Will Blu-ray Benefit YOU? FAQs, Common Myths, etc. - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Steedeel · 03-25-2015, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mollyfields

I just don't like the idea of something that big taking up space in my apartment when I'll only use it 2-4 times a month. TVs are so ugly, where I can put my laptop away. I've been thinking about it though, since playing blu rays on even a new laptop will not be as easy as I thought it would. Then I would need to get a stand that rolls, so I can move it closer. When I used to watch my 32 inch TV from 12 feet away compared to my 15 inch laptop one foot away, I preferred my laptop. It was also easier to plug my headphones in to the laptop.

It's all more complicated and much more costly than I thought it would be. But watching a DVD recently compared to watching the trailer for it on my Kindle, I noticed a huge difference in quality. So I'm thinking about it.

What's ugly about tv sets? We are not in the 90's. They are mostly
Bezel free these days. Honestly, if you care more about how your room looks than watching a film the proper way, bluray is probably not for you.

audiobean · 05-12-2016, 04:35 AM

I found a good combination now for TV watching: netflix + bluray

Only the very best movie (in my cup of tea of course), I purchase them in bluray. And the rest on netflix.

BrOwSe8 · 12-22-2016, 12:26 PM

Since I use my panasonic 55'' and sony bluray player, I really enjoy my favorites movies. Most of the time, I trying to buy all movies I like to my local store (when there is big discount on it), and I sold my dvd copy.

EinCB128 · 01-11-2017, 01:24 AM

Quick question - what's the name of that circular thing that holds the Blu-ray in place? I purchased Michael Clayton the other night and that thing broke and I would like to get a replacement. I remember reading it the other day and I forget.

Strapped4Cash · 01-11-2017, 03:23 AM

I'm unsure of the technical term, but I usually see it called a spindle or hub.

Unwrittensun · 02-21-2017, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EinCB128

Quick question - what's the name of that circular thing that holds the Blu-ray in place? I purchased Michael Clayton the other night and that thing broke and I would like to get a replacement. I remember reading it the other day and I forget.

This happens to me on occassion or it comes broken in the first place which is why i ordered i box of replacement covers. Its 5 years on and i still havent run out

BadBob84 · 02-25-2018, 05:28 AM

Wow! New member here. Great explanation of things!

Robert

Blackxrs · 11-21-2018, 05:09 PM

Great info

Mythical Victini · 02-17-2019, 06:48 PM

Hi, I'm new here.
what do people here think about using a PS4 to play blu-rays?
I already have one (as well as a ps3) and since it plays blu-rays, I just decided to use that to play my movies.

AndyWillson · 03-07-2019, 05:25 PM

American versions are always reliable and of high quality. I'm afraid to even buy light bulbs in Asian stores. They have a much shorter service life.

BluVinyl · 05-23-2019, 04:50 AM

I still have this thread bookmarked. Has anyone done something similar for 4K?

LegacyCosts · 05-24-2019, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mollyfields

I just don't like the idea of something that big taking up space in my apartment when I'll only use it 2-4 times a month. TVs are so ugly, where I can put my laptop away. I've been thinking about it though, since playing blu rays on even a new laptop will not be as easy as I thought it would. Then I would need to get a stand that rolls, so I can move it closer. When I used to watch my 32 inch TV from 12 feet away compared to my 15 inch laptop one foot away, I preferred my laptop. It was also easier to plug my headphones in to the laptop.

It's all more complicated and much more costly than I thought it would be. But watching a DVD recently compared to watching the trailer for it on my Kindle, I noticed a huge difference in quality. So I'm thinking about it.

why did this person ever join this site? ha

joh1962 · 06-13-2019, 03:22 AM

I'm still content with DVDs in 2019 lol I just grab the cheapest copy of whatever format and enjoy watching the movie

Evil · 06-13-2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by joh1962

I'm still content with DVDs in 2019 lol I just grab the cheapest copy of whatever format and enjoy watching the movie

I'm sure several members fainted after reading that post.

Welcome!

LordSummerIsle · 06-27-2019, 12:27 AM

DVD to blu-ray in an insane upgrade. Blu-ray to UHD is still an upgrade, but not as great of one.

