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

[ewto16]

I also would love to have that receiver. I need to sell more Wiis to make that happen.

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Speed tonight also. Looks damn good as expected!!! :D

[JaylisJayP]

You shouldn't have any of those problems with Transformers. 300, yes, it'll be grainy, but you should still be able to see the amazing detail through the grain.

As for Transformers, I thought it was one of the cleanest, sharpest, most colorful transfers HD DVD has yet to offer.

[freezerfuel]

this is all I would need right

plug the PS3, Xbox 360, and HD Standalone player into that receiver via HDMI.....then run one single HDMI from that receiver to my TV...and voila'....done. And I would be able to play the TRUE HD tracks as well as the PCM ones right.

I would just need this....and then to go out and get a 7.1 speaker package

Is it just the extra HDMI input you're looking for? Because you can save a hell of a lot of money getting the Sony 910 over the 805, and it has 3 inputs where the Onkyo 605 only has 2. This is probably the receiver I will be getting in the new year, I can't wait to have one cable going to my projector with a nice easy setup and taking advantage of HD sound.

Pretty sure it will play PCM and True HD but the player will need to do the decoding, not the receiver.

[grif32]

I believe it is the player, my cousin and I have the same model. I have not even hooked mine up yet and I have had it for a month. I own Transformers, Matrix Trology, & Heroes season 1. I let my cousin use Transformers and he said it doesn't look as good as when Blu-ray movies are on his TV. He was asking me if HD-DVD was inferior, I told him they are supposed to be the same. He also watched some other HD-DVD movies and said the difference between SD & HD-DVD was not as big a difference as SD to Blu-ray.

I think it is just a lower model with lower PQ, but I'm not complaining because I only paid $99.

LOL your friend is crazy (not really) but to say SD - HD DVD is not big but SD - BR was sounds fishy. Lower PQ??? The A2 puts out a beautiful HD picture as well as upscaled DVD's. No difference from the PS3 BR and the A2 PQ in HD. NONE.

I know one is 1080I and the other is 1080P but unless you have a 100' projector you just wont see it.

Transformers from SD to HD on the A2 is night and day.

[grif32]

I dont think its the tv. I have an HD PVR and watching football on HD makes me weep with joy!!

U have to remember watching Football in HD will be more life like since they are shooting it with a HD camera. Big difference..

What TV do you have?

[YankeeTim]

So now that i have hd dvd and blu rays, i need to get me a sound system to go with everything.

I have a sony 50" 720p tv, and it has 2 hdmi inputs which I have the cable box hooked into and my ps3. and i also have a 360 with the hd dvd add on.

what kind of sound setup is best? i would say my price range would be like under $500..is it worth it to even get something under that much or r there good ones out there..any help would be appreciated.

[oaktown2000]

I have the first 3 Die Hard movies used on BD

Got them today. Thanx for the deal :D

[JaylisJayP]

So pissed....my DLP lamp died today, had to find a quick replacement but I still won't get it until Monday. So we have a spare 20" sitting on a table in front of the out of commission 62" DLP....I feel so white trash, it's great.

[oaktown2000]

I feel so white trash, it's great.


lol

you might be a redneck if....

[civictyperboy]

So pissed....my DLP lamp died today, had to find a quick replacement but I still won't get it until Monday. So we have a spare 20" sitting on a table in front of the out of commission 62" DLP....I feel so white trash, it's great.
That is the reason why I just purchased a new lamp for my TV it's only a year old but I figured I could get one now and not have to worry about it...also I am leaving my current job so I wanted to cash in on the discounts

[PrimeBane]

I dont think its the tv. I have an HD PVR and watching football on HD makes me weep with joy!!

Have you updated the firmware on the player?

I agree with others, TF is crisp. :)

[JaylisJayP]

That is the reason why I just purchased a new lamp for my TV it's only a year old but I figured I could get one now and not have to worry about it...also I am leaving my current job so I wanted to cash in on the discounts

not a bad idea...if they weren't so expensive I'd keep a spare so I won't have to wait next time it happens.

One decent thing about these replacement bulbs is they have a 6-month Toshiba warranty.

[jackbauer]

Yeah I have done the firmware update and I have a 50" sony lcd and I just replaced the bulb on it too.

[PrimeBane]

Some of the dark scenes can be grainy... but that's more to do with your tv than the player. LCDs don't handle blacks very well I'm afraid.

[juicyjay504]

I got the hd scape sampler blu ray the pq is not fabulous but its a neat disc to have I definately dont need any of the full versions but granted I got this disc for $.99 shipped no complaints

[imaginegrafix]

Yeah I have done the firmware update and I have a 50" sony lcd and I just replaced the bulb on it too.

Have you tried hooking up the player to your tv via component - just throwing it out there as maybe there is an issue with the hdmi-to-dvi connection..... worth a shot.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Question: If you had to pick, what would you buy?

Vizio 50” Plazma for $998

Or

Vizio 42” LCD for $946

[JaylisJayP]

Question: If you had to pick, what would you buy?

Vizio 50” Plazma for $998

Or

Vizio 42” LCD for $946


I'm personally a huge fan of plasma. And I always opt for a larger size on a big purchase like a new TV. So all other things equal (since the brand is the same) for $50 difference I wouldn't even think about it - 50" plasma.

[ewto16]

Receiver question....

Recently, I've had an issue where it sounds like the sound is dropping out of my receiver. It seems to only occur when I watch material that is not in DD or DTS.

Basically, the sound drops in volume for a bit, then seems to come back, but there is usually a static (crackling) noise that comes with it. Sort of like the signal isn't quite clear and is getting some interferance.

I've noticed it most often when watching PTI and the GTA4 trailer last night. Those are the only things I usually watch that aren't in HD. I haven't noticed it watching Heroes, Journeyman, or playing Blu-ray movies or PS3 games.

The cable box (PTI) is hooked up via the coaxial digital input (Looks like a regualr AV jack, but is usually orange colored.) and the PS3 is hooked up via optical input (The little one that I think uses light).

Any thoughts? Please tell me my receiver isn't dying.

[PrimeBane]

Question: If you had to pick, what would you buy?

Vizio 50” Plazma for $998

Or

Vizio 42” LCD for $946

Plasma hands down. :)

[PrimeBane]

So it's happening with both sources?

My first instinct is to try new cables... but I fear it might be the part of the reciever dying on you. :(

Receiver question....

Recently, I've had an issue where it sounds like the sound is dropping out of my receiver. It seems to only occur when I watch material that is not in DD or DTS.

Basically, the sound drops in volume for a bit, then seems to come back, but there is usually a static (crackling) noise that comes with it. Sort of like the signal isn't quite clear and is getting some interferance.

I've noticed it most often when watching PTI and the GTA4 trailer last night. Those are the only things I usually watch that aren't in HD. I haven't noticed it watching Heroes, Journeyman, or playing Blu-ray movies or PS3 games.

The cable box (PTI) is hooked up via the coaxial digital input (Looks like a regualr AV jack, but is usually orange colored.) and the PS3 is hooked up via optical input (The little one that I think uses light).

Any thoughts? Please tell me my receiver isn't dying.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Question: If you had to pick, what would you buy?

Vizio 50” Plazma for $998

Or

Vizio 42” LCD for $946

Great, I just called a few Wally Worlds on their in-store secret deal on the 50" Vizio. Most of the stores around me didn't get the Vizio so they are offering a Sanyo 50" plazma for the same price. Just the bad thing is that there is only 1 set per store and I wont be able to go out shopping till later this afternoon. So finding a store that still has one at that time is gonna be like finding a needle in a haystack. :rolleyes:

[TheRedOx]

Have you tried hooking up the player to your tv via component - just throwing it out there as maybe there is an issue with the hdmi-to-dvi connection..... worth a shot.

That's a known issue with the A2 - can't do Blacker-than-Black with the HDMI-DVI connection, I'm sure you're seeing plenty of crush and loss of detail in dark scenes - I know I am, watched Disturbia the other night and I literally have no idea what the hell happened at the end because I couldn't see a damn thing. It should look better over component.
Still, it shouldn't be grainy (well 300 should). Transformers was absolutely gorgeous, no grain or artifacts, it's a new,pristine transfer.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Alright here is some more info on the Vizio 50" secret in store special today. I come to find out it's the Vizio 50HDM model, not the 50HDTV model that has the built in HDTV tuner. So be careful guys, your not getting a real HDTV with the 50" Wal Mart is selling today only for $998.

I'm gonna see if I can get the Sanyo 50" plasma if it is a true HDTV and if they are still in stock. If not then it's just the Vizio 42" incher for me. :o

[PrimeBane]

Built in tuner isn't a huge deal unless you plan on getting HD over the air... as long as you have an HD or Satellite box, you're still good. :)

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Built in tuner isn't a huge deal unless you plan on getting HD over the air... as long as you have an HD or Satellite box, you're still good. :)

this is what I read on it.

The Vizio's feature package is definitely its weakest point, but you can't expect the moon and the stars at this price. As we mentioned at the outset, it lacks both a built-in HDTV tuner and Digital Cable Ready capability, as well as a standard NTSC tuner. In other words, the P50HDM is a monitor, and as such it doesn't need to adhere to the FCC's tuner mandate. The omission of tuners means you'll need to use an external tuner box (cable, satellite, or over the air) to watch high-def and standard television.


I'll be getting HD TV signal from my cable provider. Should I still not worry about the HDTV tuner?

[PrimeBane]

Assuming you'll have an HD cable box then yes, you should be just fine. :)

[PrimeBane]

To help ease your mind a little more Manny...

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6305617-1.html

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I just talked to the cable company and they said they would come here and give me a new HD DVR converter box so I guess your right PB, no need to worry. :o :) Guess I'll be getting a 50" incher today. :D

[imaginegrafix]

Pretty good blu ray sale at http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Movie03/

[ewto16]

So it's happening with both sources?

