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

[JaylisJayP]

One more try...anyone interested in Sopranos Seasons 6 parts 1 and 2 on HD DVD?

[SBrooks1]

One more try...anyone interested in Sopranos Seasons 6 parts 1 and 2 on HD DVD?

If you had the Blu versions I might be interested... :o

My local Best Buy had The Aviator out for Blu-ray last night. I almost snagged it but the vanilla DD 5.1 soundtrack turned me away.

[PrimeBane]

Audio snob :p

[SBrooks1]

Audio snob :p

You can blame the PCM soundtracks on Blu-ray movies for that. I'm spoiled now.... :p

[GPWYANKEE]

Doesnt look like theyre offering the 100 rebate on sony style off the neww lower priced PS2.One year no payment no interest but thats it.I dont even see the free Blu Ray discs coming with it-Just Spider Man 3.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just got back from checking out some HD-TV's at best buy. Was looking at 40" Samsung's and I have to say the 1080p is far more clearer then the 720p. I know its suppose to be but Ive heard people say you dont need 1080p for anything under 42". After seeing the difference I wouldnt even bother with a 40" 720p. Definetly gonna go with the 1080p for $1699 if I buy one.

[ToightLikeATiger]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8251303&type=product&id=1169512521072

Thoughts on that TV folks?

[PrimeBane]

Just got back from checking out some HD-TV's at best buy. Was looking at 40" Samsung's and I have to say the 1080p is far more clearer then the 720p. I know its suppose to be but Ive heard people say you dont need 1080p for anything under 42". After seeing the difference I wouldnt even bother with a 40" 720p. Definetly gonna go with the 1080p for $1699 if I buy one.

A word of warning, make sure you can see that difference from the actually distance you'll be watching the tv from.

I agree the difference can be seen, but that viewing distance is pretty small.

That Sammy is a pretty nice tv... I'm looking at the 32" version currently for our bedroom.

[ToightLikeATiger]

A word of warning, make sure you can see that difference from the actually distance you'll be watching the tv from.

I agree the difference can be seen, but that viewing distance is pretty small.

That Sammy is a pretty nice tv... I'm looking at the 32" version currently for our bedroom.

Oh there was a big difference not matter where I was standing lol. I stood basically at all angles and distances where it would be viewed from. I was just stunned by how great that TV looked. Its $200 more then the 720p but well worth it for the better clarity imo. I think thats the one Im gonna go with.

[PrimeBane]

At $200 more for 1080p, that's a no brainer :D

Let us know how she looks when you get it home. :)

[ToightLikeATiger]

At $200 more for 1080p, that's a no brainer :D

Let us know how she looks when you get it home. :)

Its an Xmas present for my parents... So wont be setup till then but Ill let everyone know how it looks once it is. Setting them up with a whole new experience when it comes to TV. HD-TV... Digital cable, HD, DVR. Will be something they never expected. They have wanted an HD-TV... mentioned it before...looked before but never pull the trigger buying one. So now they will have the easy decision of where in the living room to put it lol.

[ewto16]

One more try...anyone interested in Sopranos Seasons 6 parts 1 and 2 on HD DVD?

I too would be interested if they were on blu-ray. Can you take them to Best Buy and exchange them for Blu-Ray copies?

[Hokies]

One more try...anyone interested in Sopranos Seasons 6 parts 1 and 2 on HD DVD?

How much?

Thanks

[YankeeTim]

i know alot of these are out there but i dont really like the show, heroes hd dvd for sale..brand new..pm me if interested..

[jackbauer]

Hey everyone. My girlfriend and I are thinking of taking a road trip south and we were wondering where to go. We want to take advantage of the dollar, and i want to get some stuff at better prices then up here. What I really want is an HD DVD (A3) player and reading the posts it sounds like they are $199 in the U.S. I was at my local best buy and they were selling for $459.99. We were thinking seattle or spokane but any help is great.
Thanks

[stupidsuck]

Does anyone know the difference between the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 and KDL-52XBR5?

There's a 500 dollar or so difference in price but I can really tell a difference between the 2.

2nd and 3rd ones down
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=28844#

thanks

[meatgoat]

One more try...anyone interested in Sopranos Seasons 6 parts 1 and 2 on HD DVD?

I am. Are they 2 different sets or all episodes on one set? I ask because I've seen the first group of episodes already. I never did get around to watching the last bunch.

i know alot of these are out there but i dont really like the show, heroes hd dvd for sale..brand new..pm me if interested..

ygpm

[PrimeBane]

Hey everyone. My girlfriend and I are thinking of taking a road trip south and we were wondering where to go. We want to take advantage of the dollar, and i want to get some stuff at better prices then up here. What I really want is an HD DVD (A3) player and reading the posts it sounds like they are $199 in the U.S. I was at my local best buy and they were selling for $459.99. We were thinking seattle or spokane but any help is great.

Thanks


You can get the A-30 right now at London drugs for $400. :)

Seattle is probably the best place to go... although a trip to Billings or Great Falls Montana might pay off as well.

Remember, any player you buy in the US, you'll need a US address to collect the 5 free movies.

[jackbauer]

Thanks for the info, Prime. I forgot about that 5 free deal, but the price is almost to good to pass up. Will still take advice on where to go. If someone would help me out to get the five free, i would be willing to give them two out of the five.

[someguy6000]

i could help if you need me to

[PrimeBane]

I know you're all dying to spend more money...

$15 BDs at Amazon.com

Night At the Museum

Memento

Terminator

Italian Job

Species

[JaylisJayP]

How much?

Thanks

$100 dlvd for the pair

[JaylisJayP]

I am. Are they 2 different sets or all episodes on one set? I ask because I've seen the first group of episodes already. I never did get around to watching the last bunch.


they're separate...i'd love to sell them as a set, though.

[civictyperboy]

Does anyone know the difference between the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 and KDL-52XBR5?

There's a 500 dollar or so difference in price but I can really tell a difference between the 2.

2nd and 3rd ones down
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=28844#

thanks

The XBR4 and 5 are the same TV, the XBR5 has an 18 month warranty and the XBR4 has the standard 1 year, the XBR5 has an RS232 control input on the back (don't know what it is, you won't use it) and the color, XBR5 = Piano Black, XBR4 = Flat black and you can change bezels, also if you are near a Sony Style you get a $500 Gift Card on the XBR4 (put towards any accessories or in-home service plan), however not the XBR5 (they are in tight supply)

[civictyperboy]

and Jaylis, if those are still around on Friday I may have to hit you up for those

[grif32]

Does anyone know the difference between the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 and KDL-52XBR5?

There's a 500 dollar or so difference in price but I can really tell a difference between the 2.

2nd and 3rd ones down
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=28844#

thanks

The only two things I could tell was one has RS232 Control and longer warranty.

RS232 x1 (Home Theater Installation Control Capabilities )

Other then that nothing.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

and Jaylis, if those are still around on Friday I may have to hit you up for those

sounds good

[juicyjay504]

Hey everyone. My girlfriend and I are thinking of taking a road trip south and we were wondering where to go. We want to take advantage of the dollar, and i want to get some stuff at better prices then up here. What I really want is an HD DVD (A3) player and reading the posts it sounds like they are $199 in the U.S. I was at my local best buy and they were selling for $459.99. We were thinking seattle or spokane but any help is great.
Thanks

My local Bestbuy has the A3 in stock. Im in Spokane

[Hokies]

$100 dlvd for the pair
PM

[freezerfuel]

Finally getting around to watching The Ultimate Matrix Collection, I've watched the first two. Holy crap, beyond the great PQ this thing is loaded to the guts with special features. Theres a bunch on the movie side of the disc and then there's more on the other side for each movie which I haven't even looked at yet. And then there's that 4th disc. Pretty crazy set. :cool:

[JaylisJayP]

pm back Hokies

[grif32]

For sale HD DVD's :

Complete Matrix set Sealed - $42 dlvd

Hereos complete set Sealed - $42 dlvd

Chris

[PrimeBane]

fyi, if you order Cars and Ratatouille today from Amazon.com you get an additional $10 off.

I know it's also available at Bestbuy Canada as well.

I get boned on the shipping from Amazon ($11 US for 2 movies), but it's still cheaper than buying in Canada... the higher exchange rate helps too :D

Now I just wish I didn't have to wait 2 weeks plus. :(

[PrimeBane]

And few nice price adjustments on HD DVDS from Amazon

Updated * 11/06/07
Batman Begins $18.95 from 19.95
Evan Almighty $19.95 from 27.95
Knocked Up $19.95 from 27.95

12 Monkeys $16.49 from 19.95
Backdraft (HD DVD) $16.49 from 19.95
Casino (HD DVD) $16.49 from 19.95
Doom $16.49 from 19.95
Seabiscuit $16.49 from 19.95
The Big Lebowski $16.49 from 19.95

[MPCanes]

fyi, if you order Cars and Ratatouille today from Amazon.com you get an additional $10 off.

I know it's also available at Bestbuy Canada as well.

I get boned on the shipping from Amazon ($11 US for 2 movies), but it's still cheaper than buying in Canada... the higher exchange rate helps too :D

Now I just wish I didn't have to wait 2 weeks plus. :(

Is the Cars and Ratatouille deal explicitly listed, or canada only, cause I'm not seeing it

[MPCanes]

Nevermind, the 10 bucks was subtracted when I went through checkout.

