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

[freezerfuel]

Michael Clayton, American Gangster, and The Invasion are all mine. MC has a boring ass title but I've heard it's really good so it'll be a blind buy. Actually, all 3 will be blind buys.

Does anyone have pics of their setups? I'll probably take some soon and post 'em but I'm interested in seeing other setups too.

[JaylisJayP]

I disagree. If the magins in sales continue week in and week out to look like this, there is no incentive for Universal and Para/DW to make HD-DVDs. Why would they just want to put movies on the shelf if no one is going to buy them? Everyone you talk to in stores now says that Blu-ray is the right choice. Not that those store people are always correct, but that is where the typical shopper gets their info and who they trust.

I think those compaines might be holding out for the BDA to give them some money, so they can get something out of the switch to Blu-ray, or perhaps they really are tightly contractually bound to HD-DVD for awhile.

Personally, I think the BDA will just wait them out and eventually they will come over to the Blu-ray side. If the market for Blu-ray keeps growing, which it will, then they would be foolish and not worried about making money, if they continued to only make HD-DVD movies.

I'll be really interested to see what the charts look like when HD-DVD has a day and date release that is something good. What is the next one? Bee movie? Beowolf?

Those 2 and American Gangster.

I think the only one of those 3 that will sell as a "major" new release on HD DVD is Beowulf. Bee Movie seemed to not get a lot of ....ugghh....buzz (heh heh), and American Gangster, while good, won't draw in massive purchases.

And, if history is any indication, I'd bet you'll see the next wave of blu-ray BOGOs the week Beowulf is released.

[imaginegrafix]

I see your point about the charts in relation to last year.

The point you and another person brought up about the release schedule makes no sense though. You can't just say HD-DVD isn't doing well because they haven't had good movies to release. That is going to be a problem into the future and only going to get worse.

Of course Blu-ray had a better release scheule. They have more studios and therefore more movies. If you put out more content, more people are going to see it and buy it. Is the plan for HD-DVD to stay alive on their current release schedule? What does that amount to? 12 movies a year from two studios?

If they can't (or won't) release catalog titles to get their output to the same general area as Blu-ray, they have no shot. Either Uni or Para could have released any of NUMEROUS catalog titles that people have been waiting for and tried to get sales this last month. Neither of them did, in fact, I don't think they released anything since the first week of the year and apparently aren't until American Gangster.

What else comes out the same week as AG? Anything from Blu-ray?

I agree that uni/para/dreamworks need to release catalog titles if hd dvd is going to be around for more than another year - but if we've learned anything from the past year, we don't know what the heck is going to happen 3 months from now, let alone 2 weeks from now.

All I'm saying is HD DVD has been dead about half a dozen times in the past year - yet the BDA seemingly can't close the door on them, the time to strike is now rather than wait out those studios because if they do start dipping into those catalog titles....... then HD DVD might be around for as long as blu ray is.

[JaylisJayP]

Michael Clayton, American Gangster, and The Invasion are all mine. MC has a boring ass title but I've heard it's really good so it'll be a blind buy. Actually, all 3 will be blind buys.

Does anyone have pics of their setups? I'll probably take some soon and post 'em but I'm interested in seeing other setups too.

I'm in the process of updating mine, but I will post another pic by the end of the weekend.

[JaylisJayP]

What will it prove though? The only week HD DVD got even close to a 50:50 was when Transformers was released. Every other week in 2007 was Blu winning 2:1. So yes it may close the gap some when movies like Beowulf, Bee Movie and even I Am Legend come out but even then it won't mean anything. Even if the market for Blu/HD DVD sales are small, with HD DVD not having a single title in the Top 10 for 3 weeks straight it still shows that YES consumers of HDM have spoken. Universal, Paramount and Dreamworks have to know that.

Well, in the case of HD DVD not having a movie in the top 10 for 3 weeks straight it IS for lack of trying. You have to put popular new releases out in order for people to care, and Universal and Paramount just aren't doing this in 2008.

It's not like HD DVD's best are losing to blu-ray's best. Not that it really matters...but just saying a statistic like that is because blu-ray keeps coming out with new movies and HD DVD is for some unbelievably frustrating to understand reason sitting on their thumbs.

[grif32]

What will it prove though? The only week HD DVD got even close to a 50:50 was when Transformers was released. Every other week in 2007 was Blu winning 2:1. So yes it may close the gap some when movies like Beowulf, Bee Movie and even I Am Legend come out but even then it won't mean anything. Even if the market for Blu/HD DVD sales are small, with HD DVD not having a single title in the Top 10 for 3 weeks straight it still shows that YES consumers of HDM have spoken. Universal, Paramount and Dreamworks have to know that.

Sbrooks the ONLY reason the week of Transformers was even close was because of the Bogo. Just like they do EVERY time HD DVD has a big release.

[grif32]

Just expect a Huge Bogo When AG, Beowold and Bee movie comes out. BR doesnt want to look like its losing.

[SBrooks1]

Sbrooks the ONLY reason the week of Transformers was even close was because of the Bogo. Just like they do EVERY time HD DVD has a big release.

Yes I'm aware of that. It doesn't mean anything now though. If that's the best single week HD DVD could do while going up against a BOGO in the span of over a year then what does that say for the format?

[SBrooks1]

Just expect a Huge Bogo When AG, Beowold and Bee movie comes out. BR doesnt want to look like its losing.

I think everyone knows by now that the BDA doesn't have to have BOGO's to show they've won. It's already a given now. The weekly numbers from last year proved it and the numbers from January 2008 really prove it. Let's say there's no BOGO the weeks AG, Beowulf and Bee come out and for some miraculous reason the numbers go back to the 2:1 we had all last year. What would that prove? Honestly, I own both formats and over 150 movies between them. But it's time to move on. Blu-ray has won.

[SBrooks1]

On a sidenote, I switched my 60GB PS3 from component to HDMI and started screening some DVD's in 1080i (TV's max). Pretty impressed so far. The DTS version of Saving Private Ryan is playing right now. Looks the BEST I've seen it since the theater.

[Kleptos18]

Any good deals for me to get a ps3 this weekend?

I know about the mailaway for 5 free, looking to pick up a 40gig, pretty much only for blu-ray.

If nothing going on this weekend i'll pry wait :)

[grif32]

I think everyone knows by now that the BDA doesn't have to have BOGO's to show they've won. It's already a given now. The weekly numbers from last year proved it and the numbers from January 2008 really prove it. Let's say there's no BOGO the weeks AG, Beowulf and Bee come out and for some miraculous reason the numbers go back to the 2:1 we had all last year. What would that prove? Honestly, I own both formats and over 150 movies between them. But it's time to move on. Blu-ray has won.

It would prove BR is a niche market. 70% of studio support Millions of players and if they only maintain a 2:1 lead. Cmon that would be sad.

What has BR won? This is the part I dont understand. BR can not sell more then 300k at best on any movie new or not. With millions and Millions of BR players out there why is that?

So please tell me what they won??

[grif32]

Any good deals for me to get a ps3 this weekend?

I know about the mailaway for 5 free, looking to pick up a 40gig, pretty much only for blu-ray.

If nothing going on this weekend i'll pry wait :)

I thought the 5 free via mail ended yesterday. Unless there is another one.

[JaylisJayP]

I think everyone knows by now that the BDA doesn't have to have BOGO's to show they've won. It's already a given now. The weekly numbers from last year proved it and the numbers from January 2008 really prove it. Let's say there's no BOGO the weeks AG, Beowulf and Bee come out and for some miraculous reason the numbers go back to the 2:1 we had all last year. What would that prove? Honestly, I own both formats and over 150 movies between them. But it's time to move on. Blu-ray has won.

Blu-ray has been vastly ahead in the numbers for much of 2007. HD DVD owners don't seem to care. Up to this point Universal, Toshiba and Paramount haven't seem to publicly care about it, either.

[JaylisJayP]

It would prove BR is a niche market. 70% of studio support Millions of players and if they only maintain a 2:1 lead. Cmon that would be sad.

What has BR won? This is the part I dont understand. BR can not sell more then 300k at best on any movie new or not. With millions and Millions of BR players out there why is that?

So please tell me what they won??

They've won the hearts and souls of Sony fanboys all across the realm.

[imaginegrafix]

They've won the hearts and souls of Sony fanboys all across the realm.

lmfao:p:p:p

[imaginegrafix]

I think everyone knows by now that the BDA doesn't have to have BOGO's to show they've won. It's already a given now. The weekly numbers from last year proved it and the numbers from January 2008 really prove it. Let's say there's no BOGO the weeks AG, Beowulf and Bee come out and for some miraculous reason the numbers go back to the 2:1 we had all last year. What would that prove? Honestly, I own both formats and over 150 movies between them. But it's time to move on. Blu-ray has won.

The numbers from last year proved they did have to do them in order to win - w/out the bogo on TF week it would have probably been 2:1 in favor of HD DVD.

[SBrooks1]

The numbers from last year proved they did have to do them in order to win - w/out the bogo on TF week it would have probably been 2:1 in favor of HD DVD.

Wow....1 week out of 52. Ah what a win that could have been..... :p

[imaginegrafix]

Wow....1 week out of 52. Ah what a win that could have been..... :p

Nice way to spin it:rolleyes:

Just do us all a favor and keep the sony ra ra stuff over on bluray.com and high def digest.

[rsoaker23]

rather than back and forth.. why not own both?

[imaginegrafix]

rather than back and forth..not own both?

I do own both:) - I just don't like reading the sony/blu ra ra crap on a constant basis, PLENTY of other places on the net for it.

[rsoaker23]

I do own both:) - I just don't like reading the sony/blu ra ra crap on a constant basis, PLENTY of other places on the net for it.

I'm with ya..I own both..pretty much a no brainer when a movie comes out that I'm covered..guess alot a people cant afford both so the natural reaction is to knock what you dont have

[SBrooks1]

rather than back and forth.. why not own both?

Like I said, I do own both. I have the HD DVD add-on for the 360 and 68 HD DVD movies. I just prefer Blu-ray and hope it wins out to end this mess.

