Blu-ray As Fast As Possible

Although optical discs are widely considered to be on the way out, Blu-ray discs offer advantages over streaming video...

[RRW]

Also, even 1080p videos from places like netflix are generally more compressed than Blu Ray (less colors, more articacts, ect.). It's not much, but it can be compounded with other factors. You also know when getting a Blu-Ray (or DVD) that you are giving money to the studio if you like the movie, and you PERMENANTLY own the movie. On streaming services, things can change. The service could pull the video for some reason, or it could go out of business entirely (unlikely for something like netflix, but the future is always changing). If you have it on Blu-Ray or DVD, as long as you have the working disc, a player, a TV that can connect with your player, and electricity, you will always be able to watch it legally.

[strokeperro]

Can't wait for ultraviolet-ray discs

[kempessfa]

Streaming films are still compressed and the image quality just doesn't compare with a Blu Ray.

[MVI]

Suggestion for an episode "Data caps As Fast As Possible"

[Chronoflation]

I love my blu rays. Sure, I don't really have a setup that makes good use of the audio, but I love all the bonus features that come on them, and I never have to worry about a quality drop cause my signal dips for any amount of time, or goes out. I think I'll always be a physical media guy to some degree though

[MultiMarvelGeek]

I still get shocked by DVD video and sound quality because I used to watch VHS tapes all the freaking time. Blu-ray just blows my mind even further.

[lilturk]

I must be really old, because I still like physical media. I buy Blu-Rays, PS4 games and Xbox One games physically. My reasoning behind that is that:

1. I like looking at the games/movies on my wall
2. I like being able to lend games/movies out
3. If I ever go to sell a system it's nice to be able to keep some games for myself and not be forced to sell all of them.

[kappatalism]

that was a really organic transition to linda

[FrsTy]

I'm a movie collector, so I always get my favorite movies on Blu-Ray. I'd still rather have a physical copy over digital.

[DejikoFan]

Does anyone else feel like physical media doesn't get a lot of love anymore?

[joesycamore]

I will never get rid of my Blu-ray disc collection

[michaelbeckerman]

What's pushing customers right back into owning physical media today is that streaming services are raising their prices to the point where they are no longer affordable or seen as being a good value. Also, people are finally starting to realize now that just because your favorite film is available to stream today doesn't me that it will still be on-line next week or next year. Streamers change out their catalogs all the time. Also, if your Internet connection happens to go down for any reason, well, then you won't be streaming anything until it comes back up.

[mlim]

You didn't mention the god awful video compression of most streaming services.

[velocity]

You forgot to mention that the porn industry was the final nail in the coffin for HDDVD because they went with blu-ray instead

[StaticBlaster]

4k resolution is beautiful and spectacular because of its new high dynamic range color resolution. And the audio track is definitely on a whole new level for your home theater system.

[tchitchouan]

i'm so early let me make a joke






the fine bros

[Shangori]

America still has a datacap? Really? That's...quite pathetic tbh. I have 500/500 optic fiber internet for 60 dollar a month.

[BruisedASScheeks]

I hate it when they tell me to click a link on their video and they forget to link the annotation to something.

[noravanguard]

I love disc base media I hope they don't go out

[JohnHitman]

Bitrates on blu-ray are around 25Mbps or more.
Good luck streaming that without optic fiber on both sides.
to compare HDTV bitrates are lower than 10Mbps