Is it worth to purchase HD DVD

daleb · 05-15-2009, 12:11 PM

http://www.red2blu.com/products.html

Food for thought!

anythingwt · 05-15-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by daleb

http://www.red2blu.com/products.html

Food for thought!

You send them your HD DVD copy any they send you a BD of the same movie for $5, is that what's going on here?

How nice of them.. still not interested haha.

**PFC5** · 05-15-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by anythingwt

You send them your HD DVD copy any they send you a BD of the same movie for $5, is that what's going on here?

How nice of them.. still not interested haha.

Actually you keep the disc and just send the case cover/back with the order. Not a bad deal really if you want to convert a partial box set to all BD or such things. Also for those who want to move to only one format going forward.

For me, even only being $5.00/movie and only Warner titles would still add up to quite a bit for me to basically have the same movie in HD only in the "other" format.

anythingwt · 05-15-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

Actually you keep the disc and just send the case cover/back with the order. Not a bad deal really if you want to convert a partial box set to all BD or such things. Also for those who want to move to only one format going forward.

For me, even only being $5.00/movie and only Warner titles would still add up to quite a bit for me to basically have the same movie in HD only in the "other" format.

That's cool to be able to keep the disc. I agree w/ you though on the second portion of your post. $5 a pop adds up pretty quickly. Plus, if you've got a good HD DVD player,(or a few in most peoples case) then there would be no point owning the movie on both formats... Unless the transfer on any disc is known to be significantly better on BD.

daleb · 05-15-2009, 02:30 PM

I'm sure it's geared more for those considering giving up their HD DVD player and going BD only. That probably still leaves a fair number with large HD DVD libraries, or it would not be worth their while to buy any back.
Having more options is always better, whether you use them or not.

Chris Gerhard · 05-23-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by anythingwt

That's cool to be able to keep the disc. I agree w/ you though on the second portion of your post. $5 a pop adds up pretty quickly. Plus, if you've got a good HD DVD player,(or a few in most peoples case) then there would be no point owning the movie on both formats... Unless the transfer on any disc is known to be significantly better on BD.

It is my opinion that a Warner movie on Blu-ray is worth more than $5 plus an HD DVD cover. In general, it isn't difficult to justify purchasing something worth considerably more than the cost and I am going to bet this offer is popular.

Chris

The_Omega_Man · 05-27-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

I am going to bet this offer is popular.

Not to me!

For me, it still seems to be both redundant and a bit of a profit ploy from the studio!

HD Goofnut · 05-27-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Omega_Man

Not to me!

For me, it still seems to be both redundant and a bit of a profit ploy from the studio!

I feel the same as well. I was going to swap out my Batman Begins HD DVD for a BD, but I don't feel that it is worth the time or effort.

andis01 · 06-20-2009, 02:32 AM

Yes, you can buy a cheap old one, just can play a HD DVD.

Loves2Watch · 06-20-2009, 04:38 AM

People, let's not forget that there is an additional $6.95 shipping/handling fee for each and every disc. That makes the deal a little less sweet. Why such a high S/H fee anyway?

BNCR · 06-29-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

People, let's not forget that there is an additional $6.95 shipping/handling fee for each and every disc. That makes the deal a little less sweet. Why such a high S/H fee anyway?

It is actually $6.95 for the entire order, up to 25 movies per household.

Q: How much is shipping and handling?
A: Flat fee shipping and handling is $6.95 on your entire order shipped within the Continental US. The fee is $8.95 in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

I will be selling my Toshiba HD-A35 with over 60 HD-DVDs shortly.

Chris Gerhard · 06-29-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I feel the same as well. I was going to swap out my Batman Begins HD DVD for a BD, but I don't feel that it is worth the time or effort.

The only profit potential I see would be as a result of creating goodwill with the HD DVD customers that want out and an affordable way to replace their HD DVD collection with Blu-ray. If you think it is profitable to sell Blu-ray at $5 each plus $6.95 total to ship 25 movies, I disagree. If anything, there is profit opportunity for all of the purchases that would have been made by the same customers at a profitable price that has been lost, meaning this promotion comes at a cost. It is a calculated cost because there may have been some disgruntled HD DVD fans that would not get involved with Blu-ray otherwise.

This is a good opportunity for a portion of the HD DVD owners to bail out now, there will never be a better time. I am sure other companies are considering a similar move but may not do it because of the cost. Warner is the HD DVD supporter that has the most to gain because of the bad feelings the HD DVD customers had when Warner killed the format with a simple business decision.

Chris

**bruceames** · 06-30-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

This is a good opportunity for a portion of the HD DVD owners to bail out now, there will never be a better time. I am sure other companies are considering a similar move but may not do it because of the cost. Warner is the HD DVD supporter that has the most to gain because of the bad feelings the HD DVD customers had when Warner killed the format with a simple business decision.

Chris

A better time is when there are no more HD DVD exclusives. Universal alone has over 100 exclusives in HD DVD, so bailing on HD DVD means bailing on their exclusives as well. And Universal is in no hurry whatsoever to play "catch up". It's certainly something worth taking into account (besides the ridiculously cheap prices, of course), before bailing.

unotis · 06-30-2009, 03:30 PM

I could understand the "bailout mentality" if that was something I wanted or cared to do.

But why would I?

My Toshiba HD DVD players will probably outlast my interest in watching physical media at home anyway, by that time we'll see some new Improved technology come along the will make all of the discs obsolete.

My HD DVDs are just as good as my Blu-Ray discs in picture quality and most of the time sound quality also, I have both players so why would I want to double dip just to have all my high definition movies on Blu-Ray?

**bruceames** · 06-30-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by unotis

I could understand the "bailout mentality" if that was something I wanted or cared to do.

But why would I?

My Toshiba HD DVD players will probably outlast my interest in watching physical media at home anyway, by that time we'll see some new Improved technology come along the will make all of the discs obsolete.

My HD DVDs are just as good as my Blu-Ray discs in picture quality and most of the time sound quality also, I have both players so why would I want to double dip just to have all my high definition movies on Blu-Ray?

Well said. Performance should be all that matters.

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daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,350	I'm sure it's geared more for those considering giving up their HD DVD player and going BD only. That probably still leaves a fair number with large HD DVD libraries, or it would not be worth their while to buy any back. Having more options is always better, whether you use them or not. __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner

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06-30-2009, 03:30 PM	#29
unotis UNOTIS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FLORIDA Age: 54 Posts: 3,347	I could understand the "bailout mentality" if that was something I wanted or cared to do. But why would I? My Toshiba HD DVD players will probably outlast my interest in watching physical media at home anyway, by that time we'll see some new Improved technology come along the will make all of the discs obsolete. My HD DVDs are just as good as my Blu-Ray discs in picture quality and most of the time sound quality also, I have both players so why would I want to double dip just to have all my high definition movies on Blu-Ray? __________________ B&K Audio/Video Receiver 507 Harman/Kardon TC30 universal remote Martin Logan Odyssey speakers Martin Logan Center Channel speaker Velodyne DPS-12 Powered Subwoofer B&W rear speakers Toshiba XA1, XA2, A2 HD DVD players Sony PS3 40 GB Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 1080p plasma Panasonic 34" Tau CT-34WX50 widescreen HD-ready CRT Monster Power Center Motorola Dual Tuner DVR/ HDTV capable Officially PURPLE HD DVDs = 105 Blu-Ray Discs = 45 with 5 on the way

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