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

[GPWYANKEE]

Going to grab the double disc Face Off HD DVD this weekend.The sound should be stellar compared to the sad sound on the regular dvd.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im up to 103 HD movies. Damm that BOGO deal!!!!

[oaktown2000]

Thanks man. I was confused why people on avs were flaming me when I wrote that he wanted me to keep it. They acted like I was ripping him off. You're probably right though, just haters.


I'm not jealous at all. I was just wondering since it seems that guy went above and beyond to help you out. I was just wondering if you reciprocated the gesture.

[ewto16]

I only have like 10 BR movies. I feel like such a noob on here. My wallet can't possibly keep up with some of you though. I have no idea what some of you do to make the kind of cash you do, but I wish I did it as well. Maybe someday. :D

[GPWYANKEE]

The playstation 3 is tempting-Id want the one that plays PS2 games also though.Amazon seems to have a decent deal-499 with 7 movies.Sony style is 399 with 5 movies if you open a account.Anything better out there??

[SBrooks1]

I screened some scenes from all the Kubrick movies I bought on Blu-ray yesterday last night and I'm really impressed with them. Full Metal Jacket finally looks really good. Eyes Wide Shut looks really good even though I had heard it had a lot of grain, which I didn't notice a lot of. The Shining looks amazing! Lots of depth and color. But 2001, wow.....absolutely amazing picture quality for such an old film. The colors are striking! But above all the PCM soundtracks on them all really shine for me. Especially with all the classical music in 2001. I really put my home theater through the ropes last night screening all of them. Now I just have to find the time to watch them all properly... :D

[grif32]

The playstation 3 is tempting-Id want the one that plays PS2 games also though.Amazon seems to have a decent deal-499 with 7 movies.Sony style is 399 with 5 movies if you open a account.Anything better out there??

Get the 60 gig then. The new 40 gig wont play PS2 games

chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Get the 60 gig then. The new 40 gig wont play PS2 games

chris


Is there a better deal out there on the 60 Gig??

[IceRat]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5303673&sourceid=41574218150288517415

Walmart.com has PS3 60gb with free 1 game, 1 remote control for $499. (before shipping + tax)

5 blu-ray movie from mail-in

Game selection:
Heavenly Sword
NBA 08
Lair
Warhawk
Resistance
Motorstorm
Formula One Championship

[HollandX]

Is there a better deal out there on the 60 Gig??

:confused:

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=020071

[IceRat]

that is missing 40 g's as well as some other stuff he might or might not want and is not in stock

[ewto16]

The 20GB version also plays the old PS2 games, if you can still find one. It should be even cheaper, but not likely to include anything more than the standard 5 BR deal. You can always upgrade the hard drive later.

Doesn't include Wi-fi and memory card slots though.

[thaderules]

I'm not jealous at all. I was just wondering since it seems that guy went above and beyond to help you out. I was just wondering if you reciprocated the gesture.

It was more of a comment towards the avsforum members, which Grif32 is a part of. They're calling me a sociopath and scam artist even though the seller is fully aware of the situation. I've already offerred to pay him for his troubles but he wouldn't take the money at all. But I guess to that forum, if an owner is knowingly giving his player for free, he's been conned.

Anyhow, enough of that topic back to HD-DVD. I changed my analog speaker settings to "small" and more bass can be felt. Especially in Shooter when it was close to none the first time I watched it. Transformers is getting more bass as well. Woo hoo!

[pbspectre]

hopefully someone here will know how to do this:

i'm wanting to be able to run my 360 (which i'm using for my main DVD player) through these speakers (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121121) without having to keep switching plugs between my 360 and my PC...also, if possible, i'd like to be able to use the speakers for this TV (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16889179002)...i'm thinking i'm going to have to get something like a Creative DDTS-100 Decoder, but i'd like to do it cheaper if there is a way to do so...

so, any ideas? :D

[PrimeBane]

You need one or these bpspectre

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12653

[HollandX]

and one of these

http://tinyurl.com/yr94ze

[grif32]

It was more of a comment towards the avsforum members, which Grif32 is a part of. They're calling me a sociopath and scam artist even though the seller is fully aware of the situation. I've already offerred to pay him for his troubles but he wouldn't take the money at all. But I guess to that forum, if an owner is knowingly giving his player for free, he's been conned.

Anyhow, enough of that topic back to HD-DVD. I changed my analog speaker settings to "small" and more bass can be felt. Especially in Shooter when it was close to none the first time I watched it. Transformers is getting more bass as well. Woo hoo!

Yes I am part of the Avsforum. Thanks for pointing that out :confused: Just like most on here are.

Anyway. Thats what I was getting at. Set the speakers to small and the bass will have more punch to it. Transformers sounds sweet.

I am far from jealous you got the A1 for free. I think the whole problem was the way it was presented.

Like I said enjoy it. Its built like a tank and its a great pc of equipment.

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a question about my speaker set up. I only have some floor standing and a center. Should I use DTS or Stereo? It seems to me that I get better sound by using Stereo

[PrimeBane]

Stereo... you'll get all the sound then.

And start saving those rear speakers and sub. :D

[JaylisJayP]

Dang, johnny...i got all excited on the main page when I saw you were the last person to post on this thread....automatically assuming you had a used movie for sale :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im sure I will as some of the BOGO deal we just grabed movies

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just got The Pacifier (Blu-ray) Japanese Import in today. Ive watched about 20 mins of it so far. The AQ is great but I give the PQ about a 3/5 Alot of grain is noticable. I hope when they release it here stateside that it gets a better transfer. BTW the movie was for the wife.

[thaderules]

Yes I am part of the Avsforum. Thanks for pointing that out :confused: Just like most on here are.

Anyway. Thats what I was getting at. Set the speakers to small and the bass will have more punch to it. Transformers sounds sweet.

I am far from jealous you got the A1 for free. I think the whole problem was the way it was presented.

Like I said enjoy it. Its built like a tank and its a great pc of equipment.

Chris

I agree. It was probably the way I wrote it. I was just excited and wanted to share my experience on how I got my player but I should have written it with more details.

Now the thread is becoming a flame war, pretty much me defending myself and one guy who got what I was trying to say vs. 25 or so posters trying to be the moral police.
I'm done posting on that thread.

I shall never doubt you regarding HD technology. Bass is coming out more. How do I calibrate my setup when I can only change the levels on the A1 and not the receiver. I read the test tones for the A1 are out of whack and I should use a calibration disk. With my Onkyo, I can't edit the level settings when I choose "multichannel".

[juicyjay504]

I really want a ps3 just for the blue ray player. I wish I could buy one without a controller and just a dvd remote though. And if the ps3 ever gets a game I want then id pick up a controller

[JaylisJayP]

the PS3 remote is great and it's only $25....no big deal to pick it up. The controller acts as a remote, as well, so you technically don't need the remote anyway.

[SBrooks1]

I bought the PS3 Blu-ray remote tonight at Best Buy. Only $18 with my employee discount. :D

[ewto16]

JuicyJay, get the Wal-Mart deal. It comes with a Remote and a game I believe. Or like JayP says, just use the controller.

Too many Jays...

[MPCanes]

OK, you guys will know this, since I'm too lazy to find out on my own, and I actually can't find anything.

1) Any truth to the fact that using off brand HDMI/TosLink cables for PS3 voids the warranty, or is that a crock of ****? Not that I care, but it follows in to part 2...

2) Do Sony/Microsoft offer extended warranties on the PS3/X360 through the respective companies? I bought my PS3 from Amazon and Halo 360 from Gamestop, and I'd like to extend the warranties if possible... but it's not a must really.

Waiting for Primebane...