Wow, that brings the total for both to only 30 and change, can't beat that for 2 blu-rays i was going to buy either way, glad I cancelled my order and re-ordered.

[PrimeBane]

Sorry, I should have stated it shows up in the cart.

Considering I've seen the offer at 2 places now, I wouldn't be suprised to see that other stores have it as well. :)

[HollandX]

:(

i bought rat last night. was going to wait a little bit for cars.

now i just rebought rat and cars. why didn't they announce this stupid deal???

so i'll have to send back rat when i get it. so i'll get like $7 off.

:'(

[HollandX]

Cars review: 5 stars audio, 5 stars video.



'Cars' looks absolutely fantastic on Blu-ray. I have not a single nitpick -- every last pixel appears to be perfectly in place, and every aspect of the presentation is exemplary. Pixar also went for an extremely slick and shiny veneer for 'Cars,' so no intentional degradation (artificial film grain, etc.) has been added to the mix. The level of detail and sharpness to the image is extraordinary -- if you can find a single shot throughout 'Cars' that looks anything but fully three-dimensional, email me and we'll duke it out.

this image is simply flawless. Five stars all the way.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/630/cars.html

[PrimeBane]

I doubt this will effect most here, but T3 on BD has been pushed back 2 weeks.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Street_Date_Delays/Terminator_3_Blu-ray_Hits_a_Speed_Bump/1122

[PrimeBane]

For those looking to buy a new tv, some interesting info on repair rates with reguards to brand and technology.

http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=224294

[PrimeBane]

Just curious, but has anyone run across the Bluwave PS3 remote from Nyko in their travels?

http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=113#

Better yet, has anyone purchased one?

[dayday6]

Just curious, but has anyone run across the Bluwave PS3 remote from Nyko in their travels?

http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=113#

Better yet, has anyone purchased one?

Nope, I have the Sony one.

[HollandX]

Just curious, but has anyone run across the Bluwave PS3 remote from Nyko in their travels?

http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=113#

Better yet, has anyone purchased one?

ARGH, that'd be PERFECT if it had a power button.

[SBrooks1]

Just curious, but has anyone run across the Bluwave PS3 remote from Nyko in their travels?

http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=113#

Better yet, has anyone purchased one?

Ewww, that thing is ugly plus where's the Playstation logo button? :confused:

[oaktown2000]

fyi, if you order Cars and Ratatouille today from Amazon.com you get an additional $10 off.


sweet........ordered........and since I'm in no rush...I went for the cheapy shipping...so only $37 for both

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, it's not pretty, but I'm more interested in the USB IR... the remote I can use to program my Harmony and then I'm back to using 1 remote again :)

[ickzer1]

sweet........ordered........and since I'm in no rush...I went for the cheapy shipping...so only $37 for both

I just ordered as well but i accidentally hit 2 day shipping. I wanted to be a cheap bastard too.:mad:

[PrimeBane]

If you're interseted in a Toshiba A3 HD DVD player, check out your local Sears. One poster at digitalhome.ca claims he picked one up in Kansas for $98.97.

I'm not sure if the deal is still on, but if you a Sears close by, it could be worth a look. :)

fyi, it has 2 free movies in the box and you can send in for the 5 free.

[ickzer1]

If you're interseted in a Toshiba A3 HD DVD player, check out your local Sears. One poster at digitalhome.ca claims he picked one up in Kansas for $98.97.

I'm not sure if the deal is still on, but if you a Sears close by, it could be worth a look. :)

fyi, it has 2 free movies in the box and you can send in for the 5 free.

I want this format war to end so i only buy blu ray till someone wins. if Blu looses then ill just switch over. Being neutral just prolongs this war crap. I had to pick a side and dig in.

[PrimeBane]

I want this format war to end so i only buy blu ray till someone wins. if Blu looses then ill just switch over. Being neutral just prolongs this war crap. I had to pick a side and dig in.

Well, that would be your loss :)

I like being able to watch all HD movies available... a feeling that many here share. It's great to be able to watch Transformers in HD, then pop in Spiderman in HD. :)

[Hanky Panky]

Many? We want numbers...in fact...I elect for someone to post a poll. :D

[PrimeBane]

hmmm... a poll sounds like a good idea... be right back :)

[PrimeBane]

HDM poll :)

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422438

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up Cars and Ratatouille today at Best Buy...they do discount 10 bucks if you buy 2, the sale also included the Pixar Shorts and Meet the Robinsons....

[ickzer1]

Well, that would be your loss :)

I like being able to watch all HD movies available... a feeling that many here share. It's great to be able to watch Transformers in HD, then pop in Spiderman in HD. :)
Its no loss to me. Hd dvd studios movies will still exist. When there is a victor eventually the losing studios will put their movies on the winning format. I have patience.

[YankeeTim]

is there a box set for saw on blu ray/hd dvd? also how bout a box set for the stanley kubrick collection, i havent seen one at best buy..

[PrimeBane]

Negative on both boxed sets currently.

Odds are there will be one for the Kubrick movies in the future as WB likes to box up it's old HD movies.

[Hanky Panky]

HDM poll :)

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422438

Excellent poll choices...for the record I chose Yes with both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc
.

[PrimeBane]

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6498141.html

Wow... over 90,000 A2s moved over the weekend.

[jskrap]

My a3 has shipped from Best Buy. Pretty pumped!

[meatgoat]

Excellent poll choices...for the record I chose Yes with both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc
.

me too.


Took a bit of effort but I got BB to give me the 3rd free in stock movie from this weeks promo. I went with Rid****.

I wasn't as lucky getting them to match CC's deal on Call of Duty 4 though. Since it showed up on CC's website as sold out they wouldn't match the deal.

[JaylisJayP]

Soprano sets sold.....just fyi all.

[JaylisJayP]

So...this has nothing to do with high-definition, but can anyone recommend a good gas grill for under $200?

[jackbauer]

Thanks for all the help everyone. i guess i should have asked this in my first post but does everyone think it is worth it to drive down to get a HD DVD player? should i order it online somewhere? And something unrelated, any news on the LOTR trilogy coming out on HD anytime soon?

[jackbauer]

Sorry for yet another post. Will there be anything down in the states to get when I am there? i mean will there be stock, and will the prices still be low?

[imaginegrafix]

Wow - An estimated 90,000 A-2's sold over the weekend: http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6498141.html

It might have outsold S3

[TastySweetNutz]

Question might've been posed before, but what is everyone doing with their old DVDs? I've started the ebay/amazon process with the movies that I've already replaced on HD-DVD or Blu-ray, but curious to see what others are planning to do with theirs.

[MPCanes]

Question might've been posed before, but what is everyone doing with their old DVDs? I've started the ebay/amazon process with the movies that I've already replaced on HD-DVD or Blu-ray, but curious to see what others are planning to do with theirs.

Sell em on here, ebay, or trade em in to gamestop for 2-3 bucks a piece.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I traded all mine in to FYE as they gave me the most for store credit and I just spent that $$ buying HDM at their store.

[WingNut 25]

Is Best Buy still taking orders for the A2 and filling them with the A3?

[HollandX]

Yeah, it's not pretty, but I'm more interested in the USB IR... the remote I can use to program my Harmony and then I'm back to using 1 remote again :)

except turn it on and off :(

[PrimeBane]

except turn it on and off :(

Well, I figure I have to get up off my butt to put the movie in anyways... and I'm sure Sony will finally include the power on thing with a new update.

[PrimeBane]

Thanks for all the help everyone. i guess i should have asked this in my first post but does everyone think it is worth it to drive down to get a HD DVD player? should i order it online somewhere? And something unrelated, any news on the LOTR trilogy coming out on HD anytime soon?

From Edmonton... I'd say no. The gas alone isn't worth it.

Odds are the A3 will go onsale at FS or BB before the holiday season... I'd watch both flyers very closely for the next 3 weeks or so. Or if you don't care about the free movies, just buy an A2 off of ebay.

As for Lord of the Rings, supposedly they are being worked on by New Line and "could" come out in both formats in 08.

[SBrooks1]

Popped in Cars last night for a few minutes.....wow....absolutely amazing PQ. I couldn't crank it up very loud to really hear the great soundtrack since my fiance had a headache but it sounded great overall.

Working at Best Buy last night I noticed we got in Close Encounters of the Third Kind last night to put out for next Tuesday. I was soooo tempted to buy that. Love that movie. :D

[HollandX]

we're back!

[PrimeBane]

Yay! :D

[ToightLikeATiger]

I went to Walmart and they had an A2 for sale but it was $200. The sales clerk said the one that was on sale was different. What is the difference between the A2's?

[PrimeBane]

Supposedly (and I can't really confirm this) is the sales one's were A2W's (a special SKU for WM).

Technically, there is no difference, although most stores with the A2 come with 3 free movies in the box.

I think that $98 special was for the weekend only.

[SBrooks1]

Does this make any sense to you guys? Blu-ray.com just posted a review for Robocop. Here's what they say about video quality....

