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

[SBrooks1]

Do you need to have certain 5.1 speakers to properly hear a TrueHD soundtrack?

[freezerfuel]

Do you need to have certain 5.1 speakers to properly hear a TrueHD soundtrack?

I'm not an expert but I'd say no, Primebane would probably know. Although some might say 7.1 is the only way to go, that's too many for me. To save money for now I'm going to use my HTIB speakers and sub until I can find some that I want.

This is the receiver I'm probably going to get, but not from this source.

http://thebrick.com/Assets/BrandImages/A851DF55-0814-4087-9145-01AD9B02FFC1.gif
6.1ch HDMI Home Theatre Receiver - Black

STRDG810

http://thebrick.com/Application/Cart/BuyRoom.asp?TraderID=34DC92B9-3DBD-438F-AA0B-BD0F699D5896&Code=STRDG810&ProductID=E9CF9422-6015-49BA-8076-DFBFC201EAE8&Code=AED65EB7-26F7-4C7B-AF67-160EE4C79E7D&SellOrderId=AED65EB7-26F7-4C7B-AF67-160EE4C79E7D&CategoryID=F3B76946-4E35-46E1-AAF5-02884F853F61&SiteCode=EN&CategoryTracking=CFFEC1C4%2D4F10%2D4595%2DA7B0%2DD52413F9F7F3%2C996EEE6F%2D1F22%2D4FD2%2DA9DB%2D8829F4EE2ADF%2C3E721139%2DCD4A%2D40B7%2D97A4%2DE57A736F7C95%2CF3B76946%2D4E35%2D46E1%2DAAF5%2D02884F853F61

[civictyperboy]

Do you need to have certain 5.1 speakers to properly hear a TrueHD soundtrack?
No any speaker should play anything that you send to it, your receiver on the other hand, and source both need to be capable playing it and sending it to and from each other...

[PrimeBane]

That's right,.. you don't need special speaker, but I think you would notice the difference more with better speakers.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

This is the receiver I'm probably going to get, but not from this source.

http://thebrick.com/Assets/BrandImages/A851DF55-0814-4087-9145-01AD9B02FFC1.gif
6.1ch HDMI Home Theatre Receiver - Black

STRDG810

http://thebrick.com/Application/Cart/BuyRoom.asp?TraderID=34DC92B9-3DBD-438F-AA0B-BD0F699D5896&Code=STRDG810&ProductID=E9CF9422-6015-49BA-8076-DFBFC201EAE8&Code=AED65EB7-26F7-4C7B-AF67-160EE4C79E7D&SellOrderId=AED65EB7-26F7-4C7B-AF67-160EE4C79E7D&CategoryID=F3B76946-4E35-46E1-AAF5-02884F853F61&SiteCode=EN&CategoryTracking=CFFEC1C4%2D4F10%2D4595%2DA7B0%2DD52413F9F7F3%2C996EEE6F%2D1F22%2D4FD2%2DA9DB%2D8829F4EE2ADF%2C3E721139%2DCD4A%2D40B7%2D97A4%2DE57A736F7C95%2CF3B76946%2D4E35%2D46E1%2DAAF5%2D02884F853F61

I would go with this instead

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-TX-SR605-7-1-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver-Black-TX-SR605/sem/rpsm/oid/181406/catOid/-12851/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

If you look around you can get it cheaper

[rsoaker23]

Anyone grabbing up RoboCop on Blu Ray tommorow?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If anyone needs a copy of Top Gun on HD let me know I can pick up a used copy for $12.99 +$1.60 for shipping

[freezerfuel]

I would go with this instead

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-TX-SR605-7-1-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver-Black-TX-SR605/sem/rpsm/oid/181406/catOid/-12851/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

If you look around you can get it cheaper

Yeah, I was considering the 605. Sounds like a real good receiver. The only thing that concerns me is the video going from HD DVD (or HD source)-> Receiver -> Projector thru HDMI. It sounds like the 605 will upscale it and I don't want that. Any video going thru the 810 will just pass thru and not be affected. If I play a 720p source then what goes thru the 810 will be 720p, same with 1080i. Basically wanting a receiver that has the convenience of HDMI without messing around with the picture too much, and I've read the 605 does not do a very good job upscaling. I might get the 910 for 7.1 but I really can't see myself using that many speakers... ever. Even 6.1 wouldn't be used for a long time, if ever. I'd probably just upgrade my 5.1 speakers eventually even though I've always been very impressed with the Pioneer speakers in my HTIB. Thanks for the suggestion.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Well the 605 does decode TrueHD which I dont think the 910 does. Both have their pros and cons. Check out the reveiws on the Sony's before you make a finial choice.

[SBrooks1]

Watched some of Planet Earth last night.......WOW. Absolutely amazing picture quality.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched some of Planet Earth last night.......WOW. Absolutely amazing picture quality.

You might also want to try Galagagos. I own both that and Planet Earth and Galapagos has even better PQ, and more consistent. Plus it's only $25.

[SBrooks1]

You might also want to try Galagagos. I own both that and Planet Earth and Galapagos has even better PQ, and more consistent. Plus it's only $25.

$19 for me with my Best Buy employee discount ;)

I'm sooooo close to pulling the trigger on the French T2 import. I know the German one is coming but I want to see and hear T2 in HD RIGHT NOW!! Total Recall and the Underworld movies too........sooooo tempting!! :D

[SBrooks1]

Apparently Twilight Zone: The Movie was delayed. :( I really want to know how the picture quality is on it....

[PrimeBane]

I think you'll be pretty happy with the French T2... I do enjoy my copy. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Someone on Avs has posted that this coming Sunday's Best Buy circular has the same buy 1, get 1 Free deal on some of those Disney movies.

I think I'll end up getting Apocalypto and possibly Enemy of the State from this deal.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone read any reviews of the French Rambo imports? I read the audio may have some issues. I'm wondering about the PQ mainly and if they are worth buying.

[SBrooks1]

Just ordered T2 French from Xploited. 10 minutes later I received an e-mail saying it shipped!! Wow! :eek:

[freezerfuel]

Well the 605 does decode TrueHD which I dont think the 910 does. Both have their pros and cons. Check out the reveiws on the Sony's before you make a finial choice.

Not sure why I would need a receiver that decodes TrueHD? The player does it and it's carried through the HDMI cable to the receiver I thought.

[oaktown2000]

Anyone grabbing up RoboCop on Blu Ray tommorow?

I am.

Watched some of Planet Earth last night.......WOW. Absolutely amazing picture quality.

I've been putting off getting Planet Earth....but at the very begining of Galapagos....is a commercial showing all the kickaz scenes from Planet Earth......and I must get it soon.

You might also want to try Galagagos. I own both that and Planet Earth and Galapagos has even better PQ, and more consistent. Plus it's only $25.

+1

If anyone enjoyed Planet Earth and likes those type of nature shows.....Galapagos is a must own. Some incredible cinematagraphy that looks even clearer then Planet Earth did. Seriously....if it weren't for the unreal clarity...I don't think you'd be able to see the "dragons" on those rocks. Those little buggers blend in so well.

Jay....I haven't seen all 100% of it yet...but what is your standout PQ scene.

Mine has to be the segment on the "sea iguanas"......where they are talking about the crabs interaction with the iguanas....and then they show this crab....who looked like a friggin south american parrot with all the colors he had on his shell...and he was climbing over a pile of the iguanas. The colors...the contrast...the scene.......I was "wowed".

[ewto16]

What is this Galapagos you speak of and is it on Blu-ray?

[oaktown2000]

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wen9wYwnL._AA240_.jpg http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/5170OxqhJwL._AA240_.jpg


It's on Amazon for $19.95. It has a running time of 2 and 1/2 hours...which is not bad. It's basically a documentary...much like Planet Earth....but this one centers specifically on...you guessed it.....the Galapagos Islands.

If you didn't care for Planet Earth...then you won't like this one either. But if you like the nature films....then this is a must own.

I just think it's pretty amazing that some of the best shots I have ever seen on my HDTV...come not from CGI....nor from Hollywood sets.....nor from production editting........but from just good old mother nature and a HD camera.

[SBrooks1]

What is this Galapagos you speak of and is it on Blu-ray?

HighDefDigest.com is your friend.... :D

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/2/2969/original.jpeg

Plot Synopsis: The Galapagos islands are a fascinating microcosm of our planet and home to some of the most astonishing creatures found anywhere on Earth: iguanas swim the sea like dragons, short-eared owls stalk petrels by day and 500 pound giant tortoises bellow over lava fields. One thousand kilometers due west of Ecuador, where four major ocean currents unite, vast undersea volcanoes break the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Early explorers described these otherworldly islands as "Las Encantadas" - "the Enchanted Isles," but in time they became known as "Galapagos," the "Islands of the Tortoises." Using spectacular HiDefinition cinematography from land, sea and air, and blending dramatic landscapes with intimate animal behavior, drama reconstruction and stunning satellite imagery, this ambitious series presents the most complete portrait ever of these fascinating islands. Galapagos reveals how wildlife has found the most enterprising ways to survive on this restless volcanic outpost, why these islands are such a fascinating showcase for evolution, and the profound forces that influence the delicate balance of life. Against a backdrop of smoldering volcanoes, brittle lava fields, fields of giant cactus and wave-pounded shores, witness blue-footed boobies plunge-diving into treacherous waters, sea lions surfing, the beautiful courtship dance of the waved albatross, Darwin's finches as crafty tool-users and hawks hunting marine iguanas. Galapagos is unlike any other place on Earth.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/931/galapagos.html

[ewto16]

That seems like a cool place to vacation, though it seems you need to take a cruise there and the wife and I are not big on boats.

I did enjoy Planet Earth and in fact still have it on my DVR.

[oaktown2000]

That seems like a cool place to vacation, though it seems you need to take a cruise there and the wife and I are not big on boats.

I did enjoy Planet Earth and in fact still have it on my DVR.


lol......you...more then anyone else in this thread...probably need to buy it and watch it. It is not a vacation destination. It is the most active volcanic region on the planet. LOL....not somewhere you go to spend your honeymoon.

[ewto16]

lol......you...more then anyone else in this thread...probably need to buy it and watch it. It is not a vacation destination. It is the most active volcanic region on the planet. LOL....not somewhere you go to spend your honeymoon.

Oh, I guess that maybe I should. It just sounded like it would be cool with all the animals and such. Lots of neat stuff to see. I did google some tours, so you must be able to visit them a little bit. :o

Guess I'll just stick with Vegas for my next vacation.

[oaktown2000]

hmm...I suppose they could offer cruises that go "by" the islands....but I don't think any of them allow you onto the islands.

[PrimeBane]

Not sure why I would need a receiver that decodes TrueHD? The player does it and it's carried through the HDMI cable to the receiver I thought.

It would depend on your setup... I forget how it all works exactly. :(

I believe that one requires HDMI 1.3 to pass any next gen sound even if the player does the decoding... the only exception would be if you're using discrete analogue channels.

