Blu ray should offer combo discs to play in standard dvd players - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Kristin Simard · 02-15-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MouseRider

How about a DVD that comes with a VHS tape?

I'd prefer a BD that comes with a wax cylinder.

Thatcher · 02-15-2008, 01:02 AM

I would be nice so I could watch movies in my car , or on planes.
But the Blu side would have to be 100% PQ & AQ
I have only bought 1 DVD in the last year and 2 months Knocked Up.
165 on BLU.

j_rocca42 · 02-15-2008, 01:02 AM

Combo discs suck. No doubt about it.

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

I'd prefer a BD that comes with a wax cylinder.

I must admit, you make a strong arguement

GORT · 02-15-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by filmkr27

One of the saddest things with the demise of HD-dvd is that they offered combo discs that allowed you to play their discs on regular dvd players. It is so frustrating that I have to think about whether to buy blu-ray or just standard because I only have one blu ray disc. It's a major annoyance. Anyone else agree?

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radagast · 02-15-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by filmkr27

One of the saddest things with the demise of HD-dvd is that they offered combo discs that allowed you to play their discs on regular dvd players. It is so frustrating that I have to think about whether to buy blu-ray or just standard because I only have one blu ray disc. It's a major annoyance. Anyone else agree?

I don't agree. Blu is the future. Standard DVDs are the past. If you have a Blu player, what's the point of having an SD version of the same movie? None.

PrinceLH · 02-15-2008, 01:56 AM

A no voter here! I don't need to spend more for something that I don't want or need!

dannyjl · 02-15-2008, 02:03 AM

The closest thing on blu like that exists in Japan with many anime films - there sold not as a combo disk but rather two separate disks, one blu and one SD in the box. The down side is they're ridiculously expensive approaching $80. ONe of the most incredible looking blu's I've seen (demo at store) is Innoncense: Ghost in the Shell but that high price has kept it out of my collection. In another year or so I think we'll cheap players so a 2nd or 3rd one should be affordable.

TruBlu2 · 02-15-2008, 02:04 AM

How's about.......NO!!!! Not needed, not even being considered!!!

smiley · 02-15-2008, 02:07 AM

I vote for the BD/VHS combo.

turboedguy · 02-15-2008, 02:08 AM

combo discs?

They come with fries and a coke?

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 02:08 AM

I would like a phonograph/Blu-ray player.

thanksmrceo · 02-15-2008, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by smiley

I vote for the BD/VHS combo.

sign me up... haha.
VHS looks so great on 1080p sets... if you havent tried it... you havent lived...

no seriously though i would freak so bad if combo discs made there way to BD... i think its safe to say this wont happen.

The Don · 02-15-2008, 02:09 AM

HD DVD put out combo discs because they don't want either format to take over...

the idea is to still keep DVD in the picture...

Blu-ray wants to take over DVD....not share the playing field...

iNCREDiPiNOY · 02-15-2008, 02:10 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No

WickyWoo · 02-15-2008, 02:12 AM

Long story short- They tried it, they can't make it work

Short story short- Use the search function for longer story

02-15-2008, 01:02 AM	#22
Thatcher Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Some Where? Blu-ray collection:1259 Digital collection:149 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:826	I would be nice so I could watch movies in my car , or on planes. But the Blu side would have to be 100% PQ & AQ I have only bought 1 DVD in the last year and 2 months Knocked Up. 165 on BLU. Last edited by Thatcher; 02-15-2008 at 01:04 AM.

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02-15-2008, 01:02 AM	#23
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	Combo discs suck. No doubt about it.

02-15-2008, 01:56 AM	#27
PrinceLH Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007	A no voter here! I don't need to spend more for something that I don't want or need!

02-15-2008, 02:03 AM	#28
dannyjl Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Orleans Blu-ray collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	The closest thing on blu like that exists in Japan with many anime films - there sold not as a combo disk but rather two separate disks, one blu and one SD in the box. The down side is they're ridiculously expensive approaching $80. ONe of the most incredible looking blu's I've seen (demo at store) is Innoncense: Ghost in the Shell but that high price has kept it out of my collection. In another year or so I think we'll cheap players so a 2nd or 3rd one should be affordable.

02-15-2008, 02:04 AM	#29
TruBlu2 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	How's about.......NO!!!! Not needed, not even being considered!!!

02-15-2008, 02:07 AM	#30
smiley Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Barron, WI Blu-ray collection:144	I vote for the BD/VHS combo.

02-15-2008, 02:08 AM	#31
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	combo discs? They come with fries and a coke?

02-15-2008, 02:08 AM	#32
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	I would like a phonograph/Blu-ray player.

02-15-2008, 02:09 AM	#34
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	HD DVD put out combo discs because they don't want either format to take over... the idea is to still keep DVD in the picture... Blu-ray wants to take over DVD....not share the playing field...

02-15-2008, 02:10 AM	#35
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No

02-15-2008, 02:12 AM	#36
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Long story short- They tried it, they can't make it work Short story short- Use the search function for longer story

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