

Waiting for a movie just sucks!!!!

So do I with Netflix. There's no way I'd be daft enough to think it was a replacement for a film collection though, although it is a replacement for a cable sub.

Steedeel · 03-09-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

*gasp... you mean actually have patience!!!! my GOD!!! how shocking... /sarcasm

this bunch of young "have to have it now!!!!" mentality generation is absolutely sickening

we'er living in a society where anyone under the age of 30 has no ability or desire to read or do anything that takes any form of patience due to them growing up in a world where they have zero attention span and live in a world where INSTANT gratification is key... a society where appreciation of arts and well...anything has been so devalued that they have become a world of fleas who hop from one "high" to the next too scared to slow down and smell the roses

This +1000

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

I rest my case

Rest your case? You have no case.

Waiting for a blu ray to come in or be available at your local redbox is such outdated thinking, it has nothing to do with the current generation, I know people who are over 70 who have no trouble whatsoever streaming on Netflix, and I also know that my 8 year old nephew reads on an ereader, its called progress and keeping up with the times. Renting an iTunes 1080p is far superior than having to wait for a blu ray to arrive in the mail. I have the option to stream in good quality, why would I not want to do it? Attention span has nothing to do with, I could be doing other things than having to make a reservation and then drive 10 miles to a redbox...oh yeah, then I need to drive back to drop it off...l't ets just hope that Redbox is 24hrs or outdoors or I won't be able to watch my movies late in the night.

KRW1 · 03-09-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

Rest your case? You have no case.

Waiting for a blu ray to come in or be available at your local redbox is such outdated thinking. Renting an iTunes 1080p is far superior than having to wait for a blu ray to arrive in the mail.

I think you've just misunderstood his case as you keep proving his point.

Steedeel · 03-09-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

Rest your case? You have no case.

Waiting for a blu ray to come in or be available at your local redbox is such outdated thinking, it has nothing to do with the current generation, I know people who are over 70 who have no trouble whatsoever streaming on Netflix, and I also know that my 8 year old nephew reads on an ereader, its called progress and keeping up with the times. Renting an iTunes 1080p is far superior than having to wait for a blu ray to arrive in the mail. I have the option to stream in good quality, why would I not want to do it? Attention span has nothing to do with, I could be doing other things than having to make a reservation and then drive 10 miles to a redbox...oh yeah, then I need to drive back to drop it off...l't ets just hope that Redbox is 24hrs or outdoors or I won't be able to watch my movies late in the night.

Why don't you just join the apple forums. It would make far more sense than arguing with seasoned home cinema fans. Apple TV is not and never will be a substitute for bluray. Got it?

wormraper · 03-09-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

Rest your case? You have no case.

Waiting for a blu ray to come in or be available at your local redbox is such outdated thinking, it has nothing to do with the current generation, I know people who are over 70 who have no trouble whatsoever streaming on Netflix, and I also know that my 8 year old nephew reads on an ereader, its called progress and keeping up with the times. Renting an iTunes 1080p is far superior than having to wait for a blu ray to arrive in the mail. I have the option to stream in good quality, why would I not want to do it? Attention span has nothing to do with, I could be doing other things than having to make a reservation and then drive 10 miles to a redbox...oh yeah, then I need to drive back to drop it off...l't ets just hope that Redbox is 24hrs or outdoors or I won't be able to watch my movies late in the night.

convenience over quality is not progress. it's laziness

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

convenience over quality is not progress. it's laziness

It sure can be. It has nothing to do with being lazy. NOTHING>

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Why don't you just join the apple forums. It would make far more sense than arguing with seasoned home cinema fans. Apple TV is not and never will be a substitute for bluray. Got it?

I am a seasoned home cinema user/owner, and I probably have more experience in home cinema that you.

As for Apple TV, it offers 1080p and the quality IS an alternative to blu ray.

wormraper · 03-09-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

It sure can be. It has nothing to do with being lazy. NOTHING>

whatever you say buddy, whatever you say. convenience OVER quality (and yes, even you have said the blu-ray IS superior in quality) is called laziness or apathy.

wormraper · 03-09-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pagemaster

I am a seasoned home cinema user/owner, and I probably have more experience in home cinema that you.

As for Apple TV, it offers 1080p and the quality IS an alternative to blu ray.

lol, I love how you constantly tout how much "experience" or how "superb" your setup is yet you dodge every question about your setup OR your credentials. It makes you VERY shady and looking like a troll every time you open your mouth.

pagemaster · 03-09-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

whatever you say buddy, whatever you say. convenience OVER quality (and yes, even you have said the blu-ray IS superior in quality) is called laziness or apathy.

blu ray has a higher quality image, no doubt, however iTunes off an Apple TV offers a good enough alternative that one no longer needs to buy expensive physical media to enjoy a 1080p picture.

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