LordSummerIsle · 06-27-2019, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joh1962

I'm still content with DVDs in 2019 lol I just grab the cheapest copy of whatever format and enjoy watching the movie

Gag

Sara2468 · 12-07-2019, 07:52 PM

This is a question as well, but can't post a thread.

Hello -- I'm not very tech knowledgeable, but am wondering if there us a viewing difference between --
-- a blu ray player for my pc with a 1080 monitor and
-- a portable blu ray player with a 1080 (or lower) monitor?

Wondering if either is worth buying to view blu ray dvds (as blu ray). Any insight appreciated! Thank you!

Tuesdaysnopes · 12-21-2019, 12:38 AM

I wish there were 4K 3D blu-rays.

insidyr · 04-10-2020, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuesdaysnopes

I wish there were 4K 3D blu-rays.

Agree, and I wish they offered more digital 3D options. Seems like that has gone by the wayside and they aren't on Movies Anywhere either.

eldritchander · 04-21-2020, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuesdaysnopes

I wish there were 4K 3D blu-rays.

I saw one on Etsy, but didn’t open the listing. I think it was a custom product.

06-13-2019, 03:22 AM	#73
joh1962 Member Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:27 DVD collection:344	Informative, thanks. I'm still content with DVDs in 2019 lol I just grab the cheapest copy of whatever format and enjoy watching the movie

12-07-2019, 07:52 PM	#77
Sara2468 New Member Member since:Dec 2019	Portable player vs player for computer This is a question as well, but can't post a thread. Hello -- I'm not very tech knowledgeable, but am wondering if there us a viewing difference between -- -- a blu ray player for my pc with a 1080 monitor and -- a portable blu ray player with a 1080 (or lower) monitor? Wondering if either is worth buying to view blu ray dvds (as blu ray). Any insight appreciated! Thank you!

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05-12-2016, 04:35 AM	#62
audiobean Member Member since:Apr 2016 Blu-ray collection:143	I found a good combination now for TV watching: netflix + bluray Only the very best movie (in my cup of tea of course), I purchase them in bluray. And the rest on netflix.

12-22-2016, 12:26 PM	#63
BrOwSe8 Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2016 Location:France 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:610 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:1	Since I use my panasonic 55'' and sony bluray player, I really enjoy my favorites movies. Most of the time, I trying to buy all movies I like to my local store (when there is big discount on it), and I sold my dvd copy.

01-11-2017, 01:24 AM	#64
EinCB128 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2016 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:248 DVD collection:8	Quick question - what's the name of that circular thing that holds the Blu-ray in place? I purchased Michael Clayton the other night and that thing broke and I would like to get a replacement. I remember reading it the other day and I forget.

01-11-2017, 03:23 AM	#65
Strapped4Cash Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Los Angeles-ish, CA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1151 DVD collection:2941 iTunes collection:10 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:177	I'm unsure of the technical term, but I usually see it called a spindle or hub.

02-25-2018, 05:28 AM	#67
BadBob84 Banned Member since:Jan 2018 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:18	Wow! New member here. Great explanation of things! Robert

11-21-2018, 05:09 PM	#68
Blackxrs Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2018 Location:United States 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:149 MA collection:2920 Digital collection:1353 iTunes collection:507 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:179	Great info

02-17-2019, 06:48 PM	#69
Mythical Victini Member Member since:Feb 2019 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:334 DVD collection:63 Trading Score:1	Hi, I'm new here. what do people here think about using a PS4 to play blu-rays? I already have one (as well as a ps3) and since it plays blu-rays, I just decided to use that to play my movies.

03-07-2019, 05:25 PM	#70
AndyWillson Banned Member since:Mar 2019 Location:Spain	American versions are always reliable and of high quality. I'm afraid to even buy light bulbs in Asian stores. They have a much shorter service life.

05-23-2019, 04:50 AM	#71
BluVinyl Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Maryland, USA Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:18	I still have this thread bookmarked. Has anyone done something similar for 4K?

06-27-2019, 12:27 AM	#75
LordSummerIsle Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:United States 4K collection:378 Blu-ray collection:2119 Digital collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:6	DVD to blu-ray in an insane upgrade. Blu-ray to UHD is still an upgrade, but not as great of one.

12-21-2019, 12:38 AM	#78
Tuesdaysnopes Junior Member Member since:Dec 2019 Trading Score:13	I wish there were 4K 3D blu-rays.

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