[Kleptos18]

I thought the 5 free via mail ended yesterday. Unless there is another one.

yeah, there's another one up.

[Kleptos18]

bluraysavings.com

bah. i take that back, the certificate says the 31st :(

I read on avs that it had been extended :(

[ewto16]

I'm also not bashing HD-DVD. I just want those studios that support it to at least go purple, so I can get those movies as well. I have no interest in paying $200 for a HD-DVD player for the 6 movies that will come out that I want. I don't need it for upconversion and, as stupid as it may sound, don't have room for it in my AV rack.

What I want is to be able to buy the movies I like and want on Blu-ray, since I already have a PS3. I want those last two studios to quit hanging on to a dying format (that they don't seem to be real interested in supporting fully due to the lack of releases this past month and upcoming) and start putting out Blu-ray movies.

What the numbers tell us is that more people, for whatever reason, are buying up Blu-ray movies more than HD-DVD. So it stands to reason that more people have Blu-ray players and want movies for them.

HD-DVD has had some BOGO the last two weeks, but those might have just been on Amazon, so I suppose they don't count. Why is that anyway? Do they want to sell their data to the NPD?

For those of you with both formats, your first true purple choice in the new era is I Am Legend. Which one are you buying and why?

[ewto16]

I'm in the process of updating mine, but I will post another pic by the end of the weekend.

I need to take some pics of mine just for fun. It isn't all that fancy, but I really love it. Great man room for myself. Be neat to just share the pics.

You guys just have to promise not to make fun of my puny setup compared to some of yours. :D:p

I still need to update mine a bit as well. I should do it this weekend.

[imaginegrafix]

For those of you with both formats, your first true purple choice in the new era is I Am Legend. Which one are you buying and why?

HD DVD - because I like it more:) (and the consumer hadn't clearly chosen)

[GPWYANKEE]

Bought to huge lots-Thought id offer the extras here first.Prices are dlvd.

HD DVD

Jarhead $15.00
Harry Potter Box Set $70.00
V for Vendetta $16.00
The Heartbreak Kid $16.00
Shrek The Third $16.00
Departed Combo Disc $16.00
Dead Silence $15.00
Face Off $16.00
Dream Girls $16.00
Smokin Aces $16.00 Combo
Knocked Up Combo $16.00
The Shining $15.00-pending
Anchorman(Sealed) $18.00
Old School(Sealed)$18.00
Blades of Glory $15.00
Mallrats $15.00
Big Labowski $14.00
Next $15.00
Hot Fuzz $17.00
Troy Directors Cut $16.00

Blu Ray

Donnie Brosco $15.00-Pending
Robocop $15.00
Resident Evil Trilogy $40.00-Sold Primebane
Hairspray $18.00
Spiderman Trilogy $40.00
Pirates of The Carribean 1 $13.00

Hope these are fair-Just charging what i pretty much paid.

Morning Gents

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I got the UK import of 13 Ghosts yesterday. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

I think everyone knows by now that the BDA doesn't have to have BOGO's to show they've won. It's already a given now. The weekly numbers from last year proved it and the numbers from January 2008 really prove it. Let's say there's no BOGO the weeks AG, Beowulf and Bee come out and for some miraculous reason the numbers go back to the 2:1 we had all last year. What would that prove? Honestly, I own both formats and over 150 movies between them. But it's time to move on. Blu-ray has won.


who cares??? Are you not gonna buy American Gangster or Beowulf on HD-DVD??? Just enjoy the movies when you can...I want to watch them when they first hit the shelves. Who cares if it comes out on Blu-ray or HD-DVD...as long as it comes out in Hi-Def. Once the format is done...does the player stop working???or the movies don't work???? or does the player not upscale normal DVD's anymore?????

[meatgoat]

For those of you with both formats, your first true purple choice in the new era is I Am Legend. Which one are you buying and why?

BR. Simply because my PS3 is quieter than my 360 add on. That and HD titles take forever and a day to "load" on my add on for some reason. :confused:

[JaylisJayP]

I might not get I Am Legend on either format....I thought the ending was a giant turd. And the scene with the dog in the middle scarred me for life.

But they advertise alternate endings, so that has my interest. And the infected people were damn cool.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Sorry, I thought someone might have the answer really quick. Go with the 605 then, that's a huge difference. The 805 can't possibly be worth $300 more, for what? 2 more HDMI inputs and the ability to make custom input labels? What else could it possibly have to make it that much more?
*edit* searched a little more and found out the 805 has better DAC's, whatever the hell those are ;) .
I'd be really curious if it sounded THAT much better or is it something that only a real audiophile is going to notice in a small little home theater application.

It's pretty simple why the 805 is better than the 605...
1. 605 - 90 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
2. 805 - 130 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD

power is power..trust me..take it if you can get it!!

3. The 805 is THX® Ultra2 certified(components have to reach certain specs to receive this logo..if the 605 reached them, why wouldn't Onkyo have the 605 certified)
4. The 805 has THX Surround EX

[grif32]

It's pretty simple why the 805 is better than the 605...
1. 605 - 90 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
2. 805 - 130 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD

power is power..trust me..take it if you can get it!!

3. The 805 is THX® Ultra2 certified(components have to reach certain specs to receive this logo..if the 605 reached them, why wouldn't Onkyo have the 605 certified)
4. The 805 has THX Surround EX

I agree it is worth $300 more to some but not to others. The 605 is MORE then plenty for most people.

But the 805 has the Lip Sync issue and to me thats not acceptable. The 605 does not.

Thats why I am having a hard time picking one. The 805 is pretty much future proof but the 605 is more then plenty for me RIGHT NOW.

In 4 years or so I will getting the newest and best again even if I pick up the 805 now.

Its a tough choice. I am hoping the 805 comes down in price soon and they fix the lip synce with future one's.

Chris

[TastySweetNutz]

I got the UK import of 13 Ghosts yesterday. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

johnny - let me know how it is. I've been looking for this title and was hesitant to buy an import. Mind if I ask where you bought it from?

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

I agree it is worth $300 more to some but not to others. The 605 is MORE then plenty for most people.

But the 805 has the Lip Sync issue and to me thats not acceptable. The 605 does not.

Thats why I am having a hard time picking one. The 805 is pretty much future proof but the 605 is more then plenty for me RIGHT NOW.

In 4 years or so I will getting the newest and best again even if I pick up the 805 now.

Its a tough choice. I am hoping the 805 comes down in price soon and they fix the lip synce with future one's.

Chris

have you ever considered a Denon..for the price they are very hard to beat

[SackExchange]

who cares??? Are you not gonna buy American Gangster or Beowulf on HD-DVD???

I wont be getting AG but I do have Beowulf ON BR preordered.:D

[Kleptos18]

Wasn't there a thread dedicated to blu-ray/hd-dvd sales?

[SBrooks1]

For those of you with both formats, your first true purple choice in the new era is I Am Legend. Which one are you buying and why?

Blu-ray of course. I hear it has another ending than the HD DVD verison doesn't have.

[grif32]

have you ever considered a Denon..for the price they are very hard to beat

Dont like Denon.

Eithe Onkyo or HK for me.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Agree with Grif. The Denon's dont offer as many features for the price as compared to Onkyo's or HK's

[SackExchange]

Blu-ray of course. I hear it has another ending than the HD DVD verison doesn't have.


Yeah the blu-ray version has the alternate ending preferred by Smith.

http://dvd.themanroom.com/images/covers/bluray/large/4170.jpg

[imaginegrafix]

Blu-ray of course. I hear it has another ending than the HD DVD verison doesn't have.

Alternate ending is on the hd dvd version:
http://dvd.themanroom.com/images/covers/hddvd/large/4171.jpg

[SBrooks1]

The HD DVD is a combo?.....$$$.....ouch

[imaginegrafix]

You spin me right round baby, right round......

[IceRat]

You spin me right round baby, right round......
perfect

HD-DVD = Dead
or
Blu = Alive

[grif32]

The HD DVD is a combo?.....$$$.....ouch

Fox titles on BR $$$$$$$$$$$$ really ouch..

[Wofford29]

Yeah the blu-ray version has the alternate ending preferred by Smith.

http://dvd.themanroom.com/images/covers/bluray/large/4170.jpg

So is the movie itself different as well? Because it says alternate theatrical version with controversial ending. I would have actually enjoyed the movie.....**SPOILERS**.....if the dog hadn't died and it ended like the novel. Hell even if they only change the fact that the dog doesn't die I'd buy it.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Will there be any good deals this coming week? Need a good BOGO soon here Im getting anxious to purchase something :(

[ncblue79]

Alright, I went ahead today and bought a Sony Blu-Ray player. Target had them with a free $100 GC with purchase. I already have HD dvd player. I ended up buying Resident Evil Extinction, because I haven't seen it yet. What's the big difference between the HD and Blu-Ray?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Try this again this weekend... Lowered Prices even more so hopefully these sell.

300 HD-DVD (sealed)- $13dlv
Bourne Identity HD-DVD (sealed) $13dlvd
Spiderman 3 Blu Ray (opened)- $15dlvd

All of those for sale. I accept Paypal. Looking to move those titles so I can purchase some other things. PM me if interested! Thanks

[SackExchange]

So is the movie itself different as well? Because it says alternate theatrical version with controversial ending. I would have actually enjoyed the movie.....**SPOILERS**.....if the dog hadn't died and it ended like the novel. Hell even if they only change the fact that the dog doesn't die I'd buy it.

Both have the alternate controversial ending but blu-ray has Will Smith's preferred ending.

[imaginegrafix]

Alright, I went ahead today and bought a Sony Blu-Ray player. Target had them with a free $100 GC with purchase. I already have HD dvd player. I ended up buying Resident Evil Extinction, because I haven't seen it yet. What's the big difference between the HD and Blu-Ray?

Studio support is really the only difference between the 2.

Both have the alternate controversial ending but blu-ray has Will Smith's preferred ending.

they both have the same alternate ending - bluray does not have a 2nd alternate ending.