I'd do some checking at AVS before proceeding to be sure. :)

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Galapagos HD-DVD tonight :D

[rsoaker23]

whats the differance with the imports...i keep hearing you guys talk about them??

[SBrooks1]

whats the differance with the imports...i keep hearing you guys talk about them??

HD-DVD is region free and movie studios license their movies differently outside the US. Fantastic Four is a Blu-ray exclusive here in the US. But in Germany it's not and available on HD-DVD. The same goes for Terminator 2 and both Underworld movies which are all Blu-ray exclusive here in the US but available on HD-DVD in other countries. Just go here - http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hd-dvds-c-35.html and see for yourself.... ;)

[oaktown2000]

HD-DVD is region free and movie studios license their movies differently outside the US. Fantastic Four is a Blu-ray exclusive here in the US. But in Germany it's not and available on HD-DVD. The same goes for Terminator 2 and both Underworld movies which are all Blu-ray exclusive here in the US but available on HD-DVD in other countries. Just go here - http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/hd-dvds-c-35.html and see for yourself.... ;)


What HD-DVD exclusives are available as Blu Ray????

[SBrooks1]

What HD-DVD exclusives are available as Blu Ray????

Importing will never play a big part in the sales and certainly not in the format war. It is for a few crazy people like myself that want some special titles and know were to get them. J6P won't know he or she can get titles abroad with different mastering or titles not yet available in USA. If he does he might think it's to expensive or too much hassle.

However here comes a list of some titles available for import on the Blu-ray format. Many more titles are coming to the markets out-side of USA now as the market starts to grow. All title will play in an American Blu-ray players:

Here is a list of some movies available as region free from Europe, not available in USA:

12 Monkeys
Alpha Dog
Con Air
Crimson Tide
Bruce Almighty
Face/Off
Hostel
Lucky Number Slevin
Paprika
Pans Labyrinth - Steelbook (no English subtitles...)
Scary Movie 4
Starship Troopers
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Island
The Jackal
The Rock
The Seventh Seal
Tomb Raider 2
Transformers - The Movie
U-571Taken from - http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=18619

[oaktown2000]

Transformers you say :D

[SBrooks1]

Transformers you say :D

Not quite....

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=18619&page=3

[PrimeBane]

You have to be careful with BD imports as there can be region coding.

It's best to check the BD imports from a US or Canadian site as they should work in North American BD players.

[JaylisJayP]

oaktown...were you able to find Robocop anywhere? I checked 4 or 5 places but came up empty. Found Surf's Up at Wal-Mart for $25 and picked up 28 Weeks Later, too.

[stupidsuck]

Transformers you say :D

I'm sure you guys will be on top of things, but I must know anything and everything about the possibilty of a transformers bluray import.

I'm hoping you guys will post any info in this thread as it comes up (being that I love this thread and read it all day), because I was so downtrodden when I heard the exclusivity deal. I didn't even think about the chance of it being an import, but now my day is a bit brighter with that hope.

[stupidsuck]

oaktown...were you able to find Robocop anywhere? I checked 4 or 5 places but came up empty. Found Surf's Up at Wal-Mart for $25 and picked up 28 Weeks Later, too.


is surf's up a decent movie to watch despite not being 12 years old?
I love the way CGI movies look in high def but I want to be sure this movie isn't as dissappointing as "The Wild"

[ewto16]

I too would be all over Transformers as an import. As it stands now, I'm picking it up next Tuesday for sure on plain old DVD.

[JaylisJayP]

is surf's up a decent movie to watch despite not being 12 years old?
I love the way CGI movies look in high def but I want to be sure this movie isn't as dissappointing as "The Wild"

i actually have never seen it, but the reviews are saying it's a good movie in addition to great PQ. For the record, I hated "The Wild" and "Over the Hedge" but enjoyed "Hoodwinked" very much.

[Hanky Panky]

agreed, people are real quick to dismiss Costner flicks. I've watched this one 3 times already.

That's cool...to each his own. As a man, I refuse to watch The Bodyguard. ;)

[stupidsuck]

i actually have never seen it, but the reviews are saying it's a good movie in addition to great PQ. For the record, I hated "The Wild" and "Over the Hedge" but enjoyed "Hoodwinked" very much.


that's kind of funny, I rather liked "over the hedge" and thought "hoodwinked" could have been much better.
But at least we agree on "The Wild"

I have read some reviews on "Surf's Up" and it intrigues me because I like the "mock-documentry" style of movies, which I haven't seen in an animated film before and I'm sure the tropical scenery looks great on bluray.

[freezerfuel]

Waterworld was pretty good, can't wait to see it in HD. :p

New, cheaper 40gb PS3 coming out at the end of the year, $399 but it's not backwards compatible. Damn, Sony can be dumb. If it was backwards compatible I'd pick one up, that's a pretty important important feature to me.

[Tuckertank]

What's up fellas, I joined the club last night and bought a blu-ray player (PS3). I also picked up 300, The Departed, and Apocolyto. I've got a 50" Pioneer TV that I've been watching on an upconvert dvd player. I'm excited to see the difference as I've never seen and HD movie.

[freezerfuel]

What's up fellas, I joined the club last night and bought a blu-ray player (PS3). I also picked up 300, The Departed, and Apocolyto. I've got a 50" Pioneer TV that I've been watching on an upconvert dvd player. I'm excited to see the difference as I've never seen and HD movie.

Congrats, you'll soon find this gets more expensive than you would ever dream. :D

[HollandX]

i actually have never seen it, but the reviews are saying it's a good movie in addition to great PQ. For the record, I hated "The Wild" and "Over the Hedge" but enjoyed "Hoodwinked" very much.

Wow, Over the Hedge was great!

[HollandX]

So, I got my display calibrated by Eliab from Avical.

OMG.

When the camera zooms in on someones face, I feel like I can touch the skin. That's where I see the difference the most. Skin. It's just so perfect. So real.

[HollandX]

I just ordered an Ideal Lume bias light. Should get here soon. My next task is buying an X10 compatible kit so I can control the light from my Harmony.

:D

[PrimeBane]

Is that for back lighting Mark?

[HollandX]

Is that for back lighting Mark?

You got that right...

http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/img/ideal-lume/standard.jpg

Is the one I got.

Eliab said it would make the colors pop more, the blacks look even deeper, and reduce eye fatigue.

:D

[PrimeBane]

For sure it will :)

Does that one kick out the equivalent of the sun in terms of brightness?

I've been using just some white LEDs... not superbright but I do notice my eyes aren't sore after long gaming or movie sessions. But I should probably add another set.

[PrimeBane]

I've been debating whether or not to bring in Michael TLV to calibrate my tv... I'm not sure I can justify that expence or not to the wife.

[HollandX]

For sure it will :)

Does that one kick out the equivalent of the sun in terms of brightness?


Um... maybe?

Ideal-Lume Lights provide another benefit that's a bit more technical. Video experts have found that using the right color of white light behind the TV helps preserve correct color perception in the picture. Our products use special lamps that have the same color of light TV professionals use as a reference,TV pictures look more natural when the light in the room is in this color.

Now, for all the technical details:

In the mid 1980's the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) conducted human factors research to identify optimum standards for the viewing conditions in professional monitor environments. Their work addressed issues applicable to all forms of electronic displays. These findings, as set forth in their 'Recommended Practices Document #166: Critical Viewing Conditions for Evaluation of Color Television Pictures', can be applied to the consumer's own viewing environment at home to get the highest level of performance and enjoyment from any television. SMPTE’s work focused not just on helping the viewer see the picture correctly but also on making the viewing experience comfortable over a long period of time - minimizing eye strain as an example.


All TVs require a darkened room to present their best picture. The color, point of origin, and intensity of light in a viewing environment, all affect the quality of image obtainable from any television, as well as the viewing fatigue experienced. A small fluorescent fixture, with a proper 'color temperature' bulb, placed behind a direct-view monitor, flat panel TV, or rear-projection set, fulfills much of what is needed to achieve the SMPTE recommendations pertaining to ambient light in the room. Viewing a TV in a darkened room can cause eye strain in short order. This is primarily due to the iris opening and closing dramatically as scenes change from dark to light on the screen. For a vivid demonstration of how frequently light levels change throughout a typical program, turn your back to a TV in a darkened room and notice how much the light changes in the room, both in intensity and frequency. Providing a small amount of light behind the set 'biases' the iris (reducing the range of motion in the iris muscle), resulting in more relaxed viewing. Glare and reflections are then dramatically reduced, by eliminating any light source from striking the front of the set. Colors appear richer and blacks are darker. Contrast and brightness controls can be turned down. Doing this will prevent over-saturation of phosphors, thereby reducing the risk of 'screen burn-in and preserving maximum sharpness and detail. This also preserves correct picture geometry and actually prolongs the life of picture tubes. Phospor life will also be extended for plasma panels and LCD monitors with adjustable cold-cathode fluorescent backlighting.


The imported fluorescent bulbs included in our products feature rare phosphors that perform unusually well. The 'Color Rendering Index' (CRI) of all our bulbs exceeds that of commonly available commercial fluorescents. Typical fluorescents have a prominent green spike in their spectral content. The human eye is most sensitive to green light. Those bulbs are manufactured for efficiency and perceived light output rather than color accuracy. CRI is the measurement of a light's ability to render surface colors recognizable according to a prescribed standard. Put another way, it’s the ability of a light source to illuminate all colors in a predictable balance. The CRI of most types of light bulbs is referenced to the spectral content of a standard element heated to a certain temperature on the Kelvin scale. Illuminants rated at 5000 Kelvins and higher are referenced to natural daylight at varying times of day. Our video monitor luminaires are rated at 6500 Kelvins. This color of white light is the same as that displayed on a correctly calibrated TV set. Using 6500K ambient lighting in a video viewing environment preserves accurate color perception of images on the screen. Another, even more precise, method of measuring an illuminant's color performance is called its 'Spectral Power Distribution' (SPD). The SPD measurements of our bulbs are among the best in the industry.


A light of this type, placed behind the TV, provides more than enough illumination in most rooms for serious viewing. Point the light toward the wall behind the set to produce an even glow surrounding the TV. It is commonly understood in the lighting industry that fluorescent phosphors change as they age. Our fluorescent bulbs' published, average, lifespan ratings are their maximum useable life. When ultimate color performance is the priority, these bulbs should be replaced at about their half-life. Even though the eye strain benefits of fluorescent bias lighting will continue until the bulb fails, the color accuracy of our bulbs will start to change slightly at approximately 50% of their maximum life rating. Many of our customers order an extra bulb with their Ideal-Lume as a convenience, in light of this aging characteristic.


