Should I start to worry?

[Billyc407]

I was just reading about Blu-Ray and HD-DVD so I'm getting alittle worried about my DVD collection. I have near 500 DVD's. So should I start selling now or wait? Can someone please fill me in more on this HD DVD and Blu-Ray thing.

[dennisv]

I wouldn't bother. Just stick with regular DVDs.

[Le_Big_Mac]

At this point, don't even bother. If you have a really good DVD Player, high-definition isn't that big a jump.

[God of War]

Originally posted by dennisv
I wouldn't bother. Just stick with regular DVDs.
Yeah. I'll be fucked if I'm going to go and re-start my already way too huge collection, just becuase of a higher definition format. I already made the painful but necessary transition from VHS to DVD. Fuck doing it all over again. I'm not that rich!

The 5 ye4ars down the track yet another even better and higher format will be released. It's not only the actual movies that are being upgraded, but all the other equipment to play them on. Fuck all that shit for a joke! :mad: :D

[Criminal Rock]

It's going to be a very, very, VERY long while before they transfer all the 35mm prints of these old movies to HD or Blue Ray...

Keep your collection. You'll regret it for sure if you don't.

[InvaderZim]

the way i look at it is that i already own 1300 or so dvd's so i wont be buying all of them on hd. I have about 10 hd movies and about 8 blu ray.. if its new and it will look good on hd then i get it on hd. Then there are some older ones that are a must for me on hd like million dollar baby and batman begins. Im buying hd now for new ones but only if its a benefit.. Movies that i love like last kiss and idiocracy. although i love em they wont benefit form a hd translation as much as movies like pretige will

[Shockwave]

Fuck Blue-ray and HD.

The quality a good dvd can bring to the tabel is more then good enough for me.

[Asa_Phelps]

I've heard from semi-reliable sources that this whole blu-ray and HD idea is going belly up because like it's been said on here, most people who would invest in the hassle of these new formats are people who obsess over movies and have huge dvd collections. There's only one problem; they have huge dvd collections.

I think it's going to be a while before anyone has to worry about replacing their dvds with blu-rays.

[Cronos]

Originally posted by Shockwave
Fuck Blue-ray and HD.

The quality a good dvd can bring to the tabel is more then good enough for me.

same here

[Monotreme]

Indeed, so far I'm sticking with my ever-growing DVD collection. And even if I eventually start getting HDs, that won't render the DVDs completely unuseable. I won't be REPLACING my collection with HDs under any circumstances anyway, and since HD players can also play regular DVDs (I think), there really isn't a problem.

[RandalGraves]

Blue Ray and HD are overraed IMO....I'm sticking w/my normal dvds.

[HeavyFknMetal]

If you have any sort of common sense whatsoever, why would you replace your regular dvds. Regular dvds look just fine, unless you're anal and nitpick over every little thing. When the format wars are over, and the price drops on the hd dvds, then you should start buying them, but don't replace the dvds you already have. Unless of course you're a completist.

[Cobretti]

Fuck HD n Blu-Ray

[cocksmokinclerk]

Originally posted by RandalGraves
Blue Ray and HD are overraed IMO....I'm sticking w/my normal dvds.

[thedudeman69]

I am not even bothering with this whole new DVD movement because I am not wasting my money on whole new DVDs when my old ones work fine.

[powersauce]

Originally posted by RandalGraves
Blue Ray and HD are overraed IMO....I'm sticking w/my normal dvds.
Same here. I think studios should follow in Sony's footsteps with the Superbit thing they have.

[Bourne101]

I have a Blueray player on my PS3, and it came with a few Blueray DVD's. I have to say that it looks better than HD-DVD, but I won't be purchasing Bluerays on a consistent basis, because DVD's are cheaper, and the quality is almost as good as Blueray or HD-DVD.

[Billyc407]

Originally posted by Bourne101
I have a Blueray player on my PS3, and it came with a few Blueray DVD's. I have to say that it looks better than HD-DVD, but I won't be purchasing Bluerays on a consistent basis, because DVD's are cheaper, and the quality is almost as good as Blueray or HD-DVD.

Yeah I'm thinking of getting my PS3 so this worries me. To get Blu-Ray but if Blu-Ray fails im stuck with a useless thing. So I think I'll stick with DVD's like you all are saying. Thanks for the input everyone.

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by powersauce
Same here. I think studios should follow in Sony's footsteps with the Superbit thing they have.


Sony is in the Blu-Ray camp (if you know what I mean). They didn't invent it but they "support" it.

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by Asa_Phelps
I've heard from semi-reliable sources that this whole blu-ray and HD idea is going belly up


So did I. And I like that they're going that way! :D

[Brando @$$ Fat]

Man, I still haven't even sold my VHS collection, and I don't plan to. I take pride in my film collection, no matter what format it's in. Besides, Blu-Ray doesn't really seem like that much of a stretch.