My first instinct is to try new cables... but I fear it might be the part of the reciever dying on you. :(

Yes it happens with both sources. Sadly, I don't really have spare cables to use to test.

The problem is that it is an inconsistant problem at the moment, so I'm going to continue to monitor it and see what happens. Pay more attention to sources and what I'm actually doing when it happens to see if I can isolate it more.

[imaginegrafix]

Yes it happens with both sources. Sadly, I don't really have spare cables to use to test.

The problem is that it is an inconsistant problem at the moment, so I'm going to continue to monitor it and see what happens. Pay more attention to sources and what I'm actually doing when it happens to see if I can isolate it more.

How organized are your cables - are they wrapping around each other at all? It's possible the cables could be causing interference - I'd try unhooking one completely and see if the other connection is still having problems and vice versa.

Probably isn't the problem but it's worth a shot to try it - when I hooked up my ps3 a couple weeks ago for some reason the cables caused interference with my DVR box and it wouldn't get a connection - I rerouted the ps3 cables and it fixed the problem.

[PrimeBane]

Buy any Tosh HD DVD player from Amazon.com and get 12 free movies (2 in the box, pick 5 from Amazon, 5 free by mail)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6032552_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000172611&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1CVDMAB3H54PRFB565X0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=338760701&pf_rd_i=193642011

[ewto16]

Yes, my wires are a terrible mess. I'll try that and see if it makes a difference. I'm not sure how much I can seperate them out. While they aren't per say wrapped around each other, they are all sort of just piled behind the TV.

[imaginegrafix]

Yes, my wires are a terrible mess. I'll try that and see if it makes a difference. I'm not sure how much I can seperate them out. While they aren't per say wrapped around each other, they are all sort of just piled behind the TV.

Yeah, it's worth a shot - I was ready to pull my hair out after hooking up the PS3 and the DVR wouldn't work - then the mrs. comes in with her logic "it's got to be something with the PS3 since you just hooked that up" and of course, I unhooked it and it the DVR worked just fine.

Worst case is that'll be organized back there a little better:)

[jackbauer]

Thanks for all the advice everyone!!

[imaginegrafix]

Thanks for all the advice everyone!!

Let us know how it works out - there is something wrong if your not impressed with the quality of Transformers.

[PrimeBane]

Supposedly there is a $10 off coupon for the BD version POTC: At World's End that come with the DVD version... I don't supposed anyone here bought the DVD version and can confirm?

[IceRat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/71Makaveli96/Save10.png

[PrimeBane]

Nice... now I need to find out if it was included with disks in Canada and to get my grubby mitts on one. :D

[PrimeBane]

I was digging around the Disney BD site and ran across a little saving for those that own the Cars BD.

http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/bluray/

$10 rebate on your Cars BD with proof of purchase of Cars on DVD. Looks like it's only good in the USA.

[HollandX]

I was digging around the Disney BD site and ran across a little saving for those that own the Cars BD.

http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/bluray/

$10 rebate on your Cars BD with proof of purchase of Cars on DVD. Looks like it's only good in the USA.

WOW!

Thanks!

[ewto16]

Nice... now I need to find out if it was included with disks in Canada and to get my grubby mitts on one. :D

I just printed that coupon out in black and white and took it with me to Best Buy and used it. It didn't scan, but they just rang in the $10 off discount.

I've heard it scans in Target and Walmart, if you have those in Canada.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up Robocop for $13.99 and POTC AWE for $15 yesterday.

[PrimeBane]

If I can find a Canadian copy I'll certainly try it... unfortunately that one says "good in the USA and it's territories". :(

[imaginegrafix]

Hmmm I wonder if that cars rebate would work with it being one of my free ones from buying the PS3:D

[imaginegrafix]

Here is the list of BR movies on sale at Jr.com

20 Million Miles to Earth 9.99
50 First Dates 9.99
All the Kings Men 13.99
Are We Done Yet? 13.99
Arlington Road 9.99
Basic Instinct 2 13.99
Benchwarmers, The 13.99
Big Fish 9.99
Black Book 13.99
Black Hawk Down 9.99
Blood and Chocolate 13.99
Bram Stokers Dracula 9.99
Casino Royale 13.99
Catch and Release 13.99
Click 13.99
Closer 9.99
Covenant, The 13.99
Cruel Intentions 9.99
Curse of the Golden Flower 9.99
Donnie Brasco 9.99
Few Good Men, A 9.99
Fifth Element, The 9.99
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 9.99
Flatliners 9.99
Ghost Rider 13.99
Gridiron Gang 13.99
Hellboy 9.99
Hitch 9.99
Holiday, The 13.99
Hollow Man 9.99
Hostel Directors Cut 9.99
House of Flying Daggers 9.99
Identity 9.99
Immortal Beloved 9.99
Into The Blue 9.99
Kights Tale, A 9.99
Kung Fu Hustle 9.99
Layer Cake 9.99
Little Man 13.99
Lives of Otehrs, The 13.99
Memento 9.99
Memoirs of a Geisha 9.99
Messengers, The 13.99
Monster House 13.99
Monty Pythons Life of Brian 9.99
Open Season 13.99
Patriot, The 9.99
Perfect Stranger 13.99
Premonition 13.99
Pursuit of Happiness, The 13.99
Replacement Killers 9.99
Rescue Me 3rd Season 29.99
Resident Evil: Apocalypse 9.99
Revenge 9.99
Rocky Balboa 13.99
Running with Scissors 13.99
RV 13.99
S.W.A.T. 9.99
Secret Window 9.99
Seven Years in Tibet 9.99
Silent Hill 13.99
Stealth 9.99
Stomp the Yard 13.99
Stranger Than Fiction 13.99
Tailor of Panama,The 9.99
Talledaga Nights 13.99
Tears of the Sun 9.99
Tekkon Kinkreet 13.99
The Big Hit 9.99
Ultraviolet 13.99
Underworld 9.99
Underworld: Evolution 13.99
Vacancy 13.99
Vertical Limit 9.99
Volver 13.99
Warriors of Heaven and Earth 9.99
Wild Things 9.99
XXX 9.99

[grif32]

Picked up Robocop for $13.99 and POTC AWE for $15 yesterday.

Is that Used on the POTC AWE?? If you have a best buy you can pickup it up new for under $14.00..

Go to Target.com they have the BR POTC AWE for $23.99 or something close to that which BB will price match and beat it by 10% plus the $10 off coupon.

Just an FYI

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yes that was the price after tax. Im not gonna argue ;)

[grif32]

Yes that was the price after tax. Im not gonna argue ;)

Dont have to argue just an FYI thats all.

[IceRat]

The long-awaited Profile 1.1 firmware upgrade for the PlayStation 3 should be available later this month. It was confirmed by Don Eklund, EVP of advanced technologies for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, at the High-Def 2.0 conference Dec. 4 in Los Angeles.

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=11685


"The rumor is that Warner is coming aboard soon," says Michael Burns, vice-chairman of studio Lionsgate (LGF), which makes its movies available on the Sony-backed format. "That will make it awfully tough for HD DVD to stay in this game." (Sony declined to comment, and Toshiba only would say it is "in regular contact with the studios.")
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_51/b4063028294846.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index_businessweek+exclusives

[YankeeTim]

i tried the pirates coupon and at best buy they said they dont take coupons that were printed off, and only take original coupons..i tried to argue to no avail.

[JaylisJayP]

Here is the list of BR movies on sale at Jr.com

20 Million Miles to Earth 9.99
50 First Dates 9.99
All the Kings Men 13.99
Are We Done Yet? 13.99
Arlington Road 9.99
Basic Instinct 2 13.99
Benchwarmers, The 13.99
Big Fish 9.99
Black Book 13.99
Black Hawk Down 9.99
Blood and Chocolate 13.99
Bram Stokers Dracula 9.99
Casino Royale 13.99
Catch and Release 13.99
Click 13.99
Closer 9.99
Covenant, The 13.99
Cruel Intentions 9.99
Curse of the Golden Flower 9.99
Donnie Brasco 9.99
Few Good Men, A 9.99
Fifth Element, The 9.99
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 9.99
Flatliners 9.99
Ghost Rider 13.99
Gridiron Gang 13.99
Hellboy 9.99
Hitch 9.99
Holiday, The 13.99
Hollow Man 9.99
Hostel Directors Cut 9.99
House of Flying Daggers 9.99
Identity 9.99
Immortal Beloved 9.99
Into The Blue 9.99
Kights Tale, A 9.99
Kung Fu Hustle 9.99
Layer Cake 9.99
Little Man 13.99
Lives of Otehrs, The 13.99
Memento 9.99
Memoirs of a Geisha 9.99
Messengers, The 13.99
Monster House 13.99
Monty Pythons Life of Brian 9.99
Open Season 13.99
Patriot, The 9.99
Perfect Stranger 13.99
Premonition 13.99
Pursuit of Happiness, The 13.99
Replacement Killers 9.99
Rescue Me 3rd Season 29.99
Resident Evil: Apocalypse 9.99
Revenge 9.99
Rocky Balboa 13.99
Running with Scissors 13.99
RV 13.99
S.W.A.T. 9.99
Secret Window 9.99
Seven Years in Tibet 9.99
Silent Hill 13.99
Stealth 9.99
Stomp the Yard 13.99
Stranger Than Fiction 13.99
Tailor of Panama,The 9.99
Talledaga Nights 13.99
Tears of the Sun 9.99
Tekkon Kinkreet 13.99
The Big Hit 9.99
Ultraviolet 13.99
Underworld 9.99
Underworld: Evolution 13.99
Vacancy 13.99
Vertical Limit 9.99
Volver 13.99
Warriors of Heaven and Earth 9.99
Wild Things 9.99
XXX 9.99

all Sony titles? They've done these to death...still can't complain about the great prices if you missed the sales the first time around in November.

