How do you decide whether to get a DVD or Blu-ray?

[sdifox]

I don't buy movies because they are overpriced. I also rarely want to watch one more than once.

New release blu-rays should be $3. Older movis on blu-ray should be $1-2.

That doesn't even cover the fuel cost.

 

[ultimatebob]

I rent from Netflix and pay the extra $2 a month for BluRay discs, so you can bet your ass that I get BluRay discs instead of DVD's whenever possible!

 

[Colt45]

I don't think I've bought a movie, ever. Used to go to the theater once in a while though.

 

[xSauronx]

If you meet the viewing distance/size of screen for telling the difference between DVD and Blu-ray, I would get Blu-ray for any modern action movie or documentary or any film where visuals play a key role. Favorite movies of mine (like LOTR - Extended version when it comes out) I would not hesitate to get on Blu-ray, and "Reference" quality Blu-rays I would strongly consider getting (see PQ thread on AVS forums).

i got blu ray as soon as i saw planet earth in HD at my friends...that was my goal. i waited for deals, and got a 23: 1080p lcd for the computer, then a bd drive later...and grabbed planet earth and life for ~$35 each on blue ray

totally worth it, between that and an extra buck a month for netflix blu ray. didnt think id like it...and some stuff i dont care about, but its totally worth it for some things, as well

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I use a very simple formula. Is the movie visual and FX driven? I go Blu. Is it story and character driven, with little CGI or epic vistas? I go DVD.

 

[secretanchitman]

blu-ray, all the time. no exceptions at all. if the price is too high, ill just wait and pick out another movie (in blu-ray of course) to get in the meantime.

 

[MJinZ]

You don't entertain much do you?

They're called Blockbusters. Usually.

 

[zerocool84]

I use a very simple formula. Is the movie visual and FX driven? I go Blu. Is it story and character driven, with little CGI or epic vistas? I go DVD.

Why would that matter? In every way possible the Blu-ray is going to be better.

 

[mjrpes3]

Bluray every time, but only when it's available on amazon.co.uk.

 

[vi edit]

Why would that matter? In every way possible the Blu-ray is going to be better.

It's like asking would you rather have a decent cheeseburger for next three meals or prime rib for one and go hungry for the next two.

If you've got a fixed movie budget then you have to pick and chose how to spread it out. There's just some movies that don't get the same bump in visual/audio enjoyment that others do. Save money on it them and get more movies overall.

 

[lxskllr]

It's like asking would you rather have a decent cheeseburger for next three meals or prime rib for one and go hungry for the next two.

If you've got a fixed movie budget then you have to pick and chose how to spread it out. There's just some movies that don't get the same bump in visual/audio enjoyment that others do. Save money on it them and get more movies overall.

I'd rather have the cheeseburger anyway :^D