Hint/Tip Amazon now selling DVD-Rs and CD-Rs.

Vintage VFer · 03-31-12, 11:09 AM

I have noticed that Amazon is selling CD-Rs and DVD-Rs. I don't know when this started. I saw it for some movies and then for a soundtrack CD I was looking for. The discs are created "on demand" and I assume that keeps inventory down.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...=UTF8&pop-up=1

I know that the future of entertainment is downloading everything - books, movies, albums. I'm such a dinosaur, I still like to buy the real deal.

(Also, our satellite internet connection has download limitations. There are no movie downloads here in the sticks!)

So, read the Amazon product page carefully so you know exactly what you are getting.

CharM · 03-31-12, 11:18 AM

Yup, since at least September of 2010. http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=153461

imhere2dance · 03-31-12, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alta-tude

I know that the future of entertainment is downloading everything - books, movies, albums. I'm such a dinosaur, I still like to buy the real deal.

I'm with you! I noticed the DVD-R thing a while back and I check carefully before I order anything now. I refuse to buy those products.

katalina · 03-31-12, 12:37 PM

I noticed that with Jillian's recent Kickbox DVD. I was shocked when I noticed Amazon was offering an on-demand DVD-R version of the workout. I also don't like DVDs that come with bonus downloadable workouts. Since I already purchased the DVD - would it really be that much trouble for them to include the additional 10 minutes?!

That being said, I need to learn how to do downloads...

sherry7899 · 03-31-12, 07:20 PM

Thanks, Alta!

I was looking at a live cd by the Irish band The Frames (Glen Hansard from the Commitments and the movie "Once" 's band) and then noticed it was made "on demand as a cd-r." I also think it was previously released under another title that I already have, but that is another story

Sherry

PeakFitness · 04-01-12, 07:14 AM

I just noticed this, too. All the Exercise TV workouts on Amazon are produced on demand. The digital download is only a rental. I don't know why they don't let you *buy* the downloads. That's what I really wanted. I'm trying to get away from buying any more DVDs.

Vintage VFer · 04-01-12, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharM

Yup, since at least September of 2010. http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=153461

Thanks, I missed that thread.

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03-31-12, 11:09 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Amazon now selling DVD-Rs and CD-Rs. I have noticed that Amazon is selling CD-Rs and DVD-Rs. I don't know when this started. I saw it for some movies and then for a soundtrack CD I was looking for. The discs are created "on demand" and I assume that keeps inventory down. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...=UTF8&pop-up=1 I know that the future of entertainment is downloading everything - books, movies, albums. I'm such a dinosaur, I still like to buy the real deal. (Also, our satellite internet connection has download limitations. There are no movie downloads here in the sticks!) So, read the Amazon product page carefully so you know exactly what you are getting.

03-31-12, 11:18 AM
CharM Join Date: Oct 2004	Yup, since at least September of 2010. http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=153461

03-31-12, 12:37 PM
katalina Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern Illinois	I noticed that with Jillian's recent Kickbox DVD. I was shocked when I noticed Amazon was offering an on-demand DVD-R version of the workout. I also don't like DVDs that come with bonus downloadable workouts. Since I already purchased the DVD - would it really be that much trouble for them to include the additional 10 minutes?! That being said, I need to learn how to do downloads...

03-31-12, 07:20 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Thanks, Alta! I was looking at a live cd by the Irish band The Frames (Glen Hansard from the Commitments and the movie "Once" 's band) and then noticed it was made "on demand as a cd-r." I also think it was previously released under another title that I already have, but that is another story Sherry

04-01-12, 07:14 AM
PeakFitness Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern USA	I just noticed this, too. All the Exercise TV workouts on Amazon are produced on demand. The digital download is only a rental. I don't know why they don't let you buy the downloads. That's what I really wanted. I'm trying to get away from buying any more DVDs. __________________ I need a good signature line!