:D

[ewto16]

1. Nope, they can't tell what cables are used and if they ask, you have no real obligation to tell them they were off brand. I'd say 95% of the people in this thread use monoprice or some other cables for their AV equipment. I have an HDMI cable from them for my PS3.

2. Nope, no extended warrenties through Sony or MS. 360 does have a standard 3 year warrenty on it now though, so you should be fine. PS3 is solid as a rock so far. I don't think I've heard of 5 people with a defective console.

Primebane isn't the only one who can answer questions.... :-)

[JaylisJayP]

OK, you guys will know this, since I'm too lazy to find out on my own, and I actually can't find anything.

1) Any truth to the fact that using off brand HDMI/TosLink cables for PS3 voids the warranty, or is that a crock of ****? Not that I care, but it follows in to part 2...

2) Do Sony/Microsoft offer extended warranties on the PS3/X360 through the respective companies? I bought my PS3 from Amazon and Halo 360 from Gamestop, and I'd like to extend the warranties if possible... but it's not a must really.

Waiting for Primebane...

:D


#1 sounds bogus, I've never heard of that.

I think all the big stores - BB, CC, Gamestop, Sears, Wal-Mart, Target - they all offer some sort of extended warranty separate from Microsoft/Sony. Best Buy I've found to be the best and easiest. Circuit City's warranties are EXPENSIVE. Wal-Mart's might be cheap, but I think it's just provided through another company and you have to mail it away...not sure about Targets.

Best Buy's warranty on the 360/PS3 used to be $60, but they might be $80-$100 now. I've used mine 3 times on the 360 already and once on the PS3, and each time they just swapped it out for a brand new one in-store...plus I was upgraded to the 60G PS3 because the 40G I had was discontinued.

[civictyperboy]

um MP...no off brand hdmi cables or whatever will not void your warranty and no Sony does not offer extended service plans on any playstation hardware, now stores like best buy or gamestop will, however that is their own service, and not backed by Sony

[ewto16]

plus I was upgraded to the 60G PS3 because the 40G I had was discontinued.

Huh??? :confused: :confused:

I don't follow your train of thought on the GBs since the 40GB one isn't even out yet.

[someguy6000]

ms does offer an extended warrenty the info should have come with the 360 i think it was 60 bucks to extend for 2 years

[PrimeBane]

1. Nope, they can't tell what cables are used and if they ask, you have no real obligation to tell them they were off brand. I'd say 95% of the people in this thread use monoprice or some other cables for their AV equipment. I have an HDMI cable from them for my PS3.

2. Nope, no extended warrenties through Sony or MS. 360 does have a standard 3 year warrenty on it now though, so you should be fine. PS3 is solid as a rock so far. I don't think I've heard of 5 people with a defective console.

Primebane isn't the only one who can answer questions.... :-)

1.5 for 2 ain't bad ;)

Like someguy said, MS does offer extended warranty directly.

[Verbal21]

Anybody know if Entourage is coming out on HD-DVD. I want to buy the set, but would prefer the HD version if one was coming out.

[sobentyo]

Anyone know why some of the HD DVD movies are formatted in Super Wide screen. The black bars take up atleast 40% of my TV!! When I zoom in it gets all blurry. This happened on Transformers and Blood Diamond. Is there something wrong with my 360 add on setting or TV settings? I have a 40 inch 720p Samsung LCD and I also have Blu Ray. I really notice a huge leap in Blu Ray, but not so much in HD DVD...I just feel like I have some kind of setting wrong for HD DVD.

[grif32]

I bought the PS3 Blu-ray remote tonight at Best Buy. Only $18 with my employee discount. :D

There is a weet PS3 remote coming I think its $30.00 tho

Chris

[grif32]

Anyone know why some of the HD DVD movies are formatted in Super Wide screen. The black bars take up atleast 40% of my TV!! When I zoom in it gets all blurry. This happened on Transformers and Blood Diamond. Is there something wrong with my 360 add on setting or TV settings? I have a 40 inch 720p Samsung LCD and I also have Blu Ray. I really notice a huge leap in Blu Ray, but not so much in HD DVD...I just feel like I have some kind of setting wrong for HD DVD.

You notice a huge leap in what for Blu Ray? PQ?

Impossible. Granted there are some ****ty HD DVD's but same goes for Blu Ray.

But overall PQ that are the same.

Sounds like you have an in correct setting on the Add-on. Do you have it set for 720p?

Chris

[sobentyo]

You notice a huge leap in what for Blu Ray? PQ?

Impossible. Granted there are some ****ty HD DVD's but same goes for Blu Ray.

But overall PQ that are the same.

Sounds like you have an in correct setting on the Add-on. Do you have it set for 720p?

Chris

LOL maybe I exaggereated some on that, but I am still not sure how to set the add on to 720p? Is there anything else I should double check?

When I get home tonight I will try and take some pics to explain myself some more. I have both systems set up on the same TV.

[Tuckertank]

What does the PS3 remote do that makes it better than the controller? I'm new to the blu-ray scene (love it) and was thinking of picking up the remote.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone know why some of the HD DVD movies are formatted in Super Wide screen. The black bars take up atleast 40% of my TV!! When I zoom in it gets all blurry. This happened on Transformers and Blood Diamond. Is there something wrong with my 360 add on setting or TV settings? I have a 40 inch 720p Samsung LCD and I also have Blu Ray. I really notice a huge leap in Blu Ray, but not so much in HD DVD...I just feel like I have some kind of setting wrong for HD DVD.

I have the same TV as you except mine does 1080i. What you are seeing with these "super wide screen" movies is how the Director filmed it and it's what he/she intended you to see. What you're seeing is the original aspect ratio and that's how the movie should be watched. Even if black bars take up 40% of your screen, so be it. You DON'T zoom in with your TV. Never ever do that. All you're doing is distorting the picture quality.

Take a look at the diagram below. Then in the future, look on the back of the HD-DVD/Blu-ray cases to see what the aspect ratio is and how you can expect it to look on your TV. :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/aspect-ratios.jpg

[SBrooks1]

What does the PS3 remote do that makes it better than the controller? I'm new to the blu-ray scene (love it) and was thinking of picking up the remote.

I like it better because instead of having to hit the triangle button to bring up the settings menu during Blu-ray movies all the functions in that menu are mapped to buttons on the remote. Much easier and quicker to change the audio, subtitle, etc.

[JaylisJayP]

Anybody know if Entourage is coming out on HD-DVD. I want to buy the set, but would prefer the HD version if one was coming out.

no announcement as of yet.

[sobentyo]

I have the same TV as you except mine does 1080i. What you are seeing with these "super wide screen" movies is how the Director filmed it and it's what he/she intended you to see. What you're seeing is the original aspect ratio and that's how the movie should be watched. Even if black bars take up 40% of your screen, so be it. You DON'T zoom in with your TV. Never ever do that. All you're doing is distorting the picture quality.

Take a look at the diagram below. Then in the future, look on the back of the HD-DVD/Blu-ray cases to see what the aspect ratio is and how you can expect it to look on your TV. :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/aspect-ratios.jpg

Thanks! That helps alot. I am guessing their is no TV that is Super Wide Screen?

[JaylisJayP]

I have the same TV as you except mine does 1080i. What you are seeing with these "super wide screen" movies is how the Director filmed it and it's what he/she intended you to see. What you're seeing is the original aspect ratio and that's how the movie should be watched. Even if black bars take up 40% of your screen, so be it. You DON'T zoom in with your TV. Never ever do that. All you're doing is distorting the picture quality.

Take a look at the diagram below. Then in the future, look on the back of the HD-DVD/Blu-ray cases to see what the aspect ratio is and how you can expect it to look on your TV. :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/aspect-ratios.jpg

i zoom every once in a while on regular DVDs just to switch it up so my plasma doesn't get burn-in.