[moviemaniac4]

Couple of Q:

- What do you think of Phillips Plasma 42PF9431D/37 ?

- What is the difference between Broadcast Format Displayed and Broadcast Format Supported ?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Dont have to argue just an FYI thats all.

I meant Im not gonna argue with either price :D Anything lower then retail is good for me!

[SBrooks1]

Here is the list of BR movies on sale at Jr.com

Holy hell this is gonna cost me big time!!! :(

[frinspar]

Alrighty, we have 2 HD TVs in the den here. The big one and a smaller by the computer on the other side of the room. Right now I'm using a 5-disc DVD player, running through the inputs in the back of the DVD-R/VCR combo, and out through the cable, which is split to both TVs.
We have 2 cable inputs in here, but the cable modem speed was suffering because we were splitting it to the small TV and the modem. So now I run cable TV from the other outlet to both TVs. Sounds stupid, and it is. And looks it. :D

Our images already look crappy on regular cable channels, and we don't have digital cable yet.

I guess none of that makes a difference...*LOL*
Main thing I want to do is split the signal from a soon-to-be had HD DVD player. Or, I guess I could do it from the PS3 since it upconverts DVDs also.
But I need to know if anyone here can suggest a relatively cheap method of splitting the video signal so at least the movies will be presented in good definition. The cable TV we can worry about later.

Does a place like monoprice.com have anything I can split the signal with, and what kind of splitter would I need?

[grif32]

I meant Im not gonna argue with either price :D Anything lower then retail is good for me!

Got ya.. Sorry.... You always get great pricing anyway... Lucky dog...

[IceRat]

follow up for some re: POTC

First up, the Pirates 3 Blu-ray... Disney now believes that the problem is related to viewing the disc in 1080p/24 mode via certain monitors (using the PS3 and some Samsung models). They're suggesting viewing in 1080i mode as a short-term solution, and say that firmware updates available shortly will correct the problem.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

(Sorry for asking this question on another thread but for those who do not visit the 360 thread :o )

So for those that have their XBOX 360 (especially the Elite system) hooked up to HDTV, do you use the component hook-up (switched on HDTV) or do you use the direct HDTV hook-up? And is there a difference?


I'm using the component hook-up since it lets me plug in the red and white plugs from the 360 into my stereo

[JaylisJayP]

(Sorry for asking this question on another thread but for those who do not visit the 360 thread :o )

So for those that have their XBOX 360 (especially the Elite system) hooked up to HDTV, do you use the component hook-up (switched on HDTV) or do you use the direct HDTV hook-up? And is there a difference?


I'm using the component hook-up since it lets me plug in the red and white plugs from the 360 into my stereo

i'm using the component hook-up. Not sure if there's a difference.

[HollandX]

(Sorry for asking this question on another thread but for those who do not visit the 360 thread :o )

So for those that have their XBOX 360 (especially the Elite system) hooked up to HDTV, do you use the component hook-up (switched on HDTV) or do you use the direct HDTV hook-up? And is there a difference?


I'm using the component hook-up since it lets me plug in the red and white plugs from the 360 into my stereo

what's the direct hdtv hook-up?

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

what's the direct hdtv hook-up?


When you buy the Elite system they give HDMI ready cables.

They look like this.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?dest=9999999997&product_id=7080193&sourceid=1500000000000003142040

[grif32]

Manny if your TV had HDMI then use the HDMI it will give you sound and a picutre with one cord.

If it doesnt then leave it hooked up they way you have it.

[grif32]

LMAO I was just banned from Blu ray.com for the following reason:


You have been banned for the following reason:
Please stop trying to convince our members that Blu-ray's leading due to BOGOF's

Date the ban will be lifted: 12-15-2007, 12:00 AM

Lets face it, its true and they hate to hear it. Take away all the BR bogo's and its probably 1:1.

HD DVD has had what 2 compared to one every week (almost) by BR

Chris

[ickzer1]

Just ordered happy feet and TMNT from the BOGO. Hey if blu BOGOs win over dirt cheap hd-dvd players then Toshiba chose the wrong strategy.

[ARC30]

Amazon has buy one get one free on Bluray movies. Here is the link

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_20890_7387910_fe_img_1/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000172941

[SBrooks1]

HD DVD has had what 2 compared to one every week (almost) by BR

There hasn't been a BOGO every week or almost every week for Blu-ray. That's just absurd. Blu-ray has beaten HD DVD in sales every week this year and while a few weeks it was because of BOGO's for the most part it wasn't.

[SBrooks1]

Oh and I spent $200 last night on the $9.99/$13.99 Blu-ray sale @ JR.com :D

[Preditor74]

You know...I have always been an avid HD-DVD supporter. Over the course of the past year I have gathered a collection of about 45 HD-DVDs...

Well last week I just picked up the last 60GB PS3 from my Target...and thanks to all these sales on Blu Ray discs...I am up to about 24 BD currently!! :eek:

Not to mention the rumor of WB possibly finally going Bluray Exclusive...I am VERY happy with my Blu purchase.

[grif32]

There hasn't been a BOGO every week or almost every week for Blu-ray. That's just absurd. Blu-ray has beaten HD DVD in sales every week this year and while a few weeks it was because of BOGO's for the most part it wasn't.

I will have to find the post on the avsforum to prove just how many Bogo deals BR has had. Its crazy.

A few weeks?? You are crazy. Been alot more then a few weeks.

Seems like everytime HD DVD has a big hit BR has a bogo..

If you dont think the Bogo's have really helped BR then time to take off the blinders. I dont mind it trust me but to say only a few weeks have helped its nuts.

Only reason I went blu was because of all the Bogo's

Amazon has had one this week, BB is having one next week, CC is having one week before xmas.. Thats just this month.

Frys also has been running the BOGO(1/2 price) on Blu-ray titles almost every week now since Transformers hit the streets.

They removed the long list of Bogo's because I guess it illegal to post them now on avsforum

All you have to do is a search and you will see beg from 1/1/07 all the Bogo deals BR has had and its not a few.

There are more threads talking about all the bogo's BR has.

Bogo's have helped maintain the 1.8:1 lead BR has had. No bogo's and this race is 1:1

[JaylisJayP]

I have to agree, the only reason blu-ray beat HD DVD during the Transformers, Shrek 3 weeks is because of BOGO. Whatever that means, who knows.

But Frys is like a permanent BOGO on blu-ray lately.

I wonder in a twisted way if that's actually hurting blu-ray, because I know there are VERY few exceptions now to where I'll pay full price for a blu-ray disc. I really want Castaway, but I know before the end of January someone will have it for $14-16...so why the hell would I pay $30-$35 now for a catalog title?



I will have to find the post on the avsforum to prove just how many Bogo deals BR has had. Its crazy.

A few weeks?? You are crazy. Been alot more then a few weeks.

Seems like everytime HD DVD has a big hit BR has a bogo..

If you dont think the Bogo's have really helped BR then time to take off the blinders. I dont mind it trust me but to say only a few weeks have helped its nuts.

Only reason I went blu was because of all the Bogo's

Amazon has had one this week, BB is having one next week, CC is having one week before xmas.. Thats just this month.

Frys also has been running the BOGO(1/2 price) on Blu-ray titles almost every week now since Transformers hit the streets.

They removed the long list of Bogo's because I guess it illegal to post them now on avsforum

All you have to do is a search and you will see beg from 1/1/07 all the Bogo deals BR has had and its not a few.

There are more threads talking about all the bogo's BR has.

Bogo's have helped maintain the 1.8:1 lead BR has had. No bogo's and this race is 1:1

[grif32]

I have to agree, the only reason blu-ray beat HD DVD during the Transformers, Shrek 3 weeks is because of BOGO. Whatever that means, who knows.

But Frys is like a permanent BOGO on blu-ray lately.

I wonder in a twisted way if that's actually hurting blu-ray, because I know there are VERY few exceptions now to where I'll pay full price for a blu-ray disc. I really want Castaway, but I know before the end of January someone will have it for $14-16...so why the hell would I pay $30-$35 now for a catalog title?

I agree I think it is going to hurt BR in the long run. I will NEVER pay full price for a BR every again.

I think thats why new release's for BR are not doing as well as they should. I think most people now are waiting for Bogo's to happen then pick up the disc

funny others see all the Bogo's happening except BR fanboys....

Someone posted on Bluray.com that they couldnt believe Toshiba and Amazon was giving away 12 free moives with a player and they said they are desperate.

I then posted what about the 15 Free BR disc when you bought the PS3 during black Friday weekend. Somehow thats different. LOL

[JaylisJayP]

I agree I think it is going to hurt BR in the long run. I will NEVER pay full price for a BR every again.

I think thats why new release's for BR are not doing as well as they should. I think most people now are waiting for Bogo's to happen then pick up the disc

funny others see all the Bogo's happening except BR fanboys....

Someone posted on Bluray.com that they couldnt believe Toshiba and Amazon was giving away 12 free moives with a player and they said they are desperate.

I then posted what about the 15 Free BR disc when you bought the PS3 during black Friday weekend. Somehow thats different. LOL


posting a non-fanboy comment on blu-ray.com would have been like trying to convince the people of Salem they were making a mistake.

Blu-ray....desperate? HE'S A WITCH!!!!!!!! HANG 'EM!

[grif32]

posting a non-fanboy comment on blu-ray.com would have been like trying to convince the people of Salem they were making a mistake.

Blu-ray....desperate? HE'S A WITCH!!!!!!!! HANG 'EM!

LMAO. Shame you can not enjoy both by watching and talking about it.

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

Quick question, i just got an HDMI cable for my xbox, it's hooked up to the tv and the 360, my question is, is there a way to get the sound to my entertainment system? or am i going to have to just listen to it through my tv?