[ffejeromdiks]

I just read the Alternate I Am Legend ending on Wiki, I'll take the original bad ending over that turd.

[CoachB]

I agree with pretty much everything you said. I might add why not just make movies on both formats so people who have one or the other can get any movie they want? I for one cannot afford both players and all the wires and such that goes with setting up a nice system. And there are alot of HDDVD movies I would own or buy if they were on BR.I'm also not bashing HD-DVD. I just want those studios that support it to at least go purple, so I can get those movies as well. I have no interest in paying $200 for a HD-DVD player for the 6 movies that will come out that I want. I don't need it for upconversion and, as stupid as it may sound, don't have room for it in my AV rack.

What I want is to be able to buy the movies I like and want on Blu-ray, since I already have a PS3. I want those last two studios to quit hanging on to a dying format (that they don't seem to be real interested in supporting fully due to the lack of releases this past month and upcoming) and start putting out Blu-ray movies.

What the numbers tell us is that more people, for whatever reason, are buying up Blu-ray movies more than HD-DVD. So it stands to reason that more people have Blu-ray players and want movies for them.

HD-DVD has had some BOGO the last two weeks, but those might have just been on Amazon, so I suppose they don't count. Why is that anyway? Do they want to sell their data to the NPD?

For those of you with both formats, your first true purple choice in the new era is I Am Legend. Which one are you buying and why?

[CoachB]

I have to order my 5 free Blu Ray movies that come with my player I got for Xmas. Does anyone want or need any of the movies on the list? Maybe we could do a pre-trade and I could order you one off the list. It's the standard free 5 list, you can see whats on there by going to BB.com and clicking on Panasonic BR rebates. It shows the same list as the print out one I have. LMK as I have to send this in soon.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone who has Resident Evil: Extinction watch the special features? There's a preview for what looks like a kick-ass CG movie called Resident Evil: Degeneration.

I haven't heard a thing about this, but if it makes it to blu it could give FF: Spirits Within a run for its money in the CG PQ department.

[JaylisJayP]

One more question, who's seen this Assassination of Jesse James flick that's coming out on Tuesday? Any good?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just got done watching Breach on HD-DVD. I saw the movie before but had to watch it again in HD. It is still one of my favorite movies. It looked amazing in HD. Highly recommend the movie. Chris Cooper is a very underrated actor. I enjoy almost everything he is in.

[JaylisJayP]

yeah Chris Cooper is awesome. I've had this one since Circuit City's mess up BOGO a few months ago but am yet to crack it open.....soon.

[ewto16]

I might not get I Am Legend on either format....I thought the ending was a giant turd. And the scene with the dog in the middle scarred me for life.

But they advertise alternate endings, so that has my interest. And the infected people were damn cool.

That scene was terrible. My wife says I can't buy the movie simply because of that scene. Apparently others were as traumatized by this as I was.

[ToightLikeATiger]

yeah Chris Cooper is awesome. I've had this one since Circuit City's mess up BOGO a few months ago but am yet to crack it open.....soon.

Make it the next one you crack open!!!! You wont be disappointed.:)

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just got done watching WAR on Blu Ray. I really enjoyed the movie. The action was great and the plot twist at the end was not expected. But the actual ending wasnt very good. Thats the only thing I can complain about though. Ending is important but the rest of the movie made it well worth watching.

[BradydaMan]

I would go with Onkyo...the 605 and the 705 offer the new HD-DTS, HD-Dolby..and the price is nice...400 for the 605 and 650 for the 705

[grif32]

Well I have been spending money updating my Speakers.

Today I bough a Velodyne dps10b Sub. All I can say is Holy **** what a sub. This thing rocks the house. I was going to grab a Polk sub but got this for a heck of a price and love it.

Getting my new center Monday.

Just need to get my surrounds and I will be set.

Next will be a nice Reciever. Cant wait.

[ewto16]

Do you guys all prefer to piece your systems together or buy a HTIB?

[SackExchange]

they both have the same alternate ending - bluray does not have a 2nd alternate ending.

my fault I read it wrong.

[grif32]

Do you guys all prefer to piece your systems together or buy a HTIB?

I bought a Onkyo HTIB just to get me through for a few months.

Now I am Piecing it together.

And its Night and Day. I thought the HTIB sounded pretty good. Until I bought some polks and a new sub..

WOW!! Once I get my Rear's and new Reciever I will be rewatching alot of movies.

[BostonFan]

anyone with a 360 and ps3can you tell me how they compare in visuals? I just bought a PS3 for the system and the blu ray, and both look stunning, but I'm considering a 360 instead. Do the games look as nice, and do standard movies look as nice on them?

[PrimeBane]

The HD DVD is a combo?.....$$$.....ouch

tsk tsk Mr. Brooks... Warner has been charging the same price for the BD and the HD DVD combos since Harry Potter came out. :)

[PrimeBane]

anyone with a 360 and ps3can you tell me how they compare in visuals? I just bought a PS3 for the system and the blu ray, and both look stunning, but I'm considering a 360 instead. Do the games look as nice, and do standard movies look as nice on them?

Games look the same on both for the most part.

Movies look better on the PS3.

[JaylisJayP]

Just got done watching WAR on Blu Ray. I really enjoyed the movie. The action was great and the plot twist at the end was not expected. But the actual ending wasnt very good. Thats the only thing I can complain about though. Ending is important but the rest of the movie made it well worth watching.

I wasn't a fan of this one. Statham was watered-down and Jet Li fought for about 5 minutes, the rest of the time he's talking, which isn't a good look for him.

I thought it was very cookie-cutter, B-rate action. Nothing memorable. The ending was weak, the one twist was decent, I'll give you that, but the twist at the end was totally unnecesssary.

A much cooler Chinese-underground type movie imo was The Corruptor.

[CoachB]

Guess not?

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone own Total Recall HD DVD import?

[SBrooks1]

Anyone own Total Recall HD DVD import?

I do, why?

[grif32]

Amazon Sale on 103 titles for HD DVD:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000195491&plpage=1

[GPWYANKEE]

Watched First Blood on Blu Ray last night-They did a pretty good job remastering it into 5.0 DTS Sound.Id forgotten how much i loved this movie.

[GPWYANKEE]

I wasn't a fan of this one. Statham was watered-down and Jet Li fought for about 5 minutes, the rest of the time he's talking, which isn't a good look for him.

I thought it was very cookie-cutter, B-rate action. Nothing memorable. The ending was weak, the one twist was decent, I'll give you that, but the twist at the end was totally unnecesssary.

A much cooler Chinese-underground type movie imo was The Corruptor.


I was very disappointed in this film also.The twist at the end was about the only redeeming point.Stratham and Li"s talents were both wasted i thought.

[SBrooks1]

Watched First Blood on Blu Ray last night-They did a pretty good job remastering it into 5.0 DTS Sound.Id forgotten how much i loved this movie.

I watched it on Blu as well last weekend fully for the first time. It really is an excellent movie.

[JaylisJayP]

I do, why?

Have you experience the "pitch issue" as described by Xploited Cinema? Others at AVs have reported this, as well.

And which HD DVD player do you own?

Thanks

[JaylisJayP]

Watched First Blood on Blu Ray last night-They did a pretty good job remastering it into 5.0 DTS Sound.Id forgotten how much i loved this movie.

Weird, dude. I watched First Blood last night also! I thought it looked OK, they probably did what they could with it short of a complete remaster.

You question how good one of these movies actually looks in HD until you scan through the extras in standard def and realize how unwatchable they are because of the difference in PQ, even in a movie like this it's night and day.

[grif32]

Giants in HD and in the Superbowl..

Man it doesnt get any better then this today!!!

Happier then a Ten Peckered Billy Goat.

Or Happier then Sbrooks when he post his damn BR Charts :)

Lets Go Giants!!!

[JaylisJayP]

That DVDSAVE5 promotion is still being applied to my order...saves an extra $5 at Amazon.

I know I said I was going to wait for another BOGO, but there are some obscure titles in here I've been waiting to find for a decent price, so I'm going to bite.

Thanks for the heads up on the sale, grif.

[SBrooks1]

Have you experience the "pitch issue" as described by Xploited Cinema? Others at AVs have reported this, as well.

And which HD DVD player do you own?

Thanks

I have the 360 HD DVD add-on and I honestly haven't watched that version enough to notice any pitch problem. I own Total Recall on Blu as well and if/when I watch it, it will be that version I watch.

[JaylisJayP]

I have the 360 HD DVD add-on and I honestly haven't watched that version enough to notice any pitch problem. I own Total Recall on Blu as well and if/when I watch it, it will be that version I watch.

Thanks for the response, if you get a chance to pop in the HD DVD version just for a minute to see if you notice the pitch problem, it'd be appreciated.

Also, if you don't plan on watching this one anymore, would you be interested in selling or trading for sportspicks?

[Wofford29]

Both have the alternate controversial ending but blu-ray has Will Smith's preferred ending.

That's not what I'm asking. I know they have the controversial ending, but it says alternate theatrical version with the controversial ending, so does that mean the movie itself will be different leading up to the controversial ending?

[HollandX]

That DVDSAVE5 promotion is still being applied to my order...saves an extra $5 at Amazon.


DVDSAVE5 ends 2/7

:)

[ncblue79]

Didn't work.

[HollandX]

Didn't work.


what didn't work where and why?

[ncblue79]

what didn't work where and why?

Lol, save $5 Amazon.

[grif32]

I think the $5 Amazon you have to use their Amazon Visa to get it.

[HollandX]

Lol, save $5 Amazon.

Are you using your Platinum Amazon VISA card?


edit: Grif beat me to it.

[Kleptos18]

Well, found a 40gig on ebay with a reciept so i could do the 5 free for less than retail :)

Happy with my purchase :)

Time to get some blu-rays! :)

what should be my first viewing on blu-ray (it'll honestly probably be spiderman 3 since it comes with, or cars which i'll probably buy first :)

[JaylisJayP]

Well, found a 40gig on ebay with a reciept so i could do the 5 free for less than retail :)

Happy with my purchase :)

Time to get some blu-rays! :)

what should be my first viewing on blu-ray (it'll honestly probably be spiderman 3 since it comes with, or cars which i'll probably buy first :)

i think you need 1 more.... :)


:D;):p

[Kleptos18]

i think you need 1 more.... :)


:D;):p



:)

:eek:

[JaylisJayP]

To answer your question, though, you can't go wrong with Casino Royale. Other standouts imo are Sunshine and The Descent.

