High Definition Discussion Thread - Blu-Ray, HDTV, etc...

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I hope when the new Toshiba models come out they are packaged with Transformers. Now that would sell some players!

[freezerfuel]

Picked up:

Blades of Glory
The Last Samurai
Four Brothers
Sahara
Blue Planet

Edit - Also bought...

The Big Lebowski
Coming To America
Excalibur
Batman Begins

:D :cool: :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

^^^nice pick-ups

[JaylisJayP]

anyone got a jump on what any in-store Labor Day deals with be, if any?

[freezerfuel]

^^^nice pick-ups

Thanks, oddly enough I'm looking forward to seeing Blue Planet the most out of this bunch.

[MPCanes]

Quick question:

I was going to hook up my PS3 to my TV via HDMI. I remember when I hooked up my old cable box to HDMI, I couldn't access certain features of screen adjustment - mostly geometry, iirc. Is this because I was using DVI to HDMI, because my TV is a piece of crap, or because HDMI geometry is "set"?

Just wondering.

And to clarify, by geometry, I meant I couldn't move the height of the picture, width of the picture, etc. IIRC.

[IceRat]

anyone got a jump on what any in-store Labor Day deals with be, if any?
not sure you would call these deals....

Best Buy
Delta Farce Blu-Ray >>>> $29.99
Nip/Tuck: Season #4 HD-DVD or Blu-Ray >>>> $69.99 each

Fry's
Blu-Ray

2 for $27
Arlington Road
Black Hawk Down
Closer
Cruel Intentions
Curse of the Golden Flower
Donnie Brasco
Final Fantasy: The Spirit Within
The Fifth Element (Remastered)
Flatliners
Hellboy
Hitch
House of Flying Daggers
Immortal Beloved
Kung Fu Hustle
Layer Cake
The Patriot (2000)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Revenge
Tears of the Sun
Wild Things

$24.99
Casino Royale (HOU only)
Rocky Balboa (DFW and IL)

HD DVD

$19.99 (DFW, HOU, IL, LA, LV, SJ and WA)
The Bourne Identity (LA and LV)
Darkman (DFW, HOU and IL)
Dawn of the Dead
The Hurricane (DFW, HOU, IL, LA, LV and SJ)
Meet the Fockers (LV only)
Notting Hill (SJ only)

$28.99 (LV only)
Hot Fuzz

$28.99 (WA) / $29.99 (DFW, HOU, IL, LA and SJ)
Blades of Glory

$79.99 (DFW, HOU, IL, LA, SJ and WA)
Heroes: Season 1

[oaktown2000]

not sure you would call these deals....
Fry's
Blu-Ray

2 for $27

Black Hawk Down
Curse of the Golden Flower
Final Fantasy: The Spirit Within
The Fifth Element (Remastered)
Hellboy
Kung Fu Hustle
Layer Cake
Tears of the Sun


That's not bad at all...I'd consider every one of these worthy of a $13.50 purchase

[JaylisJayP]

and once again it sucks there's no fry's down here.

[JaylisJayP]

anyone have either of these for sale?

Assault on Precinct 13 HD DVD
Resident Evil: Apocolypse Blu-ray

[freezerfuel]

My first HD DVD purchase regret: Alpha Dog. This story could have been told in about 15 minutes but is dragged on for what feels like forever. Sharon Stone (who I didn't even know was in the movie, but she has a minor supporting role) is embarassingly bad in this movie, close to the end. It's been a while since I've actually forced myself to sit though such a painful (she would not ST F U) scene but I did it. PQ was okay, but nothing great.

Stay away, stay far, far away.

[PrimeBane]

I've watched the first two disks of Heroes so far... hardly reference HD material (it is tv after all), but if you haven't seen the show, it's so worth the watch.

The first two episodes are pretty slow (I still need to watch the 72 minute intro pilot), but things pick up for ep 3 (disk 2). :)

[grif32]

I've watched the first two disks of Heroes so far... hardly reference HD material (it is tv after all), but if you haven't seen the show, it's so worth the watch.

The first two episodes are pretty slow (I still need to watch the 72 minute intro pilot), but things pick up for ep 3 (disk 2). :)

Scott I was going to pick this up on HD should I just get the DVD for it and save $30??

Thanks
chris

[Hokies]

I enjoy Heroes on HD DVD. My wife and I spent the past few days watching it. I am looking forward to pick up BSG when it comes out later this year.

[PrimeBane]

If I had to do it over again, I'd still get it in HD... the PQ is pretty good for the most part, but I never realized it had intentional grain before. Just don't expect Corpse Bride or Hulk like PQ.

Plus I still really want to try out the HD only special feature out. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Poseidon today, one of the ones I got with the recent Amazon deal....4/5 PQ for most of the movie. I actually thought this was a really good action flick...the effects make it, for me, much more entertaining than the first one...albeit without Gene Hackman.

Also bought Assault on Precinct 13 HD DVD online just now. I enjoyed it when I rented it mnoths back, plus I'm a sucker for anything with Gabriel Byrne.

[HollandX]

Ocean's 11, 12, and 13 coming out 11/13 on both formats.

[PrimeBane]

You know, I've never seen any of the Ocean's movies... are they worth a look?

[oaktown2000]

meh...I've never been a big fan

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a few movies today

Field of Dreams
Hellboy
5th Element Remasterd Ver.
The Big Lewbowski (SP)

[JaylisJayP]

Ocean's 11 and 13 are decent. I owned 11 on DVD but got rid of it...they're all forgettable.

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up a few movies today

Field of Dreams
Hellboy
5th Element Remasterd Ver.
The Big Lewbowski (SP)

Nice, got all those except Filed of Dreams. Hellboy and 5th element look amazing.

[DEN7ER]

anyone know of any cool, websites that break Blu-Ray news and release info. w/ cover art and etc.

:)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

You mean Blu-Ray FUD? ;)

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

You know, I've never seen any of the Ocean's movies... are they worth a look?

The first one is my favorite, it's a cool movie, the second one was Meh, and i haven't seen the 3rd, so i dunno :D They aren't Horrible, but nothing spectacular either.

[HollandX]

i LOVE ocean's 11. ocean's 12 was crap. ocean's 13 was good.

BUT you have to see 12 before you see 13.

[HollandX]

Amazon is selling a Logitech Harmony 880 refurb for $99.99. (New is $133.75).

Would you go refurb on something like that?

[Radiation74]

i LOVE ocean's 11. ocean's 12 was crap. ocean's 13 was good.

BUT you have to see 12 before you see 13.same.

Watch 11. But do NOT watch 12, it is horrible. Just plain horrible.

[PrimeBane]

anyone know of any cool, websites that break Blu-Ray news and release info. w/ cover art and etc.

:)

IMO, the best site is www.highdefdigest.com (http://www.highdefdigest.com)

They have info on both formats.

If you prefer to drink the blu kool aid only, you can try out www.blu-ray.com (http://www.blu-ray.com) but I personally wouldn't darken the doors of that site. This give rabid fanboys a bad name.

[BeefEaster]

yeah, what the hell was up with 12?
the editing and story made it somewhat confusing
it was like there were just random things happening that had nothing to do with one another

[HollandX]

i just peed myself.

http://i17.tinypic.com/4zwmygx.jpg

[grif32]

Amazon is selling a Logitech Harmony 880 refurb for $99.99. (New is $133.75).

Would you go refurb on something like that?

I bought mine new for under $100.00.

They were $99.00 Brand new on amazon a couple weeks ago. They had a sale

I wouldnt buy a refurb for $99.99 I would wait or get one off ebay.

also check Avsforum once in a while you can get one there for cheap.

Chris

[Preditor74]

i just peed myself.

http://i17.tinypic.com/4zwmygx.jpg

Yes but in the official press release it states that the Blu-Ray version is getting the PG-13 cut of the flick. Since the rated cut doesnt have art work yet I assume thats why they put that one on the Blu-Ray disc...unless the press release was wrong.

[oaktown2000]

i just peed myself.

http://i17.tinypic.com/4zwmygx.jpg


:eek: I just peed on you as well :eek:

[johnnyknoxsvill]

when are the DieHards supposed to be out?

