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Misc. => Off-Topic Chat => Topic started by: manuel on February 03, 2008, 10:17:05 am

Title: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: manuel on February 03, 2008, 10:17:05 am
The subject says it all I guess.
Apart from video games I also buy movies sometimes, so I thought I'd make a thread about it.
I own around 400 DVDs (rough estimate) right now, that's a lot more than I own videogames.

Here's what I ordered five minutes ago:

The King of Queens IPS Superbox (http://www.amazon.de/King-Queens-Superbox-Staffel-komplett/dp/B0012CF8TS/ref=dp_return_1?ie=UTF8&n=284266&s=dvd-de)

(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8752/41cetqynfulss400ya5.jpg)

In December last year amazon.com had a sale on Blu-Ray discs. That's when I ordered "March of the Penguins" (for my wife... she loves penguins) and "Enter the Dragon". 10$ each. Was a very good deal IMHO.

(http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/43856/2004055483352440088_rs.jpg)
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: JC on February 08, 2008, 09:34:55 pm
Looks like people aren't big DVD, etc., fans. I'm not. I own only something like 10. But, hell, I'm picky when it comes to films.
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: Mo on February 08, 2008, 11:38:48 pm
I tend to by 70's Kung Fu flicks & Hong Kong action cinema. I still use dvd and I doubt that I will upgrade to either HD or Blue Ray. DVD is good enough for me  ;D
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: 133MHz on February 08, 2008, 11:41:33 pm
Quote from: Mo on February 08, 2008, 11:38:48 pm
DVD is good enough for me  ;D


Amen to that. I still use a TV bought in 1989 (with remote control, on screen display and AV inputs!) which is still going as new, I'm not rushing to buy a HDTV  ::).
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: manuel on February 09, 2008, 01:25:24 am
Quote from: JC on February 08, 2008, 09:34:55 pm
Looks like people aren't big DVD, etc., fans. I'm not. I own only something like 10. But, hell, I'm picky when it comes to films.


I had that impression, because there wasn't any talk about it before. :)

For now, DVD is good enough for me, too. But I'm a sucker for movies, so I'd like to also see some innovations and improvements there.
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: MaxXimus on February 09, 2008, 08:31:58 am
I own maybe 100 or so DVD's Much of them are impulse buys though. :P
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: kite200 on February 09, 2008, 03:56:11 pm
I rarely buy DVD's, I usually download the ISO and burn it to a disc, much cheaper, same as buying it. Did this for battle royale.

If I can't find an ISO or if it's something I want to own, I'll buy it (Gojira special edition FTW)

Now, DVD is a dead format to me. I generally won't watch something if it's in Standard Def, it's just not worth my time. HD-DVD and Bluray are obviously the wave of the future but I'm waiting for an easy method for piracy before I increase my disk collection. I have the HD DVD addon for the 360 and I eventually will buy a blu-ray player since they won, basically
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: FamicomFreak on February 09, 2008, 06:23:49 pm
I'm actually starting to collect dvds especially since they have them for 50 cents at some goodwill stores. I have around 20 now.
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: MarioMania on February 11, 2008, 09:43:05 pm
I still use VHS & Audio Tapes :D

Back on Topic : I have like 5 DVD Movies..All the Rest are TV Box Set of The Simpsons, Full House, Dark Angel, Transformers, Family Guy & So Little Time
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: JC on February 15, 2008, 07:18:57 pm
Good thing you bought Blu-Ray, manuel. Looks like HDDVD is on its way out...already...thanks to Wal-Mart going Blu-Ray-exclusive.
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: manuel on February 15, 2008, 11:38:20 pm
Hehehe... ;D

I just bought Blu-Rays because I plan to buy a PS3 in the future.  :D It's nice to see that I have my money on the winning format. :)

I also have 2 "stupid" reasons that I like Blu-Ray more:
1: The name "Blu-Ray" sounds far better (and is pronounced easier) than HDDVD
2: I like the blue disc cases better than HDDVD's red ones. They are more appealing to my eyes somehow.
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: kite200 on February 17, 2008, 06:48:59 pm
toshiba has officially dropped hd-dvd and bluray has won
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: UglyJoe on February 17, 2008, 08:04:05 pm
Quote from: kite200 on February 17, 2008, 06:48:59 pm
toshiba has officially dropped hd-dvd and bluray has won


It's not official yet, is it?  They'll announce it some time this week.
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: kite200 on February 19, 2008, 09:54:54 am
it's official as of this writing, and paramount and universal will now publish on bluray

nice knowing you, hd-dvd
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: manuel on February 19, 2008, 11:59:39 am
Alright, then. I'm waiting for dropping prices on Blu-Ray discs. :D
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: Har the cat on February 19, 2008, 12:49:14 pm
Quote from: Mo on February 08, 2008, 11:38:48 pm
I tend to by 70's Kung Fu flicks & Hong Kong action cinema. I still use dvd and I doubt that I will upgrade to either HD or Blue Ray. DVD is good enough for me  ;D


Remember, we are not sick men! (fist of fury)

I bought 4 hvs tapes. Friday the 13th part 6, houseparty 3(both nostalgia) The excorcist ohh forgot the last ???
Title: Re: DVD/Blu-Ray/HDDVD: your purchases and collections
Post by: MarioMania on March 01, 2008, 10:51:50 am
Full House Season 8 - $20 at Target