This Orion Picture production is presented in a 1:85:1 aspect ratio in 1080p. The picture quality is a mixed bag: some scenes look reasonably sharp, and others are marred by excessive film grain. Despite the amount of grain, this is the best I have seen Robocop look in all of its renditions: the 20th anniversary DVD, the Trilogy set issued by MGM, or the excellent laserdisc released by Criterion. The transfer itself is quite sharp. I was able to detect objects not previously seen on the DVD or laserdisc releases, like the detail in Robocop’s uniform and headgear. Colors are reasonably saturated, and skin tones ranged from natural, to a little on the pink-reddish side. Blood is vividly red, but occasionally colors became subdued. Some scenes appear too dark obstructing shadow detail, and occasionally blacks look a little muddy. The graininess previously mentioned is most objectionable in dark colors, and could appear more like digital noise than grain. In spite of its flaws, this is the definitive Robocop in terms of picture quality.

"This is the definitive Robocop in terms of picture quality" So why does it get a 1.5 http://www.blu-ray.com/images/rating/b3.jpg in their Video quality rating? Makes no sense to me....

[PrimeBane]

Does anything ever make sense at blu-ray.com?

[oaktown2000]

It's probably read as "this is the best it will ever get".

The 1.5 rating was being very gracious. If you haven't already wasted your money on it....I'd suggest that you don't

[ickzer1]

Popped in Cars last night for a few minutes.....wow....absolutely amazing PQ. I couldn't crank it up very loud to really hear the great soundtrack since my fiance had a headache but it sounded great overall.

Working at Best Buy last night I noticed we got in Close Encounters of the Third Kind last night to put out for next Tuesday. I was soooo tempted to buy that. Love that movie. :D

Must get Close Encounters. Blu ray discs are eating up my cash with thier HD god like PQ.:D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Popped in Cars last night for a few minutes.....wow....absolutely amazing PQ. I couldn't crank it up very loud to really hear the great soundtrack since my fiance had a headache but it sounded great overall.

Working at Best Buy last night I noticed we got in Close Encounters of the Third Kind last night to put out for next Tuesday. I was soooo tempted to buy that. Love that movie. :D


What do you have it priced at?

[JaylisJayP]

AVS closed down the software message boards because the flame war was getting too nasty...

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Ratatouille today with the wife....great PQ, great movie.

[PrimeBane]

Ocean's boxed set for $35 using Paypal (for those in the USA)

HD DVD
http://www.fye.com/Ocean-s-Eleven--Twelve-and-Thirteen--HD--Front-Page_stcVVproductId24154885VVcatId455366VVviewprod.htm

Blu-ray
http://www.fye.com/Ocean-s-Eleven--Twelve-and-Thirteen--Blu-ray--Front-Page_stcVVproductId24154886VVcatId455366VVviewprod.htm

$10 mail-in rebate and another $10 if you checkout with Paypal (paypal10).

FYI, you do have to wait until next Tuesday as the PP code doesn't work for preorders.

It's supposed to be free shipping as well. :)

[JaylisJayP]

It's probably read as "this is the best it will ever get".

The 1.5 rating was being very gracious. If you haven't already wasted your money on it....I'd suggest that you don't

Has your wife forgotten about Robocop yet? :p

[MPCanes]

Why anyone would give Spider-Man less then a 4/5 in PQ is beyond me.

It may have a slight red push, in some scenes, and thats about it. It looks and sounds exactly as it did in the theater.

And in watching it again, it's like a fine aged bleu cheese.

And Spider-Man 3 is like a Kraft single.

[oaktown2000]

Has your wife forgotten about Robocop yet?



lol...I dunno.....should I ask her :D

[oaktown2000]

Ocean's boxed set for $35 using Paypal (for those in the USA)

HD DVD
http://www.fye.com/Ocean-s-Eleven--Twelve-and-Thirteen--HD--Front-Page_stcVVproductId24154885VVcatId455366VVviewprod.htm

Blu-ray
http://www.fye.com/Ocean-s-Eleven--Twelve-and-Thirteen--Blu-ray--Front-Page_stcVVproductId24154886VVcatId455366VVviewprod.htm

$10 mail-in rebate and another $10 if you checkout with Paypal (paypal10).

FYI, you do have to wait until next Tuesday as the PP code doesn't work for preorders.

It's supposed to be free shipping as well. :)


hmmmmm.....wasn't planning on picking this one up.....but if I can get it for $35 dlvd....I might have to. Would you stop posting this crap. Either that....or go find me a great deal on the Die Hard set or the Harry Potter set :D

[PrimeBane]

If I do, will I get a Christmas card from you? :)

[PrimeBane]

I was sure if everyone here was aware of Amazon's 30 day price guarantee or not.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/104-1428201-9787119?ie=UTF8&nodeId=468502#postorder

I preordered Meet the Robinsons and the SM Trilogy at higher prices... I emailed and got a refund for $6 ($2 on Robinsons and $4 on SM).

[oaktown2000]

If I do, will I get a Christmas card from you? :)


Postage to Canada will kill me.......how about......I won't kill you instantly on COD4....I'll give you a warning shot above your head first :)

[PrimeBane]

What If I don't buy the game? :p

[oaktown2000]

Then you're LAME ;)

[PrimeBane]

I can handle lame. :)

[PrimeBane]

Did anyone pick up "I now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry"?

[grif32]

Supposedly (and I can't really confirm this) is the sales one's were A2W's (a special SKU for WM).

Technically, there is no difference, although most stores with the A2 come with 3 free movies in the box.

I think that $98 special was for the weekend only.

No difference.

When did the A2 start coming with 3 free movies in a box??

I know the A3 has 2 movies in the box.

I must have missed something.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Visions in Western Canada will have the A3 on sale this weekend for $288.

Pretty fricken sad considering the $199 price in the US. :(

[PrimeBane]

When did the A2 start coming with 3 free movies in a box??


About half way through it's life cycle... it came with Black Rain, Perfect Storm and F&F: Tokyo Drift I believe.

I have one sitting at home in the box if you'd like pics :)

[grif32]

About half way through it's life cycle... it came with Black Rain, Perfect Storm and F&F: Tokyo Drift I believe.

I have one sitting at home in the box if you'd like pics :)

I believe you but must have missed it. Not bad.

Chris

[meatgoat]

Did anyone pick up "I now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry"?

I got it from netflix today. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

[PrimeBane]

I believe you but must have missed it. Not bad.

Chris

I think it might have been a Toshiba Canada thing... we just got the 5 free deal in the last month or so.

[PrimeBane]

I got it from netflix today. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

Lets us know your thoughts when you're done... I want to see the movie, but not enough to pay $28 for it right now.

[grif32]

I think it might have been a Toshiba Canada thing... we just got the 5 free deal in the last month or so.

Got ya. I couldnt find anything about it. Must be a Canada thing

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

lol...I dunno.....should I ask her :D

nah...it should just "disappear" from your shelves.

[YankeeTim]

i did today on hd dvd

and all i can say is jessica biel and hd dvd=mouth watering..hahaha..

just bought the movie for her to see how she looks on hd..

Did anyone pick up "I now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry"?

[grif32]

i did today on hd dvd

and all i can say is jessica biel and hd dvd=mouth watering..hahaha..

just bought the movie for her to see how she looks on hd..

Check out NEXT with her in it. WOW!!

[PrimeBane]

Ahhhh... we're back :)

[toomanyfigures]

can anyone recomend a good 5.1 "theater in a box" system with single disc and 1080p upconvert

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a brand new copy of The Reaping on BD looking to get $20 dlvd for it

[grif32]

Sealed HD DVD's:

Complete Matrix - $38.00 DLVD

Or

Heroes - $38.00 DLVD

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Damn... if didn't own those already I'd be all over them.

[SackExchange]

Just a heads up Sears has the Toshiba HD-A3 High Definition HD-DVD Player for $169.99 on Black Friday.


http://www.blackfridayads.com/stores/22

[IceRat]

deepdiscount 20% off sale is live for those who want to blow more coin

[TheCollectorStop]

can anyone recomend a good 5.1 "theater in a box" system with single disc and 1080p upconvert

Never buy a home theater in a box unless you can insure that you can replace all of the components later. Often the DVD player will double as a receiver and have a proprietary connection to the sub. If the DVD player, receiver, or the sub break you are going to have to go out and spend at least $500 to replace all three of them even if just one of them is broken. The DVD/Receiver combo that is common in most HTIB systems is usually of low quality. You will spend more money in the long run and not benefit from it. Especially stay away from Panasonic systems. It usually is the same cost to go out and buy five quality speakers, a sub, receiver, and DVD player and if something does break on you, you can just replace that component.

[JaylisJayP]

Sealed HD DVD's:

Complete Matrix - $38.00 DLVD

Or

Heroes - $38.00 DLVD

Chris

i've been thinking about selling my Heroes, too, but at this point I think I'll just hold onto it and watch the damn thing. Besides, I can't compete with that price!

[JaylisJayP]

anyone seen Beowulf and Grendel with the dude from 300? It came out on blu-ray Tuesday and Wal-Mart has it for $18.96...worth it?

[dayday6]

Sealed HD DVD's:

Complete Matrix - $38.00 DLVD

Or

Heroes - $38.00 DLVD

Chris

PM sent.

[YankeeTim]

what is best buys return policy for dvds? i know now since the holidays are around the corner they r more leniant. in case i wanted to return a dvd that i got in the xbox 360 deal.. ;)

[grif32]

i've been thinking about selling my Heroes, too, but at this point I think I'll just hold onto it and watch the damn thing. Besides, I can't compete with that price!

