anyone else hate blu rays?

[ThePickleweed]

i got a blu ray player not long ago, and i cant stand it. it doesnt resume where you left off, it takes forever to load, you have to sit through the damn previews/warnings/disclaimers everytime.......it wasnt some half baked unit either. does anyone else have this issue with their players or is it just the way it is? its infuriating.

[Ecto Jedi]

...It doesn't resume where you left off? What do you mean?

[Peanut]

Yes, it's annoying that the BD format has some problems, but it's the price you pay for superior picture quality. And really, what are you taking to deal with the problems you listed? 30-60 seconds?

Also, having to sit through previews isn't new to Blu-ray. Deal with it.

[gobo]

I have complaints about Blurays, but not the same as yours. Depending on the producer, DVDs forced you to sit through their warnings and trailers too. I have a player that has the same issue with being sluggish. Personally, I just thought it was the fact that I bought it years ago that kept it from having faster reaction times. But, I guess when you consider how much data it has to process... Also, I had the DVD of Ghostbusters before buying the Bluray. Comparing the movie on each format, I see little to no difference. With an 8' wide screen, I really should.

So, for me, the only valid reasons to get Bluray instead of DVD are:

• saving shelf-space with TV series
• worthwhile Bluray-exclusive bonus features
• or if you like the movie/show enough that you want to put extra money in the pockets of its producers

[ThePickleweed]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Yes, it's annoying that the BD format has some problems, but it's the price you pay for superior picture quality. And really, what are you taking to deal with the problems you listed? 30-60 seconds?

Also, having to sit through previews isn't new to Blu-ray. Deal with it.

lol, i am going to deal with it. im not going to be buying anymore blu rays. the studios are in an uproar over piracy killing sales, when they should be looking at shoddy authoring, and prices. previews have always been par for the course.....when i start up a disc. when i resume a disc, i expect it to resume. not start over. we're going backwards here. im suprised i dont have to stick it into the disc rewinder at this point. im not paying to be annoyed and inconvenienced, even if it is for only 30-60 seconds, which its not. so i guess i wont be paying for superior picture quality anymore.

Im trying to be a good citizen and actually BUY the shows and films i like, but they seem to be TRYING to making it a worse and worse decision to actually do that.

[SherlockJr]

If it takes more than 30-60 seconds to load, there might be something wrong with your player.

Honestly, I've never had any big problems with blu-rays. As others have said, the better picture quality and exclusive special features make the money invested worth it for me.

[Digital Ghost]

Well, I for one am a big fan of bluray, for certain films that is...
Not every disc I own forces me to sit through previews and even so, it's about a minute or two, when I usually gather snacks, popcorn, etc. Generally, films with big budget FX are worthy of a bluray purchase.

Could it be that your player is old or of poor design/make? No offense, as I'm sure it's decent enough. I have BD players in my PC, laptop & PS3, all of which have never let me down.

It's not my intention to re-purchase my entire DVD collection which is why I rarely purchase older films unless they've been specifically re-mastered for the format and/or are favorites of mine. I check reviews first, might I add. Even still, I download movies... but I generally purchase ones that I love, have extras, I feel like supporting, etc. I find the price of bluray has really come down, except from certain distributors like Disney, for example but even those go on sale from time to time.

I'm sorry you're having such an unfortunate experience with it.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by gobo

Also, I had the DVD of Ghostbusters before buying the Bluray. Comparing the movie on each format, I see little to no difference. With an 8' wide screen, I really should.

The Ghostbusters bluray isn't great, especially considering the DVD set had a great transfer. Either way, if you've got a good TV it's extremely easy to notice the difference.

Originally Posted by ThePickleweed

lol, i am going to deal with it. im not going to be buying anymore blu rays. the studios are in an uproar over piracy killing sales, when they should be looking at shoddy authoring, and prices. previews have always been par for the course.....when i start up a disc. when i resume a disc, i expect it to resume. not start over. we're going backwards here. im suprised i dont have to stick it into the disc rewinder at this point. im not paying to be annoyed and inconvenienced, even if it is for only 30-60 seconds, which its not. so i guess i wont be paying for superior picture quality anymore.

