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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Mark Sandlin writes:
> In article <GK2zDL.D4y@lugnet.com>,
> "Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote:
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> > What actually may be a larger part of the expense of going DVD is the
> > tendency to buy some of the same items you already have on VHS that is very
> > hard to resist. I know when I switched away from LPs, I did in fact buy some
> > of the same albums again on CD. They were just *better* that way.
>
> I thought about that too, so I didn't buy a DVD player for a long time.
>
> Once I did buy mine, however, I just bought the entry level Sony, which
> has all the options I need (I don't plan to use mine as a CD player, or
> to play mp3's or anything)
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> I haven't set out to replace all my VHS's on DVD. I've mainly
> concentrated on replacing my favorite movies, and those that would
> benefit from the widescreen and image quality benefits (typically stuff
> like sci-fi extravaganzas)
Yes, I got a chance to play with a DVD version of The Matrix at a friend's
house on a really really big TV with Dolby surround. Pretty amazing....
> I might replace a VHS if it wears out, but for now, the VCR still sits
> right next to the DVD player :^)
We would have to decide WHICH room/VCR gets it though... Family room, where
the kids watch movies, great room where Josette watches TV or exercise room
(probably not that one) where I have my stereo because it's next to the LEGO
workroom...
Thanks for the advice.
> ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head
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| (...) I thought about that too, so I didn't buy a DVD player for a long time. Once I did buy mine, however, I just bought the entry level Sony, which has all the options I need (I don't plan to use mine as a CD player, or to play mp3's or anything) (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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