Sorry trying to raise some money for Flag Football. Going to Nationals in PA Dec 1st.

Chris

[imaginegrafix]

what is best buys return policy for dvds? i know now since the holidays are around the corner they r more leniant. in case i wanted to return a dvd that i got in the xbox 360 deal.. ;)

Sell it on ebay or on here if you don't want it - pretty shady if you want to return one of the free hd movies or box sets and get full price for it.

[JaylisJayP]

what is best buys return policy for dvds? i know now since the holidays are around the corner they r more leniant. in case i wanted to return a dvd that i got in the xbox 360 deal.. ;)

if it's under a certain price they'll probably let you exchange....some stores are more lenient than others.

[TheRedOx]

if it's under a certain price they'll probably let you exchange....some stores are more lenient than others.

Yeah, that price is $50.00. I tried to return Season 1 of Lost a couple years ago when my Mom bought it for me for Christmas. I didn't know where she got it and I didn't want her to know that I was returning it so I didn't have a receipt either but it was brand new, unopened and Best Buy wouldn't take it back because retail was more than $50.00, not even for store credit. Wal-Mart gave me cash back for it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

it took all of 5 mins to get banned from bluray.com :D

[oaktown2000]

anyone seen Beowulf and Grendel with the dude from 300? It came out on blu-ray Tuesday and Wal-Mart has it for $18.96...worth it?


I read the movie itself was terrible. It might look pretty in 1080p....but I bet it's gonna suck :)

[jskrap]

This really is a format "war"

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9812929-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

[IceRat]

shutting down those areas of the forum was a stupid idea
there will be more of the same once they open

[YankeeTim]

i dont want cash, just more hd dvds/blu rays..

if it's under a certain price they'll probably let you exchange....some stores are more lenient than others.

[JaylisJayP]

shutting down those areas of the forum was a stupid idea
there will be more of the same once they open

totally agree. All it does is irritate people, it'll never effect change.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, that price is $50.00. I tried to return Season 1 of Lost a couple years ago when my Mom bought it for me for Christmas. I didn't know where she got it and I didn't want her to know that I was returning it so I didn't have a receipt either but it was brand new, unopened and Best Buy wouldn't take it back because retail was more than $50.00, not even for store credit. Wal-Mart gave me cash back for it.

Wal-Mart might give you their illegal immigrants in exchange if you ask nicely.

[JaylisJayP]

c'mon johnny...offer up something I need!!!!!!!!!!!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

but you do need it ;)

[MPCanes]

Anyone interested in The Prestige on HD-DVD? I want to switch to the Blu-Ray since it has better audio.

It's an import that plays perfectly fine on all US players. Great PQ, and decent audio.

Watched once.

[WingNut 25]

Sealed HD DVD's:

Complete Matrix - $38.00 DLVD

Or

Heroes - $38.00 DLVD

Chris

If Heroes is still available, I'm interested. My dad just got an HD DVD player and he's been interested in getting into the show.

[captain_narcolepsy]

mpcanes, you got pm!

[PrimeBane]

My amazon orders finally came in... Meet the Robinsons and SM Trilogy.

Good thing it's a longweekend for me :D

[MPCanes]

OK, quick question:

I've got my PS3 running into my receiver via Optical. In game, I get Dolby Digital or DTS, same with Blu-Ray discs. But when I'm in the XMB or I'm watching a trailer from the PS Store, everything is coming through in standard stereo (and the trailers from the store all say AAC 128 KBPS). Is this correct, or is there a way to have it running in Dolby Digital or DTS all the time? And I don't mean crappy pro-logic or DTS Neo, either.

[toomanyfigures]

if my reciever dosnt have hdmi
can i run hdmi direct from my dvd to my tv for video only and use TOSLINK or digital coaxial for audio from dvd to reciever?
i only ask because i know hdmi runs both audio and video

also wich is better TOSLINK or digital coaxial?

[MPCanes]

TOSLINK and Digital Coax should be exactly the same.

[TheRedOx]

AVS' HD-DVD and Blu-Ray sections are now back up for posting.

[ewto16]

OK, quick question:

I've got my PS3 running into my receiver via Optical. In game, I get Dolby Digital or DTS, same with Blu-Ray discs. But when I'm in the XMB or I'm watching a trailer from the PS Store, everything is coming through in standard stereo (and the trailers from the store all say AAC 128 KBPS). Is this correct, or is there a way to have it running in Dolby Digital or DTS all the time? And I don't mean crappy pro-logic or DTS Neo, either.

I don't think a lot of the stuff thta you DL is encoded that way. I think they are just meant to give you an idea, I could be wrong. I don't think I ever paid that much attention.

[ewto16]

if my reciever dosnt have hdmi
can i run hdmi direct from my dvd to my tv for video only and use TOSLINK or digital coaxial for audio from dvd to reciever?
i only ask because i know hdmi runs both audio and video

also wich is better TOSLINK or digital coaxial?

Yes, you can do this. It is how I have mine setup.

I have HDMI running from the PS3 to the Sony TV. I have the digital out port for sound running from the PS3 to the receiver. Works perfectly fine.

I don't think TOSLINK and Digital Coaxial are the same, but I could be wrong. I'm pretty sure they are different cables/connections, but function the same.

[ewto16]

Never buy a home theater in a box unless you can insure that you can replace all of the components later. Often the DVD player will double as a receiver and have a proprietary connection to the sub. If the DVD player, receiver, or the sub break you are going to have to go out and spend at least $500 to replace all three of them even if just one of them is broken. The DVD/Receiver combo that is common in most HTIB systems is usually of low quality. You will spend more money in the long run and not benefit from it. Especially stay away from Panasonic systems. It usually is the same cost to go out and buy five quality speakers, a sub, receiver, and DVD player and if something does break on you, you can just replace that component.

I would in general agree with this statement. If you buy something like this, you definitly want to be able to replace the pieces and parts as they break, if they do.

With the prices of electronics in general now, you can get a great DVD player that upscales for well under $100 which would be better than having one built in to an HTIB. Heck, you could just go a bit further and get and HD-DVD player which will upconvert and play HD-DVDs.

I bought a Kenwood HTIB from Sam's Club like.....geez, 7 years ago now. It is great and hasn't failed me yet. It is a 5.1 system and supports DTS and DD. I think it sounds fine in my basement and I'm happy with it. It has a ton of connections and I've got a Wii, PS3, Sony SXRD, Cable box, DVD player, and a CD changer all running through it.

It doesn't really have all the video connections to support all the devices, but I run those through the TV. It does support audio connections for all those devices.

If you really want a HTIB, I'd go with something like Onkyo or Denon.

[toomanyfigures]

thanks for the suggestions
now im also finding when looking at various audio cables that some specificly say they support dts or pro logic2 or whatever

does this mean i wouldnt get 5.1 output if the movie is mastered in something other than say dd

sorry for the lame ass questions lol

[TheRedOx]

The cable shouldn't matter at all. If you're watching a DVD that has a DTS track on it and your receiver supports DTS then you will receive the DTS audio regardless of whether you have a $2 Toslink optical cable from Monoprice or a $50 rip-off Monster Toslink optical cable.

[ewto16]

The cable shouldn't matter at all. If you're watching a DVD that has a DTS track on it and your receiver supports DTS then you will receive the DTS audio regardless of whether you have a $2 Toslink optical cable from Monoprice or a $50 rip-off Monster Toslink optical cable.

I have that rip-off Monster cable. Good thing I asked for it as a Christmas present. :D

Didn't know enough about AV at the time and had no idea that monoprice exisited.

[PrimeBane]

I don't think TOSLINK and Digital Coaxial are the same, but I could be wrong. I'm pretty sure they are different cables/connections, but function the same.

This is correct.

Toslink or optical uses a red laser on fibreoptic... digital coax is just a regular coax cable, just with orange ends.

I've heard people claim that optical is better, but I've never noticed a huge difference. That being said however, optical is more prominent it seems that digital coax.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Hey guys I could really use some help with this. It seems that Pixar Cars for Blu-Ray has a special offer for a Dinaco McQueen. I don't own a Blu-Ray player and I would REALLY LOVE to get this for my Son's Cars collection. If anyone would be willing to help me out (I'll pay for all the shipping costs) please let me know it would be greatly appreciated.:o :)

http://www.hollywood-diecast.com/cars%20blu%20ray%20mcqueen.jpg

[PrimeBane]

I know I'm in Canada, but if you can score me a Masterpiece Starscream from WM for cost+shipping, I'll gladly C+S you for the car when I finally get the movie from Amazon in a couple of weeks. :)

[HollandX]

Hey guys I could really use some help with this. It seems that Pixar Cars for Blu-Ray has a special offer for a Dinaco McQueen. I don't own a Blu-Ray player and I would REALLY LOVE to get this for my Son's Cars collection. If anyone would be willing to help me out (I'll pay for all the shipping costs) please let me know it would be greatly appreciated.:o :)

http://www.hollywood-diecast.com/cars%20blu%20ray%20mcqueen.jpg

you can have mine.

what do you need me to do?

