[Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

Thu Oct 22 17:40:23 EDT 2009

This is much more eloquently stated than I am capable of today; but
reflects our thoughts on the subject as well.

Melissa Davidson

Adult Services Librarian

Staunton Public Library

Staunton, VA 

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Cartford, Peter,
JCL
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:57 PM
To: Marla; Publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

Factors behind our decision not to purchase Blu-ray so far:

*          A price difference to up to $10 more per disc for Blu-ray vs.
DVD, and therefore,

*          Budgetary considerations: there isn't enough money to meet
demand for both DVD and Blu-ray, because of,

*          Anticipated pressure from patrons to buy both DVD and Blu-ray
if we get started on the format, in addition to,

*          Ongoing uncertainty about the long-term viability of any
format on 5-inch disc, which is reflected in,

*          Blu-ray's feeble market penetration so far and lack of
acceptance as the undisputed successor to DVD

If the studios force our hand ("get this on Blu-ray or not at all,
buddy!") we'll go there, but not until then.  Patron inquiries about the
format are occasional and not insistent.

Peter Cartford

AV Librarian

Johnson County Library

9875 W. 87th St.

Overland Park, KS 66212

913-495-2496

cartfordp at jocolibrary.org

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