VCR is dead... Long live DVD (story) - GoFuckYourself.com

KraZ · 02-12-2004, 07:54 AM

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...This week Philips, the huge Dutch electronics company that invented the cassette and technology that led to the CD and DVD, announced the closure of its remaining VCR production lines.

Philips conceded the decision would cost it sales. People were comfortable with the technology, a spokesman said, but Philips believed it had reached its use-by date. Unstated but doubtlessly a factor, profit margins on VCRs, as with PCs, are probably now too thin to be attractive.

What do you think? Will still people rent porn on VHS or DVD?

I think it's a good thing we move towards DVDs - better quality, the ability to put "Xtras" and specials, last virtually forever, and best of all cost only a PENNY when printed in large quantities.

eroswebmaster · 02-12-2004, 08:00 AM

I'm amazed at the price of dvds at times.
I remember when new vHS movies would run you like $75-$80.

And then years later after things settled down a bit I still remember when it was a great deal to find a new vhs tape for $9.99....anyway the point I'm getting at is you can always find new DVD's at Best Buy every Tuesday...new released for $15.95 and you get so much more.

They just had this last week a bunch of double disc special edition dvd's for 2 for $30. I picked up Fight Club, Planet Of The Apes, Independence Day, Alien, Sound of Music, Someting About Mary...all double disc special editions.

I see decent movies for sale all the time on vhs for like$3.99 or $5.99 but then come across the dvds for $7.99...I wouldn't touch a vhs anymore.

KraZ · 02-12-2004, 08:08 AM

What I mean was that DVD is much better for distrubution ...

I checked last night, you can print 1000 DVDs with full-color jackets for just $1400. That means a DVD will cost you next to nothing to produce and it's durable and can be shipped very cheaply and easily.

eroswebmaster · 02-12-2004, 08:12 AM

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Originally posted by KraZ
What I mean was that DVD is much better for distrubution ...

I checked last night, you can print 1000 DVDs with full-color jackets for just $1400. That means a DVD will cost you next to nothing to produce and it's durable and can be shipped very cheaply and easily.

Yeah that too ;)

You can also start small by just burning your own dvd's in house and work up to a larger production like that.

I know of a few companies who do their own.

FabianC · 02-12-2004, 08:13 AM

http://www.dvdorama.com

Scott McD · 02-12-2004, 08:14 AM

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Originally posted by eroswebmaster
I see decent movies for sale all the time on vhs for like$3.99 or $5.99 but then come across the dvds for $7.99...I wouldn't touch a vhs anymore.

Same here...

KraZ · 02-12-2004, 08:20 AM

So for like $2000, I can produce the content and shell out 500 DVDs (did I mention the replication guys throw in some 300 FREE posters). I could sell them for $1 and charge $9.95 for shipping and handling lol and I'll still break even (on the first lot).

fuelcell · 02-12-2004, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by eroswebmaster

Yeah that too ;)

You can also start small by just burning your own dvd's in house and work up to a larger production like that.

I know of a few companies who do their own.

Burning DVDs on a burner off your PC is not too reliable. Firstly, not all DVD Players will be able to read the disc. Secondly, not a huge factor for a porn site, but DVD burners on PC are one-sided. "Real" DVDs are 2-sided. Better to do it professionally.

LadyMischief · 02-12-2004, 08:38 AM

Fine with me, we started buying DVDs 5 years ago, we've now successfully migrated to DVD and got all the movies we had on VHS on DVD, and replaced all the kid's movies on it.. we got the kids a dvd player too. Much better media, I think.

Ash@phpFX · 02-12-2004, 08:43 AM

yes VHS is surely dying, DVD is superior in almost every way. i wonder how long till the next level of technology comes out

KraZ · 02-12-2004, 08:43 AM

LadyMischief,

Should I send you a copy of the limited-run, special edition, director's cut DVD that I'm dying to produce?

Only if you promise your kids wont see it of course

malakajoe · 02-12-2004, 09:04 AM

Regular VCR's are dead...but what about D-VHS? Currently superior to DVD, just not many have it yet.

TheEnforcer · 02-12-2004, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by malakajoe
Regular VCR's are dead...but what about D-VHS? Currently superior to DVD, just not many have it yet.

Never heard of that.

Tanker · 02-12-2004, 09:44 AM

what is d-vhs

02-12-2004, 08:00 AM	#2
eroswebmaster March 1st, 2003 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seat 4 @ Venetian Poker Room Posts: 20,295	I'm amazed at the price of dvds at times. I remember when new vHS movies would run you like $75-$80. And then years later after things settled down a bit I still remember when it was a great deal to find a new vhs tape for $9.99....anyway the point I'm getting at is you can always find new DVD's at Best Buy every Tuesday...new released for $15.95 and you get so much more. They just had this last week a bunch of double disc special edition dvd's for 2 for $30. I picked up Fight Club, Planet Of The Apes, Independence Day, Alien, Sound of Music, Someting About Mary...all double disc special editions. I see decent movies for sale all the time on vhs for like$3.99 or $5.99 but then come across the dvds for $7.99...I wouldn't touch a vhs anymore. __________________ For rent - ICQ 127-027-910 Click here for more details

02-12-2004, 08:08 AM	#3
KraZ Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ICQ:: 18822023 Posts: 2,636	What I mean was that DVD is much better for distrubution ... I checked last night, you can print 1000 DVDs with full-color jackets for just $1400. That means a DVD will cost you next to nothing to produce and it's durable and can be shipped very cheaply and easily. __________________ Selling MedicalPorn,com and a dozen other gyno & doctor domains here: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=871984

02-12-2004, 08:20 AM	#7
KraZ Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ICQ:: 18822023 Posts: 2,636	So for like $2000, I can produce the content and shell out 500 DVDs (did I mention the replication guys throw in some 300 FREE posters). I could sell them for $1 and charge $9.95 for shipping and handling lol and I'll still break even (on the first lot). __________________ Selling MedicalPorn,com and a dozen other gyno & doctor domains here: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=871984

02-12-2004, 08:38 AM	#9
LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	Fine with me, we started buying DVDs 5 years ago, we've now successfully migrated to DVD and got all the movies we had on VHS on DVD, and replaced all the kid's movies on it.. we got the kids a dvd player too. Much better media, I think. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

02-12-2004, 08:43 AM	#11
KraZ Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ICQ:: 18822023 Posts: 2,636	LadyMischief, Should I send you a copy of the limited-run, special edition, director's cut DVD that I'm dying to produce? Only if you promise your kids wont see it of course __________________ Selling MedicalPorn,com and a dozen other gyno & doctor domains here: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=871984

02-12-2004, 08:13 AM	#5
FabianC Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,616	http://www.dvdorama.com

02-12-2004, 08:43 AM	#10
Ash@phpFX Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,292	yes VHS is surely dying, DVD is superior in almost every way. i wonder how long till the next level of technology comes out

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