[HollandX]

I know I'm in Canada, but if you can score me a Masterpiece Starscream from WM for cost+shipping, I'll gladly C+S you for the car when I finally get the movie from Amazon in a couple of weeks. :)

in english?

[PrimeBane]

In english or just dumb it down for you? :p

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I know I'm in Canada, but if you can score me a Masterpiece Starscream from WM for cost+shipping, I'll gladly C+S you for the car when I finally get the movie from Amazon in a couple of weeks. :)
PrimeBane, I'll hook you up with a Starscream for c+s. My wife is a manager at a Super WM so I can help you with that. :cool:


you can have mine.

what do you need me to do?
PM being sent. :)


thx for the offers guys.

[oaktown2000]

you can have mine.

what do you need me to do?


Lol....read the coupon.......it SAYS...."here's what you need to do"...

[PrimeBane]

poor Holland... You can tell it's Friday eh? :)

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

LOL, Keith your so mean. :p :D ;)

[PrimeBane]

MGM yanks Ronin and Red Dawn from release schedule

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/MGM/Street_Date_Delays/MGM_Yanks_Ronin,_Red_Dawn_Blu-ray_Releases/1159

Ronin doesn't really hurt my feelings, but I did want to see Red Dawn.

[someguy6000]

red dawn would have been great one of my all time favorites

[jackbauer]

Hey guys. I am probably getting the HDA3 from visions today. Problem is my TV does not have hdmi but does have dvi. Whats the best way to hook it up. Dvi,or component. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I do not know alot about this stuff. Thanks in advance.

[PrimeBane]

PrimeBane, I'll hook you up with a Starscream for c+s. My wife is a manager at a Super WM so I can help you with that. :cool:



thanks manny :D

[JaylisJayP]

:eek: MGM yanks Ronin and Red Dawn from release schedule

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/MGM/Street_Date_Delays/MGM_Yanks_Ronin,_Red_Dawn_Blu-ray_Releases/1159

Ronin doesn't really hurt my feelings, but I did want to see Red Dawn.

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I feel the exact opposite. Ronin is one of my favorite movies!

[PrimeBane]

Hey guys. I am probably getting the HDA3 from visions today. Problem is my TV does not have hdmi but does have dvi. Whats the best way to hook it up. Dvi,or component. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I do not know alot about this stuff. Thanks in advance.

You can purchase an HDMI to DVI cable from www.monoprice.com (http://www.monoprice.com) for about $10 shipped.

Odds are you probably won't notice a difference between component and HDMI/DVI, but I'd still go with the digital HDMI/DVI cable. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Hey guys. I am probably getting the HDA3 from visions today. Problem is my TV does not have hdmi but does have dvi. Whats the best way to hook it up. Dvi,or component. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I do not know alot about this stuff. Thanks in advance.

I can't imagine the picture will be that much different through either. Component might be easier.

Or you could always use it as an excuse to buy a new TV!!!

[PrimeBane]

:eek:

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I feel the exact opposite. Ronin is one of my favorite movies!

I've already discovered through your postings that you and I have different tastes in "good" movies. ;)

Hopefully they get both movies back on track fro those that want them. :)

[TheRedOx]

Hey guys. I am probably getting the HDA3 from visions today. Problem is my TV does not have hdmi but does have dvi. Whats the best way to hook it up. Dvi,or component. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I do not know alot about this stuff. Thanks in advance.

The best way is that DVI input. You'll need an HDMI male/DVI female adapter. Should look like this:
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5786/c18440368ciu7.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=c18440368ciu7.jpg)
Then you'll need a regular DVI-D cable if you don't already have one. If you hook it up through component cables then you won't be able to upconvert your standard DVD's - they'll only be output at 480p. It will still play your HD-DVD's though.

I got the adapter at TigerDirect since they're warehouse is local to me - it was $9.99. I saw one at Wal-Mart on clearance for $10.00 too. Monoprice has it for around $3.00 with $2.00 shipping if you want to wait for it. DO NOT go to CC, BB, etc. for one - they're around $30.00 for the same thing - total ripoff, unless you want to be ripped off ;)

[jackbauer]

That is a good excuse but dont think the girlfriend, aka boss, will go for that.

[HollandX]

Lol....read the coupon.......it SAYS...."here's what you need to do"...

LOL

it does.

[JaylisJayP]

I've already discovered through your postings that you and I have different tastes in "good" movies. ;)

Hopefully they get both movies back on track fro those that want them. :)

well, admittedly I do go for a lot of crappy movies. It doesn't take much to entertain me.

But Ronin was pretty solid.

[jackbauer]

thanks ruutufifteen and jaylis, Could i use that male, female hookup with my 360, its has an hdmi output?

[oaktown2000]

:eek:

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I feel the exact opposite. Ronin is one of my favorite movies!

As much as I loved the "what if" factor that Red Dawn presented....Ronin is bad azz. It's what made me want to get a supercharged Audi when I was a teen :D

[SBrooks1]

Last week's Blu-ray vs HD-DVD numbers....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/nielsennumbers.jpg

I own both and have a lot of movies on both formats but I'm honestly thinking now if HD-DVD lost and Blu-ray won I really wouldn't mind at all.

[TheRedOx]

Last week's Blu-ray vs HD-DVD numbers....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/nielsennumbers.jpg



That's impossible - the week when 90,000 A2's were sold? 71% - 29% Blu-Ray?

[IceRat]

That's impossible - the week when 90,000 A2's were sold? 71% - 29% Blu-Ray?
why is it impossible
consumers bought SM3 on BR and spent their money on HD-DVD hardware and not software

.... and I doubt they will make up any ground next week against the 2 Disney/Pixar releases this week

[TheRedOx]

Actually was just reading AVS - WalMart does not report to Nielson - that's why. I guarantee everyone that picked up a player grabbed an HD-DVD or two as well. I know I did. Granted, a lot of people that picked up an A2 might have picked it up as a second or third player but, still.

[IceRat]

right so WM's SM3 numbers weren't reported as well in the tally
and I can guarantee you that everyone who picked up a player did not buy software

positive ways to look at the data if you support red
- not all hardware purchased made it in home... I'm sure a good number of units were purchased for resale on the secondary market
- a number of units were purchased as gifts for the holidays and software sales could/would follow later

[dayday6]

I bought the WM A2 and then bought Transformers HD-DVD, my cousin bought the player and no movies. We also bought SM Trilogy, so that is 6 movies to 1.

There were 14 players at the store I went to a couple people bought 2 players, most bought 1 player and no movies.

[IceRat]

actually is would be 2:1 as a packaged box set only counts for 1 sku sale not 3 individual sales as in this case

[GPWYANKEE]

If anybody ends up with a used copy of Chuck and Larry FS-Lmk.

[PrimeBane]

I think a fair assumption would be that half of the 60,000 purchased at least 1 movie... that's an addition 30,000 HD DVD titles not included in any sort of ratio.

I think the HD DVD camp is just fine with the Nielson numbers this week. :)

[JaylisJayP]

interview with Sony CEO----



Just hitting the web via AP, dated 11/09/2007

NEW YORK (AP) - The head of Sony Corp., Howard Stringer, said Thursday that the Blu-ray disc format the company has developed as the successor to the DVD is in a 'stalemate' with the competing HD DVD format, chiefly backed by Toshiba Corp. and Microsoft Corp.

'It's a difficult fight,' said Stringer, speaking at the 92nd Street Y cultural center in Manhattan.

Toshiba has been selling its players for as low as $200 heading into the holiday season, while Blu-ray players cost more than twice as much. The HD DVD camp also scored a significant win in August, when it induced Paramount Pictures to drop most of its support for Blu-ray and put out high-definition movies exclusively on HD DVD.

'We were trying to win on the merits, which we were doing for a while, until Paramount changed sides,' Stringer said.

At the same time, he played down the importance of the battle, saying it was mostly a matter of prestige whose format wins out in the end.

'It doesn't mean as much as all that,' Stringer said. He added that he believed there was an opportunity of uniting the two camps under one format before he became CEO, and he wishes he could travel back in time to make that happen.

Stringer was more upbeat about the PlayStation (Nachrichten) 3, the game console that has so far had disappointing sales compared to the rival Nintendo Wii.

The CEO said the console is the best-selling console in Europe after a price cut three weeks ago. In the U.S., a recent price cut has doubled sales.

'We are coming back up again,' Stringer said. The company aims to sell 10 million PS3s by the end of its fiscal year in March. Nintendo has already sold 13.2 million Wiis.

[JaylisJayP]

Last week's Blu-ray vs HD-DVD numbers....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/nielsennumbers.jpg

I own both and have a lot of movies on both formats but I'm honestly thinking now if HD-DVD lost and Blu-ray won I really wouldn't mind at all.

wow, that's a huge difference last week.

Paramount really isn't a huge advantage without better catalog titles. Yes they gave HD DVD Transformers, but Old School and Anchorman won't cut it...most people have these on DVD and won't upgrade for comedies. I know I won't.

[PrimeBane]

I know how much you all love to spend money... :D

www.jr.com is having a BD sale... $12.99 to $15.99 on select Sony and Disney titles.

I've never ordered from them before so I can't tell you how reliable they are.

