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This petition has been setup for and on behalf of the people who love and collect this beautiful iconic optical disc storage format. From this petition we hope to address the support that LaserDisc still has in the 21st century and the possibility of LaserDisc making a return in some form?
Potential future development of a new LD (hardware) Player
New multi format LaserDisc, CD, SACD, DVD, Blu-Ray player. NTSC & PAL region free with 4K support. Streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime)
And, or... Potential future (software) applications for LD (revised format)
Facebook groups for LaserDisc
LaserDisc Forever! - http://www.facebook.com/groups/2399039197
Laserdisc Collectors Club - http://www.facebook.com/groups/217949941599336
It's Alive!" Dead Video Formats: LD, CED, Betamax - https://www.facebook.com/groups/332453546820762/
Other links
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserDisc
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Updates
October 2, 2014
The feedback regarding the potential for modern hardware integration has been remarkably insightful. It remains clear that the community values the unique aesthetic of this format while desiring the convenience of contemporary technology.
October 2, 2014
The momentum behind this project confirms that the legacy of LaserDisc remains significant to many enthusiasts. It is encouraging to see such dedicated interest in the future of this format.
38 Comments
would love to see a new player that can upconvert using HDMI and be fully compatible with all current software including 4k.
My dream player would have full PAL and NTSC support as well as MUSE HD, HDMI output with AC3, PCM and analog audio all selectable by remote, also full support for all 5-inch formats including Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, CDV, videoCD, photoCD, and 2-sided play for all of them!
Hey, if other retro formats such as vinyl can have new hardware (and even software) created... why not laserdiscs? I'd love to have an all in one system like this!
LaserDisc should be revived as the even the composite video of the format does hold up well on many HDTVs and the upconverters and separate scalers out in stores should be heavily marketed to LD buffs with HDTVs.
As time goes by, true quality players are slowly dwindling in numbers due to parts breaking, which are no longer being manufactured. Even though software is no longer made for this medium, there are still many movie collectors, who appreciate this format for what it has to offer and for the software available, where a lot of it is still not (if ever) available on newer formats. With current developments in tech and the lower prices in quality components, it should be possible to make the ultimate LaserDisc multi-format player.
Make a combo LD/CD/DVD/BD player!
I'd love to see new Laserdisc releases
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
This petition has been setup for and on behalf of the people who love and collect this beautiful iconic optical disc storage format. From this petition we hope to address the support that LaserDisc still has in the 21st century and the possibility of LaserDisc making a return in some form?
Potential future development of a new LD (hardware) Player
New multi format LaserDisc, CD, SACD, DVD, Blu-Ray player. NTSC & PAL region free with 4K support. Streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime)
And, or... Potential future (software) applications for LD (revised format)
Facebook groups for LaserDisc
LaserDisc Forever! - http://www.facebook.com/groups/2399039197
Laserdisc Collectors Club - http://www.facebook.com/groups/217949941599336
It's Alive!" Dead Video Formats: LD, CED, Betamax - https://www.facebook.com/groups/332453546820762/
Other links
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserDisc
Updates
October 2, 2014
The feedback regarding the potential for modern hardware integration has been remarkably insightful. It remains clear that the community values the unique aesthetic of this format while desiring the convenience of contemporary technology.
October 2, 2014
The momentum behind this project confirms that the legacy of LaserDisc remains significant to many enthusiasts. It is encouraging to see such dedicated interest in the future of this format.
38 Comments
Bring Laserdisc back! Make a new player, new capacity, and don't forget the cover art and insert material. Every release could be a love letter to movie enthusiasts. Personally, I would pay serious money for a LD version of Inception or a box set like: The Dark Knight Trilogy. I caught myself drooling, sorry.
would love to see a new player that can upconvert using HDMI and be fully compatible with all current software including 4k.
My dream player would have full PAL and NTSC support as well as MUSE HD, HDMI output with AC3, PCM and analog audio all selectable by remote, also full support for all 5-inch formats including Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, CDV, videoCD, photoCD, and 2-sided play for all of them!
Hey, if other retro formats such as vinyl can have new hardware (and even software) created... why not laserdiscs? I'd love to have an all in one system like this!
LaserDisc should be revived as the even the composite video of the format does hold up well on many HDTVs and the upconverters and separate scalers out in stores should be heavily marketed to LD buffs with HDTVs.
As time goes by, true quality players are slowly dwindling in numbers due to parts breaking, which are no longer being manufactured. Even though software is no longer made for this medium, there are still many movie collectors, who appreciate this format for what it has to offer and for the software available, where a lot of it is still not (if ever) available on newer formats. With current developments in tech and the lower prices in quality components, it should be possible to make the ultimate LaserDisc multi-format player.
Make a combo LD/CD/DVD/BD player!
I'd love to see new Laserdisc releases
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Bring Laserdisc back! Make a new player, new capacity, and don't forget the cover art and insert material. Every release could be a love letter to movie enthusiasts. Personally, I would pay serious money for a LD version of Inception or a box set like: The Dark Knight Trilogy. I caught myself drooling, sorry.