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Offline boybi

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DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« on: Mar 30, 2008 at 07:41 PM »
...even if you're already into BluRay?

Will you buy BluRay copies of movies already in your DVD collection?

What will you do with your current DVD collections if you're already into collecting BluRay discs?

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #1 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 11:02 AM »
Yes, DVDs are just irresistible.  ;)  Am building on my HD collections but whenever there's a great DVD sale, am always  tempted to haul it in.  With the proliferation of upscaling DVD players and really awesome panels, you can come closer to HD quality so collecting DVDs is still a worthwhile investment.

The question is, with the HD disc discounts in Amazon which places it relatively cheaper vs. some DVDs, will you rather get the HD title?  Special DVDs (e.g. Limited Edition, special packs / cases, OOPs etc) are definitely eye candy but one has to check his priority - super PQ/AQ, never mind the extras & novelty factor OR you're an authentic collector of rare and exclusive DVD releases with special packaging and tons of bonus materials / extras?  HD-DVD was balancing things out with the 'extra' content (interactive at that), but BD has yet to really focus on this criteria.

Personally when I started collecting HD discs, I told myself I'll just liquidate my DVD coll and divert it to HD titles but as time progressed, I found it possible for these two formats co-exist in my racks.  Bought new Oppo and Samsung scalers to match up the PQ - yes HD is still amazing but with the right scaler and panel, one could be a happy camper.  ;D  HD is my new passion but DVDs are just an integral part of my A/V life (for now at least...)    ::)

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #2 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 11:15 AM »
I still buy DVDs.  However, I'll buy the Blu-ray format for movies that I really like and will be watched over and over again.   ;D ;D ;D
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #3 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 11:51 AM »
Agree with marl-1.  DVD & Blu-ray will coexist in my collections. Not all my favourite movies are released in Blu-ray esp TV series, LE, etc. It's also cheaper to get DVD esp TV series. :)

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #4 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 01:03 PM »
I have a few HD-DVD's but I still collect DVD's until now and I don't see myself ending my DVD collecting soon.

I have a Ps3 however, I am not enticed to buy Blu-ray movies anytime soon.
I will probably wait until the BD versions of Godfather and Lawrence of Arabia come out.

PQ and AQ of standard DVD's are still capable in impressing me.  :D

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #5 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 01:15 PM »
When I switch to Bluray, I intend to keep buying DVDs.  For titles I really liked, I will probably buy Bluray, but majority of what i bought will still be DVDs, because i could play them anywhere in the house (PC, DVD players) whereas I will only have one Bluray player (PS3) for awhile and my 32" setup will not benefit a lot from HD. 

No plan to upgrade existing titles to Bluray except some titles that may be out only for a limited time like 'Collector's edition' and Disney Platinum Editions BDs.
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #6 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 01:30 PM »
If and if the whole catalog of The Criterion Collection decides to completely shift to Hi-Definition and consequently halt in their production and support of the standard dvd format, then I guess that will be my cue.

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #7 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 01:52 PM »
Yup, I still purchase BD "versions" of  DVDs I already have (collector syndrome, ika nga). And, I will still continue on purchasing DVDs. As marl-1 mentioned, the prices of DVDs are "irresistable". Another thing, BD titles are still limited, though this situation will surely change in the near future. 

My DVD & BD collection can "co-exist", as mentioned in this thread. Mas magandang tingnan pag mas marami sila sa cabinet, d ba?. hehehehe.  ;D
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #8 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 02:47 PM »
Still DVD for me unless I upgrade from my 42" panel. Since I'm into TV show season collections these days, I don't feel I'm missing a lot. Now if we're talking about the IMAX version of Beowulf... that I felt bad about. :D
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #9 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 04:46 PM »
...even if you're already into BluRay?

Yes.

Will you buy BluRay copies of movies already in your DVD collection?

No, but possibly with a few exceptions.

What will you do with your current DVD collections if you're already into collecting BluRay discs?

Well, seeing that my laserdiscs and VHS tapes are still happily existing in my home, I think my DVDs will also enjoy the comforts of my home for years to come.
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #10 on: Mar 31, 2008 at 04:49 PM »
Yes.

No, but possibly with a few exceptions.

Well, seeing that my laserdiscs and VHS tapes are still happily existing in my home, I think my DVDs will also enjoy the comforts of my home for years to come.

And I have seen the wallpaper that is your DVD collection sir...... ;D

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #11 on: Apr 08, 2008 at 06:32 PM »
As for me, I would still buy DVDs if I ever get to buy a BD player.  Funny thing though,
I have one HD Combo Disk since it was just 200pesos more than a Region 1 title.
Though I don't have a HD player!  Remembrance na lang!

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM »
Since bluray copies are still very much expensive, i will still buy Dvds coz its a lot cheaper and more practical since the quality isnt that bad. As of bluray perhaps buying and owning 1 or 2 copies of my most watched movies will do just to ease the excitement.
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2008 at 09:16 PM »
probably not.  but my shift to blu-ray is still a long time coming.

