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

[Chugga]

All I had was 2 remotes so I guess I didn't get the full vantage point of how great the remote could be. I had the DishNetwork remote (which controlled my tv too) and my receiver remote. Combining those 2 remotes was cool, but nothing earth shattering for me. Now if I had a disk changer in my setup I'd probably crap myself with how awesome the harmony is...I mean I'd never actually have to stand up.

[Wardo30]

PS3. This is the best option and what everyone will recommend in this thread.

so not many people use a standalone..they just use the PS3

[PrimeBane]

I have the 550. It works pretty well for me. When the batteries die in mine, I don't have to replace my settings or anything like that. I just put in new batteries and I'm good to go.

Sometimes, somepeople forget to have spare batteries on hand... :(

[HollandX]

so not many people use a standalone..they just use the PS3


if they're smart. ;)

[kawai7]

i wonder if the eventual release of American Gangster on Blu-Ray will come with both versions of the film. 2 disc Blu-Ray releases are not often released.

[HollandX]

LG hearts HD DVD.

LG to Continue HD DVD Support
Tue Feb 19, 2008 at 01:59 PM ET

Hoping to bridge the gap for HD DVD-supporting early adopters, LG said Tuesday that it would continue to support HD DVD in the wake of Toshiba's announcement.

In a statement first published by Pocket-lint.uk, LG acknowledged that Blu-ray will now be the leading high-def format, but "that does not rule out HDDVD immediately as there are still a number of consumers who have chosen HDDVD and begun to build a HDDVD collection."

The manufacturer went on to say that "at this present moment in time, it is necessary to provide a player which supports both formats and therefore create simplicity and convenience for the existing HDDVD consumer."

LG was the first electronics manufaturer to offer a dual-format high-def player, first issuing its BH100 back in January of 2007 (the company has since updated that earlier model with the BH200). Late last year, Samsung had entered the dual-format player market with its BD-UP5000, and plans for a second player in the coming months. A Samsung official was quoted Sunday as saying the company would likely focus on Blu-ray moving forward.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/LG/LG_to_Continue_HD_DVD_Support/1484

[jmcc000]

Very cool, thanks for the help. So the harmony remote wont control the PS3? what about the 360?
Im also using a couple PS3s for Blu Ray.

[PrimeBane]

I like that strategy from LG... if they can put out a good quality dual format player at a sub $400 price, I'll buy one. :)

[Wardo30]

if they're smart. ;)

I was thinking about getting a standalone for one tv and a PS3 for the other so was just curious if anoyne had any opinions..I guess everyone uses the PS3 so no luck...

[PrimeBane]

Very cool, thanks for the help. So the harmony remote wont control the PS3? what about the 360?
Im also using a couple PS3s for Blu Ray.

Harmony remotes will control any device with an IR receiver including the 360.

You can control the PS3 with a Harmony, but only if you add a 3rd party IR usb receiver to it.

[PrimeBane]

I was thinking about getting a standalone for one tv and a PS3 for the other so was just curious if anoyne had any opinions..I guess everyone uses the PS3 so no luck...

CoachB and GPWYANKEE both have Panasonic stand alone player that they speak highly of.

[GPWYANKEE]

CoachB and GPWYANKEE both have Panasonic stand alone player that they speak highly of.

I love it-HollandX has the same one i do also.

[SmartassBoiler]

You can control the PS3 with a Harmony, but only if you add a 3rd party IR usb receiver to it.

Could you link me to a recommended one?

[kawai7]

How many people here bought American Gangster on HD-DVD?

[PrimeBane]

I have American Gangster preordered with Beowulf and 30 Days of Night.

[Wardo30]

CoachB and GPWYANKEE both have Panasonic stand alone player that they speak highly of.

I saw pretty high reports on a few Sonys as well as some Panasonics...

[BrewersFan4Life]

Pretty sure you aren't getting that for the Wii. 2K isn't making it for the Wii as far as I know.

You are missing out on some really nice games as well as Blu-ray movies by not picking up a PS3.

Pretty sure you need to get your eyes examined as it's right on 2ksports' website that it's coming for the wii

[jmcc000]

Could you link me to a recommended one?

Me to :)

[PrimeBane]

Could you link me to a recommended one?

Me to :)

This is the one I and a few others use.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Blu-Wave-Remote/dp/B000R5H7KE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1203458425&sr=8-1

[grif32]

I would wait and get the Panasonic 50a or whatever it is coming out. I think coach and garth have the panasonic 30.

I love the harmony and everything it can do. The thought of using a controller for a Remote just doenst seem right. I got rid of 5 remotes.

Chris

[HollandX]

I love it-HollandX has the same one i do also.

I don't have a stand alone BD player. :( I have the PS3.

You and I have the same TV and receiver and soon to be XA-2 once you get one. :cool:

I have the Harmony 880. What's your remote of choice? :D

[jmcc000]

This is the one I and a few others use.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Blu-Wave-Remote/dp/B000R5H7KE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1203458425&sr=8-1

Awesome, Thanks
Actually thanks to everyone that has been helping me out.

[GPWYANKEE]

I don't have a stand alone BD player. :( I have the PS3.

You and I have the same TV and receiver and soon to be XA-2 once you get one. :cool:

I have the Harmony 880. What's your remote of choice? :D

Same thing-Harmony 880:D

Once you get the Panny and i get the X-A2 were looking at the same shart.:o

[SmartassBoiler]

This is the one I and a few others use.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Blu-Wave-Remote/dp/B000R5H7KE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1203458425&sr=8-1

That just sold me on the PS3. I'll wait til it hopefully hits $300, though. :D

[ewto16]

LG hearts HD DVD.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/LG/LG_to_Continue_HD_DVD_Support/1484

So they are going to continue to make dual format players until they run out of HD-DVD parts?

[ewto16]

Pretty sure you need to get your eyes examined as it's right on 2ksports' website that it's coming for the wii

Huh....what do you know. I guess since I hadn't seen it covered at all on IGN, I assumed it wasn't coming to the Wii.

I must admit I'm curious as to why you would get this for the 360 and the Wii. It is going to look like total crap on the Wii and likely play like crap as well. I would imagine they don't spend a lot of time making the Wii controls actually matter.