[IceRat]

J&R is legit
I think you need to buy 2 items though to receive the sale pricing from what I saw elsewhere

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?N=13326%203604&Ne=3600

$12.99 Titles
RV (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Donnie Brasco (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Finding Neverland (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Underworld (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Black Hawk Down (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Hitch (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
King Arthur (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Memento (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Identity (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Closer (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Big Fish (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
The Fifth Element (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Tears of the Sun (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
XXX (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
A Few Good Men (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
The Patriot (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
S.W.A.T. (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Layer Cake (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Into the Blue (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
House of Flying Daggers (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Revenge (1990) - Blu-ray Disc
Remember the Titans (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Hellboy (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
The Big Hit (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
The Replacement Killers (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
Kung Fu Hustle (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Seven Years in Tibet (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Wild Things (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
A Knight's Tale (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
The Haunted Mansion (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Cruel Intentions (1999) - Blu-ray Disc
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
Stealth (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
G.I. Jane (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Arlington Road (1999) - Blu-ray Disc
Immortal Beloved (1994) - Blu-ray Disc
Secret Window (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Hostel (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
50 First Dates (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Vertical Limit (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Hollow Man (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
The Tailor of Panama (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Flatliners (1990) - Blu-ray Disc
Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) - Blu-ray Disc

$15.99 Titles
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Casino Royale (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Underworld: Evolution (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Ghost Rider (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Monster House (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Prestige (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Apocalypto (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Déjà Vu (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Rocky Balboa (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
Stomp the Yard (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Click (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Open Season (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Silent Hill (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Queen (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Ultraviolet (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Basic Instinct 2 (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Gridiron Gang (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Little Man (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Glory Road (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Bridge to Terabithia (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Saw II (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
The Wild (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Invincible (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Guardian (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Wild Hogs (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Saw (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Perfect Stranger (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Volver (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Dirty Dancing (1987) - Blu-ray Disc
The Covenant (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Annapolis (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Reign of Fire (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
Premonition (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Doctor Strange (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Are We Done Yet? (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Punisher (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Enemy of the State (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
Ladder 49 (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Pearl Harbor (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Vacancy (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Chicago (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
Weeds - Season 1 (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
All The King's Men (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Messengers (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Flightplan (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Running with Scissors (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
First Blood (1982) - Blu-ray Disc
Dark Water (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
The Lives of Others (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Devil's Rejects (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Chicken Little (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
Black Book (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Lookout (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Blood and Chocolate (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Sky High (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
The Brothers Grimm (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
House of 1000 Corpses (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Young Guns (1988) - Blu-ray Disc
Dinosaur (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Goal! The Dream Begins (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Primeval (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Great Raid (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Catch and Release (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Stir of Echoes (1999) - Blu-ray Disc
The Holiday (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Basic Instinct (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - Blu-ray Disc
Waiting... (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Stargate (1994) - Blu-ray Disc
Roving Mars (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Tekkon Kinkreet (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
American Psycho (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Total Recall (1990) - Blu-ray Disc

[JaylisJayP]

J&R is legit
I think you need to buy 2 items though to receive the sale pricing from what I saw elsewhere

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?N=13326%203604&Ne=3600

$12.99 Titles
RV (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Donnie Brasco (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Finding Neverland (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Underworld (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Black Hawk Down (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Hitch (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
King Arthur (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Memento (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Identity (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Closer (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Big Fish (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
The Fifth Element (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Tears of the Sun (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
XXX (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
A Few Good Men (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
The Patriot (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
S.W.A.T. (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Layer Cake (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Into the Blue (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
House of Flying Daggers (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Revenge (1990) - Blu-ray Disc
Remember the Titans (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Hellboy (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
The Big Hit (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
The Replacement Killers (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
Kung Fu Hustle (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Seven Years in Tibet (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Wild Things (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
A Knight's Tale (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
The Haunted Mansion (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Cruel Intentions (1999) - Blu-ray Disc
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
Stealth (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
G.I. Jane (1997) - Blu-ray Disc
Arlington Road (1999) - Blu-ray Disc
Immortal Beloved (1994) - Blu-ray Disc
Secret Window (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Hostel (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
50 First Dates (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Vertical Limit (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Hollow Man (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
The Tailor of Panama (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Flatliners (1990) - Blu-ray Disc
Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004) - Blu-ray Disc

$15.99 Titles
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Casino Royale (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Underworld: Evolution (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Ghost Rider (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Monster House (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Prestige (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Apocalypto (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Déjà Vu (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Rocky Balboa (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
Stomp the Yard (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Click (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Open Season (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Silent Hill (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Queen (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Ultraviolet (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Basic Instinct 2 (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Gridiron Gang (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Little Man (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Glory Road (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Bridge to Terabithia (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Saw II (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
The Wild (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Invincible (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Guardian (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Wild Hogs (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Saw (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Perfect Stranger (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Volver (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Dirty Dancing (1987) - Blu-ray Disc
The Covenant (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Annapolis (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Reign of Fire (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
Premonition (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Doctor Strange (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Are We Done Yet? (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Punisher (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Enemy of the State (1998) - Blu-ray Disc
Ladder 49 (2004) - Blu-ray Disc
Pearl Harbor (2001) - Blu-ray Disc
Vacancy (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Chicago (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
Weeds - Season 1 (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
All The King's Men (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
The Messengers (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Flightplan (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Running with Scissors (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
First Blood (1982) - Blu-ray Disc
Dark Water (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
The Lives of Others (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Devil's Rejects (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Chicken Little (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) - Blu-ray Disc
Black Book (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Lookout (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Blood and Chocolate (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
Sky High (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
The Brothers Grimm (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
House of 1000 Corpses (2003) - Blu-ray Disc
Young Guns (1988) - Blu-ray Disc
Dinosaur (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Goal! The Dream Begins (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Primeval (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
The Great Raid (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Catch and Release (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Stir of Echoes (1999) - Blu-ray Disc
The Holiday (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Basic Instinct (1992) - Blu-ray Disc
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - Blu-ray Disc
Waiting... (2005) - Blu-ray Disc
Stargate (1994) - Blu-ray Disc
Roving Mars (2006) - Blu-ray Disc
Tekkon Kinkreet (2007) - Blu-ray Disc
American Psycho (2000) - Blu-ray Disc
Total Recall (1990) - Blu-ray Disc

wow, sad that I probably own 80% of those titles already.

[JaylisJayP]

good article discussing the format war.....

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Joshua_Zyber/Commentary:_Living_in_Fear_of_the_Niche/1154

[Hokies]

good article discussing the format war.....

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Joshua_Zyber/Commentary:_Living_in_Fear_of_the_Niche/1154

That's how I truly feel all these time. I enjoy HiDef movies and don't care who will win.

[petenfld]

Canada Future Shop - buy one get one free deal is a joke
They don't have any, nor do the staff have a clue which ones this applies to
Online it appears to be select Disney titles
The stores are useless, I tired to order online but all out of stock
I guess I will see if anything shows up

[petenfld]

Last week's Blu-ray vs HD-DVD numbers....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/nielsennumbers.jpg

I own both and have a lot of movies on both formats but I'm honestly thinking now if HD-DVD lost and Blu-ray won I really wouldn't mind at all.


Probably all Spiderman trilogy

[PrimeBane]

Canada Future Shop - buy one get one free deal is a joke
They don't have any, nor do the staff have a clue which ones this applies to
Online it appears to be select Disney titles
The stores are useless, I tired to order online but all out of stock
I guess I will see if anything shows up

Can't say I'm suprised... I doubt they've restocked since the last sale 3 weeks ago.

If you have an HMV close by, check them out on Monday or Tuesday. IF they have the same sale it will be available then and for cheaper. :)

[PrimeBane]

Probably all Spiderman trilogy

Pretty much

1. Spider-Man 3 100.00
2. Spider-man: The High Definition Trilogy 71.95
3. Transformers 31.42
4. Meet the Robinsons 8.82
5. 300 BD 6.56
6. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 5.03
7. License to Wed BD 4.24
8. The Shining BD 4.11
9. Mr. Brooks 4.03
10. 2001: A Space Odyssey BD 3.88

xx. Face/Off 3.88
xx. 2001: A Space Odyssey HD 3.86
xx. 300 HD 3.82
xx. Heroes: Season 1 3.78
xx. The Shining HD 3.02
xx. License to Wed HD 2.71

[jackbauer]

Is that two for one deal on blu-ray only? Or both formats?

[petenfld]

Is that two for one deal on blu-ray only? Or both formats?


Just Bluray -- It is all Disney movies
I ordered online and so they will ship when available
At least you get to see which ones were part of the deal

[james howlett]

Hello all. Does anyone have a HD receiver? I'm looking to buy the Yamaha RX-V 1800 to complete my tri-fecta. Will having the True HD and DTS HD really compliment the HD/Blu movies?

[TheCollectorStop]

Hello all. Does anyone have a HD receiver? I'm looking to buy the Yamaha RX-V 1800 to complete my tri-fecta. Will having the True HD and DTS HD really compliment the HD/Blu movies?

Oh yes! The new audio codecs are just incredible. As long as you have your system set up properly with the correct angles and have quality speakers and a sub you'll fall in love with it.

[james howlett]

Oh yes! The new audio codecs are just incredible. As long as you have your system set up properly with the correct angles and have quality speakers and a sub you'll fall in love with it.Thanks. I found one online for $936 but I'm a little wary of ordering from a grey market site. Crutchfield has it for $1200. I don't know. I'm itching to buy it. Or, I may wait until after Christmas..

