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08-29-2009, 12:24 PM | #1 |
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Wasted space on Blu-ray discs?
Rather than try to explain, I'll examplize:
Let's take my 2 disc editon of Transformers 2007, and let's forget for the moment that movies on BD supposedly look better when played on a Blu-ray player. Disc 1 is the feature film, and disc 2 is the special features Now, I checked Amazon for Transformers on Blu-ray. It's also on 2 discs. WTF? Surely there is enough space on a BD for both the film and the special features. I mean sheesh, a single-layer BD is 25GB, and it''s 50GB for a dual. Is it this way for all movies on BD? Cuz I would think the studios would take advantage of the extra space, and put everything on as few BDs as possible. |
08-29-2009, 03:45 PM | #2 |
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Along the same lines, I'd be interested to hear if anyone has any experience comparing Blue-Ray to DVD movies. Is there a huge difference?
Personally, I was heart-broken to throw out my college VHS collection. I don't have it in me to chuck the DVDs now...hopefully they'll be around a while longer. It doesn't sound like the studios have caught on yet, anyway
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08-31-2009, 10:32 AM | #3 |
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08-31-2009, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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What I have read is that it only makes a difference if you have the high-def TV to take advantage of it.
I don't have a flat screen tv yet because I'm not ready to spend $500 on a TV - no matter how good it looks. When 27" tvs get down to $300 or so, then I'll be interested.
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08-29-2009, 04:04 PM | #5 |
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Well, seems like I was better off asking my question at Blu-ray.com. I already got some informed responses.
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=112354 hack, I'll be glad to post your inquiry on Blu-ray.com if you want. |
08-30-2009, 10:51 PM | #6 | |
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08-29-2009, 06:17 PM | #7 |
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I am curious, so if it's no great effort, I'd be obliged. How big is your BD collection?
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08-29-2009, 06:53 PM | #8 |
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no prob.
I don't even have a BD player right now. Lack of funds until next week. |
08-30-2009, 05:04 AM | #9 |
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No response yet. I'll keep checking.
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08-30-2009, 07:13 PM | #10 |
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Appreciate it, boss.
In other news...I had to laugh about this. http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/8983.cfm Think they're gonna hit that deadline, Mr. Smiley?
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08-30-2009, 10:22 PM | #11 |
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There are still plenty of content available on DVDs, and since apparently the number of discs used for content on BDs is not less than is is for DVDs, I won't be investing in Blu-ray tech until I have to. Anyway, why should I buy a BD player and BDs just to get a better picture? The picture quality of my DVDs is already great.
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08-30-2009, 11:17 PM | #12 |
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You say their all speculating. Care to prove it?
Also, I provided the numbers? Where? I was the one asking the question. Last edited by Datalyss; 08-30-2009 at 11:25 PM. |
08-31-2009, 09:33 AM | #13 | |
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Just buy a PS-3. It is a Blu-ray player as well. Great excuse ...
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08-31-2009, 09:55 AM | #14 |
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Speaking from PSP experience, by chance? My DS doesn't play much in the way of media, but I do love the games Gamefly brings me for it. How are the Sony games?
B'sides, I've got my eye on the Crunchpad--as soon as that puppy ships in November, I plan to be $400 poorer. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/03...nch-prototype/
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