Aficionado vs Profiler - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

wulliedreep · 04-21-2002, 05:54 PM

Just wondering what profiler you guys like to use and why?

Personally, I love DVDAf's Quick Import Feature!

AnonomusBob15 · 04-21-2002, 06:52 PM

Profiler.

How many movies are not 16x9?

Click.......

21!!!

hehe

Mr. McMinn · 04-21-2002, 07:05 PM

I'm using currently using dvdaf, but I plan on switching over to profiler in the near future.

So I'm going to vote profiler.

fuddo · 04-21-2002, 07:27 PM

Nothing about adding my 117 movies to another program does it for me...

However, I might have to soon.

john316 · 04-21-2002, 07:39 PM

Affcionado just looks cheap and nasty to me

PROFILER ALL THE WAY!!!

BubbleGumUK · 04-21-2002, 08:20 PM

DVD-Af is just a simple way of keeping up to date with my titles.

If I need more info on a film, I can either do the IMDB link or, terror of terrors, look on the back of the case!

Lenny Nero · 04-21-2002, 09:59 PM

I prefered Aficionado and used it for a while, but since for the past 2 years most of my purchases and now 40% of the collection consists of other region titles, I cannot use Aficionado.
DVD Profiler is ugly, with lots of unnecessary info and is just a mess.

So I propose a third option, your own website, I got a .com name, a dedicated server for a few dozens a year and I'm planning on setting some time aside and making a nice catalogue of my collection on a website.

J.P. Morgan · 04-21-2002, 10:18 PM

For little collections DVDaf is fine, but with a monster collection it takes to much time to download. Profiler Rocks!

IKEA_boy · 04-21-2002, 10:20 PM

I like them both so I use them both. I like AFs simple design and it's ability to organize (I have a Disney, Criterion, Sold, and main section) and I like PROs extensive info. Why not? When I get a new DVD it takes no more than five minutes to update both.

MrWilliamWallace · 04-21-2002, 10:23 PM

I use both, profiler has more features but aficionado is easier to get to when you are at a different computer and donet have profiler bookmarked, I can also add my new DVD's to aficionado quicker and while at work...

wulliedreep · 04-21-2002, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lenny Nero
I prefered Aficionado and used it for a while, but since for the past 2 years most of my purchases and now 40% of the collection consists of other region titles, I cannot use Aficionado.
DVD Profiler is ugly, with lots of unnecessary info and is just a mess.

So I propose a third option, your own website, I got a .com name, a dedicated server for a few dozens a year and I'm planning on setting some time aside and making a nice catalogue of my collection on a website.

Funny story Lenny, myself and a friend are working on another Database for DVD Films...

LBPound23 · 04-22-2002, 12:47 AM

Profiler by a thousand miles.

GracefulGanesha · 04-22-2002, 02:34 AM

I've tried downloading Profiler twice now, but the damn thing won't open.

Oh well, I find AF to be a much nicer way to display my titles. I like to look at my collection all at once. DVDProfiler looks really ugly to me.

**SilentBob** · 04-22-2002, 02:54 AM

DVDAF.COM all the way. I tried to download it 3 times and never worked. Then someone posted this type of thread on the IGN Boards (when they were free) and told people about dvdaf.com I tried it and i love it. Nice way to see all your collection at the same time, update anywhere, and category sections are cool too.

119 and counting, just click below

mtcarmel00 · 04-22-2002, 04:51 AM

My vote went to Profiler. Since I want to see both sides of the picture, can those who said Profiler is ugly just let me know what they think is ugly about it. Just curious. Thanks

MrTony · 04-22-2002, 05:22 AM

I'm using DVD Aficionado because I use a computer at work, so I can't download the Profiler software. We're probably getting a computer over the summer and I may switch to Profiler.

**SidcupMartin** · 04-22-2002, 12:10 PM

Profiler all the way, I have a number of R2 discs so I have to.

Morticia · 04-22-2002, 04:36 PM

Aficionado works for me on a couple of levels. I can update it at work and from any PC....plus it's free. Profiler has great additional information, I give it that....but it's too cluttered in my opinion. Too much info all crammed into a small space. But that's just my aesthetics.

Underpants · 04-22-2002, 05:28 PM

Well it seems to me some people just have better luck with Profiler. I would prefer it if it worked for me. Perhaps if I A) Had a modern OS rather than Win 95 or B) Bought the pro version. But it's supposed to work with win 95 and others have luck with the free version, so I dunno.

Aficianado is so much easier in so many ways.

But they both suffer from not carrying all my titles and while I've been able to get some submitted, I have one disc nobody else will ever have and it bugs me to be missing even one, so I prefer having my own page

(Since someone will probably ask, the disc nobody else can ever own is my Lifeclips Home Videos disc :p )

wulliedreep · 04-22-2002, 08:36 PM

I agree, missing titles is a common problem, though I have to say that both databases are good with getting them online if you contact them.

Toefur · 04-23-2002, 06:08 PM

I voted for DvD Profiler. I've been using it for a long while now. I really like all the detailed options it gives you.

retroboy · 04-24-2002, 03:40 AM

If I were more technologically inclined I would use Profiler, so I use Aficionado instead.

