Disc coating underrated! - Blu-ray Forum

wingnut0021 · 03-12-2008, 11:54 AM

I think alot of people that mention the pros of bluray miss out this very very important feature

I just for the hell of it checked all my BDs then checked all my DVDs for scratchs (games and movies). About 75% of my DVDs had some scratches or scuff marks and the BDs, zero, zip, zilch. its espeically great that the BD games have nothing on them considering the more frequent use.

Im very happy that this was included on blu ray, im very much a perfectionist when it comes to scatches.

So ok, ive put up a poll for you to rate how experiene with this coating!

Blu Titan · 03-12-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingnut0021

I think alot of people that mention the pros of bluray miss out this very very important feature

I just for the hell of it checked all my BDs then checked all my DVDs for scratchs (games and movies). About 75% of my DVDs had some scratches or scuff marks and the BDs, zero, zip, zilch. its espeically great that the BD games have nothing on them considering the more frequent use.

Im very happy that this was included on blu ray, im very much a perfectionist when it comes to scatches.

So ok, ive put up a poll for you to rate how experiene with this coating!

The scratch coating was one of my top 5 reasons to choose Blu-ray over HD DVD. It has NOT disappointed me. I take great care of my disks, but my wife has been known to watch a movie and place the DVD on top of something with the data area being the one making contact with the surface.

Beta-guy · 03-12-2008, 12:15 PM

so far no scratches, but I wish I was brave enough to do the scratch test with steel wool... I don't want to damage the disc tho...

nycomet · 03-12-2008, 12:17 PM

I wish I had that coating to protect me!

wingnut0021 · 03-12-2008, 12:17 PM

So you dont have to do it yourself

jk1138 · 03-12-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wingnut0021

So you dont have to do it yourself

Did it scratch the BD at all?

bhampton · 03-12-2008, 01:30 PM

Hey,

I've noticed the coating holds fingerprints really well. Recently, I discovered I could be identified by the prints on my Blu Rays then I cleaned them all and now I am sure to only touch the edges.

So,... I think it smudges or grabs oily fingerprints better then DVD ever did. However,.. whenever I clean a Blu Ray it always ends up looking brand new which is great for the ones I bought used.

I love that.

-Brian

pbnbcr · 03-12-2008, 01:50 PM

It does get the fingerprints pretty bad, but it's super easy to wipe off; much easier than DVD or HDDVD. One thing I've always noticed is that with Netflix, the blurays always come to me looking brand new. The DVDs and HDDVDs sometimes come with a pretty good amount of scratches.

My brother in law is the lazy type - throws his discs everywhere - sometimes they're in different cases, but usually they are kind of scattered everywhere. His DVDs look HORRIBLE and most can't play right. His blus, though, are pristine (when wiped down).

NovaBomb · 03-12-2008, 02:00 PM

I know theres a coating but I still handle my Discs with care, same with my DVD's too, I barely have scatches on any of them.

limburger · 03-12-2008, 02:04 PM

Why wouldn't they put that coating on CD's and DVD's too?

Sony puts it on their DVD-R's for the DVD Camcorders.

pbnbcr · 03-12-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by limburger

Why wouldn't they put that coating on CD's and DVD's too?

$$

It's necessary on BDs, not on CDs and DVDs

CptGreedle · 03-12-2008, 02:40 PM

I am always careful with them but have had no problems with them yet.
I did lose the case to one of my CDs lately, and now I have it sitting out and I'm afraid it will scratch. I am going to back it up but I have no fear over the Blu-rays scratching.

Cyorg · 03-12-2008, 02:43 PM

The protective coating the one reason I have no fears about buying used movies or games.

Rovic · 03-12-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta-guy

so far no scratches, but I wish I was brave enough to do the scratch test with steel wool... I don't want to damage the disc tho...

well here it is so you don't have to do it yourself...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5jEb...eature=related

Galley · 03-12-2008, 04:44 PM

Durabis, FTW!

tron3 · 03-12-2008, 06:39 PM

If you are scratching the underside of BD then you are really careless or really trying to scuff the darned thing.

I have DVD's I have laid down on "safe surfaces" only to find I somehow have scuffs and scratches on them. I always handle them by the edge and such. DVD's and CD's are just soft pieces of junk material.

Smudges are no biggie. Little water and wipe.

