Using DVD boxes for BDs? - Blu-ray Forum

The Lion King · 05-10-2008, 04:53 AM

I own heaps and heaps and heaps of DVDs, some because I enjoyed them, some because I loved them to bits, and some both all of the above and because they have a great DVD cover. Since quite a few Blu-ray covers annoy me - the huge "Maximum High-Def" logo on the front, the back cover being plastered with "high definition" "high definition" "blu-ray!" "high definition!" logos and almost the only thing on the entire back cover that's relevant to the movie is the plot text - If I have both a DVD and a BD of a movie, why not just swap the discs round and use the DVD box as the main storage facility? I mean, I've always preferred the look of the DVD boxes, and I bought the Texas Chain Saw Massacre DVD twice just because the second one had a steel cover.

Anyone else considered this? No thread crapping.

spotnick · 05-10-2008, 05:04 AM

I completely understand where you're coming from. I too am very fond of the DVD amrays, but at the same time I prefer the Blu-Ray case simply for it being Thinner and Smaller thus creating the ability to put more of them in my storage space. In due time, all the "HIGH DEFINITION!!!!" things on the packages will disappear. DVD cases used to be so ugly to me.

Zyclone · 05-10-2008, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spotnick

I completely understand where you're coming from. I too am very fond of the DVD amrays, but at the same time I prefer the Blu-Ray case simply for it being Thinner and Smaller thus creating the ability to put more of them in my storage space. In due time, all the "HIGH DEFINITION!!!!" things on the packages will disappear. DVD cases used to be so ugly to me.

aussie blu ray cases are alot more thicker then the us cases.

i prefer blu ray cases myself makes my collection look neater on my shelf.

spotnick · 05-10-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyclone

aussie blu ray cases are alot more thicker then the us cases.

That sucks. And here I am the other day complaining that the case for Blade Runner is too thick (size of OLD double disc DVD amrays)

dieheart · 05-10-2008, 05:50 AM

I prefere the blu ray cases. Its just refreshing to look at vs the DVD cases.

Petra_Kalbrain · 05-10-2008, 06:03 AM

I love my Blu-ray cases EXACTLY the way they are. While stored on the shelf, there is no need to worry about all of the "labels" plastered on the cover art. If all of my Blu-rays were displayed with the cover facing out, it might be a different story. As is, 184 Blu-rays mixed in with my 600 DVDs in the exact same cases would not only piss me off when trying to remember which are Blu-ray and which aren't, but it would also take away from the fact that when people come over and see my Blu-ray collection they wouldn't comment on it... or even ASK ABOUT THE FORMAT... OR ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION! Because of those cases I have been able to enlighten SO MANY people about the benefits of Blu-ray. I RESPECT THE BLU-RAY CASE AS IT IS!!!

ayS · 05-10-2008, 06:14 AM

i prefer the blu-ray over the dvd covers because of there thinness and how you can see thru the blu. but if i had to use dvd covers i would. either way. its just preference.

jw · 05-10-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyclone

aussie blu ray cases are alot more thicker then the us cases.
i prefer blu ray cases myself makes my collection look neater on my shelf.

SAME as UK cases

Quote:

Originally Posted by spotnick

That sucks. And here I am the other day complaining that the case for Blade Runner is too thick (size of OLD double disc DVD amrays)

Thats the size of them, the UK and aussie cases are like the Die hard collection size(one with 4 movies) I didnt like them at first but they have grown on me

Zaphod · 05-10-2008, 06:29 AM

I am partial to my Blu-ray cases, I love the uniformity. I hated having different types of DVD cases. Those crappy Warner clasping cases really threw off the look of my DVD display.

jw · 05-10-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

I am partial to my Blu-ray cases, I love the uniformity. I hated having different types of DVD cases. Those crappy Warner clasping cases really threw off the look of my DVD display.

I have all the WB cases on a seperate shelf, actually I have 4 shelves worth

...

Zaphod · 05-10-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

I have all the WB cases on a seperate shelf, actually I have 4 shelves worth

...

I am even more

...I never thought about doing that. My whole collection is alphabetized by format, I should have done that to start with huh?

Original-6ix · 05-10-2008, 07:29 AM

you should join a cover site and print off some nice custom covers if you dont like the look of some blu covers, thats what i did cuz here in canada alot of covers have both english and french packaging and that above all bugs me to the bone, but if you dont like the blu cases ( i love them) then stick with the original dvd cases,

MOONPHASE · 05-10-2008, 07:58 AM

i didnt even buy Bandai Visual's 1st Blu-Rays just because they were in a dvd case and included an unnecessary dvd with it and a whole bunch of extra stuff i dont need with it being too pricy

Raf008 · 05-10-2008, 09:42 AM

I prefere the blu ray cases and the dvd covers ( with few exceptions). What can i do?
1. Buy both dvd and BD ( too expensive and no spacefriendly

)
2. Buy a BD only and print a custom cover.

3. Buy a dvd and use a Blu-ray cases ?

or wait for final edition on BD with nice cover and all bonuses ( like Blade Runner collector's edition.)

Jesterkeeters · 05-10-2008, 09:43 AM

I love my Blu Ray cases and the uniformity they keep on my movie tier...So I'll stick with my Blu

JasonS · 05-10-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesterkeeters

I love my Blu Ray cases and the uniformity they keep on my movie tier...So I'll stick with my Blu

Same for me. I love how like Lost - Season 3 for example or Blade Runner are multi disc sets but they still come in a blu plastic case that is the same height and type as the rest of my collection. I couldn't stand how some DVD's would be plastic cases, others cardboard cases, TV show sets being all over the board, etc.

