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

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

One man said to spouse, “If I had another inch I would be a King”, spouse said, “If you had a inch less you would be a Queen”.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

The average size TV in the US is between 50" and 55". That makes a difference.

Not with VHS. Even when I was in college and I watched VHS on a 19" TV it still looked like crap even from across the room. A pig is a pig no matter how much lipstick you put on it.

But at least I really owned my VHS tapes, which is more than I will ever be able to say about any type of streaming.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Not even if you adjust the tracking?

(good to have you posting by the way)

I have no medical appointments for 17 days! 17 full days! It has been nearly two years since I have enjoyed such freedom.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by gotmule

Classic Vilya post! Funny you mention streaming, but I just finished the first season of Mayor of Kingstown and it was way better than I anticipated. Naturally, the second season is not an available on disc, so I almost grabbed an Apple TV to watch it. I started first season of Gangs of London and after three episodes, immediately looked for the second season on Blu-ray and it is only available as an import. So……these two shows are going to either push me to a region free Blu-ray or an Apple TV. Maybe I have a change of heart tomorrow, or some sort of visit to my dreams tonight guiding me either way.

Considering your immense investment in your home theater, you really should own a region free blu-ray player. You have cables that cost far more than such a player.

If you get one, every disc in the whole world will become available to you. It's so worth it. You should buy one reflexively and without any hesitation.

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Not with VHS. Even when I was in college and I watched VHS on a 19" TV it still looked like crap even from across the room. A pig is a pig no matter how much lipstick you put on it.

But at least I really owned my VHS tapes, which is more than I will ever be able to say about any type of streaming.

I'm glad your health is improving. Too bad your sense of humor isn't

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have no medical appointments for 17 days! 17 full days! It has been nearly two years since I have enjoyed such freedom.

Glad to hear it mate.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Considering your immense investment in your home theater, you really should own a region free blu-ray player.

Don't believe there is a small kit for a 9000 like there was/is for the Oppo's. Might be a US service available where you send the 9000 in for a mod.

[Boccaccio]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Considering your immense investment in your home theater, you really should own a region free blu-ray player. You have cables that cost far more than such a player.

If you get one, every disc in the whole world will become available to you. It's so worth it. You should buy one reflexively and without any hesitation.

Exactly this. I always find it baffling when people who are passionate about discs aren't region free.
I almost fell off my chair when I heard Steedeel wasn't region free. ( Maybe he is now, not sure )


PS: Glad to see you posting again, Vilya.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

What a mess of BS.

1 - If you had known the difference to the question that I put to you quite sometime why did you not answer? Should have been obvious to anyone with any knowledge of fiber cables.

2 - “Larger core for more data”, now that is . Single mode and multi mode are both capable of very high data rates. The difference at 100 Gb: multi mode can go 330 feet, single mode can go > 6 miles (31,680').

You're a Load of BS trying to puff yourself up to be so knowledgeable. You have been trying to get rid of me for almost a Decade back to that BB Fiasco. Most of the time I try not to pay attention to you, with your Graphs and stuff that I don't know what you are trying to prove. Streaming is getting better, but you need to be Wired properly. I'm Wired like Techthusiasm, and my Streaming is like his!

The BEST Streaming Yet! | Wakanda Forever 4K UHD HDR Streaming Review - YouTube

[Ender14]

Originally Posted by alchav21

You're a Load of BS trying to puff yourself up to be so knowledgeable. You have been trying to get rid of me for almost a Decade back to that BB Fiasco. Most of the time I try not to pay attention to you, with your Graphs and stuff that I don't know what you are trying to prove. Streaming is getting better, but you need to be Wired properly. I'm Wired like Techthusiasm, and my Streaming is like his!

Is Kaleidescape Now Less Expensive? | What are Content Sets? - YouTube

If he's using Kaleidescape then I promise you his "streaming" is nothing like yours.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by alchav21

You're a Load of BS trying to puff yourself up to be so knowledgeable. You have been trying to get rid of me for almost a Decade back to that BB Fiasco. Most of the time I try not to pay attention to you, with your Graphs and stuff that I don't know what you are trying to prove. Streaming is getting better, but you need to be Wired properly. I'm Wired like Techthusiasm, and my Streaming is like his!

Is Kaleidescape Now Less Expensive? | What are Content Sets? - YouTube[/url]

Let's go through your comment item by item:

1. Wendell is knowledgeable. This is true whether you personally like him or not. He said your comment, not you, was BS and, sadly, many of them are.

2. No one is trying to get rid of you. Even in my private conversations with other members I can not recall anyone wishing that you were gone.

3. You admit that you "don't know" what his "graphs and stuff" prove. Sorry, but that alone is proof positive of just how little you actually know. It is a reflection upon you, not him.

4. Streaming has not "gotten better." Netflix has actually reduced their bitrates making their service demonstrably worse. The other streaming services are about the same as they have been for years.