[grif32]

Quick question, i just got an HDMI cable for my xbox, it's hooked up to the tv and the 360, my question is, is there a way to get the sound to my entertainment system? or am i going to have to just listen to it through my tv?

You can run an optical cable from your xbox to your reciever

[fluxcapacitorsandwich]

You can run an optical cable from your xbox to your reciever

nevermind, Lord Magneto posted a link to the troubleshooting from xbox.com, i guess i should have thought of that. But thanks Grif :D

i"ll have to double check, but i don't think my receiver supports optic sound.

[Chugga]

I will have to find the post on the avsforum to prove just how many Bogo deals BR has had. Its crazy.

A few weeks?? You are crazy. Been alot more then a few weeks.

Seems like everytime HD DVD has a big hit BR has a bogo..

If you dont think the Bogo's have really helped BR then time to take off the blinders. I dont mind it trust me but to say only a few weeks have helped its nuts.

Only reason I went blu was because of all the Bogo's

Amazon has had one this week, BB is having one next week, CC is having one week before xmas.. Thats just this month.

Frys also has been running the BOGO(1/2 price) on Blu-ray titles almost every week now since Transformers hit the streets.

They removed the long list of Bogo's because I guess it illegal to post them now on avsforum

All you have to do is a search and you will see beg from 1/1/07 all the Bogo deals BR has had and its not a few.

There are more threads talking about all the bogo's BR has.

Bogo's have helped maintain the 1.8:1 lead BR has had. No bogo's and this race is 1:1

Blu-Ray's company stance is "we offer cheap software pick us"

HD DVD's company stance is "we offer cheap hardware pick us"

For as much as we can fault Blu-Ray for running BOGO sales they are just there to combat HD DVD's $99-$200 hardware sales. Saying "the only reason blu-ray is winning the software sales is because of well....software sales". Is like saying "the only reason hd dvd is winning hardware sales is because of.....hardware sales".

As for the BOGO sales, Blu-ray has run a bunch of them but you can't honestly tell me those sales helped win the first 3/4's of 2007. I know exactly what BOGO's you are talking about, the best buy ones, and if anyone even bothered showing up for the first bogo then there was no need showing up for the next 10 because they offered the same exact titles every single damn time. House of Flying Daggers, Monster House, Into the Blue, Black Hawk Down, Click, etc I never even want to see those titles in an ad ever again. I could have bought them 50 times over by July of 2007. Blu-Ray's BOGO's right now are simply out there to combat HD DVD's software sales.

Are BOGO sales moving software? Yeah, but I mean how do you think 200,000 hd dvd standalones just moved a couple weeks back? It wasn't out of the kindness of customers hearts. Contrary to popular belief there was a bit of a price insentive there.

I mean look at this from an outside perspective for a minute. Blu-ray simply can't offer hardware sales....far too many CE companies backing them, for 1 to lower it's price is to essentially d*ck over 10 of your other good friends and allies. HD DVD on the other hand can do that so they do. Whats Blu-Rays answer? Sales on their software. If you wanna say BOGO sales is what skews the software sales then any person with a little time and effort can just as easily put together an argument that ridiculously amazing deals on hardware from the HD DVD side is whats winning the standalone front for them.

If I wanted to be more comical I could have just changed out the words "blu-ray" with "hd dvd" and "bogo" with "hardware sales" in your original post and I would have made a pretty valid argument.

[grif32]

Blu-Ray's company stance is "we offer cheap software pick us"

HD DVD's company stance is "we offer cheap hardware pick us"

For as much as we can fault Blu-Ray for running BOGO sales they are just there to combat HD DVD's $99-$200 hardware sales. Saying "the only reason blu-ray is winning the software sales is because of well....software sales". Is like saying "the only reason hd dvd is winning hardware sales is because of.....hardware sales".

As for the BOGO sales, Blu-ray has run a bunch of them but you can't honestly tell me those sales helped win the first 3/4's of 2007. I know exactly what BOGO's you are talking about, the best buy ones, and if anyone even bothered showing up for the first bogo then there was no need showing up for the next 10 because they offered the same exact titles every single damn time. House of Flying Daggers, Monster House, Into the Blue, Black Hawk Down, Click, etc I never even want to see those titles in an ad ever again. I could have bought them 50 times over by July of 2007. Blu-Ray's BOGO's right now are simply out there to combat HD DVD's software sales.

Are BOGO sales moving software? Yeah, but I mean how do you think 200,000 hd dvd standalones just moved a couple weeks back? It wasn't out of the kindness of customers hearts. Contrary to popular belief there was a bit of a price insentive there.

I mean look at this from an outside perspective for a minute. Blu-ray simply can't offer hardware sales....far too many CE companies backing them, for 1 to lower it's price is to essentially d*ck over 10 of your other good friends and allies. HD DVD on the other hand can do that so they do. Whats Blu-Rays answer? Sales on their software. If you wanna say BOGO sales is what skews the software sales then any person with a little time and effort can just as easily put together an argument that ridiculously amazing deals on hardware from the HD DVD side is whats winning the standalone front for them.

If I wanted to be more comical I could have just changed out the words "blu-ray" with "hd dvd" and "bogo" with "hardware sales" in your original post and I would have made a pretty valid argument.

U might have got sick of seeing those deals all the time but others jumped in on them. INCLUDING PEOPLE WHO DIDNT EVEN HAVE A BR MACHINE. And thats still true today. People are buying into the Bogo deals that dont even have a BR machine.

I agree 100% the reason HD DVD is leading in standalones is because of price. I have never said anything different. Thats a no brainer. We can all agree on that.

Problem is people can not see the fact that BOGO's REALLY help BR disc #'s. Plain and simple. BR fans do not want to accept that.

Man i wish they did not delete that thread that showed all the BOGO deals for the year and it was alot more then just BB deals. It kinda blew alot of people's minds.

[grif32]

Bogo's or 50% off sales whatever you want to call them for 07 for BR. Found some in threads and some with the help of others remembering. Includes Amazon, fry's, target, CC. etc..

Dec 06 - Bogo Running
Jan - Bogo running
Feb - Bogo running
March - Bogo Running
April
May
June
July
Aug - Bogog running
Sept - Bogo Running
Oct - Bogo running
Nov - Bogo running
Dec - Bogo running multiple places, Amazon, CC and BB etc..

Cant find anything for a few months alot of threads were deleted on avsforums.
Most had a couple weeks in single month. So yeah its safe to say Bogo's have really helped BR..

I know is mostly the same titles over and over but Bogo's are helping BR.

Now damit HD DVD do some.



Kept them coming. I DO NOT know which company's ran which bogo's for which month. Info was given to me by others that could remember.

[dayday6]

I have yet to take advantage of the bogo's, because the selection is crap I don't want, or I have them already.

[ickzer1]

Dont hate the BOGO. Embrace the BOGO, love the BOGO. I do, oh man do i. Blu ray is really getting my money lately. Thank sony for the 60g.

[Wofford29]

Let me ask this question. I was thinking the other day about all the exclusive titles from either camp. Let's say one side actually prevails as the winner in this format war. Do you think studios will re-release the titles that were exclusive on the winning format, or do you think they'll leave them be since they were already released in an HD format?

[grif32]

Let me ask this question. I was thinking the other day about all the exclusive titles from either camp. Let's say one side actually prevails as the winner in this format war. Do you think studios will re-release the titles that were exclusive on the winning format, or do you think they'll leave them be since they were already released in an HD format?

Yeah they will probably release most. Not sure about all.

You can get alot of BR exclusives on HD via import..

[grif32]

Dont hate the BOGO. Embrace the BOGO, love the BOGO. I do, oh man do i. Blu ray is really getting my money lately. Thank sony for the 60g.

Who in their right mind would hate them?? The only reason I hate them is because is killing my bank account :D

[ToightLikeATiger]

Whats the deal with cheap HDMI cables. I have read some feedback on sites saying the cheaps ones arent good and dont do HD justice. I have the link for some from monoprice.com for like $4. http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=2412&seq=1&format=2

Looking to by the cables for the HD-DVD (Toshiba A30) Im buying and want it to look good as its an XMAS gift.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone that says the cheap ones don't work are plants or clueless... granted you can run into problems with the cheaper cables and longer runs, but that doesn't apply to most people.

Digital signals either get there or they don't... there is no signal degradation.

I spent $20 shipped for 2 15 foot HDMI cables... you can't beat that in store. :)

[PrimeBane]

LMAO I was just banned from Blu ray.com for the following reason:


You have been banned for the following reason:
Please stop trying to convince our members that Blu-ray's leading due to BOGOF's

Date the ban will be lifted: 12-15-2007, 12:00 AM


Man, that's the first one I've ever seen where it wasn't a permaban...

[IceRat]

I have yet to take advantage of the bogo's, because the selection is crap I don't want, or I have them already.
exactly
they can continue to offer BOGO till they are "Blu" in the face but buying a crappy title and getting a crappy title for free does nothing for me

by the way if one is going to complain about the BOGO offerings on BD please feel free to make mention of the more than generous software bundle offerings that came HDDVD hardware

[RAIDEN6]

So what's everyones set up?

Here's mine:

Samsung 40" LCD HDTV (720p/1080i)

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 HD-DVD add on

Nintendo Wii

80gb Playstation 3

(ps3 is a blu-ray player)

DirecTV HD DVR

I'm currently saving up for surround sound. Anyone have any recommendations as to what system I should get?

and what exactly is BOGO?

[PrimeBane]

exactly
they can continue to offer BOGO till they are "Blu" in the face but buying a crappy title and getting a crappy title for free does nothing for me


Crap is in the eye of the beholder.

Pretty much every BD, other than newer day and date, have been part of a bogo or 3 for 2 sale.

[PrimeBane]

and what exactly is BOGO?

Buy one, get one (usually free).

[RAIDEN6]

Buy one, get one (usually free).
what place has BOGOF?

