Author Topic: Is DVD dead or dying locally? (Read 55415 times)

dj · « **Reply #60 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 03:34 PM »

Quote from: BusyChild on Apr 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

^^ pero nakaka-addict magcollect eh... Whether it be or original or *******. So mahirap magsabi ng "Enough!!!!".

^ yes nakakaaddict magcollect ng dvd movies at other formats pero by this time siguro hindi na! mauuuso na talaga download 1click away na lang mga favorite movies natin. kaya isip na tayo new hobbies:D r

BusyChild · « **Reply #61 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 03:43 PM »

Quote from: dj on Apr 13, 2011 at 03:34 PM

^ yes nakakaaddict magcollect ng dvd movies at other formats pero by this time siguro hindi na! mauuuso na talaga download 1click away na lang mga favorite movies natin. kaya isip na tayo new hobbies:D r

Oo nga eh.... puro internet tv na ang lumalabas... haaay...

Dan · « **Reply #62 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 03:51 PM »

Ang CDRKing Blu-Ray player, P3990 lang. Kasing presyo na ng DVD player.

Yun lang, mahal pa rin ang karamihan ng mga bluray disc.

BusyChild · « **Reply #63 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 03:58 PM »

Hmmm... yeah, mahal nga ang "bala" ng bluray pa, kaya DVD muna ako... hehe.

Ano kayang next format after Bluray?

Baka ang ending puro downloadable na lahat.... ugh.

Kd Jb · « **Reply #64 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 04:09 PM »

Quote from: BusyChild on Apr 13, 2011 at 03:58 PM

Hmmm... yeah, mahal nga ang "bala" ng bluray pa, kaya DVD muna ako... hehe.

Ano kayang next format after Bluray?

Baka ang ending puro downloadable na lahat.... ugh.

sa amazon pansin ko lang yung ibang title mas mahal pa in dvd format as compared sa blu ray format. sometimes naman identical price, so mas pipiliin mo shempre bluray na. I think its their way of slowly killing dvd. Tas iilang special features lang meron sa dvd release while complete sa bluray. ako im a huge fan of special features kaya pag mas madami yung sa blu ray yun kukunin ko. kung pareho namang contents then i go for dvd or pag mas mura bluray

daigoro · « **Reply #65 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 04:47 PM »

The only dvd's/blurays I would consider buying nowadays are TV series that I like: Simpsons, Spongebob, Mad Men, Planet Earth, etc.
One reason is that they are still relatively difficult to download and not always available. Also, the downloads are not as good quality as the physical media so there's still some value in getting a physical copy. In the case of the simpsons, their packaging and presentation is also quite attractive which makes it worth the purchase.

Hero33 · « **Reply #66 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 05:07 PM »

I just got my Simpsons Season 13 box set from Amazon to keep my set complete.

That's one series I have been devout about completing and breaking the chain by buying one version in bluray has crossed my mind, but I don't feel it's worth the extra ten dollars.

For HD content nothing beats Bluray for hard copies.

Gob_Loves_Sony · « **Reply #67 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 05:25 PM »

pag naging 300 pesos isang bluray disc movie..tapos ang dvd..

darth mond · « **Reply #68 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 05:48 PM »

Quote from: Gob_Loves_Sony on Apr 13, 2011 at 05:25 PM

pag naging 300 pesos isang bluray disc movie..tapos ang dvd..

Sana nga. two years na ata akong hindi bumibili ng DVD. Nakakamiss din ang mge LE noon mga sale sa Astro.

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #69 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 05:50 PM »

Quote from: Gob_Loves_Sony on Apr 13, 2011 at 05:25 PM

pag naging 300 pesos isang bluray disc movie..tapos ang dvd..

for that to happen, siguradong may bago na namang na invent na format that usurps br's supremacy.