DrDetroit · 05-03-2002, 06:39 PM

I tried to install Profiler yesterday but it didn't work. I personally don't want to put too much energy into categorizing my movies.

slymer · 05-03-2002, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrDetroit
I tried to install Profiler yesterday but it didn't work. I personally don't want to put too much energy into categorizing my movies.

I understand! I just finished adding all my 480+ DVDs, and it took friggin' forever!!!

tomdkat · 05-03-2002, 09:36 PM

DVD Profiler here... why? Because......

Peace......

N8N · 05-07-2002, 04:00 PM

I like DVD Profiler because you don't need to be online to use it.

dvds'r'us · 05-08-2002, 12:08 PM

well, i am now using dvd aficiandio or whatever... dvdprofiler has been giving me a bunch of b.s. and i'm tired of the repair kit not doing any good... so I entered in all my dvds last night with them and I actually enjoy it better than dvdprofiler...

RamonesGirl · 07-20-2002, 02:19 PM

Use both, DVDAf is better to have up for trades (easier to browse wishlists and the like) and DVdprofiler is better for the organization and extra info

Indyphantom · 07-20-2002, 03:50 PM

I like DVD Aficionado EXCEPT for those several missing titles they don't have, that I do!! :rar:

But I think the layout is great and very easy to use!!!!!

I still have only about 1/3 of my collection logged in, but I hope to finish it soon and post a link here.

dvdjedi · 07-20-2002, 05:41 PM

I'll probably use DVD-af when I get off my lazy ass & decide to do it.

Marty McFly · 07-20-2002, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Indyphantom
I like DVD Aficionado EXCEPT for those several missing titles they don't have, that I do!!

You can submit titles to Aficionado. I had to do that with 4 or so of my discs, and it worked great. It's a simple process and you're guided the whole way through. Just go to "Advanced" in the tool bar, and scroll down to "Submit New Title". Usually within a day or so they have it in their database.

I used to use Profiler, but with my slower connection and constant errors with the database, I switched to Aficionado. Much simpler and better.

View Poll Results: DVDAf or Profiler?
DVD Aficionado	30	38.96%
DVD Profiler	47	61.04%
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04-21-2002, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
wulliedreep Actor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: AB, Canada	Aficionado vs Profiler Just wondering what profiler you guys like to use and why? Personally, I love DVDAf's Quick Import Feature! __________________ wullie \|dvdorkism.com - reviews/contests \| My DVD Collection

04-21-2002, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
AnonomusBob15 Actor for over 4 years now! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Auburn University	Profiler. How many movies are not 16x9? Click....... 21!!! hehe __________________ The Revised DVD Collection

04-21-2002, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. McMinn I'm all out of bubblegum Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: --lying dead on the rooftop of Cable 54	I'm using currently using dvdaf, but I plan on switching over to profiler in the near future. So I'm going to vote profiler. __________________ Grissom's men advance relentlessly among them as Roland and his final few companions draw upward, shooting as they go...

04-21-2002, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
john316 Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Aigburth, Liverpool, UK	Affcionado just looks cheap and nasty to me PROFILER ALL THE WAY!!! __________________ Check out my DVDs and the ones I want to buy clicking here

04-21-2002, 07:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
fuddo Actor Join Date: Dec 2001	Nothing about adding my 117 movies to another program does it for me... However, I might have to soon.

04-21-2002, 08:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
BubbleGumUK Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England	DVD-Af is just a simple way of keeping up to date with my titles. If I need more info on a film, I can either do the IMDB link or, terror of terrors, look on the back of the case! __________________ Check out DVD Toons for the latest in animated discs! And catch breaking Animated-News stories here!

04-21-2002, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lenny Nero Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Los Angeles	I prefered Aficionado and used it for a while, but since for the past 2 years most of my purchases and now 40% of the collection consists of other region titles, I cannot use Aficionado. DVD Profiler is ugly, with lots of unnecessary info and is just a mess. So I propose a third option, your own website, I got a .com name, a dedicated server for a few dozens a year and I'm planning on setting some time aside and making a nice catalogue of my collection on a website.

04-21-2002, 10:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
J.P. Morgan Actor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norfolk VA	For little collections DVDaf is fine, but with a monster collection it takes to much time to download. Profiler Rocks! __________________ "Be excellent to each other and party on dudes!" LOTR IS MY 300TH DVD!

04-21-2002, 10:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	I like them both so I use them both. I like AFs simple design and it's ability to organize (I have a Disney, Criterion, Sold, and main section) and I like PROs extensive info. Why not? When I get a new DVD it takes no more than five minutes to update both.

04-21-2002, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
MrWilliamWallace Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Mass	I use both, profiler has more features but aficionado is easier to get to when you are at a different computer and donet have profiler bookmarked, I can also add my new DVD's to aficionado quicker and while at work... __________________ My Humble DVD Collection

04-22-2002, 12:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
LBPound23 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York, USA	Profiler by a thousand miles. __________________ UltimateDisney.com: The Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD - News and views on all of Disney's movies.