[PrimeBane]

Current setups

Upstairs: Panasonic TH42PX60U Plasma (720p), XBox 360 w/ HD DVD addon, PS3 60 GB, Starchoice 505 HD sat receiver, Pioneer HTS-GS1 5.1 HTIB, Harmony 628 remote

Downstairs: BenQ W500 LCD projector (720p), Toshiba A2 HD DVD player, Yamaha RX-V520 receiver, Energy Take 5.1 speakers, Starchoice 505 HD sat receiver

[PrimeBane]

what place has BOGOF?

Amazon currently has a bogo for Warner BD titles.

[RAIDEN6]

Amazon currently has a bogo for Warner BD titles.Gracias Senor Bane.

[PrimeBane]

No prob... someone generally posts any Blu-ray or HD DVD sales here, so it's always good to check back here from time to time. :)

[grif32]

exactly
they can continue to offer BOGO till they are "Blu" in the face but buying a crappy title and getting a crappy title for free does nothing for me

by the way if one is going to complain about the BOGO offerings on BD please feel free to make mention of the more than generous software bundle offerings that came HDDVD hardware

No-one is complaining. My point is BR fanboys claim the only reason for HD DVD having a lead in standalones players is because of the $99 deal. Which HD DVD fans can agree to.

Problem is BR fanboys are blind to the bogo's and claim they dont inflat BR #'s

Also every BR fanboy claim the same thing. Look at the free titles that Toshiba is giving away with each player. But they overlook the 15 free titles that Walmart gave away with the PS3 black friday weekend.

[grif32]

Crap is in the eye of the beholder.

Pretty much every BD, other than newer day and date, have been part of a bogo or 3 for 2 sale.

Agree ones mans crap is another mans treasure.. Alot of people took advantage of the BR deals even thos who dont even own a BR machine.

[grif32]

Looks like one of those RARE BR bogo deals again on amazon. They must be really scared to lose a week to HD DVD with Bourne coming out.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000174981&plpage=1

[SBrooks1]

I already spent over $200 on 18 Blu-ray movies @ JR.com over the weekend. Don't see anything I need on there.....

[moviemaniac4]

Couple of Q:

- What do you think of Phillips Plasma 42PF9431D/37 ?

- What is the difference between Broadcast Format Displayed and Broadcast Format Supported ?


*AHEM*

*COUGH*

[grif32]

I already spent over $200 on 18 Blu-ray movies @ JR.com over the weekend. Don't see anything I need on there.....

Dang. I have to slow down as well..

[ewto16]

*AHEM*

*COUGH*

I would answer, but I don't know anything about either topic.

[ewto16]

My setup is as follows. Nothing too fancy, but it keeps me happy.

Sony SXRD KDS-50A2000

Kenwood 5.1 Surround Sound with 5 disc CD changer

Sony DVD player DFP-NS75H

SA 8300HD/DVR cable box

80GB PS3

Nintendo Wii

NES (top-loader)

[TheRedOx]

So what's everyones set up?



Toshiba 57HX83 57" CRT RPTV
DirecTV HR20-700 HD-DVR
Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player
Denon DVD-1910 upscaling DVD player
Onkyo HTS570 5.1 HTIB
XBox 360 Core - #2 just RROD'd on me yesterday :(
Nintendo Wii
*all powered/controlled by my favorite component by far - Logitech Harmony 880

In the upcoming year I want to upgrade yet downsize the tv - looking at Toshiba Regza's around 47" (LCD). I also want to pick up a new surround receiver that can output Dolby TrueHD and Digital Plus - looking at the Onkyo 605, of course that will require a speaker/sub upgrade - looking at Axiom and SVS(sub).

[SBrooks1]

High Def Digest has been having some major server problems this month and they're down right now. :( I'm addicted to that site. I hope they come back soon. :(

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Mits 57" 1080p
Onykno 505
PS3
A-20
Dishnetwork HD-DVR

Bedroom
Sony 42" LCD 720p
A3
Onkyno something but works great....lol

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Not to many good movies on the list, I have most of them and I dont want the others. Im waiting for Cast Away to be part of a BOGO

[PrimeBane]

Looks like one of those RARE BR bogo deals again on amazon. They must be really scared to lose a week to HD DVD with Bourne coming out.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000174981&plpage=1

Knew the Sony stuff was coming... most stores should have that sale.

It's the ususal "Big HD DVD release is coming out so we better put on a bogo so the Nielsen numbers show we're still winning".

Honestly, I'm pretty bogo'd out now... the Fifth Element is about the only title there that I'd really want.

[PrimeBane]

Couple of Q:

- What do you think of Phillips Plasma 42PF9431D/37 ?

- What is the difference between Broadcast Format Displayed and Broadcast Format Supported ?

Philips isn't bad for plasmas... probably a solid tier 2 unit. If you can get it for a good price, I'm sure you'll be happy with it... espeically if it has ambilight (backlighting).

Broadcast format diplayed = native resolution of the tv. This means whatever signal is put into the tv, if it does not match, it will either be upconverted or downconverting to the native resolution (providing the tv supports the resolution).

Broadcase format supported = what signals you can input into the tv that it will understand. This generally isn't a problem today, but tvs made as early as 2 years ago couldn't always accept a 1080p signal. Most new tvs today will accept anything from standard def to 1080p (although 1080p is usually only over HDMI).

[freezerfuel]

Well, here's my setup.

Upstairs - RCA 52" HD Ready CRT TV, Toshiba D1 HD DVD player, Wii (temporarily until I can get a proper receiver for the basement, same with a PS3... I only want one connection going to the projector)

Downstairs - Optoma HD70 Projector, 100" Screen, Toshiba A20 HD DVD player, old ass Pioneer 5.1 HTIB, SEGA Dreamcast and Master System ;)

In order, here are my priorities...

Either a Sony 910 or Onkyo 605 Receiver, not sure which yet.
PS3 (I returned the one I bought for the Wii and a bunch of other crap for it)
Harmony Remotes (One up, one down)
New Speakers, most likely stay at 5.1 but we shall see.
Possibly a bigger screen.

While I'm at it some other crap I want to buy for the Basement Home Theatre...

Black velvet curtain
Black dye for the matching sofa's (right now they're greenish gold... blech)
And I need to raise up the rear seating more, like stadium seating.
Some little side tables I can attach to each side of both sofa's.
A few framed movie posters.
Maybe a couple Arcade machines, heheh. ;)

[ToightLikeATiger]

Can you get HD with an original xbox 360? There is no HDMI slot on it. Will the regular cables with it be good enough for HD?

[PrimeBane]

Yes... you can get up to 1080i over component to go to 1080p with the VGA cable.

[SBrooks1]

The server at www.highdefdigest.com is taking too long to respond.

I'm a broken man :(

[PrimeBane]

I can simulate Smackdown for you if you like :)

smurf: Blu-ray is the best!
Toshiba fanboi: You're an idiot, blu is for losers
Xbot: 360 is kicking the PoS3's ass again
PS3 fan: teh cell is the catx azz
generic new user: I can't believe you losers are fighting over optical disk formats.

Pretty close? ;)

[someguy6000]

not sure if this has been posted so i thought i would share borne trilogy hd dvd for 50 bucks http://www.amazon.com/Bourne-Trilogy-Identity-Supremacy-Ultimatum/dp/B000YMBBH0/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1197309606&sr=8-3

[PrimeBane]

Ordered it last night... it's too good a deal to pass up IMO. :)

[civictyperboy]

what does the bourne trilogy provide over the individual disks? I guess if you don't own them already I can see picking it up...
also set up
Sony 50a2000
120gb ps3
hda30
strda3200es
wii
cox hd dvr
canton cd 2.22 surround sound system

[PrimeBane]

what does the bourne trilogy provide over the individual disks? I guess if you don't own them already I can see picking it up...


According to Universal, nothing... that deal is just the 3 HD DVD seperate. No box, but they're suposed to have all the same extras as the fancy DVD boxed set.

[moviemaniac4]

Philips isn't bad for plasmas... probably a solid tier 2 unit. If you can get it for a good price, I'm sure you'll be happy with it... espeically if it has ambilight (backlighting).

Broadcast format diplayed = native resolution of the tv. This means whatever signal is put into the tv, if it does not match, it will either be upconverted or downconverting to the native resolution (providing the tv supports the resolution).

Broadcase format supported = what signals you can input into the tv that it will understand. This generally isn't a problem today, but tvs made as early as 2 years ago couldn't always accept a 1080p signal. Most new tvs today will accept anything from standard def to 1080p (although 1080p is usually only over HDMI).

Thks

[ickzer1]

Ive been buying blu rays for a little over a month now and i love the BOGOs. BOGO> cheap hardware. A person may only buy 1 or 2 players, and anyone buying a spare player for a second room isnt going to buy twice as many discs.
A person can take advantage of many BOGOs with many different studios and combinations to come.
I know i will.

[PrimeBane]

Paramount HD DVD 3 packs at Bestbuy for $49.99

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/High-Def_Retailing/Best_Buy/Best_Buy_Offers_Three-Disc_HD_DVD_Starter_Packs_/1248

I have to say that the Anchorman/Old School/Blades of Glory one has my interest peaked. :)

[MarkyMark]

The server at www.highdefdigest.com (http://www.highdefdigest.com) is taking too long to respond.

I'm a broken man :(

Back up and runnning if you havent been back there.

At least for me its up....:cool:

[PrimeBane]

Apparently it was just the main page that was down.

[PrimeBane]

Looks like Borne Ultimatum is a good buy :D

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1137/bourneultimatum.html

[HollandX]

Looks like Borne Ultimatum is a good buy :D

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1137/bourneultimatum.html

yippie!