5. It has been proven ad nauseum that you do not need to be hard wired in order to fully enjoy what streaming offers. Repeating a falsehood does not make it true, but it does make the person doing all that repeating look foolish.

6. The video that you linked to has nothing to do with streaming. Kaleidescape is a DOWNLOAD service. A downloaded video is in no way the same thing as a streamed video. If you do not understand this fundamental fact, then you really are in way over your head.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Don't believe there is a small kit for a 9000 like there was/is for the Oppo's. Might be a US service available where you send the 9000 in for a mod.

You can buy a modified Panasonic 9000, but they are way overpriced. I recommend just buying a region free modified blu-ray player as there are several models that you can buy for under $200.

Admittedly, if you want something with a hefty build quality, you will have to spend more. I have pillows that weigh more than my region free modified Sony BDP-S6700, but it has worked fine (so far) despite being a featherweight.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by alchav21

You're a Load of BS trying to puff yourself up to be so knowledgeable. You have been trying to get rid of me for almost a Decade back to that BB Fiasco. Most of the time I try not to pay attention to you, with your Graphs and stuff that I don't know what you are trying to prove. Streaming is getting better, but you need to be Wired properly. I'm Wired like Techthusiasm, and my Streaming is like his!

With a layman’s point of view I may look that way to you. I try to present post as simple as I can. Just recently I asked if anyone besides you had any problems understanding some of the data that I posted and got no replies.

I am not trying to get rid of you, have tried to teach you something but failed. For newer readers, I even gave this poster a Netflix gift card and told him how to check Netflix video data rates, resolution, Netflix test patterns and Netflix server test. Apparently did no good.

People here have repeatedly told you they are sick of your “wired, fiber, symmetrical” trite. They make fun and laugh at you, are you to dense to realize this?

I too am wired but I also do Wi-Fi. I stream almost every night at bedtime via Wi-Fi from one of my video servers at data rates that is similar to most HD internet streams. Have no problems doing this using very old 801.11g.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have pillows that weigh more than my region free modified Sony BDP-S6700, but it has worked fine (so far) despite being a featherweight.

I have one of those for 6 years now. Still shows as a current model on the Sony site.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

I am not trying to get rid of you, have tried to teach you something but failed. For newer readers, I even gave this poster a Netflix gift card and told him how to check Netflix video data rates, resolution, Netflix test patterns and Netflix server test. Apparently did no good.

Reminds me of some ancient quote about pearls and not casting them before something.

[Steedeel]

Watched Matrix: Reloaded tonight. While not a match for the original, it’s a lot of fun. The freeway chase was stunning in 4K, and the detail in the sentinels design was superb. The surround highlights were frequent, from the subtle but immersive mechanical engines and machines backdrop of Zion, to the sweeping directional cues of the burly brawl.

Absolutely delightful A/V quality and film stands up pretty well.

4/5 compared to the original’s 5/5.

Even though I have been watching 4K discs for a while now, I still feel like I’m in the honeymoon phase.

Two more to go and I can’t wait.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Watched Matrix: Reloaded tonight.

I will be watching something with Christopher Lee in it tonight. It comes highly recommended.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I will be watching something with Christopher Lee in it tonight. It comes highly recommended.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Ender14

If he's using Kaleidescape then I promise you his "streaming" is nothing like yours.

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

With a layman’s point of view I may look that way to you. I try to present post as simple as I can. Just recently I asked if anyone besides you had any problems understanding some of the data that I posted and got no replies.

I am not trying to get rid of you, have tried to teach you something but failed. For newer readers, I even gave this poster a Netflix gift card and told him how to check Netflix video data rates, resolution, Netflix test patterns and Netflix server test. Apparently did no good.

People here have repeatedly told you they are sick of your “wired, fiber, symmetrical” trite. They make fun and laugh at you, are you to dense to realize this?

I too am wired but I also do Wi-Fi. I stream almost every night at bedtime via Wi-Fi from one of my video servers at data rates that is similar to most HD internet streams. Have no problems doing this using very old 801.11g.

Yes you Disc Guys like to do a lot of laughing and make fun of things you don't understand. I know Kaleidescape is a download, but Techthusiasm also Streams and test different Providers so this is what I was talking about.

Wendell I know you started me on Netflix, and I still have and use it regularly and I did appreciate that. As for Symmetrical Fiber and Hardwire I still stand by that it must be my Telco background. I believe WiFi is good for only Mobile Devices or places you can't Hardwire. You guys have your beliefs and so do I, we will know soon enough who Wins Out!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Yes you Disc Guys like to do a lot of laughing and make fun of things you don't understand. I know Kaleidescape is a download, but Techthusiasm also Streams and test different Providers so this is what I was talking about.

Wendell I know you started me on Netflix, and I still have and use it regularly and I did appreciate that. As for Symmetrical Fiber and Hardwire I still stand by that it must be my Telco background. I believe WiFi is good for only Mobile Devices or places you can't Hardwire. You guys have your beliefs and so do I, we will know soon enough who Wins Out!

WiFi has already won.