[PrimeBane]

November 20th

[HollandX]

Yes but in the official press release it states that the Blu-Ray version is getting the PG-13 cut of the flick. Since the rated cut doesnt have art work yet I assume thats why they put that one on the Blu-Ray disc...unless the press release was wrong.

OH COME ON!

$28 for a movie on a disc with "endless" discspace and we can't get both versions of the movie?!

[HollandX]

I bought mine new for under $100.00.

They were $99.00 Brand new on amazon a couple weeks ago. They had a sale

I wouldnt buy a refurb for $99.99 I would wait or get one off ebay.

also check Avsforum once in a while you can get one there for cheap.

Chris

damn. please lemme know if you spot it for $100 or under again.

:D

[HollandX]

:eek: I just peed on you as well :eek:

i'm rubber and you're glue. whatever you pee bounces off me and sticks to you.

[grif32]

Picked up Kingdom of heaven and POTC DMC for BR for cheap. Cant wait to watch them.

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

^how much?

[JaylisJayP]

Nice little haul today...

Dave and Tim Radio City Music Hall Blu-Ray
Blades of Glory HD DVD
The Warriors HD DVD

and....

Wii Carnival Games!!!

[grif32]

Nice little haul today...

Dave and Tim Radio City Music Hall Blu-Ray
Blades of Glory HD DVD
The Warriors HD DVD

and....

Wii Carnival Games!!!

Nice haul except for Blades of Glory which was soooooooooooooooooooooo bad.. Let me know how Wii Canival games is.

Thanks
Chris

[WingNut 25]

Ocean's 12 is the weakest of the bunch by far. 11 is one of my fav movies of all time and 13 was surprisingly good.

[ewto16]

I'm looking for a deal on a Harmony remote as well if anyone finds one. Need it for a gift.

[Radiation74]

yeah, what the hell was up with 12?
the editing and story made it somewhat confusing
it was like there were just random things happening that had nothing to do with one another


Really. It was like, let's just add more and more stuff to this, it'll seem that much more complicated.... left me asking, what did that have to do with the job? And I just loved the Julia Roberts schtick:rolleyes:

[imaginegrafix]

Anyone know if they are planning on releasing the Matrix films individually?

[JaylisJayP]

Nice haul except for Blades of Glory which was soooooooooooooooooooooo bad.. Let me know how Wii Canival games is.

Thanks
Chris

Well, I saw Balls of Fury over the weekend, and that makes Blades of Glory look like freakin' Animal House.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Well guys I would get out there and start looking for Blades of Glory on BD

http://cgi.ebay.com/Blades-of-Glory-2007-Blu-ray-Disc-Authentic-HTF_W0QQitemZ120157148522QQihZ002QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[MPCanes]

Watched Shaun of the Dead tonight. 5/5 PQ on it for me, and a great movie to boot.

Can't miss for HD fans, IMO.

[IceRat]

Well guys I would get out there and start looking for Blades of Glory on BD

http://cgi.ebay.com/Blades-of-Glory-2007-Blu-ray-Disc-Authentic-HTF_W0QQitemZ120157148522QQihZ002QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here’s your chance to own what Paramount didn’t want you to get your hands on!
their trailers pretty much sealed that deal

[HollandX]

Specs in for 'Die Hard' Releases; Fox Says No to Unrated 'Live Free' Blu-ray
Wed Sep 05, 2007 at 07:55 AM ET

Fox Home Entertainment has released full specs for its highly-anticipated Blu-ray releases of the 'Die Hard' franchise, but fans looking forward to an unrated high-def version of 'Live Free or Die Hard' are in for a disappointment.

As we first reported last week, Fox plans to bring 'Live Free or Die Hard' to Blu-ray on November 20, day-and-date with three standard-def DVD editions.

On that same day, the studio will also release a first-ever Blu-ray box set version of 'The Die Hard Trilogy,' containing the first three films in the series, 'Die Hard,' 'Die Hard 2: Die Harder' and 'Die Hard with a Vengeance'.

As if that wasn't exciting enough, the original announcement for 'Live Free or Die Hard' last week stated that the film would hit Blu-ray in an unrated cut of the movie, featuring additional footage not seen in the PG-13 theatrical cut. In fact, the announcement was posted on Fox's promotional web site (www.foxbd.com) alongside box art that also indicated an unrated Blu-ray edition of the film.

Alas, we've now received the full press release for 'Live Free or Die Hard' from Fox, and despite earlier indications, it seems that although two (of the three) DVD editions will include the unrated edition, the Blu-ray will contain the PG-13 version of the film only. When asked about the discrepancy with the box art displayed on their own web site, the studio told us that the "unrated" box art is inaccurate, and that revised artwork will be revealed in the coming days.

A screenshot of the 'Live Free or Die Hard' box art from the www.foxbd.com website. Fox says revised artwork will be unveiled shortly.

On the bright side, the just-released specs promise an otherwise full-featured Blu-ray release for the fourth film in the franchise, boasting each of the two-disc standard-def DVD's supplements, plus at least one Blu-ray exclusive. Among the bonus features are an audio commentary with Bruce Willis, director Len Wiseman and editor Nicolas De Toth, the ten-part documentary " Analog Hero in a Digital World: Making of Live Free or Die Hard," a 25-minute conversation with Willis and filmmaker Kevin Smith, an additional featurette, a music video (with its own making-of) and the theatrical trailer.

The Blu-ray will also include the BD-Java interactive game "Black Hat Intercept," exclusive to the high-def release.

Tech specs include a BD-50 dual-layer disc featuring 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track, and D-Box enhancement.

Similarly, each of the film's in 'The Die Hard Trilogy,' will receive the BD-50 treatment with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio.

Supplements will mirror those found on the previous standard-def versions, including multiple audio commentaries, featurettes, storyboard comparisons and multiple trailers and TV spots.

As previously reported, the list price for 'Live Free or Die Hard' is $39.98, while 'The Die Hard Trilogy' will retail for $99.98.

Fox currently has no plans to release the first three 'Die Hard' films separately, nor will there be a four-pack continuing both 'Live Free or Die Hard' and 'The Die Hard Trilogy.'

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[freezerfuel]

Man, a lot of movies in the long run we know they'll double dip, but for some of them why do they make it so obvious? No unrated cut? That is pure BS and if I had Blu-ray I wouldn't buy that box set and wait for the real thing. What a low blow to Die Hard fans.

[PrimeBane]

It's typical Fox BS... they've been doing it for years with DVD.

They may have some great movies, but they sure screw over buyers in the home video market. :(

[HollandX]

It's not just Fox.

Why is Sony barebonesing Spidey 1 and 2? Why aren't they getting uncompressed PCM sountracks?

Why are there two versions of Troy out for HD DVD? Theatrical and Director's Cut? Why can't they be in one release?

I love how the BD camp laughs at HD DVDs for the tiny disc space HD DVDs have.

"Ok, you're right. BD is superior. Can we have the version of Die Hard 4 that is 3 minutes longer?"

"No."

[PrimeBane]

Oh, Fox is definately not the only culprit, but they are one of the worst.

In happier news


TRANSFORMERS arrives on Earth October 16, 2007 in spectacular DVD and HD DVD two-disc Special Edition sets as well as on a single disc from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures; distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment.


In addition to superior picture and sound and all of the above bonus material presented in high definition, the HD DVD presentation provides consumers with a host of web-enabled features, which are accessible through all connected HD DVD players. The web-enabled features take advantage of technology that allows the studio to present the content in a new way. These cutting-edge, online features can be updated, providing consumers with an evolving entertainment experience months, or even years, after the disc is physically produced. Initial features include a TRANSFORMERS Intelligence Mode in which an on-screen dashboard over the film provides information about the robots and weapons, their strength levels, character updates and more. Plus, a GPS Locator that can access a map and GPS coordinates. Paramount’s TRANSFORMERS HD DVD connectivity capabilities will reveal additional HD DVD exclusive features at street date and at various time periods in the future.

