Blu-ray vs Digital Downloads - Blu-ray Forum

mdtulp · 01-22-2008, 06:16 PM

Ive been thinking about this for a while and have heard alot of people say that once downloading is perfected and out there any disc format will die. I just dont think these people realize that having a actual physical disc with case that can be put in a nice looking stand is paramount with most people. I love looking at the covers, the inserts, looking at my stand with 76 and counting blu-ray discs. Just being able to physically touch them makes people connect with movies more and gives a sense of ownership and pride. I have about 100 cds downloaded to my computer, I dont own the cds as of now and my music collection feels somewhat hollow. plus what happens if your system crashes or the download is corrupted or something. People will always want to hold something in there hands. Blu-ray will always be here while downloading may be coming, physical movies will always be in demand

maximiza · 01-22-2008, 06:18 PM

Only bitter HD-DVD supporters are pushing for downloads. It is the biggest crock of s**t.

stockstar1138 · 01-22-2008, 06:24 PM

downloads have their place. they will be used like rentals to me. there are some movies such as underworld, talledega nights, king of new york, etc. that i am not willing to spend 20 bucks for a BD, but I am willing to spend 5 bucks for a 720p low bit download. there is a market for it and i expect the industry to meet demand.

seto · 01-22-2008, 06:30 PM

The way I look at downloads is if you are willing to put out a certain amount of money for a 720p digital copy, would you rather get it for free at a performance cost?

I think some people would just rather download a free copy elsewhere and deal with SD than pay 5 dollars for a DRM 720p copy.

glenn22 · 01-22-2008, 06:37 PM

Everyone knows that digital movie downloads will only affect the rental market for the forseeable future. Why? because downloading them to own isn't viable. How many people out there want to invest in huge hard drives to hold a movie collection? Digital downloads for rental purposes makes a lot of sense tho as people are already using PPV on a regular basis and the dowwnsides to it have been waiting to watch the movie at the time they've alloted for it and not being able to pause or rewind. They solved the pause/rewind problem with todays PVR recievers (tivo, etc), and now they can solve the time allotment problem with digital downloads.

DrinkMore · 01-22-2008, 06:51 PM

Cool - another download thread!

Kristin Simard · 01-22-2008, 06:52 PM

Downloads or streaming have not replaced DVDs, neither will they replace Blu-ray in the foreseeable future. They can exist side-by-side. For my favorite films I want discs that I can move from one machine to another, travel with, give as gifts to friends, etc. I download movies from Jaman. These are films I cannot find on disc. I agree that downloads will be in the rental part of the market for most people. Who wants to buy massive servers with huge hard drives to store movies? A player with discs is a more versatile, mobile and modular way to go.

But then Bill Gates says that ultimately the human race does not want hard media. He can see the future. He knows how humanity will evolve.

ckenisell · 01-22-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Cool - another download thread!

LOL. You're in the same mood I'm in.

DrinkMore · 01-22-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckenisell

LOL. You're in the same mood I'm in.

Yeah well, it's new threads regurgitating the same stuff over and over again.

Kristin Simard · 01-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Cool - another download thread!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckenisell

LOL. You're in the same mood I'm in.

I actually began my reply with:
"Wow! A new topic!

"

but deleted it when I ended up giving a serious reply.

BoogalooShrimp · 01-22-2008, 07:00 PM

Downloads = Rentals
Blu-Ray = Ownership

HighDefChief · 01-22-2008, 07:03 PM

Downloads completely have a place as rentals. And imo it would be a fantastic technology for that.

hayzink · 01-22-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Yeah well, it's new threads regurgitating the same stuff over and over again.

least it keeps the forum moving

ckenisell · 01-22-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighDefChief

Downloads completely have a place as rentals. And imo it would be a fantastic technology for that.

...yeah, because I want my internet slowed down and cost increased by a bunch of idiots downloading retarded Will Ferrell movies for $1.99.

DrinkMore · 01-22-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckenisell

...yeah, because I want my internet slowed down and cost increased by a bunch of idiots downloading retarded Will Ferrell movies for $1.99.

lol. Now now, he has some good movies - lately most of them have sucked

trackstarbones · 01-22-2008, 07:14 PM

As a person that has done a lot of downloading in the past....heck I'm a college student can't really afford the cost of many dvd's that I want. Im now replacing my digital collection with Blu-ray as I find them. I can't even compare the quality of blu vs. the high-def downloads that are out there. Its like night and day. Don't see how digital downloads can be the face of the future when blu has that much of an advantage.

db2 · 01-22-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximiza

Only bitter HD-DVD supporters are pushing for downloads. It is the biggest crock of s**t.