The SMPTE ideal recommends that the wall behind the set be a neutral color to further preserve correct color perception. Colors classified as neutral by the Munsell Color Order System, range from white to black throughout the gray scale. Vivid colors should be avoided if they are used within the field of view of the TV screen. SMPTE suggests Munsell's 'Nearly-Neutrals' be used elsewhere in the viewing environment, but not within the field of view while observing the screen. The typical off-whites used in most homes will skew the viewer's color perception only slightly. These lighter wall colors invariably reflect so much light that most users of Ideal-Lume require some degree of dimming.


SMPTE's research discovered that the optimum level of backlighting for extended viewing should be 10% of the brightest white typically on the screen. A low-cost but effective method of dimming fluorescents is to use neutral-density theatrical gels, or a simple mechanical baffle, to cover the bulb. All of our models feature one or more of these methods.


In the absence of a light meter, there is a simple way to judge if the light is producing the correct amount of illumination on the wall behind the set. Joe Kane's 'Video Essentials' DVD or laserdisc contains a still-frame reference pattern (DVD Title 15, Chapter10) that can be displayed on the screen to provide a visual comparison. This title is now out of print. The new 'Digital Video Essentials (http://www.goestores.com/catalog.aspx?Merchant=cinemaquestincn&DeptID=127459)' HD-VHS and DVD versions contain this test pattern and other helpful information pertaining to viewing environment principles. The new DVD is available discounted on our online store. The HD-VHS version is a linear program without chapter stops. 'Digital Video Essentials (http://www.goestores.com/catalog.aspx?Merchant=cinemaquestincn&DeptID=127459)' on DVD has the test pattern in Title 12, Chapter 16, labeled "Ambient Light Reference." Mr. Kane chaired the SMPTE Professional/ Studio Monitor Working Group mentioned previously and produced these programs to help consumers and technicians alike optimize their video displays and multi-channel audio systems.


Using an Ideal-Lume behind large rear-projection TVs, larger flat panels, or behind media cabinets makes it difficult to reach the on/off switch on this product. Another helpful accessory available on our online store is a small, radio frequency controlled, remote, on/off switch (http://www.goestores.com/catalog.aspx?Merchant=cinemaquestincn&DeptID=127472). This simple switch allows the user to turn any of our Ideal-Lumes on or off from a chair or even another room. Since it is RF rather than IR, it will work even through walls without the need for a line of sight infrared beam. The device is composed of a key chain-style remote control which operates a plug-in transceiver module that would be plugged into a wall outlet behind the TV or cabinet. The Ideal-Lume is then switched on and plugged into the transceiver module. Our store also offers other switching options that feature infrared remote operability, ect.

[ewto16]

I use a lamp for viewing TV in my room.

[ewto16]

Waterworld was pretty good, can't wait to see it in HD. :p

New, cheaper 40gb PS3 coming out at the end of the year, $399 but it's not backwards compatible. Damn, Sony can be dumb. If it was backwards compatible I'd pick one up, that's a pretty important important feature to me.

Buy a slim PS2 for the price difference in between the 40GB PS3 and the next model. Or buy one of the PS3s that plays PS2 games that is out now. Or buy a used PS2 at a video game store.

Really I don't see the appeal in playing old PS2 games anymore. Now that I've played games in high def it just isn't appealing to play PS2 games.

[oaktown2000]

oaktown...were you able to find Robocop anywhere? I checked 4 or 5 places but came up empty. Found Surf's Up at Wal-Mart for $25 and picked up 28 Weeks Later, too.


kinda funny you mention it....but ever since I get the "rewards" on my Sony card....and the fact that if I order anything off of Sony Style.com I get 8 times the amount of rewards....I've started buying my Blu-Rays directly from them. Besides...they're cheaper then BestBuy and just slightly (usually like $1 or $2) more then amazon.

I figure at this pace.......I'll have enough points to redeem a 52" Sony LCD by 2012 :p

[oaktown2000]

With all the talk about the animated stuff........I want to know.....is Disney ever going to release "Monsters, Inc." or "The Incredibles" on Blu-Ray.

And if the answer is yes.......then when?

[HollandX]

With all the talk about the animated stuff........I want to know.....is Disney ever going to release "Monsters, Inc." or "The Incredibles" on Blu-Ray.

And if the answer is yes.......then when?

i'm sure.

soon?

during wall-e hype?

[JaylisJayP]

What's up fellas, I joined the club last night and bought a blu-ray player (PS3). I also picked up 300, The Departed, and Apocolyto. I've got a 50" Pioneer TV that I've been watching on an upconvert dvd player. I'm excited to see the difference as I've never seen and HD movie.

Congrats and welcome! Enjoy the eye candy.

[JaylisJayP]

kinda funny you mention it....but ever since I get the "rewards" on my Sony card....and the fact that if I order anything off of Sony Style.com I get 8 times the amount of rewards....I've started buying my Blu-Rays directly from them. Besides...they're cheaper then BestBuy and just slightly (usually like $1 or $2) more then amazon.

I figure at this pace.......I'll have enough points to redeem a 52" Sony LCD by 2012 :p

interesting...i might have to check that out. I've bought a few titles from the Sony store at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall, but they've recently reduced the ones they carry.

[PrimeBane]

With all the talk about the animated stuff........I want to know.....is Disney ever going to release "Monsters, Inc." or "The Incredibles" on Blu-Ray.

And if the answer is yes.......then when?

If they like what they see with the sales of Cars, Ratawhatever and Sleeping Beauty on BD then I imagine we could see them release in Q4 of 2008.

[civictyperboy]

Is anyone interested in 300 on HD-DVD the non-combo edition?

[JaylisJayP]

Any seen Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, how is it as a movie? Considering it as part of the Best Buy blu-ray deal this weekend.

[PrimeBane]

So Fox *** over Canada on both "28" movies... 28 Weeks Later arrived late and 28 Days Later has yet to arrive (at least with HDAddicts). Apparently they filled the US orders first and the Great White North got shafted. :(

[freezerfuel]

Any seen Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, how is it as a movie? Considering it as part of the Best Buy blu-ray deal this weekend.

Maybe if I had read the book it would be better but I personally thought Hitchhikers was garbage.

[oaktown2000]

So Fox *** over Canada on both "28" movies... 28 Weeks Later arrived late and 28 Days Later has yet to arrive (at least with HDAddicts). Apparently they filled the US orders first and the Great White North got shafted. :(


if it makes you feel any better...I've never seen either of those movies...so i was checking out the reviews to see if it's worth getting.....and the reviews I've seen have rated the 28 Days Later disc not that great...with the video transfer somewhere in the 3's (out of 5)

[oaktown2000]

oaktown...were you able to find Robocop anywhere? I checked 4 or 5 places but came up empty.


Seems like you are not the only one having a problem finding it at a retail outlet.

[PrimeBane]

if it makes you feel any better...I've never seen either of those movies...so i was checking out the reviews to see if it's worth getting.....and the reviews I've seen have rated the 28 Days Later disc not that great...with the video transfer somewhere in the 3's (out of 5)

Yeah... I kinda figured the PQ wouldn't be fantastic for either disk. But in my experience, a rating of 3 usually means the movie has some good moments in HD... just don't expect Pirates or Matrix type HD PQ the entire movie.

[oaktown2000]

just don't expect Pirates or Matrix type HD PQ the entire movie.

me personally...if I'm paying $25 to $30 for a disc....I want Pirates or Matrix type HD PQ everytime

If they aren't....why shouldn't I just save $15 and get the DVD


Right?

[PrimeBane]

I thought the same... until I tested 300. Even that small jump in PQ is work it for me.

You should shop around a little more Keith ;)... I know I'm not paying $15 more than the DVD version for most of my HD movies. :)

[oaktown2000]

I'm just using roundabouts...most BR are "retail" for $29.99 and most DVD's are "retail" for $14.99

[PrimeBane]

True enough :)

[SBrooks1]

Me paying $19 for HD-DVD's using my Best Buy discount > all you puny consumers :D

[PrimeBane]

I don't know Brooksie... my 10% discount at Amazon.com puts a lot of titles below that $19 mark. :p

Or do you get all the combos for that price as well and other day and date releases?

[oaktown2000]

Me paying $19 for HD-DVD's using my Best Buy discount > all you puny consumers :D

My pay rate > your pay rate working at Best Buy

:D :p

[SBrooks1]

My pay rate > your pay rate working at Best Buy

Did I mention I'm a self employed full time professional photographer with a 6,000 sq foot studio and work at Best Buy part time? :p

[oaktown2000]

Sorry if it came across as ego-stricken......it was an attempt at "joking".

[SBrooks1]

Sorry if it came across as ego-stricken......it was an attempt at "joking".

Oh it didn't at all! I was joking as well, not about my profession but it's all in good fun. :D

[Hokies]

Hey guys,
Which place is the best to sell DVDs? FYE? Block Buster? Game Stop?

[JaylisJayP]

Hey guys,
Which place is the best to sell DVDs? FYE? Block Buster? Game Stop?

If you want the most money, ebay. In you want the most in-store, I'd guess FYE, the were always the best when it came to trading in my video games, never tried DVD with them, though.

Gamestop gives you 50 cents to about 5 bucks.

[IceRat]

half.com

[Lord Magneto]

Anyone here have TIVOHD?

I have a old Series 2 tivo with a lifetime subscription that is now collecting dust ever since i got my HDtv...

Tivo is offering to transfer your lifetime subscription to a new TivoHD if you buy a new TivoHd.

Just wondering if its worth the cash... I loved my old tivo and imagine i would much rather use this box then my current dvr from timewarner

[SBrooks1]

The French T2 HD-DVD arrived today!!! :D

[PrimeBane]

Nice... I think you'll enjoy it.

Futureshop Canada having a buy 1 get 1 free on Disney BDs... I think I'll have to pick up a couple :)

[SBrooks1]

Nice... I think you'll enjoy it.

Do you ever watch Disc 1 or do you always throw in Disc 2 due to the forced subs on Disc 1?

[PrimeBane]

Only disk 2 so far... the PQ is supposed to be superior to disk 1.

[PrimeBane]

Man, I hate not being able to find 1 more movie I like :(

I want to pick up Pirates 2, Apocolypto and The Prestige for the buy 1, get 1 free, but I really don't see another movie worth picking up. :(

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/staticPC/default.asp?PCName=BOGObluray&logon=&langid=EN

Any recommendations? I already have Pirates 1, Eight Below and Chicken Little.

[JaylisJayP]

Prime...The Guardian, Invincible and Enemy Of the State are all worth buying in my opinion.

[SBrooks1]

I really need a PS3... :o

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/3/3272/original.jpeg

The Video: Sizing Up the Picture

'Spider-Man 3' may just be the most eagerly-awaited Blu-ray title from Sony since the launch of the format war. Simply put, this one can't just be good, it's got to be outstanding -- the kind of demo disc that will get the fence-sitters to finally plunk down the cash and buy a Blu-ray player. Thankfully for Sony, they've largely delivered. The picture quality of 'Spider-Man 3' may not be perfect, but it is without a doubt among the top tier of titles released on the format so far.