[SBrooks1]

Thanks! That helps alot. I am guessing their is no TV that is Super Wide Screen?

Correct. Nobody makes 2.35:1 TV's. :)

[SBrooks1]

i zoom every once in a while on regular DVDs just to switch it up so my plasma doesn't get burn-in.

That's understandable.... ;)

[ewto16]

I also appreciate the graphic.

[SBrooks1]

Then there's A Clockwork Orange, which is 1.66:1. In this case, because the 16:9 screen has a wider aspect ratio than the source material, vertical bars must be used to allow for full viewing of the 1.66:1 image without any distortion....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/1661-aspect.jpg

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Good news for anyone looking for a HD-A2 or an extra one. This was posted over at avsforum.

Originally Posted by cdzie1
Not sure if this was posted:

"I have a picture of a 198.00 Toshiba a2 on a endcap in walmart. I dont know how to send it. The store I was at had to take the endcap down because its not set to sell until 11/03. It will be in the circular for that week. Each store was allocated 18 units. It is set as a nonreplenishable item. Meaning the will get in whole buys when they ask for them. Meaning walmart.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/wal-mart198.jpg


Here is the thread over there is you want to read it. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=927755

[grif32]

LOL maybe I exaggereated some on that, but I am still not sure how to set the add on to 720p? Is there anything else I should double check?

When I get home tonight I will try and take some pics to explain myself some more. I have both systems set up on the same TV.

Go into the Dashboard of the 360 and set it there.

probably will inprove the picture on it.

chris

[PrimeBane]

That $198 Toshiba is going to sell HUGE for WM... I kinda wondered if they'd do something like this when they announced they had no plans for the Venturer player.

The holiday season just got that much more interesting for HDM. :)

[freezerfuel]

Good news for anyone looking for a HD-A2 or an extra one. This was posted over at avsforum.

Originally Posted by cdzie1
Not sure if this was posted:

"I have a picture of a 198.00 Toshiba a2 on a endcap in walmart. I dont know how to send it. The store I was at had to take the endcap down because its not set to sell until 11/03. It will be in the circular for that week. Each store was allocated 18 units. It is set as a nonreplenishable item. Meaning the will get in whole buys when they ask for them. Meaning walmart.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/wal-mart198.jpg


Here is the thread over there is you want to read it. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=927755

Very nice.

Do you still have Return To House On Haunted Hill on HD DVD for sale?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

It sold on the Avsforum

[sobentyo]

Go into the Dashboard of the 360 and set it there.

probably will inprove the picture on it.

chris

Now that I think about it. I had my 360 hooked up to my TV in my room which is only 480p, but when I got the add on last night I hooked it up to the 720p in the living room. Maybe it was still set on 480p from being on my other TV. Stuck at work now, but I will update later tonight or tomorrow.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just picked up a copy of Face Off at WM. It doesnt come out till Tues I will let you guys know how it is.

[grif32]

I just picked up a copy of Face Off at WM. It doesnt come out till Tues I will let you guys know how it is.

Stop Buying and start giving us a BOGO with your BR disc :D

Chris

[oaktown2000]

For the 360 HD problem

You probably need to go onto your dashboard...go to your settings blade....and change the setting to reflect "720P" + "Widescreen"


My favorite aspect ratio is the 2.35:1


How does the Toshiba A2 stack up? Is it a barebones player....middle of the road...or top quality???

[PrimeBane]

It's an entry level player... 1080i is the max output. But bang for your buck, its doesn't get a whole lot better. :)

[grif32]

For the 360 HD problem

You probably need to go onto your dashboard...go to your settings blade....and change the setting to reflect "720P" + "Widescreen"


My favorite aspect ratio is the 2.35:1


How does the Toshiba A2 stack up? Is it a barebones player....middle of the road...or top quality???

Samething I posted above for him to do.. forgot "Widescreen" Good catch.

Should help

A-2 is a solid player. Worth $198 no doubt.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

I wonder if my Wal-Mart got in Face-Off early, too.

[grif32]

Walmart has 2 for $25.00 deal on Disney

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7966201

Not sure if it just online or not

Chris

[HollandX]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/wal-mart198.jpg



that picture is blurry. the smiley face is creeping me out.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hey guys I would RUN to your local Best Buy, I went in and grabed the Xbox add on and got Heroes for free and matrix box set and Sopranos 2nd half for free total out the door $194 and some change.......RUN

It's not intentional. The promo says that the two free movies have to be $34.99 or less. But the computer is ignoring that and allowing box sets like Planet Earth and Matrix UE to be free. I would get there tonight as I dont see this lasting very long

[PrimeBane]

Ouch... that's a big loophole in the promo.

[grif32]

Hey guys I would RUN to your local Best Buy, I went in and grabed the Xbox add on and got Heroes for free and matrix box set and Sopranos 2nd half for free total out the door $194 and some change.......RUN

It's not intentional. The promo says that the two free movies have to be $34.99 or less. But the computer is ignoring that and allowing box sets like Planet Earth and Matrix UE to be free. I would get there tonight as I dont see this lasting very long

Dang lucky you I dont have a BB next to me. I would pick it up even without the boxsets.

Chris

[oaktown2000]

Someone chime in here......isn't there something you lose capability with when using the add on as your HD DVD player?

Is it HDMI sound?

I remember there being a specific reason as to why I said "i'm not buying the add on" to myself.

[JaylisJayP]

well, it could be, since the HD DVD add-on doesn't have HDMI, although I don't know all that may have changed with the Elite 360.

[JaylisJayP]

what's with these big stores screwing up so horribly on these deals? Is high-def media that complicated to program a computer system deal for?

I don't know, I guess it's great that consumers are getting a good deal (I know I took advantage of the CC BOGO), but my gut tells me in the long run if Best Buy gets pissed about losing business on this, their high-def prices (probably all prices) will stay higher as a result.

[imaginegrafix]

That deal is insane - will be shocked if it's not caught tonight and fixed in their systems tomorrow.

I don't even think they really intended for the extra 2 movies w/ the 360 add on, but their ad left the door open on that.

Jaylis - This is best buy's screw up, if they get pissed it should be at their employees for messing up - Either way they are alwasy going to charge a bit more on hd media, just like they do with everything else.

[sobentyo]

Thanks guys for all your help..I played around with the setting and MUCH BETTER...ohh yea I feel like a total idiot when I looked at my cables on the 360 and saw I had the switch on regular and not HD...DOH! Atleast I knew something was up and didnt just return the player.

[grif32]

Thanks guys for all your help..I played around with the setting and MUCH BETTER...ohh yea I feel like a total idiot when I looked at my cables on the 360 and saw I had the switch on regular and not HD...DOH! Atleast I knew something was up and didnt just return the player.

LOL I was thinking that switch part but figured you did that :D

How is the picture now?

[JaylisJayP]

if they're still doing the Best Buy deal tomorrow even without the glitch (2 Free movies plus Heroes), I'm going to get it and sell the add-on on ebay.

[sobentyo]

LOL I was thinking that switch part but figured you did that :D

How is the picture now?

Ohh the picture is much better..Pretty much right on par with Blu Ray. I'm not one to argu which is better and all of that. I just love HD movies! Also the black bars have been reduced to like 20% insted of 40% so that is much better too. Now I am going to need help buying a new TV for my room. I want a 1080p LCD about 40-42 inch would do. If you see any good deals online that would be great. I am mostly looking to buy one at CC because I have a credit card with them and my mom works for them so I try and support them as well.

[grif32]

Ohh the picture is much better..Pretty much right on par with Blu Ray. I'm not one to argu which is better and all of that. I just love HD movies! Also the black bars have been reduced to like 20% insted of 40% so that is much better too. Now I am going to need help buying a new TV for my room. I want a 1080p LCD about 40-42 inch would do. If you see any good deals online that would be great. I am mostly looking to buy one at CC because I have a credit card with them and my mom works for them so I try and support them as well.