As immature as it may be I think you're right. I hardly heard anything about HD movie downloads or BD player profiles before the WB announcement. After BD won all I've heard about are those two things.

Teazle · 01-22-2008, 07:43 PM

Anyone know when Full HD (1080p) downloads will actually be available?

Anyone?

In the meantime there's no alternative. With the death of HD-DVD, if you want to own 1080p content it's BD or nothing.

Kristin Simard · 01-22-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teazle

it's BD or nothing.

Nice quote

Galley · 01-22-2008, 11:49 PM

My Apple TV arrived today, so I will definitely rent one HD movie to see what the quality is like.

01-22-2008, 06:16 PM	#1
mdtulp Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Montana, great falls Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Blu-ray vs Digital Downloads Ive been thinking about this for a while and have heard alot of people say that once downloading is perfected and out there any disc format will die. I just dont think these people realize that having a actual physical disc with case that can be put in a nice looking stand is paramount with most people. I love looking at the covers, the inserts, looking at my stand with 76 and counting blu-ray discs. Just being able to physically touch them makes people connect with movies more and gives a sense of ownership and pride. I have about 100 cds downloaded to my computer, I dont own the cds as of now and my music collection feels somewhat hollow. plus what happens if your system crashes or the download is corrupted or something. People will always want to hold something in there hands. Blu-ray will always be here while downloading may be coming, physical movies will always be in demand

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01-22-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
maximiza Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Queens Village, NYC	Only bitter HD-DVD supporters are pushing for downloads. It is the biggest crock of s**t.

01-22-2008, 06:24 PM	#3
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	downloads have their place. they will be used like rentals to me. there are some movies such as underworld, talledega nights, king of new york, etc. that i am not willing to spend 20 bucks for a BD, but I am willing to spend 5 bucks for a 720p low bit download. there is a market for it and i expect the industry to meet demand.

01-22-2008, 06:30 PM	#4
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	The way I look at downloads is if you are willing to put out a certain amount of money for a 720p digital copy, would you rather get it for free at a performance cost? I think some people would just rather download a free copy elsewhere and deal with SD than pay 5 dollars for a DRM 720p copy.

01-22-2008, 06:37 PM	#5
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	Everyone knows that digital movie downloads will only affect the rental market for the forseeable future. Why? because downloading them to own isn't viable. How many people out there want to invest in huge hard drives to hold a movie collection? Digital downloads for rental purposes makes a lot of sense tho as people are already using PPV on a regular basis and the dowwnsides to it have been waiting to watch the movie at the time they've alloted for it and not being able to pause or rewind. They solved the pause/rewind problem with todays PVR recievers (tivo, etc), and now they can solve the time allotment problem with digital downloads.

01-22-2008, 06:51 PM	#6
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Cool - another download thread!

01-22-2008, 06:52 PM	#7
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	Downloads or streaming have not replaced DVDs, neither will they replace Blu-ray in the foreseeable future. They can exist side-by-side. For my favorite films I want discs that I can move from one machine to another, travel with, give as gifts to friends, etc. I download movies from Jaman. These are films I cannot find on disc. I agree that downloads will be in the rental part of the market for most people. Who wants to buy massive servers with huge hard drives to store movies? A player with discs is a more versatile, mobile and modular way to go. But then Bill Gates says that ultimately the human race does not want hard media. He can see the future. He knows how humanity will evolve.

01-22-2008, 07:00 PM	#11
BoogalooShrimp Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Las Vegas, NV Blu-ray collection:454	Downloads = Rentals Blu-Ray = Ownership

01-22-2008, 07:03 PM	#12
HighDefChief Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Downloads completely have a place as rentals. And imo it would be a fantastic technology for that.

01-22-2008, 07:14 PM	#16
trackstarbones Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Murray, KY	As a person that has done a lot of downloading in the past....heck I'm a college student can't really afford the cost of many dvd's that I want. Im now replacing my digital collection with Blu-ray as I find them. I can't even compare the quality of blu vs. the high-def downloads that are out there. Its like night and day. Don't see how digital downloads can be the face of the future when blu has that much of an advantage.

01-22-2008, 07:43 PM	#18
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Anyone know when Full HD (1080p) downloads will actually be available? Anyone? In the meantime there's no alternative. With the death of HD-DVD, if you want to own 1080p content it's BD or nothing.

01-22-2008, 11:49 PM	#20
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	My Apple TV arrived today, so I will definitely rent one HD movie to see what the quality is like.

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