I was right...it looks like crap on the Wii. One point to you though for being correct about it actually being on the Wii.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/010/reviews/944243_20080111_screen003.jpg

[BrewersFan4Life]

That's not bad for the Wii, and besides, the reason they didn't put out a 2k7 was to ensure they had time to get the controls to work well. I want it for the Wii for the interactivity.

[JaylisJayP]

How many people here bought American Gangster on HD-DVD?

I bought it.

[Chugga]

Run Lola Run was a b**** of a title to find today. I hate how alot of the bigger chains treat catalog titles like the plague. Best Buy no, Target no, Walmart no, FYE no.....finally found it at Borders. Borders by the way has the best selection of high def media known to man. They DO NOT miss a title. The only place that even comes close to them is Newbury Comics but their prices are so good that they sell out quick (and it's an hour drive).

But I mean damn you can walk into Borders look at their Blu-ray selection and be like "wait a minute this movie actually came out for Blu-ray? really I never knew". But anyways they of course have their downside....awful prices. I had to drop $38 on Man on Fire there because it was no where else around here. Run Lola Run was $28 which I imagine is a sucky price (probably could be had for $20) but what are you going to do.

[PrimeBane]

And let the firesales begin... HD DVDs $12.99 or less.

http://www.mjentertainment.net/shop/index.jsp?op=query&keyword=hd-dvd&sc1=d

[Chugga]

Let the victory sales begin??.... Blu-rays for $11.99 to $15.99

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/movie04/

Alot of the same stuff we've already seen but $11.99 for Big Fish, Memento, etc is pretty freakin absurd

[grif32]

The J&R sales started on the 15th I believe. Nothing great tho. I am sure you have to buy 2 to get the sale price.

[GPWYANKEE]

The J&R sales started on the 15th I believe. Nothing great tho. I am sure you have to buy 2 to get the sale price.

Paying tax and shipping is the killer

[Chugga]

Paying tax and shipping is the killer

Didn't have to worry about tax but the shipping is a bit of a downer unless you order a bunch. I got 9 movies delivered for $10 thats not too bad. But also I went parcel post, I'm not really in a hurry to get any of the movies so waiting a week or 2 won't kill me.

[oaktown2000]

With you yes....find a new hobby, sell all the old stuff.


It's a good thing I decided against collecting "midgets" then.

[WingNut 25]

High def movies for sale. Prices are shipped:

Sleepy Hollow (HD-DVD): $13
Donnie Brasco (Blu Ray): $17
Fast and the Furious (HD-DVD): $15
Fifth Element (Blu Ray): $18
Big Fish (Blu Ray): $16
Blades of Glory (HD-DVD): $12
Galapagos (Blu Ray): $18
Kingdom of Heaven (Blu Ray): $20
The Kingdom (HD-DVD): $18
The Last Samurai (Blu Ray): $15
The Mummy (HD-DVD): $13
Pan's Labyrinth (HD-DVD): $20
Training Day (HD-DVD): $12

[TastySweetNutz]

Thanks Chugga. Glad I held off on picking up Big Fish and Fifth Element but I also couldn't pass up Dracula.

[JaylisJayP]

Let the victory sales begin??.... Blu-rays for $11.99 to $15.99

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/movie04/

Alot of the same stuff we've already seen but $11.99 for Big Fish, Memento, etc is pretty freakin absurd

Cool that tekkon kinkreet is part of this. I'd pick that up but I can't find another one I'd want...and yeah, the shipping costs are high. I guess I'll pass on it, but nice to see blu sales still happening.

[JaylisJayP]

Run Lola Run was a b**** of a title to find today. I hate how alot of the bigger chains treat catalog titles like the plague. Best Buy no, Target no, Walmart no, FYE no.....finally found it at Borders. Borders by the way has the best selection of high def media known to man. They DO NOT miss a title. The only place that even comes close to them is Newbury Comics but their prices are so good that they sell out quick (and it's an hour drive).

But I mean damn you can walk into Borders look at their Blu-ray selection and be like "wait a minute this movie actually came out for Blu-ray? really I never knew". But anyways they of course have their downside....awful prices. I had to drop $38 on Man on Fire there because it was no where else around here. Run Lola Run was $28 which I imagine is a sucky price (probably could be had for $20) but what are you going to do.

I couldn't find this one anywhere, either today. Ended up getting it on Buy.com for $23 dlvd. I'll probably get it on Monday.

[IceRat]

Run Lola Run was a b**** of a title to find today. I hate how alot of the bigger chains treat catalog titles like the plague. Best Buy no, Target no, Walmart no, FYE no.....finally found it at Borders. Borders by the way has the best selection of high def media known to man. They DO NOT miss a title. The only place that even comes close to them is Newbury Comics but their prices are so good that they sell out quick (and it's an hour drive).

But I mean damn you can walk into Borders look at their Blu-ray selection and be like "wait a minute this movie actually came out for Blu-ray? really I never knew". But anyways they of course have their downside....awful prices. I had to drop $38 on Man on Fire there because it was no where else around here. Run Lola Run was $28 which I imagine is a sucky price (probably could be had for $20) but what are you going to do.
Amazon.com

clearly until retailers get their _ _ _ _ together there is no better choice than buying online

it was b&m retailers that I'm sure lead the charge for one HDM format, now it is time for them to act accordingly and reset the stores....

catalog has been slim pickins at the outset of the format roll out (though others including here tend to buy anything no matter how awful it is just because it is a HD title) but as poor as the number of skus has been retail has been even worse at keeping the few key ones in stock

[PrimeBane]

Cool new tech coming soon. :)

http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/2321/206/

Imagine no need for cables... :D

[JaylisJayP]

Interesting, if of minimal impact.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/LG/LG_to_Continue_HD_DVD_Support/1484

[kawai7]

I bought it.


just seeing who is still buying HD-DVDs after the announcement.

If you got a 5.1 setup, let me know how the DD+ audio track sounds.

[PrimeBane]

I have a line on an Onkyo 605 at a pretty good price for Canada... for those that have it, are you happy with it? I'd be pretty pumped to start enjoying lossless so much earlier that I orginally thought...

[PrimeBane]

And are any of you actually able to take advantage of DTS HD Master Audio yet? I know you can't with the PS3 at this point...

[Chugga]

I couldn't find this one anywhere, either today. Ended up getting it on Buy.com for $23 dlvd. I'll probably get it on Monday.