[IceRat]

Best Buy BOGO 12/16 - 12/22

High Definition Discs at $29.99 Each or Where Marked:


Buy 1, Get 1 Free // Purchases must be made on same receipt


Free Discs must be of equal or lesser value



The Bourne Ultimatum HD-DVD

Blades Of Glory HD-DVD

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry HD-DVD

Knocked Up: Unrated HD-DVD

Disturbia HD-DDVD

Mr. Bean’s Holiday HD-DVD

Shrek The Third HD-DVD

Evan Almighty HD-DVD

Transformers HD-DVD

Harry Potter & Order Of The Phoenix HD-DVD >>>> $32.99

The Departed HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

Shooter HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

Ocean’s Thirteen HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

300 HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

Crank Blu-Ray

300 Blu-Ray

28 Weeks Later Blu-Ray

Spider-man 3 Blu-Ray

The Condemned Blu-Ray

Hostel: Part II Blu-Ray

Ocean’s Thirteen Blu-Ray

Underworld: Evolution Blu-Ray

The Departed Blu-Ray

SAW III Blu-Ray

Harry Potter & Order Of The Phoenix Blu-Ray >>>> $32.99

Mr. Brooks Blu-Ray >>>> $34.99

Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer Blu-Ray >>>> $34.99

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Blu-Ray >>>> $34.99

[civictyperboy]

Well man as much as I want Bourne tomorrow, I wonder if they will return it and let me get another one next week...also on another note, anyone wanting a really inexpensive blu ray player...the BDPS300 from Sony will drop down to $299 from 12-16 - 12-22...

[JaylisJayP]

is this real? where'd you see this?

Best Buy BOGO 12/16 - 12/22

High Definition Discs at $29.99 Each or Where Marked:


Buy 1, Get 1 Free // Purchases must be made on same receipt


Free Discs must be of equal or lesser value



The Bourne Ultimatum HD-DVD

Blades Of Glory HD-DVD

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry HD-DVD

Knocked Up: Unrated HD-DVD

Disturbia HD-DDVD

Mr. Bean’s Holiday HD-DVD

Shrek The Third HD-DVD

Evan Almighty HD-DVD

Transformers HD-DVD

Harry Potter & Order Of The Phoenix HD-DVD >>>> $32.99

The Departed HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

Shooter HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

Ocean’s Thirteen HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

300 HD-DVD >>>> $34.99

Crank Blu-Ray

300 Blu-Ray

28 Weeks Later Blu-Ray

Spider-man 3 Blu-Ray

The Condemned Blu-Ray

Hostel: Part II Blu-Ray

Ocean’s Thirteen Blu-Ray

Underworld: Evolution Blu-Ray

The Departed Blu-Ray

SAW III Blu-Ray

Harry Potter & Order Of The Phoenix Blu-Ray >>>> $32.99

Mr. Brooks Blu-Ray >>>> $34.99

Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer Blu-Ray >>>> $34.99

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Blu-Ray >>>> $34.99

[IceRat]

is this real? where'd you see this?
of course it is real .... why would I post something that wasn't real

the source is "Speedy", a regular contributor to dvdtalk.com's bargains forum

[johnnyknoxsvill]

The onyl 2 movies I will be buying from that list is Bourne and Mr/Mrs Smith

[WingNut 25]

If that list is legit, I'm going to wait to pick up Bourne.

[Preditor74]

Or pick it up tomrrow and pricematch it next week.

[PrimeBane]

From what I've read elsewhere, it's legit. :)

[JaylisJayP]

are you real? ;)

of course it is real .... why would I post something that wasn't real

the source is "Speedy", a regular contributor to dvdtalk.com's bargains forum

[JaylisJayP]

The onyl 2 movies I will be buying from that list is Bourne and Mr/Mrs Smith

is Smith a good movie? Between all the hd dvds and blu-ray on that list the only ones I don't own besides bourne are Shrek the Third (forgettable), Disturbia (eh, saw the original - Rear Window), Hostel Part 2 (no thanks), Mr. Bean's Holiday (haven't seen it), Chuck and Larry (haven't seen it), and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

I don't even know if Best Buy will let you mix blu with HD DVD.

[PrimeBane]

Smith was good, but it was a rental more that a buy IMO.

[RAIDEN6]

Anyone have this system?
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-7-1-Channel-Home-Theater-System-HTS990THX/sem/rpsm/oid/157634/catOid/-13325/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

I'm looking to buy a surround sound system soon and was thinking about that one. Reviews are good on it.

[MPCanes]

****ing sales, man.

Just bought Layer Cake and A Scanner Darkly (both blind buys, but Daniel Craig is awesome, and Richard Linklater is one of my fav. directors) for 15.96 shipped...

BOGO > My Wallet.

[RAIDEN6]

****ing sales, man.

Just bought Layer Cake and A Scanner Darkly (both blind buys, but Daniel Craig is awesome, and Richard Linklater is one of my fav. directors) for 15.96 shipped...

BOGO > My Wallet.LMK how "A Scanner Darkly" is. I hand it in my hands at Best Buy the other day but put it down in favor of the PS3 blu-ray remote :p

Also, is the amazon BOGO only for 2 movies? (buy 1, other free) Or can I select like 2 movies, and then get 2 free? Or can I say order for example Goodfellas, and 300 and complete that order. Then go back later that day and get Full Metal Jacket and Casino Royale? Or would they not allow that?

[Chugga]

LMK how "A Scanner Darkly" is. I hand it in my hands at Best Buy the other day but put it down in favor of the PS3 blu-ray remote :p

Also, is the amazon BOGO only for 2 movies? (buy 1, other free) Or can I select like 2 movies, and then get 2 free? Or can I say order for example Goodfellas, and 300 and complete that order. Then go back later that day and get Full Metal Jacket and Casino Royale? Or would they not allow that?

You could buy 50 movies and get 50 for free if you wanted. No need to wait till the next day or do seperate transactions. For every 1 movie you buy you get 1 free. So it's up to you....you could put all 4 of those movies into your shopping cart then when you go to checkout of the 4 movies you got the 2 with the lowest prices will be deducted from the final.

Just remember you'll always get the cheapest movies free. So if you add four $25 movies to your cart and then four $18 movies to your cart you will get the $18 ones for free. If you don't mind seperate transactions you could shave a couple dollars off of your total and do a transaction with just the $25 movies then just a transaction with the $18 ones. That way you would be getting some $25 ones for free too.

[SBrooks1]

Blu-ray.com is down. I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened. :(

[ewto16]

is this real? where'd you see this?

If this list is from the same Speedy that posts on CAG, then it is real. He gets all the ads well before they hit the paper. He got sued by CC over it as he was the guy that broke the news that the PS3 was dropping in price by posting the CC ad early.

[civictyperboy]

A scanner darkly looked amazing...it was also amazingly weird...I think I need to sit down and watch it again

[ewto16]

is Smith a good movie? Between all the hd dvds and blu-ray on that list the only ones I don't own besides bourne are Shrek the Third (forgettable), Disturbia (eh, saw the original - Rear Window), Hostel Part 2 (no thanks), Mr. Bean's Holiday (haven't seen it), Chuck and Larry (haven't seen it), and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

I don't even know if Best Buy will let you mix blu with HD DVD.

I like Mr/Mrs Smith for what it is. Typical action flick, mixed in with a splash of humor. I liked the chemistry between Pitt/Jolie as well. Thought they worked well on screen.

Chuck and Larry is midly funny. It has its moments, but it isn't a laugh riot. Your typical comedy, though James and Sandler are both good in their roles.

[PCOLASHAN]

Is the best buy deal for hd dvd or just blu ray...my best buy said only blu ray:confused:

[PrimeBane]

LMK how "A Scanner Darkly" is. I hand it in my hands at Best Buy the other day but put it down in favor of the PS3 blu-ray remote :p


Looks fantastic in HD, but it is a strange movie... possibly worth a rent first if you can find it.

[PrimeBane]

Blu-ray.com is down. I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened. :(

Maybe they finally all put on their matching jumpsuits and sneakers to meet up with the mothership? Watch out for that blu koolaid. ;)

[PrimeBane]

Finally an HD DVD bogo at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000175031&plpage=1

[Hanky Panky]

My local best buy is offering a BOGO sale as well on BD only. I'm debating about getting Casino Royale and ....gulp....Ghost Rider.

[freezerfuel]

A Scanner Darkly (HD DVD) , beautiful picture and wacky story but pretty good.

Mr & Mrs. Smith, worth owning, I liked it better the second time I watched it.

This sucks, I bet there will be tons of deals between now and Christmas and I can't buy any more movies until after.

[moviemaniac4]

When you watch regular DVDs as Anamorphic on a HDTV, how many inches you lose ?

I mean, a 42 in will display as 37 in ?

[PrimeBane]

I don't believe you lose any as the HDtv has a higher resolution than any DVD.

[MarkyMark]

Anyone own Space Odessy 2001 for Blu? How is it?

Amazon has some great reviews just want to make sure its a good buy even through its not part of the BOGO... :p

[sobentyo]

That is a nice BOGO at BB. I am going to get atleast 4 titles off that list. I am so glad I waited for a BOGO on these movies!!! :D

[SBrooks1]

Anyone own Space Odessy 2001 for Blu? How is it?

It's absolutely amazing!! The picture quality is unbelievable!! Uncompressed audio too!! :D

[JaylisJayP]

Looks like the Amazon BOGO switched over to HD DVD.....much to my wallet's continued dismay.

After going for 4 blu-rays, I got Lethal Weapon and Superman 2 on HD DVD. Seriously you can't beat these prices...i don't care if the war ever ends so long as they keep doing BOGO.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Finally an HD DVD bogo at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000175031&plpage=1

Dammit I own almost all of those titles. Next week im going to get a few titles from the BB BOGO and then go to CC and see if they will match it for other titles not on the list ;)

[ewto16]

Sadly, but perhaps not so bad for my wallet, there aren't any BOGO BR movies in the BB sale next week that I want.