[PrimeBane]

Amazon Sale on 103 titles for HD DVD:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000195491&plpage=1

Nice... although I wish there was more there than I didn't have. :(

And I think my 10% off is still working :D

[SBrooks1]

Giants in HD and in the Superbowl..

Man it doesnt get any better then this today!!!

Happier then a Ten Peckered Billy Goat.

Or Happier then Sbrooks when he post his damn BR Charts :)

Lets Go Giants!!!

Congrats on a great win!! Best 4th quarter of football I've ever seen!! :D

[IceRat]

amazon.com and bestbuy.com both have PE BD for $59.99
free shipping and no tax of course at Amazon

wonder if this is a price drop or just a temporary sale
might have to pull the trigger at amazon

[JaylisJayP]

Watched 3:10 to Yuma tonight. Awesome movie.

PQ wasn't quite as good as I'd read in reviews, but still worth an 83/100
AQ also wasn't extremely memorable.

But both were good enough not to distract from the high-def experience.

[HollandX]

Video: HD DVD Super Bowl Commercial
Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 12:41 AM ET

It didn't air nationally (nor was it new), but Toshiba's much-hyped Super Bowl ad did air in several markets, and we've got the video.

Following a full week's worth of anticipation, reaction to the ad among HD DVD fans in our forums area was somewhat muted; although it had been expected to run nationally, it appears Toshiba instead made a targeted spot buy, with those in some markets seeing the ad, while others did not.

Meanwhile, HD DVD fans who were lucky enough to see it were disappointed to see that it wasn't a new ad, but rather a re-badged version of the football-themed spot that Toshiba has been running all season long. Others defended the ad, arguing that it had met its goal of raising awareness for the format in general and for the new low price points of Toshiba's players.

To watch the ad, go here: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/High-Def_Disc_Marketing/Toshiba/Video_Clips/Video:_HD_DVD_Super_Bowl_Commercial/1430..

[IceRat]

^ I think the funniest thing I read was that the commercial ran in SD

[JaylisJayP]

i was just about to post here asking if anyone saw the commercial. Because I didn't see it and I don't see it listed on the myspace.com/superbowlads section.

[PrimeBane]

Pretty sad effort by the HD DVD promo group... recylced add shown in HD to only certain states. :(

Perhaps it's time Toshiba takes their baby out back and put it out of it's misery.. :(

[JaylisJayP]

Just watched it. Pretty much worthless. Old commercial, and in my opinion at this point advertising a $149 format of a dying format to joe six pack, who even though he may be totally ignorant about high definition, still knows blu-ray is winning this thing, that's just ******ed.

Bad decision.
No new annoucements.
Anemic lineup of good movies.
No interest in trying something new (only releasing a new movie on HD DVD/DVD combo)

If or when HD DVD dies, even though I am heavily invested in it, I unfortunately have to say I won't feel the least bit sorry for Toshiba that Sony got the best of them. Toshiba/HD DVD has been 1 step behind this entire time save a seemingly inexplicable decision from Paramount 7 months ago.

[freezerfuel]

Well, I watched Saw 4 Blu and gotta say it was pretty disappointing. Felt like they were reaching for a story throughout the whole movie and it had the worst twist yet at the end. I stand by my convictions that after Saw 3 they should have called it quits. Saw 3 wrapped up the trilogy quite nicely where this one just looks for stupid reasons to drag the franchaise on even further. But, movie studios just want to keep making money....

Picked up the Spider Man Trilogy and Saw 2 BD as well at Wal-Mart.

[kawai7]

wow, people usually get dissappointed over crappy movie trailers or tv spots cuz they show nothing but being dissappointed about an HD-DVD ad for superbowl??? All I gotta say is wow. People have such high standards for commercials. Thats like being dissappointed about a new car commercial.

They were just planning to put an ad on super bowl. I had no idea people would actually be so highly anticipating about it or counting down. Its like say, I can't wait to see the ad they are going to put for the Rice Crispies cereal during super bowl.

Save your excitement or dissappointment rather. I'd rather anticipate watching the Iron Man TV spot during super bowl, which....by the way, absolutely ROCKED on so many levels!!!!!

I don't care for the HD-DVD ad during super bowl and never even saw it. But I did know they were going to air one. I would rather care more for ads that promote the upcoming summer blockbusters.

Who the heck actually gets excited over new electronic equipment ads on TV????? *scratches heads*

[avsfan21]

Well if you havent figured out already that HD-DVD fanboys are extremely sensitive. They know they are fighting a losing battle and are looking for anything to cling on to.

[kawai7]

Actually I'm happy that Toshiba made the decision to put out an ad during Super-Bowl to prolong the losing battle for as long as they can even though defeat is inevitable. I don't mind that they keep on fighting because I just bought my HD-DVD player on December 2007 and I don't wanna think that it was a waste.

If and when they lose the battle, fine. I'll just watch whatever I have on HD-DVD and then just use it as an upconverting DVD player.

[grif32]

Watched 3:10 to Yuma tonight. Awesome movie.

PQ wasn't quite as good as I'd read in reviews, but still worth an 83/100
AQ also wasn't extremely memorable.

But both were good enough not to distract from the high-def experience.

Surprised about AQ. Everwhere i have read with 7.1 everyone is saying the AQ is stunning..

I still have to purchase this.

[grif32]

Well if you havent figured out already that HD-DVD fanboys are extremely sensitive. They know they are fighting a losing battle and are looking for anything to cling on to.

Yeah because BR fanboys are not Extremely Sensitive :rolleyes:

Gotta love the BR Fanboys.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Try this again this weekend... Lowered Prices even more so hopefully these sell.

300 HD-DVD (sealed)- $13dlv
Bourne Identity HD-DVD (sealed) $13dlvd
Spiderman 3 Blu Ray (opened)- $15dlvd

All of those for sale. I accept Paypal. Looking to move those titles so I can purchase some other things. PM me if interested! Thanks

someone must need these :(

[Kleptos18]

someone must need these :(

now that my ps3 is on the way, the only I would need is coming with it :(

sorry toight :(

[HollandX]

wow, people usually get dissappointed over crappy movie trailers or tv spots cuz they show nothing but being dissappointed about an HD-DVD ad for superbowl??? All I gotta say is wow. People have such high standards for commercials. Thats like being dissappointed about a new car commercial.

They were just planning to put an ad on super bowl. I had no idea people would actually be so highly anticipating about it or counting down. Its like say, I can't wait to see the ad they are going to put for the Rice Crispies cereal during super bowl.

Save your excitement or dissappointment rather. I'd rather anticipate watching the Iron Man TV spot during super bowl, which....by the way, absolutely ROCKED on so many levels!!!!!

I don't care for the HD-DVD ad during super bowl and never even saw it. But I did know they were going to air one. I would rather care more for ads that promote the upcoming summer blockbusters.

Who the heck actually gets excited over new electronic equipment ads on TV????? *scratches heads*

the commercial sucked. i was expecting some over the top BLITZ.

Like the awesomeness of BOOM DO I WANT IT? BOOM DO I NEED IT? BOOM LET ME HEAR IT!

Instead I got <crickets>.

[Kleptos18]

So I was checking out the tower sale (picked up Cars, Underworld and Knights Tale), and noticed that Ice Age is 40 bucks over there. Any reason? Wanted to get those movies for the kid.

[JaylisJayP]

Surprised about AQ. Everwhere i have read with 7.1 everyone is saying the AQ is stunning..

I still have to purchase this.

Maybe it's my setup.

[JaylisJayP]

someone must need these :(

Is ebay worth a try?

[PrimeBane]

wow, people usually get dissappointed over crappy movie trailers or tv spots cuz they show nothing but being dissappointed about an HD-DVD ad for superbowl??? All I gotta say is wow. People have such high standards for commercials. Thats like being dissappointed about a new car commercial.

They were just planning to put an ad on super bowl. I had no idea people would actually be so highly anticipating about it or counting down. Its like say, I can't wait to see the ad they are going to put for the Rice Crispies cereal during super bowl.

Save your excitement or dissappointment rather. I'd rather anticipate watching the Iron Man TV spot during super bowl, which....by the way, absolutely ROCKED on so many levels!!!!!

I don't care for the HD-DVD ad during super bowl and never even saw it. But I did know they were going to air one. I would rather care more for ads that promote the upcoming summer blockbusters.

Who the heck actually gets excited over new electronic equipment ads on TV????? *scratches heads*

I'll tackle this one.

First, SB adds are supposed to good... just look at the hype each year just for the adds. Hell, many people watch the SB just for the adds.

Fans of the format, myself included, hoped that the add would be a little something special. Something to help gain at least a little ground back. Instead it turned out to be a recyled add that was pretty much aimed at clearing out old stock.

Like Holland said, I expected a bit of BOOM, but got crickets instead... pretty pathetic for the $3 million they spent for the spot.

2008 RIP HD DVD :(

[PrimeBane]

So I was checking out the tower sale (picked up Cars, Underworld and Knights Tale), and noticed that Ice Age is 40 bucks over there. Any reason? Wanted to get those movies for the kid.

Fox titles tend to have a very high MSRP... even the catalogue titles.

Wait for an Amazon.com sale... you should be able to get it for half that at least. :)

[ToightLikeATiger]

Is ebay worth a try?

It could be but with the fees it cuts into things. Im selling these pretty much $10 a movie + shipping. Im trying to get rid of these so I can buy the Spiderman Trilogy off Ebay for cheaper then in stores. I have the money to just do it of course but I like to be frugile about things lol.

[JaylisJayP]

Toight....give highdefdigest.com's trading forum a try if you haven't already. You might get a few bites there.