Amazon.com

clearly until retailers get their _ _ _ _ together there is no better choice than buying online

it was b&m retailers that I'm sure lead the charge for one HDM format, now it is time for them to act accordingly and reset the stores....

catalog has been slim pickins at the outset of the format roll out (though others including here tend to buy anything no matter how awful it is just because it is a HD title) but as poor as the number of skus has been retail has been even worse at keeping the few key ones in stock

I'm not sure if JaylisJayp will recall this because we are going back months....probably over an entire year now. But back when this thread was alot younger I was having a hell of a time trying to find Blu-ray titles I wanted. It was pissing me off and at one time I was like "screw it I'm going hd dvd I can't stand this crap of never getting a movie I want". But anyways everyone was like "well you can just go on amazon.com" and my rational behind always saying no (and believe me it's a weird rational) but I feel like I'd go overboard if I had every single movie ever released at my fingertips. I basically swore off ever shopping for movies on Amazon or any other online store unless there is just some absolutely ridiculous deal that can't be passed up (bogo's, $11.99 titles, etc).

I honestly never shop online. I would rather go without ever owning a title (I'm still on a year long search for Courage Under Fire) then have every single title I want. It's really my one and only way of keeping my buying habits in check. I take what they give me around here.

[IceRat]

good enough Chug
like I said, I've seen the lack of restraint given some of the movie choice purchases posted here :p

[JaylisJayP]

just seeing who is still buying HD-DVDs after the announcement.

If you got a 5.1 setup, let me know how the DD+ audio track sounds.

I will...it'll be probably be after the weekend, though. I'll post my thoughts when I watch it.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm not sure if JaylisJayp will recall this because we are going back months....probably over an entire year now. But back when this thread was alot younger I was having a hell of a time trying to find Blu-ray titles I wanted. It was pissing me off and at one time I was like "screw it I'm going hd dvd I can't stand this crap of never getting a movie I want". But anyways everyone was like "well you can just go on amazon.com" and my rational behind always saying no (and believe me it's a weird rational) but I feel like I'd go overboard if I had every single movie ever released at my fingertips. I basically swore off ever shopping for movies on Amazon or any other online store unless there is just some absolutely ridiculous deal that can't be passed up (bogo's, $11.99 titles, etc).

I honestly never shop online. I would rather go without ever owning a title (I'm still on a year long search for Courage Under Fire) then have every single title I want. It's really my one and only way of keeping my buying habits in check. I take what they give me around here.

I actually do remember this. And, just to show you how good my memory is, I remember you breaking this rule when DeepDiscountDVD had Planet Earth for $54 or so, also about a year ago

[PrimeBane]

Rumor only, but we may see a 360 BD addon as early as May.

http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/J7L7H2R4

[JaylisJayP]

Well, I received what probably amounts to my last HD DVD "haul" today.

American Gangster
Elizabeth - from Barnes and Noble.com
Interpreter - from Barnes and Noble.com
The Island - From XploitedCinema

Also got my B2G1 blu-rays on Amazon.

Million Dollar Baby
The Patriot
Secret Window

Man, I kinda want to bite on that JR.com sale, but it doesn't look like they take paypal. Oh well, probably for the better.

[Chugga]

I actually do remember this. And, just to show you how good my memory is, I remember you breaking this rule when DeepDiscountDVD had Planet Earth for $54 or so, also about a year ago

Yeah I gotta admit it's pretty crazy that you remember that. But I mean that was a great price for Planet Earth, I wasn't going to find it any cheaper then that.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Well the fire sale has already started at my LRS. They have returned all their new HD-DVD's and only have used left. I picked up The Invasion and American Gangster used for $8.99 each:eek:

[Chugga]

Well, I received what probably amounts to my last HD DVD "haul" today.

American Gangster
Elizabeth - from Barnes and Noble.com
Interpreter - from Barnes and Noble.com
The Island - From XploitedCinema

Also got my B2G1 blu-rays on Amazon.

Million Dollar Baby
The Patriot
Secret Window

Man, I kinda want to bite on that JR.com sale, but it doesn't look like they take paypal. Oh well, probably for the better.

Them not taking paypal killed me, but by time I figured it out (on the last part of checkout) I was too far in. The deal was too good to pass up. I basically ordered every movie left that I didn't have from them...they've been running this deal for like the last 4 months on and off so I figured why not just get it over with. Now I'm done with JR deals unless they finally change their titles.

[JaylisJayP]

PS3. This is the best option and what everyone will recommend in this thread.

agreed, PS3 is the way to go.

[JaylisJayP]

Them not taking paypal killed me, but by time I figured it out (on the last part of checkout) I was too far in. The deal was too good to pass up. I basically ordered every movie left that I didn't have from them...they've been running this deal for like the last 4 months on and off so I figured why not just get it over with. Now I'm done with JR deals unless they finally change their titles.

Nice, in another year I'll be like "I also remember that time you bit on the J&R.com deal."

[JaylisJayP]

Well the fire sale has already started at my LRS. They have returned all their new HD-DVD's and only have used left. I picked up The Invasion and American Gangster used for $8.99 each:eek:

That's insane, American Gangster JUST came out today, how the hell did you get it used?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

at the local record store I go to. I think someone must of bought it today and read that HD-DVD went under so they just sold it or didn't like it.

[Chugga]

Nice, in another year I'll be like "I also remember that time you bit on the J&R.com deal."

Nah I'm done online now for good, thats a promise (at least for a while). Unlike you I've only supported one format so far so in a way it saved me a ton of money. But now with Universal making movies on Blu-ray and I'm assuming Paramount in the near future I can't be screwing around and getting borderline titles anymore just because they are on sale. I got alot of good stuff to catch up on and I can only imagine come summer/fall the shelves are going to be flooded with stuff that I'm going to want.

I gotta be a little smarter with what I buy.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I will be checking out their chain of stores for the next 2 weeks and hopefully get some good deals.

[JaylisJayP]

Nah I'm done online now for good, thats a promise (at least for a while). Unlike you I've only supported one format so far so in a way it saved me a ton of money. But now with Universal making movies on Blu-ray and I'm assuming Paramount in the near future I can't be screwing around and getting borderline titles anymore just because they are on sale. I got alot of good stuff to catch up on and I can only imagine come summer/fall the shelves are going to be flooded with stuff that I'm going to want.

