Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread - Page 1351 - Blu-ray Forum

Steedeel · 10-16-2020, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by alchav21

Thanks guys, but I'm the only one for Digital taking the blunt for all this. Cevolution helps out, but he is also a Physical guy. Hugh Grant is okay, but I think Jeff Goldblum as Dr Malcolm is cooler. His line about being on the lookout for the next ex-Mrs Malcolm is unforgettable!

You take the blunt and the brunt.

sapiendut · 10-16-2020, 01:29 PM

Netflix is cutting their 4K bitrate by up to 50%

https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.ph...kaiWiIB71lFJQo

avs commenter · 10-16-2020, 01:47 PM

As far as 4K streaming quality goes, I always thought Netflix was average at best. If they cut the bitrate they should also get rid of the upgrade fee for 4K. Especially since they are the only ones I know of that charge extra for it.

PenguinInfinity · 10-16-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

Netflix is cutting their 4K bitrate by up to 50%

https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.ph...kaiWiIB71lFJQo

Is this news going to re-posted every day?

sapiendut · 10-16-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

Is this news going to re-posted every day?

The news is dated October 15th, which is only yesterday

PenguinInfinity · 10-16-2020, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sapiendut

The news is dated October 15th, which is only yesterday

And it was posted yesterday:

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Netflix cuts 4K bitrate in half, promises same quality 4K video

https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.ph...&id=1602743673

bhampton · 10-16-2020, 06:44 PM

In light of this bandwidth reduction, I will cut my netfux bill in half.

I can because I pay them $0. I have my neighbor’s login but I actually haven’t looked for anything on Netfux for a long time. Seems Tubi and Pluto are more fun and there’s Hulu, Prime and YouTube too.

I want to DL this YouTube video as it’s so awesome...

That just wows me.

Steedeel · 10-16-2020, 09:21 PM

Hi guys, hope you all well. My sister is having complications with her kidney stones and is in so much pain she might have to go down to surgery tonight. I’m worried sick as she doesn’t seem strong enough after the COVID. Please do your usual thing guys and send positive thoughts our way. We need it.

Will find out in next few hours if she is indeed, going for surgery. The specialists are discussing right now. They think the stones are interfering with treatment so we may have little choice.

bhampton · 10-16-2020, 09:31 PM

Hopeful for you.

Vilya · 10-16-2020, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, hope you all well. My sister is having complications with her kidney stones and is in so much pain she might have to go down to surgery tonight. I’m worried sick as she doesn’t seem strong enough after the COVID. Please do your usual thing guys and send positive thoughts our way. We need it.

Will find out in next few hours if she is indeed, going for surgery. The specialists are discussing right now. They think the stones are interfering with treatment so we may have little choice.

I will do exactly that. My very best wishes to your sister, her husband, and all of your family.

Steedeel · 10-16-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I will do exactly that. My very best wishes to your sister, her husband, and all of your family.

I’m hoping positivity can help because it’s going to be nerve wracking. She even told us she feels weak today. Horrible situation.

Ender14 · 10-16-2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, hope you all well. My sister is having complications with her kidney stones and is in so much pain she might have to go down to surgery tonight. I’m worried sick as she doesn’t seem strong enough after the COVID. Please do your usual thing guys and send positive thoughts our way. We need it.

Will find out in next few hours if she is indeed, going for surgery. The specialists are discussing right now. They think the stones are interfering with treatment so we may have little choice.

Positive thoughts and wishes for your sister, her husband and yourself. I hope all turns out well.

gotmule · 10-17-2020, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, hope you all well. My sister is having complications with her kidney stones and is in so much pain she might have to go down to surgery tonight. I’m worried sick as she doesn’t seem strong enough after the COVID. Please do your usual thing guys and send positive thoughts our way. We need it.

Will find out in next few hours if she is indeed, going for surgery. The specialists are discussing right now. They think the stones are interfering with treatment so we may have little choice.

Sending good vibes across the pond for your family.

Wendell R. Breland · 10-17-2020, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Hi guys, hope you all well.

Hang in there mate, sometimes when you feel the weakest you have to put your best foot forward and present yourself as the strongest for your loved ones. Trying times worldwide.

Anthony P · 10-17-2020, 05:30 PM

probably on the late side but Steedeel I wish her all the best and hope she comes out of this well. I know this is impossibly hard times and you did not go into details (not that they are needed) but kidney stone surgery is one of the safest things so there are extremely good chances this will go well. I have had kidney stones a few times (once where I needed surgery) and it is an easy procedures for doctors to do.

