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mvckalel

Sep 1, 2008 - CDT 10:24 PM
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A few weeks back I got the 2-disc collector's edition of Lawrence of Arabia on BB for $10...today I finally got a chance to watch the movie (love those holidays), and I began having problems when Lawrence and the other soldier talk with Faisal, and just after Sherif enters the tent, the video freezes, and the only thing I can do is forward it two chapters.

I did try rebooting the DVD player, but it didn't work, and I even tried playing it on my PC, and the same thing would happen, it freezes and goes on really slow...I've read that this happens, but I want to know if any of you had the same problem I don't want to return it and have the same problem. Thanks!

genfizzy4

Sep 1, 2008 - CDT 10:55 PM
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I believe I have the same version (canvas on the outside, right?), though I do not have the same problem. It sounds like you must have a defective disc, and, since that edition has been out for so long, if it were a widespread issue, I'm sure it would've been dealt with a while back.

Still, good luck with your eventual replacement. I'm looking forward to this one in high-def for sure.

Edit: I want to point out that I have had an issue similar to this with the HD-DVD of Dante's Peak. The disc was in perfect, brand-new shape, but refused to play at certain intervals. I believe it's one of the more common defect symptoms, though I haven't encountered it that often.
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Sep 1, 2008 - CDT 11:56 PM
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that might be an old pressing, and old pressings are more likely to fall prey to disc rot than newer runs.

what did you get, the "special edition" with a lot of extras or the superbit?

mvckalel

Sep 2, 2008 - CDT 8:30 AM
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The special 'cloth' edition...I'll try to go today to BB (and hopefully get The Office S4 boxset) and get a replacement...I have read similar issues, but like you said, it could be just a faulty disc, a first for me, I had never had any problems with any discs. Thanks!

Sadly, I was really enjoying the movie and it bothered me that I had to skip those chapters that I stopped watching the movie...it was unfolding majestically, and it looked beautiful...a blu-ray must, is a very rich movie...lets hope I can get the replacement today...
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Sylvia

Sep 2, 2008 - CDT 10:33 AM
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Posters5 wrote:
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... old pressings are more likely to fall prey to disc rot than newer runs.


Disc rot? What is disc rot? I've never heard of that before. I have a lot of older dvds. Do I have to worry about them deteriorating now?

I store my dvds in a cool, dry place to prevent warpage, etc. Are there other storage tips to avoid the "rot"?

Thanks!
[Post edited by Sylvia on Sep 2, 2008 - CDT 10:34 AM]

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Sep 2, 2008 - CDT 12:05 PM
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disc rot occurs when the the two plastic halves of a disc (such as a cd, dvd, blu-ray, etc.) aren't sealed properly, and moisture gets inside the disc. this eventually causes a disc to be unplayable.

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