I gotta be a little smarter with what I buy.

Yeah, don't we all. :)

[CoachB]

Any announcements on when to expect Universal and Paramount Blu-Ray titles out??

[Chugga]

In unrelated news I watched Run Lola Run tonight and I've gotta say it was probably the weirdest transfer I've ever sat down and watched. For a catalog title the transfer is actually pretty damn sharp throughout most of the movie (4 star quality). But there are these certain scenes that you can tell are shot with a completely different camera and they are just out of left field because you can tell they are really really cleaned up and enhanced for high def, but the source itself is so bad that it still looks like polished crap.

Best thing I can relate it to is when you're watching a movie in high def and in one of the scenes the character is watching tv and it kinda zooms in to show you what he's watching and in the back of your head you're saying "wow the picture of this movie is amazing, but that tv is just so damn bad theres no way you can clean it up".

Overall I say it's a must buy if you're a fan because I think it's the best you'll see Run Lola Run....the bad scenes that are scattered here and there aren't a testiment to a bad transfer or lack of effort, just the source material was just well below par.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

All I care about with the recent events is....now that there's pretty much a "winner"....I want my damn Lord of the Rings movies in hi def god dammit!

[Chugga]

Any announcements on when to expect Universal and Paramount Blu-Ray titles out??

Nothing yet, I'd assume we'll get a press release soon with Universals Blu-ray intentions. Theoretically they could have movies out in April. I can definately see myself walking into a Best Buy and picking up Charlie Wilson's War on Blu-ray day/date. Right now they are probably just trying to fill out their release schedule and see where everything falls before letting the cat out of the bag. When they do have a press release maybe it's me overhyping it but I think it will blow Blu-ray fans out of the water. I'm talking an entire 2 quarters worth of title after title after title.

As for Paramount who the hell knows. They could have copies of Blades of Glory and Transformers ready to ship as we speak but who knows with them. Their foot is somewhat lodged in their mouth right now, so they are probably picking their words very carefully for when they finally do end the silence.

[kawai7]

I'm very careful when picking catalog titles on Hi-Def. I've seen lots of poor transfers and some that are just a tad step up from the Standard DVD. So from now I just pick up new stuff unless a review clearly states that they really cleaned it up alot from the original source master.

Sleepy Hollow on Blu-Ray was my worst pick. I love Sleepy Hollow and got it on Standard DVD but after seeing it on Blu-Ray, I wish I hadn't picked it up.

All I gotta say is grain grain grain.


HD-DVD movies that I have that I wanna double-dip to get on Blu-Ray are Transformers and The Kingdom mainly because I know they can do much better on the audio on Blu-Ray compared to what they already got.

[Chugga]

You ever watch house of flying daggers? Talk about a movie with all the potential in the world to look like demo material and then it fell completely on it's face.

[rsoaker23]

Hopefully never. The 360 only outputs HD DVD's with Dolby Digital 5.1/DTS and doesn't support ANY of the HD audio formats that are used on Blu-ray movies. A Blu-ray add-on for the 360 would be crippled right out of the box.

Cmon..you dont think M$ is gonna push a blu ray add-on? weather is supports certain audio formats or not they will sell TONS of them..

[JaylisJayP]

I figured by now SOMEONE would've reviewed Michael Clayton on blu-ray. I can't find a write-up anywhere.

[Hanky Panky]

I figured by now SOMEONE would've reviewed Michael Clayton on blu-ray. I can't find a write-up anywhere.

Here ya go bub...
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/spinsheet021508.html

[JaylisJayP]

Here ya go bub...
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/spinsheet021508.html

Thanks, but I think this is a review of the DVD.

[Hanky Panky]

Thanks, but I think this is a review of the DVD.

Ah...I'd imagine you'll have to be patient as the movie was just released this week.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Everyone should check out their local stores and post what the current stock level is for HD-DVD software. Also post any deals that might be going on

[Hanky Panky]

Everyone should check out their local stores and post what the current stock level is for HD-DVD software. Also post any deals that might be going on

You think retail will slash prices on existing inventory?

[PrimeBane]

Sleepy Hollow on Blu-Ray was my worst pick. I love Sleepy Hollow and got it on Standard DVD but after seeing it on Blu-Ray, I wish I hadn't picked it up.

All I gotta say is grain grain grain.



Believe me, you're not the only one that got burnt on that title :(

In the movie's defensive, the grain is intentional, but it makes for poor HD viewing.

[PrimeBane]

You think retail will slash prices on existing inventory?

If they don't return it to the supplier, then yes, we'll see slashed pricing at some point... I just hope it's sooner rather than later.

[Hanky Panky]

If they don't return it to the supplier, then yes, we'll see slashed pricing at some point... I just hope it's sooner rather than later.

I can't see what the advantage would be for a supply return since the copies would have to be destroyed.

Course...why would retail advertise the cut in prices when that space could be devoted to an advertiser willing to pay for the spot.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I know most of the Movies will be returned, but they should slash prices on the players. And it would be interesting to see what deals are out there

[PrimeBane]

I can't see what the advantage would be for a supply return since the copies would have to be destroyed.

Course...why would retail advertise the cut in prices when that space could be devoted to an advertiser willing to pay for the spot.

My hope is the distributor will liquidate the stock to bargain websites and stores for dirt cheap.

[stupidsuck]

I know most of the Movies will be returned, but they should slash prices on the players. And it would be interesting to see what deals are out there

this is one of the better players right?


So it begins: Toshiba's HD-A3 falls to $99 at Circuit City, comes with 7 free HD DVDsPosted Feb 20th 2008 9:26AM by Darren MurphFiled under: Industry, HD DVD, Players, ToshibaIt's

not like there has been any shortage of deals on HD DVD hardware over the past few months or anything, but now that Toshiba (and almost everyone else on the planet) has officially yanked support for the format, prices are beginning to plummet en masse. First on the docket is the HD-A3 at Circuit City, which now sits at just $99.99 and comes with seven free titles, two of which are 300 and Bourne Identity. So yeah, if you've been waiting for this moment to snap up the failed format for cheap, hop on in -- but if we were betting souls, we'd say holding out just a wee bit longer would actually be in your wallet's best interest.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/20/so-it-begins-toshibas-hd-a3-falls-to-99-at-circuit-city-come/

[Hanky Panky]

My hope is the distributor will liquidate the stock to bargain websites and stores for dirt cheap.