[JaylisJayP]

Nice little score today!

http://i10.tinypic.com/6wor0wm.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Very nice :D

[someguy6000]

great movies

[JaylisJayP]

FYI....Amazon has a BOGO on Sony and Disney movies (none of the Pixar stuff)....better prices than the J&R for the ones that are on sale.

[MPCanes]

Gonna pick up some stuff on blu, i think i'm quickly going to pass my hd-dvd collection. sad, i prefer hd-dvd, but the prices + selection is pushing me away.

[JaylisJayP]

Gonna pick up some stuff on blu, i think i'm quickly going to pass my hd-dvd collection. sad, i prefer hd-dvd, but the prices + selection is pushing me away.

it happened to me during the first Disney BOGO....as it stands now (once I receive my lastest Amazon order) I'll have 9 more blu-ray than HD DVD. And I have had HD DVD for 4 months longer than my PS3.

The selection is still solid, but the sales just aren't there. There have been a few last week at Best Buy and CC, but meager selection of movies that early adopters probably already own. I guess they were trying to get the crowd that just nabbed all the $99 A2s.

[jackbauer]

Can someone remind me of the HD DVD website where i can choose my five free movies. I finally bought an HDA3. So now I have, Transformers, Troy DC, 300, and bourne Identity.

[HollandX]

Can someone remind me of the HD DVD website where i can choose my five free movies. I finally bought an HDA3. So now I have, Transformers, Troy DC, 300, and bourne Identity.

http://www.thelookandsoundofperfect.com/

[imaginegrafix]

Looking forward to shrek 3 and ocean's trilogy on Tuesday - haven't seen Shrek 3 yet or Ocean's 13 yet, have heard mixed things about both but looking forward to both none-the-less.

[dayday6]

Looking forward to shrek 3 and ocean's trilogy on Tuesday - haven't seen Shrek 3 yet or Ocean's 13 yet, have heard mixed things about both but looking forward to both none-the-less.


Shrek is pretty terrible, you might want to rent it instead.

[MPCanes]

Blu-Ray hit is in.

Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest
The Prestige
Reign of Fire (Blind Buy)
Apocalypto (Blind Buy)
Memento
The Fifth Element (Sort of Blind Buy, I've probably seen the whole movie, I just never pay attention)

Grand Total: 54.28. 9.05 per disc? Can't beat that, no sir.

[JaylisJayP]

Looking forward to shrek 3 and ocean's trilogy on Tuesday - haven't seen Shrek 3 yet or Ocean's 13 yet, have heard mixed things about both but looking forward to both none-the-less.

Shrek is an absolute waste of time (and money).

Ocean's 13 is decent, enjoyable.

I'll be passing on everything this week unless I can find a brick and mortar store that has Close Encounters for under $35.

[MarkyMark]

FYI....Amazon has a BOGO on Sony and Disney movies (none of the Pixar stuff)....better prices than the J&R for the ones that are on sale.

I was looking tonight and gonna get about 10 Blu's .... for the price of 5 (to add to the 20 I already have)... love it when BOGO comes around....:D

[JaylisJayP]

We watched Patriot Games tonight and I was stunned at the PQ. It's not perfect the whole way through, but most of the shots are vibrant, colorful and a few are the stronger 3-D moments I've seen on any disc yet.

A big winner, 4.25/5 for PQ.

[MPCanes]

Shrek is an absolute waste of time (and money).

Ocean's 13 is decent, enjoyable.

I'll be passing on everything this week unless I can find a brick and mortar store that has Close Encounters for under $35.

I'm gonna use Deepdiscount to get Close Encounters for 26, not something I NEED to watch asap.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm gonna use Deepdiscount to get Close Encounters for 26, not something I NEED to watch asap.

not a bad idea.

[jackbauer]

Hey guys need your help yet again. I have the HDA3 and I did the firm-ware update. I then tried to watch transformers but it only played for about 20 minutes till a error message appeared. it was something like 403bc504. Any ideas?

[TheRedOx]

Hey guys need your help yet again. I have the HDA3 and I did the firm-ware update. I then tried to watch transformers but it only played for about 20 minutes till a error message appeared. it was something like 403bc504. Any ideas?

Might check here - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=810932
Pretty common problem - there's a few other threads about it too in that same forum. Hopefully something helpful in there or a workaround.

[stupidsuck]

anyone have a list of the sony/disney movies eligible for the amazon BOGO?

[SBrooks1]

anyone have a list of the sony/disney movies eligible for the amazon BOGO?

Sony - http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000161701%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-2%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D09P7DCWXKBTHE1S7ATZQ%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D324342701%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3D193640011&tag=panandscathed-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Disney - http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000161681%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-2%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D0D9R7YNKHBFMYYT621TA%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D324339201%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3D193640011&tag=panandscathed-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[stupidsuck]

thanks!

[someguy6000]

i just seen that wal-mart is going to carry the 47" vizio for 1350 what are your guys' thoughts on the vizio brand good buy or bad buy?

[JaylisJayP]

I'd avoid it. That's just my opinion, I have no specific experience to back it up, but for a major purchase like a new television, I would stick to Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Pioneer or Toshiba...maybe Samsung. Either that or get an extended warranty.

I know these Vizios, Westinghouse, etc... are major sellers, but I'd rather cut my budget somewhere else.

[someguy6000]

well is there any place i could check reviews on the tv i just looked at the vizio site (http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=38) and there isn't anything in response from customers or product reviews

does Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Pioneer or Toshiba...maybe Samsung have comparable prices close to the 47" range of tv

[MPCanes]

well is there any place i could check reviews on the tv i just looked at the vizio site (http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=38) and there isn't anything in response from customers or product reviews

does Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Pioneer or Toshiba...maybe Samsung have comparable prices close to the 47" range of tv

Probably not very similar prices.

Remember, you get what you pay for. If a Vizio TV is 1k less then a Sharp, Panasonic, Pioneer, etc... It's for good reason. It'll be fine if you don't mind having a slightly inferior product, but you get what you pay for.

If you want a deal, go to a store that does floor model markdowns/clearances. I got a 2.8k TV for 850, with 2 free DLP bulbs. It's an off brand (Hewlett-Packard), but it's decent enough, has above average HD picture and I'm happy with it. I'd trade it in a second for a 42 inch top tier plasma, though.

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

well is there any place i could check reviews on the tv i just looked at the vizio site (http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=38) and there isn't anything in response from customers or product reviews

does Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Pioneer or Toshiba...maybe Samsung have comparable prices close to the 47" range of tv

if they carry those tv's on amazon, they usually have reviews on there.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Sony - http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000161701%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-2%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D09P7DCWXKBTHE1S7ATZQ%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D324342701%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3D193640011&tag=panandscathed-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Disney - http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000161681%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-2%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D0D9R7YNKHBFMYYT621TA%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D324339201%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3D193640011&tag=panandscathed-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Sad thing is I have 90% of those titles. It s a good place to start for anyone looking to get into the HDM game

[stupidsuck]

well is there any place i could check reviews on the tv i just looked at the vizio site (http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=38) and there isn't anything in response from customers or product reviews

does Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Pioneer or Toshiba...maybe Samsung have comparable prices close to the 47" range of tv


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

This is where I bought this TV from (refurbished) and I have no complaints. With rebates I had it delivered for under 1200 bucks. While it has a below average contrast ratio, I still believe the picture to be very good and certainly worth the bang for the buck. If you can afford a more expensive TV, then by all means do it. But, for the money I spent on a 1080p TV this size I couldn't be happier.

There's some reviews on that page as well

[dayday6]

Probably not very similar prices.

Remember, you get what you pay for. If a Vizio TV is 1k less then a Sharp, Panasonic, Pioneer, etc... It's for good reason. It'll be fine if you don't mind having a slightly inferior product, but you get what you pay for.

If you want a deal, go to a store that does floor model markdowns/clearances. I got a 2.8k TV for 850, with 2 free DLP bulbs. It's an off brand (Hewlett-Packard), but it's decent enough, has above average HD picture and I'm happy with it. I'd trade it in a second for a 42 inch top tier plasma, though.


You get what you pay for is not always true. I have a Bravia, but would have no problem buying a Vizio. You pay more for the brand, that is why Sony's cost more. Vizio does not advertise, that is why there prices are lower. I have seen a few Vizios in person and they look nice. My Bravia I had to take it in for thousands of dead pixels in the upper left corner and before I got around to taking it in, it would not power on anymore.

You pay more for brand, not for product.

Don't alot of the manufactures use the same panels in the first place?

[ilas]

You get what you pay for is not always true. I have a Bravia, but would have no problem buying a Vizio. You pay more for the brand, that is why Sony's cost more. Vizio does not advertise, that is why there prices are lower. I have seen a few Vizios in person and they look nice. My Bravia I had to take it in for thousands of dead pixels in the upper left corner and before I got around to taking it in, it would not power on anymore.

You pay more for brand, not for product.

Don't alot of the manufactures use the same panels in the first place?

For your dead pixel problem, did you have a product replacement plan? Where did you get it from? Just curious.

[dayday6]

For your dead pixel problem, did you have a product replacement plan? Where did you get it from? Just curious.