The film is presented in 2.40:1 widescreen, and encoded in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video. Although it was shot on film, the CGI effects are so prevalent that, like the 'Star Wars' prequels, it often feels like you're watching an animated movie -- not live-action. That gives 'Spider-Man 3' an unreal quality, which is heightened by the processed nature of the transfer.

As you would expect from a new release, the source is impeccable, with rich blacks and very bright contrast. Unfortunately, this leads me to my main gripe with the image -- the darker scenes actually look the best and most dimensional. Anything brightly lit or in daylight suffers from hot whites, which flatten out depth somewhat. Fleshtones also suffer, with even close-ups of the actors faces not looking natural in texture.

Still, when 'Spider-Man 3' delivers, it delivers in spades. The image is razor sharp, and colors are bold with no bleeding or noise. Again, darker scenes are fantastic. Even the most panoramic wide shots are rich in detail, seemingly down to the pixel. Three-dimensionality is exquisite, with the image often boasting that perfect picture window effect. Sony has also clearly taken their time with the encoding, and there are no noticeable artifacts, such as banding or macroblocking.

In short, although I can't give Spidey my full vote of confidence with a perfect five-star video rating, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with the picture quality of this disc.

The Audio: Rating the Sound

Even better than the video is the audio. Two tracks are included -- a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround mix (at 48kHz/24-bit) and an uncompressed PCM 5.1 surround mix (at 48kHz/16-bit/4.6mbps). Although both tracks are quite stellar, if pressed, I would give the TrueHD a slight edge in terms of impact, dynamics and accuracy of sound placement.

What's great about 'Spider-Man 3,' however, is that regardless of audio format, any one of its many action sequences is instant demo material. The early fight between Spidey and Harry, the transformation of the Sandman, the over-the-top final battle -- take your pick, and you'll be treated to a stunning home theater audio experience. The "wall of sound" effect in the rears can be mammoth. The swirling waves of the Sandman are like a sonic character all on their own, while the shrieks of Venom seriously gave me one of the biggest jolts I've ever had on my couch. Deployment of discrete effects is highly aggressive, with frequent and seamless pans between all channels that create a terrific, wholly believable 360-degree effect. This is exactly the kind of surround experience that high-def is all about.

The soundtrack elements are also impeccably produced and recorded. Clarity, tonal range and realism are state-of-the-art. Low bass is a mover, shaking up the subwoofer almost constantly during the action sequences. Thankfully, volume balance is also terrific. From the all-too-clear reproduction of Kirsten Dunst's singing (please, god, no!) to the loud-as-hell extended climax, dialogue is always intelligible and well-placed in the mix. There are no apparent defects to the source at all, with the entire sonic spectrum crystal clear and free from noise, harshness or other imperfections.

Simply put, this one is reference quality, from beginning to end.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1042/spiderman3.html

[freezerfuel]

Yeah, Spidey 3 is one title I'm going to miss not being able to get on HD DVD. Guess I'll have to rent it on DVD.

[PrimeBane]

Last week's sales:

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ques...1407/index.php

Week: 68% / 32%
YTD: 66% / 34%
Inception: 61% / 39%

1. Fantastic Four (Blu-ray) - 100.00
2. Knocked Up (HD DVD) - 21.11
3. 300 (Blu-ray) - 13.91
4. Dracula (Blu-ray) - 10.87
5. Top Gun (HD DVD) - 9.23
6. 300 (HD DVD) - 8.19
7. Troy (Blu-ray) 8.10
8. Halloween (Blu-ray) - 7.74
9. Planet Earth (Blu-ray) - 6.88
10. Next (HD DVD) - 5.62

[ewto16]

Is The Prestige a Disney movie? I love that movie and could probably find another Blu-Ray movie to go with it at Buy 1 Get 1. I recall there being a deal in the US for that this week as well. Anyone remember where? Best Buy?

[freezerfuel]

Man, I hate not being able to find 1 more movie I like :(

I want to pick up Pirates 2, Apocolypto and The Prestige for the buy 1, get 1 free, but I really don't see another movie worth picking up. :(

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/staticPC/default.asp?PCName=BOGObluray&logon=&langid=EN

Any recommendations? I already have Pirates 1, Eight Below and Chicken Little.

Gone In Sixty Seconds. :o

[IceRat]

Is The Prestige a Disney movie?
yes
I love that movie and could probably find another Blu-Ray movie to go with it at Buy 1 Get 1. I recall there being a deal in the US for that this week as well. Anyone remember where? Best Buy?
Meijer but see the following ....

10/14 Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Blu-Ray Movies at Target, Best Buy, Frys / Outpost

Best Buy - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Blu-Ray 10/14
Starting this coming Sunday for 29.99 Buy one Blu-ray get one FREE!!

BD's restricted to:
Invincible
Chicken Little
Wild Hogs
Eight Below
POTC 1 and 2
Gone in 60 Seconds
The Lookout
Pearl Harbor
Apocolypto
Deja Vu
Guardian
The Prestige
Enemy of the State

Frys/Outpost.com - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Blu-Ray 10/14
You may also buy the Blu-Ray Titles In-Store for Buy one get one free for $20 some available Blu-Ray Titles for $10:
Bram Stoker's Dracula
http://www.outpost.com/product/5367218 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5367218)
The Fifth Element (Re-Mastered)
http://www.outpost.com/product/5349288 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5349288)
The Replacement Killers
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338208 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338208)
A Few Good Men
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338158 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338158)
Memoirs of a Geisha
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338078 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338078)
Underworld
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338068 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338068)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
http://www.outpost.com/product/5301378 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5301378)
Immortal Beloved
http://www.outpost.com/product/5301188 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5301188)
The House of Flying Daggers
http://www.outpost.com/product/4827580 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4827580)
Hitch
http://www.outpost.com/product/4827590 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4827590)
Black Hawk Down
http://www.outpost.com/product/4896120 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4896120)
Tears of the Sun
http://www.outpost.com/product/4953621 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4953621)
Layer Cake
http://www.outpost.com/product/5000585 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5000585)
Curse of the Golden Flower
http://www.outpost.com/product/5129256 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5129256)
Donnie Brasco
http://www.outpost.com/product/5196476 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5196476)
Hellboy
http://www.outpost.com/product/5235647 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5235647)
Kung Fu Hustle
http://www.outpost.com/product/4822570 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4822570)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
http://www.outpost.com/product/4827560 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4827560)
Wild Things
http://www.outpost.com/product/5268487 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5268487)
The Patriot
http://www.outpost.com/product/5268567 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5268567)
• Blu-Ray Planet Earth Collection $49.99 plus shipping (about $5)
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5165236

Target
List unknown

[oaktown2000]

Frys/Outpost.com - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Blu-Ray 10/14
You may also buy the Blu-Ray Titles In-Store for Buy one get one free for $20 some available Blu-Ray Titles for $10:
Bram Stoker's Dracula
http://www.outpost.com/product/5367218 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5367218)
The Fifth Element (Re-Mastered)
http://www.outpost.com/product/5349288 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5349288)
The Replacement Killers
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338208 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338208)
A Few Good Men
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338158 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338158)
Memoirs of a Geisha
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338078 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338078)
Underworld
http://www.outpost.com/product/5338068 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5338068)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
http://www.outpost.com/product/5301378 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5301378)
Immortal Beloved
http://www.outpost.com/product/5301188 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5301188)
The House of Flying Daggers
http://www.outpost.com/product/4827580 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4827580)
Hitch
http://www.outpost.com/product/4827590 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4827590)
Black Hawk Down
http://www.outpost.com/product/4896120 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4896120)
Tears of the Sun
http://www.outpost.com/product/4953621 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4953621)
Layer Cake
http://www.outpost.com/product/5000585 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5000585)
Curse of the Golden Flower
http://www.outpost.com/product/5129256 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5129256)
Donnie Brasco
http://www.outpost.com/product/5196476 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5196476)
Hellboy
http://www.outpost.com/product/5235647 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5235647)
Kung Fu Hustle
http://www.outpost.com/product/4822570 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4822570)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
http://www.outpost.com/product/4827560 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/4827560)
Wild Things
http://www.outpost.com/product/5268487 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5268487)
The Patriot
http://www.outpost.com/product/5268567 (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=629000&u2=http://www.outpost.com/product/5268567)
• Blu-Ray Planet Earth Collection $49.99 plus shipping (about $5)
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5165236



I am ******ed sometimes...so please forgive me. But is there any "catch" on those links......or are those Blu-Rays on sale for $9.99...and that's it? Planet Earth for $49.99?



All of those links have "One Day Sale"......is this today.....or on 10/14????

[IceRat]

as I understand it starting 10/14 Frys (b&m) will have buy one BR get one at $20 get one free of the titles listed (other than Planet Earth) but they are now available via Fry's online site (Outpost.com) @ $10 each and Planet Earth is on sale for $50

capice'?

[JaylisJayP]

icerat...where'd you see/hear about Target having a sale?

[ewto16]

Ummm.....can someone clue me in as to why I wouldn't want to take part in this deal at Fry's?

Are they any reviews on the Dracula picture quality?

[IceRat]

icerat...where'd you see/hear about Target having a sale?
I think it is pretty much speculation that BD promotions were set up with retailers to counter the Transformers release next week

I'll provide concrete info about Target if and when I find it

[oaktown2000]

wow....and $127.40 later....I have

Planet Earth
Tears of the Sun
Kung Fu Hustle
Black Hawk Down
Curse of the Golden Flower
House of the Flying Daggers
Layer Cake
Donnie Brasco

Thanks Icerat....great post.

[IceRat]

some more updated info on the Frys/Outpost deal ... some HDDVD on sale as well

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=514286

[oaktown2000]

Ummm.....can someone clue me in as to why I wouldn't want to take part in this deal at Fry's?

Are they any reviews on the Dracula picture quality?


Well...if you want one of those movies for $10...you could get it now.

If there is another movie you were anticpating on buying...you could wait until 10/14.....buy that movie from Frys....then get one of the ones listed for free....or get basically $10 off any other BluRay

Me personally, there's nothing (at full retail) that I'm looking to buy....so i just jumped on the $9.99 (PE for $49.99) sale right now.

[ewto16]

Is the buy 1 get 1 only at their retail stores? We don't have Fry's around Ohio. If it is online, then I might wait until next week and get the Prestige and some others.

[ewto16]

Has anyone seen PE on Blu-ray? Is it worth $50?

[JaylisJayP]

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=30820

this spot does the best job of describing the PQ of dracula.

I'm getting Dracula and A Few Good Men, maybe 1 more...I already have the rest of the blu-ray ones for sale at Frys.

[JaylisJayP]

Has anyone seen PE on Blu-ray? Is it worth $50?

a big Yes there.

[oaktown2000]

You're getting confused dude...or I'm confused.

You're talking about the Disney (the Prestige) buy one...get one free....that's at Best Buy starting 10/14


Fry's is the other deal.