After a quick check at Amazon....it looks like they are running a 50% off HD-DVD sale. Prices seem to average around $15-20 per disc.

Link here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6323982_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000195491&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=196P94WE4A7QVMM2HHJK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=363530901&pf_rd_i=390987011)

[PrimeBane]

this is one of the better players right?

The A3 is their entry level player... its an okay player compared to the rest.

[Wardo30]

I hope Blu Rays don't go up in price once they control the market

[rsoaker23]

I hope Blu Rays don't go up in price once they control the market

its hard to tell..they could afford to lose more money on players now rather than throwing it a movie companys..we'll have to wait and see..i picked up the PS3..just seems like the most logical reason..upgradable BD player and a powerful gaming system..

[PrimeBane]

The possibility does exist for prices to go up, but the BDA companies still have to compete against each other... it's in the best interest for Panasonic, Sharp, LG and Samsung to get an inexpensive good quality player out there to compete with the PS3.

I'm more fearful that we'll see less "killer" BD sales like bogos :(

[ToightLikeATiger]

There hasnt been a "great" BOGO since xmas time really. All of the ones lately have been limited to select titles. They need a big BOGO where every title is included.

[stupidsuck]

The A3 is their entry level player... its an okay player compared to the rest.

I see, my bad. I thought the A2 was the entry level one

[PrimeBane]

The A2 was the second generation entry level player... and it's a better model than the A3 (third generation entry level player).

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im gonna hit a few BB's and CC's this afternoon. I will report my findings

[PrimeBane]

If you ever wanted the HD Scape HD DVD set, now is the time to get them for cheap.

http://www.hdscape.com/pd_hdscape_hd_dvd_bundle.cfm

Offer expires tonight.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

^^ that is a good price

[PrimeBane]

For my Canadian brothers... in light of FutureShop's announcement yesterday (ie will promote BD and liquidate HD DVD) new HD DVDs are supposedly going to be 75% off at the end of the month (next week).

Hopefully I can score a copy of BSG Season 1 :D

[JaylisJayP]

If you ever wanted the HD Scape HD DVD set, now is the time to get them for cheap.

http://www.hdscape.com/pd_hdscape_hd_dvd_bundle.cfm

Offer expires tonight.

I got all the way to the final checkout and had my credit card # inserted and everything and then bailed....It's $40 shipped, which yeah is a great price, but I just know I'll watch 2 minutes of one disc and never watch them again. I'd rather save the cash for when the next BBC title comes out, those are amazing.

[HollandX]

Hopefully I can score a copy of BSG Season 1 :D

Slow down there, tiger...

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/682/battlestargalactica_s1.html

then

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/2007_Year_in_Review/Best_(and_Worst)_High-Def_Discs_of_2007:_Kenneth_Brown/1300

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

Just snagged 30 Days of Night on BR at my nearest Wal Mart. Hurray for broken street dates.

[HollandX]

Late to the party.

Amazon Names Blu-ray 'Digital Format of Choice'
Wed Feb 20, 2008 at 09:18 AM ET

Though it will continue to stock movies on both high-def disc formats, Amazon.com said Wednesday that it will more prominently feature Blu-ray hardware and software products on its website.

In a just-issued press release, the web giant said it was making the move in an effort to "help demystify high definition entertainment for consumers."

"The high-definition landscape is rapidly changing, and consumers are looking for guidance on how to make the best high-definition buying decisions," said Peter Faricy, vice president of movies and music at Amazon.com. "In order to best serve our customers, Amazon is recommending Blu-ray as the preferred digital format and will continue to carry the 'Earth's Largest Selection' of Blu-ray products."

Faricy went on to say that Amazon customers had "clearly voiced their support for the Blu-ray format," with sales of Blu-ray movie titles increasing from just over half of high-definition sales to over three-quarters of our high-definition sales since early January.

Though Amazon's statement this morning echoes a similar announcement from Best Buy early last week, the future of the HD DVD format by now is a fait accompli, following primary HD DVD backer Toshiba's announcement Tuesday that it would drop all efforts to produce and market the format.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/High-Def_Retailing/Amazon_Names_Blu-ray_Digital_Format_of_Choice/1491

[PrimeBane]

It can't be any worse than the SD signal I'm forced to watch on my tv. :(

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

It can't be any worse than the SD signal I'm forced to watch on my tv. :(

Yea, the PQ is certainly better than SD...but, still disappointing...and the chances of the scratched disks is a pain in the ass.

[PrimeBane]

For $25 I'd take the chance I think :)

[PrimeBane]

Perhaps Paramount didn't get the memo...

There Will Be Blood HD DVD April 8th

2 Disk set with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Says_There_Will_Be_Blood_on_HD_DVD/1485

[WingNut 25]

Morning bump:

High def movies for sale. Prices are shipped:

Sleepy Hollow (HD-DVD): $13
Donnie Brasco (Blu Ray): $17
Fast and the Furious (HD-DVD): $15
Fifth Element (Blu Ray): $18
Big Fish (Blu Ray): $16
Blades of Glory (HD-DVD): $12
Galapagos (Blu Ray): $18
Kingdom of Heaven (Blu Ray): $20
The Kingdom (HD-DVD): $18
The Last Samurai (Blu Ray): $15
The Mummy (HD-DVD): $13
Pan's Labyrinth (HD-DVD): $20
Training Day (HD-DVD): $12

[Wofford29]

Perhaps Paramount didn't get the memo...

There Will Be Blood HD DVD April 8th

2 Disk set with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Says_There_Will_Be_Blood_on_HD_DVD/1485



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ewto16]

For what it is worth I saw a post online with a clip of an ad from FutureShop this upcoming week. Apparently, starting on Friday (In the US ads start on Sundays) the 360 is going down by $50 in all models. Not sure if this is a permenant price drop or not, but stores traditionally don't have sales on consoles.

Wonder if MS is dropping the price to counter some of the residual momentum the PS3 should pick up from HD-DVD going away.

[PrimeBane]

You guys don't still have FS in the US do you?

I think the FS drop is most likely just a Canadian price drop to reflect the equivalency of the US and CDN dollars.

[ewto16]

Perhaps Paramount didn't get the memo...

