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

[imaginegrafix]

http://www.intomobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/616474_suitcase_full_of_money.jpg

[SBrooks1]

That's right! Movie studios do make more money releasing their movies on Blu-ray! :D

[TheRedOx]

Now we can see why Warner Bros went Blu :D



Yup - $500,000,000.00

[SBrooks1]

Yup - $500,000,000.00

Warner was given no money. Sorry. Didn't happen.

[GPWYANKEE]

Does anyone want Mr. Brooks on Blu Ray for $15 delievered? It was only watched once.


Got Mr Brooks today-Thanks bro:D

[imaginegrafix]

Warner was given no money. Sorry. Didn't happen.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight - I've got some ocean front property in Kansas if your interested.

[PrimeBane]

Right....

And Sony wasn't going to drop the price of the PS3.
And Paramount didn't receive any sort of payout to go HD DVD exclusive.

It may not have been exactly $500 mil, but Warner did get something in exchange for it's exclusivity from the BDA... as did Fox.

[SBrooks1]

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight - I've got some ocean front property in Kansas if your interested.

Speculate all you want but there are no facts to back it up with. Warner even said themselves there was no payoff. Now Paramount/Dreamworks on the other hand..... ;)

[imaginegrafix]

Right....

And Sony wasn't going to drop the price of the PS3.
And Paramount didn't receive any sort of payout to go HD DVD exclusive.

It may not have been exactly $500 mil, but Warner did get something in exchange for it's exclusivity from the BDA... as did Fox.

Don't forget Disney - They helped develop hd dvd interactive features (which scream disney) and then up and dropped the format in the middle of the night.

It's all part of the game - but to imply that blu is winning because it is a better format is lunacy.

[imaginegrafix]

Speculate all you want but there are no facts to back it up with. Warner even said themselves there was no payoff. Now Paramount/Dreamworks on the other hand..... ;)

paramount and dreamworks also said there was no payout........... so there are no "facts" since we are going off what studio heads say.

Common sense should tell you any exclusive studio, on either side, was paid off in some way/shape/form.

[PrimeBane]

Don't forget Disney - They helped develop hd dvd interactive features (which scream disney) and then up and dropped the format in the middle of the night.

It's all part of the game - but to imply that blu is winning because it is a better format is lunacy.

Truthfully, Disney was never behind HD DVD just HDi... I believe (although I'm not 100% on this) they they were also part of VC-1. HDi could have easily been a spec on BD if not for the battle MS and Sony are having.

Disney is a smart company and were keeping their options open should HD DVD had ever emerged the winner.

[Wofford29]

I'm glad The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford got bumed up a few weeks. I've been waiting to see this for a long time.

[grif32]

True but Digital Playground just dropped HD DVD for Blu exclusively

Not True.. This was found out to be false. I would find the link but at I am work and it is sooooooooooooooooooooooo slow.

Also PORN WILL NOT do anything for either side.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

highly unlikely. This isn't the VHS or DVD age....anything you want is available free on the Internet. I'm all for great quality cooch, but I wouldn't pay a dime for porn anymore.

Plus, a lot of the porn starlettes don't like the idea of high def, as it's a bit too revealing of their age and various imperfections in their skin.

[imaginegrafix]

Truthfully, Disney was never behind HD DVD just HDi... I believe (although I'm not 100% on this) they they were also part of VC-1. HDi could have easily been a spec on BD if not for the battle MS and Sony are having.

Disney is a smart company and were keeping their options open should HD DVD had ever emerged the winner.

Ahh, I didn't realize that - I thought they showed interest in HD DVD as well as HDi initially, my bad.

Received Layer Cake today - thanks WingNut 25!

[freezerfuel]

Layer Cake is an awesome movie... definitely on my list of titles I need to get.

[GPWYANKEE]

Any of you guys have any success or failures at buying Blu Rays and HD Dvds off Ebay??

[JaylisJayP]

Any of you guys have any success or failures at buying Blu Rays and HD Dvds off Ebay??

I've bought many off half.com, which is a part of ebay, all successfull purchases. I'm actually bidding on a few from ebay right now.

[JaylisJayP]

all right....whose got some HD DVDs for sale?????

C'mon, I figured the firesale would've made it to our little thread here.

:)

[GPWYANKEE]

I've bought many off half.com, which is a part of ebay, all successfull purchases. I'm actually bidding on a few from ebay right now.

Do you find you get about the same price as a BOGO?

[JaylisJayP]

Do you find you get about the same price as a BOGO?

sometimes. The only thing with half.com is the default shipping is media mail, so it can take forever to get them. If it's a 2 or 3 dollar difference I'll pay up and got to Amazon.

[stupidsuck]

Any of you guys have any success or failures at buying Blu Rays and HD Dvds off Ebay??

I've had great success in getting several Blus on ebay, Getting the latest Harry Potter for 15 bucks delivered (new and unopened) being my newest. Definitely a good way to get new releases for half price (sometimes less)

[WingNut 25]

all right....whose got some HD DVDs for sale?????

C'mon, I figured the firesale would've made it to our little thread here.

:)

Letters from Iwo Jima is the only one I'm looking to unload at present. I have a few HD DVDs I still have to watch before I decide if they are keepers.

[CoachB]

I didn't see Nacho Libre or Blades of Glory on that list, but I have heard they were made? was that only for Canada or US or they were never made?Run through this list searching for Paramount (ctrl F)

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates_historical.html

[PrimeBane]

Nacho Libre was definately made for BD... Blades of Glory never hit the mass market, but a few disks did slip out before Paramount could lock them away. Blades will cost you a pretty penny on ebay if you really want a copy.

[kawai7]

I'm format neutral and Blades of Glory looks amazing on HD-DVD, its good enough.

[JaylisJayP]

There's still a used copy of Shooter on blu-ray at my local FYE.

[kawai7]

Any of you guys have any success or failures at buying Blu Rays and HD Dvds off Ebay??


I'm at 40 Hi-Def titles right now in my collection and I did 90% of my purchases on eBay and so far so good.

I got some delivery delays though. A title that was shipped on Dec 23 2007 arrived on Jan 17, 2008 and another that was shipped on Dec 29, 2007 arrived on Jan 18, 2008.

I guess postal services were backed up due to the busy holiday rush, but other than that, everything is just perfect. *touch wood*

[imaginegrafix]

Well my PS3 crapped out - I maybe used it 30 hours since purchasing it in late November.

Luckily I was able to take back to WM and exchange for a new one.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

No because there is always something better like 1440P on the horizon..

Full HD would mean thats it nothing more its FULL which is not true.

I think the definition of "Full HD" being 1080p started with PS3 hype and then extended to acceptance by other manufacturers

you can say that about anything..but as of right now Full HD is the 1920x1080 "progressive scan" HDTV format. Also called "Full HD" "True HD" and "Ultra HD," 1080p provides the highest resolution in the HDTV standard...it doesn't matter how many TV's you hooked up for friends and family...back to the original answer...as of RIGHT NOW there is no Plasma TV on the market under 50" that produces "Full HD"....PERIOD...but don't worry you probably think Bose is Hi-Fi also...;)

[HollandX]

Any of you guys have any success or failures at buying Blu Rays and HD Dvds off Ebay??

i mostly use amazon used/new and rarely i'll use half.com

i don't use ebay because i'm too impatient to bid and monitor.

[HollandX]

you can say that about anything..but as of right now Full HD is the 1920x1080 "progressive scan" HDTV format. Also called "Full HD" "True HD" and "Ultra HD," 1080p provides the highest resolution in the HDTV standard...it doesn't matter how many TV's you hooked up for friends and family...back to the original answer...as of RIGHT NOW there is no Plasma TV on the market under 50" that produces "Full HD"....PERIOD...but don't worry you probably think Bose is Hi-Fi also...;)

Please stop talking. Seriously. You have NO idea what you're talking about.

I'm not even going to bother with full hd, true hd, ultra hd mumbo jumbo.

As for the second half?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-42-Plasma-HDTV-TH-42PZ77U/sem/rpsm/oid/191836/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[grif32]

you can say that about anything..but as of right now Full HD is the 1920x1080 "progressive scan" HDTV format. Also called "Full HD" "True HD" and "Ultra HD," 1080p provides the highest resolution in the HDTV standard...it doesn't matter how many TV's you hooked up for friends and family...back to the original answer...as of RIGHT NOW there is no Plasma TV on the market under 50" that produces "Full HD"....PERIOD...but don't worry you probably think Bose is Hi-Fi also...;)

LOL I hate Bose. Bose is crap for the money

If you want to beleive the whole FULL HD crap then by all means please do.