[JaylisJayP]

or blu-ray.com's trading forum

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have these HD/BD movies for sale.

HD

HP COS $13 DLVD
HP POA $13 DLVD
HP SS $13 DLVD
HP GOF Sealed $14 DLVD
HP OFTP Sealed $14 DLVD
American Werewolf in London $14 DLVD
March of the Penguins Sealed $14 DLVD

BD

Fantastic 4 Sealed $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
Mr & Mrs Smith Sealed $17 DLVD Pending jmcc000
Robocop Sealed $17 DLVD
Spiderman Trilogy $40 DLVD Pending ToightLikeATiger
Fantastic 4 ROTSS $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen $16 DLVD Pending jmcc000

[CoachB]

I must have totally missed the HD DVD commercial? Which one was it? When was it played? Also did anyone else get their disney replacement disc of POTC Curse of the pearl without a case? All I got was 1 disc in a white cd envelope??

[PrimeBane]

I must have totally missed the HD DVD commercial? Which one was it? When was it played? Also did anyone else get their disney replacement disc of POTC Curse of the pearl without a case? All I got was 1 disc in a white cd envelope??

HD DVD add for SB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWlj5ZX7JmY

It wasn't broadcast in all states for some reason.

As for your POTC disk, that's how they all come.

[JaylisJayP]

I must have totally missed the HD DVD commercial? Which one was it? When was it played? Also did anyone else get their disney replacement disc of POTC Curse of the pearl without a case? All I got was 1 disc in a white cd envelope??

yes, this is how I received mine.

[HollandX]

me 2

[ewto16]

I also didn't get the HD-DVD ad. I live in Ohio. I heard a rumor that the ad was even in SD. Anyone know if that is correct?

While I want Blu-ray to win, simply because I have a PS3, it is pretty bad that they more or less wasted $3 million. Now they might get some people into the store to ask about it, but those people will be told by most every sales person that HD-DVD is dying, so if a sale is made, they will probably just push people to Blu-ray.

If someone could put out a good Blu-ray player for around $300 bucks, it would probably take off more. There are probably still a lot of people who won't buy a PS3 simply because it is a "game" system, regardless of the fact that it is the best Blu-ray player.

As a side note, a guy at Best Buy told me they are eliminating the Motorstorm bundle and replacing it with an Uncharted bundle in April. No increase in HD space or rumble. Take it for what it is worth.

[avsfan21]

Well that also kind of works with the rumors that there will be a price drop around April as well.

[JaylisJayP]

I also didn't get the HD-DVD ad. I live in Ohio. I heard a rumor that the ad was even in SD. Anyone know if that is correct?

While I want Blu-ray to win, simply because I have a PS3, it is pretty bad that they more or less wasted $3 million. Now they might get some people into the store to ask about it, but those people will be told by most every sales person that HD-DVD is dying, so if a sale is made, they will probably just push people to Blu-ray.


This is very true, and I can't believe HD DVD would be so blind as to see what's going on in the retail stores. The employees push blu-ray, especially at Best Buy, so while they might get a few people straggling in to ask about HD DVD, they'll just be pushed in the other direction.

In a twisted way, they're almost spending the money to help blu-ray, since it raises awareness of High Definition as a whole, but the people in the stores will most likely be pushed toward blu-ray.


HD DVD seems insistant on doing everything but putting out more quality titles. Totally inexplicable imo.

[ToightLikeATiger]

I have these HD/BD movies for sale.

HD

HP COS $15 DLVD
HP POA $15 DLVD
HP SS $15 DLVD
HP GOF Sealed $16 DLVD
HP OFTP Sealed $16 DLVD
American Werewolf in London $15 DLVD
March of the Penguins Sealed $16 DLVD

BD

Fantastic 4 Sealed $16 DLVD
Mr & Mrs Smith Sealed $17 DLVD
Robocop Sealed $17 DLVD
Spiderman Trilogy $40 DLVD
Fantastic 4 ROTSS $16 DLVD
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen $16 DLVD

PM sent regarding the Trilogy :)

[ewto16]

This is very true, and I can't believe HD DVD would be so blind as to see what's going on in the retail stores. The employees push blu-ray, especially at Best Buy, so while they might get a few people straggling in to ask about HD DVD, they'll just be pushed in the other direction.

In a twisted way, they're almost spending the money to help blu-ray, since it raises awareness of High Definition as a whole, but the people in the stores will most likely be pushed toward blu-ray.


HD DVD seems insistant on doing everything but putting out more quality titles. Totally inexplicable imo.

Totally agree. No HD-DVD content = no sales and only driving more people to Blu-ray. People are going to see more BR titles in the store, in their newspaper ads, etc. Blu-ray continues to release catalog titles on a weekly basis (insert your own opinion here on the quality) but they are out there if nothing else.

HD-DVD is doing nothing, other than trying to give thier players away at low prices. That worked well when they actually had movies to watch on them, but won't as the lead in BR movies increases.

Too bad that, like everyone says, all the store people are pushing BR now, so regardless of price, most people aren't going to drop $150 on something a store employee tells them will be worthless in a year.

[oaktown2000]

BD
Fantastic 4 Sealed $16 DLVD
Fantastic 4 ROTSS $16 DLVD



Will you combine shipping and do...say...$30 dlvd for both?

If so...I'll take them.

[TheRedOx]

HD

HP COS $15 DLVD
HP POA $15 DLVD
HP SS $15 DLVD
HP GOF Sealed $16 DLVD
HP OFTP Sealed $16 DLVD


It must have taken me 3 or 4 minutes to figure out what the hell these were :o
http://www.warehousedeals.com/Harry-Potter-Years-15-Limited-Edition/M/B000W45D06.htm

[jmcc000]

I have these HD/BD movies for sale.

HD

HP COS $15 DLVD
HP POA $15 DLVD
HP SS $15 DLVD
HP GOF Sealed $16 DLVD
HP OFTP Sealed $16 DLVD
American Werewolf in London $15 DLVD
March of the Penguins Sealed $16 DLVD

BD

Fantastic 4 Sealed $16 DLVD
Mr & Mrs Smith Sealed $17 DLVD
Robocop Sealed $17 DLVD
Spiderman Trilogy $40 DLVD
Fantastic 4 ROTSS $16 DLVD
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen $16 DLVD

PM

[SBrooks1]

HD DVD add for SB
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWlj5ZX7JmY

I saw it. Pretty pathetic.

[kawai7]

I'll tackle this one.

First, SB adds are supposed to good... just look at the hype each year just for the adds. Hell, many people watch the SB just for the adds.

Fans of the format, myself included, hoped that the add would be a little something special. Something to help gain at least a little ground back. Instead it turned out to be a recyled add that was pretty much aimed at clearing out old stock.

Like Holland said, I expected a bit of BOOM, but got crickets instead... pretty pathetic for the $3 million they spent for the spot.

2008 RIP HD DVD :(

I think the purpose was to build awareness with regards to gaining new buyers of the medium as opposed to trying to excite existing fans of it.

In the eyes of the someone who doesn't know what HD-DVD is, they would probably be thinking "ooooh that looks interesting". But in the eyes of the fan of HD-DVD, they were all thinking "God, that sucked!!" I believe the fans are looking at it in a completely wrong way. A commercial is still a commercial. They just bought the ad space for $3 million to get the ad on and thats what they got.

They don't need to appeal or direct their ad to people who already are fans or own HD-DVDs, they want to gain the appeal of the standard movie buff who only owns DVDs. They could care less for the people who already own it because Toshiba already got your money. Now its time to get money from the new people and they probably achieved their intention yesterday.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Final 2 remaining. Spiderman has left the building. I know these are the toughest 2 to get rid of but with some help their dream of finding a good home can come true :)

300 HD-DVD (sealed)- $13dlv
Bourne Identity HD-DVD (sealed) $13dlvd

All of those for sale. I accept Paypal. Looking to move those titles so I can purchase some other things. PM me if interested! Thanks

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have these HD/BD movies for sale.

HD

HP COS $13 DLVD
HP POA $13 DLVD
HP SS $13 DLVD
HP GOF Sealed $14 DLVD
HP OFTP Sealed $14 DLVD
American Werewolf in London $14 DLVD
March of the Penguins Sealed $14 DLVD

BD

Fantastic 4 Sealed $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
Mr & Mrs Smith Sealed $17 DLVD Pending jmcc000
Robocop Sealed $17 DLVD
Spiderman Trilogy $40 DLVD Pending ToightLikeATiger
Fantastic 4 ROTSS $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen $16 DLVD Pending jmcc000


Updated

[TheRedOx]

They don't need to appeal or direct their ad to people who already are fans or own HD-DVDs, they want to gain the appeal of the standard movie buff who only owns DVDs. They could care less for the people who already own it because Toshiba already got your money. Now its time to get money from the new people and they probably achieved their intention yesterday.
and the ones who just bought a big new flat-screen in the last few days to watch the SuperBowl - seems pretty smart to me. Unfortunately, statistics show, half of them probably didn't even realize that they weren't actually watching HD on their new HDTV.

[SBrooks1]

and the ones who just bought a big new flat-screen in the last few days to watch the SuperBowl - seems pretty smart to me. Unfortunately, statistics show, half of them probably didn't even realize that they weren't actually watching HD on their new HDTV.

I stopped by a friend of mine's house for the first time and noticed he had a HDTV. He had his cable box hooked up via the yellow video cable. I was like... :eek:. I bought him a component cable and introduced him to what HDTV really is. He was amazed.

[GPWYANKEE]

Bought to huge lots-Thought id offer the extras here first.Prices are dlvd.

