Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread - Page 373 - Blu-ray Forum

Vilya · 03-17-2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by veritas

I will say the wb has some amazing digital copy support. They cant really help you after the codes redeemed but if a code doesn't work they are the best. I have had them fix it on a Saturday by email in under 5 minutes.

Warner Brothers has great customer service. They replaced, free of any charge, two very, very old DVDs of mine that failed to play properly.

Disc failure has been a very rare event in the 25+ years since I first started collecting laserdiscs and its successor formats. Less than three dozen titles have had to be replaced and in many instances it was because the studios omitted something, not because the disc itself was faulty.

I have found that when there is problem with any merchandise that is out of warranty that it is sometimes beneficial to write to the manufacturer. They surprise you sometimes going above and beyond and honoring their warranty long after it has expired. It never hurts to make your case.

Maverick177uk · 03-18-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by veritas

I will say the wb has some amazing digital copy support. They cant really help you after the codes redeemed but if a code doesn't work they are the best. I have had them fix it on a Saturday by email in under 5 minutes.

Have to agree I had a UK code I couldn’t redeem and they gave me a USA one straight away.

IronSoldier · 03-18-2018, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick177uk

Have to agree I had a UK code I couldn’t redeem and they gave me a USA one straight away.

The best part of flixster/warner bros support is the fact I always get the same guy since I contact them so often. Always have a good chat about what we've seen recently

Steedeel · 03-18-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by echopulse

Every few months? I think it must be at least once a week. But an anecdote here and there does not prove your theory. Neilson reported that 92% of the time adults spent watching Video was on a TV screen. Only 2.5% of the time spent was on a mobile phone or tablet.

https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/26/ni...the-tv-screen/

That very link also mentions that mobile viewing is catching up in the younger age bracket. It’s s matter of time.

WestMan · 03-19-2018, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

That very link also mentions that mobile viewing is catching up in the younger age bracket. It’s s matter of time.

As people get older, they don't want to watch video on their phone.

The_Donster · 03-19-2018, 03:34 AM

Well despite having my digital provider apps on my iPhone I don't watch any movies on it. What I do have is an adapter that will sync up to any HDMI television. I also have a portable blu-ray player that we take on long road trips for our son to watch his favorite movies. So please, tell me more about this painting everyone into a corner marketing strategy of the future

flyry · 03-19-2018, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WestMan

As people get older, they don't want to watch video on their phone.

This. These kids are not going to hit college age and invite a girl over to sit on the bed and watch something on their phone.

Steedeel · 03-19-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WestMan

As people get older, they don't want to watch video on their phone.

Really? Even a generation that are growing up with smartphones as arm extensions?

Steedeel · 03-19-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Donster

Well despite having my digital provider apps on my iPhone I don't watch any movies on it. What I do have is an adapter that will sync up to any HDMI television. I also have a portable blu-ray player that we take on long road trips for our son to watch his favorite movies. So please, tell me more about this painting everyone into a corner marketing strategy of the future

Yes but you are from a generation that didn’t grow up with always connected smartphones.

IronSoldier · 03-19-2018, 10:24 AM

They will stop watching on their phones when their eyes start giving up the ghost.

Steedeel · 03-19-2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by IronSoldier

They will stop watching on their phones when their eyes start giving up the ghost.

Not if phones become flexible and can be unfolded into tablets.

WestMan · 03-19-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Really? Even a generation that are growing up with smartphones as arm extensions?

Yes. It's sort of how teenagers will ride their bike anywhere until they get a car and then the bike is almost useless.

When they get their own place, they will want to watch it on a TV.

Now, the number of Tv's in a house will go down because of all the other screens. But to watch something you really like will typically be on a television.

Dynamo of Eternia · 03-19-2018, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flyry

This. These kids are not going to hit college age and invite a girl over to sit on the bed and watch something on their phone.

Well, maybe they would, but for reasons other than watching the movie.

Steedeel · 03-19-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Well, maybe they would, but for reasons other than watching the movie.

Maybe the guy will do a YouTube search and talk about the first thing that comes up.

alchav21 · 03-19-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by flyry

This. These kids are not going to hit college age and invite a girl over to sit on the bed and watch something on their phone.