What is this plasma then? Owned :) Please come install my home theater LMAO

http://www.nextag.com/Panasonic-TH-42PZ700U-42-543284676/prices-html?nxtg=7d810a1c0530-A53D20519D81D809

Or this one

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503253-DEMO/Hitachi_42PD9500_42PD9500_Demo_42_16_9.html

They are both 42" which is under 50" and both FULL HD 1080P 1920x1080

[civictyperboy]

mmmm hi-fi bose speakers, I love when people used to come into my store and ask me for high quality bose speakers, I always asked them why they would want to spend money and be stuck with a system, 9 times out of 10 they said because bose is the best, I laughed and said ok go buy bose...i'll stick with my Canton's

[HollandX]

mmmm hi-fi bose speakers, I love when people used to come into my store and ask me for high quality bose speakers, I always asked them why they would want to spend money and be stuck with a system, 9 times out of 10 they said because bose is the best, I laughed and said ok go buy bose...i'll stick with my Canton's

There's nothing wrong with wanting Bose, if it truly is what you want. I have a Bose system in my Living Room and I love it. I've had it for 6 years. Granted, I got a new system at cost (around 50-60% off) when my then-GF worked at Circuit City... LOL, but I still love it!

It's the people who are convinced that Bose is the absolute best audio in the world without EVER hearing it and deciding for themselves that are annoying. Bose has amazing marketing and they use a high price point as a way to back up their claims. Can't really argue it if it works for them.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Please stop talking. Seriously. You have NO idea what you're talking about.

I'm not even going to bother with full hd, true hd, ultra hd mumbo jumbo.

As for the second half?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-42-Plasma-HDTV-TH-42PZ77U/sem/rpsm/oid/191836/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

yeah...okay...I guess Full-HD isn't 1920x1080....frickin moron...you keep thinking 720p is the best...and I will keep thinking 1080p is the best....and you keep thinking David Carr is the best QB in the NFL and I will keep thinking Tom Brady is.....why not???? they both are NFL QB's and sometime in the near future someone better is gonna come along...you keep living that theory...meanwhile I'll watch all my Blu-ray and HD-DVD on a 1080p set...man it's amazing how nieve people can be.

[grif32]

yeah...okay...I guess Full-HD isn't 1920x1080....frickin moron...you keep thinking 720p is the best...and I will keep thinking 1080p is the best....and you keep thinking David Carr is the best QB in the NFL and I will keep thinking Tom Brady is.....why not???? they both are NFL QB's and sometime in the near future someone better is gonna come along...you keep living that theory...meanwhile I'll watch all my Blu-ray and HD-DVD on a 1080p set...man it's amazing how nieve people can be.

LOL you are the moron you are the one who STATED:

There are no FULL HD 1920x1080p Plasma's under 50" PERIOD!

And you were proven wrong.. LMAO

Who is the moron?:rolleyes:

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

LOL you are the moron you are the one who STATED:

There are no FULL HD 1920x1080p Plasma's under 50" PERIOD!

And you were proven wrong.. LMAO

Who is the moron?:rolleyes:

the comment was from a previous post...isn't that what this whole conversation is about?


Keep in mind that true HDTV resolution can't be found in plasma TVs smaller than 50 inches." www.hdtvexpert.com's Peter H. Putman

[grif32]

the comment was from a previous post...isn't that what this whole conversation is about?


Keep in mind that true HDTV resolution can't be found in plasma TVs smaller than 50 inches." www.hdtvexpert.com's (http://www.hdtvexpert.com's) Peter H. Putman

Did you not STATE that FULL HD can not be found in Plasma's under 42"??

This is your statement:

as of RIGHT NOW there is no Plasma TV on the market under 50" that produces "Full HD"....PERIOD...but

But that is false.

You state that Full HD is 1920 x 1080 correct? Which both those plasma's are. So please help me understand.

Are they FULL HD or not?

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

bottom line...you keep saying the Full-HD thing is somewhat a myth???like it doesn't exist...or it's not better than 720p...but yet we are talking about TV sizes 50" +....bottom line..when LCD's and DLP's were delivering 1080p set under 50"...plasma had VERY few...like one or two....bottom line...the best picture quality is 1920x1080...in real terms..it's truely about the TV itself....many plasma's look great...but many look like crap...and that can be said about any display, the ONLY true fact that can't be argued is...Full HD being 1920x1080...you can argue it all you want...it's a fact...PERIOD

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Did you not STATE that FULL HD can not be found in Plasma's under 42"??

This is your statement:

as of RIGHT NOW there is no Plasma TV on the market under 50" that produces "Full HD"....PERIOD...but

But that is false.

You state that Full HD is 1920 x 1080 correct? Which both those plasma's are. So please help me understand.

Are they FULL HD or not?

yup...but keep talking about that...and keep dodging the main point...people always do that when they know they are wrong....and I think I was originally asking if that statement was true....so yes...you are right, they are 1080p...but..... you are wrong about everything else...is that what you were looking for.

[grif32]

bottom line...you keep saying the Full-HD thing is somewhat a myth???like it doesn't exist...or it's not better than 720p...but yet we are talking about TV sizes 50" +....bottom line..when LCD's and DLP's were delivering 1080p set under 50"...plasma had VERY few...like one or two....bottom line...the best picture quality is 1920x1080...in real terms..it's truely about the TV itself....many plasma's look great...but many look like crap...and that can be said about any display, the ONLY true fact that can't be argued is...Full HD being 1920x1080...you can argue it all you want...it's a fact...PERIOD

I never said its a myth or not better then 720P. If you have a 100" screen then sure you will see the benefits of 1080P or if you are right on top of the TV.

I can show you many 720P plasma's that blow away 1080P lcd sets. So I guess your argument about the Best picture quality is 1920x1080p in an HDTV doesnt hold water.

So explain to me how a 720P plasma can put out a better pic then a 1080P lcd set?

LOL you were proven wrong and now are upset... Its ok go watch your 1920x1080 FULL HD TV.

[someguy6000]

yup...but keep talking about that...and keep dodging the main point...people always do that when they know they are wrong....and I think I was originally asking if that statement was true....so yes...you are right, they are 1080p...but..... you are wrong about everything else...is that what you were looking for.
so i guess you missed the part where he showed you two different plasmas under 50" with 1080p

[grif32]

Thee Ultimate Collector what TV do you own?

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

just like I said....keep ignoring the 1920x1080 point....well I kinda expected that...and trust me I'm far from upset...and just in case you missed my question here is the original post



"Keep in mind that true HDTV resolution can't be found in plasma TVs smaller than 50 inches. ".....is this still true?..it came from www.hdtvexpert.com's Peter H. Putman


maybe I had to make it bigger and brighter for you!...are you using your 720p plasma for your computer monitor?

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Thee Ultimate Collector what TV do you own?

I won't even bother...because I will have to get out the camera to prove it...because thats the way it works around here...and I'm more of a sound person than a picture person...if you don't have good surround sound...you might as well not have any at all.

[grif32]

just like I said....keep ignoring the 1920x1080 point....well I kinda expected that...and trust me I'm far from upset...and just in case you missed my question here is the original post



"Keep in mind that true HDTV resolution can't be found in plasma TVs smaller than 50 inches. ".....is this still true?..it came from www.hdtvexpert.com's (http://www.hdtvexpert.com's) Peter H. Putman


maybe I had to make it bigger and brighter for you!...are you using your 720p plasma for your computer monitor?

Ignore it did you read the above post? Guess not

That was your first post then you came back with another post

STATING it and ending with PERIOD! Pretending as tho you knew it for fact but were wrong.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Thee Ultimate Collector what TV do you own?

I have a 13" Black and White...RCA...top of the line when I bought in 1971

[grif32]

I won't even bother...because I will have to get out the camera to prove it...because thats the way it works around here...and I'm more of a sound person than a picture person...if you don't have good surround sound...you might as well not have any at all.

Now that I agree with sound makes the whole expirence better.

Right now I have a decent surround system nothing to brag about. My living room is to small to really go nuts. My "Man Room" when finished will have only the best surrond sound system. But thats wont be finished for awhile.

I dont need a picture I will beleive you. What TV do you own?

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Ignore it did you read the above post? Guess not

That was your first post then you came back with another post

STATING it and ending with PERIOD! Pretending as tho you knew it for fact but were wrong.

keep ignoring the 1920x1080 point...oh well...I guess we already know the answer to that one...and like a true man...I admitted I was wrong...just incase you can't remember that post here it is...



yup...but keep talking about that...and keep dodging the main point...people always do that when they know they are wrong....and I think I was originally asking if that statement was true....so yes...you are right, they are 1080p...but..... you are wrong about everything else...is that what you were looking for.

