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xytan4 · 07-06-2009, 05:56 AM

Hello all! I have bought my first ever blu-ray drive for my PC! It is a Lite-On Internal SATA drive. And it was a dream to install, just slid it in and plugged her up. I also signed up to a Netflix account, and the first movies I rented were I, Robot and The Thing. But I feel kinda guilty cos you guys are supported by Amazon, and I have an Amazon Prime membership! So what should I do? Cancel my Netflix account and start buying the movies? I'm on disability, and that's a rather limited monthly income. But it appears as if the BD movies from amazon are pretty well priced.

Thanks!

pro-bassoonist · 07-06-2009, 06:21 AM

Welcome to the community!

Pro-B

pacificvibes · 07-06-2009, 06:36 AM

First of all welcome and congrats on the new blu-ray drive. Amazon has some great deals on movies. And Prime is a plus

Enjoy

xytan4 · 07-06-2009, 06:39 AM

So I should cancel Netflix at the end of the month?

pacificvibes · 07-06-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xytan4

So I should cancel Netflix at the end of the month?

Thats your call. I dont have Netflix, but if you like it and enjoy the service, why cancel.

xytan4 · 07-06-2009, 06:47 AM

Well, I like owning movies, and it feels like it would be a pain to re-rent a movie to watch it again. Plus with renting you dunno if the movie will come damaged. I basically got Netflix to run my Lite-On drive through its paces, then I'll probably cancel the account and start buying to own.

pacificvibes · 07-06-2009, 06:50 AM

Well thats the thing, I like to rent a movie and then buy it if I like it. Is there a reason you cant do both? There are some movies you dont need to rent and you can buy right away knowing you'll watch it again.

Plus, we have a awesome trading forum, LOTS of awesome deals.

xytan4 · 07-06-2009, 06:53 AM

Well, I'm on SSI and Disability, and that's a rather limited income. I could only buy one or two movies a month. But I guess that's the point of Netflix

pacificvibes · 07-06-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xytan4

Well, I'm on SSI and Disability, and that's a rather limited income. I could only buy one or two movies a month. But I guess that's the point of Netflix

I am sorry to hear that. Yea, I would keep Netflix and just search and price hunt for one or two that you like.

xytan4 · 07-06-2009, 07:04 AM

I'm renting all Blu-ray, and if the movie is good I'll buy it. I was blown away by The Thing, that's almost a 30 year old movie and it was so clear and sharp. I will be buying it. My current Netflix list is: 300, Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut, V for Vendetta, From Hell, Paprika, and Ghost in the Shell 2. I've seen 300 and Kingdom of Heaven, but not on BD.

pacificvibes · 07-06-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xytan4

I'm renting all Blu-ray, and if the movie is good I'll buy it. I was blown away by The Thing, that's almost a 30 year old movie and it was so clear and sharp. I will be buying it.

Good to know. What other movies are you into, Transformers, The Dark Knight, Iron Man...

and do you have a speaker set up???

xytan4 · 07-06-2009, 07:14 AM

I have the Dark Knight and Iron Man on standard DVD. But I've been thinking about buying them on Blu. My speaker set up is a Sony bookshelf system. Even with it, I was blown away by the sound. Blu-ray rules!

pacificvibes · 07-06-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by xytan4

I have the Dark Knight and Iron Man on standard DVD. But I've been thinking about buying them on Blu. My speaker set up is a Sony bookshelf system. Even with it, I was blown away by the sound. Blu-ray rules!

You will be amazed at how much better it looks on Bluray. What player are you using.

EDIT I just remembered your using your PC, haha

xytan4 · 07-06-2009, 07:22 AM

I currently have a free month trial of Power DVD 9, but I don't like it too much. Is there any other software for playing BD? I think I'm having the feelings that probably all people new to Blu-ray feel. "I have to buy all new copies of movies I already have!"

xytan4 · 07-07-2009, 10:17 PM

I just made my first Blu-ray purchase! I bought We Were Soldiers using the link on this site. Amazon Prime rules!

GLaDOS · 07-07-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xytan4

I just made my first Blu-ray purchase! I bought We Were Soldiers using the link on this site. Amazon Prime rules!

Nice! I recommend The Dark Knight for a second purchase, or The Bourne Trilogy.

Mikey

xytan4 · 07-08-2009, 06:27 AM

Is V for Vendetta worth buying?

07-06-2009, 05:56 AM	#1
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	Hi! Hello all! I have bought my first ever blu-ray drive for my PC! It is a Lite-On Internal SATA drive. And it was a dream to install, just slid it in and plugged her up. I also signed up to a Netflix account, and the first movies I rented were I, Robot and The Thing. But I feel kinda guilty cos you guys are supported by Amazon, and I have an Amazon Prime membership! So what should I do? Cancel my Netflix account and start buying the movies? I'm on disability, and that's a rather limited monthly income. But it appears as if the BD movies from amazon are pretty well priced. Thanks! Last edited by xytan4; 07-06-2009 at 06:10 AM.

07-06-2009, 06:47 AM	#6
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	Well, I like owning movies, and it feels like it would be a pain to re-rent a movie to watch it again. Plus with renting you dunno if the movie will come damaged. I basically got Netflix to run my Lite-On drive through its paces, then I'll probably cancel the account and start buying to own. Last edited by xytan4; 07-06-2009 at 06:50 AM.

07-06-2009, 07:04 AM	#10
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	I'm renting all Blu-ray, and if the movie is good I'll buy it. I was blown away by The Thing, that's almost a 30 year old movie and it was so clear and sharp. I will be buying it. My current Netflix list is: 300, Kingdom of Heaven Director's Cut, V for Vendetta, From Hell, Paprika, and Ghost in the Shell 2. I've seen 300 and Kingdom of Heaven, but not on BD. Last edited by xytan4; 07-06-2009 at 07:07 AM.

07-06-2009, 07:22 AM	#14
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	I currently have a free month trial of Power DVD 9, but I don't like it too much. Is there any other software for playing BD? I think I'm having the feelings that probably all people new to Blu-ray feel. "I have to buy all new copies of movies I already have!" Last edited by xytan4; 07-06-2009 at 07:37 AM.

07-07-2009, 10:17 PM	#15
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	I just made my first Blu-ray purchase! I bought We Were Soldiers using the link on this site. Amazon Prime rules! Last edited by xytan4; 07-07-2009 at 10:28 PM.

07-06-2009, 06:21 AM	#2
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Welcome to the community! Pro-B

07-06-2009, 06:36 AM	#3
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	First of all welcome and congrats on the new blu-ray drive. Amazon has some great deals on movies. And Prime is a plus Enjoy

07-06-2009, 06:39 AM	#4
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	So I should cancel Netflix at the end of the month?

07-06-2009, 06:50 AM	#7
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Well thats the thing, I like to rent a movie and then buy it if I like it. Is there a reason you cant do both? There are some movies you dont need to rent and you can buy right away knowing you'll watch it again. Plus, we have a awesome trading forum, LOTS of awesome deals.

07-06-2009, 06:53 AM	#8
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	Well, I'm on SSI and Disability, and that's a rather limited income. I could only buy one or two movies a month. But I guess that's the point of Netflix

07-06-2009, 07:14 AM	#12
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	I have the Dark Knight and Iron Man on standard DVD. But I've been thinking about buying them on Blu. My speaker set up is a Sony bookshelf system. Even with it, I was blown away by the sound. Blu-ray rules!

07-08-2009, 06:27 AM	#17
xytan4 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	Is V for Vendetta worth buying?

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