There Will Be Blood HD DVD April 8th

2 Disk set with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Says_There_Will_Be_Blood_on_HD_DVD/1485

I'm confused as to why Para/DW hasn't made any sort of announcement yet rearding Blu-ray. Is it possible they are actually locked into HD-DVD for the full 18 months and forced to support a dead format?

I guess I assume they have to figure out some way to get out of their contract without giveing anyone back some of that "supposed" payoff money they got in the first place. It would seem that since Toshiba killed it, the contract should be void, but what do I know.

By the way, BDA's payment of whatever to Warner was a WAY better investment than the money Toshiba paid Para/DW it seems.

[rsoaker23]

Perhaps Paramount didn't get the memo...

There Will Be Blood HD DVD April 8th

2 Disk set with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Says_There_Will_Be_Blood_on_HD_DVD/1485

Theres still gonna be movies produced for HD DVD...its just like when a gaming console dies theres still games that are put out...theres way too many players on the street..they know people will still buy them.

[rsoaker23]

there will still be new releases coming out through the end of this year and probably next year

[Hanky Panky]

there will still be new releases coming out through the end of this year and probably next year

And you base this assumption from what exactly?

[PrimeBane]

Theres still gonna be movies produced for HD DVD...its just like when a gaming console dies theres still games that are put out...theres way too many players on the street..they know people will still buy them.

I know :)

It just seems strange they are putting out news releases for new HD DVDs when they have yet to address the death of the format...

[rsoaker23]

And you base this assumption from what exactly?

So you dont think that they'll be anymore HD DVDs released?

[Wofford29]

Why can't they at least make the damn Bluray version as well? Give it to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hanky Panky]

So you dont think that they'll be anymore HD DVDs released?

Unless you're misinterpreting what the retail outlets have been announcing...no one plans to stock them on their shelves within the next few weeks and months...so one can surmise the release dates will be cancelled in that time span.

[ewto16]

Theres still gonna be movies produced for HD DVD...its just like when a gaming console dies theres still games that are put out...theres way too many players on the street..they know people will still buy them.

Define too many players? Toshiba is quoted as saying there are just over 1 million HD-DVD players sold total worldwide. That really isn't that many overall.

I assume that Para/DW are just going to release the HD-DVD movies that they already have pressed and mastered, since they already spent the time and money to do all of that. Maybe they can recoup some of that loss.

Also, they could just cancel them at the last minute as well. Blades of Glory was already shipped and when they went HD-DVD, they pulled all off them from the stores. So if they finally decided to just go Blu-ray, they could always pull them. More likely that they will just sell through what they have already done though.

Also, when a game console dies (Xbox, Gamecube, N64, PS1) 98% of the games are cutoff on the sytem. Usually only crap comes out. The only exception to this has been the PS2 which Sony actually continues to support.

[Tuckertank]

HD dvd's $10 each dlvd in US.

King Kong
The Italian Job - sealed
The Thing
Charlie Choc Fac - sealed
Children of Men
The Kingdom
Bourne ID
Darkman - sealed
Babel - sealed
Pitchblack - sealed
Swordfish - sealed
Firewall - sealed
Blackrain - sealed
Full Metal Jacket (original) - sealed

[HollandX]

I know :)

It just seems strange they are putting out news releases for new HD DVDs when they have yet to address the death of the format...

It came out early yesterday. http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8126935&postcount=9953

I assume they probably already had the presser ready to go.

[rsoaker23]

Unless you're misinterpreting what the retail outlets have been announcing...no one plans to stock them on their shelves within the next few weeks and months...so one can surmise the release dates will be cancelled in that time span.
Guess we'll have to wait and see...walmart and some retail outlets are saying there not stocking any NEW units after June 08..I'd bet money they will still pop up..weather at retail locations or online...there not going anywhere in a "couple weeks or months":rolleyes:

[PrimeBane]

It came out early yesterday. http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8126935&postcount=9953

I assume they probably already had the presser ready to go.

The announcement of the movies came yesterday... the specs came today. :)

I agree that the presser yesterday was done ahead of time, but the one today is a little more puzzling...

[ewto16]

Guess we'll have to wait and see...walmart and some retail outlets are saying there not stocking any NEW units after June 08..I'd bet money they will still pop up..weather at retail locations or online...there not going anywhere in a "couple weeks or months":rolleyes:

Technically they are. Toshiba said in thier press release that they were going to be pulling back the remaining stock I beleive by the end of March. I might be wrong. Feel free to correct me.

[GPWYANKEE]

Looking to get Arctic Tale HD Cheap if someone has it FS.

[Chugga]

Paramount is doing this purposely. Ignoring the fact that HD DVD is in fact considered dead by the very company you swore your loyalty to and while every other major studio or retailer has at least released a sentence or so about their intentions the biggest player left in the game hasn't said a word?

It's what they at Paramount likely consider brilliant marketing even though it's just a waste of our time. Paramount wants the spotlight all to themselves. Think about it, are we talking about Universal anymore? Nah they are in the bag, we are just anticipating when/what with them. If Paramount released a press release the same day it would get lost in the shuffle. Paramount most likely wants to make a big splash and drawing this out and pretending like it never happened is only making people more antsy for their press release.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I went back to my LRS and picked up the following titles for $8.99 each

Shooter
Next
Bourne Ulit.
Batman Begins

[HollandX]

The announcement of the movies came yesterday... the specs came today. :)

I agree that the presser yesterday was done ahead of time, but the one today is a little more puzzling...

weird

[ewto16]

You guys don't still have FS in the US do you?

I think the FS drop is most likely just a Canadian price drop to reflect the equivalency of the US and CDN dollars.

No, I saw it online somewhere referring to Canada. I didn't know that ads in canada started on Fridays as opposed to Sundays here.

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, you guys are kinda weird that way with your Sunday flyers. ;)

[PrimeBane]

Cloverfield has been unofficially announced for April 22nd on...




























DVD :p
No word on an high def version yet.

[avsfan21]

I bet it gets release on HD-DVD :p

[ewto16]

Cloverfield has been unofficially announced for April 22nd on...
DVD :p
No word on an high def version yet.

Awesome!! Now I can throw up on my couch at home.:p

Hope Paramount releases this on Blu-ray. The amount of special features that could be part of this disc is really astounding.

