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

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I can believe it. Heck, when I first got VR, 3 hours passed so fast. When I took the headset of, it was dark!

I like games, but it seems either VR or EPIC Fortnite could ruin playing movies because of its social interaction addiction. The missed work comments show where this could lead.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I often wonder if VR would convert some non gamers like yourself. It’s a very unique technology that Immerses you like nothing else in gaming.

Just was never a gamer, always to much to do (auto repair, painting, plumbing, electrical, construction, etc.). We only watch/and/or listen during evening and night hours. My preferred RR (real reality) is

[Show spoiler]

By the way, have you seen Spiderman: Into The Spider-verse 3D? It’s a very solid transfer that brings the animation to life. The depth is superb in certain sequences.

Have not but will try to put it on my radar.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

I like games, but it seems either VR or EPIC Fortnite could ruin playing movies because of its social interaction addiction. The missed work comments show where this could lead.

Tell me about it. Been preaching that for years now.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Just was never a gamer, always to much to do (auto repair, painting, plumbing, electrical, construction, etc.). We only watch/and/or listen during evening and night hours. My preferred RR (real reality) is

[Show spoiler]

Have not but will try to put it on my radar.

It’s a very interesting looking feature. Decent film as well.

[JohnAV]

I think this is a image of what you were discussing steeldeel

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

I think this is a image of what you were discussing steeldeel

Not seeing anything John.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Not seeing anything John.

The link is complicated or browser doesn't like image type
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/02Y8...13160209.0.jpg

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

The link is complicated or browser doesn't like image type
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/02Y8...13160209.0.jpg

Nope, not working. What is it?

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Nope, not working. What is it?

WebP is a relatively new image format with good compression and image quality, but is not yet supported by all web browsers and image viewers.

[alchav21]

You guys are kind of quiet today, here is something to mull over. If we are headed for a Streaming Future, lots of Bandwidth will be needed. California's Governor sees this, and is planning for it! What do you guys think?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/0...-possibilities

[sapiendut]

Wake me up when Netflix/ Amazon Prime/iTunes/Disney+ are doing at least 50 mbps 4K video streaming and lossless audio. Until then, I have no interest other than watching non-important offerings.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by alchav21

You guys are kind of quiet today, here is something to mull over. If we are headed for a Streaming Future, lots of Bandwidth will be needed. California's Governor sees this, and is planning for it! What do you guys think?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/0...-possibilities

See above post.

[Wendell R. Breland]

@ gotmule

What is the ceiling height in your home theater? Is your ceiling speakers attached to a ceiling joist? Did you do the install?

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by alchav21

You guys are kind of quiet today, here is something to mull over. If we are headed for a Streaming Future, lots of Bandwidth will be needed. California's Governor sees this, and is planning for it! What do you guys think?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/0...-possibilities

That your fantasy with fiber is still elevated. Calm down, nothing happens fast, and please don't move back to California, we are enjoying the fact you are in Utah!

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by sapiendut

Wake me up when Netflix/ Amazon Prime/iTunes/Disney+ are doing at least 50 mbps 4K video streaming and lossless audio. Until then, I have no interest other than watching non-important offerings.

I thought you might apply that to HMO Max more, they can't even do any 4K.

[sapiendut]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

I thought you might apply that to HMO Max more, they can't even do any 4K.

I don’t rven think it’s available in Canuckistan.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

That your fantasy with fiber is still elevated. Calm down, nothing happens fast, and please don't move back to California, we are enjoying the fact you are in Utah!

Yes California is great, but "Been there done that." I still have family and friends there, and visit often. I don't have to fantasias about Fiber, I have it. I've had it in my last two Communities, in Palm Desert I made it happen and here in St George I planned for it as part of my move. So you guys keep sleeping, and find out it's already too late!

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Yes California is great, but "Been there done that." I still have family and friends there, and visit often. I don't have to fantasias about Fiber, I have it. I've had it in my last two Communities, in Palm Desert I made it happen and here in St George I planned for it as part of my move. So you guys keep sleeping, and find out it's already too late!

I will have 1 GB fiber in my new home and I am super excited for the future! I will be able to order discs much faster!

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Ender14

I will have 1 GB fiber in my new home and I am super excited for the future! I will be able to order discs much faster!

That's good Ender14, at least you are ready but you should start thinning out that Disc Collection. Those DVD's are getting old!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/...feeds#image=18

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by alchav21

That's good Ender14, at least you are ready but you should start thinning out that Disc Collection. Those DVD's are getting old!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/...feeds#image=18

If we can play UHD and Blu-ray, we can play DVD. Sony and Microsoft just Secured another 15 years of guaranteed playback for all our discs even if they stopped making every player on the planet in five years. I still have my PS3 which came before the last generation. Bottom line, we will always have equipment so why would we worry about our DVD?