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by InvaderZim
I have about 10 hd movies and about 8 blu ray..


:eek: WTF?! Do you have a DVD, and Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD player? :confused:

[sarah1980]

Originally posted by Shockwave
Fuck Blue-ray and HD.

The quality a good dvd can bring to the tabel is more then good enough for me.

well said and very true :cool:

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by Billyc407
I was just reading about Blu-Ray and HD-DVD so I'm getting alittle worried about my DVD collection. I have near 500 DVD's. So should I start selling now or wait? Can someone please fill me in more on this HD DVD and Blu-Ray thing.
Yes, re-buy everything, despite that DVDs will still be backwards compatible, becuase if you dont no one will like you anymore.

[Digifruitella]

it would be a stupid idea to "upgrade" so many movies with HD dvd, unless like what many have said already you love everything nice and tidy...OR if you have a huge huge HUMONGOUS tv which requires higher qual dvd for best crisp quality (im guessing here, judging by resolution of those tvs)

what i would do in your place is narrow down your all time favorites and then get that HD blu ray you so want... in my case I'd get an HD Bluray dvd for Terminator 2: Judgment Day, but then why tha fuck would I need it when Extreme Edition is probably the BEST example of what state of the art NEW transfer looks like.

[Badbird]

Originally posted by Le_Big_Mac
At this point, don't even bother. If you have a really good DVD Player, high-definition isn't that big a jump.

Well, I think HD is a pretty noticable improvement. That said, it's not like DVDs are shit. I've heard that "up-converter" DVD players make regular DVD look near HD quality - though I have not seen that myself.

To me, if you want to make your DVDs look better, get a progressive scan TV. The picture looks so much better than an interlaced TV.

I say skip HD/Blu-Ray and just wait for the next next-generation in home video, which should be about fifteen years from now.

[blk_flower]

I wouldn't, but I wouldn't know very well I don't really have a big or good HD television. Again some players will probably have backwards compatibility. I'm waiting out till a whole new thing comes, whether it be some sort of chip or what. These dvds are working great for me.

[Billyc407]

Originally posted by adamjohnson
Yes, re-buy everything, despite that DVDs will still be backwards compatible, becuase if you dont no one will like you anymore.

I was looking for intelligent replies, not smart ass remarks.

Thanks to everyone else for the replies. I probably will stay with DVD's. Or like someone wrote before just buy the HD DVD or Blu-Ray if its a must have movie or one of my favorites.

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by Billyc407
I was looking for intelligent replies, not smart ass remarks.


Well then you came to the wrong place.

[mutesaint]

I would think that oyu could keep the vast majority of your dvds.

I myself am only going to be rebuying the big as shit movies. The ones where watching them in HD is truly a new experience, ie. King Kong and other effects heavy epics. As time goes on and one format sticks I will simply start buying them in that format instead of old dvds. Maybe as time goes on and years pass you can slowly replace some of you dvds with the new shit if better versions are out. But seriously, is Miami Vice better in HD than in standard?

And just ignore the people who post nonsense, even if they do have cool avatars.

[Billyc407]

Ok Mutesaint I'll ignore his nonsense. Yeah I don't think I'd be missing much of Miami Vice in HD i thought that movie was CRAP!

[skynyrdsbyrd83]

Originally posted by adamjohnson
Well then you came to the wrong place.


uhh i thought this was about movies and not smart ass remarks, i think your in the wrong place there numbnuts

[adamjohnson]

Bahahahaha.

ONE POST. NEW RECORD.

[jolanar]

You guys must be insanely rich if you can afford 1000+ DVDs!!

I've got like 30 and I consider half of them to be not worth the money with hindsight.

The way I look at it, if I'm not going to rent it 10+ times at $1.50 each, then there is no reason to pay 15 dollars to own it.

And lets be honest how many of you watch your DVDs more than once let alone 10 times?

But then again I don't get the whole 'collecting' thing.

[skynyrdsbyrd83]

Originally posted by adamjohnson
Bahahahaha.

ONE POST. NEW RECORD.
yeah my first post, i still know more about movies and get more ass than u, and dont spend all my time on this site posting, and i dont know how its a record in the first place, i only got one post so you must be dumber than shit and get off on being sarcastic cuz after all u dont get anyass

[adamjohnson]

Yeah, well I guess you told me.

I'm gonna go play D&D and watch Glitter!

[Lost in Space]

Blueray blows-HD blows too, i refuse to pay the money to change formats.

[m_burlock]

Mods,

Isn't "AdamJohnson" violating the rules we have here at joblo? :confused: Shouldn't you have a word with him?

[mutesaint]

Originally posted by Billyc407
Ok Mutesaint I'll ignore his nonsense. Yeah I don't think I'd be missing much of Miami Vice in HD i thought that movie was CRAP!

