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Name: Ronnie Ratt
Okay, that's probably a bit cheeky seeing as it's just hitting the world markets but as I only just found out [moments ago] what it is I can't help but wonder how long it will last before it too is replaced by some other wonderous new technology in a decade or two. This Blu-ray IS going to replace DVD make no mistake, but not for a while yet...whew.
Crikey ! I've only just got the hang of DVD recording and have built up a reasonable sized [and expensive] DVD collection over the last 3 years... now they expect me to just dump it all ? I don't think I'll be getting a BD-Rom either when they hit the market.
For those like me that don't particulary feel like they have to 'keep up with the Jones' with new gadgetry and stuff, the link below can give you an ideal of what I found out about it so you'll at least know what it is. I thought it was a new movie distributor when I was looking at new releases for movies then something today triggered my curiosity to find out about it.
The odd thing is down here in Oz Blu-ray movies are just hitting the shops but I've not heard of nor seen the players for them.
Geez I miss the old Vinyl records too.
lol, it's the walk of life ... did you really think the DVD would be the ultimate media and development of new technologies would stop right there? well, think again, m8.
Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'
icq 10183575
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Personally I am looking forward to Blue-Ray - but not for movies. Like you I have quite an extensive DVD collection and am not looking to upgrade that any time soon.
Whet I am looking for ward to, with repect to Blue-Ray, is the large capacity for backups. With personal photos and vidoes being digital now, my backup requirements have grown tremendously.
[side note: when you purchase a music cd or dvd movie, you are in essence buying a license to that music/movie. When the industry changes to another format you should have the option to upgrade any current media you own to the new format for a nominal fee. Hell, if you break a cd/dvd you should be able to replace it for a small fee]
Michael J
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since 2 weeks i'm the proud owner of a plextor PX-B900A and i must say i really appreciate blue ray (apart for the costs of the media, which sooner or later will plunge anyway).
Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'
icq 10183575
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WoofAlways proof-read carefully to see if you any words out.
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On top of all the laughs that you guys are creating...think about this with your extensive CD/DVD collections that you are aquiring....(recording)....
The average BURNED CD/DVD currently only lasts approximately 24 months before it starts deteriating to useless garbage...
I give it that long before Blue-Ray really gets going for the mainstream population...just about time for you guys to start all over in trying to save those extensive collections of data! ROTFLMAO
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"The average BURNED CD/DVD currently only lasts approximately 24 months before it starts deteriating to useless garbage"
yet I still have perfectly working burned CD's from around 1996
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ROTFLMAO =
Rolls on the floor laughing my ass offWoof
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"The average BURNED CD/DVD currently only lasts approximately 24 months before it starts deteriating to useless garbage"
That statement is useless garbage. The time at which a burned CD/DVD will last is based on many factors - mainly on the quality of the materials used. If you buy cheap disks, then 2 years might be about right. However, for quality media you are looking at decades of longevity:
Sources:
Optical Storage Symposium Association: http://www.osta.org/technology/dvdq...
ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com.au/reviews/har...
The National Archives: http://www.archives.gov/records-mgm...Michael J
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I was always under the impression that the Compact Disc, user burned or industrially made, would last a lifetime and beyond as long as they are handled and stored properly.
And maybe how often a disc is used may be a factor as well.
It's my contention that a CD, DVD or whatever would outlive the device that burned it and this seems true in my case as I've had several burners die on me over the years but the discs they burned are still 'beathing'.
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