PiP - what's the point? - Blu-ray Forum

SDG · 10-25-2007, 02:35 AM

I've got kids to distract me while the movie is playing.

KenThompson · 10-25-2007, 02:37 AM

All I want is the best picture and sound, thats it.

sj001 · 10-25-2007, 02:54 AM

I personally almost never have even watched any of my favorite movies even with just the AUDIO commentary, so to have a little window with a dude/chick's face in it while I am watching a flick would annoy the hell out of me. I think PiP is really way overrated, the feature just does not seem that appealing to me.

clyon · 10-25-2007, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj001

I personally almost never have even watched any of my favorite movies even with just the AUDIO commentary, so to have a little window with a dude/chick's face in it while I am watching a flick would annoy the hell out of me. I think PiP is really way overrated, the feature just does not seem that appealing to me.

^^ yup

Also people with plasma tv's, the little box could get burned in if they used the PIP to much.

Manco · 10-25-2007, 03:07 AM

The point of PIP is to give the HD-DVD camp something to whine about with Blu-ray. I would venture to say 99% of HD-DVD watchers never use it. But they'll talk it up on all forums as this big deficiency with BD.

As soon as we have it...those sad bunch of losers will have nothing to talk about anymore. We're doing them a favor right now so they don't go bored out their minds.

jaymzbo · 10-25-2007, 03:16 AM

PIP is not important to me. To be honest, I never watch the special features at all anymore. I'm just interested in the movie itself.

I was a really late adopter to DVD itself, buying my first DVD player in 2002 (yes my 1st DVD player was purchased in 21st century) At first, the gag reels, bloopers, and other special feautures were interesting. But that only lasted for about six months. And I have never played the commentaries unless it was on accident. Since then I just watch and enjoy the movie.

So what would be the point of PIP for me? To have something I could do a couple of times, say, "oh that's cool" and then forget completely about after novelty wears out....in other words there is no point for me

w_tanoto · 10-25-2007, 08:34 AM

i can't watch movie while somebody talking in PIP

tru2blu707 · 10-25-2007, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manco

The point of PIP is to give the HD-DVD camp something to whine about with Blu-ray. I would venture to say 99% of HD-DVD watchers never use it. But they'll talk it up on all forums as this big deficiency with BD.

As soon as we have it...those sad bunch of losers will have nothing to talk about anymore. We're doing them a favor right now so they don't go bored out their minds.

VERY true...if we have all the features HD DVD has and then some.... they would have nothing else to brag about....and hopefully just bow out of this fight that they have been losing since BD came out

Wheelman1970 · 10-25-2007, 06:20 PM

It is quite pointless. If I am watching the ballgame on Hi-Def, one of the main reasons I purchased my XBR2 - I want to watch it in all it's 60" glory - not have it split screen or PiP.

Rustmonsteru · 10-25-2007, 06:26 PM

PiP might be fun on video games i.e. seeing your teamates hud. You could see through their eyes as they get gunned down in a fps or something. I'm grasping at straws here for novel uses I'd care about.

TauRus · 10-25-2007, 06:26 PM

The only reason I want PiP on Blu is to finally stop HD-DVD fans talk about it.
I will make sure it is disabled on my player. If I am ever curious to see that "making of" material, I can always go to extras. I especially hate the pop-up icons during the movie playback. Remember the "Angle" icon floating on your screen. I always made sure to deactivate that, I never found alternative angle shooting of particular value. When I watch a movie I do not want anything to distract me.

jamclaur · 10-25-2007, 07:46 PM

Completely pointless if you ask me. I never use audio commentary, so video commentary is going to be even more useless.

sj001 · 10-25-2007, 07:48 PM

The only extra features I ever use is watching extra documentaries or making of featurettes that come with movies... that's about it. Even deleted scenes I rarely bother with, since most of the time, you can REALLY see why they cut them out!

JJ_L · 10-25-2007, 07:48 PM

I agree. It is a pretty useless feature. I dont think the majority of people would actually care for it.

Woody · 10-25-2007, 08:03 PM

PiP is so freakin lame.

Magic · 10-25-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenThompson

All I want is the best picture and sound, thats it.

Amen!

View Poll Results: Is Pip important to u
yes	12	13.64%
no	52	59.09%
dont care	24	27.27%
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10-25-2007, 07:48 PM	#13
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	The only extra features I ever use is watching extra documentaries or making of featurettes that come with movies... that's about it. Even deleted scenes I rarely bother with, since most of the time, you can REALLY see why they cut them out! Last edited by sj001; 10-25-2007 at 07:52 PM.

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10-25-2007, 02:35 AM	#1
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	I've got kids to distract me while the movie is playing.

10-25-2007, 02:37 AM	#2
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	All I want is the best picture and sound, thats it.

10-25-2007, 02:54 AM	#3
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I personally almost never have even watched any of my favorite movies even with just the AUDIO commentary, so to have a little window with a dude/chick's face in it while I am watching a flick would annoy the hell out of me. I think PiP is really way overrated, the feature just does not seem that appealing to me.

10-25-2007, 03:07 AM	#5
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	The point of PIP is to give the HD-DVD camp something to whine about with Blu-ray. I would venture to say 99% of HD-DVD watchers never use it. But they'll talk it up on all forums as this big deficiency with BD. As soon as we have it...those sad bunch of losers will have nothing to talk about anymore. We're doing them a favor right now so they don't go bored out their minds.

10-25-2007, 03:16 AM	#6
jaymzbo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:NW FL Blu-ray collection:311 Trading Score:1	PIP is not important to me. To be honest, I never watch the special features at all anymore. I'm just interested in the movie itself. I was a really late adopter to DVD itself, buying my first DVD player in 2002 (yes my 1st DVD player was purchased in 21st century) At first, the gag reels, bloopers, and other special feautures were interesting. But that only lasted for about six months. And I have never played the commentaries unless it was on accident. Since then I just watch and enjoy the movie. So what would be the point of PIP for me? To have something I could do a couple of times, say, "oh that's cool" and then forget completely about after novelty wears out....in other words there is no point for me

10-25-2007, 08:34 AM	#7
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	i can't watch movie while somebody talking in PIP

10-25-2007, 06:20 PM	#9
Wheelman1970 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Calgary, AB	It is quite pointless. If I am watching the ballgame on Hi-Def, one of the main reasons I purchased my XBR2 - I want to watch it in all it's 60" glory - not have it split screen or PiP.

10-25-2007, 06:26 PM	#10
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	PiP might be fun on video games i.e. seeing your teamates hud. You could see through their eyes as they get gunned down in a fps or something. I'm grasping at straws here for novel uses I'd care about.

10-25-2007, 06:26 PM	#11
TauRus Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Chicago NW burbs	The only reason I want PiP on Blu is to finally stop HD-DVD fans talk about it. I will make sure it is disabled on my player. If I am ever curious to see that "making of" material, I can always go to extras. I especially hate the pop-up icons during the movie playback. Remember the "Angle" icon floating on your screen. I always made sure to deactivate that, I never found alternative angle shooting of particular value. When I watch a movie I do not want anything to distract me.

10-25-2007, 07:46 PM	#12
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	Completely pointless if you ask me. I never use audio commentary, so video commentary is going to be even more useless.

10-25-2007, 07:48 PM	#14
JJ_L Member Member since:Aug 2007	I agree. It is a pretty useless feature. I dont think the majority of people would actually care for it.

10-25-2007, 08:03 PM	#15
Woody Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:175 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:165	PiP is so freakin lame.

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