The HD DVD also includes a TRANSFORMERS H.U.D. (Heads Up Display) that lets viewers access running text commentary while watching the film and even view relevant behind-the-scenes footage in a picture-in-picture window. Additionally, viewers can explore the main robots’ individual details in high definition with the TRANSFORMERS Tech Inspector.



The HD DVD is presented in 1080p High Definition with English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus and English, English SDH+, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. In addition to the above features that will be presented in high definition, the TRANSFORMERS HD DVD will also offer the following exclusive content:

Disc 1:
-- TRANSFORMERS H.U.D. (Heads Up Display)--In this mode, viewers can
access running text-based behind-the-scenes background information
on the production during the feature. Users can also watch relevant
picture-in-picture b-roll and video with Bay, Spielberg and other
filmmakers during select sequences.
-- Transformers Intelligence Mode web-enabled features consist of:
-- Transformation Mode
-- Health Meter
-- Weapon Mode
-- Robot Bio
-- In Scene Indicator
-- Text Ticker
-- GPS

Disc 2:
-- TRANSFORMERS Tech Inspector - Gives viewers an unprecedented look
at the TRANSFORMERS robots through the exquisitely detailed models
created by ILM artists. Users can zoom in on each detail for a
closer examination and pause and change the rotation of the models.

[PrimeBane]

Why is Sony barebonesing Spidey 1 and 2? Why aren't they getting uncompressed PCM sountracks?


Both have Dolby TruHD tracks which are just as good as PCM...

[freezerfuel]

Transformers is the next big release I can't wait to get and will be there the day it's out. Before that it was 300. I'm going to make sweet love to my Transformers HD DVD :D and I'm going to wake up the neighborhood. *cranks volume*

[HollandX]

Both have Dolby TruHD tracks which are just as good as PCM...

that's arguable, but shouldn't have to be. they put BOTH on spidey 3! why can't they do the same for the first two? they have all this magical disc space. it certainly isn't being used by extras on the first two movies...

:mad::(

[freezerfuel]

that's arguable, but shouldn't have to be. they put BOTH on spidey 3! why can't they do the same for the first two? they have all this magical disc space. it certainly isn't being used by extras on the first two movies...

:mad::(

I agree, neither format should be bare-bonesing anything right now, if anything they should be cramming as much extra crap on each disc to get people to pass on the DVD version and want to get the HD version. Then again it's the studios decision and not the individual formats decision I guess. Maybe they figure they can make more $$ waiting until more people jump into the HD world and then double dip with the stuff they should have put on the first release.

[PrimeBane]

Both are lossless formats. You'd have to have the BEST hearing in the world (and probably a $10k plus HT system) to tell the difference between PCM and TruHD if you could at all.

I agree, it should have a PCM track especially with the space. But TruHD is just as good. :)

Don't fall for the BD fud on PCM.

[ewto16]

That Transformers news makes me cry. Can I just leap forward in time two years and get my BR copy?

[PrimeBane]

That Transformers news makes me cry. Can I just leap forward in time two years and get my BR copy?

Go neutral and enjoy the best of both worlds :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

ahhh being format neutral is great!!

[freezerfuel]

Yes but will you be, uh format triplo?

New HD format coming

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/CEDIA/VMD/CEDIA:_HD_VMD_to_Make_US_Debut_This_Fall/930

Good god.

[grif32]

New remote for the PS3 coming and its pretty bad azz.

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-14730-A+new+remote+for+your+PS3!.html

Chris

[oaktown2000]

New remote for the PS3 coming and its pretty bad azz.

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-14730-A+new+remote+for+your+PS3!.html

Chris


That is PIMP....I shall have one of those....yes I shall.

[PrimeBane]

nice looking, but I still want to be able to use my universal... hopefully there's more infor on this new remote soon

[HollandX]

Both are lossless formats. You'd have to have the BEST hearing in the world (and probably a $10k plus HT system) to tell the difference between PCM and TruHD if you could at all.

Right. But my point (which i think you get, so I don't know why i'm replying) is we shouldn't have to debate it because they're omitting one. We should be debating them because we GET the best of both worlds. They should put BOTH on the disc anyways. It's on 3, so stop skimping on 1 and 2.

Oohh BD rules!! We have so much more disc sppaacee!!!

THEN USE IT!

[HollandX]

nice looking, but I still want to be able to use my universal... hopefully there's more infor on this new remote soon

I don't see a PS button or an eject button.

[HollandX]

Yes but will you be, uh format triplo?

New HD format coming

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/CEDIA/VMD/CEDIA:_HD_VMD_to_Make_US_Debut_This_Fall/930

Good god.

no concern unless we actually see a studio sign up.

[ewto16]

Go neutral and enjoy the best of both worlds :D

That would require buying a $250 dollar player for a $30 movie. That doesn't make much economical sense. :(

Just declare one format the winner and be done with it damnit. :mad:

[HollandX]

no concern unless we actually see a studio sign up.

LOL.

New Line Cinema.

[PrimeBane]

Right. But my point (which i think you get, so I don't know why i'm replying) is we shouldn't have to debate it because they're omitting one. We should be debating them because we GET the best of both worlds. They should put BOTH on the disc anyways. It's on 3, so stop skimping on 1 and 2.

Oohh BD rules!! We have so much more disc sppaacee!!!

THEN USE IT!

Can you say that again... I spilt something on my screen.

;) :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yes but will you be, uh format triplo?

New HD format coming

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/CEDIA/VMD/CEDIA:_HD_VMD_to_Make_US_Debut_This_Fall/930

Good god.

Wont even make a dent

[HollandX]

Wont even make a dent

until they make an inexpensive wii add-on ;) ;)

[HollandX]

LOTR hi def only on VMD... playable on your inexpensive VMD wii add-on

[oaktown2000]

Anyone get their Amazon "buy 2 get 1 free" deal that used the free shipping????

[PrimeBane]

Now if only they'd come out with a Wii that was capable of HD. :D

[PrimeBane]

You mean the "Super Save Shipping"?

I thought I read somewhere that it's slower than the pay shipping...

[HollandX]

You mean the "Super Save Shipping"?

I thought I read somewhere that it's slower than the pay shipping...

yeah it's media mail.

[oaktown2000]

I thought I read somewhere that it's slower than the pay shipping...


Well......no shlt :p



I mean, of course I expect it to be the slowest option since they're offering it for free...I was just wondering how damn slow

I want to watch the Road Warrior in HD....NOW!!

Not looking forward to the assless chaps in HD though :D

[HollandX]

Well......no shlt :p



I mean, of course I expect it to be the slowest option since they're offering it for free...I was just wondering how damn slow

I want to watch the Road Warrior in HD....NOW!!

could be a full week if not longer due to the long holiday weekend.

[PrimeBane]

Cheap ass :p

2 weeks maybe?

[oaktown2000]

Cheap ass :p

2 weeks maybe?

So everyone else who got this deal paid for their shipping...and received it already :confused:

[PrimeBane]

Depends where they are... it takes anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks for an amazon.com order to get to me.

*insert joke about being in frozen Canada here*

[JaylisJayP]

until they make an inexpensive wii add-on ;) ;)

lol

[JaylisJayP]

Need some help on a small problem I'm having.

My new plasma TV has a habit of giving me a quick black screen when I'm playing a movie on my PS3 (can be DVD or blu-ray). It's like a quick blip and then goes right back to the movie. Does it for PS3 games, too. A few have been brand new movies, so I don't think it's from scratches or anything.

My other TV doesn't do this, and it only happens with my PS3.

Is it possible I have a faulty HDMI cable? I can't think of any other reason why this would be happening.

Any thoughts?

[HollandX]

yeah... try unplugging both ends and plugging them back in.. otherwise try another hdmi cable. where did you get it? monoprice?

[PrimeBane]

I've seen others post about the same problem... it could be HDMI handshake problems I suppose.

If I can find the posts again I'll send you the link.

[PrimeBane]

So there will be 125 new HD DVD releases in NA for Q4... very nice :)

But I sure would like to see the list...