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2008 at 09:26 AM »
I'll still collect DVDs. But probably be buying DISNEY'S PLATINUM EDITION on BLU RAY.

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2008 at 06:45 PM »
I'll still collect DVDs. But probably be buying DISNEY'S PLATINUM EDITION on BLU RAY.
maganda nga raw tlga ang mga Disney release na BD.
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2008 at 09:20 PM »
Yup, I still purchase BD "versions" of  DVDs I already have (collector syndrome, ika nga). And, I will still continue on purchasing DVDs. As marl-1 mentioned, the prices of DVDs are "irresistable". Another thing, BD titles are still limited, though this situation will surely change in the near future.

No one can blame you bro....DVD & BD co-exist peacefully :D

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2008 at 08:39 AM »
Yes, I still do buy DVDs. :) @150, @199... Why not?  ;D

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2008 at 11:43 AM »
Yes, I still do buy DVDs. :) @150, @199... Why not?  ;D

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2008 at 02:38 PM »
Yuf. Most DVDs still have great PQ and SQ that are near comparable to their original cinema releases (sometimes even better). So no question about that.

Of course, BDs are the next level. If one movie gets released on both formats, I'll naturally get the one with the better quality/value. But I'm still not discounting DVDs for reasons I mentioned above. I'm just glad these new BD players are backward compatible.

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2008 at 03:35 PM »
Of course, BDs are the next level. If one movie gets released on both formats, I'll naturally get the one with the better quality/value.

DVD = better value

BD = better quality

That's a tricky situation...which is your priority Dan? ;D 

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2008 at 03:51 PM »
DVD = better value

BD = better quality

That's a tricky situation...which is your priority Dan? ;D 

BD + BOGO = better quality and better value  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2008 at 03:59 PM »
DVD = better value

BD = better quality

That's a tricky situation...which is your priority Dan? ;D 

I thought it was clear  ;)

Just look at the releases for the Planet Earth DVDs/BDs.  One has less than stellar PQ but all the special features, while the other only has a marginal leap in quality (still some video issues) with none of the SF in the other released format.

Which would you choose?
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2008 at 04:43 PM »
I only watched disk 1 of Planet Earth in dvd but if the 10 minutes behind the scenes feature per episode was not included in BlueRay, you'll be missing out on something interesting. I like the feature about how they were trying to scout the Amazon trying to film a piranha frenzy.

As with anything, when in doubt, you have to gather more data before making an informed decision.

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2008 at 05:08 PM »
Just look at the releases for the Planet Earth DVDs/BDs.  One has less than stellar PQ but all the special features, while the other only has a marginal leap in quality (still some video issues) with none of the SF in the other released format. Which would you choose?

I got the Planet Earth HD DVD bcos of the PQ.... ;D

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #25 on: May 13, 2008 at 06:51 PM »
I only watched disk 1 of Planet Earth in dvd but if the 10 minutes behind the scenes feature per episode was not included in BlueRay, you'll be missing out on something interesting. I like the feature about how they were trying to scout the Amazon trying to film a piranha frenzy.

As with anything, when in doubt, you have to gather more data before making an informed decision.

The BD and HD versions don't have, from what I read and heard, the 5th bonus features disc, Planet Earth - The Future.

It's give and take. I already posted somewhere in here that if you're going to be a completist about it, get the BD for the PQ/SQ and the DVD for the extra features. And those SFs are worth it on their own.

In the next few years, the decision will be less complicated.

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #26 on: May 13, 2008 at 07:00 PM »
yes thats true some BD movies dont have the special features w/c some Dvd copies have thats why as of date Dvds are still worth collecting since the price is right
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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2008 at 09:21 AM »
yes thats true some BD movies dont have the special features w/c some Dvd copies have thats why as of date Dvds are still worth collecting since the price is right

In fact a lot of Blu-ray movies suffer from feature-less discs such as the recent Predator release  ???

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2008 at 09:54 AM »
In fact a lot of Blu-ray movies suffer from feature-less discs such as the recent Predator release  ???

In a way yes some titles have less features or supplements while others may even come in bare bones. Not all are equal. ;D e.g. old movie Blade Runner has extensive supplements while newer releases such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Fantastic Four: RSS & Hairspray have lots of extra too. :)

As BD progress expect more features & supplements including the "bonus view" becoming more common. 

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Re: DVD collectors, will you still buy DVDs...
« Reply #29 on: May 14, 2008 at 06:06 PM »
In a way yes some titles have less features or supplements while others may even come in bare bones. Not all are equal. ;D e.g. old movie Blade Runner has extensive supplements while newer releases such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Fantastic Four: RSS & Hairspray have lots of extra too. :)

As BD progress expect more features & supplements including the "bonus view" becoming more common. 

Does this mean that future BD releases on Movies that are in bluray now will include more special features? Thats bad coz if u do own a copy now, u'll have regrets coz future BD releases will definitely be a lot better and cheaper.
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