LOST DVD vs. BD - Blu-ray Forum

Teabaggins · 01-13-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by volcomsocal

How much better is the PQ of LOST on BD than on DVD?

not much better, buy the dvd. if anything, it's worse. DVD pwns BD

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Originally Posted by volcomsocal

Keep in mind, LOST is my favorite show. And to be honest, I think the PQ of LOST on DVD is extremely good. It's actually the best looking DVD I've ever watched, ever. Eventually, I will purchase all 6 seasons on BD.

seems like you have already made up your mind....

did you even try looking for the review?

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Originally Posted by volcomsocal

So, for those people who have watched LOST on DVD and BD, can you tell me how much better is the PQ on Blu?? Thanks brothas.

yeah, it's only your favorite show, so why would want the best audio/picture available? plus, no one on this site (blu-ray.com, in case you forgot) will ever suggest you replace a dvd with the BD.

jhiggy23 · 01-13-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

not much better, buy the dvd. if anything, it's worse. DVD pwns BD

seems like you have already made up your mind....

did you even try looking for the review?

yeah, it's only your favorite show, so why would want the best audio/picture available? plus, no one on this site (blu-ray.com, in case you forgot) will ever suggest you replace a dvd with the BD.

Lost looks absolutely incredible on blu. The depth in many scenes is as good as it gets and there is incredible detail. This should not even be a consideration. There are certain regrettable instances in which a blu only looks marginally better than the dvd, but they are few and far between and this is not one of them. It can be argued that Season 4 of Lost, or really any of the seasons except 1 (which still looks great, just not as good as 2 on), look almost as good as a blu can look.

volcomsocal · 01-13-2010, 07:20 PM

iam1bearcat - I have a 6 year old Sony home theater-in-a-box for a surround sound, so no HD audio for me, but it's a great system for the $175 I paid for it 6 years ago.

RSaurez - I can easily, and would much rather, purchase them at my local BB for $35 each. But then again, yes, I'm contemplating waiting until all 6 are released in a package this Christmas. Thing is, will the seasons ever be as cheap as they are right now?

Teabaggins - No need to be sarcastic. Yes, I've read over the reviews. The whole point to this post was to ask how MUCH better the PQ was on BD over DVD. I was just shocked with how good the PQ was with the DVD version.

ManUtd · 01-13-2010, 09:11 PM

I haven't seen lost on DVD but I can't imagine it better than the broadcast version especially on the PQ. Now the blu version OTOH, PQ is better than the broadcast version and the lossless audio is much better than broadcast.

TheZoof · 01-13-2010, 10:26 PM

I am watching all the lost on blu ray right now and they are some of the best quality blu's out there.

It is a must own.

42041 · 01-13-2010, 11:01 PM

I've only seen the last 2 seasons on blu, 4 is very good, 5 is pretty close to what I'd call reference quality.
Throw the DVDs away.

volcomsocal · 01-13-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 42041

Throw the DVDs away.

I don't own the dvds. A friend let me borrow them. And they look damn good for DVDs.

sfmarine · 01-13-2010, 11:25 PM

I'd still suggest giving them back and buying the Blu-ray.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...ve_blu-ray.htm

volcomsocal · 01-13-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I'd still suggest giving them back and buying the Blu-ray.

I will give them back before 6 starts and plan on buying the Blu 1-6 eventually, it's just a matter of when.

Arvin Clone · 01-14-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 42041

Throw the DVDs away.

Why throw them away? Sell them so you can buy more Blu-Rays.

SpaceDog · 01-14-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Arvin Clone

Why throw them away? Sell them so you can buy more Blu-Rays.

I've had very little luck with this locally. The local used store gives me a pittance for any kind of media I bring in. Lately I've been sending DVDs to my sister and her family when I'm done with them.

Teabaggins · 01-14-2010, 02:34 PM

just wrap the old dvds in saran wrap, run a lighter under the seam, and give them out at x-mas.

