*DVD/BluRay player. If it were just DVD, I'd have asked "why not pirate at that point?" since it'll be better quality than 480p, but BluRays have a superior bitrate to most rips online.
yeah, 4k blu rays especially are real nice.
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#12plex is still cool, right?
I have heard that Jellyfin is the new kid on the block
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#13Nice - if you can find a Redbox in your area, they seem to allow _very_ long rental periods these days :)
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#14Public libraries can also be a great source for DVDs and Blu-Rays!
They also have video games now
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#15Netflix has a lot of non US content which still puts them far above HBO and Disney. I am trying to cut down on my daily dose of American cultural subjugation.
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#16720x480 4:2:0 YCbCr doesn't look great on modern screens
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#17I gave up on Netflix years ago, never looked back. Went back to my old reliable external HD which I can plug directly to my TV.
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#18720x480 4:2:0 YCbCr doesn't look great on modern screens
Good point, buy an old CRT in addition to the DVD player!
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#19There’s nothing to watch anyway since movies and shows have been enshittified as well
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#20I was wondering if there is a DVD service similar to Netflix when it first came out. And of course there is, but pricing seems high!
DVD Inbox and Cafe DVD is $20/mo for 2 discs at a time, with unlimited discs and a 5 day guarantee. 5 days to get your DVD doesn't seem great. They have cheaper plans but limit the number of DVDs you can take out.
Netflix was revolutionary because they shipped very eagerly and they charge $15/mo for 2 DVDs unlimited. And I think their shipping took 2 days. They shipped as soon as you shipped yours back so if you were diligent you could prob have close to a movie every night. Incredible service.
I guess the economics just isn't there.