Who is getting Transformers on (HD) DVD? - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 10-16-2007, 12:48 PM

Pretty straight forward question.

My brother is picking it up today as an early Christmas present for me. While I do not like supporting Paramount at this time, at least it is not my money they get. If I refuse to buy this on DVD, then I refuse to buy ANY DVD.

Feel free to post your reasons.

Blu-Style · 10-16-2007, 12:55 PM

"Waiting for blu-ray only. Screw Paramount until then"

I voted for this...

Won´t spend any money for the DVD version also,
I can wait...
no problem with that...

bhampton · 10-16-2007, 12:55 PM

I'll wait for the Blu Ray.

Maybe,.. I'll rent and upsample the DVD in the meantime but more then likely I'll just wait for the Blu Ray.

-Brian

Intamin · 10-16-2007, 02:10 PM

I'll wait till it goes on sale closer to Christmas for the regular version probably. I loved it in theaters, so I'd like to own it, but I'd rather get it on Blu in x months.

scook · 10-16-2007, 02:26 PM

Waiting till Blu ray - only format that wil do Transformers right.

The wait will be so worth it.

-Cook

king_patrick_7 · 10-16-2007, 02:27 PM

16 more months...

Viiincent · 10-16-2007, 02:28 PM

Passing on this movie. Not for me.

SS316SRV · 10-16-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scook

Waiting till Blu ray - only format that wil do Transformers right.

The wait will be so worth it.

-Cook

The problem here is that Paramount would still use the crappy DD+ on blu. HD DVD is the lowest common denominator. It is easier for a studio to release the movie with the same specs on two different formats than it is to release two formats with two different specs.

SolidBlu · 10-16-2007, 02:32 PM

HD DVD no! SD yes!

tron3 · 10-16-2007, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

The problem here is that Paramount would still use the crappy DD+ on blu. HD DVD is the lowest common denominator. It is easier for a studio to release the movie with the same specs on two different formats than it is to release two formats with two different specs.

Same thing with 300. It was the HD DVD version reformated for bd. We will have to demand a "remastered Transformers", and not settle for "TransFUDers". On the plus side, due to the wait, can you imagine seeing this baby on BD100, or even my speculated BD75?

Very interesting poll results so far. I wonder how many decided on DVD when the poll reminded them that upsampling could save the experience. I hope they had the decency of putting it on DVD9 at least!

RickD · 10-16-2007, 02:40 PM

I am not buying it unless it's on Blu-Ray. I will DVR it when it makes it to one of the HD movie channels.

Rick

ziggythecat · 10-16-2007, 02:43 PM

waiting on the bluray, as much as it pains me to do so. I loved the movie.

radagast · 10-16-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

Pretty straight forward question.

My brother is picking it up today as an early Christmas present for me. While I do not like supporting Paramount at this time, at least it is not my money they get. If I refuse to buy this on DVD, then I refuse to buy ANY DVD.

Feel free to post your reasons.

I refuse to even buy the DVD. I am not going to support 1) Toshiba getting DVD royalties, 2) hd-dvd for ANY reason, 3) a movie studio that doesn't support Blu-ray.

tron3 · 10-16-2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radagast

I refuse to even buy the DVD. I am not going to support 1) Toshiba getting DVD royalties, 2) hd-dvd for ANY reason, 3) a movie studio that doesn't support Blu-ray.

I hope you do not think less of me for the actions of my brother buying the DVD.

But, yes, obviously few of us here buy HD DVD. For that reason, I think we should stop calling them DUDers. They are our half brothers, after all.

Some still buy DVD, but many of us are blu-blooded converts, wether you admit it or not.

tiger roach · 10-16-2007, 02:48 PM

I doubt this movie is buy-worthy for me. I may rent the DVD, and if it surprises me, I'll get it when they bow to the inevitable and release it on blu.

ussrelativity · 10-16-2007, 02:54 PM

I'd rather wait for Blu-ray.

CptGreedle · 10-16-2007, 02:56 PM

I have one word for you... RENT
I won't buy the DVD, and I will never buy the HD-DVD. I will only rent the film on DVD sometime and probably also catch it on TV, maybe on the HD channels I have.

radagast · 10-16-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

I hope you do not think less of me for the actions of my brother buying the DVD.

