Why do some BR disks have a watery look? - Blu-ray Forum

baccusboy · 07-20-2007, 05:31 AM

Talking about the physical media here -- ever noticed that some BR discs have a "watery" type of look to them? Actually, it would be better described as a kind of "wet mercury" look to them. It's kind of cool, but I wondered why that is?

My copy of The Prestige is like this. I have other discs like this as well (Maybe 1 in 10 titles are like that), but can't remember which ones. Must be a difference in the manufacturing?

Deciazulado · 07-20-2007, 05:38 AM

Because that means in 24 hours theyll melt and give up poisonous gases, kill birds, and start to rot

jermwhl · 07-20-2007, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Because that means in 24 hours theyll melt and give up poisonous gases, kill birds, and start to rot

lol...run away, run away!!!!

baccusboy · 07-20-2007, 05:58 AM

Nah.. not a big deal. Just boil it.

Manco · 07-20-2007, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by baccusboy

...ever noticed that some BR discs have a "watery" type of look to them? Actually, it would be better described as a kind of "wet mercury" look to them. It's kind of cool, but I wondered why that is?

Those are the tears of the HD-DUD backers after losing the war...trapped in a strange, quantum, eternal hell...to forever look at a blu laser!!

sardaukar1977 · 07-20-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by baccusboy

Talking about the physical media here -- ever noticed that some BR discs have a "watery" type of look to them? Actually, it would be better described as a kind of "wet mercury" look to them. It's kind of cool, but I wondered why that is?

My copy of The Prestige is like this. I have other discs like this as well (Maybe 1 in 10 titles are like that), but can't remember which ones. Must be a difference in the manufacturing?

The first time I noticed this on several of my discs, I kind of freaked out. I thought that they had been melted somewhat, but I guess it is nothing.

I also noticed that Blu-Ray Discs are more shiny then SD-DVD's

Aaron · 07-20-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sardaukar1977

The first time I noticed this on several of my discs, I kind of freaked out. I thought that they had been melted somewhat, but I guess it is nothing.

I also noticed that Blu-Ray Discs are more shiny then SD-DVD's

That's because the pits are closer together, making making more of a refective surface.

And for the original post, yes I have noticed that. It didn't last long, and it only seems to do it at night.

smiley · 07-21-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by baccusboy

Nah.. not a big deal. Just boil it.

ya in a microwave oven. I have seen what a microwave will do to a CD. Wonder what would happed to a blu-ray?

Aaron · 07-21-2007, 12:27 AM

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ya in a midrowave oven. I have seen what a microwave will do to a CD. Wonder what would happed to a blu-ray? For the cost of even a blank blu-ray I don't really want to try it yet.

I'm going to try it.

smiley · 07-21-2007, 12:33 AM

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I'm going to try it.

Cool video it or something I want to see. CD's give off a really bright flash, I would think a blu-ray would do the same.

Aaron · 07-21-2007, 12:34 AM

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Cool video it or something I want to see. CD's give off a really bright flash, I would thing a blu-ray would do the same.

What do I need to do? Put it in water, or just set it in there and press go? How long should I do it for?

Zaphod · 07-21-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by smiley

ya in a microwave oven. I have seen what a microwave will do to a CD. Wonder what would happed to a blu-ray?

The only question to ask yourself now is which crappy blu-ray title do you do it to...

Zaphod · 07-21-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

What do I need to do? Put it in water, or just set it in there and press go? How long should I do it for?

Nope just prop it up on something in the microwave, set the timer for like 60 seconds then hit start. It won't take that long probably 5-10 seconds depending on the microwaves wattage.

Ender · 07-21-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

What do I need to do? Put it in water, or just set it in there and press go? How long should I do it for?

Just put it in there and cook, it only takes a couple seconds for a CD.

Shin-Ra · 07-21-2007, 12:56 AM

I really wouldn't recommend doing it at all.

Don't try this at home kids!

Zaphod · 07-21-2007, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I really wouldn't recommend doing it at all.

Don't do this at home kids!

When you've got the heat breathing down your neck sometimes a really big magnet and a microwave are your only friends

smiley · 07-21-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

What do I need to do? Put it in water, or just set it in there and press go? How long should I do it for?

Just put it it, prop it up some how at like a 45 degree angle or something. thing just press the start button withing a few seconds you should see somthing.

Ender · 07-21-2007, 03:08 AM

Blu-Ray VS Microwave

Zaphod · 07-21-2007, 03:11 AM

LOL funny, but should have been placed media face up, you would have gotten a lot more action...Thanks for the show!

Aaron · 07-21-2007, 03:50 AM

Dam, you beat me to it. I'll do what Zaphod suggested.

07-20-2007, 05:31 AM	#1
baccusboy Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:South Korea Blu-ray reviews:3	Why do some BR disks have a watery look? Talking about the physical media here -- ever noticed that some BR discs have a "watery" type of look to them? Actually, it would be better described as a kind of "wet mercury" look to them. It's kind of cool, but I wondered why that is? My copy of The Prestige is like this. I have other discs like this as well (Maybe 1 in 10 titles are like that), but can't remember which ones. Must be a difference in the manufacturing?

07-21-2007, 12:56 AM	#15
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I really wouldn't recommend doing it at all. Don't try this at home kids! Last edited by Shin-Ra; 07-21-2007 at 02:28 AM. Reason: try not do ;)

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07-20-2007, 05:38 AM	#2
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	Because that means in 24 hours theyll melt and give up poisonous gases, kill birds, and start to rot

07-20-2007, 05:58 AM	#4
baccusboy Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:South Korea Blu-ray reviews:3	Nah.. not a big deal. Just boil it.

07-21-2007, 03:08 AM	#18
Ender Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Columbia, SC Blu-ray collection:113 DVD collection:3	Blu-Ray VS Microwave

07-21-2007, 03:11 AM	#19
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