DVD sales figures: WIDE SCREEN vs FULL

Kai Lord · Mar 8, 2003

That's a wrap.

Staffan · Mar 8, 2003

ShinHakkaider said:
When people attend a feature film in the cinema 90% of the time the screen is rectangular. With the exception of the newer 16:9 diplays (which are designed to accomodate HD broadcasts and WS movies) most TV viewing areas are Square.

Actually, regular TVs are rectabgular too. They have a smaller aspect ratio (4:3 instead of 16:9), but that's rectangular too.

Usurper · Mar 8, 2003

I'm surprised nobody brought up the obvious comparisons to abridged books.

Crothian · Mar 9, 2003

Usurper said:
I'm surprised nobody brought up the obvious comparisons to abridged books.

Well, if the reguliar books wer printed in small font so I have to squint and the abridged books were printed in normal letters, I think you might have a comparison.

Chauzu · Mar 9, 2003

They should have full screen and wide screen options in DVDs.

stevelabny · Mar 9, 2003

now that the fight is over.

why was i called an elitist for asking if everyone doesnt plan on buying a widescreen hd tv in the next few years?

did you guys not update to cordless phones either?
do you only buy new music on vinyl?
or maybe you arent on those newfangled computers? (um, wait..)
or still playing BASIC D&D (i'm an elf, thats what i do. )
get with the program people.

theres ALREADY some good stuff broadcast in HD and in the next few years there will already be more?

if your next tv isnt widescreen and hd youre holding back progress. there is nothing elitist about this. its just the way things work.

Tsyr · Mar 9, 2003

stevelabny said:
now that the fight is over.

why was i called an elitist for asking if everyone doesnt plan on buying a widescreen hd tv in the next few years?

did you guys not update to cordless phones either?
do you only buy new music on vinyl?
or maybe you arent on those newfangled computers? (um, wait..)
or still playing BASIC D&D (i'm an elf, thats what i do. )
get with the program people.

theres ALREADY some good stuff broadcast in HD and in the next few years there will already be more?

if your next tv isnt widescreen and hd youre holding back progress. there is nothing elitist about this. its just the way things work.

How about you stop to think that not everyone really cares to throw around, what, 600+ bucks *minimum* for a new TV that, when for 98% of everything our existing ones will work just fine?

Forgive me for being blunt, but I absolutely do not care if I am holding back your progress. I'll buy one when someone gives me the money to do so, otherwise, no, I think I'll be concentrating on more usefull entertainment purchases... For example, the money that would buy me the TV would also buy me *tons* of DVDs, video games, and gaming books, if I shop smart.

I don't care to throw my money in a hole in the ground, thank you.

When the price drops to a more reasonable level, AND when there is enough content out to justify it, I might purchase one. Not now. I don't feel any need to be an early adopter. And guess what? If my not buying a HD tv causes them to fizzle and not become "standard" in 5 years or 10... won't bother me in the slightest.

That said, I *still* prefer widescreen, with my tiny 25" TV. And I'll thank you not to tell me what I need to spend my money on, as well... it serves me just fine. I hardly have the space for it and the assorted periphrials for it as it is.

Staffan · Mar 9, 2003

stevelabny said:
[Bwhy was i called an elitist for asking if everyone doesnt plan on buying a widescreen hd tv in the next few years?
[snip]
if your next tv isnt widescreen and hd youre holding back progress. there is nothing elitist about this. its just the way things work. [/B]

My *next* TV might very well be HD/widescreen, assuming they're cheap enough by then. That's not the same as saying I'll buy one in the next few years.

Mistwell · Mar 9, 2003

Staffan said:
My *next* TV might very well be HD/widescreen, assuming they're cheap enough by then. That's not the same as saying I'll buy one in the next few years.

I agree. TVs are not like computers. They are more akin to furniture in my mind - yes, you replace them when they get worn out, but you don't upgrade them to the newest thing every few years.

Umbran · Mar 9, 2003

stevelabny said:
get with the program people.

Well, considering that the computer I normally use is a whopping 233 MHz Pentium running Win 95, and I have never owned a cordless phone....

The only "program" out there is one designed by people who are trying to sell you things. Despite what they may tell you, fancy features don't necessarily make your life better. If the old thing still works well, and does the job you want, there is no reason to upgrade.