Blockbuster Puts Itself Up For Sale

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by Allforce

Eh I'd look at your internet connection then, the HD movies stream just fine on NetFlix for me without a hitch.

who said there is a hitch? It just looks and sounds like crap if you care what your movies look or sound like. It has nothing to do with internet connection (at least directly), it has to do with resolution and compression. The max Netflix streams is 4mbps, you can't getter better quality then that, on the other hand BD has a max of 40Mbps (just for video). 10x the BW makes a big difference in what you see and what you hear. Have you even watched a movie on BD? If not then I can understand why you just don't get what we are talking about.

Comparing Blockbuster to a BMW, that's a stretch lol. They ran themselves out of business with their outdated model and sticking their fingers in their ears when the industry moved on. Good riddance I say

Who compared BB to BMW? I said Blu-ray is like a BMW where streaming or DVDs are like a Lada. It does not matter if someone uses/used BB or Nertflix, they both offer BD and low quality streaming. You asked “what's the problem with streaming?” and that was what I (and rob) explained. There is nothing wrong with it as a concept but you are willing to live with a Lada to save 1$ or 2$ a month over a BMW. Most people here care a lot more for the big difference in images and sound and a lot less for the small price increase of a 1-2$. After all, it is meant to be one of the simple and easily accessible pleasures in life so why not go for the good stuff when there is practically no price difference.

[Allforce]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

who said there is a hitch? It just looks and sounds like crap if you care what your movies look or sound like. It has nothing to do with internet connection (at least directly), it has to do with resolution and compression. The max Netflix streams is 4mbps, you can't getter better quality then that, on the other hand BD has a max of 40Mbps (just for video). 10x the BW makes a big difference in what you see and what you hear. Have you even watched a movie on BD? If not then I can understand why you just don't get what we are talking about.

Well that's your opinion I guess, its not right or wrong. Streaming works fine for me, looks and sounds amazing and I will continue to pay for the service and encourage others to as well. I guess I should check out a movie on Blu-Ray sometime, is there a website or forum that has news or reviews of this new format that you know of?

[Anthony P]

Originally Posted by Allforce

Well that's your opinion I guess, its not right or wrong. Streaming works fine for me, looks and sounds amazing and I will continue to pay for the service and encourage others to as well. I guess I should check out a movie on Blu-Ray sometime, is there a website or forum that has news or reviews of this new format that you know of?

no one is telling you not to use it, you came in a BB thread to ask why people don't like streaming and so I answered your question. If you can't handle the truth then don't ask the question.

If a person has extremely low standards then yes streaming could be good enough, but that is as far as opinion goes. The fact is that there is what the movie should look and sound like, how close BD is from that ideal and how extremely far what Netflix offers today is from it. That difference between BD and Netflix is not an opinion, that is measurable, and is fact.

If one day Netflix adds 7.1 lossless audio and high bitrate (60Mbps+) 1080p then we can discuss opinions on how Netflix looks and sound. But now there is no question, like comparing a Lada that is several years old to a BMW.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by Allforce

Well that's your opinion I guess, its not right or wrong. Streaming works fine for me, looks and sounds amazing and I will continue to pay for the service and encourage others to as well. I guess I should check out a movie on Blu-Ray sometime, is there a website or forum that has news or reviews of this new format that you know of?

Saying that Blu-ray has better PQ and AQ compared to Netfix is not opinion, it's common sense. Not to mention fact. Streaming may be "good enough" for you, it just isn't for most who have spent the time, money and effort to have a nice home theater. It is at best a way to see films not yet available on the format. Even then, in a lot of cases the DVD far exceeds what is available through streaming. Provided you have a proper set-up.

[DimeMecka]

Its pretty bad when they cant even compete with RED BOX!!!

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Whats going on with Blockbuster now? In my newest Home Theater magazine, it says they're gonna have the 28 day window for Fox, Universal, and Warner releases but it doesn't affect their kiosk machines. It doesn't matter because the kiosk machines near me don't carry blu-ray. Is this how studios are trying to make more money?

I'm freakin pissed now.

[FlipperWasIrish]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Whats going on with Blockbuster now? In my newest Home Theater magazine, it says they're gonna have the 28 day window for Fox, Universal, and Warner releases but it doesn't affect their kiosk machines. It doesn't matter because the kiosk machines near me don't carry blu-ray. Is this how studios are trying to make more money?

I'm freakin pissed now.

I think you got it backwards (I could be wrong).

I'm pretty sure the agreements ONLY effect the kiosks. The stores will be the same as usual.

[Hunk Golden]

Originally Posted by FlipperWasIrish

I think you got it backwards (I could be wrong).

I'm pretty sure the agreements ONLY effect the kiosks. The stores will be the same as usual.

This is the correct answer. Their kiosks have the lame 1 month thing. Blockbuster is a sinking ship, but it's going down REAL fast if the stores lose their 1 month advantage.

[mytran80]

Originally Posted by DimeMecka

Its pretty bad when they cant even compete with RED BOX!!!

they have blockbuster box same as redbox but the vending machine is blue instead of red , they are competing.....