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In Reply to: RE: some issues posted by Joe Murphy Jr on July 29, 2007 at 20:14:36
I agree that we probably won't see greater than 50G discs for movies. In fact, I suspect we'll start to see more multi-disc sets like the Pirates movies even if the 50G isn't filled, strictly for higher profit margins. Why cram one discs, when you can use two, and charge more? I question the use of BD for data storage, with portable hard drives so cheap, more spacious and easy to use, they may make optical discs moot.
Jack
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It's going to depend on the cost. If they can get costs down, I don't see it as a problem. I believe 50GB memory cards are still a long way off, so optical storage may be here for a while. I'm looking at it as a portable backup for large amounts of data, as hard drives are not portable.
For movies, I think the multi-disc route is the best option. Each and every movie should be given the royal treatment with respect to audio and video. If a studio wants to include extras, whatever space is available after the royal treatment can be used along with a second disc if necessary.
They are going to have to get costs WAY down, if they want BD to be a viable data back-up system. You can get a 250 Gig portable hard drive that's 5" X 3" (approx). See link below. Granted its $180, but thats a cheaper price than 5 BD-Rs, and prices will go down.
I agree with your comments about movies.
enjoy,
Jack
I've seen ads for external cases that, with rebate or coupon, are close to $0. Throw in a sale or rebate on internal hard drives (I've bought 250GB drives for $49 and 200GB drives for $39) and you're looking at <$60 w/tax for 250 portable gigabytes. CompUSA had 200GB hard drives on sale Black Friday before last, while they lasted (less than 1 minute after the doors opened), for $29!!!
I'm sure the 50GB discs will be down to <$10 a pop in a few years. Too much competition for them not to. The question is, will it be too late?
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