04-22-2002, 02:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
GracefulGanesha Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: University Park, PA	I've tried downloading Profiler twice now, but the damn thing won't open. Oh well, I find AF to be a much nicer way to display my titles. I like to look at my collection all at once. DVDProfiler looks really ugly to me. __________________ My DVDs

04-22-2002, 02:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	DVDAF.COM all the way. I tried to download it 3 times and never worked. Then someone posted this type of thread on the IGN Boards (when they were free) and told people about dvdaf.com I tried it and i love it. Nice way to see all your collection at the same time, update anywhere, and category sections are cool too. 119 and counting, just click below __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

04-22-2002, 04:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
mtcarmel00 Wholesome. Actor. Get used to it. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, California	My vote went to Profiler. Since I want to see both sides of the picture, can those who said Profiler is ugly just let me know what they think is ugly about it. Just curious. Thanks __________________ "That could have been your head David." *Clarksville Monkees All-Time Record: 27-27-1* My Photos My DVDs My Blog

04-22-2002, 05:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
MrTony Forum Wise Guy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA	I'm using DVD Aficionado because I use a computer at work, so I can't download the Profiler software. We're probably getting a computer over the summer and I may switch to Profiler. __________________ Prevent tornadoes before they happen: Make sure that warm, moist air fronts do not converge with cool, dry ones. Movies, Music and a few Games My Top 20 Films Last edited by MrTony : 04-23-2002 at 07:50 AM.

04-22-2002, 12:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
SidcupMartin Director/Moderator Captain Paranoia Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Profiler all the way, I have a number of R2 discs so I have to. __________________ eternally putting the kettle on

04-22-2002, 04:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
Morticia Administrator Emeritus Film Class Goddess Part-Time PRN Princess Panty Thief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Devil's Point. Burn baby burn!	Aficionado works for me on a couple of levels. I can update it at work and from any PC....plus it's free. Profiler has great additional information, I give it that....but it's too cluttered in my opinion. Too much info all crammed into a small space. But that's just my aesthetics. __________________ Nope, you really haven't lived until you've fed a naked Fire Dancer a S'more...cooked from her own flaming baton. I reject your reality and substitute my own! "Freeze dried moles. Price as marked." -- Nixon, Suicide Girl

04-22-2002, 05:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Underpants Banned Join Date: Nov 2001	Well it seems to me some people just have better luck with Profiler. I would prefer it if it worked for me. Perhaps if I A) Had a modern OS rather than Win 95 or B) Bought the pro version. But it's supposed to work with win 95 and others have luck with the free version, so I dunno. Aficianado is so much easier in so many ways. But they both suffer from not carrying all my titles and while I've been able to get some submitted, I have one disc nobody else will ever have and it bugs me to be missing even one, so I prefer having my own page (Since someone will probably ask, the disc nobody else can ever own is my Lifeclips Home Videos disc :p )

04-22-2002, 08:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
wulliedreep Actor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: AB, Canada	I agree, missing titles is a common problem, though I have to say that both databases are good with getting them online if you contact them. __________________ wullie \|dvdorkism.com - reviews/contests \| My DVD Collection

04-23-2002, 06:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
Toefur Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Burnie, MD, USA	I voted for DvD Profiler. I've been using it for a long while now. I really like all the detailed options it gives you. __________________ My DVD Collection

04-24-2002, 03:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
retroboy Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rock 'n' Roll High School	If I were more technologically inclined I would use Profiler, so I use Aficionado instead. __________________ "I think Canadians see the world more as anthropologists. I think we're not burdened by the weight of being a superpower and that gives us the chance to listen and understand different issues around the world."

05-03-2002, 06:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	I tried to install Profiler yesterday but it didn't work. I personally don't want to put too much energy into categorizing my movies. __________________ And these Detroit women won't let Dr. Detroit rest. DVDs

05-03-2002, 09:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	DVD Profiler here... why? Because...... Peace...... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

05-07-2002, 04:00 PM	#26 (permalink)
N8N Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX	I like DVD Profiler because you don't need to be online to use it. __________________ The Enrichment Center once again reminds you that android hell is a real place where you will be sent at the first sign of defiance.

05-08-2002, 12:08 PM	#27 (permalink)
dvds'r'us Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis Area	well, i am now using dvd aficiandio or whatever... dvdprofiler has been giving me a bunch of b.s. and i'm tired of the repair kit not doing any good... so I entered in all my dvds last night with them and I actually enjoy it better than dvdprofiler... __________________ Dave Matthews Band Forever! 31 Shows And Counting! 20,000 Miles travelled...Shows Seen

07-20-2002, 02:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
RamonesGirl Actress Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vegas baby, Vegas	Use both, DVDAf is better to have up for trades (easier to browse wishlists and the like) and DVdprofiler is better for the organization and extra info

07-20-2002, 03:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
Indyphantom Forum Lothario Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: the black lodge...	I like DVD Aficionado EXCEPT for those several missing titles they don't have, that I do!! :rar: But I think the layout is great and very easy to use!!!!! I still have only about 1/3 of my collection logged in, but I hope to finish it soon and post a link here. __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

07-20-2002, 05:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	I'll probably use DVD-af when I get off my lazy ass & decide to do it.