[ewto16]

My Amazon DVDs are currently in Cincinatti. This is two hours away from me, yet they won't get here until the 17th supposedly. I'm pretty sure that I could walk there and back and get them faster.

Super Saver Shipping is nice I guess, but slow as hell.

[ewto16]

Need some help on a small problem I'm having.

My new plasma TV has a habit of giving me a quick black screen when I'm playing a movie on my PS3 (can be DVD or blu-ray). It's like a quick blip and then goes right back to the movie. Does it for PS3 games, too. A few have been brand new movies, so I don't think it's from scratches or anything.

My other TV doesn't do this, and it only happens with my PS3.

Is it possible I have a faulty HDMI cable? I can't think of any other reason why this would be happening.

Any thoughts?

How often does this happen? My Sony TV and PS3 sometimes do this as well. Though not nearly frequently enough to be irritating. Usually it does it right when it starts up. Like the PS3 will be on for about 10 seconds, then it blinks blank and comes right back. Rarely does it actually happen during a game or movie.

I have a monoprice HDMI cable as well.

[JaylisJayP]

it wasn't monoprice but it was a cheapy I got off ebay for like 3 or 4 bucks plus shipping.

[HollandX]

Not ANOTHER Hi-Def Format! Does It Have A Chance?
Thursday, September 06, 2007

CEDIA is the "Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association", and this week (Sept. 5-9) they're holding their annual Expo in Denver. There's a lot of hi-def media talk going on there since it started yesterday, with each side claiming better hardware sales than the other, depending on what point of view they use. We've been deep in the middle of a hi-def home video format war for over a year now, with rivals HD DVD (which launched its first discs on 4/18/2006) and Blu-ray Disc (whose discs debuted on 6/20/2006) going at it tooth-and-nail. Each holds a very small piece of the overall home video pie, with most of the industry pundits agreeing that any recent single best-selling DVD would probably sell more copies in a week or two than all the hi-def discs of both formats which have sold since launch.

It's kind of like comparing hybrid cars vs. all-electric cars, and trying to decide which one's better on it's merits, and also measure which one is selling better. Yeah, they're both newer technology, with obvious benefits over the old technology. And obviously one of them is selling better than the other, and is better-supported than the other among manufacturers and consumers. But neither hybrid car sales nor all-electric car sales hold a candle - or even a spark - compared to good old gas car sales...it's the de facto standard and doesn't look like it's gonna disappear too soon. Right now, Blu-ray and HD DVD is kinda like that: DVD is still embedded as the de facto standard, and the new formats aren't making a significant dent in DVD's market share. At least not yet.

So it's still early enough in the hi-def disc game, thinks New Medium Enterprises ("NME"), to introduce a 3rd contender in the contest. And so they have. Yesterday at the CEDIA show, amidst presentations by Toshiba for HD DVD and by Sony for Blu-ray, NME put on an exhibition of their own. And also issued a press release . The UK-based company announced the USA launch of the HD VMD format.

HD VMD stands for High Definition Versatile Multilayer Disc. NME's specs say that this is a fully-capable hi-def player, with ability to produce up to 1920x1080p video resolution, 7.1 sound channels in both Dolby and DTS formats, a data transfer rate of 45 Mbps (right in between HD DVD's ~36 Mbps rate and Blu-ray's ~54 Mbps rate, and significantly higher than DVD's ~11 Mbps), a video transfer rate to match, HDMI port, USB port, internet connectivity, and capable of playing (and upconverting) DVD discs. Current disc capacities are up to 30GB on a single-sided disc, according to the press release. Players are thinner and lighter than most of the competition, and would be available in a variety of colors that include White, Jet Black, Solid Grey, and Flaming Red.

Cost for the player? At launch in the USA, the price is just $199.99.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/HDVMD.jpg

Wow. That's the price point that Toshiba has been struggling to get their HD DVD players down to (and reportedly will achieve later this year, although from a manufacturer that big name retailers like Wal-Mart say they have no current plans to carry). But NME plans to start at that price point, and work their way down from there. One reason they do that, though, is because they use the "older technology" red laser, like a DVD does. Blu-ray and HD DVD use a "newer technology" blue laser. NME feels that it won't matter, though, if the video quality is the same hi-def 1080p levels as the other two.

At the announcement yesterday, no studio support in the USA was given by name yet. However, the press release addresses that by saying "HD VMD is currently being embraced by content providers around the globe, offering consumers a broad option of content. From U.S. to India to France to China, content from the world's leading film markets will be available to all. VMD is currently being adopted by content providers and distributors in dozens of regions worldwide, including Australia, Brazil, Central Europe, China, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Japan, the Middle East Russia, Scandinavia, and the United States." Elsewhere on NME's site, it is prominently mentioned several times that films "from Hollywood" will be available on VMD.

And why not? One of the advantages that VMD is supposed to have to the studios is that their discs will be cheaper to produce. They indicate that the manufacturing cost of the physical disc will be around $1 per disc, just a bit more than it is for a DVD. That's about one-half to one-third the cost-per-disc of the blue-laser competitors, meaning that consumers may not only see cheaper hardware; they might also see cheaper films as well.

What does all this mean to a site called "TVShowsOnDVD"? Well, it's another format. So far there are 20 TV-on-BD titles either released or announced, and 14 TV-on-HD DVD titles either released or announced. Could there be TV-on-VMD in our future? Gord and I don't know...but if there is, you can count on us to cover it!

Stay tuned.

http://tv-shows-on-dvd.blogspot.com/

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a copy of Van Wilder on BD for sale. $17 DLVD

[JaylisJayP]

http://tv-shows-on-dvd.blogspot.com/

seriously doubt it if for no other reasons than they dont' have major studio support (to my knowledge) and they're so late to the game.

[JaylisJayP]

So there will be 125 new HD DVD releases in NA for Q4... very nice :)

But I sure would like to see the list...

i've seriously abused my wallet the last month....i have to start being picky for Q4...not really the time of year to do that, but hey. I'll probably be down to $100 per month for total entertainment purchases (HD, video games....)

Good thing I don't buy CDS anymore!!!!! :)

[PrimeBane]

For my Canadian brothers, Futureshop has the Toshiba HD A2 HD DVD player for $199 this weekend only.

They're sold out online, but I imagine one can get it in store pretty easy.

It also comes with 3 free movies. :)

EDIT: sorry, it's for Calgary only

[HollandX]

Disney Investigating Reported Framing Issues on 'POTC' Blu-ray
Fri Sep 07, 2007 at 11:00 AM ET

The discovery of apparent framing issues on Disney's Blu-ray release of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' has caused a mini-firestorm among early adopters online, and now the studio says it's looking into the problem.

'The Curse of the Black Pearl' first hit stores this past May, as one of the most highly-anticipated Blu-ray releases on the format thus far, and it earned high marks from most reviewers (including our own Peter Bracke).

More recently, however, reports have surfaced online that the disc suffers from significant framing problems that wreak havoc with the film's original aspect ratio
The story first gained traction early last week when an eagle-eyed AVS Forum member named Denner posted a series of side-by-side comparisons (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=898666) of the same scenes on both the Blu-ray and the standard-def DVD versions of 'Curse of the Black Pearl.'

The screen captures present stark and compelling evidence that numerous sections of the high-def version are noticeably mis-framed, resulting in such glaring crops as the one captured below, as posted by master AVS screencapper Xylon:

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3571/original.jpeg http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3572/original.jpeg
The same frame from 'Curse of the Black Pearl,' as captured on both the DVD and the Blu-ray.

Since its original posting last week, Denner's AVS Forum thread has been viewed over 25,000 times, and has spawned several popular "companion threads" both at AVS and elsewhere.

We contacted Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment about the apparent issue, and were told that they are now aware of the potential problem with 'The Curse of the Black Pearl' Blu-ray release and are investigating the matter, but have no official statement at this time.

Needless to say, we'll keep you posted as soon as any official word comes in from the studio. Stay tuned...

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/Disney/Disney_Investigating_Reported__Framing_Issues_on_POTC_Blu-ray/927

[HollandX]

http://www.holckowen.com/stuff/pirates.gif

[ewto16]

All my amazon BR discs came today.