Steedeel · 10-17-2020, 05:34 PM

Thanks everyone. Well, the doctors have just phoned and it wasn’t the kidney stone that was causing all the trouble, turns out her kidney was full of pus. They have cleared it all out and they say she should be much better now.
Had they left it another day, it could have turned to sepsis which obviously would have been devastating. So far, a success. She needs to stay in hospital for a while but maybe now she can start her recovery from COVID.

Hope you guys don’t mind me replying in general rather than individually but it’s been a long day, going to watch a film with a beer (I don’t drink normally)

Thanks guys, really appreciate it.

Anthony P · 10-17-2020, 05:56 PM

glad to hear the surgery turned out well and better then expected. And no there is no need to reply to each of individually.

alchav21 · 10-17-2020, 07:38 PM

Hi Steedeel, glad your sister is doing well and hope for a speedy recovery. Enjoy that beer and Movie. I've gone through different times and taste in beers, but you can't beat a good Mexican Beer. Right now I'm into Modelo Negra!

gotmule · 10-17-2020, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Thanks everyone. Well, the doctors have just phoned and it wasn’t the kidney stone that was causing all the trouble, turns out her kidney was full of pus. They have cleared it all out and they say she should be much better now.
Had they left it another day, it could have turned to sepsis which obviously would have been devastating. So far, a success. She needs to stay in hospital for a while but maybe now she can start her recovery from COVID.

Hope you guys don’t mind me replying in general rather than individually but it’s been a long day, going to watch a film with a beer (I don’t drink normally)

Thanks guys, really appreciate it.

Enjoy the beer and a movie! I just made a smoked old fashioned and will toast the good news.

Steedeel · 10-17-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony P

glad to hear the surgery turned out well and better then expected. And no there is no need to reply to each of individually.

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Originally Posted by alchav21

Hi Steedeel, glad your sister is doing well and hope for a speedy recovery. Enjoy that beer and Movie. I've gone through different times and taste in beers, but you can't beat a good Mexican Beer. Right now I'm into Modelo Negra!

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Originally Posted by gotmule

Enjoy the beer and a movie! I just made a smoked old fashioned and will toast the good news.

I did indeed, thanks guys. Watched Lords Of Chaos which I’m not going to forget anytime soon.

Nice pizza and washed it down with that oh so rare beer.

Thank all of you for your kind and supportive words. Appreciate every single message in this thread

10-16-2020, 01:29 PM	#27002
sapiendut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:3	Netflix is cutting their 4K bitrate by up to 50% https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.ph...kaiWiIB71lFJQo

10-16-2020, 01:47 PM	#27003
avs commenter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018 Trading Score:8	As far as 4K streaming quality goes, I always thought Netflix was average at best. If they cut the bitrate they should also get rid of the upgrade fee for 4K. Especially since they are the only ones I know of that charge extra for it.

10-16-2020, 09:21 PM	#27008
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Hi guys, hope you all well. My sister is having complications with her kidney stones and is in so much pain she might have to go down to surgery tonight. I’m worried sick as she doesn’t seem strong enough after the COVID. Please do your usual thing guys and send positive thoughts our way. We need it. Will find out in next few hours if she is indeed, going for surgery. The specialists are discussing right now. They think the stones are interfering with treatment so we may have little choice.

10-16-2020, 09:31 PM	#27009
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hopeful for you.

10-17-2020, 05:30 PM	#27015
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	probably on the late side but Steedeel I wish her all the best and hope she comes out of this well. I know this is impossibly hard times and you did not go into details (not that they are needed) but kidney stone surgery is one of the safest things so there are extremely good chances this will go well. I have had kidney stones a few times (once where I needed surgery) and it is an easy procedures for doctors to do.

10-17-2020, 05:34 PM	#27016
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Thanks everyone. Well, the doctors have just phoned and it wasn’t the kidney stone that was causing all the trouble, turns out her kidney was full of pus. They have cleared it all out and they say she should be much better now. Had they left it another day, it could have turned to sepsis which obviously would have been devastating. So far, a success. She needs to stay in hospital for a while but maybe now she can start her recovery from COVID. Hope you guys don’t mind me replying in general rather than individually but it’s been a long day, going to watch a film with a beer (I don’t drink normally) Thanks guys, really appreciate it.

10-17-2020, 05:56 PM	#27017
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	glad to hear the surgery turned out well and better then expected. And no there is no need to reply to each of individually.

10-17-2020, 07:38 PM	#27018
alchav21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:ST George, Utah Blu-ray collection:1 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:52	Hi Steedeel, glad your sister is doing well and hope for a speedy recovery. Enjoy that beer and Movie. I've gone through different times and taste in beers, but you can't beat a good Mexican Beer. Right now I'm into Modelo Negra!

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