For true Blu-ray supporters... question! - Blu-ray Forum

scorpionkingct · 12-27-2007, 01:57 PM

I admire all true blue supporters as I am dual format supported. My question is what do you do for releases on Universal. I just got Kingdom on HD-DVD and would you guys just buy the SD-DVD or not even bother.? I am sure their are alot of universal titles you would love to get your hands on but you cant. I know HD-DVD have no region imports, but blu not the case.

I am not praising HD-DVD just asking what blu only supporters do?

roofjump · 12-27-2007, 01:59 PM

Rent it. I'll own it one day when Universal releases it on blu-ray

*TIMMIE* · 12-27-2007, 02:00 PM

I'll wait with the purchase.

GregBlu5 · 12-27-2007, 02:01 PM

I do without. Until they come to their senses.

Crackbone · 12-27-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpionkingct

I admire all true blue supporters as I am dual format supported. My question is what do you do for releases on Universal. I just got Kingdom on HD-DVD and would you guys just buy the SD-DVD or not even bother.? I am sure their are alot of universal titles you would love to get your hands on but you cant. I know HD-DVD have no region imports, but blu not the case.

I am not praising HD-DVD just asking what blu only supporters do?

I have purchased some HD DVDs, but I've been renting since Black Friday and will continue. I do not want to put potentially more good money in after bad.

I am holding off on any red purchases until @ least 2Q of next year.

crackinhedz · 12-27-2007, 02:02 PM

rent it. (as I did saturday night...good movie. Now Eastern Promises was a letdown)

bassbone57 · 12-27-2007, 02:04 PM

Make that four. I'll wait until it's at its best.

-K

Spider1981 · 12-27-2007, 02:04 PM

I don't rent it or buy it in SD.
I'll simply hold onto my money for when Universal/Paramount/Dreamworks is ready to take it from me.
I'm perfectly ready and willing to fork over cash to them, but I guess they don't want it

SpikesBluBlooded · 12-27-2007, 02:04 PM

Well, for starters, be prepared for the backlash from your question. I don't think you have any ill-intentions, but you've been on here long enough to know they're coming. That said, ignore them, and for anyone else that reads this: please don't go there.

I've said it before, and I think it still bears repeating: With each passing day we will have more and more former red-exclusive members joining the site. Questions such as these are natural to ask, and I truly believe the OP is asking just out of curiosity. GIVE HIM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT!

Now, to answer your question: I personally refrain from buying titles if they're not available on Blu-ray. The only exceptions (for now) are TV series (big Simpsons fan) that I've already been collecting for years. I think you will find that for just about any Blu-ray fan, we honestly believe that it will be the next generation format, and that ultimately the movies that we want will be released on Blu-ray. I for one am willing to wait for them.

As far as buying the SD DVD goes, I just can't do it. Not even Transformers (yes, I enjoyed it and want to add it to my collection). It just doesn't look as good as Hi-def, even with the up-convert.

Hope this answered your question!

finalfantasy · 12-27-2007, 02:04 PM

While it's not BRay quality, I pay $5.99 to watch it in 1080i on-demand style...if the movie is worth it...so far, I can name one movie that is DUD exclusive that I paid to watch over cable...

But honestly, I can think of one or two movies only that are DUD exclusive that I would buy when they are released on BRay...

blix01 · 12-27-2007, 02:06 PM

If a movie isn't on blu-ray format, and I REALLY want to see it-
I'll rent it on standard DVD.

Until this format battle is over, I'm not going to prolong it by going "purple"

splax23 · 12-27-2007, 02:06 PM

Right now I am strictly Blu. Yes there are many titles that I would like that are not offered on Blu-ray (Bourne and Transformers). I haven't bought an SD-DVD since before PS3 came out because I new I would be a Blu supporter. Most of the time when I watch a movie in SD I usually end up turning it off right away because I am used to HD. I will also not waste my money on HD-DUD I would probably get a bigger thrill by burning my money than wasting it on HD-DUD.

frank_t · 12-27-2007, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpionkingct

I admire all true blue supporters as I am dual format supported. My question is what do you do for releases on Universal. I just got Kingdom on HD-DVD and would you guys just buy the SD-DVD or not even bother.? I am sure their are alot of universal titles you would love to get your hands on but you cant. I know HD-DVD have no region imports, but blu not the case.