[freezerfuel]

If I didn't already buy into HD DVD I may have considered this VMD if they had all studios releasing on their format. Oh well, too late for them. At least that way I wouldn't miss out on HD titles released on Blu-ray and have to rent them on DVD.

[freezerfuel]

For my Canadian brothers, Futureshop has the Toshiba HD A2 HD DVD player for $199 this weekend only.

They're sold out online, but I imagine one can get it in store pretty easy.

It also comes with 3 free movies. :)

Sweet deal, gonna hold out on my 2nd player until I can afford one that outputs 1080p (as far as I know the A2 is 1080i only) and move the one I'm using now upstairs for casual use.

[JaylisJayP]

yeah that Pirates thing is kinda old news at this point. I added my name to the list of those who e-mailed Disney to complain.

[HollandX]

Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix HD and BD art!

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/harry-potter7.html

[HollandX]

yeah that Pirates thing is kinda old news at this point.

LOL it's a week old, and I just learned of it!

[PrimeBane]

Order of the Pheonix was my fav Potter movie... I really can't wait to get it and the rest in the boxed set. :)

[HollandX]

Order of the Pheonix was my fav Potter movie... I really can't wait to get it and the rest in the boxed set. :)

so much for day-and-date combos :p

[MPCanes]

OK guys, weird question:

Got the PS3 today finally, hooked it up via HDMI. When I pressed yes to "detect optimal settings", the TV said output: 1080p.

I'm 99% sure its not a 1080p TV. Is it just accepting the 1080p signal, and then downsizing to 720p, the native rez?

It's an HP 58W or some nonsense, a DLP that isn't made any longer.

I think I love this PS3 guy, by the way. what a pretty system.

[PrimeBane]

I'm 99% sure its not a 1080p TV. Is it just accepting the 1080p signal, and then downsizing to 720p, the native rez?



That is correct :)

[PrimeBane]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x291/guyin85606/HMM.jpg

[PrimeBane]

More Harry Potter info :)

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Annoucements/Harry_Potter_and_the_Order_of_the_Phoenix_Gets_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD_Date_Years_1-5_Also_Due/946

$150 for the boxed set... not bad for 5 movies I guess.

[ewto16]

The only thing that makes me happy about this is that it comes out next month. That seems like a fairly short turnaround time for movie that only came out in July. The rest of it sucks.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x291/guyin85606/HMM.jpg

[PrimeBane]

And the Chinese said: "Let there be cheap HD DVD players"

And it was so...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=11549831&postcount=1

Now how long before something (other than the Venturer model) shows up in NA?

[IceRat]

And the Chinese said: "Let there be cheap HD DVD players"

And it was so...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=11549831&postcount=1

Now how long before something (other than the Venturer model) shows up in NA?
I didn't click on the link but heard about these earlier this week
anything that brings the cost of the technology down is a good idea

[oaktown2000]

Woot....my Amazon deal was in the mailbox when I got home

[IceRat]

Anyone know if they are planning on releasing the Matrix films individually?
I'm not a fan but it is listed on their [WB] site along with other Q4 releases

10,000 B.C.
The Adventures of Robinhood
Appleseed Ex Machina
The Assassination of Jesse James
August Rush
The Aviator
Batman Begins
Batman Anime
The Best of HD DVD: Family
The Best of HD DVD: Action
Bonnie and Clyde
Brave One
The Bucket List
Casablanca
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Cincinnati Kid
Clash of the Titans
Complete Matrix Trilogy
Cool Hand Luke
Dark Knight
The Dead Pool
Dirty Harry
The Enforcer
Falling Down
The Feast of Love
Fool's Gold
Fred Claus
Friends: The Complete First Season
Get Smart
The Goonies
Grand Prix
The Green Mile
Harry Potter (All of them being sold seperate)
Heat
I Am Legend
In the Valley of Elah
The Invasion
Justice League: The Frontier
L.A. Confidential
Magnum Force Deluxe Ed
Matrix (All of them being sold seperate)
The Matrix Online Game Card
Men
Michael Clayton
Mutiny on the Bounty
Natural Born Killers
Nights in Rodanthe
No Reservations
Ocean's (All of them being sold seperate)
One Missed Call
Perfect Storm
Poltergeist
Poseidon
The Promise
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Smallville: The Complete First Season
Speed Racer
Spring Breakdown
Sudden Impact
Superman Doomsday
Taking Lives
That's Entertainment
That's Entertainment 2
That's Entertainment 3
That's Entertainment Trilogy Giftset
Twister
The Ultimate Matrix Trilogy
V for Vendetta
The West Wing: The Complete Seventh Season
Whiteout
The Wizard of Oz

http://www.warnervideo.com/warner_bros_hi_definition/us/html/titles.html
click 'browse titles'

[freezerfuel]

Awesome, there's some titles in there I'm definitely getting. Dirty Harry in HD are must have's. Heat, Natural Born Killers which would be my first DVD replacement and Poltergeist.

[freezerfuel]

I'd really like to see HD DVD release TV seasons grouped together. Like instead of just one season, release a bigger set of seasons 1-5 or 1-10 (I'm thinking of The Simpsons specifically) and charge more money.

[JaylisJayP]

I'd really like to see HD DVD release TV seasons grouped together. Like instead of just one season, release a bigger set of seasons 1-5 or 1-10 (I'm thinking of The Simpsons specifically) and charge more money.

good idea...but the MSRP on something like 10 seasons on HD DVD would be like $700, especially a FOX title.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

a few of them wont add to the cart, the goonies for example

[HollandX]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x291/guyin85606/HMM.jpg

"Features some of the most spectacular action and effects sequences of any movie of its kind."

How many other movies about alien robots that become cars (and vice versa) are there?

[WingNut 25]

I think they meant special effects action movies in general.

[IceRat]

a few of them wont add to the cart, the goonies for example
I'm sure the ones that haven't been officially announced won't add to cart but it is a look at what Warners has coming down the line

[freezerfuel]

good idea...but the MSRP on something like 10 seasons on HD DVD would be like $700, especially a FOX title.

When Fox goes neutral (I hope :p ) I could see myself paying a few hundred (maybe $300 or so) for something like that. Also I'm super lazy when it comes to getting up and changing discs so it's going to be awesome when these companies get around to releasing the few TV series' I want. I'm hoping for a season of, say The Simpsons to fit on one disc and have one other disc for special features. If they packaged 5 seasons together in a set that would only be 10 discs. I'm dreaming tho...

[IceRat]

Here is WB new HI-Def site. They have alot of upcoming movies on the list but you cant order anything as of right now.

http://www.warnervideo.com/warner_bros_hi_definition/us/html/titles.html
I guess you must have missed the post from yesterday

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hmmm I guess I did

[TheRedOx]

Just made the switch from Comcast to DirecTV. Huge risk, knowing DirecTV's reputation for "HD-Lite" but I'm hoping the new satellite and the MPEG4 decoders will give them enough bandwidth to actually send out a decent HD signal. Anyone else been following and anticipating when Directv10 lights up? There's 70 HD channels in Engineering mode right now, ready for release. To be fair, a good chunk of these are Regional Sports Networks but there's more on the horizon. I'm sick of waiting for Comcast to employ Switched Digital Video and the Tivo software - seems like it's never going to happen. Who do you guys use as your HD programming provider?

[WingNut 25]

I have Charter Cable but I'm very, very close to switching to DirecTV because Charter doesn't carry NHL Center Ice.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a used copy of The Big Lebowski on HD-DVD for sale $16 dlvd SOLD**

[HollandX]

I'm hoping for a season of, say The Simpsons to fit on one disc

LOL. Don't drop or accidentally scratch the disc.

**AH-CHOO!**

There goes seasons 3-9.

:(

[TheRedOx]

I have Charter Cable but I'm very, very close to switching to DirecTV because Charter doesn't carry NHL Center Ice.

That was another big factor in switching for me too, for me it was because Comcast doesn't carry Setanta sports (soccer, rugby).

