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mechmoggy
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DVD or not DVD
Aaaah, I've been thinking of purrr-chasing one these for a while but my biggest fear is being Mr.Betamax man. I think the format has a good foot-hold now but I have heard something about another "better" format coming out next year.
You lot across "the pond" will probably know more so spill the beans.... 
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yerssot
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beans? I have a lollipop!
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Dec 19th, 2001 01:58 PM |
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finti
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To many DVD`s already sold with this format, the consumers will never accept yet another format for at least 15-20 years. Remeber dvd also fit PC`s
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Dec 19th, 2001 03:23 PM |
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yerssot
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make it 10 years...
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Dec 19th, 2001 03:27 PM |
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Tex
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I am shocked, appalled and dismayed that you have held off your DVD purchase for this long!*shakes finger* You dont know what your missin! It's amazing!!! I doubt that DVD will be the hot shit for 15-20 years, maybe 10 at the most. Those Japannessee people are just too smart!! 
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Dec 19th, 2001 03:41 PM |
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mah
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I've just gotten a DVD-player, and I must say, it's worth it. the picture quality is far better, it's good to be able to jump to whatever chapters, if there's a movie you like it's very nice to see behinf the scenes, interviews etc. now, the price on DVD's are sinking so go out and buy it!
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Dec 19th, 2001 03:48 PM |
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yerssot
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think this way (like mah said)
you don't like the podrace? SKIP IT 
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Dec 19th, 2001 03:57 PM |
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KJ
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The new format in really just a new type of machine. The new DVD will be able to record and they'll eventually replace video recorders. I saw one the a few weeks ago but they shouldn't be widley available for about 4 years.
You'll still be able to play your DVD movies on them.
I'd definatley by a DVD player if I was you.
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Dec 19th, 2001 04:36 PM |
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Ushgarak
Paladin
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Yup, DVD gets a 'yay' from me
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Dec 19th, 2001 06:37 PM |
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ToMacco
Mr. Orange
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Yeah but it's really expensive. DVD's are $18-30 each. And to rent they cost $5.
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Dec 19th, 2001 07:01 PM |
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mah
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they really doesn't cost any more than videos, 20 $, 14£. 8 in norway)
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Dec 19th, 2001 07:45 PM |
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Tex
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I've also noticed that the different movie studios each have their own quality of DVD. (Special features, interactive menus, etc) WB usually makes the best, Paramount the worst.
My dad bought a new TV for the Living room, and he wants to get a new DVD player that is component video compatable (It's better than S-Video). So I'll be looking for good deals after Christmas
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Dec 19th, 2001 08:19 PM |
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Ratcat
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The newer DVD's will also be able to play the new Enhanced CD format with 5.1 DTS which won't play on a regular DVD or CD player.
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Dec 19th, 2001 09:05 PM |
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ToMacco
Mr. Orange
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Location: A bar in Minnesota |
I havn't read my DVD instruction manuel, so maybe it's in there, but I have this problem.
When I choose the widescreen option, the black bars don't appear at the top. The screen gets thinner, you know? I think widescreen is only formatted for widescreen TVs. Does anyone know how I can get around this madness? It makes me angry, dammit! 
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Dec 19th, 2001 10:29 PM |
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finti
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widescreen is only formated for widescreen TV`s and you canot get around that problem To
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Dec 20th, 2001 07:45 AM |
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Ratcat
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Huh?????
I watch WS on my standard TV with black bars top and bottom with no problems.
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Dec 20th, 2001 09:03 AM |
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finti
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yeah you might get it to look like widescreen, but it is still not the perfect formate for it. The picture on a widescreen tv is so much better than of an ordinary tv. The perfect picture for widescreen on a dvd needs a widescreen tv.
I can also watch widescreen on my tv, with black bars on top and bottom, but compare with my friends WS tv . It is like day and night.
What I meant was there is no way you can make your DVD get as good WS picture on an ordinary tv as it would be on a WS tv.
Just bought a new tv and the salesman really wanted me to buy a WS tv which I wouldnt have. He used some of the arguments I have above, and I have experiensed his point. I wanted a 100hz tv because of the upencomming digitalisation of my cable operator
so I didnt chose a WS tv.
If you only looking for the black bars To, read the manual, but it cant compare with what you get on a WS tv.
To put it simple on an ordinary tv you get the black bars which means the picture will not fill out the entire screen.
A ws tv looses the black bars
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Dec 20th, 2001 09:14 AM |
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Ratcat
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Oh, got ya, I see what you mean. Yes, the picture on a proper WS is much better I agree.
To, as a hint, you might also need to enable 'Letterbox Mod' or 'WS Mode' on your TV.
I had this problem with a couple of full WS DVD's. notable the Mummy and Mummy Returns where I had to set WS on both the TV and DVD because it was in 2.35:1 format (or somthing like that)
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Dec 20th, 2001 10:00 AM |
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mechmoggy
Northern Monkey
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I think the biggest reason I have held out on buying a DVD is that I want a PS2 so that I get the best of both worlds. I was gonna have a PS2 for Xmas from Mrs.MM but I'm gonna wait until the X-box comes out to see the effect on price.
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Dec 20th, 2001 10:17 AM |
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finti
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Yeah I want a PS2 as well, Monika just asks how old I am, 13 or 33
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Dec 20th, 2001 10:57 AM |
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