CheapChildren · 03-12-2008, 07:31 PM

I think to say there are no scratches is a bit much, but there's an undeniable improvement.

coolmilo · 03-12-2008, 08:10 PM

No scratchs, scuffs or smudges. I love the coating! nuff said

I bet Netflix and BlockBuster love the coating too.

hellmonkey · 03-12-2008, 08:53 PM

well none of my BDs have scratches, but neither do my dvds. i take care of my stuff.

bune · 03-12-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyorg

The protective coating the one reason I have no fears about buying used movies or games.

same here, especially when the local FYE has a thief trading in movies and I can get brand new releases still sealed for 25% less than retail + if you buy three, the third is 50% off.

View Poll Results: How are you BDs holding up?
No scratchs, scuffs or smudges. I love the coating!	210	94.17%
Some scratchs, has improved but not perfect	11	4.93%
Scratches as bad as DVDs, not that great	2	0.90%
Voters: 223. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2008, 11:54 AM	#1
wingnut0021 Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 DVD collection:59	Disc coating underrated! I think alot of people that mention the pros of bluray miss out this very very important feature I just for the hell of it checked all my BDs then checked all my DVDs for scratchs (games and movies). About 75% of my DVDs had some scratches or scuff marks and the BDs, zero, zip, zilch. its espeically great that the BD games have nothing on them considering the more frequent use. Im very happy that this was included on blu ray, im very much a perfectionist when it comes to scatches. So ok, ive put up a poll for you to rate how experiene with this coating!

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03-12-2008, 12:15 PM	#3
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	so far no scratches, but I wish I was brave enough to do the scratch test with steel wool... I don't want to damage the disc tho...

03-12-2008, 12:17 PM	#4
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	I wish I had that coating to protect me!

03-12-2008, 01:30 PM	#7
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, I've noticed the coating holds fingerprints really well. Recently, I discovered I could be identified by the prints on my Blu Rays then I cleaned them all and now I am sure to only touch the edges. So,... I think it smudges or grabs oily fingerprints better then DVD ever did. However,.. whenever I clean a Blu Ray it always ends up looking brand new which is great for the ones I bought used. I love that. -Brian

03-12-2008, 01:50 PM	#8
pbnbcr Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:INDIANA	It does get the fingerprints pretty bad, but it's super easy to wipe off; much easier than DVD or HDDVD. One thing I've always noticed is that with Netflix, the blurays always come to me looking brand new. The DVDs and HDDVDs sometimes come with a pretty good amount of scratches. My brother in law is the lazy type - throws his discs everywhere - sometimes they're in different cases, but usually they are kind of scattered everywhere. His DVDs look HORRIBLE and most can't play right. His blus, though, are pristine (when wiped down).

03-12-2008, 02:00 PM	#9
NovaBomb Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:48	I know theres a coating but I still handle my Discs with care, same with my DVD's too, I barely have scatches on any of them.

03-12-2008, 02:04 PM	#10
limburger Member Member since:Dec 2007	Why wouldn't they put that coating on CD's and DVD's too? Sony puts it on their DVD-R's for the DVD Camcorders.

03-12-2008, 02:40 PM	#12
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	I am always careful with them but have had no problems with them yet. I did lose the case to one of my CDs lately, and now I have it sitting out and I'm afraid it will scratch. I am going to back it up but I have no fear over the Blu-rays scratching.

03-12-2008, 02:43 PM	#13
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	The protective coating the one reason I have no fears about buying used movies or games.

03-12-2008, 04:44 PM	#15
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	Durabis, FTW!

03-12-2008, 06:39 PM	#16
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	If you are scratching the underside of BD then you are really careless or really trying to scuff the darned thing. I have DVD's I have laid down on "safe surfaces" only to find I somehow have scuffs and scratches on them. I always handle them by the edge and such. DVD's and CD's are just soft pieces of junk material. Smudges are no biggie. Little water and wipe.

03-12-2008, 07:31 PM	#17
CheapChildren Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Worth, TX Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:2	I think to say there are no scratches is a bit much, but there's an undeniable improvement.

03-12-2008, 08:10 PM	#18
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	No scratchs, scuffs or smudges. I love the coating! nuff said I bet Netflix and BlockBuster love the coating too.

03-12-2008, 08:53 PM	#19
hellmonkey Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Chicago, IL	well none of my BDs have scratches, but neither do my dvds. i take care of my stuff.

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