[grif32]

keep ignoring the 1920x1080 point...oh well...I guess we already know the answer to that one...and like a true man...I admitted I was wrong...just incase you can't remember that post here it is...



yup...but keep talking about that...and keep dodging the main point...people always do that when they know they are wrong....and I think I was originally asking if that statement was true....so yes...you are right, they are 1080p...but..... you are wrong about everything else...is that what you were looking for.

I didnt ignore it. Good lord.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Now that I agree with sound makes the whole expirence better.

Right now I have a decent surround system nothing to brag about. My living room is to small to really go nuts. My "Man Room" when finished will have only the best surrond sound system. But thats wont be finished for awhile.

I dont need a picture I will beleive you. What TV do you own?

I actually own three...and your not gonna believe this after all the debate... 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ700U plasma..:)...Pioneer PDP-5080HD plasma...:)...Panasonic 60" DLP rear projection

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

I kinda like the Panasonic better than the pioneer..the only reason I bought the pioneer was I got it personal use for 1,100.00...when all these tv's are professional calibrated I rank them Pansonic Plasma...Panasonic RP...Pioneer.

[grif32]

I actually own three...and your not gonna believe this after all the debate... 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ700U plasma..:)...Pioneer PDP-5080HD plasma...:)...Panasonic 60" DLP rear projection

LMAO...

Here is an interesting quote

"Hitachi uses the term “Full HD” to refer to a resolution of 1920 x 1080, regardless of whether the TV displays the image in interlaced or progressive mode"

My point was it more of a marketing term then anything. 720p ,1080i/p are all FULL HD to me.

[JaylisJayP]

Does anyone know if there's a place where I can get The Machinist HD DVD import for a slightly more reasonable price than $50?

[grif32]

I kinda like the Panasonic better than the pioneer..the only reason I bought the pioneer was I got it personal use for 1,100.00...when all these tv's are professional calibrated I rank them Pansonic Plasma...Panasonic RP...Pioneer.

I just do not like DLP's. They are good TV's for the money.. But not something I would buy.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

I think as long as everything is calibrated properly..they all will produce a great picture...the funny thing is people will make their buying decision at Best Buy and Circuit City from the huge wall of TV's..when almost none of them are even calibrated closely to the right specs...contrast is almost always turned way up..so they look bright and without a doubt they have the most clueless employees...I think even the employees at Walmart know more(only kidding)

[grif32]

I think as long as everything is calibrated properly..they all will produce a great picture...the funny thing is people will make their buying decision at Best Buy and Circuit City from the huge wall of TV's..when almost none of them are even calibrated closely to the right specs...contrast is almost always turned way up..so they look bright and without a doubt they have the most clueless employees...I think even the employees at Walmart know more(only kidding)

Dont let Sbrooks hear you say that...

I agree when I take people to look and purchase a TV I redo all the settings and go from there. Its a long process but I want to make sure they know what they are getting because its not cheap.

I always here people trying to return their TV because it all their channels to not look like they did in the store.

Most people have no clue that all they run is an HD loop and around here we only have like 6 - 8 channels in HD.

so when they start watcing SD cable its a shock..

[CoachB]

Thanks for the info.Nacho Libre was definately made for BD... Blades of Glory never hit the mass market, but a few disks did slip out before Paramount could lock them away. Blades will cost you a pretty penny on ebay if you really want a copy.

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody spot any great deals for this weekend??

[grif32]

Anybody spot any great deals for this weekend??

Nada..

[ToightLikeATiger]

Been nothing for deals since the big announcement. Hopefully something comes up soon. Im tired of not buying anything lol. Got Breach and Knocked Up HD-DVD's last week. Watched Knocked Up and didnt like it. So I sold it off on here. Havent watched Breach yet. I know its a great movie as Ive seen it just not in HD yet. Other then that havent been able to buy anything. I have my eye on a few movies on ebay right now though. Hoping to grab a few cheap from the same guy to save on shipping.

[JaylisJayP]

Success! I got my 5 free HD DVDs today. 80% accuracy from what I selected, not bad :)

Got Hulk, Italian Job, Swordfish, Darkman and they sent me Firewall instead of The Frighteners.

Can't complain I guess.

[PrimeBane]

Man... I have 4 packages worth of movies in the mail and none arrived on Friday. :(

Stupid Canada post! :mad:

[HollandX]

Been nothing for deals since the big announcement.

Yeah, I wonder if it's due to the big announcement, or just coincidental with the big announcement. IceRat already alluded to the fact that the BB/CC circulars are produced way in advance, so I don't know if the WB announcement would have hit them by now yet.

I'm more inclined to think it's the post-holiday lull moreso than anything else. I think everyone blew out their collective deals pre-xmas for gifts and post-xmas for gift cards already. We're just sitting in a lull right now.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, I wonder if it's due to the big announcement, or just coincidental with the big announcement. IceRat already alluded to the fact that the BB/CC circulars are produced way in advance, so I don't know if the WB announcement would have hit them by now yet.

I'm more inclined to think it's the post-holiday lull moreso than anything else. I think everyone blew out their collective deals pre-xmas for gifts and post-xmas for gift cards already. We're just sitting in a lull right now.

there are still deals, they're just garbage in comparison. If Amazon/Best Buy/blu-ray want my money for catalog titles in the future...it'll be through BOGO exclusively. Sorry you can't throw those out like they're candy to draw me in and then cut them off...if they dry up I'll just go to ebay.

[Kleptos18]

So I went to bestbut today, and was able to look at the 50" version of the e3000 and the 60" version of the a3000.

My wife wants the a3000 in the 50" so that's what we're getting.

[freezerfuel]

Holy crap, I lucked out at Best Buy today... I actually found the Jack Ryan Collection on HD DVD. I was like nawwww... that's gotta be an empty box or a display or something but it was the real deal. I bought the **** out of it. :D

Also picked up at various places...

The Devil's Rejects BD
House 1000K BD
Bad Santa BD
King of New York BD
Sunshine BD
Scary Movie BD
Evil Dead 2 BD
Jay & Silent Bob BD
War BD
Reservoir Dogs BD
King Arthur BD
Pan's Labyrinth HD DVD

Now, does anyone know if the Intec PS3 remote uses IR or Bluetooth? It does have a USB connector so that's why I bought it ($20 - BB... small, simple design) in hopes I could program it for the Harmony 880. I'm going to research it before I open but was wondering if anyone in here knew.

[PrimeBane]

The official Sony PS3 remote is Bluetooth only... all the 3rd party remotes are IR and you should be able to program your 880.

[JaylisJayP]

Holy crap, I lucked out at Best Buy today... I actually found the Jack Ryan Collection on HD DVD. I was like nawwww... that's gotta be an empty box or a display or something but it was the real deal. I bought the **** out of it. :D

Also picked up at various places...

The Devil's Rejects BD
House 1000K BD
Bad Santa BD
King of New York BD
Sunshine BD
Scary Movie BD
Evil Dead 2 BD
Jay & Silent Bob BD
War BD
Reservoir Dogs BD
King Arthur BD
Pan's Labyrinth HD DVD

Now, does anyone know if the Intec PS3 remote uses IR or Bluetooth? It does have a USB connector so that's why I bought it ($20 - BB... small, simple design) in hopes I could program it for the Harmony 880. I'm going to research it before I open but was wondering if anyone in here knew.

where'd you find King of New York? I've been wanting this one.

[freezerfuel]

The official Sony PS3 remote is Bluetooth only... all the 3rd party remotes are IR and you should be able to program your 880.

As usual, you are wealth of information PB. Thankee.

[freezerfuel]

where'd you find King of New York? I've been wanting this one.

Best Buy $21.99 CDN

[JaylisJayP]

Damn....my Best Buy doesn't have it. You'll have to let me know how the PQ is.

[freezerfuel]

I suck at PQ reviews but I'll let you know when I've watched it and what my measly opinion is. :o

The cover art sure blows for this title though.

[JaylisJayP]

Totally fell off the wagon this weekend :)

From 5-free HD DVD offer:
- Hulk
- Italian Job
- Firewall
- Darkman
- Swordfish

FYE - Buy 3 get 1 free used + $15 in trade-in credit
- Syriana HD DVD
- Babel HD DVD
- Shooter blu-ray << admittedly only bought it to resell or trade.
- Rocky Balboa blu-ray

From ebay:
- First Blood blu-ray
- Mystery Men HD DVD (for $6!!!)
- King of New York - still bidding

[CoachB]

Does anyone Have Nacho Libre for trade or sale??Thanks for the info.

