Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Do not mention research when you have not linked to any at all.

The only "preparation" that you have implied is to self euthanize:



That isn't preparation; that's defeatism. Defeatism is central to all of your worthless and baseless predictions; there is never any hope offered, just your resignation and doom.

When all pleasure is taken from you, where is the hope?

Still, never mind!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

Steedeel never provides any solutions. He seems to think that worrying about the future is a form of preparation.

Solutions are a new battery technology for storage and solar panels that last all day. Both possibilities are slim so.........

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Solutions are a new battery technology for storage and solar panels that last all day. Both possibilities are slim so.........

Solar panels do "last all day." They just don't perform their function at night. They actually last for many years.

With all of the wondrous advancements in technology that have occurred just in our life times, you can not envision improved batteries? You have no vision.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Solar panels do "last all day." They just don't perform their function at night. They actually last for many years.

With all of the wondrous advancements in technology that have occurred just in our life times, you can not envision improved batteries? You have no vision.

They are said to last 15-20 years these days.

Batteries? Their capacity would have to increase quite a lot to be viable.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

They are said to last 15-20 years these days.

Batteries? Their capacity would have to increase quite a lot to be viable.

Nope.

The systems would have to be more efficient like VR or watching on a phone.

Sucks but you got to burn that bridge when you come to it.

My iPad would charge enough to watch a movie at night if not several.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Nope.

The systems would have to be more efficient like VR or watching on a phone.

Sucks but you got to burn that bridge when you come to it.

My iPad would charge enough to watch a movie at night if not several.

How would you watch? VR and mobile would both require Wi-Fi like I said before.

[Vilya]

The only utility outage that I deal with with any frequency are sustained internet service outages.

In more interesting news, at least to me, I noticed that I may have set a disc buying record this month. I have bought 61 titles so far and we still have 10 days to go.

[bhampton]

If buying movies doesn't solve the problem, at least it's still fun to buy movies.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

The only utility outage that I deal with with any frequency are sustained internet service outages.

In more interesting news, at least to me, I noticed that I may have set a disc buying record this month. I have bought 61 titles so far and we still have 10 days to go.

More interesting than the very future of our passion? I think not!

But very well done!

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by bhampton

If buying movies doesn't solve the problem, at least it's still fun to buy movies.

Its better if you shop in essential stores that have stock and buy there then ordering though the mail. That way your helping the industry and local stores.

[bhampton]

I stopped into Newbury Comics and didn't see anything I wanted.

Don't think they are essential because they only just re-opened.

I was all set to buy some at Walmart when they ran out of a few titles I wanted.

Buying on EBay problably doesn't support the right types of things but Monsters University UHD BD for $9.99? .. I think Ebay's going to be a place I buy more often.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I stopped into Newbury Comics and didn't see anything I wanted.

Don't think they are essential because they only just re-opened.

I was all set to buy some at Walmart when they ran out of a few titles I wanted.

Buying on EBay problably doesn't support the right types of things but Monster University UHD BD for $9.99 new .. I think Ebay's going to be a place I buy more often.

Target is usually opened. They also have a 15% off on a lot of BD/4K's

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

Target is usually opened. They also have a 15% off on a lot of BD/4K's

It's just no where near me. I shop at Target when I can.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

Its better if you shop in essential stores that have stock and buy there then ordering though the mail. That way your helping the industry and local stores.

"Essential stores" near me stock little more than beer and cheesy poofs.



In order to obtain the diverse selection of titles that I wanted, ordering online was required. It was safer, too, as my computer can't infect me like other store shoppers could. Safety AND selection first.

Lastly, whether I bought my movies from a Walmart store or from Walmart.com makes no difference; the money all went to the same company.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

More interesting than the very future of our passion? I think not!

But very well done!

My passions are all doing just fine. I have the option to power my home theater by using an exercise bike. It ensures that I am entertained and that I keep my svelte 32" waistline both.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have bought 61 titles so far and we still have 10 days to go.

I believe the shrinks have a name for that . That is some serious researching and data gathering, congrats on your purchase.

Me, been doing lots of research on double conversion UPS's. I have my projector on a UPS but it is the break type (much cheaper) meaning a few msec to switch from line to battery power. With a momentary power outage my projector switched off with no cool down. Should not have this problem with a double conversion UP.

[Boccaccio]

Originally Posted by Vilya

In more interesting news, at least to me, I noticed that I may have set a disc buying record this month. I have bought 61 titles so far and we still have 10 days to go.

I think you should go for a nice round number, like 100.
The economy needs you.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I noticed that I may have set a disc buying record this month. I have bought 61 titles so far and we still have 10 days to go.

Boy Vilya, you're really keeping the Disc Market afloat. That's easily from $1000 to $1500 depending if they are BD or 4K. Some people don't pay that for a 4K TV or 4K Player! That 5% UHD 4K sales is all you!

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Boy Vilya, you're really keeping the Disc Market afloat. That's easily from $1000 to $1500 depending if they are BD or 4K. Some people don't pay that for a 4K TV or 4K Player! That 5% UHD 4K sales is all you!

It's both an honor and my duty.

As for the spending, there have been some really great sales this month. I've made out like a bandit.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Boccaccio

I think you should go for a nice round number, like 100.
The economy needs you.

A noble plan! One that would cause my family to not only admire my commitment, but one that would lead them to having me committed.