El Zar · « **Reply #70 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 06:02 PM »

I also have 6 DVD players! Naadik kasi... Yes, we used to go crazy when the podium sale was on- Dun ako pumapasok first thing..then I would go to work

CMac · « **Reply #71 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 06:07 PM »

dvd is still the most accessible medium to date as far as storage is concerned. for 30 pesos or less, you have <9GB to store personal files.
dvd is not dead because most legacy movies are still in the process of being re-distributed in bd.
dvd is not dead because not everyone craves to be "in with the current fad" as far as new tech goes.
dvd is not dead because it's still capable of delivering standard dd and dts audio. and we all know that most ears cannot discern the difference between hd and core audio.
dvd is not dead because imho, people really started collecting movies with dvd's. dvd was the heart of the whole ht setup craze back in the days. preceding the era of dvd's, we just rented movies.
dvd is not dead because bd is fully appreciated only if you have hd flat panel tv's.
dvd will only die if production companies cease to release movies in dvd format

frootloops · « **Reply #72 on:** Apr 13, 2011 at 06:17 PM »

Quote from: El Zar on Apr 13, 2011 at 06:02 PM

I also have 6 DVD players! Naadik kasi... Yes, we used to go crazy when the podium sale was on- Dun ako pumapasok first thing..then I would go to work

Same here, those were the days. Ngayon year long sale na. Kung 3 day sale, 3 days din ako andun. Naghihintay ng lalabas galing sa bodega na bagong titles. Adik nga talaga.

aszamora · « **Reply #73 on:** Apr 14, 2011 at 04:32 AM »

Up until around 2005, any Astro Podium sale is considered as The Event. I remember some members carrying baskets of DVDs to the cashier. Now, DVDs are on sale everywhere. Anyway, I can't afford BD yet and its requirements so I'll still be buying DVDs in the meantime.

BusyChild · « **Reply #74 on:** Apr 14, 2011 at 09:57 AM »

Quote from: El Zar on Apr 13, 2011 at 06:02 PM

I also have 6 DVD players! Naadik kasi... Yes, we used to go crazy when the podium sale was on- Dun ako pumapasok first thing..then I would go to work

Hi sir... just curious, why 6 DVD players? Kung sabagay, we have 3 at home... one in the bedroom, on in the living room, and on in my sister's room. So alive na alive pa ang DVD sa bahay.... mahal pa kasi ang BD.

El Zar · « **Reply #75 on:** Apr 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM »

Quote from: BusyChild on Apr 14, 2011 at 09:57 AM

Hi sir... just curious, why 6 DVD players? Kung sabagay, we have 3 at home... one in the bedroom, on in the living room, and on in my sister's room. So alive na alive pa ang DVD sa bahay.... mahal pa kasi ang BD.

It's like this...bought my first one, a Philips at close to 20K when DVD was new. Then Pioneer came out with some affordable ones..I bought one. Bought the same model for my wife when she was my girlfriend. Won another one at a raffle. Bought a cheaper one for my son. Then there's that other one my mom's not using.
Ang tagal masira haha

juanch · « **Reply #76 on:** Apr 14, 2011 at 03:43 PM »

Quote from: HEXAGRAM on Apr 13, 2011 at 06:07 PM

dvd is still the most accessible medium to date as far as storage is concerned. for 30 pesos or less, you have <9GB to store personal files.
dvd is not dead because most legacy movies are still in the process of being re-distributed in bd.
dvd is not dead because not everyone craves to be "in with the current fad" as far as new tech goes.
dvd is not dead because it's still capable of delivering standard dd and dts audio. and we all know that most ears cannot discern the difference between hd and core audio.
dvd is not dead because imho, people really started collecting movies with dvd's. dvd was the heart of the whole ht setup craze back in the days. preceding the era of dvd's, we just rented movies.
dvd is not dead because bd is fully appreciated only if you have hd flat panel tv's.
dvd will only die if production companies cease to release movies in dvd format

I actually agree with many of your observations bro.

And yes, I already have a huge DVD collection, sayang lang if I stop.
I'm still collecting though not at the pace I used to

Dan · « **Reply #77 on:** Apr 14, 2011 at 04:38 PM »

Medyo tangent sa usapan. Did you guys know North Korea's Kim Jong Il has a massive DVD collection? (Scroll down to #4)

Allegedly before DVDs, he collected movie film reels.

pjayg · « **Reply #78 on:** Apr 14, 2011 at 05:18 PM »

Quote from: juancho on Apr 14, 2011 at 03:43 PM

And yes, I already have a huge DVD collection, sayang lang if I stop.
I'm still collecting though not at the pace I used to

same sentiments here

casanegro · « **Reply #79 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 08:01 AM »

It is all about money. Studio executives are trying to force the death of DVD thinking it will compel users to fork out money for the overpriced BD format. But the recession in US plus the advent of downloadable movie formats is giving the studios a difficult time. Outside the US, BD isn't being adapted by enough households.