[PrimeBane]

I finally got around to setting up my 880 today.

Unfortunately, I think it screwed up my setup for my 628 upstairs, but I'll fix that another day.

Two problems I ran into.

1. It didn't recognize my satellite box, so it had to learn the commands.
2. I had to manually go in and set all the controls for the BlueWave remote to work properly. I wish I could turn the damn thing on and off.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Since we have a lot of movie buffs in here I thought I would ask. What is everyones opinion on the movie Mr Wood****? I like Billy Bob Thornton I think he is funny. I also thing Sean William Scott is pretty funny as well. How are they in this movie though?

Any info would be great.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Does anyone Have Nacho Libre for trade or sale??

Wow someone who thought that movie was good? I watched it for the 1st time on Showtime this week and I didnt think any of it was funny at all.

[imaginegrafix]

Any of you guys have any success or failures at buying Blu Rays and HD Dvds off Ebay??

I've had great success off of ebay - got the spiderman trilogy bluray brand new and sealed for $24 dlvd a week or two ago and have scored some other good deals. As with anything on ebay, just look at their feedback and make sure it is good.

High def Digest forums b/s/t boards are another good place to score cheap movies - same deal though, make sure they have good feedback.

[freezerfuel]

I finally got around to setting up my 880 today.

Unfortunately, I think it screwed up my setup for my 628 upstairs, but I'll fix that another day.

Two problems I ran into.

1. It didn't recognize my satellite box, so it had to learn the commands.
2. I had to manually go in and set all the controls for the BlueWave remote to work properly. I wish I could turn the damn thing on and off.

Too bad the PS3 won't allow such a basic yet important function. What a bummer.

[CoachB]

I just think it is dumb funny, if you know what I mean, Jack Black is so plainly stupid, that hes funny.Wow someone who thought that movie was good? I watched it for the 1st time on Showtime this week and I didnt think any of it was funny at all.

[someguy6000]

I just think it is dumb funny, if you know what I mean, Jack Black is so plainly stupid, that hes funny.
sadly thats why he gets to keep making movies, i know what you mean though.

[SackExchange]

Any of you guys have any success or failures at buying Blu Rays and HD Dvds off Ebay??

I buy 75% of my Blu-ray's off ebay. Last week I got Pearl Harbor and The Italian Job for $9.99 each sealed.:eek::eek::eek:

[TastySweetNutz]

Wow someone who thought that movie was good? I watched it for the 1st time on Showtime this week and I didnt think any of it was funny at all.

I enjoyed it since I'm a fan of Jack Black. He's great in High Fidelity and Orange County and I can't wait for Be Kind Rewind.

[grif32]

Totally fell off the wagon this weekend :)

From 5-free HD DVD offer:
- Hulk
- Italian Job
- Firewall
- Darkman
- Swordfish

FYE - Buy 3 get 1 free used + $15 in trade-in credit
- Syriana HD DVD
- Babel HD DVD
- Shooter blu-ray << admittedly only bought it to resell or trade.
- Rocky Balboa blu-ray

From ebay:
- First Blood blu-ray
- Mystery Men HD DVD (for $6!!!)
- King of New York - still bidding

How is F.Y.E with giving credit?? How much do they give u?

[grif32]

You can turn the PS3 on/off with the Harmony 880

Too bad the PS3 won't allow such a basic yet important function. What a bummer.

[GPWYANKEE]

Totally fell off the wagon this weekend :)

From 5-free HD DVD offer:
- Hulk
- Italian Job
- Firewall
- Darkman
- Swordfish

FYE - Buy 3 get 1 free used + $15 in trade-in credit
- Syriana HD DVD
- Babel HD DVD
- Shooter blu-ray << admittedly only bought it to resell or trade.
- Rocky Balboa blu-ray

From ebay:
- First Blood blu-ray
- Mystery Men HD DVD (for $6!!!)
- King of New York - still bidding


Mystery Men:rolleyes::rolleyes:Sorry bro theres a reason it was $6.00

[SBrooks1]

Mystery Men HD DVD (for $6!!!)

That's about how much it's worth :p

[grif32]

Best Buy has the A3 for $149 plus 9 free movies. 2 in box, 2 you pick in store and 5 vai mail in.

Not bad.

[JaylisJayP]

Mystery Men:rolleyes::rolleyes:Sorry bro theres a reason it was $6.00

I think my track record for enjoying bad movies is well documented in this thread :D

[grif32]

This has to be the best HT Room ever. WOW!!!

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9852407-1.html

[GPWYANKEE]

This has to be the best HT Room ever. WOW!!!

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9852407-1.html

Yeah-Id say that would work for me also:D

[Radiation74]

Well , I went out yesterday and bought a 40 inch Samsung LCD. And the shocking news is this, I didn't go with 1080p. I couldn't justify spending 500 more on a set that would look pretty much the same , and also I would only get 1080p from my PS3.

Anyway I love the sound, clarity and color of the TV, awesome price too, 1199.

[JaylisJayP]

Well , I went out yesterday and bought a 40 inch Samsung LCD. And the shocking news is this, I didn't go with 1080p. I couldn't justify spending 500 more on a set that would look pretty much the same , and also I would only get 1080p from my PS3.

Anyway I love the sound, clarity and color of the TV, awesome price too, 1199.

For a 40" you made the absolute right decision. You never would've noticed the difference.

[Radiation74]

Mystery Men:rolleyes::rolleyes:Sorry bro theres a reason it was $6.00


I loved that movie.

[GPWYANKEE]

I loved that movie.

If this keeps up im going to have to find a different thread to hang at;)Whats the matter with you people?????:p

[HollandX]

This has to be the best HT Room ever. WOW!!!

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9852407-1.html

That's so awesome!!!

[JaylisJayP]

Just finished watching a couple movies today.

Simpsons blu-ray. Good, cute movie, was about what I remember in the theaters. PQ was good, hard to screw up a cartoon.

Hollowman blu-ray. First time I'd seen this since I saw it in the theater, and enjoyed it just as much. It's surprising how well the effects stand up even today. PQ was pretty strong through most of the movie, a few awkwardly hazy scenes, just a couple and only for 10 seconds or so, but they seemed so unnecessary. Anyway, PQ was an 8.3/10.

[PrimeBane]

You can turn the PS3 on/off with the Harmony 880

But don't you need that $50 custom addon piece to do it?

[grif32]

But don't you need that $50 custom addon piece to do it?

There is that and someone posted on the avsforums another way but I cant find it.

Try searching over there.

[CoachB]

I don't like all of his movies, some of them sook, not necessarily because of him. sadly thats why he gets to keep making movies, i know what you mean though.

[Kleptos18]

aite, now taht I have my tv on order :) Where is a good place to look for furniture :)

I don't wanna spend a crapload of money on a stand.

[PrimeBane]

We bought our tv stand at Ikea... nice and fairly inexpensive. :)

Costco is a good place to check as well.

[Kleptos18]

We bought our tv stand at Ikea... nice and fairly inexpensive. :)

Costco is a good place to check as well.

i looked at ikea online and didn't see much i liked.

don't have a costco or ikea around here :(

[ToightLikeATiger]

Another weekend of buying nothing!! Im starting to feel sick about it :(

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a few titles at Gamestop yesterday on their B2G2 sale

FMJ New edition BD
Resident Evil App.
King Kong
The Hitcher

[grif32]

Watching Giants in HD - Amazing

Watching Giants Beat GB HD - Freaking Awesome

Watching Giants in the SB in HD - Priceless

Go Blu and I dont mean Blu Ray... :)

[Kleptos18]

Watching Giants in HD - Amazing

Watching Giants Beat GB HD - Freaking Awesome

Watching Giants in the SB in HD - Priceless

Go Blu and I dont mean Blu Ray... :)

amen, hoping to have my setup before the superbowl :)

[avsfan21]

Anyone beating GB is priceless.

[someguy6000]

Anyone beating GB is priceless.
damn right

[freezerfuel]

But don't you need that $50 custom addon piece to do it?

That's all I could find....

http://schmartz.com/main.sc

[PrimeBane]

Thanks freezer, but I'm trying to avoid buying the damn thing. :(

Perhaps I'll just suck it up for now...

[WhO Iz THiZ Iz]

watched darkman in HD...Movie looks amazing!!!

got it for 20 bux, as a pair with the frightners...be watching that one soon....not too sure bout it tho..gonna google some info bout it.