[JaylisJayP]

Took these photos for another site, but thought I'd post them here too. My movie and movie figure collection, anyone else want to share theirs?

http://i18.tinypic.com/68j18pt.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/4povzhj.jpg

http://i11.tinypic.com/4zdr153.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/6449nq1.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/68hpb2g.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/6g4ic6a.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/4mimz2b.jpg

and....my latest Haul! Sony's SR5 High-definition 40GB HD camcorder...


http://i19.tinypic.com/4q3f1ja.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Very nice Jaylis... I have to get off my ass and take photos one of these days.

[JaylisJayP]

Very nice Jaylis... I have to get off my ass and take photos one of these days.

lol, i know....i wanted to do this like 2 months ago...finally got around to it this weekend.

[PrimeBane]

How's the new camera so far?

[freezerfuel]

Took these photos for another site, but thought I'd post them here too. My movie and movie figure collection, anyone else want to share theirs?


NIIIIICE!

My collection isn't too impressive yet, I actually returned 5 HD DVD's that were sort of impulse purchases and I'll probably never watch again, or at least not multiple times. I'll get pics of my collection and what I've got done for my home theatre eventually.

[grif32]

Picked up the Decent in BR. PQ was just OK, most of the film was in the dark.

One scary ass movie tho. Dang

Just picked up the Matrix Trilogy sealed on HD DVD for $45.00 dlvd. Not bad price

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just picked up Heroes S1 and 300 for $63 Used. I only picked up 300 to offer it on here for my cost whoever wants it please post or PM first to PM or post gets it. Total would be $17 + $1.60 if in Canada add $1

[JaylisJayP]

How's the new camera so far?

Very nice...very easy to use. PQ is like "you're there." Although all I have so far is a couple shots of my dog taking a dump in the backyard (not my intention, mind you, he's apparently not camera shy).

One of the coolest features is that the LCD screen is touch-screen operated.

I haven't tried burning a DVD yet, but I'll get around to it at some point. Camera is lightweight and pretty compact...also takes 4 Megapixel stills.

[JaylisJayP]

man I may hold off on all future purchases and catch the titles from johnny used, seems like he gets them quicker than new titles shipped from Amazon :)

[PrimeBane]

Very nice...very easy to use. PQ is like "you're there." Although all I have so far is a couple shots of my dog taking a dump in the backyard (not my intention, mind you, he's apparently not camera shy).


I hear there is a big market for that in Germany. ;)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

man I may hold off on all future purchases and catch the titles from johnny used, seems like he gets them quicker than new titles shipped from Amazon :)

lol thanks man, I try to help out where I can. I posted on your movie collection on the Avsforum. I surprised no one has taken me up on the offer on 300 yet

[JaylisJayP]

lol thanks man, I try to help out where I can. I posted on your movie collection on the Avsforum. I surprised no one has taken me up on the offer on 300 yet

I would have if I didn't already own it on blu-ray.

[civictyperboy]

This is a shot of my new place
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/1349958739_908c174a2d.jpg?v=0

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Nice set-up but i dont see any red cases :D

[oaktown2000]

yeah.....and what's up with all them books.....books don't come in HD :p

[JaylisJayP]

very nice shelves, i like them a lot.

[civictyperboy]

You don't see red because I do not own a HD-DVD player but that should change soon, the shelves are like a wave, and then my dvd tower is from ikea

[HollandX]

Plans to ban plasma TV's

THE Conservatives will propose banning plasma screens and other energy-guzzling electrical goods in a report to be unveiled next week.

The proposals target white goods like fridges and freezers, as well as TVs, personal computers and DVD players that use too much energy or operate on stand-by.

The ideas come from a Conservative group set up by David Cameron to develop policies to protect the environment and although the measures to make household electrical appliances more energy efficient are not binding on Mr Cameron, they are thought likely to be warmly received by the Tory leader.

The group will also suggest scrapping Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of the nation’s success in favour of a model that measures people’s happiness drawn up up by Friends of the Earth.

Under the proposals, a cap could be set on the energy use of each electrical appliance, and those exceeding limits could be banned from sale in the UK.

A new labelling requirement could be introduced to inform consumers of products’ annual energy consumption compared with other similar appliances.

And there could be a ban on electrical goods with stand-by lights which can stay on indefinitely. Some 2 per cent of Britain’s total electricity use is currently taken up by appliances left on stand-by rather than being switched off.

The proposals are set to be unveiled on Thursday in the final report of the Tories’ Quality of Life Policy Group, chaired by former Environment Secretary John Gummer and green activist Zac Goldsmith, a Conservative spokesman confirmed.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has already announced his ambition to “eliminate” the stand-by function on appliances, which was blasted by the Government’s energy review last year as a waste of electricity.

The report is expected to focus on plasma-screen TVs as particularly wasteful of electricity, and it is thought that many models would fall foul of proposed energy cap unless dramatically more efficient technology is developed.

Householders are also expected to be offered tax cuts potentially worth thousands of pounds to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Mr Gummer warned: “We live in a joined-up world and yet we organise our lives in silos. The imperative of global warming demands that we change that approach utterly - not just governments, but businesses, groups and individuals.”

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007420012,00.html

[PrimeBane]

From what I understand, new plasmas use about the same amount of energy as LCDs... it sounds like perhaps they are basing their information on old data.

[JaylisJayP]

hmm...shouldn't they go after SUVs before televisions?

[PrimeBane]

I was only there for 2 weeks 2 years ago, but I didn't see too many SUVs on the M4... lots of compacts.

[ewto16]

Do any of you have a Home theater PC? If so, what are some tips if I wanted to go about making one? I have an old PC that I think I could turn into a media server or an HTPC.

[HollandX]

New Line decides to play.

Hairspray BD out 11/20, HD out in "early 2008"

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hairspray.html

[JaylisJayP]

New Line decides to play.

Hairspray BD out 11/20, HD out in "early 2008"

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/hairspray.html


what an amazingly weak title to debut your HD line with.

[oaktown2000]

what an amazingly weak title to debut your HD line with.


no doubt...with a library that includes the LOTR franchise, the Rush Hour franchise,the Blade franchise, the Austin Powers franchise, and one-offs including Dumb&Dumber, John Q, The Mask, Seven, Wedding Crashers, and the Wedding Singer......Hairspray is about he single worst choice they could have made

[PrimeBane]

www.hdaddicts.com is having a free shipping sale from the 15th to the 17th. It's a great place to pick up imports in either flavor (although there are way more HD DVD than BD for that due to region coding).

[johnnyknoxsvill]

dvdpacific has the preorder up for transformers. I pre-ordered from there since they ship out new titles almost a week early

[PrimeBane]

Nice :D

Hopefully they don't ever get busted on that. I love getting disks early.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Well you would get them the weekend before the release date

[JaylisJayP]

aren't they pretty expensive, though?

[ewto16]

They were when I looked at them.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Transformers was I belive $28 and I also preordered Knocked Up for same price I belive.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

My copy of Knocked Up got shipped today from there should have it on Sat.

[JaylisJayP]

Man, my local Target exploded with high-def...they now have about 100 blu-ray movies and maybe 25-30 HD DVDs.

Prices still kinda suck, but it's a start.

[Chronic Tronic]

Ok, I'm about to buy a tv... I found this store that sells televisions at seriously reduced prices, so I ask you guys... Which one should I get? There's lcd and plasma in there, sizes ranging from 26 over 32 to 40 inch.

First of all, there are a couple of brands I can choose from: LG (plasma), Hitachi (plasma and lcd), Sharp (lcd), Philips (lcd) and Samsung (lcd). Which of these is considered to be good/bad, and why? (with good and bad I mean if a particular brand is considered to be better than another, for example, a bmw is considered to be "better" than hyundai, but that doesn't mean a hyundai is bad. You get the idea.)

