Re:We all took the DVD boom era for granted
by michaelt on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @06:22AM
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> A good brand would buffer compute and memory capacity by a decent factor at time of sale in order to support future codecs needs...
The problem is a physical media format absolutely cannot afford to gain a reputation for not playing.
You see, if stores accept returns for opened DVDs? People can buy a DVD movie, watch it, then return it for a refund.
But if stores don't accept returns for opened DVDs? If I paid two hours' wages for that DVD, it doesn't play, and they won't give me a refund? I'm going to be mad about being ripped off, and I'm going to complain a lot.
The problem is a physical media format absolutely cannot afford to gain a reputation for not playing.
You see, if stores accept returns for opened DVDs? People can buy a DVD movie, watch it, then return it for a refund.
But if stores don't accept returns for opened DVDs? If I paid two hours' wages for that DVD, it doesn't play, and they won't give me a refund? I'm going to be mad about being ripped off, and I'm going to complain a lot.