Glad you have it fixed.

CC sells the Toshiba Regza LCD's with 3 HDMI inputs. Very nice TV's. I would look into them. Depending on your budget.

Chris

[captain_narcolepsy]

i am thinking about selling off some of my hd-dvds as money is a bit tight at the moment. here's a list. may be more to follow. seems like $16 dlvd is the fair going price, so i'll keep it at that. here goes

babel, the break-up, dreamgirls, the last samurai, purple rain, unforgiven, we were soldiers...


anybody interested, pm me a.s.a.p. thanks for looking

[SBrooks1]

I love Blu-ray and all but tomorrow's already announced Neilson numbers getting all the rabid Blu-ray fans in an arrogant frenzy makes me sick. :mad:

[PrimeBane]

Someone chime in here......isn't there something you lose capability with when using the add on as your HD DVD player?


No lossless sound... only important if your system can handle it.

[PrimeBane]

I love Blu-ray and all but tomorrow's already announced Neilson numbers getting all the rabid Blu-ray fans in an arrogant frenzy makes me sick. :mad:

Funny part is, I'd take the profits from HD DVD sales for that week over BD... BD may have sold 2% more due to bogos, but HD DVD and Paramount made off like bandits $ wise.

[JaylisJayP]

Someone on blu-ray.com posted that Best Buy was going to have the Spiderman trilogy on blu-ray for $60.99. Anyone know if there's any truth to this or know of the sites that leak the upcoming Sunday circulars?

[IceRat]

that is indeed the case

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=177924&t=639364
see pdf "pp 4,5,6"

[YankeeTim]

i think im going to try the add on deal tomorrow. that would be awesome if it works. wasnt planning on getting one till xmas but thats well worth it.

[MPCanes]

Apparently the transfer on Spider-Man is crap, which makes the set useless to me since I only wanted that and the sequel.

Lame.

[PrimeBane]

Wasn't that just 1 review?

Hopefully there are a few more up this weekend.

$60.99 for SM boxed set is pretty damn amazing!

[ewto16]

If I didn't hate that 3rd movie so damn much, I'd be all over that boxed set.

[JaylisJayP]

here's confirmation of that price...

http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bb1028ha0.jpg

i'll be reserving this on the Web site with in-store pickup as soon as I can Monday night.

[JaylisJayP]

Wasn't that just 1 review?

Hopefully there are a few more up this weekend.

$60.99 for SM boxed set is pretty damn amazing!

it was just 1 review...i think 4 others averaged it at a 4.15/5 or something like that

[MPCanes]

Wasn't that just 1 review?

Hopefully there are a few more up this weekend.

$60.99 for SM boxed set is pretty damn amazing!

Yeah, it was one review, but it was pretty thorough.

Jaylis, can you link some of the other reviews which have given the first movie positive reviews? Also, "StanLee4Ever55" over at the AVS forum does not constitute a valid review. :D

I'm actually surprised a lot of you post over there, I've found that place beyond maddening, I prefer Hometheaterforum.com myself, so much calmer it seems.

[SBrooks1]

I got banned from Blu-ray.com. For what? I have no idea.... LOL

[grif32]

I got banned from Blu-ray.com. For what? I have no idea.... LOL

Awesome. They are crazy over there. I am thinking about starting a riot over there. I love getting them going

Chris

[Tuckertank]

Picked up the 360 add on last night, got everyting plus my two dvds were 12 monkeys and children of men.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, it was one review, but it was pretty thorough.

Jaylis, can you link some of the other reviews which have given the first movie positive reviews? Also, "StanLee4Ever55" over at the AVS forum does not constitute a valid review. :D

I'm actually surprised a lot of you post over there, I've found that place beyond maddening, I prefer Hometheaterforum.com myself, so much calmer it seems.



http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=20496

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a copy of the Ultimate Matrix on HD brand new and sealed ....$55DLVD takes it

[sobentyo]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-42-Regza-LCD-HDTV-42HL167/sem/rpsm/oid/178155/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

How does this TV stack up? It is right on my budget as well.

[PrimeBane]

Picked up the 360 add on last night, got everyting plus my two dvds were 12 monkeys and children of men.

Children of Men looks awesome in HD... one of my fav HD movies to date. :D

I was disapointed with 12 Monkeys... still a great film, but definately not a movie you'll showcase your HD system with. It could have been so much better IMO.

[JaylisJayP]

johnny, how much for one of those Heroes sets?

[grif32]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-42-Regza-LCD-HDTV-42HL167/sem/rpsm/oid/178155/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

How does this TV stack up? It is right on my budget as well.

Nice TV thats the one my buddy is thinking about picking up

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

johnny, how much for one of those Heroes sets?

$45 DLVD

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I also have a Xbox HD Add-on for $140 DLVD

[JaylisJayP]

My redone high-def (for the most part) movie setup....

http://i24.tinypic.com/aeob9t.jpg

[stupidsuck]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshiba-42-Regza-LCD-HDTV-42HL167/sem/rpsm/oid/178155/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

How does this TV stack up? It is right on my budget as well.

i just posted this in another thread but I love my 47" 1080p Vizio. Definitely the best price for a 1080p TV of that size. Here's the link to a refurbished TV for about $1100, if you dont mind it being a refurb (mine is and there's no problems whatsoever) but you can still get a new one at stores for around 400 to 500 more

http://www.onsale.com/shop/detail~dpno~7254323~descr~Vizio-Gallivia+472+1080p+LCD+HDTV+with+Integrated+NTSCfATSCfQAM+HDTV+Tuner+c+Refurbished.aspx

[MPCanes]

Jaylis, that movie setup is great!

[PrimeBane]

Awesome setup Jay :D

[grif32]

Jay were did you get the shelves from? Also how many DVD's can they hold?

Thanks
Chris

[MPCanes]

OK, another borderline dumb question:

If I get a USB Hub/Splitter, will I be able to have both my wireless adapter and my HD-DVD add on plugged in to my 360? I don't want to have the HD-DVD drive sticking out the front; style is important!

[PrimeBane]

The HD DVD addon has 2 USB ports on the back... just plug the wireless into it. :)

[petenfld]

Just wondering what the advertised price for the Spiderman trilogy Bluray is?
I see Future Shop and Best Buy at $69.99
Best Buy I think you get a spiderman mask for any Spiderman 3 purchase (not sure if this is included)
What other prices or freebies are there going to be?

[PrimeBane]

I have yet to see any freebee apply to any HDM disk to date...

$69.99 is the cheapest I've see the set for in Canada... $60.99 is the cheapest in the USA at BB.

[MPCanes]

The HD DVD addon has 2 USB ports on the back... just plug the wireless into it. :)

That won't cause a huge amount of lag?

[SBrooks1]

That won't cause a huge amount of lag?

Nope. The instruction manual for the add-on even tells you to do it. :p

[PrimeBane]

What Brooks said

USB 2 has more than enough bandwidth to handle wireless and HD DVD.

[MPCanes]

Sounds good, I picked up a 3 foot extension so the add-on will reach the 360, you guys always help.

Now I can also re-arrange my entertainment shelf to make room for my seldom-used Wii...

[oaktown2000]

man...all these great deals floating around........but I must control myself....besides...I haven't even watched half of the movies I own now

plus...I need to leave a few "wants" unpurchased....so I can give them to my wife on my x-mas list :D

[JaylisJayP]

Jay were did you get the shelves from? Also how many DVD's can they hold?

Thanks
Chris

believe it or not Wal-Mart...it's 3 units side-by-side, each is $25. The shelves can move there are many different pegs to slide the shelves up or down, so your results may vary for how many it can hold.