HD DVD

Superman Combo $15.00
Letters From Iwo Jima $16.00
Jarhead $15.00-Pending
Harry Potter Box Set $70.00
V for Vendetta $16.00-Pending
The Heartbreak Kid $16.00
Shrek The Third $16.00
Departed Combo Disc $16.00-Pending
Dead Silence $15.00
Face Off $16.00
Dream Girls $16.00-Sold
Smokin Aces $16.00 Combo-Sold
Knocked Up Combo $16.00
The Shining $15.00-pending
Anchorman(Sealed) $18.00
Old School(Sealed)$18.00
Blades of Glory $15.00
Mallrats $15.00
Big Labowski $14.00-Pending
Next $15.00-Sold
Hot Fuzz $14.00
Troy Directors Cut $16.00
Italian Job $15.00

Blu Ray

Donnie Brosco $15.00-Pending
Robocop $15.00-Sold
Resident Evil Trilogy $40.00-Sold Primebane
Hairspray $18.00-Sold
Spiderman Trilogy $40.00-Sold
Pirates of The Carribean 1 $13.00-Sold

Hope these are fair-Just charging what i pretty much paid.


Updated

[grif32]

I stopped by a friend of mine's house for the first time and noticed he had a HDTV. He had his cable box hooked up via the yellow video cable. I was like... :eek:. I bought him a component cable and introduced him to what HDTV really is. He was amazed.

Very sad I see it all the time

This is why BR/HD DVD will always be a niche market IMO

Chris

[Hanky Panky]

For those shopping at Circuit City this week...take notice :)

http://i29.tinypic.com/33cvh1j.jpg

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

For those shopping at Circuit City this week...take notice :)

http://i29.tinypic.com/33cvh1j.jpg
Wait, isn't that the player that dropped to 150 about 3 weeks ago?? If it is, then you really aren't getting a great "sale".....but if that is the higher end one...I'm all over that.

[freezerfuel]

FB Rambo II and III coming to BD! Man, after seeing Rambo in the theatre I've been itching to see these again. HD makes it all the more sweeter. Can't wait for the official announcement of the new Rambo.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Lionsgate/Disc_Announcements/Lionsgate_Planning_Rambo_Sequels_for_Blu-ray/1431

[TheRedOx]

Wait, isn't that the player that dropped to 150 about 3 weeks ago?? If it is, then you really aren't getting a great "sale".....but if that is the higher end one...I'm all over that.

It's the one that's $149 anyways. The 5 free by mail has always been around (you get that with any HD-DVD player including the 360 add-on) and the 2 free have always been in the box. The only deals on this one come when they let you pick another 2 free off the rack or when they were price-matching the WalMart A2 @ $98 in Nov. when they ran out of them.

[oaktown2000]

Speaking of 80s films....I saw a DVD sitting on an endcap at Target on sale for like $7 and thought to myself....this movie really needs to be done in High Def.........Gremlins.

[Kleptos18]

As a side note, a guy at Best Buy told me they are eliminating the Motorstorm bundle and replacing it with an Uncharted bundle in April. No increase in HD space or rumble. Take it for what it is worth.

I was watching G4 last nite and they said Best Buy and Gamestop have all but confirmed that the 80gb is out the door, to be replaced by a 120 with a dualshock 3.

take it for what it's worth.

[SBrooks1]

Gizmo.....GAGA!!! :mad:

[GPWYANKEE]

Speaking of 80s films....I saw a DVD sitting on an endcap at Target on sale for like $7 and thought to myself....this movie really needs to be done in High Def.........Gremlins.



:rolleyes:Pass:rolleyes:

[PrimeBane]

Sign me up for Gremlins :D

Just as long as they remaster it...

[ToightLikeATiger]

Final 1 remaining. Spiderman and 300 have left the building. I know this will be tough to get rid of but with some help its dream of finding a good home can come true

Bourne Identity HD-DVD (sealed) $12dlvd

I accept Paypal. PM me if interested! Thanks

[oaktown2000]

:rolleyes:Pass:rolleyes:


I'm offended....and to think....you had Hairspray in your collection

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just got The Patriot Extended Cut and The Fugitive from Tower.com sale today. Cant wait to dig in and watch them again this time in HD.

The Patriot btw has Chris Cooper in it which just bolsters my argument that he is an amazing actor :)

[Kleptos18]

Just got The Patriot Extended Cut and The Fugitive from Tower.com sale today. Cant wait to dig in and watch them again this time in HD.

The Patriot btw has Chris Cooper in it which just bolsters my argument that he is an amazing actor :)

how long did the shipping take?

[PrimeBane]

Something for you Americans to try out on your way home tonight if you have a local Gamestop.

Apparently they have a "buy 2 used, get 2 used free" sale going on right now.

Here's the link on hdd:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=40944

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have these HD/BD movies for sale.

HD

HP COS $13 DLVD
HP POA $13 DLVD
HP SS $13 DLVD
HP GOF Sealed $14 DLVD
HP OFTP Sealed $14 DLVD
American Werewolf in London $14 DLVD
March of the Penguins Sealed $14 DLVD

BD

Fantastic 4 Sealed $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
Mr & Mrs Smith Sealed $17 DLVD Pending jmcc000
Robocop Sealed $17 DLVD
Spiderman Trilogy $40 DLVD Pending ToightLikeATiger
Fantastic 4 ROTSS $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen $16 DLVD Pending jmcc000

Bump

[ewto16]

I think the purpose was to build awareness with regards to gaining new buyers of the medium as opposed to trying to excite existing fans of it.

In the eyes of the someone who doesn't know what HD-DVD is, they would probably be thinking "ooooh that looks interesting". But in the eyes of the fan of HD-DVD, they were all thinking "God, that sucked!!" I believe the fans are looking at it in a completely wrong way. A commercial is still a commercial. They just bought the ad space for $3 million to get the ad on and thats what they got.

They don't need to appeal or direct their ad to people who already are fans or own HD-DVDs, they want to gain the appeal of the standard movie buff who only owns DVDs. They could care less for the people who already own it because Toshiba already got your money. Now its time to get money from the new people and they probably achieved their intention yesterday.

You are partly correct. They did try to pull in the new customer with that ad, not do something to entice the person that already has HD-DVD.

Unfortunately for them, when that person goes to Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. the person working there will tell them how HD-DD is dying and that Blu-ray is going to win because it has the most studio support.

Then that sales person is going to walk them over to the HD media display and show the large amount of Blu-ray movies in stock versus HD-DVD movies. Then they are going to point out that there aren't any HD-DVD releases until Beowolf and AG.

The person wanting to buy an HD-DVD player is now going to do one of the following:

1) not care and buy one anway
2) become confused and not buy anything and probably leave to do some more research on their own, which will likely lead them down the Blu-ray path
3) See that the sales person (in this case) is basically right and buy a Blu-ray player instead.

Without also exciting their current owners, I don't see how HD-DVDs advertising was effective, except in that first case. In my opinion, that first case is a small portion of people.

[ewto16]

I was watching G4 last nite and they said Best Buy and Gamestop have all but confirmed that the 80gb is out the door, to be replaced by a 120 with a dualshock 3.

take it for what it's worth.

Meh, G4 is just repeating what ArsTechnia and Joystiq have reported in the last week or two. G4 stinks as a whole. It has yet to be confirmed by anyone as more than a rumor.

In fact, if you are to beleive rumors, the 80GB is out the door, but Sony is still undecided at this point what they want to do. They know they want to keep two skus, but they are unsure what the other sku should be atthis point.

Regardless, there are more than enough 80GB systems floating around that you will be able to find one for a very long time.

[ToightLikeATiger]

how long did the shipping take?

1 week. I ordered on last Sunday and got it in the mail today. Not bad since the shipping was free.

[Kleptos18]

1 week. I ordered on last Sunday and got it in the mail today. Not bad since the shipping was free.

nope, can't complain :)

just ordered mine today.

[TheRedOx]

Something for you Americans to try out on your way home tonight if you have a local Gamestop.

Apparently they have a "buy 2 used, get 2 used free" sale going on right now.

Here's the link on hdd:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=40944

Yeah, they've had that for awhile now. Good luck finding any GS/EB that has 4 pre-owned HD-DVD's or BD's in stock, let alone 4 that anyone would want. I actually found one that had King Kong, Troy: DC, Old School and The Fountain but I passed. Prices are between $14.99 and $17.99 on their used discs.

[ewto16]

I despise EB and Gamestop anyway. The amount they charge for used games is such a total rip-off. Let alone the constant harassment you get to pre-order games that it isn't necessary to do so. Like I need to pre-order Madden 09....

[CoachB]

No kidding, Gremlins was goofy!:rolleyes:Pass:rolleyes:

[GPWYANKEE]

Something for you Americans to try out on your way home tonight if you have a local Gamestop.

Apparently they have a "buy 2 used, get 2 used free" sale going on right now.

Here's the link on hdd:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=40944


Like everyone else said-I cant find one let alone 4.

[CoachB]

Theres about 6 or 7 of your HD DVDs I would easily buy/own If they were on Blu Ray! Updated

[GPWYANKEE]

Theres about 6 or 7 of your HD DVDs I would easily buy/own If they were on Blu Ray!

Ive bought as many HD Dvds in the last month as i have Blu Rays.I love both formats.

[freezerfuel]

Picked up Shoot 'em Up at Wal-Mart. Ouch, $33... I gotta stop paying these high prices for new releases.

At least I've still managed to resist Knocked Up, The Kingdom and The Bourne Ultimatum. Still priced ridiculously at $40 each everywhere around here. I like supporting local business so they carry a better selection but damn... no way is $40 a movie gonna happen. Pretty sure all 3 of those are combo's.

I'd totally buy Gremlins 1 and 2. :o

[ewto16]

I don't see the appeal of Knocked Up or Superbad. I thought KU was a slight bit better than Superbad which was about as entertaining as diarrhea at 3am in the morning.

[TastySweetNutz]

I don't see the appeal of Knocked Up or Superbad. I thought KU was a slight bit better than Superbad which was about as entertaining as diarrhea at 3am in the morning.

Superbad really? I really enjoyed that movie and for me there are some lines in there that will probably have me laughing no matter how many times I hear them. It did slow down a little bit, but damn that movie had me going...but not diarrhea though.

[ToightLikeATiger]

SuperBad was hilarious. Knocked up was crap though.

[JaylisJayP]

Something for you Americans to try out on your way home tonight if you have a local Gamestop.

Apparently they have a "buy 2 used, get 2 used free" sale going on right now.

