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wjmack718 · 05-25-2009, 01:29 AM

I love blu-ray movies, but I own over 2000 dvds.When I go to the store to purchase a movie I still find myself saying some movies are just not worth getting on blu-ray so I buy the dvd.Is there anyone out there that feels the same way?

Suntory_Times · 05-25-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wjmack718

I love blu-ray movies, but I own over 2000 dvds.When I go to the store to purchase a movie I still find myself saying some movies are just not worth getting on blu-ray so I buy the dvd.Is there anyone out there that feels the same way?

Only if the dvd is better quality then the blu (eg: dvd has correct aspect ration and the blu does not). Otherwise, no, if I like a film enough to buy it, i'll buy it on blu (though i'll never have 2000 films, I have around 18 blu's and 15 dvd's, I generally just rent most films that I fell i'll likely only watch two or three more times).

SammyG · 05-25-2009, 04:49 AM

If your tv is not bigger than a 32", its not worth it, but if you have anything bigger, buy them as fast as you can.

Suntory_Times · 05-25-2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

If your tv is not bigger than a 32", its not worth it, but if you have anything bigger, buy them as fast as you can.

So with my 110" projected image i'll se a difference between blu and dvd, I just cant imagine blu looking better then dvd.

SammyG · 05-25-2009, 04:55 AM

What would make you think the blu wouldn't look better? Wait were you kidding.

fronk777 · 05-25-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wjmack718

I love blu-ray movies, but I own over 2000 dvds.When I go to the store to purchase a movie I still find myself saying some movies are just not worth getting on blu-ray so I buy the dvd.Is there anyone out there that feels the same way?

Wow that's alot of DVD's. I'm curious how much do you think you paid for those overall?

Dr.Zoidberg · 05-25-2009, 05:35 AM

I'm not really a movie buyer anyways. I only own about 40 dvd's and 10 blu-ray's and the only double dip so far is The Matrix. I don't plan on re-buying many of my dvd's on blu. I don't watch a lot of movies multiple times but when I do, it's movies I really like and will watch the movies with commentaries and such.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 05-25-2009, 12:10 PM

Nope, cant say I do!

I sometimes envy the price of DVDs compared to Blu.. but i'd rather pay that extra few £'s to get the best quality copy available.

Azyiu · 05-25-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wjmack718

I love blu-ray movies, but I own over 2000 dvds.When I go to the store to purchase a movie I still find myself saying some movies are just not worth getting on blu-ray so I buy the dvd.Is there anyone out there that feels the same way?

I love movies, and all, but I agreed with you. IMHO, there are just certain movies I don't see myself rebuying for Blu. Hell, I don't even watch the dvds of those certain movies often at all, so why would I want to buy them again needlessly on Blu?

Suntory_Times · 05-25-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

What would make you think the blu wouldn't look better? Wait were you kidding.

If you're reffering to my comment, yes, it was dripping in sarcasm.

wjmack718 · 05-25-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fronk777

Wow that's alot of DVD's. I'm curious how much do you think you paid for those overall?

I've been buying dvds since I can remember.I used to spend at least $30 every Tuesday.To actually sit and think about it, it's kind of embarrassing. But you know what, I'd rather see my money on something I love then waste it on something I hate! Blu-rays next! (at least $5000)

P@t_Mtl · 05-25-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wjmack718

I love blu-ray movies, but I own over 2000 dvds.When I go to the store to purchase a movie I still find myself saying some movies are just not worth getting on blu-ray so I buy the dvd.Is there anyone out there that feels the same way?

I understand what you mean. I have tons of DVD I watched only once and have been collecting dust on the sehlves for years. I am now more careful with my BD purchases. Certain movies I will not bother buying again on BD.

PH3AR · 05-25-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

If your tv is not bigger than a 32", its not worth it, but if you have anything bigger, buy them as fast as you can.

+1

and im fine since my tv is almost double that...61"

groovyone · 05-26-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I understand what you mean. I have tons of DVD I watched only once and have been collecting dust on the sehlves for years. I am now more careful with my BD purchases. Certain movies I will not bother buying again on BD.

Same here. I bought a lot of DVDs on speculation and random urges. I am much more selective on my BDs and will often netflix a movie first.

Terjyn · 05-26-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

If your tv is not bigger than a 32", its not worth it, but if you have anything bigger, buy them as fast as you can.

There is no magical size. Blu-Ray will look significantly better than DVD on a 15 inch monitor watched from a few inches away(think laptop on plane). It's all about distance vs. size.

Anthony P · 05-26-2009, 03:52 AM

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When I go to the store to purchase a movie I still find myself saying some movies are just not worth getting on blu-ray so I buy the dvd.Is there anyone out there that feels the same way?

not me

05-25-2009, 01:29 AM	#1
wjmack718 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:brooklyn new york Blu-ray collection:182 Blu-ray reviews:2	Dvd/Blu-ray toss up? Please Read! I love blu-ray movies, but I own over 2000 dvds.When I go to the store to purchase a movie I still find myself saying some movies are just not worth getting on blu-ray so I buy the dvd.Is there anyone out there that feels the same way?

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05-25-2009, 04:49 AM	#3
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	If your tv is not bigger than a 32", its not worth it, but if you have anything bigger, buy them as fast as you can.

05-25-2009, 04:55 AM	#5
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	What would make you think the blu wouldn't look better? Wait were you kidding.

05-25-2009, 05:35 AM	#7
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	I'm not really a movie buyer anyways. I only own about 40 dvd's and 10 blu-ray's and the only double dip so far is The Matrix. I don't plan on re-buying many of my dvd's on blu. I don't watch a lot of movies multiple times but when I do, it's movies I really like and will watch the movies with commentaries and such.

05-25-2009, 12:10 PM	#8
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Nope, cant say I do! I sometimes envy the price of DVDs compared to Blu.. but i'd rather pay that extra few £'s to get the best quality copy available.

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