Off to the models I can choose from:

Hitachi 37LD6600: lcd, 37inches diagonal. I've heard the normal price is about 1900 euros or 2600 dollars, the store has it for 699 (967 dollars).
http://www.loveno.be/product/10304/Hitachi-37LD6600-37-inch-LCD-TV-HD-Ready.html

Samsung LE26R41: lcd, 26 inches
Normally priced at 1000 euros or 1385 dollars, I can get it for 400 (553).
http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2006/05/31/Samsung-LE26R41BDX-26in-LCD-TV/p1

Samsung LE32R51B: lcd, 26 inches.
Normally priced at around 1400 euros or 2000 dollars, I can get if for 599 or 829 dollars.
http://www.samsung.com/nl/products/tv/lcdtv/le32r51b.asp?page=Specifications

And then there is a 40 inch LG plasma (from the Flatron series) that's about a year old, which the store didn't have the model number of, priced at 800 euros or a bit more than a 1000 bucks. There was also a supposedly new Sharp Lcd (32 inches) and...

Philips 26PFL3312. I didn't get the price though. I was rushed.
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/television/philips-26pfl3312/

Please help me out. I'll be watching basic cable, regular dvd's, and playing xbox360.

Thanks a million.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that the Sony store has a new Bravia (lcd, 26 or 32 inch, I forgot) for about 900 dollars.

[PrimeBane]

Picture wise, you'd probably be most happy with the 40" LG plasma... as long as it wasn't a floor model.

My second choice would be the 37" Hitachi... big is better IMO.

[PrimeBane]

HUGE electronics clearance today in Calgary... oh the money I could have spent.

I did pick up a Toshiba A2 for $199.92 CDN after taxes. (about $190 US)... I'm not sure if it will be a Christmas gift or I'll hang onto it when I get our 2nd HDtv.

[JaylisJayP]

man where are all the HD sales here in the U.S.?

[JaylisJayP]

Hey guys, another question for you...although this is technically not HD-related. I have an older Kenwood receiver that I recently broke out to use in my bedroom (a VR-305 if it matters). It says it supports surround sound, but since it's older there's no HDMI or Optical audio inputs...will a composite input still work for surround sound? I'm just trying to do 3 speakers, a center and two on the front sides. Thanks for any help.

[PrimeBane]

Composite is good for one channel each... if your receiver has connections for analogue 5.1 and your source has the same then you can take advantage.

The other option is digital coax... it should be an orange connection.

[JaylisJayP]

the source is a PS3...

[PrimeBane]

Well, you have a couple of choices... this is assuming your receiver will accept a digital coax (aka S/PDIF).

You can try to find a 3rd party cable with the digital coax.

You can try your luck with one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optical-Toslink-Coaxial-Converter/dp/B000I98ZQY

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Here is a list of title im selling over on the Avsforum
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11640607#post11640607

[Chronic Tronic]

Picture wise, you'd probably be most happy with the 40" LG plasma... as long as it wasn't a floor model.

My second choice would be the 37" Hitachi... big is better IMO.

What's a floor model, and how do I know if it is one?

i'm thinking you mean a "cheaper lower class model", but I thought those didn't really exist in that price-size range...

[PrimeBane]

What's a floor model, and how do I know if it is one?

i'm thinking you mean a "cheaper lower class model", but I thought those didn't really exist in that price-size range...

Floor model = demo model ie one they used in the store to show off the product.

[grif32]

Here is a list of title im selling over on the Avsforum
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11640607#post11640607

Payment sent for Hellboy and Layer Cake on Blu Ray.

Thanks
Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Got your payment, ill get those out tomorrow for you

[JaylisJayP]

well i solved the receiver problem the best way i know how....i bought a new one :)

[freezerfuel]

Can someone clear up which format(s) these studios are releasing under. I'm thinking some are owned by bigger studios but I don't know.

Miramax
MGM
Lionsgate
Dimension
New Line
Columbia/Tri-star (Paramount?)

Thanks.

[PrimeBane]

Can someone clear up which format(s) these studios are releasing under. I'm thinking some are owned by bigger studios but I don't know.

Miramax - ?
MGM - Blu-ray only (Fox owned)
Lionsgate - Blu-ray only
Dimension - ?
New Line - both
Columbia/Tri-star - Blu-ray only (Sony owned)

Thanks.

I'm not sure where Miramax and Dimension fall under the Disney/Weinstein split... it's an ugly legal battle.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Any one intrested in these HD/Blu Ray titles All prices DLVD

HD

Troy $14
Tomb Raider $14
Constantine $14

Blu Ray

Nip Tuck S4 $40

[freezerfuel]

I'm not sure where Miramax and Dimension fall under the Disney/Weinstein split... it's an ugly legal battle.

Much thanks to you sir.

[JaylisJayP]

johnny...have any of the 3 SAW movies?

[PrimeBane]

Interesting forcast read from Screen Digest

http://www.screendigest.com/press/releases/press_releases_17_09_2007/view.html

[PrimeBane]

For those that haven't bought any of the Bourne movies on HD DVD yet

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/news.php

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/upload/1190042132_bournecollection_expld.jpg?osCsid=1053ca2d50720802871353a74c0532fd

[PrimeBane]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Fox_Re-Jiggers_Die_Hard_Blu-ray_Plans/970

Finally someone gets that movie buyers don't always want ALL the movies in one shot... I'm just surprised it was Fox that figured it out.

[HollandX]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Fox_Re-Jiggers_Die_Hard_Blu-ray_Plans/970

Finally someone gets that movie buyers don't always want ALL the movies in one shot... I'm just surprised it was Fox that figured it out.

step in the right direction, but DH4 is worthless to me without unrated

[HollandX]

For those that haven't bought any of the Bourne movies on HD DVD yet

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/news.php

http://www.dvdtherapy.com/upload/1190042132_bournecollection_expld.jpg?osCsid=1053ca2d50720802871353a74c0532fd

That's just the standard DVD case, no?

[JaylisJayP]

anyone own Devil's Rejects on blu-ray? Is the PQ as bad as those on AVSforum say it is?

[PrimeBane]

A better question would be is why would you want to own the Devil's Rejects. :p

[PrimeBane]

That's just the standard DVD case, no?

Most likely, but the HD DVD one shouldn't be much different other than the red bar along the top.

[JaylisJayP]

A better question would be is why would you want to own the Devil's Rejects. :p

cause I'm addicted to buying movies and I don't own it yet....i know a poor reason if any.

[PrimeBane]

LOL... yeah, I can totally relate to that. When DVDs were coming out, I'd buy just about every new release that came out. :o

[JaylisJayP]

Got Silent Hill HD DVD import today in the mail...cannot wait to pop this one in. The only review I saw for it gave it a 10/10 PQ. Also got U-571 sealed that I found for $14 on Amazon used/new section.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I watched Knocked Up last night on HD. I give it an 8/10 PQ, the audio was very crisp as well. It has some soft spots in it but ovreall a very good PQ. Its a funny movie none the less.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

more hd/bd title for sale over on avsforum
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11660837#post11660837

[grif32]

more hd/bd title for sale over on avsforum
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11660837#post11660837

Wow you are selling alot of titles.

I havent seen knocked up yet. Cant wait to get that one.

Chris

[oaktown2000]

whew.....got to Best Buy just in time to snag the last copy of Troy: Director's Cut on BD today

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Wow you are selling alot of titles.

I havent seen knocked up yet. Cant wait to get that one.

Chris

That is pretty much all the titles I have left. I need more cash to put for a down payment. Most of those I have only watched once.

[HollandX]

My parents' HDTV doesn't have an HDMI input. Is that weird?

[HollandX]

more hd/bd title for sale over on avsforum
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=11660837#post11660837

:( you used to offer them to us first.

i'll take field of dreams. :)

[PrimeBane]

My parents' HDTV doesn't have an HDMI input. Is that weird?

Depends on how old it is... if the model is 2 years older or more it's pretty common to not have HDMI. Usually it's DVI-D instead.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

It could be an older model

[HollandX]

Depends on how old it is... if the model is 2 years older or more it's pretty common to not have HDMI. Usually it's DVI-D instead.

Oh i mean it has neither HDMI nor DVI.

[HollandX]

I think they got it in 2001.

[PrimeBane]

Ouch... well, it's not the end of the world. Component should be just fine at least for cable or satellite. Does it have VGA?

