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I've only been upgrading when the br's are either really cheap, used, or for my favourite movies. I still have several hundred dvds that I haven't upgraded yet. If theres an hd-dvd version, i've been upgrading to that (cost savings, same relative output). I've been giving my old dvds to my parents/family. No point selling them for a few bucks.
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Jan 21st, 2009 12:48 PM #1
Re-buying Blu-Rays that you already own on DVD...
I've just jumped into the BD world and I'm amazed with the difference in quality from standard DVD.
What I do find frustrating is that my standard DVD collection has over 100 titles while my BD collection is quite small.
Just wanted to see what people are doing - are you re-buying some of your DVD titles with BD? What sways your decision? What do you do with your old DVD's?Last edited by wanton007; Jan 21st, 2009 at 04:10 PM.
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Jan 21st, 2009 12:51 PM #2 Reply With Quote
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Jan 21st, 2009 12:59 PM #3
I think I might take advantage of the ColumbiaHouse deal going on for .49 cents Blu-rays. That's the cheapest way I think to re-purchase some of those movies.
Good call with the Friends / Family... Reply With Quote
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Jan 21st, 2009 01:20 PM #4
Go to blu-ray.com and if you want to upgrade your DVD's, see the reviews, and see if the upgrade is worth it.
Someone who owns 'Kiss of the dragon' on DVD, it would be worthless to upgrade to a Blu-ray version because the blu version is horrible.
For me, I have upgraded some DVD's to Blu's (Transformers) and the results are amazing.
Try to upgrade your Fullscreen DVD's 1st, and then your widescreens later. Reply With Quote
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Jan 21st, 2009 01:54 PM #5Jr. Member
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I only update the movies that I know I'll watch again, and that they have a much improved picture quality than the DVD's. Or, if it is a guilty pleasure of mine, then i'll buy it on blu ( like Transforms 1986. Have all the DVD copies and the Metrodome Blu ).
Though, I refuse to update any of my TV's box sets, unless the price is right ( or Stargate SG-1/Atlantis comes out :P ) Reply With Quote
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Jan 21st, 2009 03:00 PM #6Deal Fanatic
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I upgrade some of my DVDs to Blu-ray. I always check the reviews first though as there as plenty of catalogue titles that aren't really worth it because the studio may not spend a lot on the new transfer. I usually wait a bit for the price to drop too as catalogue titles generally aren't in as high demand as new release titles. It depends on the movie too. I like Wedding Crashers and own the DVD but won't upgrade to the Blu-ray as the video/audio upgrade isn't enough to justify the extra cost. However, whenever LOTR comes out, I will totally buy those right away!
BTW, the abbreviation is BD (Blu-ray Disc, not BR. Reply With Quote
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Jan 21st, 2009 03:39 PM #7Deal Guru
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Hellz yeah!
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And isnt King Kong coming out soon? Reply With Quote
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Jan 21st, 2009 04:13 PM #8Thanks! I edited my post to BD instead of BR. Originally Posted by Talamasca
I just went through the Columbia House selection with BD for 49 cents. Re-buying 3 movies - 300, I Am Legend, and Casino Royale. I figure those 3 are movies I'll watch again and at the enrollment price, it's worth it. Also re-bought Band of Brothers BD from the Amazon.com deal from yesterday.
Too bad they don't have those $10 rebates if you already own those movies on DVD. Reply With Quote
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King Kong came out yesterday on BD and has gotten great reviews for its PQ/AQ. I got the HD DVD for cheap though. Originally Posted by originalnutta
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Jan 21st, 2009 06:31 PM #10
i only upgrade for movies which i know will look awesome in HD like most animations. other than that, i don't see the point in buying a movie who's 20 years old in HD. seriously, it won't look that much better than upconvert
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Jan 21st, 2009 06:45 PM #11
I had this other dilemma the other day. I upgraded the entire Infernal Affairs trilogy for the blu-ray boxset. But I know I had to keep the first one on DVD. It was autographed.
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It depends on how much effort was put into the restoration and the quality of the print. Casablanca all the way from 1939 looks incredible in high-def. Gangs of New York from 2005 looks terrible though. Originally Posted by the_fm
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I'm super pissed off with my BD copy of LOST Season 4.
For the money i spent i was expecting the PQ to look better than xvid or DVD.
Im trying to find a number or website where i can complain and hopefully get refunded. Reply With Quote
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I've been rebuying some titles (like Disney ones) and giving my old ones away to family. With today's economy, it's hard to justify buying something you already own
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Jan 21st, 2009 09:45 PM #15
Only one so far is Big Fish..
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