The truth is DVD quality is good enough for most folks. I watch both BD and DVD formats. To be honest, 10 to 15 mins. into the movie, I get absorbed into the story that I no longer care if what I am watching is HD or SD.

juanch · « **Reply #80 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 09:20 AM »

Quote from: casanegro on Apr 15, 2011 at 08:01 AM

The truth is DVD quality is good enough for most folks. I watch both BD and DVD formats. To be honest, 10 to 15 mins. into the movie, I get absorbed into the story that I no longer care if what I am watching is HD or SD.

True true, that's why I still watch DVD's

DViant · « **Reply #81 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM »

I havent bought DVDs in such a long time. As they tend to lag by months vs downloads.

I also noticed that once I watched a movie or TV program I rarely rewatch it again. By which time a newer format would be popular.

DVDs takes too much physical space.

I do not want to deal with DVD rot. Older DVDs are largely immune but because prices have fallen of late the newer titles being pressed are more susceptible to it.

As a storage medium it is as bad as CD. You end up wasting time managing them.

CD = 700MB
DVD= 17GB
BD = 128GB
HDD = 3TB

frootloops · « **Reply #82 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM »

Quote from: Dan on Apr 14, 2011 at 04:38 PM

Medyo tangent sa usapan. Did you guys know North Korea's Kim Jong Il has a massive DVD collection? (Scroll down to #4)

Allegedly before DVDs, he collected movie film reels.

Nice! TFS

ABCmotorparts · « **Reply #83 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM »

Quote from: Dan on Apr 14, 2011 at 04:38 PM

Medyo tangent sa usapan. Did you guys know North Korea's Kim Jong Il has a massive DVD collection? (Scroll down to #4)

Allegedly before DVDs, he collected movie film reels.

Tapos puro Region 1 pa pala ang collection nya, bought online sa Amazon,..

Clondalkin · « **Reply #84 on:** Apr 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM »

Quote from: ABCmotorparts on Apr 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Tapos puro Region 1 pa pala ang collection nya, bought online sa Amazon,..

That hardline communist leader is actually extremely fond of Western luxuries like Benz' and expensive European wines; and his eldest (fat) son was desperate to visit Tokyo Disneyland.

Sorry OT.

DViant · « **Reply #85 on:** Apr 16, 2011 at 01:10 AM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Apr 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

That hardline communist leader is actually extremely fond of Western luxuries like Benz' and expensive European wines; and his eldest (fat) son was desperate to visit Tokyo Disneyland. Sorry OT.

He's a smart dude. How else can he continue with an outdated form of govt until now?

Clondalkin · « **Reply #86 on:** Apr 16, 2011 at 05:31 AM »

Quote from: DViant on Apr 16, 2011 at 01:10 AM

He's a smart dude. How else can he continue with an outdated form of govt until now?

Oh, former Secretary Of State Baker openly admitted in a recent interview with Pierce Morgan that America should use military force ONLY if America's national interest is at stake - but exceptions may apply every now and then. Good thing for Comrade Kim, North Korea is not rich in oil & gas and located uncomfortably close to China, and, Kim is getting old naturally.

Para hindi OT, I feel DVD as a media would be sustained in the Phil through the bootleg market until such time as BD-R goes down to the same price level as DVD-R, or, the standard internet speed for the greater part of the Philippines exceeds 8mbps.

berdilot™ · « **Reply #87 on:** Apr 16, 2011 at 05:41 PM »

Quote from: casanegro on Apr 15, 2011 at 08:01 AM

It is all about money. Studio executives are trying to force the death of DVD thinking it will compel users to fork out money for the overpriced BD format. But the recession in US plus the advent of downloadable movie formats is giving the studios a difficult time. Outside the US, BD isn't being adapted by enough households.

The truth is DVD quality is good enough for most folks. I watch both BD and DVD formats. To be honest, 10 to 15 mins. into the movie, I get absorbed into the story that I no longer care if what I am watching is HD or SD.

Lalo na if mayroong video upscaling capability yung DVD player mo.

Hero33 · « **Reply #88 on:** Apr 18, 2011 at 11:03 PM »

Quote from: ABCmotorparts on Apr 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Tapos puro Region 1 pa pala ang collection nya, bought online sa Amazon,..

Or brought home by his gay son as pasalubong!

Dan · « **Reply #89 on:** Apr 18, 2011 at 11:17 PM »

I think I regret injecting the Dear Leader into this conversation

DVD LIVES!!!!