View Poll Results: DVD Profiler or DVD Spot?
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49.64%
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DVD Profiler or DVD Spot?
#27
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
I also don't like how DVD Profiler doesn't have some of the stuff in my collection. Like the 40 Year Old Virgin 2 disc. It's not on there. Maybe it's under a UPC code and something weird title wise, but I haven't checked the UPC code yet. And it's too anal about what you type in. On DVDSpot you can type in ANY word from the title and it will find it for you. On DVDProfiler you have to type in the exact title.
#28
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Originally Posted by The Monkees
I also don't like how DVD Profiler doesn't have some of the stuff in my collection. Like the 40 Year Old Virgin 2 disc. It's not on there. Maybe it's under a UPC code and something weird title wise, but I haven't checked the UPC code yet. And it's too anal about what you type in. On DVDSpot you can type in ANY word from the title and it will find it for you. On DVDProfiler you have to type in the exact title.
As for it not being in the database. I have far more DVDs that aren't in DVD Spot than Profiler. For both, you can always add them yourself if it's not in there I will admit that submitting for DVD Spot seemed easier (it's been a while), because you can basically submit a "clone" of another version and just say the UPC is different if it is the same as one already in the database.
#29
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
DVD Profiler for me. I like it that I have my collection on my computer and online and also that I can add DVDs that are not available in the online database and keep them local or submit them to the online database. Great way to manage your collection. You can change titles if you don't like the way they are in the database, you can also put in a sort title if you like, that way you can keep for example Halloween 1,2,3,4 in order. The upload time for your collection is alot faster than it used to be, which is nice.
Thumbs up for DVD Profiler.
Dirk
Thumbs up for DVD Profiler.
Dirk
#30
DVDSpot for my online one as it's so simple to add titles and submit new ones. I love the "people who own" and personal stats, as well as the filter and sorting options. For offline I couldn't live without Collectorz Movie Collector which allows for customization of fields, layouts, templates, exporting and importing of full data from multiple sources like IMDB, Amazon, DVDempire, etc.
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I use DVDSpot. I wanted a web-based DB not program based due to small memory capacity on my older PC. I also didn't want to pay a whole lot of $$ $30 is OK but for my purposes of tracking my collection, I wanted low budget. Before I found them I had been exclusively DVDAF but was tired of the lag-time between database updates for new releases.
Some day I may purchase a profiler subscription to have the advantage of having access offline, but for now I am very pleased with DVDSpot.
One thing to remember about DVDSpot (which might disappoint some who don't care) is they DO NOT include Bootleg titles in the Database. If something is considered a bootleg or illegal copy they delete it from the database if it sneaks on. This is part of the reason some non-region 1 titles don't appear, also the fact that most (not all) of the members are in the US or Canada.
Some day I may purchase a profiler subscription to have the advantage of having access offline, but for now I am very pleased with DVDSpot.
One thing to remember about DVDSpot (which might disappoint some who don't care) is they DO NOT include Bootleg titles in the Database. If something is considered a bootleg or illegal copy they delete it from the database if it sneaks on. This is part of the reason some non-region 1 titles don't appear, also the fact that most (not all) of the members are in the US or Canada.
#33
DVD Talk Special Edition
I prefer Profiler. I use both though. I always remember to put my titles in Profiler. Can't say the same with Spot. Offline workablility is what got me.
#39
DVD Talk Hero
I used to use Profiler exclusively, but I got tired of the little things that aggravated me. Right now I use Spot and DVD Af, and I couldn't be happier. I love the new way DVD Af is setup, and I love being able to edit my collection on either from any computer, anywhere.
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I've used Profiler for many years (for free) but I am in the process converting my 2600+ collection over to DVD Spot. It's much easier to create and edit disc as the approval time is only a few hours. I like option of multiple cover arts for the same UPC if there is an updated cover art for a disc and such. Overall, its less of a hassle to use Spot over profiler.