[GPWYANKEE]

watched darkman in HD...Movie looks amazing!!!

got it for 20 bux, as a pair with the frightners...be watching that one soon....not too sure bout it tho..gonna google some info bout it.

The Original Darkman i liked alot-Never saw the two follow ups-They anything special?

[GPWYANKEE]

New HD and Blu Ray sale at Amazon is a Joke:(

[SBrooks1]

I haven't bought any new Blu's lately. Trying to cut back a little and there hasn't been anything major worth buying. I'm tempted to get the Method Man concert on HD DVD tomorrow.

[Kleptos18]

what blu-ray players do you guys use.

I was gonna go with a sony. I figured it'd integrate well with the tv, but i'm reading alot of bad reviews (about pretty much all the ones I looked at).

[civictyperboy]

kelptos18 what TV did you end up going with? I ended up buying my stand from CC from a company called slam brands, I like it, it works well with my TV

[SBrooks1]

what blu-ray players do you guys use.

Get a 40GB PS3. Easily the best Blu-ray player available. I absolutely love being able to stream my entire 40GB MP3 collection over my wireless network using TVersity on my desktop PC in my office to my PS3 / home theater. MP3's and any DivX/XviD movie/TV show I download too. Love it! :D

[JaylisJayP]

New HD and Blu Ray sale at Amazon is a Joke:(

Not only for the prices, but the fact that everyone who bit on the BOGOs probably already has what they want.

Amazon will be forced to learn and deal with the fact that we'll all just wait for the next BOGO when they see few of these "sales" doing anything close to what happened last holiday season.

[JaylisJayP]

what blu-ray players do you guys use.

I was gonna go with a sony. I figured it'd integrate well with the tv, but i'm reading alot of bad reviews (about pretty much all the ones I looked at).

The PS3 in my opinion is still the best blu-ray player on the market. Don't let the fact that it's a videogame machine sway you. It's pretty obvious Sony has little interest in pushing it's success as a gaming device.

[PrimeBane]

Another vote for a PS3... best BD player on the market and probably the only one currently available that will be able to upgrade to profile 2.0.

[GPWYANKEE]

The Panasonic BluRay that i bought is topnotch.

[Kleptos18]

I went with the Sony a3000 :)

I was thinking ps3 but that'll be hard to talk my wife into :)

[HollandX]

I went with the Sony a3000 :)


:confused::confused::confused:

[Kleptos18]

:confused::confused::confused:

someone asked which tv I went with.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDS-50A3000-1080p-Projection/dp/B000TMFYAA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1200943558&sr=8-1

:)

[grif32]

I would vote for PS3 and a close second would be the Panasonic 30A. One hell of a BR player. If you really do not want a gaming console then I would snatch up the Panny 30a

Chris

[grif32]

someone asked which tv I went with.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDS-50A3000-1080p-Projection/dp/B000TMFYAA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1200943558&sr=8-1

:)

Congrats nice TV

Enjoy
Chris

[Kleptos18]

I would vote for PS3 and a close second would be the Panasonic 30A. One hell of a BR player. If you really do not want a gaming console then I would snatch up the Panny 30a

Chris

took a quick look on amazon and only see a 30k or a 10ak?

[JaylisJayP]

Man, EVERYWHERE else you go on the Internet that's related to high-def. you're swarmed by blu-ray fanboys. It's really getting annoying. I can't visit any of these other forums anymore without having someone telling me HD DVD is dead, give it up, blah, blah, blah.

Sigh...sorry, mini-vent.

[CoachB]

There not gonna change that much, that would confuse the consumers they are trying to bring into the fold. Too much talk about upgrading and formatting will drive away buyers. Thers no BR that used PIP right now anyways.Another vote for a PS3... best BD player on the market and probably the only one currently available that will be able to upgrade to profile 2.0.

[PrimeBane]

I know... you'd think that the smurfs would have been less annoying with Warner moving over... :(

News flash jerks! We know HD DVD is going away and soon... do you really need to rub our noses in it. Fricken a holes.

[PrimeBane]

There not gonna change that much, that would confuse the consumers they are trying to bring into the fold. Too much talk about upgrading and formatting will drive away buyers. Thers no BR that used PIP right now anyways.

Thing is though CoachB, if I spend $300-$400 on a BD player, it better damn well be able to play everything to it's full capability now and in the future... otherwise you don't get my money.

Now if you're happy with the movie playing in HD with HD sound, then anyone of these players will work just fine. :) If you want a little more and want to be able to take advantage of the next gen movie experience, then these "obsolete" players just don't do the trick. :(

And actually, there are at least 2 BDs that use PIP now... Sunshine and Resident Evil Extinction (and that's a profile 1.1 feature).

[PrimeBane]

Bee Movie up for preorder at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0011ZRJ70/ref=nosim/tonyswebsit02-20

[civictyperboy]

I would go with the PS3 as well, also snap up another bulb for the a3000 while you can, I have one sitting around for my TV just in case something happens...turn you tv onto standard instead of vivid your TV will thank you

[imaginegrafix]

Man, EVERYWHERE else you go on the Internet that's related to high-def. you're swarmed by blu-ray fanboys. It's really getting annoying. I can't visit any of these other forums anymore without having someone telling me HD DVD is dead, give it up, blah, blah, blah.

Sigh...sorry, mini-vent.

Yeah, it's pretty sad - blu boys have gotten very arrogant lately, last I checked hd dvd wasn't dead. It sure looks bleak, but tosh isn't just rolling over and as long as there are a few exlcusive studios then it isn't over. Fanboys should look back to last year, hd dvd was "dead" a few times then as well - but I've come to the conclusion that a good majority of people that are posting on those boards are more in love with their format rather than hi def movies.

[TastySweetNutz]

I know... you'd think that the smurfs would have been less annoying with Warner moving over... :(

News flash jerks! We know HD DVD is going away and soon... do you really need to rub our noses in it. Fricken a holes.

The sad thing is that I easily own twice as many HD-DVD than BR movies.

[PrimeBane]

Same here... and I probably will for a while yet.

[supertim]

While I have both formats, with nearly equal number of titles on each, I found this (probably posted earlier in this thread) and "signed" it. Those who feel the same way ought to do the same.


WB HD-DVD Petition (http://www.petitiononline.com/SAVEHDD/petition.html)


Not trying to be fanatical, just throwing this out there...

[CoachB]

My Panasonic is 1.3 so I guess I'm good for now, I wanna work on upgrading my speakersThing is though CoachB, if I spend $300-$400 on a BD player, it better damn well be able to play everything to it's full capability now and in the future... otherwise you don't get my money.

Now if you're happy with the movie playing in HD with HD sound, then anyone of these players will work just fine. :) If you want a little more and want to be able to take advantage of the next gen movie experience, then these "obsolete" players just don't do the trick. :(

And actually, there are at least 2 BDs that use PIP now... Sunshine and Resident Evil Extinction (and that's a profile 1.1 feature).

[kawai7]

So what a few top priority DVD movies (that aren't already on Hi-Def) are you guys hoping to appear in Hi-Def format?

I'm hoping for

Gladiator HD-DVD
Braveheart HD-DVD
Collateral HD-DVD
Starship Trooper Blu-Ray
Deep Blue Sea Blu-Ray

[CoachB]

That stinks, no BR for Bee Movie? I was wanting to get that for my granddaughter.Bee Movie up for preorder at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0011ZRJ70/ref=nosim/tonyswebsit02-20

[PrimeBane]

My Panasonic is 1.3 so I guess I'm good for now, I wanna work on upgrading my speakers

I think you're confusing HDMI and the BD profiles.

The BD profiles (the latest players are profile 1.1) determine what can be done on the BD player (ie PIP, internet connectivity, etc).

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, it's pretty sad - blu boys have gotten very arrogant lately, last I checked hd dvd wasn't dead. It sure looks bleak, but tosh isn't just rolling over and as long as there are a few exlcusive studios then it isn't over. Fanboys should look back to last year, hd dvd was "dead" a few times then as well - but I've come to the conclusion that a good majority of people that are posting on those boards are more in love with their format rather than hi def movies.

I think most of them just like to be jerks and hide behind the Internet. They were probably all the PS2 fanboys, or Apple fanboys....you're right, it probably doesn't even matter about the product.

[PrimeBane]

So what a few top priority DVD movies (that aren't already on Hi-Def) are you guys hoping to appear in Hi-Def format?