Here's the link on hdd:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=40944

they've had this for a while now...but every Gamestop I go to has none or 1 or 2 total HD movies, HD DVD and blu-ray.

[JaylisJayP]

I despise EB and Gamestop anyway. The amount they charge for used games is such a total rip-off. Let alone the constant harassment you get to pre-order games that it isn't necessary to do so. Like I need to pre-order Madden 09....

I will never preorder a game from them again. There's absolutely no need and other stores have giveaways on launch day anyway.

[Hanky Panky]

I will never preorder a game from them again. There's absolutely no need and other stores have giveaways on launch day anyway.

Well...that's just it...it all depends on the freebies. Sometimes GS does offer something worth putting down for a pre-order and other times...not so much.

[JaylisJayP]

Who's getting what this week? I'm probably going for Crimson Tide, not sure about Jesse James. I'm interested about Breaker Morant but I'm sure nobody around here will carry it in store.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Not sure if I will get anything this week. Not much for good sales out there. I could hit up Tower.com or Amazon.com again though if the mood strikes me right. Not BOGO's but $15 a movie isnt too bad.

[kawai7]

I don't see the appeal of Knocked Up or Superbad. I thought KU was a slight bit better than Superbad which was about as entertaining as diarrhea at 3am in the morning.

thats actually a pretty hilarious comparison :D

[freezerfuel]

Not much coming out this week I'll get. Maybe Jesse James or Crimson Tide but I'm leaning towards getting neither. Nothing for HD DVD, might get The Invasion when it comes out. Not sure if I'll wait for the HD DVD copy or buy it on Blu-ray sooner since it's already out.

Just watched Shoot 'em Up. AQ was awesome, bullets were flying all over the place downstairs and my whole block was rumbling, hehe. Eastern Promises was a disappointment.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Cant wait for American Gangster to come out this month. Been looking forward to seeing that movie since it hit theatres. For those who saw it already is it as good as it looks?

[CoachB]

I only have Blu Ray, and I cant afford both, when DVD came out that was the only choice. I'm just a movie fan, I don't care either way, but since I bought a BR, I would like to see it succeed. But I also would like to see ALL the movies I wanna see/buy, when I wanna see and buy them, and not have to wait to enjoy them because of some dang format war by the Gigantic movie companies that are already rich. Until one of the companies gives up(which will probably never happen) make all the movies in both formats and let those who have Red or Blue or Both buy whichever one they want. In the end the movie companies will still continue to get richer. Ive bought as many HD Dvds in the last month as i have Blu Rays.I love both formats.

[JaylisJayP]

Cant wait for American Gangster to come out this month. Been looking forward to seeing that movie since it hit theatres. For those who saw it already is it as good as it looks?

The movie or the PQ of the HD DVD?

If you're talking about the movie, it's good but it's not a great film. There's no climax, Crowe's character is forgettable....

Denzel thumps his chest, as usual, and the story is good, the mood of the movie is cool, the action is decent....

I'd grade it an 80/100.

Don't expect Goodfellas or Casino.

[freezerfuel]

Just went through all of HD DVD's releases for the rest of the year and the only movies that are must-buys are...

The Invasion
Beowulf
American Gangster
Land of the Dead
Fletch
Michael Clayton *maybe
Sweeney Todd
Twister, if it does get released.

Pretty sad release list so far. :(

[JaylisJayP]

They just announced Charlie Wilson's War for HD DVD...not sure if that changes anything for you. I didn't see the film.

[JaylisJayP]

Just went through all of HD DVD's releases for the rest of the year and the only movies that are must-buys are...

The Invasion
Beowulf
American Gangster
Land of the Dead
Fletch
Michael Clayton *maybe
Sweeney Todd
Twister, if it does get released.

Pretty sad release list so far. :(

Heh, you think that's sad for you? Beowulf is probably the only must-buy for me. Twister and AG are possibles. Maybe Bee Movie for the kid.

[SBrooks1]

Who's getting what this week? I'm probably going for Crimson Tide, not sure about Jesse James. I'm interested about Breaker Morant but I'm sure nobody around here will carry it in store.

Definitely Crimson Tide. I put out 4 copies of it tonight at BB after we closed. We got in 1 copy of the Celine Dion Blu, zero of Me, Myself and Irene and zero Wall Street. :o

[CoachB]

Indiana Jones 4 and Iron Man are Paramount arent they?Just went through all of HD DVD's releases for the rest of the year and the only movies that are must-buys are...

The Invasion
Beowulf
American Gangster
Land of the Dead
Fletch
Michael Clayton *maybe
Sweeney Todd
Twister, if it does get released.

Pretty sad release list so far. :(

[SackExchange]

Indiana Jones 4 and Iron Man are Paramount arent they?

Yes, for now.

[freezerfuel]

Indiana Jones 4 and Iron Man are Paramount arent they?

Yeah, they are... good point. There will be more announced as the year goes on. Man I'd love for Paramount to announce an Indy set in conjunction with The Crystal Skull. On either format, should Paramount change sides.

[PrimeBane]

With Indy being a Spielberg/Lucas production odds are it will be out in both formats or not at all.

[PrimeBane]

Just went through all of HD DVD's releases for the rest of the year and the only movies that are must-buys are...

The Invasion
Beowulf
American Gangster
Land of the Dead
Fletch
Michael Clayton *maybe
Sweeney Todd
Twister, if it does get released.

Pretty sad release list so far. :(

Can't say the BD schedule is that much better :(

30 Days of Night
Ice Age
Gattaca
ID4
No Country for Old Men
Unbreakable
Predator

And that list was hard enough to put together for stuff that's actually going to be worth buying...

Q1 is always crappy for new releases of any sort.

[rsoaker23]

Its funny I remember back in 97' drunk as a skunk watching an info-mercial from Philips showing DVD in action..I knew i just had to have one. I got one the phone and within 10 mins i just purchased my first DVD player----for $799 bucks!!!! but it came with 5 free movies!...now 10-11 years later after having upgraded to a 60"1080p tv and a HD DVD and Blu ray player..watching a standard DVD at 480i/p resolution seems unbearable..cant wait to see whats next!

[PrimeBane]

LOL... I was just thinking the same not too long ago rsoaker... I got my first DVD player in '99 and thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. :)

Now, I refuse to spend my money on DVD (unless it's something for the kids).

[Kleptos18]

Its funny I remember back in 97' drunk as a skunk watching an info-mercial from Philips showing DVD in action..I knew i just had to have one. I got one the phone and within 10 mins i just purchased my first DVD player----for $799 bucks!!!! but it came with 5 free movies!...now 10-11 years later after having upgraded to a 60"1080p tv and a HD DVD and Blu ray player..watching a standard DVD at 480i/p resolution seems unbearable..cant wait to see whats next!

i was the first person I know to have dvd (i was like 16). I remember my first dvd was Big Daddy and I watched it like 18 times, because everyone had to come over and watch it.

Now i'll be the first person I know (personally/irl) to get into blu-ray :)

[GPWYANKEE]

If any of you guys are on the fence about theFrench Import HD DVD of Terminator 2-Dont be.It is absolutely awesome and i certainly understand why even Blu Ray fanboys are bent about the crappy release they got compared to this import.The sound is worth the price of the disc alone plus you get Theatrical and the Directors Ultimate cuts of the movie on two discs.

[grif32]

LOL... I was just thinking the same not too long ago rsoaker... I got my first HD DVD player in '99 and thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. :)

Now, I refuse to spend my money on DVD (unless it's something for the kids).

Dang you have had an HD DVD player for almost 10 years :eek:

[SBrooks1]

Can't wait to watch this tonight...

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/4/4116/original.jpeg

[JaylisJayP]

If any of you guys are on the fence about theFrench Import HD DVD of Terminator 2-Dont be.It is absolutely awesome and i certainly understand why even Blu Ray fanboys are bent about the crappy release they got compared to this import.The sound is worth the price of the disc alone plus you get Theatrical and the Directors Ultimate cuts of the movie on two discs.

I have the French release and totally agree. Although now you can get the UK version (just the director's cut) for $21.95 at Xploited. If I didn't have the French one I'd get the UK one for that price. Especially since the theatrical on the French release has forced subtitles.

[JaylisJayP]

I think my first DVD player was a Phillips I bought in 1999 for $220 through ebay. My first DVDs were Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Dark City and Rounders. Of the hundreds or thousands of DVDs I've traded in or sold over the years, I think I still have these 3.

[JaylisJayP]

^^^^ That gives me a thought, what was everyone's first HD DVD or blu-ray....not including any freebies?

HD DVD for me was: Batman Begins and Serenity
Blu-ray was Kingdom of Heaven and X-Men 3

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have these HD/BD movies for sale.

HD

HP COS $13 DLVD
HP POA $13 DLVD
HP SS $13 DLVD
HP GOF Sealed $14 DLVD
HP OFTP Sealed $14 DLVD
American Werewolf in London $14 DLVD
March of the Penguins Sealed $14 DLVD

BD

Fantastic 4 Sealed $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
Mr & Mrs Smith Sealed $17 DLVD Pending jmcc000
Robocop Sealed $17 DLVD
Spiderman Trilogy $40 DLVD Pending ToightLikeATiger
Fantastic 4 ROTSS $16 DLVD Pending GPWYANKEE
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen $16 DLVD Pending jmcc000

Anyone else intrested? or you think I should just take the rest to Epay?

[JaylisJayP]

johnny, on a side note, I got the two movies last night, thanks!

[stupidsuck]

^^^^ That gives me a thought, what was everyone's first HD DVD or blu-ray....not including any freebies?

HD DVD for me was: Batman Begins and Serenity
Blu-ray was Kingdom of Heaven and X-Men 3


besides the free Ricky Bobby with PS3 I bought Planet Earth. I had it preordered for months from amazon. The sad thing is....I've still only watched about half of it so far. :o

[GPWYANKEE]

My first HD Dvd was Batman Begins also
First Blu Ray was ??? Im not sure

[GPWYANKEE]

Anyone else intrested? or you think I should just take the rest to Epay?



