Just curious if anyone here still uses dvds to watch movies, or do you guys just stream from Netflix, Stan, Google Play and Apple TV. I personally have not bought a DVD since 2012.
Does Anyone Here Still Use DVDs to Watch Movies?
No Username on 17/01/2018 - 16:07
Last edited 17/01/2018 - 20:10 by 2 other users
Last edited 17/01/2018 - 20:10 by 2 other users
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Sure. I borrow TV series and films on DVD from my council library.
Some libraries may also have PS4 and Xbox games.
Same here, but for the kids
I buy 4K blurays, in addition to using Netflix.
My sister still likes the feeling of owning DVD sets, so yes, we still watch DVDs. It's good too when my internet connection is slow (too lazy to set up my wifi extender properly).
No. I stream everything. The DVD player has been binned and I have not invested in a Blu-Ray player.
The streams I play are of a higher quality than DVD's so even if I own the DVD instead of getting up, finding it, putting it in…etc…I'll just stream it. That's when I decided to bin the player and stream everything.
Is this poll specifically for DVD or does it include Blu-ray? I still watch both but don't really buy DVD as BD is much better IMHO.
I havent bought a DVD for over 10years but have bought Bluray. No point having a fullHD tv or 4K tv and playing DVD
I wait for free Blockbuster/Video Ezy codes then rent from the Kiosk outside my local Woolworths.
The question asked is whether I still use DVDs. Yes I do, quite often actually because they are already just there.
Do I buy DVDs though? Nothing I can't find in the 99c bin or give as presents to people who also like DVDs.I still have dvds of movies that aren’t available on a streaming platform and I’ve no interest in replacing them all with blu rays.
yes, i borrow a lot of movies from the library
I have a large library of DVD's containing many of my favourite movies that I frequently re-watch.
Remember once you purchase the movie you own it for life.
Netflix costs $14 per month + internet connection.
Many 2nd hand DVDs can be picked up from CEX or CC for $1 these days.BTW OP, you've just used another redundant acronym. The words "DVD Disc" expand to "Digital Versatile Disc Disc". :)
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some of the good movies are still on dvd
I don't think I've watched a DVD since 2011 or so.
Being a fan of "classic" television, DVD (and sometimes Blu-Ray) are the only way to see shows from the 1960's and 1970's (and I'm not talking stuff like "Bewitched" or "I Dream of Jeannie". Stuff like "Space: 1999" and "Doomwatch"). With the death of the video library, buying discs is the only way you're ever going to see this stuff.
I'm looking to upgrade my home entertainment set up to have a 4K TV, high def blu ray so yes. You can't get the quality of a dvd on Netflix with Australia's 3rd world shit internet.
No I need everything in HD, unless it's the rare piece of media that isn't available in HD (or UHD). I just don't know why someone would choose a lower fidelity picture quality.
One thing about DVDs (and Blu Rays, but more so DVDs) is the bonus features. Regardless, I prefer streaming services.
I don't own DVDs, I borrow like everything from the library.
Blurays. Not really dvds. I mean shit my vhs still gets used at least twice a year
I don't buy DVDs… I only borrow them from the local library for binge watching TV shows…
I still have a VHS but it hasn't seen daylight for about 10 years. I can't get rid of it as my wedding video is on it. That's back 30 years. No I'm not gonna copy it to DVD.
I only buy BD unless I can only get the content on a DVD. I have Netflix and I usually use that for convenience if it has the content. You can be almost half way through a movie by the time you find the disk, fire up the player etc.
I have a small collection. Mostly seasons of my favourite TV shows. But as my friends are getting rid of their collection, I have been taking them for my own.
I do not have any subscription to Netflix or Stan, so I do still watch these.
I still buy Blu-rays, and if something is unavailable on Blu-ray, still buy the DVD.
There are actually many films which are only available on DVD, not Blu-ray.
In fact, there are many b-grade and cult films that are only available on VHS… so if you are into those, it can be fun to own a working VHS player.Basically, if you're a film buff to any degree, streaming services are limited.
Owning the films on disc (or other) is the way to go - by far.Some downsides to streaming services like Netflix…
Limited library. Put this in perspective: there are 3500 or so movies on Netflix. There are 3.5million or so movies listed on IMDB.com. That's how tiny their selection is, compared with all the films ever made. I also read recently that there are just 25 or so films on Netflix which were released before 1950. It's a service that caters to the masses (mostly TV binge watchers), but is sorely lacking when it comes to rare, cult, classic, and foreign films.
Fragmented content. Disney recently (late 2017) decided to create their own streaming service, and remove all Disney content from Netflix - becoming yet another player in the streaming market. If you like a lot of different movies or shows, chances are you will need to subscribe to multiple streaming services just to get access to everything you like. If anything, the market is only becoming more and more fragmented over time - making no service ubiquitous.
Expiring content. Netflix regularly drops titles from it's library. Diligently paying them a fee every month for the rest of your life is no guarantee you will even be able to access all the things you currently like on Netflix, forever.
Tracking. Do you really need to have all your viewing habits tracked and analyzed? Viewing behaviour is very valuable data for these companies. And it's only possible with streaming services.
The cost. Think Netflix is cheap? Sure, $10 a month isn't much…at first. Do you subscribe to several subscriptions for movies, music, software? Add them all up over a year. Then over 10 years, or 20 years. There's a reason why companies are rushing to offer these content-rental services to you, and it's not because it's cheap for you. It benefits them, over time, as they stand to yield thousands of dollars per customer.
Streaming services mean you are signing up for a life of renting content. And much like renting house or cars for a lifetime - it doesn't add up in the long run. Far better off curating a collection of the things you enjoy, then enjoying them (for free) forever, either on disc or digital file.
"Basically, if you're a film buff to any degree, streaming services are limited.
Owning the films on disc (or other) is the way to go - by far"Disagree. The content on Netflix is fairly extensive with many countless appealing series listed. There is a simple solution to the vast majoirity of your points above though, use a VPN. This will allow you to access Netflix in other countries, which is distinctly different.
If everyone subscribed to your philosophy then I think your library would be vastly smaller than Netflixs & considerably more expensive…!
Definitely still watch a lot of DVDs (movies and TV series). While I do have Netflix, I haven't found many movies I really want to watch in their library. My local library is also a great source of DVDs (as many others have already mentioned).
I still prefer to watch a bluray then stream the movie from netflix. Usually a lot better picture and sound than streamed version.