I'm hoping for

Gladiator HD-DVD
Braveheart HD-DVD
Collateral HD-DVD
Starship Trooper Blu-Ray
Deep Blue Sea Blu-Ray

Lord of the Rings Trilogy and all 6 Star Wars movies are at the top of my list. :)

After that in no particular order

X-Men 1 and 2
Blade Trilogy
Tombstone
Sin City
Toy Story 1 and 2
The Incredibles
Aliens
Gladiator
Shrek 1 and 2

[PrimeBane]

My Star Trek TOS season 1 and Lost Season 3 FINALLY shipped from Futureshop.ca today... it took them nearly a month. :(

But for Lost for $24.99, the wait is worth it. :D

[grif32]

took a quick look on amazon and only see a 30k or a 10ak?

Sorry its BD30

Panasonic DMP-BD30

[PrimeBane]

On the website, www.formatwarcentral.com, they are reporting that New Line is preparing to release some yet to be annonced titles. The titles mentioned were:

Harold & Kumar 2
The Golden Compass
Money Talks
Frequency
Nightmare On Elm Street
The Butterfly Effect
A History Of Violence
Rush Hour
Rush Hour 2
The Last Mimzy
Dark City-Director's Cut
Tenacious D The Pick Of Desinity

[kawai7]

Dark City Director's Cut?!?! I am so all over that!

[PrimeBane]

Rumors are floating about price drops for both the XBox 360 and PS3 for Spring... the magic price: $299.99 (applies to the Premium for the 360 and probably the 40GB for the PS3)

[Kleptos18]

Rumors are floating about price drops for both the XBox 360 and PS3 for Spring... the magic price: $299.99 (applies to the Premium for the 360 and probably the 40GB for the PS3)

any ideas on when "spring" is? I might wait if it's soon :)

[PrimeBane]

End of March, beginning of April

Basically for the release of GTA4

[Kleptos18]

End of March, beginning of April

Basically for the release of GTA4

that's not bad. I might could wait that long :)

[BradydaMan]

I picked up the PS3, there was a sony rep at bestbuy...and he suggested the PS3 because of BR 2.0 upgrade...

[JaylisJayP]

Dark City Director's Cut?!?! I am so all over that!

seriously...and that's the only one of those New Line titles I'd buy.

[JaylisJayP]

So what a few top priority DVD movies (that aren't already on Hi-Def) are you guys hoping to appear in Hi-Def format?

I'm hoping for


Deep Blue Sea Blu-Ray

I can't see or hear about this movie anymore without thinking of the Chappelle's Show Samuel L. Jackson skit.

Didn't you ever SEE any of my MOVIES?

DEEP BLUE SEA...the shark ate me. A F*&%$&# shark ATE ME!!!!

[meatgoat]

Rumors are floating about price drops for both the XBox 360 and PS3 for Spring... the magic price: $299.99 (applies to the Premium for the 360 and probably the 40GB for the PS3)

Cool. I was able to take advantage of Best Buys extended holiday return policy and return the A3 I bought in early November. Maybe I'll hold onto the gift card until the price drop on the PS3 and use it as a BR player for my bedroom.

[CoachB]

No, I checked the profile the way Chris said to, It said it was 1.3I think you're confusing HDMI and the BD profiles.

The BD profiles (the latest players are profile 1.1) determine what can be done on the BD player (ie PIP, internet connectivity, etc).

[HollandX]

No, I checked the profile the way Chris said to, It said it was 1.3


Well there are only 3 profiles... 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0

So you either read the HDMI or the player's firmware by accident... :o

[JaylisJayP]

interesting read - interview with Universal's Ken Graffeo.

http://www.betanews.com/article/Interview_Universal_EVP_Ken_Graffeo_says_HD_DVD_is_here_to_stay/1200951636


Makes you believe HD DVD will still be around in a year. We'll see what happens with Paramount.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Xbox360 HD-DVD add ons are creeping under $100 on ebay right now. Used but in good condition mostly.

Anyone know if they still plan on dropping the price retail to around $100? Surely it cant be the same price as the Toshiba HD-DVD players. Anyone have news regarding this? I need one but if I can get it new for around $100 Id rather do that then buy used.

[avsfan21]

I got mine for 80 right after the whole Warner announcement.

[grif32]

No, I checked the profile the way Chris said to, It said it was 1.3

Coach that post was how to find the Latest FW not profile.

Chris

[grif32]

Xbox360 HD-DVD add ons are creeping under $100 on ebay right now. Used but in good condition mostly.

Anyone know if they still plan on dropping the price retail to around $100? Surely it cant be the same price as the Toshiba HD-DVD players. Anyone have news regarding this? I need one but if I can get it new for around $100 Id rather do that then buy used.

MY TRU has them marked down to $129.99 and has for months.

Chris

[ToightLikeATiger]

MY TRU has them marked down to $129.99 and has for months.

Chris

Wow same price at the one near me :( maybe by the time I decide to buy one it will drop though.

[TheRedOx]

Finally checked out Hot Fuzz (Netflix rental) on HD-DVD last night - WOW!!!! I see why it's on AVS' list for reference PQ - absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed the film too - funny stuff. I didn't like Shaun of the Dead that much but this one was really good.

[burngwngs]

I picked up Saw IV and 3:0 to yums on BD for $45 at Best buy today. They have a couple of title you can get with SAW IV for only $45. :D

[GPWYANKEE]

Finally checked out Hot Fuzz (Netflix rental) on HD-DVD last night - WOW!!!! I see why it's on AVS' list for reference PQ - absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed the film too - funny stuff. I didn't like Shaun of the Dead that much but this one was really good.

Im a big fan of this HD dvd also-I loved this movie at the theatre and can honestly say its one of my most played HD Dvds.

[PrimeBane]

A new solution to the PS3/Universal remote problem?

http://www.remotecentral.com/articles/ir4ps3_full_function_ir_remote.htm

I look forward to version 2 coming out. :D

[burngwngs]

there's a problem with the original remote?

[PrimeBane]

No... but if you own a universal remote, like many HT owners do, you can't control the PS3 with it directly. You at least need a USB IR piece and even then you can't power on and off the PS3.

With this new solution, you mod your PS3 BT remote with an IR receiver that will have the BT remote send signals to the PS3, including being able to turn it on. :)

[burngwngs]

you can turn on the PS3 with the original remote. Just hit the PS button.

[PrimeBane]

Yes, but I can't with my Harmony 880... this might allow it do so.

[burngwngs]

Yes, but I can't with my Harmony 880... this might allow it do so.

oooooo I see what you mean now. I guess they came out with those remotes for people who wanted something simple. But remember, you get what you pay for.

[HollandX]

A new solution to the PS3/Universal remote problem?

http://www.remotecentral.com/articles/ir4ps3_full_function_ir_remote.htm

I look forward to version 2 coming out. :D

lmao that's pretty crazy

[PrimeBane]

Okay, take this rumor with a HUGE grain of salt.


Here is an e-mail I received by a fellow studio writer & a great friend. One studio to another studio.
-----------------------------------------------
Paramount/DreamWorks Home Entertainment - Classified Information.
Proposed list for 1st Quarter 2008 to 2nd Quarter 2008 HD DVD / More to come:

Titanic TLT
Braveheart TLT
Gladiator TLT
Deep Impact HD
The Prince of Egypt HD
Saving Private Ryan HD
Small Soldiers
American Beauty HD
Cast Away TLT
Shrek 1 & 2 (Also Trilogy BOX Set w/P3)
TLT
The Last Castle HD
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence HD
A Beautiful Mind HD
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion HD
The Time Machine HD
The Tuxedo HD
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas TL51
Shark Tale HD


TL51 = 51GB Disc
TLT = Twin format

Edit: apparently the TL51 disks will work with a firmware upgrade :)

Once again, take with a HUGE grain of salt.

[burngwngs]

small soldiers :eek:

[SBrooks1]

Once again, take with a HUGE grain of salt.

I will considering Cast Away is on there and it's a Fox title already on Blu-ray

[PrimeBane]

Dreamworks does own some of the international rights to the movie... it could be for a European release.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/companycredits

[burngwngs]

wait, so what would happen if BD goes triple layer? thet would be like almost 80gb right? they'de be able to put all 4 Aliens or Saw on one disc. :D

[PrimeBane]

The next step for BD is a quad layer 100 GB disk... but last I heard there were no current plans to ever use it for movies.

There's also the 8 layer 200 GB disk.

[burngwngs]

The next step for BD is a quad layer 100 GB disk... but last I heard there were no current plans to ever use it for movies.

There's also the 8 layer 200 GB disk.

