BD/DVD Hybrids - Blu-ray Forum

Mikeblu · 11-14-2007, 07:40 PM

would you buy one of the new BD/DVD hybrids if they came out. As I tend to go round to my freinds alot who sometimes don't have BD players I think it would be quite usefull. 50GB BD and 8.5GB DVD sounds good to me.

lztp6k · 11-14-2007, 08:00 PM

In a heartbeat.

glenn22 · 11-14-2007, 08:19 PM

not if they had all the issues the HD-DVD combo discs had.

Mikeblu · 11-14-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

not if they had all the issues the HD-DVD combo discs had.

yes but you must remeber blu-ray acually works unlike HD DVD LOL

tiger roach · 11-14-2007, 08:23 PM

I would buy if they were the only blu option for a movie I wanted, but I think the disadvantages of combo discs outweigh the advantages.

Mikeblu · 11-14-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

disadvantages

what are the disadvantages other than it probably costing more

cawgijoe · 11-14-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

what are the disadvantages other than it probably costing more

Giving them to your kids to use and they get trashed.

CptGreedle · 11-14-2007, 08:33 PM

No i would not. waste of money. If I had a choice, I'd get the cheaper BD only copy.

blu-rayfan101 · 11-14-2007, 08:41 PM

Did the hd dvd/dvd combo work on consumers? Would it could increase blu-ray sales cause of neutral people because if blu-ray lost they would still have the dvd side which would work in there hd dvd players.

tiger roach · 11-14-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

what are the disadvantages other than it probably costing more

Well, costing more is enough for me.

They could arguably extend the life of the DVD format and delay our plans for blu to conquer the world.

I have heard some HD-DVD combos have also had issues playing properly, unless that is just FUD.

richteer · 11-14-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

would you buy one of the new BD/DVD hybrids if they came out. As I tend to go round to my freinds alot who sometimes don't have BD players I think it would be quite usefull. 50GB BD and 8.5GB DVD sounds good to me.

I wouldn't touch them with someone else's bargepole!

sj001 · 11-14-2007, 08:54 PM

Not a chance. They would probably have issues like the HD-DVD combos, and Warner officially has ditched that effort anyways.

Mikeblu · 11-14-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

Not a chance. They would probably have issues like th HD-DVD combos, and Warner officially has ditched that effort anyways.

The thing about that is HD DVDs didn't work in the firstplace nevermind when you try to make combo discs. however blu is a perfect and allot less buggy as im sure many of you have noticed, so it probably would work.

WickyWoo · 11-14-2007, 08:59 PM

They tried to make them, they don't work so they gave up

martinstraka8282 · 11-14-2007, 09:02 PM

No way in hell! I hate double sided discs. I just tell my broke ass friends to get with the program and get a PS3.

Mikeblu · 11-14-2007, 09:04 PM

[QUOTE=martinstraka8282;346084]I hate double sided discs.[QUOTE]

these arn't double sided just go on media on this website and click on one of the two BD/DVD hybrid discs.

SDG · 11-14-2007, 09:08 PM

Blu-Ray might have enough room to put both on the same side.

The ill Jedi · 11-14-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

...I tend to go round to my freinds alot who sometimes don't have BD players I think it would be quite usefull...

I would definitely by them for the same exact reason.

bkbluray · 11-14-2007, 09:48 PM

I'll just say... no. I hate double-sided discs (for instance some fullscreen/widescreen DVD's.) Plus it would cost more, and not be worth it. When DVD's came out, you wouldn't buy a DVD with a VHS on the back (even if that was possible).

Firestreak · 11-14-2007, 09:57 PM

I'd buy them as presents for friends without blu-ray players. A little motivation!

11-14-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
Mikeblu Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	BD/DVD Hybrids would you buy one of the new BD/DVD hybrids if they came out. As I tend to go round to my freinds alot who sometimes don't have BD players I think it would be quite usefull. 50GB BD and 8.5GB DVD sounds good to me.

11-14-2007, 08:54 PM	#12
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Not a chance. They would probably have issues like the HD-DVD combos, and Warner officially has ditched that effort anyways. Last edited by sj001; 11-14-2007 at 08:57 PM.

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11-14-2007, 08:00 PM	#2
lztp6k Banned Member since:Oct 2007	In a heartbeat.

11-14-2007, 08:19 PM	#3
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	not if they had all the issues the HD-DVD combo discs had.

11-14-2007, 08:23 PM	#5
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would buy if they were the only blu option for a movie I wanted, but I think the disadvantages of combo discs outweigh the advantages.

11-14-2007, 08:33 PM	#8
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	No i would not. waste of money. If I had a choice, I'd get the cheaper BD only copy.

11-14-2007, 08:41 PM	#9
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	Did the hd dvd/dvd combo work on consumers? Would it could increase blu-ray sales cause of neutral people because if blu-ray lost they would still have the dvd side which would work in there hd dvd players.

11-14-2007, 08:59 PM	#14
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	They tried to make them, they don't work so they gave up

11-14-2007, 09:02 PM	#15
martinstraka8282 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1466 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	No way in hell! I hate double sided discs. I just tell my broke ass friends to get with the program and get a PS3.

11-14-2007, 09:04 PM	#16
Mikeblu Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	[QUOTE=martinstraka8282;346084]I hate double sided discs.[QUOTE] these arn't double sided just go on media on this website and click on one of the two BD/DVD hybrid discs.

11-14-2007, 09:08 PM	#17
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	Blu-Ray might have enough room to put both on the same side.

11-14-2007, 09:48 PM	#19
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	I'll just say... no. I hate double-sided discs (for instance some fullscreen/widescreen DVD's.) Plus it would cost more, and not be worth it. When DVD's came out, you wouldn't buy a DVD with a VHS on the back (even if that was possible).

11-14-2007, 09:57 PM	#20
Firestreak Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:64	I'd buy them as presents for friends without blu-ray players. A little motivation!

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