Glad I could help even though I feel almost compelled to say something mean just because I loved Miami Vice:D


I have to agree with M_Burlock. Adam does seem a bit harsh.

[Cobretti]

Originally posted by m_burlock
Mods,

Isn't "AdamJohnson" violating the rules we have here at joblo? :confused: Shouldn't you have a word with him?

report his post then ;)

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by m_burlock
Mods,

Isn't "AdamJohnson" violating the rules we have here at joblo? :confused: Shouldn't you have a word with him?

being sarcastic inst against the rules. But me being 'dumber than shit and not getting any ass' I wouldnt know the rules.

But I guess getting THAT uptight about a JOKE over the internet isnt much better either.

[Winston Wolfe]

RUDE posts are looked down upon in our forums, and if you're being SARCASTIC, please add a SMILEY FACE to your posts, so that everyone recognizes "the joke".

DISRESPECTFUL posts are against our rules and guidelines. If you insult someone on our board, you WILL be banned.

One person has already been BANNED from this thread, and another WARNED, so please get back to the topic at hand, otherwise we will have to close this thread.

MOVING TO DVD DISCUSSION FORUM -->>

[adamjohnson]

*breathe*

I still think it's kind of nutty to re-buy all of your DVD's. They ARE backwards compatible, so I dont really see the point.
In terms of comparing formats (DVD to HD-DVD or Blu-ray) it's no where near, say, BETA to VHS, and no difference in terms of compatibility, which is the reason everyone had to buy their movies on DVD when it came out (because, obviously, you cant play a VHS in a DVD or vice versa)

The difference in quality is comparable to VHS vs DVD, but without the compatibility issues therefore encountered.

Even then, only the most high-end of systems, including the $100 cords and everything, will be able to *see* that difference.

To me, it's not worth the investment to re-buy, but you should go ahead and get one of the newer systems.

[HeavyFknMetal]

This is a forum, if you're annoyed or get offended by smart ass posts, then you need to get off the forum.

Otherwise Danger^Cart will cut you.

[Cobretti]

^ Smart ass posts suck, it just shows inadequacies in the real life of the poster. And they're boring. Half the people who post shit like that woulld be too shit scared to do it in real life.

[HeavyFknMetal]

Originally posted by Cobretti
^ Smart ass posts suck, it just shows inadequacies in the real life of the poster. And they're boring. Half the people who post shit like that woulld be too shit scared to do it in real life.

Smart ass posts in no way show the inadequacies of the real life poster. Look, you're an infant schmoe, you don't know how things really run around here. Once you've been here for awhile you'll realize not a week goes by that one of these threads comes around. After a year of dealing with threads like this you begin to answer them in a more facetious manner.

As far as your "half the people who post shit like that would be too shit scared to do it in real life" comment, you're right. The thing is, this is the internet, and this is a forum. I'm not going to go up to some guy I don't know and be a smart ass, but when I'm part of an online community, things are a little different.

Loosen the fuck up a little bit. Don't get all bent out of shape when someone is a smart ass, don't report a post where someones being a smart ass.

This is a movie forum, where our movie reviews tend to be pretty smart ass themselves, thus our posts sometimes reflect that as well.

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by Cobretti
^ Smart ass posts suck, it just shows inadequacies in the real life of the poster. And they're boring. Half the people who post shit like that woulld be too shit scared to do it in real life.

Ohhhh, I wish you knew me in real life. Very few days go by where I'm not called an asshole.

[Cobretti]

Originally posted by HeavyFknMetal
Smart ass posts in no way show the inadequacies of the real life poster. Look, you're an infant schmoe, you don't know how things really run around here. Once you've been here for awhile you'll realize not a week goes by that one of these threads comes around. After a year of dealing with threads like this you begin to answer them in a more facetious manner.

As far as your "half the people who post shit like that would be too shit scared to do it in real life" comment, you're right. The thing is, this is the internet, and this is a forum. I'm not going to go up to some guy I don't know and be a smart ass, but when I'm part of an online community, things are a little different.

Loosen the fuck up a little bit. Don't get all bent out of shape when someone is a smart ass, don't report a post where someones being a smart ass.

This is a movie forum, where our movie reviews tend to be pretty smart ass themselves, thus our posts sometimes reflect that as well.

Ive been here for a good year now - new account name if you check my fav movie ;). Im not getting out of shape atall about smart asses - Just stating the facts. And yeah I do think it shows the inadequacies of the real life poster. Either that they arent able to act like this in real life for whatever reason, be it they dont have the balls to do so, or the fact they feel the need to be a douchebag, whatever. This is a movie site and smart ass comments dont come hand in hand with that, I dont think this is the place to go on about it anymore though.

