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

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Now you done gone and elaborated.

You just said some, plural, of your predictions had come true and, if so, that would "prove" them, wouldn't it? See how that works?

UV essentially still exists, but just under a different name now. All you did was predict that a specific flavor went kaput, not an entire product or industry. I can predict that Sears will file bankruptcy very soon; does that mean all big box stores are similarly ill fated? At the most basic level there is a 50/50 chance that any specific business will fail. Again, more like guesswork than prognostication.

Had you predicted the exact date of, and exact manner of, UV's failure, that would be something. You didn't, so it isn't terribly impressive as what UV formerly did is still being done, just under a different name now.

The discussion was UV at the time, nothing else.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

You friends with Flyry now?

I actually like most of the people I converse with or I would not do so. Pretty simple personal policy of mine.

While I find some here to be more exasperating, at times, than others, I do not dislike anyone on these forums. I have NEVER placed anyone on the ignore list, for example.

I have never required that my actual friends agree with me on any and everything I say. I would never place such closed-minded and arbitrary conditions upon a friendship. My friendships are real and can easily accommodate differences of opinion, even the occasional dose of sarcasm!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I actually like most of the people I converse with or I would not do so. Pretty simple personal policy of mine.

While I find some here to be more exasperating, at times, than others, I do not dislike anyone on these forums. I have NEVER placed anyone on the ignore list, for example.

I have never required that my actual friends agree with me on any and everything I say. I would never place such closed-minded and arbitrary conditions upon a friendship. My friendships are real and can easily accommodate differences of opinion, even the occasional dose of sarcasm!

Ummm, ok!

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Ummm, ok!

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[Vilya]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Good call, 6 years for a HDD is at the marginal state, and if you are getting BSOD it's time for a new HDD. Adding Memory is also a good call too, and there is nothing wrong with Windows 10. Octagon said 98SE, XP, Win7, but I go all the way back to DOS then Windows 3.0.

There's plenty wrong with Windoze 10, but there is a whole other thread for those wanting to go down that rabbit hole. I am keeping my Windows 7 until the last minute of the last hour and maybe longer.

I go back to the abacus, myself.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by octagon

You ever use one of these?

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My high school had a donated IBM mainframe that we used to write (bad) Fortran programs for.

And this was the first computer game I ever played. (it wasn't on a monitor though, it was on a printer).

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Yes, I had a Fortran class at Glendale College, CA with those Key Punch Cards. Had to figure out those programs then run those cards for errors. Lot's of fun!

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Vilya

There's plenty wrong with Windoze 10, but there is a whole other thread for those wanting to go down that rabbit hole. I am keeping my Windows 7 until the last minute of the last hour and maybe longer.

I go back to the abacus, myself.

Windows 7 was very good, I had it for a long time, but Windows 10 with the start like Win7 works well. Most of the problems are with the users or the compatibility of the Hardware. I've had it for several years now with no problems. Just keep it updated and you should be okay.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I gave up on Windows a long time ago. I’m all for MacBooks now and the IMac. I’m a console gamer these days so it seemed like the right choice. I use them for work and some image editing.

Yes I never wanted to be an Apple Clone, I stayed on the PC side and even have a Microsoft Phone. Windows 10 are okay you just have to keep them updated properly, and use good equipment.

[PCFan]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Yes I never wanted to be an Apple Clone, I stayed on the PC side and even have a Microsoft Phone. Windows 10 are okay you just have to keep them updated properly, and use good equipment.

You mentioned before that the two services you mainly use are Vuda and Sony Ultra. Now that Microsoft joined Movies Anywhere, will you mainly be using Microsoft Movies and TV for streaming or do you already mainly use that service?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Yes I never wanted to be an Apple Clone, I stayed on the PC side and even have a Microsoft Phone. Windows 10 are okay you just have to keep them updated properly, and use good equipment.

Well, I have never been a clone. That much should be obvious by now!

They are just far more effective for what I want. Far less fuss and get the job done. Personally, I found most versions of Windows a headache.

However, the fact you have a Microsoft phone? No dude, just no!

[Groot]

Apple, especially with multiple devices, is one the easiest and nicest ways to multitask and file share. Apple would have implode or it come out they are ran by Hydra before I’d drop them at this point. I switched over a decade ago and I ain’t going back.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Groot

Apple, especially with multiple devices, is one the easiest and nicest ways to multitask and file share. Apple would have implode or it come out they are ran by Hydra before I’d drop them at this point. I switched over a decade ago and I ain’t going back.

AirDrop alone is worth it. Simple, no fuss computing. Hours of image editing without crashes or lock ups. Stylish hardware, efficient software, what’s not to like?

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by PCFan

You mentioned before that the two services you mainly use are Vuda and Sony Ultra. Now that Microsoft joined Movies Anywhere, will you mainly be using Microsoft Movies and TV for streaming or do you already mainly use that service?

I mainly use Amazon Prime and Vudu, but I'm Linked through MA to these and Sony Ultra. I have Android Apps to all the Streaming Providers, except iTunes. I access them all like YouTube, MA, SonyCrackle, and lot's of others.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by octagon

You ever use one of these?

No. The college did have a IBM Model 360 located just a couple doors down from the electronics lab/classroom. It used core memory. Here is one you should like, we used paper tape punch (data) for many years with our DEC PDP11-04 based CMX-340 A/V editing system. Later, we added 8" floppy drives but continued to save the final EDL to paper tape.

All of this gave way to non-linear editing using Avid systems. Avid Pro Tools for audio and Avid Media Composer for video. AFAIK, Avid is pretty much the standard in the TV and Movie industry for A/V editing.

Home Automation: I would be interested in the items you have chosen when you finish your automation project.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Well, I have never been a clone.

I have been and continue to be because I have always assembled my own and Apple was never friendly to DIY. In earlier times, satellite tuner cards, TV tuner cards, sound cards, etc., were easier to find and cheaper for clones (IBM). On the pro side it was the opposite, most pro A/V was Apple based. I would not be surprised if that continues to be true.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

I have been and continue to be because I have always assembled my own and Apple was never friendly to DIY. In earlier times, satellite tuner cards, TV tuner cards, sound cards, etc., were easier to find and cheaper for clones (IBM). On the pro side it was the opposite, most pro A/V was Apple based. I would not be surprised if that continues to be true.

Yeah, I’m not that way inclined. I just want efficiency and good looks. I was never remotely interested in opening up computers or adding this or that. When the IMac came along it seemed perfect for my needs. (Mostly image editing and just browsing) I have also been very loyal to MacBooks for work and play.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I have also been very loyal to MacBooks for work and play.

I really, and I mean really appreciate that. What about iPhones, have one? If not, don't you want one. I say all of this because we have a sizable chunk (for us) invested in Apple.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

I really, and I mean really appreciate that. What about iPhones, have one? If not, don't you want one. I say all of this because we have a sizable chunk (for us) invested in Apple.

Got one my friend.

[alchav21]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

However, the fact you have a Microsoft phone? No dude, just no!

Yes, I was one of the few that has one, they are discontinued. They still are fully supported, and I love mine. It runs Windows 10 with the Tiles. Works Great!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by alchav21

Yes, I was one of the few that has one, they are discontinued. They still are fully supported, and I love mine. It runs Windows 10 with the Tiles. Works Great!

My sister had one. I thought it was bloody awful but there you go.