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Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Well, maybe they would, but for reasons other than watching the movie.

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Maybe the guy will do a YouTube search and talk about the first thing that comes up.

When they get back to serious Movie watching, a Home Theater will not be high on their list. My Generation, the Baby Boomers and Generation X, liked and grew the Home Theater experience. The Millennials I have talked too, usually don't have the room or are satisfied with Mobile Devices and smaller screens. So I guess we will have to see how that changes the Future Home Theaters.

The_Donster · 03-19-2018, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Yes but you are from a generation that didn’t grow up with always connected smartphones.

No, that's incorrect. My generation were the beta testers for them. We just remember when there was a phone on the wall

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Originally Posted by alchav21

When they get back to serious Movie watching, a Home Theater will not be high on their list. My Generation, the Baby Boomers and Generation X, liked and grew the Home Theater experience. The Millennials I have talked too, usually don't have the room or are satisfied with Mobile Devices and smaller screens. So I guess we will have to see how that changes the Future Home Theaters.

See, this is where you lose me as an audience. For every positive thing you say you counter it with some ridiculous statement like this. Kids are still kids. The only thing that has changed is our age and the technology we use. Everyone, no matter their age, is looking to streamline their set up. Again, stop trying to paint everyone in a corner. Because all of our experiences vary based on where we live.

Vilya · 03-19-2018, 10:18 PM

Has this become the Television Or Smartphone thread?

I can not imagine any generation preferring to watch a movie on a 5.7" smartphone screen. And I can imagine a lot. How can you not have room for a TV that mounts easily to any wall? You can actually buy a 65" LG 4K HDR TV for $760 at Walmart and that is a bargain compared to the cost of the iPhone X or the Samsung Galaxy S9. And you do not need a new TV every year to remain cool like you do with status symbol smartphones. Anyone who can afford these phones can easily own a large 4K HDR TV while they occupy their parent's basement.

octagon · 03-19-2018, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by alchav21

So I guess we will have to see how that changes the Future Home Theaters.

Spoiler alert: Home Theater is going to get bigger and better and cheaper.

WestMan · 03-19-2018, 10:43 PM

And at one point, it was assumed the baby boomers would all be hippies the rest of their lives. The majority grow older and change.

Kids watch on their phones because they often have to.

octagon · 03-19-2018, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WestMan

And at one point, it was assumed the baby boomers would all be hippies the rest of their lives. The majority grow older and change.

Yeah, now we're all *****ing about these damn kids today.

03-19-2018, 10:18 PM	#7457
Vilya Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:In the gloaming 4K collection:772 Blu-ray collection:5292 DVD collection:3918 Digital collection:1695 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:17	Has this become the Television Or Smartphone thread? I can not imagine any generation preferring to watch a movie on a 5.7" smartphone screen. And I can imagine a lot. How can you not have room for a TV that mounts easily to any wall? You can actually buy a 65" LG 4K HDR TV for $760 at Walmart and that is a bargain compared to the cost of the iPhone X or the Samsung Galaxy S9. And you do not need a new TV every year to remain cool like you do with status symbol smartphones. Anyone who can afford these phones can easily own a large 4K HDR TV while they occupy their parent's basement. Last edited by Vilya; 03-19-2018 at 10:28 PM.

03-19-2018, 03:34 AM	#7446
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	Well despite having my digital provider apps on my iPhone I don't watch any movies on it. What I do have is an adapter that will sync up to any HDMI television. I also have a portable blu-ray player that we take on long road trips for our son to watch his favorite movies. So please, tell me more about this painting everyone into a corner marketing strategy of the future

03-19-2018, 10:24 AM	#7450
IronSoldier Active Member Member since:Sep 2017 Location:England Trading Score:3	They will stop watching on their phones when their eyes start giving up the ghost.

03-19-2018, 10:43 PM	#7459
WestMan Banned Member since:Oct 2016	And at one point, it was assumed the baby boomers would all be hippies the rest of their lives. The majority grow older and change. Kids watch on their phones because they often have to.

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