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Few Issues / Questions
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DrinkMore
Registered: July 25, 2007
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Hey, new guy here and trying out two programs for cataloguing my blu-ray collection.

Its a toss up between Dvd Profiler and Movie Label 2008.  One thing I like about ML08 is the fact that it uses Amazon and IMDB. 

The real question - why is the cover art in DVD Profiler so blurry?  I know why, but why are the preview images so small?  Where is it getting them from?

Also, what database is used to pull all these records from when I add my movies?
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributornorthbloke
Registered: March 15, 2007
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The images are small and blurry, because only paying users get hi-res images, free users only get the low-res ones.
The database used is a user database - that is, each user of the program can submit profiles and amendments to profiles.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantMark Harrison
I like IMDB
Registered: March 13, 2007
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On the old site there used to be a sample cover image to show you what registered users have access to, but I can't seem to find it anymore.  Anyway, what you get when you pay is much better than what you see with the free version.  They're roughly 500x700 in the registered version.

The data itself isn't pulled from any other database.  It's user built meaning that what you find in our database has been contributed by us.  If you choose this product, you'll be able to update the data and submit it yourself (assuming it follows the contribution rules).  Most of us believe this to be a much better system than pulling information from other sites.
Get the CSVExport and Database Query plug-ins here.
Create fake parent profiles to organize your collection.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorwidescreenforever
Under A Double DoubleW
Registered: March 13, 2007
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Quoting DrinkMore:
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Hey, new guy here and trying out two programs for cataloguing my blu-ray collection.

Its a toss up between Dvd Profiler and Movie Label 2008.  One thing I like about ML08 is the fact that it uses Amazon and IMDB. 


not familair with Movie Label 2008, ,what do you mean by "uses Amazon and IMDB"..  Links to their sites??

Invelos has links to Rotton Tomatoes and IMDB ..
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorWinston Smith
Don't be discommodious
Registered: March 13, 2007
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Drink:

Why in the world would IMDb be important?

Skip
ASSUME NOTHING!!!!!!
CBE, MBE, MoA and proud of it.
Outta here

Billy Video
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorliorb22
This is all a joke.
Registered: March 13, 2007
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DVD Profiler is far Superior product - no question about it!
1. You only pay a one time fee
2. The database is user built - witch promises to be more informative & accurate.
3. The user community here is very welcoming and supportive (for the most part )
4. You are entitle to unlimited number of updates (no matter if you are a regular or premium user).

For more information, click here:
http://www.invelos.com/dvdpro/Info.aspx
And here:
http://www.invelos.com/dvdpro/Registration.aspx

I think that's sums It up 
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DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantdetlefs
Regd. since: 09/20/2001
Registered: March 14, 2007
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I like the user interface of Movie Label 2008 (Ribbon interface like Office 12) but thats pretty much it.
I just tried it out and added a few DVDs I just bought.
Quality of the found data sucks as expected when sources like Amazon and imdb are used. Data for all DVDs I added was incomplete or even totally wrong (wrong language).

DVD Profiler is by far the better tool (moreover, its cheaper  )
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorBad Father
Registered: July 23, 2001
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I took a look at Movie Label 2008 as well and it blows chunks...primarily because it scrapes data from IMDb...and when I say scrape, it's bottom of the barrel. As detlefs stated the info was incomplete and for the most part flat out "where the hell did that come from" wrong.

DVD Profiler has it's issues but it is a far superior product.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorWinston Smith
Don't be discommodious
Registered: March 13, 2007
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So let me get this straight, the product costs substaantially more than DVDProfiler, probably largely so they can pay the licensing fee to utilize IMDb, the single most inaccurate datasource available. So you wind up with an inferior product for up to 100% more money.                     Oh, I can't stand it.

Skip
ASSUME NOTHING!!!!!!
CBE, MBE, MoA and proud of it.
Outta here

Billy Video
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar Contributorhal9g
Who is John Galt?
Registered: March 13, 2007
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DrinkMore,

If you think "it's a toss up" between Movie Label 2008 and DVD Profiler, then you need to "DrinkLess" cool-aid!

There is no comparison! 

DVDP hands down!
Hal
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorWinston Smith
Don't be discommodious
Registered: March 13, 2007
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^5, Hal.

Skip
ASSUME NOTHING!!!!!!
CBE, MBE, MoA and proud of it.
Outta here

Billy Video
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantDr. Killpatient
Here's my card
Registered: May 19, 2007
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I like Kool-aid.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantPeabody
Registered: April 16, 2007
Posts: 63
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Now I have to submit a spelling correction...my work in never done....why didn't you catch it Skip?  It"s Kool-Aid.   
Edit: forgot to add my source for the info...Kraft.com.

Edit 2:  I have to get this Movie Label program....checked their forums---they have a thread of 45 posts, 45!!!!    We have been slacking off here, get on it.
Peabody
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