[moviemaniac4]

I don't believe you lose any as the HDtv has a higher resolution than any DVD.

Actually I am talking about the black bars on widescreen DVDs......

There is a space you lose on top and bottom.....

[SharpyDave]

I'm sure this has been answered but I don't want to look through 177 pages to find it. What is the difference between 1080i and 1080p? Is the p needed or is it just the newest thing out there?

[JaylisJayP]

I'm sure this has been answered but I don't want to look through 177 pages to find it. What is the difference between 1080i and 1080p? Is the p needed or is it just the newest thing out there?

i means interlaced, meaning only half the horizontal lines of the picture will be shown on screen at once, then the other half, and they go back and forth.

P means progressive, meaning all 1080 lines are shown at the same time.


you will undoubtedly get 100 different opinions as to whether you NEED progressive. My opinion is you don't even need to consider it unless your TV is larger than 50".

Also, there aren't that many 1080i native TVs...you'll most likely either get 1080p or 720p that can handle 1080i.

[JaylisJayP]

Dammit I own almost all of those titles. Next week im going to get a few titles from the BB BOGO and then go to CC and see if they will match it for other titles not on the list ;)

nice, i kinda want Cast Away, I'd buy it for $17.50, but not for $35.

[SharpyDave]

^thanks

[Mr_Soprano]

has anyone had any problems with Shrek 3 HD DVD on the 360 HD DVD add on? i try to load it up and it tries to update something and just locks up???? any suggestions? thanks.

[sobentyo]

If you have ANY questions about Blu Ray or HD DVD please ask your local Best Buy employee......:D


http://www.ketknbc.com/home/ticker/12293886.html

[RAIDEN6]

Did anyone pick up "The Song Remains the Same"(Led Zeppelin concert) on Blu-Ray today? I went to Best Buy to get it but they were all sold out.

EDIT: Damn! Just found out that it was postponed.

[SBrooks1]

Did anyone pick up "The Song Remains the Same"(Led Zeppelin concert) on Blu-Ray today? I went to Best Buy to get it but they were all sold out.

EDIT: Damn! Just found out that it was postponed.

Not exactly....

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=26662

:eek:

[civictyperboy]

Son of a .... Bourne is getting all screwy on my setup

[JaylisJayP]

Man it's KILLING me waiting for the BOGO at Best Buy this Sunday to pick up Bourne. I stopped by today though and they must've had 75 copies in stock, so there's little worry it'll be sold out. Still completely undecided on my free one.

Anyone actually see Bean's Holiday?

[Preditor74]

Havnt seen Beans Holiday but was planning on getting that as my free title with Bourne as well...love me some Bean (yes even the first movie too) :D

[PrimeBane]

If you have ANY questions about Blu Ray or HD DVD please ask your local Best Buy employee......:D

http://www.ketknbc.com/home/ticker/12293886.html

Wow... just wow. That's embarassing...

I got a good giggle out of his explantion of upconversion. :D

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just made my purchase of a Toshiba A30 HD-DVD player. got the 10 free DVD deal with it. Grabbed the Bourne Supremecy, Hot Fuzz and that Chuck and Larry movie. Also ordered Bourne Ultimatum to go with it so I have all 3 Bournes :)

If anyone is interested in 300, Hott Fuzz or Chuck and Larry I will sell them. $10 for 300 and $15 each for Hot Fuzz and Chuck and Larry. Those prices dont include S&H.

With a 46" Sony HD-TV, Toshiba HD-DVD player, Digital Cable, DVR and HD Ultra I think my parents home entertainment system has been upgraded lol. Its been an expensive XMAS but I think they will love it.

Cant wait till Xmas night after the TV is setup and I can sit down and watch Bourne Ultimatum with my dad.

[PrimeBane]

Awesome gift Toight... they'll LOVE it :D

[RAIDEN6]

So...should I go hunt down The Song Remains the Same?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Awesome gift Toight... they'll LOVE it :D

Im sure they will.. Just hoping the upscaling on the HD-DVD player is really good. My mother will use it for regular TV shows she tapes on a DVD recorder. Plus the DVD's owned now are obviously all reg lol.

[PrimeBane]

It's supposed to be right up there with the Oppo's so it should do a pretty fantastic job. :)

[HollandX]

If you have ANY questions about Blu Ray or HD DVD please ask your local Best Buy employee......:D


http://www.ketknbc.com/home/ticker/12293886.html

oh my freakin god. that is amazing!

[JaylisJayP]

If you have ANY questions about Blu Ray or HD DVD please ask your local Best Buy employee......:D


http://www.ketknbc.com/home/ticker/12293886.html


Wow....serves that TV station right for quoting a ****** like that employee. A half-decent reporter (obviously she is not) would've at least asked to speak to the head of the media department or the Magnolia room.

Unreal and scary, because the average consumer will believe every word of this.

[ToightLikeATiger]

It's supposed to be right up there with the Oppo's so it should do a pretty fantastic job. :)

Thats good to hear. Heck if they dont like it Ill just use it myself :D

[ToightLikeATiger]

Is there a site that has a list of all the HD-DVD movies available at this point in time? Just wondered what was out there for older movies that Id like to get at some point

[PrimeBane]

HD DVD list
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/releasedates_historical.html

Blu-ray list
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates_historical.html

[ToightLikeATiger]

HD DVD list
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/releasedates_historical.html

Blu-ray list
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates_historical.html

Merci Guru :D

[RAIDEN6]

Alright, just got back from trying to find "Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same."

Went to a target and another best buy, and nothing. IMO the reason they postponed it (although some got out) is because Led Zeppelin is going to tour. I've been saying ever since they announced this "one time concert" that they would announce a tour after it.

[RAIDEN6]

Come on....someone tell me they aren't going to tour...
UPDATE: This story just keeps getting stranger and stranger. Though the official word Warner was that this release has been postponed (and indeed it has been pulled down by several major retailers, including Amazon and DVD Empire), other retailers report receiving stock from their distributors and some lucky consumers have already got their hands on the discs. We've contacted Warner for clarification and will update this post with more details as they come in.

It looks like fans of Led Zeppelin's 'The Song Remains the Same' may have to wait a while longer for the concert classic to hit high-def disc.

Originally announced for a November 20th cross-format bow on Blu-ray, HD DVD and standard DVD, Warner subsequently pushed back the next-gen editions of 'The Song Remains the Same' to today, December 11. On Monday, however, the studio confirmed various retailer reports that the title has been delayed yet again -- this time without a new release date.

Warner didn't provide any official reason for the latest delay, but a studio rep tells High-Def Digest that the title has not been permanently cancelled, and is expected get a new release date sometime in the new

[rsoaker23]

has anyone had any problems with Shrek 3 HD DVD on the 360 HD DVD add on? i try to load it up and it tries to update something and just locks up???? any suggestions? thanks.

before you load the movie up...go to the last blade on your xbox menu and you'll see memory..click and you'll see your Hard drive and your HD dvd unit memory..click on that and you'll see some files in there..delete them all so theres nothing in that HD DVD file..you're movie will load up fine after that..common problem with transformers as well..hopefully Microsoft fixes the issue soon.

[SackExchange]

For people that are waiting for the 5 free from blu-ray, they must be coming. It took about 6 weeks but my 5 came yesterday. Still waiting for my 5 free from HD, I believe its been 4 weeks so far.

[freezerfuel]

If you have ANY questions about Blu Ray or HD DVD please ask your local Best Buy employee......:D


http://www.ketknbc.com/home/ticker/12293886.html


Awesome article... wait, no... not really?

Fox is exclusive to "HD" now?

Hahaha...

[freezerfuel]

Anyone buy the Harry Potter boxed set, is there room in the case for the upcoming 2 movies?

I'll probably just buy them individually if there's no slots or whatever for future releases

[PrimeBane]

I've heard there is, but I haven't seen it for myself.

I've decided I'll just buy the single movies so it matches up better with the rest of my movies. :)

[JaylisJayP]

I've heard there is, but I haven't seen it for myself.

I've decided I'll just buy the single movies so it matches up better with the rest of my movies. :)

i went the same route...probably should've done the same with the Die Hard movies but the set was significantly cheaper.

[PrimeBane]

For any Western Canadians wanting the Harry Potter individual disks of the first 4 movies: $21.99 each at London Drugs. :)

[HollandX]

Terminator 2 Blu-Ray: $13 dlvd.

Looks absolutely perfect except for the nice cutout where a UPC symbol once lived. :(

[freezerfuel]

I've heard there is, but I haven't seen it for myself.

I've decided I'll just buy the single movies so it matches up better with the rest of my movies. :)

I'll probably buy them individually too.

$21.99 at London Drugs? That sounds pretty good, probably cheaper than BB and Wal-Mart. All 5 movies will be a gift for my wife.

[PrimeBane]

Definately cheaper... BB and FS want $23.99 per, and WM wants $24.83 for most of them (although one scanned at $22.83)

[WingNut 25]

Do FYE stores buy back DVDs? I have a lot of old DVD's I want to unload but I'm not sure where the best place is to take them. Suncoast never really gave me all that much for DVD's. Any suggestions?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

FYE will give more for store credit, atleats the ones out here in AZ

[JaylisJayP]

The FYE near me will buy back DVDs, they will give you cash or store credit, but I think it's 20% less if it's cash.

Also, be aware, FYE has a "quota" of how many DVDs they'll take back in a day, I found that out a few weeks ago. So I'd suggest getting there at least before noon or 1 p.m.

[PrimeBane]

American Gangster HD DVD in March

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/Universal_Reveals_Early_American_Gangster_HD_DVD_Details/1258

[burngwngs]

Do FYE stores buy back DVDs? I have a lot of old DVD's I want to unload but I'm not sure where the best place is to take them. Suncoast never really gave me all that much for DVD's. Any suggestions?