[PrimeBane]

Toshiba A35 for $169.99 US w/free shipping

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3304911&CatId=2356

And at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000U6AHZW/ref=nosim/panandscathed-20

[GPWYANKEE]

Toshiba A35 for $169.99 US w/free shipping

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3304911&CatId=2356

And at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000U6AHZW/ref=nosim/panandscathed-20


Wheres the deals on the X-A2?????:(:(

[PrimeBane]

I'm looking for you Garth... you're never on when I find them. :(

I just wish we'd see some of these deals in Canada at some point... I know some stores here have dropped the price on the A3 and A30, but I want an A35 or XA2 from a Canadian dealer just in case it craps out on me.

[vicnsand]

Wheres the deals on the X-A2?????:(:(

There's one for sale in the classifieds of digitalhome.ca

Nice price too. $375.

[thaderules]

HD dvd's $10 each dlvd in US.

King Kong
The Italian Job - sealed
The Thing
Charlie Choc Fac - sealed
Children of Men
The Kingdom
Bourne ID
Darkman - sealed
Babel - sealed
Pitchblack - sealed
Swordfish - sealed
Firewall - sealed
Blackrain - sealed
Full Metal Jacket (original) - sealed

You have PM!

[ewto16]

Are you HD-DVD guys just looking to get a cheap player now, so you have a backup in case your current one craps out? Just curious as to why you were looking for them. I would probably do that too if I were in your situation.

[GPWYANKEE]

Are you HD-DVD guys just looking to get a cheap player now, so you have a backup in case your current one craps out? Just curious as to why you were looking for them. I would probably do that too if I were in your situation.

Ive got about 100 HD Dvds and they are such great upconverters to boot.I want to move my A2 into my bedroom and get a better player for my main system.

[PrimeBane]

Are you HD-DVD guys just looking to get a cheap player now, so you have a backup in case your current one craps out? Just curious as to why you were looking for them. I would probably do that too if I were in your situation.

Not only for a backup, but for a better player as well. :)

I want an A35 or XA2 for the analogue out. I don't have a lossless receiver at this point and I can get by without one for a while longer and still enjoy lossless on HD DVD.

But that might change in the next week or so...

[SmartassBoiler]

If I owned HD-DVDs that I didn't want to sell and then re-buy on BluRay, I'd be waiting for a good deal on a hybrid player. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Are you HD-DVD guys just looking to get a cheap player now, so you have a backup in case your current one craps out? Just curious as to why you were looking for them. I would probably do that too if I were in your situation.

I went this route...picked up an A2 pretty cheap as a backup.

[grif32]

I am looking to upgrade my XA1 which is solid and zero issues to a A35 because it can bitstream all the new codecs. That the only reason.

Plus having an extra is not a bad idea.

[CoachB]

When Toshiba made there announcement, that automatically dropped Para and Uni from their contracts. So they are free to do what they want.I'm confused as to why Para/DW hasn't made any sort of announcement yet rearding Blu-ray. Is it possible they are actually locked into HD-DVD for the full 18 months and forced to support a dead format?

I guess I assume they have to figure out some way to get out of their contract without giveing anyone back some of that "supposed" payoff money they got in the first place. It would seem that since Toshiba killed it, the contract should be void, but what do I know.

By the way, BDA's payment of whatever to Warner was a WAY better investment than the money Toshiba paid Para/DW it seems.

[SBrooks1]

Downloaded and watched Gone Baby Gone today and I really really enjoyed it. Excellent acting all around. Casey Affleck really shined here. Loved all the Bostonian accents and how they cursed all the time. Loved the twists at the end too...

[jmcc000]

On these Harmony remotes, can you have two DVR/Tivo type boxes? I have one through cable and Direct TV.
Thanks

[grif32]

Xbox 360 Add-on going to be $49.99

http://xboxfamily.com/xf/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1440&Itemid=1

[PrimeBane]

On these Harmony remotes, can you have two DVR/Tivo type boxes? I have one through cable and Direct TV.
Thanks

It depends on the remote... the higher function ones allow a lot more customization.

The 880 would allow you to do it.

[PrimeBane]

Still unoffical... Cloverfield on HD DVD April 22nd :)

[freezerfuel]

Big thanks to Mr. Prime, I received Stardust and Children of Men today and it didn't cost me a dime. Thanks!

[PrimeBane]

Glad they arrived quickly :)

If Children of Men give you trouble playing, let me know and I can contact amazon. Hopefully it's a newer pressing.

[freezerfuel]

Will do, thanks. :D

[freezerfuel]

Not sure if this has been posted yet but JR is having a sale, some BD titles as low as $11.99.

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/movie04/

[SBrooks1]

Xbox 360 Add-on going to be $49.99

http://xboxfamily.com/xf/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1440&Itemid=1

Microsoft is about to mess up the HD format war one last time just for fun. Despite HD DVD officially being dead, the news we have is still going to tick off the Blu ray camp.

Holy hell can you say Microsoft fanboy to the extreme? That entire article made me throw up in my mouth a little. Yeah I'm sure discounting the add-on will really tick off the Blu-ray camp.... http://smiliesftw.com/x/laugh2.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

[Chugga]

Well I guess this is finally it. It's already over but finally the weird cloud around Paramount is gone. They will be going blu-ray....

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic60f3f2e7077b9b8dc969933f25fc601

All six major Hollywood studios are now in the Blu-ray Disc camp, a day after Toshiba has pulled the plug on HD DVD and Blu-ray became effectively the only next-gen game in town.

Paramount Home Entertainment quietly came onboard via a statement sent exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday: "We are pleased that the industry is moving to a single high-definition format, as we believe it is in the best interest of the consumer," the statement reads. "As we look to (begin) releasing our titles on Blu-ray, we will monitor consumer adoption and determine our release plans accordingly."

No further details were given.

[kawai7]

its all over finally

[Chugga]

Yeah the article goes on to say you'll likely start seeing the first batch of Universal and Paramount titles late spring/early summer so thats cool news.

[GPWYANKEE]

Looking to buy one of these Blu Rays cheap if someone has one

Flyboys
Bigfish
Swordfish
Lethal Weapon 1 or 2
Edward Scissorhands
Total Recall
Alien vs Predator

Need it to complete a trade hopefully

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Here's the link again for all hi-def movie sales

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8104035&postcount=9515



Also by chance, anyone selling TMNT on either blu or HD? I'm looking for a cheap copy. :o

And if I cannot find a 60gb P3 soon I might have an extra copy of Spiderman 3 if I have to buy the 40gb version, so if anyone needs a Spidey 3 on blu lmk.

