[Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

[Emily Weak]

Very well said indeed.  I especially agree with the concerns about the viability of the format.  I think movies are moving more into the no physical format at all realm.  Here are some links to New York Times articles current technology in which TVs are directly linked to the internet or hybrid TVs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/technology/05tele.html?_r=1

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/technology/21canvas.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/technology/internet/17video.html



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From: Melissa K. Davidson <DavidsonMK at ci.staunton.va.us>
To: Marla <mwilckens at greatfallslibrary.org>; Publib at webjunction.org
Sent: Thu, October 22, 2009 2:40:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Publib] Blu-ray vs. DVD

 
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 
 
From:publib-bounces at webjunction.org [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:
 
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A price difference to up to $10 more per disc for Blu-ray vs. DVD, and
therefore,
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Budgetary considerations: there isn’t enough money to meet demand for
both DVD and Blu-ray, because of,
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Anticipated pressure from patrons to buy both DVD and Blu-ray if we get started
on the format, in addition to,
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Ongoing uncertainty about the long-term viability of any format on 5-inch disc,
which is reflected in,
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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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