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

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

See I was under the impression this thread had nothing to do with streaming. It was Physical Media sales and rentals versus EST/VOD.

And I thought it was about Vudu's pre-order offer for Mulan.

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by Vilya

And I thought it was about Vudu's pre-order offer for Mulan.

Even with that email ad and the email you received, I am not 100% convinced it really is an EST. Guess I will have to wait just a few more days to see what's what.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Yes, and you know so much about marketing, I was going by the Best Buy prices. The pricing is different depending on the Seller, and what they pay and the Profit Margin they want. You're right no Seller wants to take a loss they want to make a profit, but if a product is not selling the price comes down. Well the Disc Market keeps going down, so we will soon know if they keep making those Discs.

Originally Posted by alchav21

That information that Wendell had about BD cost coming down only means that the Profit Margin has probably come down too. If people don't want to pay the Market Price then the cost for making that Disc will not be met. Putting that Disc Market in jeopardy!

You continue to harp about disks in jeopardy, and you wonder why you get picked on? I post about streaming as well as media, but I don't say disks are in jeopardy. Do you think you can post without being biased? Just wondering.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Even with that email ad and the email you received, I am not 100% convinced it really is an EST. Guess I will have to wait just a few more days to see what's what.

That's the best that I can do unless you wanna give me $30 to buy it with and I'll tell you what I get. I sure won't spend that much of my money on a digital copy even if it is for "forever."

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by Vilya

That's the best that I can do unless you wanna give me $30 to buy it with and I'll tell you what I get. I sure won't spend that much of my money on a digital copy even if it is for "forever."

Give you $30? Just a minute . . .



Only 4 more days to wait.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Give you $30? Just a minute . . .

[Show spoiler]

Only 4 more days to wait.

Fine; buy it for yourself then. See if I care.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

You continue to harp about disks in jeopardy, and you wonder why you get picked on? I post about streaming as well as media, but I don't say disks are in jeopardy. Do you think you can post without being biased? Just wondering.

I don't mind that he is biased; I am biased myself. Most of us probably are to some degree.

The fact that he takes so much pleasure in constantly telling us that physical media is doomed is what is annoying. Worse still, he wants this to happen and he loves reminding us of that, too.

Even though I have criticized streaming, I have never hoped for it to disappear like he has with discs.

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Fine; buy it for yourself then. See if I care.

I try not to piss money away. I will reup my sub for Disney+ at the end of this month to catch Season 2 of The Mandalorian so I will not have to pay extra for it anyways.

[JohnAV]

Apple TV 4K is finally playing 4K YouTube video with their 2.05.01 app as of this evening. Using tvOS 14.2 beta2, but should be the same with 14.0.1

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Cevolution was right, you guys are like Pack Wolves, just jump on the Streaming Guy. Maybe he will come back and straighten you guys out.

I'm not going to hold your hand all of the time Alchav ... Sometimes you do make valid points, which don't deserve the full on assault that you cop from some of these guys. After reading through the current attack on you, I do think there have been some exaggerations thrown around regarding how malice some of your comments truly are, and that a couple of members have tried to do what they regularly do, twisting some of this to fit in with their agendas. That plus they're partly just after a pat on the back from their friends on here and those that agree with them. Also, some that fight for the opposite end of the argument who have referred to you as a troll, can be considered as being one themselves imo. I see their point about your use of the sunglasses face emoji though... Perhaps sometimes you don't always realise it's context.

Originally Posted by Ender14

Are you so insecure in your choices that your preferred format should be the only one available?

I think the physical media cult in this thread are insecure too, they wouldn't care what Alchav says and let it get to them, and waste their time arguing with him and trying to defend their position otherwise.

Originally Posted by Ender14

Do you kick puppies in your spare time as well?

There are members that post in this thread that I would absolutely boot even if they were puppies

Anyway... I've got better things to do, it's an absolutely beautiful day here in Sydney today, I'm on my way to the beach.

[cheez avenger]

For those members stateside, Amazon UK now has the Dawn of the Dead 4K set available for pre-order. My copy came out to $82 and some change shipped. Fantastic price.

FYI

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

For those members stateside, Amazon UK now has the Dawn of the Dead 4K set available for pre-order. My copy came out to $82 and some change shipped. Fantastic price.

FYI

How nice! Let us know what you think of it once you have had a chance to watch it.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

There are members that post in this thread that I would absolutely boot even if they were puppies

You are not well. Get help.

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by bhampton

You are not well. Get help.

It was clearly a joke, and the fact that you seem to have taken it seriously, suggests that you really need to get off of the internet, and actually do something more with your life

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

It was clearly a joke, and the fact that you seem to have taken it seriously, suggests that you really need to get off of the internet, and actually do something more with your life

I reported it.

I’ll go if you will. I love it here but it’s a fair trade if you ask me.

Sick troll.

You think it’s ok to threaten people? You will learn in time there’s always a bigger fish.

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I reported it.

I’ll go if you will.

Sick troll.

For what? For something that was obviously a joke, which I put in context with an emoji, and because you don't like seeing a different opinion to yours and your friends? Anyway, I thought you put me on your ignore list weeks ago... If you don't like what I say, then perhaps you should actually do it this time

[bhampton]

I did but you left this thread for a while ... I thought maybe you would come back with a better attitude. Nope

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I did but you left this thread for a while ... I thought maybe you would come back with a better attitude. It that seems beyond you.

That's where our opinions differ... I think the attitudes of some of your best buddies that post in this thread needs improving

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

That's where our opinions differ... I think the attitudes of some of your best buddies that post in this thread needs improving

You really need to get over yourself.

[Cevolution]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

You really need to get over yourself.