Blockbuster buys back too.

[ewto16]

American Gangster HD DVD in March

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/Universal_Reveals_Early_American_Gangster_HD_DVD_Details/1258

Is this a Paramount film, so it is HD-DVD only?

[PrimeBane]

Universal... but still HD DVD exclusive.

Go take advantage of one of those terrific A2 or A3 deals already! :D

[JaylisJayP]

I'm more excited about Eastern Promises to HD DVD than American Gangster.

[PrimeBane]

Did you see it Jay? Anygood?

I was looking forward to The Kingdom, but the reviews I read for it weren't terrific.

[JaylisJayP]

Did you see it Jay? Anygood?

I was looking forward to The Kingdom, but the reviews I read for it weren't terrific.


Actually i haven't seen Eastern Promises, but heard nothing but great things from people and sources I trust.

I did see American Gangster and while it was good, it wasn't great in my opinion. The acting, length, climax all left me kinda indifferent.

[RAIDEN6]

I hate bills....BOGOs and I'm missing out on them :(

[frinspar]

*EDIT*
Yeah, nevermind. Figured out what I need and why it didn't work. What a waste. If they're gonna call it a splitter and describe it as doing what I needed it to do, it ought to do it. Now I find out I'll need to spend about $70 instead to make it all work how I need it to.
[hr]

Okay, bought HDMI cables and a splitter from monoprice. I wanted to run the upconvert DVD player to both HDTVs we have in the den. Everything I read on the site, including the reviews, said this would work very easily.

And it does to a point. I can only run one TV at a time though. If I have both TVs on the HDMI input for the DVD player, the screen goes black and won't register the image. I can see the image on both TVs, just not one both at the same time. If one is off or not on the same input, I can see.
Does it need some kind of power boost or something to get the image visible on both?

[Hartigan'sCannon]

Hey guys I joined the 1080p club:D I managed to purchase a 1080p 50" sony bravia rear projection lcd tv for $1200.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Im sad to see WAR and RUSH HOUR 3 are both BR titles :(

Guess Im buying the reg versions and hope the upconvert really is great lol

[ToightLikeATiger]

Hey guys I joined the 1080p club:D I managed to purchase a 1080p 50" sony bravia rear projection lcd tv for $1200.

Welcome Sir :)

[JaylisJayP]

Im sad to see WAR and RUSH HOUR 3 are both BR titles :(

Guess Im buying the reg versions and hope the upconvert really is great lol

i'm psyched for War, although I never saw it in theaters I like both Jet Li and Statham.

[RAIDEN6]

How long is the Amazon BOGO going on for?

[JaylisJayP]

probably for another day or so...they never last that long.

[imaginegrafix]

Just finished watching the new bourne - picked it up tonight, couldn't wait for the BB sale - if you like the other ones you'll like this one, great action/spy flick!

[imaginegrafix]

FYI - Potter's 1 - 4 are only $18 and some change at WM - cheapest I've seen

[RAIDEN6]

Damn! I missed out on the Amazon BOGO :(

[ToightLikeATiger]

i'm psyched for War, although I never saw it in theaters I like both Jet Li and Statham.

Yeah I am a big fan of both of them. Looks like a great action movie and I cant pass that up :D

[PrimeBane]

Im sad to see WAR and RUSH HOUR 3 are both BR titles :(

Guess Im buying the reg versions and hope the upconvert really is great lol

Well, Rush Hour 3 will hit HD DVD sometime in 2008. New Line puts out the BD version first because it has region coding on it. Due to HD DVDs lack of region coding it will show up later.

As for War, I'd say the odds could be good for a an HD DVD import version. :)

[RAIDEN6]

For those of you that have seen Oceans Eleven and Twelve, would I be lost if I saw Thirteen and haven't seen the other ones?

[HollandX]

For those of you that have seen Oceans Eleven and Twelve, would I be lost if I saw Thirteen and haven't seen the other ones?

you wouldn't appreciate it nearly as much.

you'd understand it on the basic level, but it wouldn't have a deeper meaning.

[HollandX]

Terminator 2 Blu-Ray: $13 dlvd.

Looks absolutely perfect except for the nice cutout where a UPC symbol once lived. :(

:)

[HollandX]

What's "BD RA"?

[PrimeBane]

That's what the smurfs over at blu-ray.com say when they see BD won another week in sales. ;)

If I had to guess, maybe it's blu-ray recordable media?

[freezerfuel]

For those of you that have seen Oceans Eleven and Twelve, would I be lost if I saw Thirteen and haven't seen the other ones?

Yes, but you should at least check out 11 anyway... it's still the best one imo.

[sobentyo]

Anyone think that CC will price match the BB bogo next week?

[PrimeBane]

"Inside" sources are saying that POTC: AWO sold 160,000 copies the week of Dec 9th (to put things in perspective the DVD sold 8 million copies).

BD to HD DVD ratio was 76:24 (or about a 3:1 ratio). Not surprising considering the 2 big d&d BD releases and none from HD DVD.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Anyone think that CC will price match the BB bogo next week?

Thats what Im hoping for.

[HollandX]

That's what the smurfs over at blu-ray.com say when they see BD won another week in sales. ;)

If I had to guess, maybe it's blu-ray recordable media?

lol. dvdactive uses it to desribe bd discs. i didn't know if it was a standard or a them thing.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-game-plan.html

look at the top next to and to the left of "Advertisement"

is it for regions? Region All???

[HollandX]

FREE BLU-RAY MOVIES!

http://www.blurayvt.com/mainPortal.php

[HollandX]

FREE BLU-RAY MOVIES!

http://www.blurayvt.com/mainPortal.php

answers for the lazy:

b,b,c,b,a,a,b,c,d,a,b,b,a,a,b,d,a

[PrimeBane]

FREE BLU-RAY MOVIES!

http://www.blurayvt.com/mainPortal.php

Doesn't look like it's open to Joe Public though...

[HollandX]

Doesn't look like it's open to Joe Public though...

Just tell them you're a retail store!

Make one up.

[HollandX]

LOL: Fans open Harry Potter Blu-ray Discs to find HD DVDs inside!!!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/Warner/Potter_Giftset_Inadvertantly_Goes_Purple/1261

[dayday6]

What is better 720p or 1080i?
Don't tell me there is no difference.
My TV is a 720p LCD.
The native resolution is 720p, but it also supports 1080i.
Should I force one resolution over the other one?


I know when I watch sports in HD 720p always looks better, but that could be Comcast related. There is more movement blur with 1080i.


Should I force my PS3 and HD-DVD player to 720p?


School me.

[HollandX]

720p shows 720 lines of active resolution at a time

1080i shows 1080 lines of resolution at a time, but only 540 are active. (540 even change, while 540 odd don't, then 540 odd change while 540 even don't, repeat)

[stupidsuck]

Just tell them you're a retail store!

Make one up.

do you have to sit through all the training courses to get the free BD?

[dayday6]

720p shows 720 lines of active resolution at a time

1080i shows 1080 lines of resolution at a time, but only 540 are active. (540 even change, while 540 odd don't, then 540 odd change while 540 even don't, repeat)

I know that already.:)
That doesn't tell me which one is better.
I know resolutions are listed 480i,480p,720p,1080i,1080p.
By reading that, 1080i should be a higher grade than 720p

Is there a situation where one is better than the other?

[PrimeBane]

Considering your tvs native resolution is 720p, your tv is doing less work with the 720p signal than the 1080i signal. I'd stick with it. :)

I've found that somtimes 1080i looks better than 720p and vice versa... it really seems to depend on the media unfortunately.

[dayday6]

Considering your tvs native resolution is 720p, your tv is doing less work with the 720p signal than the 1080i signal. I'd stick with it. :)

I've found that somtimes 1080i looks better than 720p and vice versa... it really seems to depend on the media unfortunately.


I was waiting on you or Grif to give me the answer.:)

I guess I will just leave it alone.:confused:

What is wierd is movies always select 1080i, but my PS3 games select 720p.

Like I was saying earlier on my comcast cable 1080i sports do not look as good as good as when they are broadcasted in 720p.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Doesn't look like it's open to Joe Public though...

Someone said they put Acme retail as the store name and Bugs Bunny as the CEO....lmao they still got the free movie

[PrimeBane]

The reason 1080i "could" look bad on your tv is that is might be doing a poor job of taking interlaced data and creating the progressive picture.

Really, your tv is tossing any extra data from the 1080i signal anyways as it can't be used.

[dayday6]

The reason 1080i "could" look bad on your tv is that is might be doing a poor job of taking interlaced data and creating the progressive picture.

Really, your tv is tossing any extra data from the 1080i signal anyways as it can't be used.

Yeah, you are probably right, but Blu-ray & HD-DVD look perfect in 1080i through HDMI.

My cable is through component.

[PrimeBane]

Well, the bit rates for BD and HD DVD are considerably higher than that of cable... that could be why you see less problems with them.

Component nor HDMI should make a huge difference.

[dayday6]

Got it.

[JaylisJayP]

FYI regarding that Best Buy BOGO....someone over at Avs posted a .pdf of the actual ad. I printed it out and got Circuit City to price match it today.

Got Bourne Ultimatum for myself and Shooter for a friend and we split the cost.

Also found Blade Runner blu-ray on the shelf at Best Buy and got them to price-match Wal-Mart's price.

[oaktown2000]

Also found Blade Runner blu-ray on the shelf at Best Buy and got them to price-match Wal-Mart's price.


What was Wal-Mart's price? And isn't that almost a week early?

You should watch this one tonight....and give us a review of the PQ/SQ. I want to buy it....but I'm worried about the quality seeing as how it is a dated film.

[frinspar]

I started the training for a free movie, then I looked at the crap they're giving away *LOL* Guess I'll finish letting the videos run and get 'Chicken Little'. Ugh.