:eek:

why wouldnt they? they need to start putting more than one movie on these bigger disk. Wouldnt it actually save them money?:confused:

[PrimeBane]

The reason "could" be 2 fold:

1. They haven't had a lot of luck getting the 100 GB and 200 GB to work well enough (they had a hell of a time getting the 50 GB disks going and yields were horrible to begin with).
2. They might not work with the current BD drives, even with a firmware update.

[JaylisJayP]

Okay, take this rumor with a HUGE grain of salt.



TL51 = 51GB Disc
TLT = Twin format

Edit: apparently the TL51 disks will work with a firmware upgrade :)

Once again, take with a HUGE grain of salt.

I'm not sure what's more surprising here, the lineup or the twin format possibility.

[JaylisJayP]

Prime, where'd that come from? Was it sent to you or did you see it posted somewhere?

[SBrooks1]

Prime, where'd that come from? Was it sent to you or did you see it posted somewhere?

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=38396

[burngwngs]

that sucks man

[TheRedOx]

Titanic TLT
Braveheart TLT
Gladiator TLT
The Prince of Egypt HD
Saving Private Ryan HD
American Beauty HD
Cast Away TLT
Shrek 1 & 2 (Also Trilogy BOX Set w/P3)TLT
A Beautiful Mind HD


:eek::eek: The thought of these being released made me have a small accident just now...
The wife's going to be asking how I got glue in my underwear again ;):D

[someguy6000]

LOL

[PrimeBane]

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=38396

Thanks Brooksie :D

It seems more and more like it's just some red zealot's load of FUD... :(

Which is too bad, because I'd buy most of those in any HD format.

[burngwngs]

I really don't think it would be much of a problem for Sony to fix the problems with the larger formats. If Toshiba can do it, it would only be a matter of time before Sony finds out how they did it.

[HollandX]

It would be red blowing their wad now. They'd have nothing left. Ever.

[PrimeBane]

You mean Paramount/Dreamworks would be blowing their wad... Universal still has a very nice selection of catalogue titles. :)

And it's certainly now like red has anything to lose now anyways...

[JaylisJayP]

You mean Paramount/Dreamworks would be blowing their wad... Universal still has a very nice selection of catalogue titles. :)

And it's certainly now like red has anything to lose now anyways...

Seriously, it's either blow your wad now....or.....uh.....uhhh.......you'll have no wad?

[GPWYANKEE]

Well-Got a few today

Saw 4 BD
Game Plan BD

[GPWYANKEE]

Man-Im really bummed about the passing of Heath Ledger-If its drug related what a waste

[PrimeBane]

wow... just wow :(

RIP

[JaylisJayP]

I picked up Saw IV also....might get a chance to watch it tonight.

[WingNut 25]

I'm curious to hear more info on Heath's passing. So sad.

[SackExchange]

Major Chicagoland retailer drops HD DVD support

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/35721/117/

[JaylisJayP]

Funny, I lived in Chicago for 24 years, never heard of them. lol.

[PrimeBane]

Bestbuy USA HD DVD bogo starting Jan 27th

HD-DVD Discs:

Buy One, Get One Free // Free HD-DVD must be of equal or lesser value // Titles must be purchased on the same receipt:

The Big Lebowksi >>>> $24.99

Backdraft >>>> $24.99

Shaun Of The Dead >>>> $24.99

Serenity >>>> $24.99

The Mummy >>>> $24.99

The Bourne Identity >>>> $24.99

The Bourne Supremacy >>>> $24.99

Transformers >>>> $29.99

Hot Rod >>>> $29.99

Knocked Up: Unrated >>>> $29.99

Shrek The Third >>>> $29.99

Shooter >>>> $29.99

Smokin’ Aces >>>> $29.99

Disturbia >>>> $29.99

[PrimeBane]

$10 off The Game Plan for you Americans

http://i26.tinypic.com/5jweap.jpg

[burngwngs]

were do you get thee sales info man?

[PrimeBane]

highdefdigest Bargain forums :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Can someone who's installed the software pdf or jpg it for the rest of us who have already used the 2 they are allowed

[PrimeBane]

If you tell me where to find it I'd be more than happy to PDF it for all you fine folks. :)

Mind you I don't want the world to hog my bandwidth, so once it's up just PM me for the address. :)

[PrimeBane]

Got Anchorman, Blades of Glory and Old School in the mail today.

Thanks to TastySweetNutz for the help. :)

[burngwngs]

Hey Icy Red, let me know when someone uses it at Bestbuy or circuit City. I don't have a Wallmart around me.

[PrimeBane]

If I stumble across it, I'll let you know... best to keep an eye on the thread at HDD to find out for sure.

[WingNut 25]

I'd buy Shooter but I have no idea what else I'd get from that list since I have most of the great ones already. How is Backdraft on HD?

[SackExchange]

Get answers to ALL your BR, high definition, etc info. here.

http://www.blu-ray.com/

[PrimeBane]

Blu-ray.com is about the last place you want to get your information from... ever.

www.highdefdigest.com is much better and isn't a big old smurf circle jerk.

[oaktown2000]

Watched Edward Scissorhands last night.....loved it. The use of colors by Burton looks great on this Bluy Ray. It did lack some depth....and the audio wasn't what you would hear out of today's movies.....but for a movie 17 years old...it was great.

[SackExchange]

Blu-ray.com is about the last place you want to get your information from... ever.

www.highdefdigest.com (http://www.highdefdigest.com) is much better and isn't a big old smurf circle jerk.

I agree and disagree. If you stay away from the "big old smurf circle jerk" areas you can get much intelligent information on that site.

[burngwngs]

Blu-ray.com is about the last place you want to get your information from... ever.

www.highdefdigest.com is much better and isn't a big old smurf circle jerk.

Yeah I agree, HDD is where to go for your HD interest, They talk about both formats and they even have a smackdown board where you can just crap about the ones you dont like.:D Good thing I'm Purple,...I always win.:cool:

[PrimeBane]

I agree and disagree. If you stay away from the "big old smurf cicle jerk" areas you can get much intelligent information on that site.

That's the beauty of HDD... any nugget that might come out of BD.com will always end up there shortly there after (if it doesn't show up there first). :)

[SackExchange]

The best thing about blu-ray.com is the hot deals forum. I saved MUCH money in the last couple months.

[BostonFan]

so is blu ray pretty much the way to go these days? I know HD isn't completely under, but it's looking to be headed that way, correct? I'm looking into buying a PS3, and one of the biggest reasons is the Blu Ray player

[PrimeBane]

Yes, BD is the way to go and the PS3 is probably the best BD player out there at the moment.

[burngwngs]

If you're planning on getting the PS3 just for the BD player you might wanna get a stand alone for about $300 now. To answer your question, although I went Purple I recommend going Blu. More titles and maybe it's just me but it has a much more sharper, vivid look to it.

[PrimeBane]

maybe it's just me but it has a much more sharper, vivid look to it.

It's just you ;) :p

[burngwngs]

I think so too. But when I watch my BD's on the PS3, I enjoy it more than watching my HD's on the 360. FInally, something on the PS3 that I enjoy more than my 360. I'm trying to figure out what is the diference but it's just so pretty and solid.

[avsfan21]

I got Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory today. Already watched Hot Fuzz and will probably watch Shaun later tonight before I go to bed.

[PrimeBane]

I find it depends on the movie.

I'll tell you this, Shrek the 3rd looks just as stunning on my 360 addon as Cars does on my PS3. :)

[BostonFan]

If you're planning on getting the PS3 just for the BD player ou might wanna get a stand alone for about $300 now. To answer your question, although I went Purple I recommend going Blu. More titles and maybe it's just me but it has a much more sharper, vivid look to it.

no, it's mostly for the games, but the Blu Ray player was my final reason to go with PS3 over 360. I was just reading they might lower the price of the the PS3 40gb to $299 with an announcement Monday, and if they do that will seal the deal. Thanks for the input

[burngwngs]

no, it's mostly for the games, but the Blu Ray player was my final reason to go with PS3 over 360. I was just reading they might lower the price of the the PS3 40gb to $299 with an announcement Monday, and if they do that will seal the deal. Thanks for the input

Good choice I guess but do keep in mind that with the 40gb system you wont be able to play any PS2 titles. Just incase you might have any or want some.

[HollandX]

Yes, BD is the way to go and the PS3 is probably the best BD player out there at the moment.

