Intro of myself - Blu-ray Forum

David Mamet · 03-16-2008, 02:16 AM

I'm new to the site and just wanted to post a, "Hello I'm new" message. I own over 20 BD's and have been reading the forum on this site for a month now. Figured I would join it, as I've been finding myself coming to this site several times a day. I'm a BD junkie, and the last BD I bought was Blade runner Ultimate edition. It looks so nice in the package that I don't think I will ever open it. I would like to add a personal feeling that you can only call yourself a true BD lover if you own a standalone player.

JJ · 03-16-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by David Mamet

I'm new to the site and just wanted to post a, "Hello I'm new" message. I own over 20 BD's and have been reading the forum on this site for a month now. Figured I would join it, as I've been finding myself coming to this site several times a day. I'm a BD junkie, and the last BD I bought was Blade runner Ultimate edition. It looks so nice in the package that I don't think I will ever open it. I would like to add a personal feeling that you can only call yourself a true BD lover if you own a standalone player.

Welcome to the site! And as to that final statement, well, that's open to discussion, and that's...well, what you just did. Let's see how it unfolds.

David Mamet · 03-16-2008, 02:41 AM

thanks for the reply, Is that your family coat of arms in your avatar?

JJ · 03-16-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by David Mamet

thanks for the reply, Is that your family coat of arms in your avatar?

Haha! No, simply the crest of my country.

turboedguy · 03-16-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by David Mamet

I'm new to the site and just wanted to post a, "Hello I'm new" message. I own over 20 BD's and have been reading the forum on this site for a month now. Figured I would join it, as I've been finding myself coming to this site several times a day. I'm a BD junkie, and the last BD I bought was Blade runner Ultimate edition. It looks so nice in the package that I don't think I will ever open it. I would like to add a personal feeling that you can only call yourself a true BD lover if you own a standalone player.

You say you dont want to open and play a Blu-ray because it looks nice in the package, but then claim you are a "true BD lover" because you own a standalone.

uh, welcome?

David Mamet · 03-16-2008, 03:01 AM

[QUOTE=turboedguy;714866]You say you dont want to open and play a Blu-ray because it looks nice in the package, but then claim you are a "true BD lover" because you own a standalone.

I'm not trying to start a fight, although I will admit that my statement opens me up for one. I just feel that owning a PS3, makes you more of a gamer as opposed to a BD lover. Its like owning a PS2 and claiming to be a DVD freak. You bought the PS2 to play games on, not to watch movies. It just so happens that the machine has that extra feature. About Blade Runner, I feel like I'm a collector of BD's, and like any collector I want my stuff to stay nice. Once I open it, it won't be as nice as when It was wrapped up.

turboedguy · 03-16-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by David Mamet

I'm not trying to start a fight, although I will admit that my statement opens me up for one. I just feel that owning a PS3, makes you more of a gamer as opposed to a BD lover. Its like owning a PS2 and claiming to be a DVD freak. You bought the PS2 to play games on, not to watch movies. It just so happens that the machine has that extra feature. About Blade Runner, I feel like I'm a collector of BD's, and like any collector I want my stuff to stay nice. Once I open it, it won't be as nice as when It was wrapped up.

OK, a little offence was taken, but your new, so Ill let you off the hook, and in for a little secret, The PS3 is probably the best most "future proof" BD player out to date, and the majority of forum members own them, so be carefull how you word your opinions, as they could offend. For example, I could say since I own 10 times as many BDs as you, I love Blu-ray more, but that is just silly, and offensive.

David Mamet · 03-16-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by turboedguy

OK, a little offence was taken, but your new, so Ill let you off the hook, and in for a little secret, The PS3 is probably the best most "future proof" BD player out to date, and the majority of forum members own them, so be carefull how you word your opinions, as they could offend. For example, I could say since I own 10 times as many BDs as you, I love Blu-ray more, but that is just silly, and offensive.

Point taken.

Herr Schmidt · 03-16-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by David Mamet

I'm new to the site and just wanted to post a, "Hello I'm new" message. I own over 20 BD's and have been reading the forum on this site for a month now. Figured I would join it, as I've been finding myself coming to this site several times a day. I'm a BD junkie, and the last BD I bought was Blade runner Ultimate edition. It looks so nice in the package that I don't think I will ever open it. I would like to add a personal feeling that you can only call yourself a true BD lover if you own a standalone player.

Hello there and welcome to the site man.This is a very nice form to meet people and talk about blu-ray and a lot more about electronic's,Very helpful site to learn from :} Im a tree hugger learning to hug technology.And the people here are great.Peace man enjoy your stay Brother

crackinhedz · 03-16-2008, 02:56 AM

If I only use my PS3 for movies...does that qualify as a standalone??

turboedguy · 03-16-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

If I only use my PS3 for movies...does that qualify as a standalone??