Im trying to be a good citizen and actually BUY the shows and films i like, but they seem to be TRYING to making it a worse and worse decision to actually do that.

I get where you're coming from, but the amount of vitriol you're spewing isn't equal to the offenses of Bluray in the least.

[Digital Ghost]

Might I add, the fact that you're leaving the disc in, stopping it, then playing it again... it SHOULD resume! All of mine do... sounds like you ought to haul that puppy back and get a new one. If you remove the disc, then I guess, I could understand why that would happen.

[ThePickleweed]

Originally Posted by Peanut

I get where you're coming from, but the amount of vitriol you're spewing isn't equal to the offenses of Bluray in the least.

vitriol? i thought i was being reserved

IMO, yes, everything ive said is more than justified. I feel taken, honestly. I expect the next generation of technology to at the very least maintain the standards of the generation before it.

sometimes features I assume are standard. i expect my cars to come with seat belts, i expect my soft drinks at a restaurant to come with free refills (in the states), and i expect my videos to leave off where i left them. its been that way since vhs, and now, not. where was that tidbit in the blu ray is awesome ad?

[ThePickleweed]

Originally Posted by Digital Ghost

Might I add, the fact that you're leaving the disc in, stopping it, then playing it again... it SHOULD resume! All of mine do... sounds like you ought to haul that puppy back and get a new one. If you remove the disc, then I guess, I could understand why that would happen.

i thought so too, but ive read on forums that its a common issue with blu rays. that its an issue with the format and differs upon the studio authoring it.

maybe i got a bad unit though. but either way though, im done with the format.

[愛]

You gonna be that guy who just can't say goodbye to VHS?

[gobo]

Originally Posted by ThePickleweed

vitriol? i thought i was being reserved

"Hate" is a strong word.

Originally Posted by ThePickleweed

sometimes features I assume are standard. i expect my cars to come with seat belts, i expect my soft drinks at a restaurant to come with free refills (in the states), and i expect my videos to leave off where i left them. its been that way since vhs, and now, not. where was that tidbit in the blu ray is awesome ad?

I'm afraid I never heard of anyone else having this issue. I suggest you connect your player to the internet to run a system update, and if that doesn't clear up this problem, then you just bought a lousy player.

[Zany Orange Dude]

I personally have never had a problem with my player. Blu-rays don't bother me, the only thing I might consider annoying is the price for them.

[Master Splinter]

Originally Posted by 愛

You gonna be that guy who just can't say goodbye to VHS?

Laser Disc FTW!

-ms

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Master Splinter

Laser Disc FTW!

-ms

I really get a thrill out of using old technology, so I think it would be kinda cool to get into laser disc collecting (assuming it's fairly cheap, that is). But, practically speaking, it would probably just end up being loads of large-sized, inconvenient to store, extra junk in the corner of my apartment.

[Jester]

Originally Posted by 愛

You gonna be that guy who just can't say goodbye to VHS?

That's me...
I don't own a blu ray player yet, but I've always been a late adapter. I still only own a SNES, N64, and a PS-1.

[Ecto Jedi]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I really get a thrill out of using old technology, so I think it would be kinda cool to get into laser disc collecting (assuming it's fairly cheap, that is). But, practically speaking, it would probably just end up being loads of large-sized, inconvenient to store, extra junk in the corner of my apartment.

They're great because they're huge; the cover art is massive. They're great display (and conversation) pieces.

[Roseangelo]

I haven't updated to Blu-ray yet for several reasons, but none of them are the OP's complaints.

[KROW]

Originally Posted by 愛

You gonna be that guy who just can't say goodbye to VHS?

I still have the VCR I got for Christmas almost 20 years ago. It still works, which means I also have VHS tapes that play decently.

Originally Posted by Zany Orange Dude

I personally have never had a problem with my player. Blu-rays don't bother me, the only thing I might consider annoying is the price for them.

Me, either, though I don't find the prices too horrendous. Some great films you can get for less than $10 and others $20.