[oaktown2000]

Has anyone seen PE on Blu-ray? Is it worth $50?

IMO...yes

[ewto16]

Frys/Outpost.com - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Blu-Ray 10/14
You may also buy the Blu-Ray Titles In-Store for Buy one get one free for $20 some available Blu-Ray Titles for $10:

This is what I was referring to.

[PrimeBane]

Keith, you are sooooo addicted now :p

[oaktown2000]

This is what I was referring to.


Well...it does say "IN STORE"...in big bold black letters....and you did say you didn't live near one....right?

[oaktown2000]

Keith, you are sooooo addicted now :p


I know...I know :o

I better hope and pray that wifey is in a "movie watchin" mood when they are delivered....or I might just be sleeping on the same couch that I'll be watching them from :D

[ewto16]

Well...it does say "IN STORE"...in big bold black letters....and you did say you didn't live near one....right?

Well, the big black letter are my addition, but I just wanted to be sure on that part of it, since the sentance sort of runs together. You know I'm not that bright from your days in the SFL, or did you forget already? :D

[JaylisJayP]

Dracula and A Few Good Men for $26 dlvd with the UPS ground option.

Not bad! Can't wait for the Best Buy sale, either...probably going for Apocalypto and Enemy of the State

[oaktown2000]

Well, the big black letter are my addition, but I just wanted to be sure on that part of it, since the sentance sort of runs together. You know I'm not that bright from your days in the SFL, or did you forget already? :D


Well...you're probably better off just getting any of those for $9.99 from the site (or PE for $49.99)....and then on 10/14.....going to Best Buy and buying the Prestige and then picking another Disney movie for free.

I wouldn't mind going and getting Apocolypto and Gone in 60 Seconds (yes...I actually like this film...despite Cage's terrible acting) at Best Buy on Sunday.....but I seriously doubt I'll even remember admist the NFL and Fantasy Football.

[oaktown2000]

I love this thread. My Credit Card company...loves this thread. My Sony Rewards account...loves this thread.

[ewto16]

My wife hates this thread.

[ewto16]

Any word on a Blu-Ray import of Transformers? I know it ws brought up a couple days ago.

[PrimeBane]

there is no such beast... the only BD Transformers is of the 1985 cartoon I believe.

[ewto16]

there is no such beast... the only BD Transformers is of the 1985 cartoon I believe.

Sigh....looks like I'm stuck with the DVD next week then. :(

[oaktown2000]

go on ebay and buy an one of those empty Blu-Ray cases....cut out the transfomer DVD insert...put it in your new BR case...and put it with the rest of the collection. Your PS3 will upconvert the DVD and it will be fine until it finally does come out :D

[ewto16]

Friggin tax!!! Why am I getting charged tax if there isn't a Fry's in OH? BS!! :mad: :mad:

Planet Earth Collection [Blu-Ray] 1 $49.99 $49.99
Donnie Brasco [Blu-Ray] 1 $9.99 $9.99
Memoirs of a Geisha [Blu-Ray] 1 $9.99 $9.99
The Fifth Element (Re-Mastered)[Blu-Ray] 1 $9.99 $9.99
Bram Stoker's Dracula [Blu-Ray] 1 $9.99 $9.99

subtotal $89.95
tax $6.48
Ground Shipping $6.09

total $102.52

I guess if i look at it more, I got all five of those for about $20 a piece which seems like a good deal.

[PrimeBane]

LOL

From the early reviews, the TF disk is just flat out amazing... I bet we'll see a deal or two pop up with the 360 addon and TF in the next few weeks.

[ewto16]

As HD-DVD player prices drop, the add-on becomes less attractive in my mind. I'd rather have a seperate component that isn't tied to a 360 that could die at anytime. Plus, I don't have to deal with the 360 at all then either.

[oaktown2000]

As HD-DVD player prices drop, the add-on becomes less attractive in my mind. I'd rather have a seperate component that isn't tied to a 360 that could die at anytime. Plus, I don't have to deal with the 360 at all then either.

Exactly why I haven't bought an add on for my 360. I'll continue to wait. Then eventually I'll just get a stand alone player.

[YankeeTim]

i think i have become addicted to buying these now. I just ordered 2 more from the frys deal, so thanks for posting it. Bought the galapagos blu ray the other day and still waiting on a bluray to be delivered..So i am thinking of getting a hd dvd player for xmas so i can have both formats..now i need to get rid of all the regular dvds that i dont care for and buy new blu rays..

[JaylisJayP]

I'd guess by this time next year the stand-alone players will be the same price as the HD DVD add-on since they have that new deal with the company putting out cheap HD DVD players...but then again they'll probably drop the add-on to $129 or something like that. Still, you can't go wrong.

[JaylisJayP]

I've heard a couple others talk about it, but I think I seriously AM addicted. As soon as I buy one or two I'm back online looking for what else is out there. I must have 20-30 that I haven't even opened yet.

That's just sick now that I think about it. Maybe I should slow down.....?

[oaktown2000]

You should.

You just need a reality check. Remember back to your extensive DVD collection (assuming you have/had one). How many of those movies do you really think you will watch over and over again. I'm guilty of it as well. I just bought all of those Blu Rays...and the only one that I know for a fact I will watch over and over is PE. I just couldn't pass up the $9.99. But....I probably should have...as I'll watch those movies once......and I could have just rented them from Blockbuster for $5 instead of paying $10.

Everytime you think of a buying a Blu Ray....just think to yourself...my child's tuition ;)

It's the herder/gatherer instilled in all of us males....we like to collect shlt...it's that simple.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, so...I had second thoughts about Dracula and switched my order.

A Few Good Men blu-ray
Replacement Killers blu-ray

$26 dlvd....man at this rate my blu-rays will surpass my HD DVDs!

[JaylisJayP]

You should.

You just need a reality check. Remember back to your extensive DVD collection (assuming you have/had one). How many of those movies do you really think you will watch over and over again. I'm guilty of it as well. I just bought all of those Blu Rays...and the only one that I know for a fact I will watch over and over is PE. I just couldn't pass up the $9.99. But....I probably should have...as I'll watch those movies once......and I could have just rented them from Blockbuster for $5 instead of paying $10.

Everytime you think of a buying a Blu Ray....just think to yourself...my child's tuition ;)

It's the herder/gatherer instilled in all of us males....we like to collect shlt...it's that simple.

how true....and how powerless I am against it right now...but there's hope. I was able to effectively stop buying sportspicks this year...so I do have some willpower in there somewhere.

[PrimeBane]

I'm so weak... I blame you guys :p

Ordered Pirates 2, The Prestige, Apocalypto and Bridge to Teribithia (for the kids).

Not bad for $17 each :)

[Hokies]

Just ordered a whole bunch of Blu and HD

My daughter wants to thank you for having no lunch next week :)

[civictyperboy]

Well I just picked up 4 movies, Casino, Dracula, and the Mission impossible movies

[MPCanes]

Thank god i'm not interested in any of those really, or I've already bought the ones I want...

Transformers this week though, woohoo

[JaylisJayP]

looks like that Disney sale does extend to Target, also, as was posted by someone over at AVS.

[SBrooks1]

Finally found a copy of Twilight Zone: The Movie on HD-DVD while working at Best Buy last night. I was too tired to watch this last night but I did pop it in this morning and watched some of it. Very impressed! This is one of my favorite movies of all time and in HD it looks VERY nice. Their original print must be in very nice shape because it cleaned up amazingly well for HD. The TrueHD soundtrack started off a little weird with Burgess Meredith's intro. The sonic positioning was all over the place, maybe it was intentional. Like at the end when he says "The Twilight Zone" they had it coming out of the rear's which struck me as a little odd. I only delved into the first story so far and it looks and sounds really good. The score really sounds good here. Very impressed so far. I plan on giving it a full screening tomorrow night.

[freezerfuel]

Twilight Zone and Transformers... among a bunch of other titles I'll buy this month these 2 are what it's all about baby.

Anyway, thought I read somewhere (maybe this thread) that there is a firmware update for the A2 that allows it to pump out a 1080p signal, anyone know anything about this? I'm wanting to buy a second player soon and use the older one for the TV, after I get a receiver... these composite cables are killing me.

[freezerfuel]

Crap, nevermind.

This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output to the HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players. For the HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba

[WingNut 25]

I have a Fry's just down the freeway from my house so I'll be stopping in to pick up the Blu Ray movies on that list that I want.

[GPWYANKEE]

Man im bummed-Picked up Top Gun on HD-Movie was great but they left off all the special features from the double disc edition that was released.What a load of crapola that is.

[GPWYANKEE]

By the way-Anybody have any used HD Dvds theyre looking to cash?Lmk.:o

[grif32]

Man im bummed-Picked up Top Gun on HD-Movie was great but they left off all the special features from the double disc edition that was released.What a load of crapola that is.

Garth how was the PQ and AQ on it?

I just bought it from james and just waiting for it to arrive.

Chris

[grif32]

By the way-Anybody have any used HD Dvds theyre looking to cash?Lmk.:o

Check EBgames or Gamestop at the mall. They have a buy 2 get 1 free and the HD DVD's are alwasy MINT.

Mine had some BR but didnt pick anything up today.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Garth how was the PQ and AQ on it?

I just bought it from james and just waiting for it to arrive.

Chris


Picture Quality and sound were great.It has True HD sound which helps.

[WingNut 25]

I read the Top Gun review on HighDefDigest and decided to skip on the upgrade since it is a bare-bones release.

Went to Fry's today and picked these up on their sales:

Blu Ray: Underworld, Layer Cake, The Patriot and Donnie Brasco
HD DVD: We Were Soldiers, The Untouchables, Sleepy Hollow and Mission Impossible:2

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Went by my local record store today and picked up
28 Weeks Later BD ($15.99)
Surf's Up BD ($14.99)

Both were used

[grif32]

Went by my local record store today and picked up
28 Weeks Later BD ($15.99)
Surf's Up BD ($14.99)

Both were used

If you come across another 28 weeks later.

PLMK

thanks
chris

[PrimeBane]

A warning to those with the 360 addon and Knocked up... let the cookie download finish before you watch the movie and definately do not cancel it.

I made the mistake of cancelling the DL... well did that ever F up my 360.

First, the rear USB stopped working. Thus the addon wasn't recognized nor was my wireless. Then, I couldn't connect any wireless controllers.

I finally got the addon to work by plugging the usb into the front. Even then Knocked Up wouldn't work and the 360 wouldn't recognize the controllers. I thought for sure I'd be calling for a coffin again.

But thank god for AVS... I found out I needed to delete the file/cookie from the addon and let it DL again. That did the trick :)

Now all is well again.

[Hokies]

Went by my local record store today and picked up
28 Weeks Later BD ($15.99)
Surf's Up BD ($14.99)

Both were used

Dib on 28 weeks once you want to sell it :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Does anyone else get headaches when they watch to much HD material?