[HollandX]

Ouch... well, it's not the end of the world. Component should be just fine at least for cable or satellite. Does it have VGA?

Yeah, it has two component inputs. One has the hd cable, the other has the sd dvd player. There is no VGA.

The problem is I wanted to hook up my PS3 to show them a BD movie. I didn't realize I would have to waste my money and buy a PS3 component cable. What a pain in the rear.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

:( you used to offer them to us first.

i'll take field of dreams. :)

Yeah it takes awhile longer to sell them here and the thread doesnt get as many hits as it does there. thats why I always post the link here as well

[ewto16]

Yeah, it has two component inputs. One has the hd cable, the other has the sd dvd player. There is no VGA.

The problem is I wanted to hook up my PS3 to show them a BD movie. I didn't realize I would have to waste my money and buy a PS3 component cable. What a pain in the rear.

You can use the old PS2 component cables on the PS3 if you happen to have them, or want to track down the old versions to save some cash.

[HollandX]

You can use the old PS2 component cables on the PS3 if you happen to have them, or want to track down the old versions to save some cash.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/shibuii/gifs/orlyvo8.gif

[HollandX]

Hey who here has Heroes in HD. I'm in the process of renting them on Netflix. Do I need disc 7 or is it just extra stuff?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Anyone have intrest in these Blu Ray disks
Nip Tuck S4 $35 DLVD
Van Wilder $15

[JaylisJayP]

So...I'm considering picking up that Alexander The Final Cut...anyone grabbed this yet? I never saw the movie but this version is supposed to be pretty different.

[oaktown2000]

Unless Alexander: The Final Cut is an entirely new Alexander movie...one that doesn't star Colin Ferrell....then it sucks azz. Literally. Little egyptian boy azz....just like Fereell does in the movie. What a heaping pile of dung. And I had to sit in the theater watching.....waiting...waiting....waiting..... waiting for something decent to happen......and then it did....the credits came.

[freezerfuel]

The Final Cut? I hope they shortened it, man that was a boring ass movie. I felt sorry for one of the elephants in that movie, it wasn't real but I'm an animal lover so I hate seeing stuff like that. (dunno if it would be considered a spoiler)

[JaylisJayP]

hmm...so oaktown...you're saying you enjoyed it?

[oaktown2000]

About as much as a root canal....but hey...it's your money....and you love to buy movies

[HollandX]

hey ps3 owners.... motorstorm like new... $35 shipped... you know you want it.

[JaylisJayP]

this time i think i'll rent it first. so out of character for me...almost hurts to type it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

PM about MotoStorm Holland

[HollandX]

PM about MotoStorm Holland

:confused:

i no get.

[PrimeBane]

Hey who here has Heroes in HD. I'm in the process of renting them on Netflix. Do I need disc 7 or is it just extra stuff?

Disk 7 has the season finale on it, so unless you've seen it don't bother. There are no other eps on the disk.

[civictyperboy]

I am debating on selling some of my blu-ray disks maybe to fund a new hd-dvd player...ohhhh....I just watch them once and then they sit around and look nice if anyone is looking for a specific one/s shoot me a pm...I just got home from work and I do not feel like putting a list together, I also have some of the demo material they use in stores to display blu-ray if anyone is interested

[HollandX]

Disk 7 has the season finale on it, so unless you've seen it don't bother. There are no other eps on the disk.

no i'm watching them for the first time, so that's kinda important.

lol.

[oaktown2000]

I am debating on selling some of my blu-ray disks maybe to fund a new hd-dvd player...ohhhh....I just watch them once and then they sit around and look nice if anyone is looking for a specific one/s shoot me a pm...I just got home from work and I do not feel like putting a list together, I also have some of the demo material they use in stores to display blu-ray if anyone is interested


If/when you get un-lazy....post a list...or PM it to me

[PrimeBane]

You should be saving money for an HD DVD player too Keith :p

[oaktown2000]

You should be saving money for an HD DVD player too Keith :p


nah....that's what wives and holidays are made for :D

[civictyperboy]

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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1183/1410853452_010176d219.jpg?v=0
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/1409971795_094e6ca2cb.jpg?v=0
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1387/1409972511_8bfebeaa1d.jpg?v=0

I am not looking to sell them all, but if someone wants something PM me with a price and we'll see what I can do, i've seen most of them, and I do want to keep some movies...well enjoy

[IceRat]

nah....that's what wives and holidays are made for :D
you have seperate bank accounts?! ;)

[JaylisJayP]

pm sent civic

[JaylisJayP]

Got the Troy Director's cut HD DVD today...pawned my other version of Troy to someone at work for 10 bucks.

And...of course....picked up Alexander. I am a glutton for punishment, guess I can always ebay it if I hate it.

[oaktown2000]

you have seperate bank accounts?! ;)


why yes...yes we do :D


Actually...we have both...separate and joint accounts.

[Scruf]

Interested in

Acopalypto
Kingdon Of Heaven
Black Hawk Down
300

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Anyone have intrest in these Blu Ray disks
Nip Tuck S4 $35 DLVD
Van Wilder $15

Anyone?

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

What do you guys think are MUST have's for HD Dvds?

Here's my list so far.

Batman Begins
300
Corpse Bride

Just anything that is Good and is just beautiful to look at.

[PrimeBane]

Matrix Trilogy (especially 2 and 3)
King Kong
Happy Feet
Children of Men
Hot Fuzz
Planet Earth
T2 French import
Serenity

[HollandX]

Anyone?

did u want motorstorm?

:)

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

Matrix Trilogy (especially 2 and 3)
King Kong
Happy Feet
Children of Men
Hot Fuzz
Planet Earth
T2 French import
Serenity

Hmm, thought about Planet earth, will have to get it then. Already have children of men, but if you think its Worth to get it in HD i'll do it, Serenity is a must, forgot about that. King Kong? Although i'd love to see that T-Rex fight again in HD, i can't stand that movie. I'll have to get the matrix trilogy though, since i don't have them anyway. Transformers i'll get when its released in october. I just gotta buy that HD player now :D

[PrimeBane]

Well, if nature shows aren't your thing, don't get Planet Earth... I don't own it as it's really not my cup of tea.

I thought the PQ in Children of Men was excellent... it helps that it's one of my fav movies now as well. :)

If you get the 360 addon, you get KK for free.

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

I don't want KK for free, i dont want it at all :D

Yeah children of men is awesome, so i might have to get it in HD.

As for the add on, i wish i could get that, but i gotta get me an HDTV first, i just wanted to see what you guys thought would be Must Haves for HD dvds.

[freezerfuel]

HD Must Haves:

300.
...and soon to be Transformers. :D

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

HD Must Haves:

300.
...and soon to be Transformers. :D

Already on my "want" list :D

[freezerfuel]

Matrix Trilogy (especially 2 and 3)
King Kong
Happy Feet
Children of Men
Hot Fuzz
Planet Earth
T2 French import
Serenity

I still need to watch Serenity, The Matrix Trilogy and Batman Begins, all of which I own. Better get on it.

Has anyone heard any plans for Death Proof and Planet Terror in HD?

[freezerfuel]

Already on my "want" list :D


Yeah, there's usually a select few movies every year which I'll make sure to get the day they're released. This is one of them. It will be a good day. :D

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

Indeed, i'm glad it's coming out sooner then i originally thought, i figured it'd be here before Xmas. I was right :D That will probably be the first HDDVD i buy :D

[PrimeBane]

I still need to watch Serenity, The Matrix Trilogy and Batman Begins, all of which I own. Better get on it.

Has anyone heard any plans for Death Proof and Planet Terror in HD?

Death Proof will be on HD DVD in Germany if you want to import it... I haven't heard anything about Planet Death yet. Weinstein has been brutal with their HD releases. :(

[JaylisJayP]

flux...it's definitely not what people would say is "the norm" for a must-have HD DVD, but my latest favorite is the German Silent Hill import. I thought it was a very cool horror movie and the HD DVD PQ gets a 10/10 in my book, as opposed to the U.S. blu-ray release that was reportedly plagued with problems.