Jeez... can we just resubject the thread to "the PS3 is the best BD player out there"

or at least make an automatic popup when someone enters the thread? "if you're coming in to find out which bd player to buy, buy the ps3"

[SackExchange]

Jeez... can we just resubject the thread to "the PS3 is the best BD player out there"

or at least make an automatic popup when someone enters the thread? "if you're coming in to find out which bd player to buy, buy the ps3"

This should be telling you something about the future of HD-DVD.;);)

[avsfan21]

I hope they lower the price of the 80 GB PS3 as well. I would much rather get the 80 GB one over the 40 GB just so I can play God of War 2 and stuff.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

This should be telling you something about the future of HD-DVD.;);)

Not exactly, How many different BD players on the market? a bunch. Its sad that you have to buy a gaming machine to get the best BD player on the market. If you want to start spewing all that Blu Propaganda go over to Bluray.com We are all purple here and enjoy our peace

[GPWYANKEE]

Not exactly, How many different BD players on the market? a bunch. Its sad that you have to buy a gaming machine to get the best BD player on the market. If you want to start spewing all that Blu Propaganda go over to Bluray.com We are all purple here and enjoy our peace

Johnny anything for sale??

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Nothing at the moment, but when I do, I will post here. ;)

[ewto16]

No price cut this week for the PS3. You will know about it for sure before it happens. It will be in the ad circulars before it is announced. Happened with the last PS3 price cut.

I'm really hoping the Paramount goes purple soon. I just realized that Cloverfield and Iron Man are both Paramount films. I really need those on Blu-ray.

[BostonFan]

No price cut this week for the PS3. You will know about it for sure before it happens. It will be in the ad circulars before it is announced. Happened with the last PS3 price cut.

I'm really hoping the Paramount goes purple soon. I just realized that Cloverfield and Iron Man are both Paramount films. I really need those on Blu-ray.

I was under the impression they would be announcing it Monday, but it wouldn't go into effect until later.

And I don't have any PS2 games anyhow, that's why I figured 40gb was my best bet

[JaylisJayP]

My wife and I started Saw IV last night after I watched Saw III earlier in the day.

There is a definite style to how these flicks were filmed. Plenty of targeted grain, not as heavy but in some shots a silimar feel to 300, the grain is there but the detail and color seems to almost burst through it.

Saw IV looks really good IMO.

[GPWYANKEE]

My wife and I started Saw IV last night after I watched Saw III earlier in the day.

There is a definite style to how these flicks were filmed. Plenty of targeted grain, not as heavy but in some shots a silimar feel to 300, the grain is there but the detail and color seems to almost burst through it.

Saw IV looks really good IMO.

I watched Saw IV on Blu Ray last night also-I was more impressed with the sound then anything.The sound was spooky as hell.

[SackExchange]

Not exactly, How many different BD players on the market? a bunch. Its sad that you have to buy a gaming machine to get the best BD player on the market. If you want to start spewing all that Blu Propaganda go over to Bluray.com We are all purple here and enjoy our peace

First of all I am also purple and I'm not spewing propaganda. But BD is my preference and everyone here knows that BD is going to win this war (whether they want to admit it or not) if they haven't already. It is what it is.

Why is it sad that the PS3 is the best BD player on the market? Maybe cuz your XBOX add on is a piece of crap?

Also if you're so purple then why the avatar?

[burngwngs]

yeah, The sound in SAW IV is amazing. I was checknig it out myself.

[PrimeBane]

Why is it sad that the PS3 is the best BD player on the market? Maybe cuz your XBOX add on is a piece of crap?

Also if you're so purple then why the avatar?

I believe he's reffering to the fact that in the year and a half that BD players have been produced, the BDA hasn't been able to put out a stand alone player that even comes close to comparing to the PS3... and that is sad, especially considering the MSRP the slap on those stand alones. There are a few players worth purchasing such as the Panny BD player, but I don't think I'd waste my money on any of the rest.

Of course even the PS3 is not perfect (no DTS Master, no true HDMI 1.3a (thus no streaming HD audio codecs over HDMI to a receiver for decoding), no IR receiver, no discrete channel audio out), but at least it's upgradable for most of those unlike many of the other players on the market.

And the 360 addon works just fine... I don't know why so many people are down on it. :(

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

First of all I am also purple and I'm not spewing propaganda. But BD is my preference and everyone here knows that BD is going to win this war (whether they want to admit it or not) if they haven't already. It is what it is.

Why is it sad that the PS3 is the best BD player on the market? Maybe cuz your XBOX add on is a piece of crap?

Also if you're so purple then why the avatar?

I have the 360 add on, and it's been much less of a "piece of crap" than the 3 PS3's I've gone through so far.

But, that's not his point. He didn't even mention the 360 add on, let alone compare it to the PS3. It's a sad statement when out of all the players available for an entire format, the best one for the money is a gaming system. Granted, it's obvious Sony built it as a blu-ray player with gaming functions to insure that their format would sell, but still....when I think of an excellent player of any kind (CD, DVD, BR, HD etc.) my mind should come to some sort of dedicated player...not an effing game console.

[JaylisJayP]

SPOILER ALERT


Can someone quickly explain the continuity of Saw IV to me. I thought it started after they did the autopsy on jigsaw....but toward the end you realize it's coming in line with the end of Saw III, which is obviously before the autopsy begins.

Also, why the hell would the detective set up all these things and help jigsaw? Did I miss it, or are we waiting for Saw V on that one?

[GPWYANKEE]

SPOILER ALERT


Can someone quickly explain the continuity of Saw IV to me. I thought it started after they did the autopsy on jigsaw....but toward the end you realize it's coming in line with the end of Saw III, which is obviously before the autopsy begins.

Also, why the hell would the detective set up all these things and help jigsaw? Did I miss it, or are we waiting for Saw V on that one?

The movie jumps back and forth in time periods quite a bit.It isnt untill the end that we are brought to current time as its happening.I thought it was really neat how they seamlessly went from one part in the past to the present.Example is when Jigsaws looking out the window at the hospital and you see his ex wife being interegated by the FBI as she tells the tale.Very cool in my opinion.

The cop was pretty much recruited like Jigsaws other followers.He saw the world thru the tainted eyes of a madman and bought into the whole"Life is to be cherished""Earn the right for your life" mentality.

[JaylisJayP]

The movie jumps back and forth in time periods quite a bit.It isnt untill the end that we are brought to current time as its happening.I thought it was really neat how they seamlessly went from one part in the past to the present.Example is when Jigsaws looking out the window at the hospital and you see his ex wife being interegated by the FBI as she tells the tale.Very cool in my opinion.

The cop was pretty much recruited like Jigsaws other followers.He saw the world thru the tainted eyes of a madman and bought into the whole"Life is to be cherished""Earn the right for your life" mentality.

i know it jumped back and forth, as it also was telling jigsaw's earlier story....i just though the beginning scenes were after the autospy, but I guess the "current" storyline was progressing at the same time as Saw III? Kinda like how Supremacy and Ulitmatum overlapped....or am I way off?

[JaylisJayP]

on another note....I did miss seeing Shawnee Smith in Saw IV...she looked so damn good in high def in Saw III :)

[GPWYANKEE]

i know it jumped back and forth, as it also was telling jigsaw's earlier story....i just though the beginning scenes were after the autospy, but I guess the "current" storyline was progressing at the same time as Saw III? Kinda like how Supremacy and Ulitmatum overlapped....or am I way off?

No-Youve got the idea:p

[GPWYANKEE]

on another note....I did miss seeing Shawnee Smith in Saw IV...she looked so damn good in high def in Saw III :)

Yes Sir-Ill Roger that:D

[ewto16]

I was under the impression they would be announcing it Monday, but it wouldn't go into effect until later.

And I don't have any PS2 games anyhow, that's why I figured 40gb was my best bet

Nope, if Sony announces a price cut, you can bet it will be effective immedately. No point in announcing "We are selling the PS3 for $299 starting March 1st.". All that does is stop people from buying the PS3 until then. If you wait and announce the price cut on March 1st, or a couple days before, then you get all those sales at the higher price that you would have lost by announcing it eariler.

Sales flyers are printed about 3 weeks ahead of time. If there is a price cut, you will see it confirmed in one of those before you do from Sony. As of right now, people "think" there will be a price cut around the release of GTA4.

Personally, I don't think that will be the case. I think there is likely to be a price cut after GTA4. Enough people will want to play that game and MGS4 that they will pay $399 for a PS3. Why hurt your own bottom line?

I'd assume a price cut around the time of the TGS (Tokyo Game Show), which is usually in the fall.

[ewto16]

BAH!!! Can you post and quote spoilers in a different color that you have to highlight to read? I know it says spoiler, but now I have to skip the last conversation you guys (Jay & GPW) are having because idon't know if it is about SAW or not.

You guys usually have a lot of HD info, so I like to read everything, in case you say something I find valuable or interesting.