[adamjohnson]

Originally posted by Cobretti
Ive been here for a good year now - new account name if you check my fav movie ;). Im not getting out of shape atall about smart asses - Just stating the facts. And yeah I do think it shows the inadequacies of the real life poster. Either that they arent able to act like this in real life for whatever reason, be it they dont have the balls to do so, or the fact they feel the need to be a douchebag, whatever. This is a movie site and smart ass comments dont come hand in hand with that, I dont think this is the place to go on about it anymore though.

Actually, I've found it's the perfect place for them.

"RV" WAS FANTASTIC!

See, there I go again. Wow, carazay.

( :) )

[Cobretti]

Originally posted by adamjohnson
Actually, I've found it's the perfect place for them.

"RV" WAS FANTASTIC!

See, there I go again. Wow, carazay.

( :) )

Whatever fills your life kiddo ;)

[mutesaint]

Originally posted by adamjohnson
Actually, I've found it's the perfect place for them.

"RV" WAS FANTASTIC!

See, there I go again. Wow, carazay.

( :) )


Oh God. Even though you were joking saying RV was fantastic still hurt me. Thats a low blow.:D


Oh and man I love the internet. It allows us to be whatever the hell we want to. You can be a gentle giant and be a total raging prick on the net or be a total asshole in real life but be cool on the net. I dig its alternat reality.

[InvaderZim]

Originally posted by m_burlock
:eek: WTF?! Do you have a DVD, and Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD player? :confused:

PS3 blu-ray
XBOX Hd


they both looks stunning and noticeably better but hd is better than blu-ray from what ive seen

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by InvaderZim
PS3 blu-ray
XBOX Hd


they both looks stunning and noticeably better but hd is better than blu-ray from what ive seen


I preassume you have two consoles because you want to be able to play any and all games there are? That is to say, I know that some games are brand exclusives, i.e. for and will play on a PS3 only or a XBOX only.

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by HeavyFknMetal
This is a forum, if you're annoyed or get offended by smart ass posts, then you need to get off the forum.

Otherwise Danger^Cart will cut you.


I'm not speaking for others but, they don't annoy or offend me. As long as the person uses one of the "Smilies" I'm good. When one doesn't use a "Smilie" someone (multiple someones) is bound to think your not joking. To joke and not use a "Smilie" is not proper "nettakit". (Sorry for the spelling error, I don't know how it's spelled.) :(

[AWP82]

Originally posted by m_burlock
To joke and not use a "Smilie" is not proper "nettakit". (Sorry for the spelling error, I don't know how it's spelled.) :(

Netiquette. :)

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by AWP82
Netiquette. :)


Thank-you! ;)

[InvaderZim]

Originally posted by m_burlock
I preassume you have two consoles because you want to be able to play any and all games there are? That is to say, I know that some games are brand exclusives, i.e. for and will play on a PS3 only or a XBOX only.

Exclusives are dead.. the only was a game is really exclusive anymore is for a limited time. then its on both platforms.. Im not a huge gamer but i love resistance and no game has ever looked as good as gears, but the whole hd format thing made these easy no brainer purchases for me

[sirdizzy]

I am with the majority here, the DVD format is too new for them to expect us to switch to another format so soon plus they realize this and are making both format backwards compatible.

DVD was an interesting beast to say the least, unlike VHS many people have amassed large collections for any number of reasons including the fact that dvds are very price friendly (VHS in the beginning ranged in $40-50 range and this was in the 80's, inflation would put that price much higher)

I own nearly 1000 dvds (940 to be exact) and I owned about only a 1/5th of that on VHS (150-200, I don't rightly remember), how many can say the same for their dvd collections I bet quite a few. And I had 20 years to amass that collection rather than just 5 or 6 with dvds (then again to be fair I didn't get my first job tell 1992 and money that was my own, so maybe more like 10 years). But still I never held a true desire to build a film library with VHS as I do with DVD.

Then comes in the whole warring factions, I am not about to buy a format that could very well lose that war and be stuck with a dead format when regardless of who wins they will both support DVD.


I can wait and see because if I buy a dvd I know it will be supported who knows if 10 years down the road if BluRay or HDDVD will be the given format.


I will be like that little old man with the huge record collection who refuses to go to cds solely (he may buy new releases on cd but hes got the record for the older stuff) because it would take to much time and effort to replace even a portion of my dvd collection

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by InvaderZim
Exclusives are dead.. the only was a game is really exclusive anymore is for a limited time. then its on both platforms.. Im not a huge gamer but i love resistance and no game has ever looked as good as gears, but the whole hd format thing made these easy no brainer purchases for me


:confused: Since they're dead, why didn't you choose just one of the HD formats and or platforms instead of both?

[mutesaint]

Originally posted by AWP82
Netiquette. :)

I had no idea that was really a word in common usage. Quite cool.