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Re:Sony Is Killing the Blu-ray, but Physical Media Isn't Dea... by theshrike79 on Friday July 05, 2024 @03:07AM (#40880410)
If the option is not watching at all vs DVD, you still kinda need to pick the DVD.

There are many worthwile movies you can't find anywhere (legally) unless you own the DVD: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogma_(film)#Rights_issues

And then there are the ye olde Criterion Collection DVDs with exclusive extras like commentary tracks that can't be reprinted because of licensing issues.

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Re:Sony Is Killing the Blu-ray, but Physical Media Isn't Dea... by mikae1 on Friday July 05, 2024 @03:34AM (#40880532)
> you still kinda need to pick the DVD.

Or the high seas...

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Re:Sony Is Killing the Blu-ray, but Physical Media Isn't Dea... by theshrike79 on Friday July 05, 2024 @10:23AM (#40883047)
On some cases it may or may not be easier and faster to hit the high seas instead of bothering with ripping :)
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