[Hokies]

My problem is I buy way too much movies and not watching them. I have so many still sealed.

[PrimeBane]

Does anyone else get headaches when they watch to much HD material?

I used to... after I added backlighting to the tv it solved the problem. :)

[SBrooks1]

Why didn't you guys tell me Galapagos wasn't in surround sound??? I popped it in a few minutes ago and noticed my rear speakers wasn't working. Then I look at the back of the case and I see it's in Stereo. :mad:

[ChosenSpawN]

Hey all. I'm new to the whole HD craze. This thread has been delightfully informative for a "newb" like me and the links that's been provided has proved most invaluable in helping me to thoroughly research so that I feel confident enough to make an informed decision on purchasing an HDTV. I've since narrowed down my two choices and I was hoping what everyone's opinion were on these two plasma TVs:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8509081&type=product&id=1186005526959

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8330987&type=product&id=1175389260793

They both have the size and specs I was looking for; they both have similar price tags too. I've read very good things about the panasonic--good enough that I read on one of the customer reviews that it was voted overall best flat-panel TV by a credible magazine. However, as for the samsung, I haven't really come across it much just from simply googling it on the internet compared to the abundance of reviews that came up from googling the panasonic. I've seen the PQ on the panasonic in-store but I don't believe i've come across the samsung yet. It is for these reasons i'm leaning towards the panasonic. Yet it's hard to ignore the 15000:1 contrast ratio on the samsung as opposed to the 5000:1 on the panasonic as well as the 3 HDMI inputs vs the 2 with pnasonic. Has anyone seen both of these in-person? Or does anyone here know much about this samsung model in general?

Also, I had another basic question regarding DVD upconversion. I believe i've read some posts about this from the previous pages back, but I still need some clarification. I'm still thinking of buying another HDTV for a bedroom but do not want to shell out more mula for another 1080P. Thus i'm looking for somewhere around the size range of 26-32." So my question is, will a DVD upconversion be enough to take advantage of the PQ from a 720P HDTV or will I be able to see the difference with an HDDVD/BD player that pumps out 1080P? In other words, does it make sense to buy another HD disc player for an HDTV with a native resolution of 720P or will a DVD upconversion suffice??

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and/or opinions as well as taking the time to read this :cool:

[JaylisJayP]

Well, I did my damage with the Disney Buy 1, Get 1 sale....6 movies. Great deal, too good to pass up. What'd everyone else get?

make that 8 movies :) FYI...this deal works at Amazon.com also!

[JaylisJayP]

Hey all. I'm new to the whole HD craze. This thread has been delightfully informative for a "newb" like me and the links that's been provided has proved most invaluable in helping me to thoroughly research so that I feel confident enough to make an informed decision on purchasing an HDTV. I've since narrowed down my two choices and I was hoping what everyone's opinion were on these two plasma TVs:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8509081&type=product&id=1186005526959

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8330987&type=product&id=1175389260793

They both have the size and specs I was looking for; they both have similar price tags too. I've read very good things about the panasonic--good enough that I read on one of the customer reviews that it was voted overall best flat-panel TV by a credible magazine. However, as for the samsung, I haven't really come across it much just from simply googling it on the internet compared to the abundance of reviews that came up from googling the panasonic. I've seen the PQ on the panasonic in-store but I don't believe i've come across the samsung yet. It is for these reasons i'm leaning towards the panasonic. Yet it's hard to ignore the 15000:1 contrast ratio on the samsung as opposed to the 5000:1 on the panasonic as well as the 3 HDMI inputs vs the 2 with pnasonic. Has anyone seen both of these in-person? Or does anyone here know much about this samsung model in general?

Also, I had another basic question regarding DVD upconversion. I believe i've read some posts about this from the previous pages back, but I still need some clarification. I'm still thinking of buying another HDTV for a bedroom but do not want to shell out more mula for another 1080P. Thus i'm looking for somewhere around the size range of 26-32." So my question is, will a DVD upconversion be enough to take advantage of the PQ from a 720P HDTV or will I be able to see the difference with an HDDVD/BD player that pumps out 1080P? In other words, does it make sense to buy another HD disc player for an HDTV with a native resolution of 720P or will a DVD upconversion suffice??

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and/or opinions as well as taking the time to read this :cool:

In short...

The DVD Upconversion will be noticeable, but that's more dependant on the quality of your upconversion DVD player than your TV (in my opinion). The PS3 is a hell of an upconverter.

As for the difference between and upconverted DVD and an HD DVD/blu-ray, there is a major difference. Doesn't matter if your TV is 720p native (both of mine are)...at anything 50" or less, you wouldn't notice a difference to 1080p anyway (I can't at larger sizes either, but that's just me).

As for the TV, I personally have and LOVE the Panasonic plasma I got a couple months ago, so I highly recommend the Panasonic brand. However, Samsung is a decent brand in the high-def field, as well, and while a 15,000:1 contrast ratio is obviously better than 5,000:1, don't let that be the deciding factor. The only thing I can suggest is to try to find locations that have them in store and do an on-site comparison.

Everyone's eyes are different, and everyone's rooms are different, so no 1 opinion is better than your own under your own conditions. That said, you probably can't go wrong with either set there...so it might come down to price and your gut feeling.

Hope that helps.

[grif32]

Hey all. I'm new to the whole HD craze. This thread has been delightfully informative for a "newb" like me and the links that's been provided has proved most invaluable in helping me to thoroughly research so that I feel confident enough to make an informed decision on purchasing an HDTV. I've since narrowed down my two choices and I was hoping what everyone's opinion were on these two plasma TVs:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8509081&type=product&id=1186005526959

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8330987&type=product&id=1175389260793

They both have the size and specs I was looking for; they both have similar price tags too. I've read very good things about the panasonic--good enough that I read on one of the customer reviews that it was voted overall best flat-panel TV by a credible magazine. However, as for the samsung, I haven't really come across it much just from simply googling it on the internet compared to the abundance of reviews that came up from googling the panasonic. I've seen the PQ on the panasonic in-store but I don't believe i've come across the samsung yet. It is for these reasons i'm leaning towards the panasonic. Yet it's hard to ignore the 15000:1 contrast ratio on the samsung as opposed to the 5000:1 on the panasonic as well as the 3 HDMI inputs vs the 2 with pnasonic. Has anyone seen both of these in-person? Or does anyone here know much about this samsung model in general?

Also, I had another basic question regarding DVD upconversion. I believe i've read some posts about this from the previous pages back, but I still need some clarification. I'm still thinking of buying another HDTV for a bedroom but do not want to shell out more mula for another 1080P. Thus i'm looking for somewhere around the size range of 26-32." So my question is, will a DVD upconversion be enough to take advantage of the PQ from a 720P HDTV or will I be able to see the difference with an HDDVD/BD player that pumps out 1080P? In other words, does it make sense to buy another HD disc player for an HDTV with a native resolution of 720P or will a DVD upconversion suffice??

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and/or opinions as well as taking the time to read this :cool:

I would go with Panasonic. Great TV.

I think that small of a TV an upconversion DVD player will work fine. But for $199.00 Toshiba players its tough not to buy one because a decent upconversion DVD player will run you $100.00.

U WILL NOT benefit from 1080P on that samll of a screen at all..

[JaylisJayP]

^^^

guess that ended up not being so short :)

[ChosenSpawN]

thanks for the feedback Jay and grif. So both of you are suggesting that HDDVD/BD player with a 49" or smaller 720P HDTV will look just as clear as on a 1080P HDTV in the same size range?

in short:

HD DVD/BD player -> smaller 720P HDTVs = HDDVD/BD -> smaller 1080P HDTVs

[freezerfuel]

Transformers Review

http://www.tvpredictions.com/2007/10/hd-dvd-review-transformers.html

Video AND audio 5/5, hell yeah!!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/rockon.gif

Think I'm going to place an order for it and a few others on amazon to save a few bucks, with any luck it will get here by next weekend.

[JaylisJayP]

thanks for the feedback Jay and grif. So both of you are suggesting that HDDVD/BD player with a 49" or smaller 720P HDTV will look just as clear as on a 1080P HDTV in the same size range?

in short:

HD DVD/BD player -> smaller 720P HDTVs = HDDVD/BD -> smaller 1080P HDTVs

My personal belief and recommendation is that your money is better spend on a larger TV/better brand than 1080p over 720p with all other things considered, even above 50", but definitely at 50" or below.

Some people will advocate for 1080p no matter what with a blu-ray player because it's a 1080p source, but again, I couldn't tell the difference with my own eyes...and at some point, there's only so much detail the human eye can understand anyway.

Enjoy!

[JaylisJayP]

Transformers Review

http://www.tvpredictions.com/2007/10/hd-dvd-review-transformers.html

Video AND audio 5/5, hell yeah!!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/rockon.gif

Think I'm going to place an order for it and a few others on amazon to save a few bucks, with any luck it will get here by next weekend.

This is mine at Best Buy since I'll get them to match Target's (Amazon's) price and I have a $5 rewards certificate...so it'll be about 22 before tax.

Can't wait, I haven't even seen this yet!!!

[IceRat]

Like I said, looks like Sony pulled out all the stops to make sure they lost little to no market share with the release of Transformers coming up .... once again the format war benefits the consumer

amazon BOGO Blu-Ray deal....
may even be cheaper for some than the Frys deal was since no tax (and possible free shipping)


http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_5653202_1/102-9992763-3110500?ie=UTF8&docId=1000146321&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=special-offers-1&pf_rd_r=1XGKMB6EER9VM1FW12XT&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=316730901&pf_rd_i=B000NQQ4ME


Titles by price:

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE

$15.95
King Arthur (Director's Cut)

$19.95
Remember the Titans
Finding Neverland
G.I. Jane
The Hunted Mansion
Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back

$20.95
The Guardian
Dinosaur

$23.95
Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Carribbean: The Cures of the Black Pearl
Mel Gibson's Apocalypto
Wild Hogs
Pearl Harbor
Deja Vu
Bridgeto Terabithia
The Prestige
Chicken Little
Chicago
Reign of Fire
Eight Below
Flightplan
The Wild
Roving Mars
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Gone in 60 Seconds
Enemy of the State
The Lookout
Sky High
Primeval
Ladder 49
The Borthers Grimm
The Great Raid
Dark Water
Goal! The Dream Begins
Glory Road
Cassanova
Annapolis

$27.95
Invincible

[IceRat]

Circuit City's BOGO list

$24.99 for 2
Black Hawk Down
Finding Neverland
G.I. Jane
Haunted Mansion
House of Flying Daggers
Into the Blue
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
King Arthur
Knights Tale, A
Kung Fu Hustle
Layer Cake
Memento
Remember the Titans
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Stealth
Tears of the Sun

$29.99 for 2
Annapolis
Apocalypto
Bridge to Terabithia
Brothers Grimm
Casanova
Casino Royale
Chicago
Chicken Little
Click
Dark Water
Deja Vu
Dinosaur
Eight Below
Enemy of the State
Flightplan
Glory Road
Gone in 60 Seconds
Great Raid, The
Guardian, The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Invincible
Ladder 49
Lookout
Open Season
Pearl Harbor
Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest
Prestige, The
Primevil
Pursuit of Happyness
Queen, The
Reign of Fire
Rocky Balboa
Silent Hill
Sky High
Stranger than Fiction
Talladega Nights
Ultraviolet
Underworld Evolution
Wild Hogs
Wild, The

and at least part of Target's BOGO list
Select movies all $29.99
• Wild Hogs
• POTC 1&2
• The Lookout
• The Prestige
• Deja Vu
• Apocolypto
• Bridge To Terabithia
• Possibly More

[JaylisJayP]

i ended up getting 10 in total this weekend...