[JaylisJayP]

Got in on the Best Buy mess-up today...I don't think they had a single clue what was going on. Went in once, walked out and put my stuff in the car, walked in and did it again with a second one.

Ended up with:

2 HD DVD add-ons
2 Heroes Season 1
2 Sopranos Season 6 Part 2
1 Sopranos Season 6 Part 1
1 Planet Earth

Grand total: 382 bucks.

All I want to keep is one of each of the Sopranos, the rest is for sale if anyone's looking......

[PrimeBane]

If I wasn't so broke I'd hit you up Jay. :(

Stupid Wedding costs!

[Tuckertank]

Jay, how much you want for Planet Earth?

[YankeeTim]

i went today and got the best buy deal, but i should have gotten planet earth and matrix but i didnt want to go to the register and the deal not work, since i hadnt checked this threead all day long.. it looked like many people had gotten the addon cause the other day they had like 14 addons and i got the 3rd to last.

in total for $189.99 i got the add on, heroes, matrix trilogy, transformers..now i have both hd and blu ray so ill be broke..

[HollandX]

:( two best buys down. 0 hd dvd add-ons found.

going to try another after dinner.

[grif32]

CC now has the A2 for $197.00

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshi...oductDetail.do

This thing might hit $150.00 on amazon soon.

Chris

[imaginegrafix]

:( two best buys down. 0 hd dvd add-ons found.

going to try another after dinner.

Search on bestbuy.com before you go - you can see what stores have it in stock.

Just add to cart, then select local pick up - when you enter your zip it'll show what stores have it and then you know which one to go to.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Search on bestbuy.com before you go - you can see what stores have it in stock.

Just add to cart, then select local pick up - when you enter your zip it'll show what stores have it and then you know which one to go to.

I would just call each store as the website is sometimes off. I did that today, I called a store that said on the website that they had none but when I called they said they had some in stock.

[ewto16]

My wallet is happy I don't have a 360.

[JaylisJayP]

Planet earth is likely sold....

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone need an add-on for the 360?

$122 dlvd.
Just give me a heads up and I'll cancel the auction.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250180675216&ru=http://search.ebay.com:80/250180675216_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQfromZR40QQfviZ1

[JaylisJayP]

Jaylis, that movie setup is great!

Thanks!!!

[HollandX]

I DID IT!!!

I found a Best Buy tonight that had a boat load of HD DVD add-ons.

I got 2 xbox 360 HD DVD players, 2 sopranos season 6.2, 1 sopranos season 6.1, 1 planet earth HD all for a grand total of around $389!

Helo ebay, I am coming for u.

lol that's not all... I got Best Buy reward points, too! $10 back, baby!

BUT THAT'S STILL NOT ALL!

Each HD DVD player ALSO has a mail-in rebate of 5 FREE HD DVDS each!

A- Aeon Flux, Babel or The Italian Job.
B- The Hulk, Pitch Black or The Thing.
C- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Swordfish or Full Metal Jacket.
D- Firewall, The Frighteners or U2: Rattle and Hum.
E- Black Rain, Darkman or Troy.

[HollandX]

Hey guys I would RUN to your local Best Buy, I went in and grabed the Xbox add on and got Heroes for free and matrix box set and Sopranos 2nd half for free total out the door $194 and some change.......RUN

It's not intentional. The promo says that the two free movies have to be $34.99 or less. But the computer is ignoring that and allowing box sets like Planet Earth and Matrix UE to be free. I would get there tonight as I dont see this lasting very long

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!

I never would have known otherwise.

THANK YOU.

[HollandX]

http://i24.tinypic.com/2m6n0hi.gif

[HollandX]

Thanks!!!

Yeah, dude. Your setup is bad ass. I'm sending the link to another friend to show him.

:eek:

[ewto16]

So are you guys just selling the 360 add-on at a loss and taking the difference as what you would pay for the HD-DVD sets, which comes out to about 50-60 bucks?

Anyone try this with Blu-Ray discs as well?

[ewto16]

Awesome setup Jay :D

I'll second that. I have similar shelves (Target) but not as nice of a setup. I'll take pictures of my man cave soon.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, dude. Your setup is bad ass. I'm sending the link to another friend to show him.

:eek:

Display has always been a hobby of mine...my office is still filled with sportspicks and Chicago sports memorabilia.

[JaylisJayP]

So are you guys just selling the 360 add-on at a loss and taking the difference as what you would pay for the HD-DVD sets, which comes out to about 50-60 bucks?

Anyone try this with Blu-Ray discs as well?

I am selling the individual parts at a loss, yes...all I need to do is sell off 1 more add-on and I'm square with my original cost. Here's how it's worked for me.

Best Buy Total: 380

Planet Earth sold - 45
1 add-on sold - 125
Sopranos sold - 50
Heroes sold - 45

So, I need like 120 or something for my last add-on and I've made back my money, leaving me this stuff for absolutely free.

- Heroes
-Sopranos Season 6 Part 1
-Sopranos Season 6 Part 2
-1 set of 5-free mail-in HD DVDs

The nice thing is so far it looks like I'll only have to ebay 1 item. And I get to help people out with discounted crap at the same time.

Oh, and as Holland said, the ultimate insult to injury - 380 Best Buy Reward Zone points.

[JaylisJayP]

If I wasn't so broke I'd hit you up Jay. :(

Stupid Wedding costs!

Hey i just saw this...congrats on getting married. I'm going on 5 years.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Here is what Ive picked up the past 2 days.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_1621.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_1620.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

johnny....there's an odd number there, did you buy one separate?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I got 1 of the planet earth's from FYE for 50% off last week

[Rapstyle]

I think the best are Blue-Rays.

[grif32]

I think the best are Blue-Rays.

Its Blu-Ray no e

What makes them the best?

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Its Blu Ray no e

What makes them the best?

Chris

Cause Michael Bay said so!!! :p

[grif32]

Cause Michael Bay said so!!! :p

LOL

Chris

[HollandX]

anybody try best buy today?

[JaylisJayP]

anybody try best buy today?

no, but people on AVs say the glitch has been corrected everywhere to the point where the register will stll allow you to buy the box sets, but they won't be free, they'll just be discounted $34.99 each

[HollandX]

:(

[MPCanes]

johnny, is all of that stuff spoken for or are certain things for sale?

I may be interested in some of it

[freezerfuel]

Alright, now I've got....

Blue Planet
Alpha Dog
Black Rain (unopened)

...for trade or sale at a good price, hardly even seems worth it to put these up on ebay.

[freezerfuel]

I think the best are Blue-Rays.

Haha, okay. :D

[HollandX]

I think the best are Blue-Rays.

Both HD and BD use blue rays. We think they're both the best, too!

[imaginegrafix]

Anbody wants a 360 HD addon for $130 dlvd let me know - still sealed (w/ king kong & remote) but the UPC has been removed.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

johnny, is all of that stuff spoken for or are certain things for sale?

I may be interested in some of it


All I have is 2 sets of Heroes left

[SBrooks1]

How much for Heroes? :)

[grif32]

I will have (2) Matrixs and 1 Hereos all brand new and sealed for sale. Anyone interested LMK

Keeping Planet Earth tho...

Thanks
Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Alright, now I've got....

Blue Planet
Alpha Dog
Black Rain (unopened)

...for trade or sale at a good price, hardly even seems worth it to put these up on ebay.

how much for Blue Planet?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

How much for Heroes? :)

$43 DLVD

[freezerfuel]

Oops, I did it again. :p Went on a bit of a binge, picked up some HD DVD's with a little extra horror because it's Halloween.

