OK, you can call me crazy, but - Blu-ray Forum

mrtaber · 12-05-2007, 09:56 PM

I just bought my first BD player (the Panasonic DMP-BD30K); I have a Toshiba also (see my sig). Well, after some soul-searching, it's pretty clear (to me, at least) what format the smart money's on. So...call me crazy...for movies available in both formats, I sold my HD-DVDs to a friend with an XBox 360 with HD-DVD player, and I reordered those in Blu-Ray.

Current rules of engagement are now: If a movie is available in one format exclusively, and I must have it, I will buy it in the available format. If I have a choice, it's Blu.

Nice place you have here!

Mark

Goodguy818 · 12-05-2007, 09:58 PM

Smart choice, Welcome to the blu side

sj001 · 12-05-2007, 09:58 PM

Welcome!

...and I don't think you are crazy!

Bullseye · 12-05-2007, 10:00 PM

I wouldn't call you crazy at all. Your quite smart.

savage1984 · 12-05-2007, 10:03 PM

Yeah you're crazy... crazy like a fox!

Welcome to the Blu.

richard lichtenfelt · 12-05-2007, 10:06 PM

Welcome Crazy but.

kaliraver · 12-05-2007, 10:06 PM

I think you would be crazy if you stuck around HD-DVD exclusively. Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay. BTW you have one of the best BD players and made a very smart decision.

CptGreedle · 12-05-2007, 10:08 PM

Welcome to the forums.

monkyman · 12-05-2007, 10:08 PM

Welcome, now go enjoy Spiderman, Casino Roayale, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc,etc.

Quad · 12-05-2007, 10:48 PM

One of us, one of us...

ps3andlovinit · 12-05-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtaber

I just bought my first BD player (the Panasonic DMP-BD30K); I have a Toshiba also (see my sig). Well, after some soul-searching, it's pretty clear (to me, at least) what format the smart money's on. So...call me crazy...for movies available in both formats, I sold my HD-DVDs to a friend with an XBox 360 with HD-DVD player, and I reordered those in Blu-Ray.

Current rules of engagement are now: If a movie is available in one format exclusively, and I must have it, I will buy it in the available format. If I have a choice, it's Blu.

Nice place you have here!

Mark

What's your impressions of the AppleTV so far? Good .. bad .. indifferent?

mrtaber · 12-05-2007, 11:04 PM

I like the AppleTV. However, without the studio support, it's pretty crippled. When NBC pulled out, over 40% of the TV shows went with it. I use it now mainly to play Apple Lossless and AAC music files in the living room, show off photos, and catch up on TV shows I missed. It could be a gem. I'll be interested to see if The Steve announces something about the AppleTV in January, at MacWorld.

My main gripe is the interface for music--not bad for playlists, etc., but for the 10K songs I have, not the best. The rest of the interface is quite nice for the other functions.

Mark

ps3andlovinit · 12-05-2007, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtaber

I like the AppleTV. However, without the studio support, it's pretty crippled. When NBC pulled out, over 40% of the TV shows went with it. I use it now mainly to play Apple Lossless and AAC music files in the living room, show off photos, and catch up on TV shows I missed. It could be a gem. I'll be interested to see if The Steve announces something about the AppleTV in January, at MacWorld.

My main gripe is the interface for music--not bad for playlists, etc., but for the 10K songs I have, not the best. The rest of the interface is quite nice for the other functions.

Mark

Thanks.

We have two iMacs in the house and had looked at it last year..but I didn't see it offering enough over/in addition to the PS3 media functions. Also being in Canada I wasn't even sure if the TV part was available at that time or is now for that matter.. so it kind of fell off the list out of confusion / neglect around that issue.

However I am looking forward to getting Leopard installed on the iMacs, TimeMachine set up and using it for backing up all sorts of stuff...including our PS3 backups.

mystiksuicide · 12-05-2007, 11:39 PM

I don't think your smart, I think your a genius!

w_tanoto · 12-05-2007, 11:40 PM

another convert.... great decision.
i know it's hard to convert. you are losing some money on the process. (fortunately, I never have to do it)

crackinhedz · 12-06-2007, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtaber

I sold my HD-DVDs to a friend with an XBox 360 with HD-DVD player, and I reordered those in Blu-Ray.