You got my money for the movies???

[PrimeBane]

Dang you have had an HD DVD player for almost 10 years :eek:

DAMN... you've discovered my time travelling abilities... I now have to erase you from history. Sorry.

Who want's Chris's HD collection? ;)

[PrimeBane]

^^^^ That gives me a thought, what was everyone's first HD DVD or blu-ray....not including any freebies?

HD DVD for me was: Batman Begins and Serenity
Blu-ray was Kingdom of Heaven and X-Men 3

First HD DVD was V for Vendetta
First BD was POTC: Curse of the Black Pearl

[Hanky Panky]

HD DVD: NIN
BD: 300

[GPWYANKEE]

Mr Knoxville youve got cashola for American Werewolf

[Tuckertank]

HD Children of Men
BD 300

[kawai7]

BD = 300
HD-DVD = Batman Begins

[JaylisJayP]

Lots of 300 as the first blu.

[kawai7]

Can someone explain to me why The Island and Starship Troopers are available in the UK on Blu-Ray (especially since The Island is a DW film)? Let me rephrase that, why do they get it over there first before we do over here in North America? Does that mean they eventually come out here? What I would find disturbing is if they release it over there with no plans to release it over here (at least not even discuss the possibility of releasing it here any time soon).

Just wondering if I should go all out and visit the UK Amazon site to pick those up or just wait patiently.

[Kleptos18]

I don't have hd, but my first blus bought were all yesterday :)

PotC 1 and 3, Knights Tale, Underworld and Cars.

First watch, depends on what gets here :)

[PrimeBane]

Can someone explain to me why The Island and Starship Troopers are available in the UK on Blu-Ray (especially since The Island is a DW film)? Let me rephrase that, why do they get it over there first before we do over here in North America? Does that mean they eventually come out here? What I would find disturbing is if they release it over there with no plans to release it over here (at least not even discuss the possibility of releasing it here any time soon).

Just wondering if I should go all out and visit the UK Amazon site to pick those up or just wait patiently.

It's due to different distribution rights in different countries.

[mikedanger]

first DVD was varsity blues
HD DVD was 300
blu ray was casino royale

[johnnyknoxsvill]

As posted on the Avsforum, Here are the Sony upcoming releases on BD in Russia, They said all are region free.
no dates given yet.

Rundown
Bone Collector
Devil's Own
Water Horse
Gattaca
6th Day
Godzilla
First Knight
Joan of Arc: Messenger
Men in Black
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Vantage Point
First Sunday
Groundhog Day
Panic Room
People vs. Larry Flynt
Money Train
Starship Troopers: Marauder

[JaylisJayP]

Sad that DVDTalk.com hasn't reviewed a new HD DVD since 1/23. Another sign of the times.

[ewto16]

BD = 300 I think.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

HD= (got three in the same day) Rid****, Batman, Last Samurai
BR=Leauge of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Ice Age 2, Kingdom of Heaven

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody know where the cheapest place to but the 5 Potter Movies on Blu Ray is???

[TheRedOx]

Anybody know where the cheapest place to but the 5 Potter Movies on Blu Ray is???

Curious too, this is the best I've found - it's used though
http://www.warehousedeals.com/Harry-Potter-Years-15-Limited-Edition/M/B000W45C70.htm
I'm also looking for the BBC Planet Earth HD-DVD or Blu-Ray cheap too if anyone knows where to find that under $35

[PrimeBane]

If you're patient, I'm sure there will be another blu bogo later in February...

[IceRat]

BD = 2001

[GPWYANKEE]

If you're patient, I'm sure there will be another blu bogo later in February...


Thats probably what ill do.My HD Dvd trunk set im going to sell just because its a pain in the arse to display with my other HDs and Blu Rays

[GPWYANKEE]

Curious too, this is the best I've found - it's used though
http://www.warehousedeals.com/Harry-Potter-Years-15-Limited-Edition/M/B000W45C70.htm
I'm also looking for the BBC Planet Earth HD-DVD or Blu-Ray cheap too if anyone knows where to find that under $35


See i dont want the trunk again-Ive got it in HD already but its novelty wears thin after awhile im afraid.

[PrimeBane]

Matsu****a to offer thinner, greener plasma TVs

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20080205/tbs-matsu****a-7318940.html

And needless to say, if Matsu****a is building a new 2.6 billion dollar plasma plant, I doubt the tech is going anywhere anytime soon. :)

[Kleptos18]

See i dont want the trunk again-Ive got it in HD already but its novelty wears thin after awhile im afraid.

I too am looking for all 5 movies and don't want the trunk.

Hoping for a bogo soon :) but I agree with some on bluray.com that'll it come towards the end of the quarter to boost some sales.

[grif32]

Curious too, this is the best I've found - it's used though
http://www.warehousedeals.com/Harry-Potter-Years-15-Limited-Edition/M/B000W45C70.htm
I'm also looking for the BBC Planet Earth HD-DVD or Blu-Ray cheap too if anyone knows where to find that under $35

U just missed Amazon's warehouse having these for $11.. That correct $11 alot of people returned these thinking they were DVD so amazon's warehouse had a huge deal on them.

IThey went fast.

They were opened not sealed but 100% mint

Unreal

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up Crimson Tide today. My Best Buy had just 1 copy of Jesse James...I had to pass given the poor PQ buzz it's getting over at Avs right now.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have all 5 of the HP's on HD for $12 each if anyone is interested

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

I have all 5 of the HP's on HD for $12 each if anyone is interested

Ding ding ding.

[ewto16]

Since I know a lot of you have a PS3, I was wondering if anyone was interested in NCAA 08 or Madden 08. I'm looking to sell them both. I can email you the rosters for NCAA so you can play with real players as well.

Let me know if interested.

[grif32]

Speaking of PS3 Amazon has The Bigs for $19.99..

Chris

[ewto16]

MLB The Show is a fantastic baseball game. I highly recommend that everyone pick up 08 when it comes out in March.

[JaylisJayP]

As posted on the Avsforum, Here are the Sony upcoming releases on BD in Russia, They said all are region free.
no dates given yet.

Rundown
Bone Collector
Devil's Own
Water Horse
Gattaca
6th Day
Godzilla
First Knight
Joan of Arc: Messenger
Men in Black
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Vantage Point
First Sunday
Groundhog Day
Panic Room
People vs. Larry Flynt
Money Train
Starship Troopers: Marauder

dude, Money Train.

[PrimeBane]

I really wish this was the cover they'd use for the BD release of 30 Days of Night...

http://www.minhembio.com/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2008/post-51610-1201805083.jpg

[SBrooks1]

Damn, Crimson Tide looks and sounds awesome! Easily as good or better than Con Air or The Rock. Excellent catalog title.

[GPWYANKEE]

Damn, Crimson Tide looks and sounds awesome! Easily as good or better than Con Air or The Rock. Excellent catalog title.

I cant wait untill Das Boot comes out-Easily the best Submarine movie ever in my opinion.

[GPWYANKEE]

I really wish this was the cover they'd use for the BD release of 30 Days of Night...

http://www.minhembio.com/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2008/post-51610-1201805083.jpg


Signed-I hate the cover were getting:(

[kawai7]

anyone bored of their copy of Apollo 13 and Bourne Supremacy on HD-DVD?

[freezerfuel]

See i dont want the trunk again-Ive got it in HD already but its novelty wears thin after awhile im afraid.

Haha, so true, that case is ugly. I actually took the movies out and am displaying them without the trunk. Just waiting for the HD DVD cases in the mail and then I'll print out replacement covers. All the crap inside the trunk has actually been given away to my niece who's a HP nut, except for the movies and bonus disc. That's the last odd shaped boxed set I buy, rather they look good lined up on a shelf.


My first Blu-ray was The Simpsons
HD DVD was The Host
DVD was Speed
and VHS was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :D

[GPWYANKEE]

After reading the posts and checking my films

My first BluRay was also The Simpsons

[Barry Sanders]

Just joined the HD-DVD club. I had bought an add on for the 360 about a year ago at 200 and ended up returning it. Well today I say an auction ending on ebay with a 360 hd-dvd add on Hulk,Aeon Flux,Darkman,Swordfish,Firewall,King Kong, and Heroes season 1 for a decent price so I bit on it. I know HD-DVD is on its way out, but oh well Im a sucker. I do plan on getting a Playstation 3 so I can have both here soon. So we will see how the collection builds. Any must have HD DVD's out there? I know American Gangster will be out in like 2 weeks, but anything else that will blow me away with the picture..

[avsfan21]

My first HD-DVDs were Blood Diamond, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Last Samurai. I got them all at the same time for Highdefdiegest.

[PrimeBane]

I know American Gangster will be out in like 2 weeks, but anything else that will blow me away with the picture..

Matrix Trilogy
Batman Begins
Hot Fuzz
Chronicles of Rid****
Planet Earth
Children of Men
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Transformers
Shrek the Third
Happy Feet
Serenity
The Kingdom
300 (definately an upgrade over the DVD even with the grain)

And coming soon
Bee Movie
Beowulf

[JaylisJayP]

Just joined the HD-DVD club. I had bought an add on for the 360 about a year ago at 200 and ended up returning it. Well today I say an auction ending on ebay with a 360 hd-dvd add on Hulk,Aeon Flux,Darkman,Swordfish,Firewall,King Kong, and Heroes season 1 for a decent price so I bit on it. I know HD-DVD is on its way out, but oh well Im a sucker. I do plan on getting a Playstation 3 so I can have both here soon. So we will see how the collection builds. Any must have HD DVD's out there? I know American Gangster will be out in like 2 weeks, but anything else that will blow me away with the picture..

It might be on its way out, but there's still hundreds of movies to enjoy and many HD DVD exclusives out of those right now.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Bourne Identity for sale $11dlvd. I have it up on Ebay right now but will take it down if I can sell it here. Wanna really get rid of this lol.

[ToightLikeATiger]

My local gamestop had 5 HD movies for that B2G2 deal. Only one that I may have been interested in was Talladega Nights.