Wolf Creek
Dawn of the Dead remake
Pulse (blind buy)
House of Wax remake
Terminator 3
The Road Warrior
Caddyshack
Waterworld
Under Siege

I also got NL Christmas Vacation which is a must own Christmas movie for me. It only has 2 channel sound though, what's up with that? This is one movie I would double dip over tho so if they clean it up and and use TrueHD audio or whatever I'll get it again.

And Black Rain is sold.

[freezerfuel]

how much for Blue Planet?

Dunno, $15 dlvd?

[sobentyo]

Well guys I went out and got a new TV today...42 inch LG 1080p LCD. It is everything I ever dreamed of. lol I got it for $1300 w/ sale and employee discount at CC. :D Now I can't wait for Spider-Man 3 on Blu Ray next week!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/sobentyo/HDTV1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/sobentyo/HDTV2.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

cool, enjoy it

[HollandX]

I'll sell my Heroes for $45 DLVD if anyone wants. It's new and sealed.

OR I'll trade it or a Sopranos Season 6, part 2 for an ultimate matrix box set if you don't think you'll ever watch yours again and want something new...

:O

[HollandX]

HOT DEAL:

familyvideo.com has the spiderman trilogy (blu-ray) for $59.99 + $.99 for shipping. However, if you create a new account and apply code NEWPGMEM during checkout, the total comes out to $55.98 SHIPPED!

[JaylisJayP]

HOT DEAL:

familyvideo.com has the spiderman trilogy (blu-ray) for $59.99 + $.99 for shipping. However, if you create a new account and apply code NEWPGMEM during checkout, the total comes out to $55.98 SHIPPED!

A good price, yes, but the .99 shipping option said something like 10 or more business days for arrival.

If the image of the Best Buy flier is accurate, they'll have it for 5 bucks more and I can walk in Tuesday and get it instead of waiting 2 weeks.

[HollandX]

yeah they said 5-10 days. it's media mail. for $4 more they'll ship it like ups 3 day or something.

[ChosenSpawN]

I'll sell my Heroes for $45 DLVD if anyone wants. It's new and sealed.

OR I'll trade it or a Sopranos Season 6, part 2 for an ultimate matrix box set if you don't think you'll ever watch yours again and want something new...

:O


I might be interested if you're still offering this. You take paypal?

[HollandX]

I might be interested if you're still offering this. You take paypal?

just for you ;)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I went to FYE today for their 40% off coupon they have in this weeks ad. I picked up these titles for $125.48

The Reaping HD
Underworld BD
Mr Brooks BD
Troy Directors Cut HD
Hostel Part 2 BD
Nip Tuck S4 BD
Smokin Aces HD
The Messengers BD

[PrimeBane]

Hey i just saw this...congrats on getting married. I'm going on 5 years.

Thanks :)

But it has put a serious dent in my HD and gaming spending... and it will be a long time before I can get my second HDtv for the basement now.

It was worth it though. :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Sears will have the A3 on black Friday for $169.99

[JaylisJayP]

I went to FYE today for their 40% off coupon they have in this weeks ad. I picked up these titles for $125.48

The Reaping HD
Underworld BD
Mr Brooks BD
Troy Directors Cut HD
Hostel Part 2 BD
Nip Tuck S4 BD
Smokin Aces HD
The Messengers BD

is there an Internet version of that coupon anywhere?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Here is a scan of the coupon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/001-1.jpg

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I would go into one of your local FYE's and see if they have the same deal going on, It should be in their weekly ad.

[grif32]

I went to FYE today for their 40% off coupon they have in this weeks ad. I picked up these titles for $125.48

The Reaping HD
Underworld BD
Mr Brooks BD
Troy Directors Cut HD
Hostel Part 2 BD
Nip Tuck S4 BD
Smokin Aces HD
The Messengers BD

U have a sickness :D

Nice pickups..

[grif32]

Sears will have the A3 on black Friday for $169.99

Seen that on avsforum. Thats an insane deal.. I was going to but the 360 Add-on on in the living room and the Xa1 in the bedroom but for that price I might have to get another TV

Chris

[ewto16]

Any of you guys have a Wii? I'm in need of some Wiifriends. Send me your Wiicode or whatever it's called and I'll post mine, once I figure out how to do it.

[SBrooks1]

I sold my Wii and bought a PS3. I'll miss playing Galaxy but oh well.

What's everyone buying this week? I'm getting the Blu Spider-Man Trilogy and possibly Face/Off on HD.

[PrimeBane]

Just the SM Trilogy for me... I'll probably see it in two weeks as it takes amazon.com a while to get any movies to me. :(

[ewto16]

I'd get the SM set if it didn't include the 3rd movie.

[sobentyo]

Thanks for the tip on the Amazon discount MP. Superman Returns, Serenity, and Batman Begins are on the way.

Anyone know what the deal with POTC 2 is? I can't find any info regarding it's release on HD DVD.

It's only on Blu Ray. It is a Diseney movie.

[HollandX]

S-M trilogy and Face/Off for me

[HollandX]

HDD reviews 1 and 2

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/594/spiderman_trilogy.html

[PrimeBane]

hmmm... it sounds like a Matrix boxed set thing... first film good in HD, next two much better (PQ wise)

I'm glad they didn't find it as horrid as the first reviewer. :)

[MPCanes]

Seriously, I think I'll pick up the trilogy now since the first one is by far my favorite of the 3 films.

[PrimeBane]

It sounds like BD+ has been hacked... no surprise really.

Now we watch the Fox releases drop like flies. :(

[JaylisJayP]

S-M trilogy and Face/Off for me

same for me

[MPCanes]

It sounds like BD+ has been hacked... no surprise really.

Now we watch the Fox releases drop like flies. :(

Just give me master and commander first!

[ewto16]

It sounds like BD+ has been hacked... no surprise really.

Now we watch the Fox releases drop like flies. :(

What would hacking BD+ mean? Is that the copyright protection scheme used? Is there really a point to it anyway? Everything gets hacked at some point.

Fox dropping their releases from the market would be dumb considering DVD has been hacked for like 3 years now and they still put out DVDs.

[SBrooks1]

DVD has been hacked much longer than 3 years. I've been downloading DVD rips for a lot longer than that. ;)

[PrimeBane]

What would hacking BD+ mean? Is that the copyright protection scheme used? Is there really a point to it anyway? Everything gets hacked at some point.

Fox dropping their releases from the market would be dumb considering DVD has been hacked for like 3 years now and they still put out DVDs.

BD+ is the extra layer of protection on BDs that Fox was all wet about. They are by far and away the largest antipirate studio and they go that extra mile to protect their content. BD+ was supposed to make BDs uncrackable.

As for DVDs, they profit margin is large enough that they can't ignore it...

DVDs CSS was first cracked around 2000.

[oaktown2000]

Has anyone actually spied the SMTrilogy yet. It is insanely OCD....and I know it....but.....does anyone know if the "set" is actually three separate blu ray cases....or is it in a case like Planet Earth was......or is it in a completely new and different set-up.

Basically.....is the trilogy set the same case size as all other Blu Rays? My OCD must know before purchasing it. Otherwise...I'll just buy the movies separately.

[PrimeBane]

My money is on 3 seperate BD cases...

[oaktown2000]

My money is on 3 seperate BD cases...


woot...I'm hoping for that as well

[MPCanes]

Has anyone actually spied the SMTrilogy yet. It is insanely OCD....and I know it....but.....does anyone know if the "set" is actually three separate blu ray cases....or is it in a case like Planet Earth was......or is it in a completely new and different set-up.

Basically.....is the trilogy set the same case size as all other Blu Rays? My OCD must know before purchasing it. Otherwise...I'll just buy the movies separately.

Not that OCD at all. I try to never buy "greatest hits" game cases when they hit the markdown price, I'll specifically hunt down the old version (and in some cases, pay a few bucks more).