I bought it at Fry's and did not purchase the product replacement plan since Sony already has a 1 year warranty and the PRP was about 25% more. The dead pixels happened within the first 3-4 months, then it kept shutting off and turning back on, then it would stay off for along time, then it just never came back on and I took it in.

[HollandX]

HOLY CRAP I TOTALLY MISSED THIS:

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9812929-7.html

[JaylisJayP]

HOLY CRAP I TOTALLY MISSED THIS:

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9812929-7.html

yeah, it's definitely calmer over there right now...but we'll see what happens when the next announcement comes from either side.

[JaylisJayP]

Definitely no high-def purchases for me this week.

TRU is giving $25 gift cards with purchase of Super Mario Galaxy, and then I need to decide between Mass Effect or Haze.

Damn video game month, I've picked up Ratchet and Clank and Lego complete Saga already and there's still a bunch I want to get.

Drake's Fortune
COD4
Haze
Folklore
Mass Effect
The Orange Box

Ahhhhhhhhhh, who the hell has the money for all these games?

[oaktown2000]

anyone have a list of the sony/disney movies eligible for the amazon BOGO?

Sony - http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000161701%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-2%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D09P7DCWXKBTHE1S7ATZQ%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D324342701%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3D193640011&tag=panandscathed-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Disney - http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeature.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26docId%3D1000161681%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-2%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D0D9R7YNKHBFMYYT621TA%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D324339201%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3D193640011&tag=panandscathed-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Can you combine from lists???

[meatgoat]

Definitely no high-def purchases for me this week.

TRU is giving $25 gift cards with purchase of Super Mario Galaxy, and then I need to decide between Mass Effect or Haze.

Damn video game month, I've picked up Ratchet and Clank and Lego complete Saga already and there's still a bunch I want to get.

Drake's Fortune
COD4
Haze
Folklore
Mass Effect
The Orange Box

Ahhhhhhhhhh, who the hell has the money for all these games?

How is Ratchet and Clank? Is it as good as the demo?

[meatgoat]

Cripes I know they are free and all but some of these HD DVD choices blow.

Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job

Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing

Charlie and the Choc Fac
Swordfish
Full Metal Jacket

Firewall
Frighteners
U2

Black Rain
Darkman
Troy

Are any of these movies good? Cause the only ones I have any interest in are Pitch Black and Hulk. So of course they are in the same category. :D

[IceRat]

FMJ is pure brilliance by the master SK ... not sure how the early HD version holds up but for free I'd take it over the options without second thought

didn't see Babel but I enjoyed the other 2 feature films by its director
thought I think I have read elsewhere that others have had another film sub'd for Babel due to stock shortage

[MPCanes]

You get what you pay for is not always true. I have a Bravia, but would have no problem buying a Vizio. You pay more for the brand, that is why Sony's cost more. Vizio does not advertise, that is why there prices are lower. I have seen a few Vizios in person and they look nice. My Bravia I had to take it in for thousands of dead pixels in the upper left corner and before I got around to taking it in, it would not power on anymore.

You pay more for brand, not for product.

Don't alot of the manufactures use the same panels in the first place?

They do share panels, but the off brand ones get the lower grade panels, most times.

Obviously, a Vizio won't look bad - but a 5k plasma will, quite simply, look better. It also depends on the source, of course.

I personally love my 58" HP I paid 850 bucks for - the HD picture, as I said, is perfectly acceptable to me. But I've seen the Bravia's, and Samsungs, properly calibrated, and they are just such a noticable step up.

[MPCanes]

Cripes I know they are free and all but some of these HD DVD choices blow.

Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job

Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing

Charlie and the Choc Fac
Swordfish
Full Metal Jacket

Firewall
Frighteners
U2

Black Rain
Darkman
Troy

Are any of these movies good? Cause the only ones I have any interest in are Pitch Black and Hulk. So of course they are in the same category. :D

I'd go Full Metal Jacket, Darkman, Frighteners, Pitch Black/Hulk coin flip, and Italian Job/Babel coin flip.

you get 5 very good movies that way (with the exception of the Darkman category, I own Black Rain but I haven't watched it yet).

[JaylisJayP]

How is Ratchet and Clank? Is it as good as the demo?

I've only played through the first level but it's very fun, and it looks amazing. If you're on the fence I'd say give it a go.

[JaylisJayP]

Cripes I know they are free and all but some of these HD DVD choices blow.

Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job

Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing

Charlie and the Choc Fac
Swordfish
Full Metal Jacket

Firewall
Frighteners
U2

Black Rain
Darkman
Troy

Are any of these movies good? Cause the only ones I have any interest in are Pitch Black and Hulk. So of course they are in the same category. :D

Here's what I got:

Italian Job (Aeon flux looks great but it's a horrible movie, Babel looks horrible)
Hulk - Already own the other two choices
Swordfish - Already own the other two choices
Frighteners (U2 I heard looks awful, indifferent on Firewall)
Darkman - Already own the other two choices

There are plenty good movies on here. Troy, Charlie and Chocolate Factory, Black Rain, The Thing are all good movies. Pitch Black is great.

[meatgoat]

I'd go Full Metal Jacket, Darkman, Frighteners, Pitch Black/Hulk coin flip, and Italian Job/Babel coin flip.

you get 5 very good movies that way (with the exception of the Darkman category, I own Black Rain but I haven't watched it yet).

I've never heard of the Frighteners. It's a good movie? Or good pq?

Here's what I got:

Italian Job (Aeon flux looks great but it's a horrible movie, Babel looks horrible)
Hulk - Already own the other two choices
Swordfish - Already own the other two choices
Frighteners (U2 I heard looks awful, indifferent on Firewall)
Darkman - Already own the other two choices

There are plenty good movies on here. Troy, Charlie and Chocolate Factory, Black Rain, The Thing are all good movies. Pitch Black is great.

Yeah I loved Pitch Black too. I'll definitely get that one. I already got Rid**** as one of my freebies from BB.

Speaking of freebies anyone need 300 or Bourne Identity on HD DVD? I already have 300 on BR and I don't see myself rewatching Bourne Identity anytime soon. I also have Blood Diamond on BR that I'd be willing to trade. After I watch it. :D

[MPCanes]

I've never heard of the Frighteners. It's a good movie? Or good pq?



It was one of Peter Jackson's first movies and I think its great. Funny and actually intense at times. Overall, a good fun film to own. Don't know how the PQ is but the movie doesn't really lend itself to being a huge demo disc, but I'd imagine the quality is decent enough.

[oaktown2000]

I also have Blood Diamond on BR that I'd be willing to trade. After I watch it. :D


Should have spoken earlier. You could have used that as credit towards the Orange Box :D

[PrimeBane]

Can someone remind me of the HD DVD website where i can choose my five free movies. I finally bought an HDA3. So now I have, Transformers, Troy DC, 300, and bourne Identity.

For Canadians, use this link... http://assets.xbox.com/en-ca/pdf/hddvd.pdf

[juicyjay504]

I have the Vizio 47 inch 1080p LCD and LOVE IT! Awesome tv. Far far better than my Mitsu 55 inch 1080i its not even close its like night and day

[PrimeBane]

Looking forward to shrek 3 and ocean's trilogy on Tuesday - haven't seen Shrek 3 yet or Ocean's 13 yet, have heard mixed things about both but looking forward to both none-the-less.

Can't wait for Shrek the Third... of the "3" movies, it was probably the most entertaining. :)

[ewto16]

I've only played through the first level but it's very fun, and it looks amazing. If you're on the fence I'd say give it a go.

I've played through like 6 or 7 levels so far. It is really fun. I like it alot and as stated above, it looks amazing. First R&C game I have played and I'm very happy I bought it.

It is really easy though, so keep that in mind.

[imaginegrafix]

Picked up Shrek 3 today - not expecting much, if anything I figure the little guy will like it.

Couldn't find ocean's trilogy anywhere though - was on backorder at CC and Best Buy.:mad:

[freezerfuel]

Cripes I know they are free and all but some of these HD DVD choices blow.

Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job/Freedom Writers

Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing

Charlie and the Choc Fac
Swordfish
Full Metal Jacket

Firewall
Frighteners
U2

Black Rain
Darkman
Troy

Are any of these movies good? Cause the only ones I have any interest in are Pitch Black and Hulk. So of course they are in the same category. :D

My opinion, all the red are good movies, blue I'd watch if there's nothing else on and black I haven't seen or they suck. I wouldn't get Full Metal Jacket though as that's probably the old one, not the one from the Kubrick collection. I chose Freedom Writers (in my offer FW replaces Italian Job), The Thing, Darkman, Frighteners and Charlie & CC. Frighteners kicks ass. Freedom Writers and Babel both sound boring as hell and I already owned Aeon Flux, other than that first category I thought the selection was pretty good.

A few pages back that PS3 I bought was returned the next day, forgot the 40GB is NOT backwards compatible.... sigh. Very important feature for me.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up Shrek 3 today - not expecting much, if anything I figure the little guy will like it.

Couldn't find ocean's trilogy anywhere though - was on backorder at CC and Best Buy.:mad:

Try doing a in-store pick up and see which BB has it in stock and go there. I picked that and Shrek 3 today!!

[PrimeBane]

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=73810

A good read from the HD DVD meeting in Toronto. :)

Interesting bit on the whole Spielberg thing...