Bladestunner316 · 01-13-2010, 11:30 PM

The box set was a blind buy for me and not only do I love the show but Blu Ray makes all the difference. The PQ constantly impresses me. Their are a few moments where its to grainy but just stunning work. Feels like your there literally!!!!

Turnda643 · 01-14-2010, 03:41 AM

I just finished season 2. Never say the show on TV, but always wanted to. So about the time TF:ROTF was released on DVD/BD Best Buy had all seasons on sale for the same $35 a piece they are now. I got seasons 1-3 and with this current sale got 4 and 5. One of the key factors in getting these was the PQ on BD. I, as many others, cannot say enough about the PQ. and if you have the equipment to hear it in lossless audio, ........ bonus!!

So to you I say go to your BB and buy'em up. You could wait for the big complete boxset, but I personally dont think it will equate to the average of $35 a season. Basically, you wanna wait for the uber-boxset or start watching in all the HD spleader now?? Either way, you'll be happy with Lost on blu-ray.

volcomsocal · 01-14-2010, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Not sure where the desire to be obnoxious comes from. The OP asked a reasonable question and does not deserve to be mocked for doing so.

Thank you dude.

bogo5 · 01-14-2010, 05:23 AM

I always thought the DVD quality of LOST was superb especially back in the early days of the Show. But obviously its miles behind BD.

KEEP THE DVD's just for back up.

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01-13-2010, 07:20 PM	#3
volcomsocal Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:9	iam1bearcat - I have a 6 year old Sony home theater-in-a-box for a surround sound, so no HD audio for me, but it's a great system for the $175 I paid for it 6 years ago. RSaurez - I can easily, and would much rather, purchase them at my local BB for $35 each. But then again, yes, I'm contemplating waiting until all 6 are released in a package this Christmas. Thing is, will the seasons ever be as cheap as they are right now? Teabaggins - No need to be sarcastic. Yes, I've read over the reviews. The whole point to this post was to ask how MUCH better the PQ was on BD over DVD. I was just shocked with how good the PQ was with the DVD version.

01-13-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I haven't seen lost on DVD but I can't imagine it better than the broadcast version especially on the PQ. Now the blu version OTOH, PQ is better than the broadcast version and the lossless audio is much better than broadcast.

01-13-2010, 10:26 PM	#5
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I am watching all the lost on blu ray right now and they are some of the best quality blu's out there. It is a must own.

01-13-2010, 11:01 PM	#6
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	I've only seen the last 2 seasons on blu, 4 is very good, 5 is pretty close to what I'd call reference quality. Throw the DVDs away.

01-13-2010, 11:25 PM	#8
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I'd still suggest giving them back and buying the Blu-ray. http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...ve_blu-ray.htm

01-14-2010, 02:34 PM	#12
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	just wrap the old dvds in saran wrap, run a lighter under the seam, and give them out at x-mas.

01-13-2010, 11:30 PM	#13
Bladestunner316 Member Member since:Jan 2008	The box set was a blind buy for me and not only do I love the show but Blu Ray makes all the difference. The PQ constantly impresses me. Their are a few moments where its to grainy but just stunning work. Feels like your there literally!!!!

01-14-2010, 03:41 AM	#14
Turnda643 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:773 Blu-ray reviews:2	I just finished season 2. Never say the show on TV, but always wanted to. So about the time TF:ROTF was released on DVD/BD Best Buy had all seasons on sale for the same $35 a piece they are now. I got seasons 1-3 and with this current sale got 4 and 5. One of the key factors in getting these was the PQ on BD. I, as many others, cannot say enough about the PQ. and if you have the equipment to hear it in lossless audio, ........ bonus!! So to you I say go to your BB and buy'em up. You could wait for the big complete boxset, but I personally dont think it will equate to the average of $35 a season. Basically, you wanna wait for the uber-boxset or start watching in all the HD spleader now?? Either way, you'll be happy with Lost on blu-ray.

01-14-2010, 05:23 AM	#16
bogo5 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Australia	I always thought the DVD quality of LOST was superb especially back in the early days of the Show. But obviously its miles behind BD. KEEP THE DVD's just for back up.

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