No.

But at least it has fast load times and PIP. I hear "true BD lovers" like those things.

David Mamet · 03-16-2008, 03:03 AM

Thanks for the welcome. Aren't tree huggers from Oregon?

Herr Schmidt · 03-16-2008, 03:16 AM

Northern Michigan Where this lover of the woods hang's man :}

David Mamet · 03-16-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr Schmidt

Northern Michigan Where this lover of the woods hang's man :}

Well..... I like your BD player, as it shows me your more of a BD fan than a video game fan.

jknuss01 · 03-16-2008, 03:24 AM

What if I never played console games before I bought a PS3? I got a PS3 strictly as a BD player. The fact it plays games is just an added bonus.....

To say someone to more of a video game fan if they have a PS3 is ludicrous....

DutchBoy · 03-16-2008, 03:28 AM

Well, I bought a PS3 (yes, I am a gamer) almost (I only say almost because I'm sure at some point some game will find its way into my machine) solely for the Blu Ray aspect. Right now I have 12 BDs, another 6 on preorder, and 0 games for my PS3. The ONLY thing I have used it for at all in the last month and a half is watching my Blu Rays and DVDs.

For me, I just so happen to have a BD player right now, that also came with the added bonus of being able to play some darn fine video games, and I have a VERY good future-proof Blu Ray player.

To say I don't truly love Blu Rays is poppycock.

But welcome aboard.

turboedguy · 03-16-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by David Mamet

Well..... I like your BD player, as it shows me your more of a BD fan than a video game fan.

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

Again. what does having a PS3 and liking video games have anything to do with being a Blu-ray fan?

BTW: If you were such a Blu-ray fan, you yould dump your 1.0 no PIP, Ethernet port, fast load time player and get a PS3.

03-16-2008, 02:16 AM	#1
David Mamet Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:4	Intro of myself I'm new to the site and just wanted to post a, "Hello I'm new" message. I own over 20 BD's and have been reading the forum on this site for a month now. Figured I would join it, as I've been finding myself coming to this site several times a day. I'm a BD junkie, and the last BD I bought was Blade runner Ultimate edition. It looks so nice in the package that I don't think I will ever open it. I would like to add a personal feeling that you can only call yourself a true BD lover if you own a standalone player.

03-16-2008, 03:16 AM	#13
Herr Schmidt Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Mid Michigan Blu-ray collection:438	Northern Michigan Where this lover of the woods hang's man :} Last edited by Herr Schmidt; 03-16-2008 at 03:19 AM.

03-16-2008, 03:24 AM	#15
jknuss01 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Woodstock, GA 4K collection:455 Blu-ray collection:468 iTunes collection:3 Trading Score:2	What if I never played console games before I bought a PS3? I got a PS3 strictly as a BD player. The fact it plays games is just an added bonus..... To say someone to more of a video game fan if they have a PS3 is ludicrous.... Last edited by jknuss01; 03-16-2008 at 03:29 AM.

03-16-2008, 03:28 AM	#16
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	Well, I bought a PS3 (yes, I am a gamer) almost (I only say almost because I'm sure at some point some game will find its way into my machine) solely for the Blu Ray aspect. Right now I have 12 BDs, another 6 on preorder, and 0 games for my PS3. The ONLY thing I have used it for at all in the last month and a half is watching my Blu Rays and DVDs. For me, I just so happen to have a BD player right now, that also came with the added bonus of being able to play some darn fine video games, and I have a VERY good future-proof Blu Ray player. To say I don't truly love Blu Rays is poppycock. But welcome aboard. Last edited by DutchBoy; 03-16-2008 at 03:39 AM.

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03-16-2008, 02:41 AM	#3
David Mamet Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:4	thanks for the reply, Is that your family coat of arms in your avatar?

03-16-2008, 03:01 AM	#6
David Mamet Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:4	[QUOTE=turboedguy;714866]You say you dont want to open and play a Blu-ray because it looks nice in the package, but then claim you are a "true BD lover" because you own a standalone. I'm not trying to start a fight, although I will admit that my statement opens me up for one. I just feel that owning a PS3, makes you more of a gamer as opposed to a BD lover. Its like owning a PS2 and claiming to be a DVD freak. You bought the PS2 to play games on, not to watch movies. It just so happens that the machine has that extra feature. About Blade Runner, I feel like I'm a collector of BD's, and like any collector I want my stuff to stay nice. Once I open it, it won't be as nice as when It was wrapped up.

03-16-2008, 02:56 AM	#10
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	If I only use my PS3 for movies...does that qualify as a standalone??

03-16-2008, 03:03 AM	#12
David Mamet Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:4	Thanks for the welcome. Aren't tree huggers from Oregon?

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