I am not praising HD-DVD just asking what blu only supporters do?

I've stopped purchasing DVDs. I'll rent if I have to.

CGYBLU · 12-27-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregBlu5

I do without. Until they come to their senses.

++

MOONPHASE · 12-27-2007, 02:10 PM

ill either just upscale the dvd on my ps3 or just wait till the blu-ray version comes out

Caligula · 12-27-2007, 02:14 PM

I buy blu rays only, my wife is getting sick of this war already!

I refuse to rent or buy SD if there are on HD DUD version, I SUPPORT, I repeat, I SUPPORT BLU-RAY all the way until HD DUD is dead, gone and gone.

But, i will buy wife her tv shows on DVD, only for her collection not mine. She loves Will and Grace and i got her season 7 for xmas.

ottscay · 12-27-2007, 02:14 PM

Your comments on region coding show several misconceptions: Blu-ray does not require region coding, it just makes it possible for companies who want to impliment it. Most catalog titles have not been region coded on Blu-ray, which is why several people imported The Rock (for example) from the UK prior to it's release here in the the U.S.

So some Universal and Paramount titles are indeed available when released on Blu-ray from other companies over-seas. The advantage of having region-coding possible is that new releases (e.g. Harispray and Rush Hour 3) that are still in international release can be released in the U.S. sooner without jeaporadizing the theatrical release. Also, Disney, which uses a timed "vault" release format for their classics will not release their titles without region-coding.

Obviously there are many Universal and Paramount titles exclusive in world wide release, but the same is true in reverse for HD DVD supporters. Region coding, however, makes more titles available on Blu-ray, not fewer.

I normally don't buy Universal titles at all now, just waiting for the Blu-reay versions. I don't buy Paramount period after what they did. BTW, I am technically format-neutral capable, in that I own an A1, but I stopped wasting my money on HD DVDs almost a year ago (I think I have 21 or so). I guess if there was something I couldn't live without seeing in HD I could join netflix and rent it on HD DVD, but it hasn't come up yet. I doubt it will matter much in the next year...

glenn22 · 12-27-2007, 02:22 PM

I also just rent the SD-DVD if I really want to see it.. but honestly, the only movie I've really wanted to see that wasn't on Blu lately was The Bourne Ultimatum... I rented it and now I don't really have any movies that I miss.

cawgijoe · 12-27-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenn22

I also just rent the SD-DVD if I really want to see it.. but honestly, the only movie I've really wanted to see that wasn't on Blu lately was The Bourne Ultimatum... I rented it and now I don't really have any movies that I miss.

+1

sj001 · 12-27-2007, 02:26 PM

I can survive without Universal/Paramount releases until they come out on Blu-ray. No need for me to rent or buy on SD, I don't get anything on DVD anymore, I have been spoiled by BD.

12-27-2007, 01:57 PM	#1
scorpionkingct Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Connecticut, USA Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray reviews:6	For true Blu-ray supporters... question! I admire all true blue supporters as I am dual format supported. My question is what do you do for releases on Universal. I just got Kingdom on HD-DVD and would you guys just buy the SD-DVD or not even bother.? I am sure their are alot of universal titles you would love to get your hands on but you cant. I know HD-DVD have no region imports, but blu not the case. I am not praising HD-DVD just asking what blu only supporters do?

12-27-2007, 02:04 PM	#10
finalfantasy Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Playstationville, USA Blu-ray reviews:1	Have you heard of Cable? While it's not BRay quality, I pay $5.99 to watch it in 1080i on-demand style...if the movie is worth it...so far, I can name one movie that is DUD exclusive that I paid to watch over cable... But honestly, I can think of one or two movies only that are DUD exclusive that I would buy when they are released on BRay...

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12-27-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
roofjump New Member Member since:Nov 2007	Rent it. I'll own it one day when Universal releases it on blu-ray

12-27-2007, 02:00 PM	#3
TIMMIE Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:187 Trading Score:7	I'll wait with the purchase.

12-27-2007, 02:01 PM	#4
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I do without. Until they come to their senses.

