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I got tired of having to search and sign up for wherever my favorite movie is streaming this month, so I'm going back to DVDs for the foreseeable future, until the streaming overlords get their shit together. So... maybe forever. But at least for now.

It's nice. I put a disc in, and press play, and it plays.

I hadn't quite realize how much messing around the streaming services had added to my movie nights.

(Recover password, verify my email, sign up with a credit card, authorize the TV, remove the old iPad because of a device limit, sign in at least one extra time for no certain reason, sometimes discover I chose the wrong service and start over.)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I’m thinking about picking up a nice blu-ray player since I read somewhere they’re shutting down production of the nicer players, I guess cheap ones are winning out or something. So easy to find at the thrift store for $3. Physical media is just more intentional and feels good too. Special features anyone? I applaud you sir.

[–] MagnumDovetails 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I was actually looking at them online. I have no idea what to get. I’ll likely buy more dvd than Blu-ray but I imagine Blu-ray will trickle into thrift and second hand shops and become cheaper. Anyway, I’m leaning towards the $50-90 range for a Sony or other reputable brand