But, yes, obviously few of us here buy HD DVD. For that reason, I think we should stop calling them DUDers. They are our half brothers, after all.

Some still buy DVD, but many of us are blu-blooded converts, wether you admit it or not.

No, I don't think any less of you or your brother. It's yours and his money to waste. I am just explaining my reasons. And although I don't condone anything illegal, there are other options.

SBrooks1 · 10-16-2007, 03:25 PM

I'm format neutral so I had to buy the HD-DVD today. Actually I bought 2 thanks to Circuit City offering the BOGO deal for HD-DVD's as well as Blu-rays

david2189 · 10-16-2007, 03:27 PM

that goes to SBrooks1

View Poll Results: Who is getting Transformers on (HD) DVD?
Passing on this movie. Not for me.	23	14.11%
Waiting for Blu-ray only. Screw Paramount until then.	76	46.63%
Getting the HD DVD: I'm format neutral.	22	13.50%
Getting the DVD: Upsampling might save the experience.	42	25.77%
Voters: 163. You may not vote on this poll

10-16-2007, 12:48 PM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Who is getting Transformers on (HD) DVD? Pretty straight forward question. My brother is picking it up today as an early Christmas present for me. While I do not like supporting Paramount at this time, at least it is not my money they get. If I refuse to buy this on DVD, then I refuse to buy ANY DVD. Feel free to post your reasons. Last edited by tron3; 10-16-2007 at 02:04 PM.

10-16-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	"Waiting for blu-ray only. Screw Paramount until then" I voted for this... Won´t spend any money for the DVD version also, I can wait... no problem with that... Last edited by Blu-Style; 10-16-2007 at 12:58 PM.

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10-16-2007, 12:55 PM	#3
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:988 Blu-ray collection:2544 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I'll wait for the Blu Ray. Maybe,.. I'll rent and upsample the DVD in the meantime but more then likely I'll just wait for the Blu Ray. -Brian

10-16-2007, 02:10 PM	#4
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	I'll wait till it goes on sale closer to Christmas for the regular version probably. I loved it in theaters, so I'd like to own it, but I'd rather get it on Blu in x months.

10-16-2007, 02:26 PM	#5
scook Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	Waiting till Blu ray - only format that wil do Transformers right. The wait will be so worth it. -Cook

10-16-2007, 02:27 PM	#6
king_patrick_7 Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Toronto, Ontario Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:12	16 more months...

10-16-2007, 02:28 PM	#7
Viiincent Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1708 DVD collection:1308 iTunes collection:16 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:1	Passing on this movie. Not for me.

10-16-2007, 02:32 PM	#9
SolidBlu Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Singapore Trading Score:2	HD DVD no! SD yes!

10-16-2007, 02:40 PM	#11
RickD Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Maryland, USA Blu-ray collection:147	I am not buying it unless it's on Blu-Ray. I will DVR it when it makes it to one of the HD movie channels. Rick

10-16-2007, 02:43 PM	#12
ziggythecat Active Member Member since:May 2007	waiting on the bluray, as much as it pains me to do so. I loved the movie.

10-16-2007, 02:48 PM	#15
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I doubt this movie is buy-worthy for me. I may rent the DVD, and if it surprises me, I'll get it when they bow to the inevitable and release it on blu.

10-16-2007, 02:54 PM	#16
ussrelativity Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	I'd rather wait for Blu-ray.

10-16-2007, 02:56 PM	#17
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I have one word for you... RENT I won't buy the DVD, and I will never buy the HD-DVD. I will only rent the film on DVD sometime and probably also catch it on TV, maybe on the HD channels I have.

10-16-2007, 03:25 PM	#19
SBrooks1 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007	I'm format neutral so I had to buy the HD-DVD today. Actually I bought 2 thanks to Circuit City offering the BOGO deal for HD-DVD's as well as Blu-rays

10-16-2007, 03:27 PM	#20
david2189 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:London, UK Blu-ray collection:183	that goes to SBrooks1

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