I sold my 360 and HD add on...on e-bay. Almost one year ago. Have never looked back.

So I dont think youre crazy.

GTsmokeya · 12-06-2007, 03:38 AM

Welcome to the Blu-side.

GTsmokeya

tru_to_blu · 12-06-2007, 04:53 AM

Welcome to Blu-ray and BTW I dont think your crazy I think who ever the person bought your HD DVD player and HD DVDS are the one who is crazy.

32" VIZIO 720p/1080i
80gb PS3 / Blu-ray player
4 PS3 games / 4 Blu-ray discs soon to own more

bajor27 · 12-06-2007, 04:55 AM

Not crazy, and welcome. I think there are at least a few others here with your mentality.

As for myself. I don't think I could ever do it.

12-05-2007, 09:56 PM	#1
mrtaber Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Sacramento, CA	OK, you can call me crazy, but I just bought my first BD player (the Panasonic DMP-BD30K); I have a Toshiba also (see my sig). Well, after some soul-searching, it's pretty clear (to me, at least) what format the smart money's on. So...call me crazy...for movies available in both formats, I sold my HD-DVDs to a friend with an XBox 360 with HD-DVD player, and I reordered those in Blu-Ray. Current rules of engagement are now: If a movie is available in one format exclusively, and I must have it, I will buy it in the available format. If I have a choice, it's Blu. Nice place you have here! Mark

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12-05-2007, 09:58 PM	#2
Goodguy818 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:59	Smart choice, Welcome to the blu side

12-05-2007, 09:58 PM	#3
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Welcome! ...and I don't think you are crazy!

12-05-2007, 10:00 PM	#4
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	I wouldn't call you crazy at all. Your quite smart.

12-05-2007, 10:03 PM	#5
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	Yeah you're crazy... crazy like a fox! Welcome to the Blu.

12-05-2007, 10:06 PM	#6
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Welcome Crazy but.

12-05-2007, 10:06 PM	#7
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	I think you would be crazy if you stuck around HD-DVD exclusively. Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay. BTW you have one of the best BD players and made a very smart decision.

12-05-2007, 10:08 PM	#8
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Welcome to the forums.

12-05-2007, 10:08 PM	#9
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Welcome, now go enjoy Spiderman, Casino Roayale, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc,etc.

12-05-2007, 10:48 PM	#10
Quad Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007	One of us, one of us...

12-05-2007, 11:04 PM	#12
mrtaber Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Sacramento, CA	I like the AppleTV. However, without the studio support, it's pretty crippled. When NBC pulled out, over 40% of the TV shows went with it. I use it now mainly to play Apple Lossless and AAC music files in the living room, show off photos, and catch up on TV shows I missed. It could be a gem. I'll be interested to see if The Steve announces something about the AppleTV in January, at MacWorld. My main gripe is the interface for music--not bad for playlists, etc., but for the 10K songs I have, not the best. The rest of the interface is quite nice for the other functions. Mark

12-05-2007, 11:39 PM	#14
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	I don't think your smart, I think your a genius!

12-05-2007, 11:40 PM	#15
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	another convert.... great decision. i know it's hard to convert. you are losing some money on the process. (fortunately, I never have to do it)

12-06-2007, 03:38 AM	#17
GTsmokeya Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Welcome to the Blu-side. GTsmokeya

12-06-2007, 04:53 AM	#18
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	Welcome to Blu-ray and BTW I dont think your crazy I think who ever the person bought your HD DVD player and HD DVDS are the one who is crazy. 32" VIZIO 720p/1080i 80gb PS3 / Blu-ray player 4 PS3 games / 4 Blu-ray discs soon to own more

12-06-2007, 04:55 AM	#19
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	Not crazy, and welcome. I think there are at least a few others here with your mentality. As for myself. I don't think I could ever do it.

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