12-27-2007, 02:02 PM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	rent it. (as I did saturday night...good movie. Now Eastern Promises was a letdown)

12-27-2007, 02:04 PM	#7
bassbone57 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Huskerland Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:140 Digital collection:9	Make that four. I'll wait until it's at its best. -K

12-27-2007, 02:04 PM	#8
Spider1981 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Jefferson City, MO. Posts: Eleventy Billion Blu-ray collection:138	I don't rent it or buy it in SD. I'll simply hold onto my money for when Universal/Paramount/Dreamworks is ready to take it from me. I'm perfectly ready and willing to fork over cash to them, but I guess they don't want it

12-27-2007, 02:04 PM	#9
SpikesBluBlooded Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:719 Trading Score:1	Well, for starters, be prepared for the backlash from your question. I don't think you have any ill-intentions, but you've been on here long enough to know they're coming. That said, ignore them, and for anyone else that reads this: please don't go there. I've said it before, and I think it still bears repeating: With each passing day we will have more and more former red-exclusive members joining the site. Questions such as these are natural to ask, and I truly believe the OP is asking just out of curiosity. GIVE HIM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT! Now, to answer your question: I personally refrain from buying titles if they're not available on Blu-ray. The only exceptions (for now) are TV series (big Simpsons fan) that I've already been collecting for years. I think you will find that for just about any Blu-ray fan, we honestly believe that it will be the next generation format, and that ultimately the movies that we want will be released on Blu-ray. I for one am willing to wait for them. As far as buying the SD DVD goes, I just can't do it. Not even Transformers (yes, I enjoyed it and want to add it to my collection). It just doesn't look as good as Hi-def, even with the up-convert. Hope this answered your question!

12-27-2007, 02:06 PM	#11
blix01 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	If a movie isn't on blu-ray format, and I REALLY want to see it- I'll rent it on standard DVD. Until this format battle is over, I'm not going to prolong it by going "purple"

12-27-2007, 02:06 PM	#12
splax23 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	Right now I am strictly Blu. Yes there are many titles that I would like that are not offered on Blu-ray (Bourne and Transformers). I haven't bought an SD-DVD since before PS3 came out because I new I would be a Blu supporter. Most of the time when I watch a movie in SD I usually end up turning it off right away because I am used to HD. I will also not waste my money on HD-DUD I would probably get a bigger thrill by burning my money than wasting it on HD-DUD.

12-27-2007, 02:10 PM	#15
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	ill either just upscale the dvd on my ps3 or just wait till the blu-ray version comes out

12-27-2007, 02:14 PM	#16
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	I buy blu rays only, my wife is getting sick of this war already! I refuse to rent or buy SD if there are on HD DUD version, I SUPPORT, I repeat, I SUPPORT BLU-RAY all the way until HD DUD is dead, gone and gone. But, i will buy wife her tv shows on DVD, only for her collection not mine. She loves Will and Grace and i got her season 7 for xmas.

12-27-2007, 02:14 PM	#17
ottscay Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Your comments on region coding show several misconceptions: Blu-ray does not require region coding, it just makes it possible for companies who want to impliment it. Most catalog titles have not been region coded on Blu-ray, which is why several people imported The Rock (for example) from the UK prior to it's release here in the the U.S. So some Universal and Paramount titles are indeed available when released on Blu-ray from other companies over-seas. The advantage of having region-coding possible is that new releases (e.g. Harispray and Rush Hour 3) that are still in international release can be released in the U.S. sooner without jeaporadizing the theatrical release. Also, Disney, which uses a timed "vault" release format for their classics will not release their titles without region-coding. Obviously there are many Universal and Paramount titles exclusive in world wide release, but the same is true in reverse for HD DVD supporters. Region coding, however, makes more titles available on Blu-ray, not fewer. I normally don't buy Universal titles at all now, just waiting for the Blu-reay versions. I don't buy Paramount period after what they did. BTW, I am technically format-neutral capable, in that I own an A1, but I stopped wasting my money on HD DVDs almost a year ago (I think I have 21 or so). I guess if there was something I couldn't live without seeing in HD I could join netflix and rent it on HD DVD, but it hasn't come up yet. I doubt it will matter much in the next year...

12-27-2007, 02:22 PM	#18
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	I also just rent the SD-DVD if I really want to see it.. but honestly, the only movie I've really wanted to see that wasn't on Blu lately was The Bourne Ultimatum... I rented it and now I don't really have any movies that I miss.

12-27-2007, 02:26 PM	#20
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I can survive without Universal/Paramount releases until they come out on Blu-ray. No need for me to rent or buy on SD, I don't get anything on DVD anymore, I have been spoiled by BD.

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