4 from Best Buy
2 from Target
2 from Amazon
2 from Frys.com

I'm picking up Transformers on Tuesday and then I'm done for a while.

[HollandX]

Amazon's sale is crap!

If they don't ship the same day, they're not free!

I'm trying to combine Deja Vu with Pearl Harbor. They ship a few days apart, so 1 isn't free!

[JaylisJayP]

Amazon's sale is crap!

If they don't ship the same day, they're not free!

I'm trying to combine Deja Vu with Pearl Harbor. They ship a few days apart, so 1 isn't free!

I'm trying to think why they wouldn't ship the same day...unless at this point in the sale they're out of stock on a few titles...

[IceRat]

Amazon's sale is crap!

If they don't ship the same day, they're not free!

I'm trying to combine Deja Vu with Pearl Harbor. They ship a few days apart, so 1 isn't free!
if that is all you are putting in your cart since it is BOGO wouldn't the total be $23.95?
the total must be $25 or over to qualify for free shipping

right?!

[HollandX]

well i have prime, so shipping is free regardless.

but when i put both of those titles in my cart I get charged $47.whatever and neither are free.

they are shipping at different times. :(

i forget which one, but one ships later in the week.

[IceRat]

weird
I just tried adding both to my cart and changed to free super saver shipping and it looks like it would have gone through (did not finalize order)

[HollandX]

i changed it to standard. still nuttin. still won't combine.

http://i21.tinypic.com/izn5vm.jpg

[HollandX]

OMG! I just created a new Amazon.com account and used that!

THE DVDS SHIPPED TOGETHER AND I GOT THE DISCOUNT!

I used free Super Saver shipping.

I was being penalized for paying for Prime on my real account. awesome.

[IceRat]

^ no idea dude
that isn't the screen I am getting

mine shows
items: $47.90
shipping & handling: $3.97
promotion applied: - $23.95
total before tax: $27.92
estimated tax: 0
order total: $27.92

when I click to free shipping

items: $47.90
shipping & handling: $3.97
super saver discount: - $3.97
promotion applied: - $23.95
total before tax: $23.95
estimated tax: 0
order total: $27.92
you got free shipping

[IceRat]

OMG! I just created a new Amazon.com account and used that!

THE DVDS SHIPPED TOGETHER AND I GOT THE DISCOUNT!

I used free Super Saver shipping.

I was being penalized for paying for Prime on my real account. awesome.
bingo... nice job

[HollandX]

Now I have to make money to pay for all this stuff.

Price delivered:

Blu-ray
$35: Nip/Tuck Season 4 (Gently Used)

HD DVD
$18: Four Brothers (New and shrinkwrapped)
$18: The Rundown (New and shrinkwrapped. Small scratch across the UPC symbol on the back. I can take a pic if you want.)
$18: U-571 (New and shrinkwrapped, scratch down on the back cover. I can take a pic if you want.)


If you wanted to work out a trade, I'm looking for:

Blu-ray:
District B13
Fantastic Four 1
Fantastic Four 2

HD-DVD:
Blades of Glory
Knocked Up
Payback

[rsoaker23]

I was able to finally nab RoboCop for Blu Ray this weekend at Bestbuy...looks and sounds great

[JaylisJayP]

I was able to finally nab RoboCop for Blu Ray this weekend at Bestbuy...looks and sounds great

i saw it at my Best Buy, also, they had 2 copies...but man, $35 plus tax is too steep for me.

[civictyperboy]

30 bucks for transformers, was the movie even good? I never got to see it in theaters and I am to lazy to rent it from netflix...I saw the review, but I don't think i've ever spent more than 25 for any hd movie

[rsoaker23]

30 bucks for transformers, was the movie even good? I never got to see it in theaters and I am to lazy to rent it from netflix...I saw the review, but I don't think i've ever spent more than 25 for any hd movie

Yeah Transformers is worth it..saw it twice in the theaters

[PrimeBane]

If you liked Transformers in any of it's forms (G1, Beast Wars, Armada, etc) you'll like the movie. :)

[PrimeBane]

Did a mess of HD viewing this weekend :)

Friday night was Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer on BD... the film wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'd classify it as a fun flick that I'll watch again. Kids really liked it. PQ was good for the most part, but it didn't really pop like I thought it would.

Next on Friday was Knocked up on HD DVD... it wasn't the funniest film I'd ever seen and it turned out to be a lot more crude than I originally thought. Not sure if I'll watch this one again or not and it most certainly won't be viewed with the kids up.

Saturday Night was 1 episode of Heroes on HD DVD (still fantastic) and Apocalypto on BD. I have to say Apocalypto is one amazing movie... definately one to own IMO. The PQ is fantastic and the story even better. Beware there are subtitles if that's not your thing.

Tonight was Borat (upconverted DVD... funny/strange movie that I really don't have the yen to see again) and 28 Weeks Later on BD. 28 Weeks wasn't bad, but IMO it's not as good as 28 Days Later. PQ was average at best, but that's probably more due to the mood they wanted to give the film rather than the transfer. Its another film that I'm not sure if I'll watch it again, although I'd like to with the volumn cranked... the youngest complained she could hear all the "scary" parts so I had to turn it down.

And on another positive note, my copy of Transformers on HD DVD will ship tomorrow. :) That means I'll probably have it by Wednesday or Thursday. :(

[JaylisJayP]

What a novel concept Prime....actually watching the movies you buy!

Just kidding, I watched U-571 on HD DVD with my wife last night. Very good movie with what I consider top tier PQ...this one did pop, to my surprise since there are so many dark scenes. Audio was fantastic, too, you feel like you're being depth charged.

[ewto16]

Found out why Fry's charged me tax. They apparently have a shipping center in Ohio. That sucks. However, I did bet my movies today, and I just ordered them on Friday, so I can't complain at all.

Watched Knocked Up on Saturday. Everyone said it was the funniest movie of the year, and really it is not. It is an OK comedy at best.

[JaylisJayP]

Found out why Fry's charged me tax. They apparently have a shipping center in Ohio. That sucks. However, I did bet my movies today, and I just ordered them on Friday, so I can't complain at all.

Watched Knocked Up on Saturday. Everyone said it was the funniest movie of the year, and really it is not. It is an OK comedy at best.

I was really surprised at how quickly I got my movies from Fry's, too. Received them this morning!

[SBrooks1]

Can't wait for Transformers tomorrow!! The surround sound is gonna be a rockin' tomorrow night baby!!! :D

[PrimeBane]

What a novel concept Prime....actually watching the movies you buy!


Crazy isn't it? :p :D

I really have to make more time... I still have a small stack of HD movies I have yet to watch.

[GPWYANKEE]

Looking to score Knocked Up,Blades of Glory and Troy Directors Cut on HD Dvd if someone has them used for a good price.

[grif32]

Just got back from Circuit City and EVERY TITLE is ringing up BOGO. Grabbed Robo Cop for $15 UNREAL.

I think as long as you grab one off the list then it rings the others one's up at 1/2 off..

I picked up 6 movies for only $87.00 plus tax.

Going back for more later.

Chris

[freezerfuel]

HD DVD pick-ups.

Top Gun
We Were Soldiers
Aeon Flux


Wal-Mart's still trying to charge $40 for Knocked Up and Evan Almighty... Ha! Fat chance I'll spend $40 on a movie.

[oaktown2000]

I was really surprised at how quickly I got my movies from Fry's, too. Received them this morning!


When did you order? Was this for the $9.99/BOGO deal we were all getting on Friday from Outpost.com?

[HollandX]

Can't wait for Transformers tomorrow!! The surround sound is gonna be a rockin' tomorrow night baby!!! :D

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1110/transformers.html

[oaktown2000]

Crazy isn't it? :p :D

I really have to make more time... I still have a small stack of HD movies I have yet to watch.


My movies are starting to get backlogged as well. Between playing the 360/PS3, watching the few shows that I do watch like "the office" and "Ugly Betty" (don't laugh...the wife watched it and eventually...I just got hooked....it's pretty funny), watching English Premier League on Saturdays, and the NFL all day on Sunday and again on Monday night ....I just don't have the free time to sit down and watch a movie.

I think I need to come down with a 72 hour flu and stay home from work :D

[WingNut 25]

Anyone have the link to the Knocked Up cookie download issue? My add-on won't even recognize the film.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone have the link to the Knocked Up cookie download issue? My add-on won't even recognize the film.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=914559

[JaylisJayP]

When did you order? Was this for the $9.99/BOGO deal we were all getting on Friday from Outpost.com?

yes

[JaylisJayP]

grif...if you're going back...would you at all be able to pick up Robocop and/or The Fly for me at the $15 price? My Circuit City doesn't carry any of them and I've already bought all the Disney movies I want.

[oaktown2000]

yes


cool....seeing as how we're one zip code away from each other...I should also have mine today....yippee

[grif32]

grif...if you're going back...would you at all be able to pick up Robocop and/or The Fly for me at the $15 price? My Circuit City doesn't carry any of them and I've already bought all the Disney movies I want.

My buddy grabbed the other RoboCop that was there. I will double check again tonight when I go back.

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I got charged today for the Oceans Gift set at Warner so hopfully that ships soon. I dont think it comes out till Nov.

[JaylisJayP]

cool....seeing as how we're one zip code away from each other...I should also have mine today....yippee

which ones did you get through them?

[PrimeBane]

Another for my fellow Canucks... forget about the BD bogo at FS... go to HMV instead. The same titles are $26.99 each instead of $29.99. :)

[oaktown2000]

which ones did you get through them?

Planet Earth
Tears of the Sun
Kung Fu Hustle
Black Hawk Down
Curse of the Golden Flower
House of the Flying Daggers
Layer Cake
Donnie Brasco

[ewto16]

which ones did you get through them?

I got mine today as well, if that matters at all. I live in Ohio though.

Donnie Brasco
Memoirs of a Gesha
Fifth Element
Dracula
Planet Earth

[oaktown2000]

I need a favor from someone.

Does anyone here own the 300 DVD......not Blu Ray or HD DVD...but the plain old DVD?