DetroitSportsFan · 05-10-2008, 01:50 PM

I prefer the BD cases. They're more display friendly.

WriteSimply · 05-10-2008, 02:00 PM

The reason NOT to do what the OP did is simple: If you want to move houses or apartment or if your friends like to borrow your movies, you'd have to supervise the transaction. I'd hate to sell off what you thought is a DVD with a BD inside.

fuad

TenEightyP · 05-10-2008, 02:19 PM

I like the fact that Blu-ray cases are smaller - to me the less storage space needed the better. I don't like the confusion of switching discs around, so much potential to losing or not being able to find a disc.

What I do hate is all of the "Hi-Def" logo'ing across BD covers. The sooner the studios put on a clear uncluttered cover art the better. The back is where you put all of the advertising and features.

._.

McHairy21 · 05-10-2008, 02:48 PM

I Personally Store All My BDs In VHS Cases, lol

I Enjoy The Little Blu Cases, To Each His Own

05-10-2008, 04:53 AM	#1
The Lion King Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Somewhere you aren't. Blu-ray collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:20	Using DVD boxes for BDs? I own heaps and heaps and heaps of DVDs, some because I enjoyed them, some because I loved them to bits, and some both all of the above and because they have a great DVD cover. Since quite a few Blu-ray covers annoy me - the huge "Maximum High-Def" logo on the front, the back cover being plastered with "high definition" "high definition" "blu-ray!" "high definition!" logos and almost the only thing on the entire back cover that's relevant to the movie is the plot text - If I have both a DVD and a BD of a movie, why not just swap the discs round and use the DVD box as the main storage facility? I mean, I've always preferred the look of the DVD boxes, and I bought the Texas Chain Saw Massacre DVD twice just because the second one had a steel cover. Anyone else considered this? No thread crapping.

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05-10-2008, 05:04 AM	#2
spotnick Active Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	I completely understand where you're coming from. I too am very fond of the DVD amrays, but at the same time I prefer the Blu-Ray case simply for it being Thinner and Smaller thus creating the ability to put more of them in my storage space. In due time, all the "HIGH DEFINITION!!!!" things on the packages will disappear. DVD cases used to be so ugly to me.

05-10-2008, 05:50 AM	#5
dieheart Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Blu-ray reviews:1	I prefere the blu ray cases. Its just refreshing to look at vs the DVD cases.

05-10-2008, 06:03 AM	#6
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I love my Blu-ray cases EXACTLY the way they are. While stored on the shelf, there is no need to worry about all of the "labels" plastered on the cover art. If all of my Blu-rays were displayed with the cover facing out, it might be a different story. As is, 184 Blu-rays mixed in with my 600 DVDs in the exact same cases would not only piss me off when trying to remember which are Blu-ray and which aren't, but it would also take away from the fact that when people come over and see my Blu-ray collection they wouldn't comment on it... or even ASK ABOUT THE FORMAT... OR ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION! Because of those cases I have been able to enlighten SO MANY people about the benefits of Blu-ray. I RESPECT THE BLU-RAY CASE AS IT IS!!!

05-10-2008, 06:14 AM	#7
ayS Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:San Diego, CA 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:526	i prefer the blu-ray over the dvd covers because of there thinness and how you can see thru the blu. but if i had to use dvd covers i would. either way. its just preference.

05-10-2008, 06:29 AM	#9
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	I am partial to my Blu-ray cases, I love the uniformity. I hated having different types of DVD cases. Those crappy Warner clasping cases really threw off the look of my DVD display.

05-10-2008, 07:29 AM	#12
Original-6ix Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:just north of Toronto Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:29	you should join a cover site and print off some nice custom covers if you dont like the look of some blu covers, thats what i did cuz here in canada alot of covers have both english and french packaging and that above all bugs me to the bone, but if you dont like the blu cases ( i love them) then stick with the original dvd cases,

05-10-2008, 07:58 AM	#13
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	i didnt even buy Bandai Visual's 1st Blu-Rays just because they were in a dvd case and included an unnecessary dvd with it and a whole bunch of extra stuff i dont need with it being too pricy

05-10-2008, 09:42 AM	#14
Raf008 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:France	I prefere the blu ray cases and the dvd covers ( with few exceptions). What can i do? 1. Buy both dvd and BD ( too expensive and no spacefriendly ) 2. Buy a BD only and print a custom cover. 3. Buy a dvd and use a Blu-ray cases ? or wait for final edition on BD with nice cover and all bonuses ( like Blade Runner collector's edition.)

05-10-2008, 09:43 AM	#15
Jesterkeeters Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Location:On the Internet Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:115	I love my Blu Ray cases and the uniformity they keep on my movie tier...So I'll stick with my Blu

05-10-2008, 01:50 PM	#17
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I prefer the BD cases. They're more display friendly.

05-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#18
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	The reason NOT to do what the OP did is simple: If you want to move houses or apartment or if your friends like to borrow your movies, you'd have to supervise the transaction. I'd hate to sell off what you thought is a DVD with a BD inside. fuad

05-10-2008, 02:19 PM	#19
TenEightyP Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:1071 Blu-ray collection:5905 DVD collection:140	I like the fact that Blu-ray cases are smaller - to me the less storage space needed the better. I don't like the confusion of switching discs around, so much potential to losing or not being able to find a disc. What I do hate is all of the "Hi-Def" logo'ing across BD covers. The sooner the studios put on a clear uncluttered cover art the better. The back is where you put all of the advertising and features. ._.

05-10-2008, 02:48 PM	#20
McHairy21 Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Hot Tucson, Arizona Posts:8,000,000,000	I Personally Store All My BDs In VHS Cases, lol I Enjoy The Little Blu Cases, To Each His Own

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