I also hate multi-lingual cases. It's all weird, but god, I like uniformity :).

Oh, and I dispise flipper discs because then there is no disc art! Blasphemy!

[ewto16]

BD+ is the extra layer of protection on BDs that Fox was all wet about. They are by far and away the largest antipirate studio and they go that extra mile to protect their content. BD+ was supposed to make BDs uncrackable.

As for DVDs, they profit margin is large enough that they can't ignore it...

DVDs CSS was first cracked around 2000.

Do any of these big wigs that run these studios actually thnk something is going to be uncrackable? That would make them very dumb people that somehow made a lot of money. :D

My bad on the DVD thing. I was just guestimating off how long I have been backing up my DVD collection.

[PrimeBane]

I think they hope and pray... I'm not sure why they insist on beating their head against the wall though.

[SBrooks1]

Has anyone actually spied the SMTrilogy yet. It is insanely OCD....and I know it....but.....does anyone know if the "set" is actually three separate blu ray cases....or is it in a case like Planet Earth was......or is it in a completely new and different set-up.

I'll let you know soon. I'm going into work my crappy weekly Monday night put-out-all-new-releases-and-work-past-11pm-shift at Best Buy tonight. I'll go find it in the back and let you know.

[HollandX]

If Fox delays the Die Hards, I will kill.

[ewto16]

I'll let you know soon. I'm going into work my crappy weekly Monday night put-out-all-new-releases-and-work-past-11pm-shift at Best Buy tonight. I'll go find it in the back and let you know.

Do you actually make any money at that job or does it just pay for your habit? :D

[PrimeBane]

woot...I'm hoping for that as well

Confirmed by a poster at hdd... just a cardboard case and 3 seperate movies. :)

[meatgoat]

Not that OCD at all. I try to never buy "greatest hits" game cases when they hit the markdown price, I'll specifically hunt down the old version (and in some cases, pay a few bucks more).

I also hate multi-lingual cases. It's all weird, but god, I like uniformity :).

Oh, and I dispise flipper discs because then there is no disc art! Blasphemy!

Sounds like you and Keith might have been separated at birth. :D

[meatgoat]

So I assume if I take BB's ad to CC they'll match the 60.99 price for the trilogy? I'd prefer to buy it at CC since I have a gift card there.

[ewto16]

So I assume if I take BB's ad to CC they'll match the 60.99 price for the trilogy? I'd prefer to buy it at CC since I have a gift card there.

They should. I've done if before. I know BB matches everything, so it should go the other way I assume.

[MPCanes]

OK, I've been working on having everything hooked up once and for all for my entertainment center - one last question.

For my Wii, should I just hook it up to my TV, use the Coax out from my TV to my receiver, and use that to do the Dolby Pro Logic II Surround? I don't think I have a choice otherwise, unless I get RCA jack extenders and hook the Wii's RCA cables up to the receiver.

God damn technology, too many cables...

[PrimeBane]

Does your tv allow for that? If so, go for it.

It's hard to say without seeing your setup directly.

[MPCanes]

Yeah, it has a big ouput that says COAXIAL - 5.1 Surround

[PrimeBane]

Ah... digital coax... it's orange right?

Yeah, you should be fine. :)

[MPCanes]

yeah, the orange one :)

Ok, potentially iffy question:

I bought my HD-DVD drive at launch. I know a bunch of you guys bought extras to sell. If i sent in one of those receipts + my UPC, would I be able to get the 5 free HD-DVDs?

Huh? Anyone wanna help? :)

[ewto16]

Wii question for you all, since I know some of you have one.

I'm starting to get what I would call a dirty picture. Basically, I have some pixels pop-up that are not right for the screen. So if I'm looking at a menu or playing Wii Tennis for example, you can see some spots, which are pixel shaped that are the wrong color.

That make sense to anyone? Any ideas? I have it hooked up via component cables to a Sony SXRD KDS-50A2000. I'm thinking it just started happening, as I never noticed it before and I can't ignore it now.

[Born_2_Die]

God, i'm salivating over this!

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1136/jasonbournecollection.html

[PrimeBane]

Wii question for you all, since I know some of you have one.

I'm starting to get what I would call a dirty picture. Basically, I have some pixels pop-up that are not right for the screen. So if I'm looking at a menu or playing Wii Tennis for example, you can see some spots, which are pixel shaped that are the wrong color.

That make sense to anyone? Any ideas? I have it hooked up via component cables to a Sony SXRD KDS-50A2000. I'm thinking it just started happening, as I never noticed it before and I can't ignore it now.

Do you run into a similar problem with standard def tv?

Basically it's 480p into a 1080p native set... that's a lot of picture for a tv to make up. :(

[johnnyknoxsvill]

is there an Internet version of that coupon anywhere?

There isnt an internet coupon, I called this location

Treasure Coast Square
3090 Northwest Federal Highway
Jensen Beach, FL 34957-4448

They said the only deal they have going on is the buy 4 and get 20% off.

[SBrooks1]

Has anyone actually spied the SMTrilogy yet. It is insanely OCD....and I know it....but.....does anyone know if the "set" is actually three separate blu ray cases....or is it in a case like Planet Earth was......or is it in a completely new and different set-up.

Basically.....is the trilogy set the same case size as all other Blu Rays? My OCD must know before purchasing it. Otherwise...I'll just buy the movies separately.

I just looked at the trilogy box set. It's 3 slim Blu-ray cases inside a box where you can see the spines of all 3 from the side.

[ewto16]

Do you run into a similar problem with standard def tv?

Basically it's 480p into a 1080p native set... that's a lot of picture for a tv to make up. :(

I haven't noticed it on standard def tv, though the picture would typically move a lot more on SDTV, so I think it would be hard to notice.

Sort of looks like the Matrix, the way the pixles appear on the screen at times. usually they are bunched to gether a bit. Crudely, it would look like below at various points and with no particular pattern on the screen:

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Could I have a bad cable? Could my Wii be getting too hot?

[PrimeBane]

Maybe... I assume you already switching the settings on the Wii from the Standard tv settings right?

[RAIDEN6]

Need some help, just got HD today from DirecTV.

Should I buy a HDMI Monster Cable? Will it actually make a difference?

[PrimeBane]

Need some help, just got HD today from DirecTV.

Should I buy a HDMI Monster Cable? Will it actually make a difference?

No... go to www.monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com) and get yourself one there for a fraction of the price.

Congrats on getting HD service :)

[RAIDEN6]

No... go to www.monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com) and get yourself one there for a fraction of the price.

Congrats on getting HD service :)Well I didn't mean the monster cable brand, but a better HDMI cord. But would it make the picture better at all? or will it just look the same?

and thank you.

[MPCanes]

Well I didn't mean the monster cable brand, but a better HDMI cord. But would it make the picture better at all? or will it just look the same?

and thank you.

HDMI is HDMI is HDMI (basically). It's a digital signal. It either works, or it doesn't. There is SOME chance of interference, but it's not like in the past where there was some noticable differences between cheap and expensive component cables.

If it's already on HDMI, you are good to go.

[MPCanes]

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Windows/dp/B000KA5T6A/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-8406232-1143046?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1193702591&sr=8-2

I've got this, new in package. It works for either your 360, or you can use it on windows.

I have no need for it - I'll entertain any trade offers for new/sealed Blu-Rays or HD-DVDs, or a sealed copy of Motorstorm (a long shot, I know).

Just hit me up in a PM, I wanna dump it asap.

[grif32]

HDMI is HDMI is HDMI (basically). It's a digital signal. It either works, or it doesn't. There is SOME chance of interference, but it's not like in the past where there was some noticable differences between cheap and expensive component cables.

If it's already on HDMI, you are good to go.