If you do....can you list the movies they preview at the begining of the disc. I remember seeing this preview for this movie about warriors who are protecting this secret for centuries.......and if I'm not mistaken....it appeared that there were two previews for the same type of movie....one for the good guys side...and then another for the bad guy side. I also believe the film was made in Russia. Anybody have a clue what I'm talking about????

[PrimeBane]

Well, the HD DVD is a combo disk... shouldn't the DVD side be the same as the DVD only release?

[grif32]

ALL HD DVD'S AND BR ARE BOGO AT CC. I just bought a crap load. Unreal deal.

Transformers should be as well tomorrow.

Chris

[oaktown2000]

dunno....I don't partake on the "red" side.....yet

I just figured the HD combo disc would have previews for other HD combo discs coming out.....just like the Blu Ray does. I remember seeing the preview before I had my PS3 and rented the 300 DVD from Blockbuster

[PrimeBane]

If I remember, I'll check tonight... I'm pretty sure the DVD side of the combo is the same as the bare bones DVD version. Why make a 4th or 5th DVD master if you don't have to? :)

[JaylisJayP]

I got mine today as well, if that matters at all. I live in Ohio though.

Donnie Brasco
Memoirs of a Gesha
Fifth Element
Dracula
Planet Earth

mind poppoing in Dracula and giving a quick review on the PQ?

[JaylisJayP]

ALL HD DVD'S AND BR ARE BOGO AT CC. I just bought a crap load. Unreal deal.

Transformers should be as well tomorrow.

Chris

I think this is just select Circuit City stores, though....wish I lived close enough to just drive to one, but it'd take me a half hour.

[civictyperboy]

I'll have to hit up a CC tomorrow morning then, that will make transformers and easier buy if I get 2 for the price of 1

[grif32]

I think this is just select Circuit City stores, though....wish I lived close enough to just drive to one, but it'd take me a half hour.

Alot of people are reporting getting the deals after I posted it on AVSforum. I think its pretty much every CC but I bet 90% of them dont even know they have a sale going on :D

Going tomorrow morning to get Transformer.

Chris

[ewto16]

I will also be hitting up CC tomorrow if it is BOGO on all discs. I'll get TF while I'm there and probably a couple Blu-rays.

[ewto16]

mind poppoing in Dracula and giving a quick review on the PQ?

Can you remind me tomorrow? I don't have time at the moment.

[HollandX]

Do you have to BOGO the same format? Or can you BO HD and GO BD?

[grif32]

Do you have to BOGO the same format? Or can you BO HD and GO BD?

Mix and match works as well..

Chris

[YankeeTim]

went to circuit city and got 2 blu rays, 300 and casino royale. they had no clue about the deal. the manager came over and he said it would ring up that way. it seemed they didnt want people knowing about this deal. he told me it had to be ones on the list, but as you see i got 300 and its not on the list. hahaha.. great deal for 2. also my frys.com order tried to be delivered today but the courier i guess thought i lived in a sketchy neighborhood so he required a sig..im pretty sure i dont live in the hood..live in alexandria va..ordered friday..

[HollandX]

Mix and match works as well..

Chris

well paint me blue and call me a smurf!

[oaktown2000]

lol....I didn't know this was coming out on Blu Ray

http://image.allmusic.com/13/adg/cov200/dru400/u470/u47072to4gz.jpg


"WOLVERINNNNNNNNNNNNES!!!"

:D

[grif32]

LOL, bad day to own both. My wallet is hurting right now. Unreal deals. $12.50 - $15.00 for any HD DVD or BR $29.99 or less. Thats less the SD DVD. Major screw up by CC but oh well.. I am enjoying it. Wallet is not :)

Funny thing is no-one at CC knew about this deal..

Chris

[grif32]

OH man great great movie...

lol....I didn't know this was coming out on Blu Ray

http://image.allmusic.com/13/adg/cov200/dru400/u470/u47072to4gz.jpg


"WOLVERINNNNNNNNNNNNES!!!"

:D

[GPWYANKEE]

Pricey HD DVD Day for me-Thanks to Grif

Heres my list

Knocked Up
Bourne Identity
Bourne Supremacy
Troy Directors Cut
TMNT
Dune
Mission Impossible 1,2 and 3
Blood Diamond

[SBrooks1]

Had to make a run to Circuit City tonight as well..... :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/receipt.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Just got back from Circuit City myself....it was weird, they had the Blu-Rays buy 1, get 1 free but the HD DVDs just 50% off...hmm.

Anyway, picked up 8 more!!!

Blood Diamond HD DVD
The Jerk HD DVD
Bullitt HD DVD
Breach HD DVD
House of Wax HD DVD
Feast HD DVD

The Descent blu-ray
Vertical Limit blu-ray

I tried and tried, but for the life of me could not get Best Buy to match the deal. I wonder if this will still be going on tomorrow with Transformers coming out for HD DVD??

[JaylisJayP]

Just got back from Circuit City myself....it was weird, they had the Blu-Rays buy 1, get 1 free but the HD DVDs just 50% off...hmm.

Anyway, picked up 8 more!!!

Blood Diamond HD DVD
The Jerk HD DVD
Bullitt HD DVD
Breach HD DVD
House of Wax HD DVD
Feast HD DVD

The Descent blu-ray
Vertical Limit blu-ray

I tried and tried, but for the life of me could not get Best Buy to match the deal. I wonder if this will still be going on tomorrow with Transformers coming out for HD DVD??

[oaktown2000]

House of Wax HD DVD



http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL483/1154050/16976230/283525148.jpg

[MPCanes]

I need a favor from someone.

Does anyone here own the 300 DVD......not Blu Ray or HD DVD...but the plain old DVD?

If you do....can you list the movies they preview at the begining of the disc. I remember seeing this preview for this movie about warriors who are protecting this secret for centuries.......and if I'm not mistaken....it appeared that there were two previews for the same type of movie....one for the good guys side...and then another for the bad guy side. I also believe the film was made in Russia. Anybody have a clue what I'm talking about????

The "Watch" series of films. Day Night and Night Watch are 2 of the 3 in the trilogy that have been released in the US either in theaters or on disc.

[ChosenSpawN]

can anyone tell me how I can find out if an HDTV can play 1080p at 24 frames per second?

Also, regarding BOGO at circuit city. can anyone confirm that this is the same for the CC's here in the Bay Area? I just called and I was told by someone in the movie dept that th BOGO was only for BD

[oaktown2000]

The "Watch" series of films. Day Night and Night Watch are 2 of the 3 in the trilogy that have been released in the US either in theaters or on disc.


I knew I wasn't crazy. I was trying to explain them to a buddy of mine...and I could have sworn they were two separate movies...concerning the same overall theme.

Do you happen to know...are they any good?

Side note.....I didn't get my Fry's order like everyone else :(

[PrimeBane]

can anyone tell me how I can find out if an HDTV can play 1080p at 24 frames per second?


I believe that any new model 1080p set with HDMI 1.3 will do it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I also went to CC today and picked up 8 titles for $120. The one I went to said that the deal should be going on tomorrow as well. So I will try to pick up Transformers for 50% off

[ChosenSpawN]

I believe that any new model 1080p set with HDMI 1.3 will do it.

and how do I find out if the 1080P set has HDMI 1.3? :D

[JaylisJayP]

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL483/1154050/16976230/283525148.jpg


Dude!!! I liked House of Wax a lot....

"I saiiiid Ha Ha."

[PrimeBane]

and how do I find out if the 1080P set has HDMI 1.3? :D

Start by checking the specs at the company's website... if it's not there, email them. You could also check out AVSForum for the info.

[MPCanes]

I knew I wasn't crazy. I was trying to explain them to a buddy of mine...and I could have sworn they were two separate movies...concerning the same overall theme.

Do you happen to know...are they any good?

Side note.....I didn't get my Fry's order like everyone else :(

Never saw any of them - I've heard they are above average; at the very least, very, very stylistically well done.

[Hokies]

How come when I went to CC on Sunday and 2 movies weren't in the deal: 8 Below and Chicken Little.

Are you guys sure that's for ALL Blu and HD?

[grif32]

How come when I went to CC on Sunday and 2 movies weren't in the deal: 8 Below and Chicken Little.

Are you guys sure that's for ALL Blu and HD?

The deal started Monday 15th. At my CC ALL HD and BR were 50%

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

How come when I went to CC on Sunday and 2 movies weren't in the deal: 8 Below and Chicken Little.

Are you guys sure that's for ALL Blu and HD?

if you really want these two movies just go to Best Buy or Target, they should be part of the Buena Vista Buy 1, Get 1 Free sale, as well.

[JaylisJayP]

As far as the Circuit City deal is concerned...someone at AVS posted this, so I'll just pass it along.

ALL the Circuit City's are having this deal, the employees just need to know to enter 02 for the promotion near the very end of the checkout process.

[SBrooks1]

ALL the Circuit City's are having this deal, the employees just need to know to enter 02 for the promotion near the very end of the checkout process.

That's not true. When I bought my 8 movies last night she didn't have to do anything. There's a little white "S" to the left of each item as it rings up. When another movie $29.99 or less is rung up both white "S's" beside each item turns green showing a promo/discount is being applied automatically.

[jon finfan]

I think I got a great deal. First Troy SE was 29.99 at my CC and it rung up 12.50. Than I got into my truck to look over my deals and found that the cashier didnt ring up superman returns. So I got 7 movies for the price of 6 and Troy for 12.50. Good day indeed!! :D

[grif32]

TRANSFORMERs IS INCLUDED IN THE BOGO DEAL AT CC. UNREAL..

Go get them before they sell out at that price.

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Ill be there right after I go to TRU. I have $90 on a CC gift card that needs to be spent. Plus a lil more on the credit card :D

[SBrooks1]

TRANSFORMERs IS INCLUDED IN THE BOGO DEAL AT CC. UNREAL..

Go get them before they sell out at that price.

Indeed :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/transformers-receipt.jpg

[PrimeBane]

You afraid you're going to wear out a copy Brooks? ;)

[SBrooks1]

You afraid you're going to wear out a copy Brooks? ;)

Bought one for a friend :D

[JaylisJayP]

Minor disappointment for me this morning as Circuit City didnt' get any Transformers HD DVD in....if you can believe that.

Anyway, I got it at Best Buy and used a reward zone certificate.

Did take advantage one more time on the 50% off deal at CC....

American Psycho blu-ray
28 Days Later blu-ray
Mission Impossible HD DVD
Flags of our Fathers HD DVD

[HollandX]

THANK YOU INTERNETS!!!!1111111

I just got HD-DVDs Transformers, Knocked Up, Payback, and BD Fantastic Four 2 for $12.50-$15 each!

[HollandX]

Minor disappointment for me this morning as Circuit City didnt' get any Transformers HD DVD in....if you can believe that.


If you throw a hissy, you should get a $24 gift card for your trouble. It's IN their Sunday circular as being in stock on Tuesday.