I agree BUT if you have a long run then yes get a better quality cable but not monster.

6ft and under it wont matter.

Chris

[ewto16]

Maybe... I assume you already switching the settings on the Wii from the Standard tv settings right?

Yep, did that. It seems to occur just in Wii Sports though. I don't see it on the menus when the screen is mostly white.

[JaylisJayP]

I haven't noticed it on standard def tv, though the picture would typically move a lot more on SDTV, so I think it would be hard to notice.

Sort of looks like the Matrix, the way the pixles appear on the screen at times. usually they are bunched to gether a bit. Crudely, it would look like below at various points and with no particular pattern on the screen:

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Could I have a bad cable? Could my Wii be getting too hot?

This happened to me, too. Started with a few games on a few screens and then it was appearing everywhere. It is a problem with your graphics card. It's not your cable or anything heat related. You need to send it in for repair at Wii. That's what I did and they fixed it.

[JaylisJayP]

There isnt an internet coupon, I called this location

Treasure Coast Square
3090 Northwest Federal Highway
Jensen Beach, FL 34957-4448

They said the only deal they have going on is the buy 4 and get 20% off.

Hey, thanks for checking! That FYE has such a crappy selection of used movies anyway.

[oaktown2000]

Confirmed by a poster at hdd... just a cardboard case and 3 seperate movies. :)


I just looked at the trilogy box set. It's 3 slim Blu-ray cases inside a box where you can see the spines of all 3 from the side.

Sweet. I'll be stopping in on my way to work to grab a set at BB.

Sounds like you and Keith might have been separated at birth. :D

I too...must have uniformity!!!!

They....must....all.....be the same....arghhhhh!!

Watched Kung Fu hustle last night on Blu Ray. I love some of those sequences.

[MPCanes]

oaktown, I sold a copy of a disc because it had about a quarter inch sized piece of permanent marker on it.

I take obsessed to a whole new level.

[oaktown2000]

I bought goo gone to remove all the tape residue from the security stickers.......on the inside of the cover :D

[TastySweetNutz]

God, i'm salivating over this!

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1136/jasonbournecollection.html

Thanks for the heads up, that thing looks sweet!

Anyone know if there will be a 4th Bourne movie?? I don't want to get this set when a quadrilogy set comes out later on if there is another Bourne movie.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Damon said he would do another one down the road only if the director and I belive the writter were on board

[HollandX]

Does anybody know if Amazon price matches other online retailers? I'm not talking about something like Bob's Road... I mean the big boys like Overstock or Buy.com...

[IceRat]

Amazon does not price match

[HollandX]

*****es

[SBrooks1]

Anyone worried about the PQ of Spider-Man 1 on Blu? They are saying it's the worst of the trilogy plus it's 1.85:1 which doesn't help.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone worried about the PQ of Spider-Man 1 on Blu? They are saying it's the worst of the trilogy plus it's 1.85:1 which doesn't help.

guess we'll find out later today when everyone becomes a reviewer.

[ewto16]

Thanks for the tip Jay. I did notice that my Wii was getting quite warm as it sits over the cable box. I'm assuming that it may have melted something in there. I moved it hoping it would fix the issue, but I think it is just messed up now.

These two sites perfectly illustrate what is occuring with my Wii. Though it isn't to the extent of the second site.

http://www.friday.com/bbum/2007/02/1...oftware-issue/

http://kylepoint.com/wiidisplayissue/

[PrimeBane]

Anyone worried about the PQ of Spider-Man 1 on Blu? They are saying it's the worst of the trilogy plus it's 1.85:1 which doesn't help.

Nope... I know it won't be as good as 2 and 3, but it will still be fine. :)

And I actually like the 1.85:1 ratio... if a film is in its OAR and fills my screen, it's win win. :)

[sobentyo]

Picked up SM Trilogy on Blu Ray today!!! WOOT!! I can't wait to get home and watch it tonight! :)

[thaderules]

Any suggestions on how to calibrate HD-A1's audio besides buying HD's calibration disk?

I'm using analog multichannel and can't control the levels on the receiver, only through the player.

I tried using an SD Avia calibration disc and it seems out of whack with the player. When tested with a sound meter, the subwoofer was about 5 level too cold.

I was watching regular dvd's last night and the rear speakers were definitely louder than the fronts. But when I watch HD's it seems to be balanced (I think the sub might be a little too loud, not sure yet).

[HollandX]

WOW!

Warner talking about going exclusive...

BLU-RAY DISC EXCLUSIVE!!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Warner_Mulls_Change_in_High-Def_Strategy/1123

didn't see that coming.

they've shafted BD on every dual format release so far!

[MPCanes]

WOW!

Warner talking about going exclusive...

BLU-RAY DISC EXCLUSIVE!!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Warner_Mulls_Change_in_High-Def_Strategy/1123

didn't see that coming.

they've shafted BD on every dual format release so far!

Reading the article, it seems that they are far more unethused with either format, then wanting to pick one or the other.

Either way, being format neutral makes me not care one iota. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I want HD-DVD to pull through, and Warner wont make a choice till after the 4th Q numbers are in. With the prices of HD-DVD players only going down in price, I think this holiday season will be a huge push for HD and will sell a ton of players.

BTW Target's Spider-Man Triolgy is in a flipper case

[MPCanes]

Who is picking up all of the Pixar stuff next week?

Great Pixar films + a high def format = drool?

[PrimeBane]

Geeze Mark, all the article says it that they're re-valuating. :p

Of course they'll be positive about BD at a BD conference.

People are reading WAY too much into this right now.

Remember, Paramount was right behind BD too right up until they went exclusive...

All we can do right now is wait and see what happens. :)

[PrimeBane]

Who is picking up all of the Pixar stuff next week?

Great Pixar films + a high def format = drool?

I'm definately getting Cars and Ratatouille... I'll pass on the short films though.

[dayday6]

I bought the Spiderman trilogy at BB, no mask but they gave out a Spiderman trick or treat bag.


On Spiderman 2 they also have Spiderman 2.1 on there.

Never seen 2.1, so that is cool.

[HollandX]

I'm definately getting Cars and Ratatouille... I'll pass on the short films though.

do each of those BD releases come with their 2 respective shorts? or do you HAVE to buy the shorts volume?

[HollandX]

PB called it. I, Robot delayed.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/I,_Robot_Blu-ray_Delayed_New_Features_Promised/1120

[PrimeBane]

do each of those BD releases come with their 2 respective shorts? or do you HAVE to buy the shorts volume?

Cars includes: "Mater and the Ghostlight," "One Man Band"
Ratatouille includes: "Your Friend the Rat"

Shorts disk has the following:

Boundin'

For the Birds

Lifted

Jack-Jack Attack

Tin Toy

Mater and the Ghostlight

Geri's Game

One Man Band

The Adventures of André and Wally B.

Mike's New Car

Luxo Jr.

Red's Dream

[ewto16]

Why do all these Blu-Ray releases keep getting delayed? Because of the BD+ thingy?

[HollandX]

Cars includes: "Mater and the Ghostlight," "One Man Band"
Ratatouille includes: "Your Friend the Rat"

Shorts disk has the following:

Boundin'

For the Birds

Lifted

Jack-Jack Attack

Tin Toy

Mater and the Ghostlight

Geri's Game

One Man Band

The Adventures of André and Wally B.

Mike's New Car

Luxo Jr.

Red's Dream

Ratatouille DOESN'T include Lifted?!?!?!

[PrimeBane]

Not according to the listing at highdefdigest... of course they could have got it wrong.

[PrimeBane]

Why do all these Blu-Ray releases keep getting delayed? Because of the BD+ thingy?

IMO, it's a combination of:

1. BD+ not playing well with stand alone machines
2. Not enough plants producing BD50s