[Tuckertank]

HD dvd's $10 each dlvd in US. (updated).

King Kong
The Italian Job - sealed
The Thing
Charlie Choc Fac - sealed
The Kingdom
Bourne ID
Darkman - sealed
Swordfish - sealed
Firewall - sealed
Blackrain - sealed
Full Metal Jacket (original) - sealed

Children of Men - SOLD GRIF32
Babel - SOLD YANKEE TIM
Pitchblack - SOLD MATTW62001

[SackExchange]

For all of you that are going to keep buying HD-DVD's. What are you going to do down the road if/when your player takes a crap? Maybe I should buy a few A3's incase someone might be in a desperate need of one $$$.:D:D

[GPWYANKEE]

For all of you that are going to keep buying HD-DVD's. What are you going to do down the road if/when your player takes a crap? Maybe I should buy a few A3's incase someone might be in a desperate need of one $$$.:D:D


By the time my players die the next generation format will be coming down the shoot i figure.

[ewto16]

Well I guess this is finally it. It's already over but finally the weird cloud around Paramount is gone. They will be going blu-ray....

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic60f3f2e7077b9b8dc969933f25fc601

Please release Cloverfield and Transformers ASAP.

[GPWYANKEE]

Looking to buy one of these Blu Rays cheap if someone has one

Flyboys
Bigfish
Swordfish
Lethal Weapon 1 or 2
Edward Scissorhands
Total Recall
Alien vs Predator

Need it to complete a trade hopefully


Somebodys got to have one of these crappers

[SBrooks1]

Daaaaamn, just popped in the Shoot 'Em Up Blu-ray and cranked up the audio. Easily one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Granted I'm only getting the 1.5 MB DTS core from my PS3 but damn it's loud and oh so clear. :eek:

Question, if I buy one of the receivers you guys talk about all the time (remind me of the brand/model numbers again) and I hook it up to my PS3 via HDMI, what kind of audio would I get from a DTS-MA 7.1 Blu-ray?

[ewto16]

Somebodys got to have one of these crappers

I might have swordfish when my 5 free Blu-rays show up, but that could be weeks from now.

I avoided all those crappy movies. :p

[GPWYANKEE]

How big a difference is there in the HD A35 versus the XA2??

[grif32]

Daaaaamn, just popped in the Shoot 'Em Up Blu-ray and cranked up the audio. Easily one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Granted I'm only getting the 1.5 MB DTS core from my PS3 but damn it's loud and oh so clear. :eek:

Question, if I buy one of the receivers you guys talk about all the time (remind me of the brand/model numbers again) and I hook it up to my PS3 via HDMI, what kind of audio would I get from a DTS-MA 7.1 Blu-ray?

I dont think the PS3 as of YET can bitstream DTS-MA. I get all these codecs confused sometimes so dont quote me on it if this is the correct one or not. I dont think it can either. Lets face it, if it could they would have done it by now.

PS3 the only time you want to bitstream anything right now is with DVD's everything else set PS3 to PCM

[HollandX]

How big a difference is there in the HD A35 versus the XA2??


Noo!! Don't go to the dark side!! Keep your focus!!

XA2!!

[GPWYANKEE]

Noo!! Don't go to the dark side!! Keep your focus!!

XA2!!


I want to in the worst way:o

[PrimeBane]

I dont think the PS3 as of YET can bitstream DTS-MA. I get all these codecs confused sometimes so dont quote me on it if this is the correct one or not. I dont think it can either. Lets face it, if it could they would have done it by now.

PS3 the only time you want to bitstream anything right now is with DVD's everything else set PS3 to PCM

This is correct... the PS3 doesn't have a true HDMI 1.3a port, thus you can't even send DTS-MA to a receiver for decoding. Hopefully we see DTS-MA decoding on the PS3 very soon.

[PrimeBane]

For all of you that are going to keep buying HD-DVD's. What are you going to do down the road if/when your player takes a crap? Maybe I should buy a few A3's incase someone might be in a desperate need of one $$$.:D:D

Toshiba actually makes a pretty damn good product. My first DVD player was a Toshiba (purchased in '99) and it still works like a charm even today. :)

Most of us are taking advantage of upgrading our entry level players and 360 addons to the higher end players that are being liquidated at some pretty great prices.

However, I wouldn't stockpile anything... there will be pleanty to go around.

[WingNut 25]

Somebodys got to have one of these crappers

I've got Big Fish for sale. $15 shipped.

[grif32]

How big a difference is there in the HD A35 versus the XA2??

HD PQ is the same but where the XA2 stands out is with SD DVD's. Sometimes you think its HD you are watching. Truely great machine.

But the word is the Onkyo 805 HD DVD player is the BEST of them ALL if you can find one.

Chris

[WingNut 25]

High def movies for sale. Prices are shipped in the US (Canada add a buck):

HD-DVD
Superman II Director's Cut: $12
Smokin' Aces: $15
Troy: $10


Blu Ray
The Patriot: $
Invincible: $12
Big Fish: $15
The Last Samurai: $14

[PrimeBane]

But the word is the Onkyo 805 HD DVD player is the BEST of them ALL if you can find one.

Chris

And afford one :(

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3405674&CatId=2356

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Well just got from a Target and found a 60gb P3 and snagged that puppy right up!! :D I would have liked to have found one at WM so I can use my wifes 10% off since she works there, but every WM around here does not have anymore 60gb's. I also didn't get the $40 giftcard at Target since they said it was only given for the 40gb system. So I paid full price for a 60gb and one game. :o

[Hanky Panky]

I also didn't get the $40 giftcard at Target since they said it was only given for the 40gb system. So I paid full price for a 60gb and one game. :o

No disrespect but that wasn't the smartest move for a purchase. You can easily expand that hard drive space with a 160GB external for $60. The 40gb w/giftcard was a no-brainer.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Oh yeah, since I got the 60gb I wont have an extra blu ray Spidy3 for trade. I did pick up Cars at Best Buy for $20 and I wanted to get POTC At Worlds End but I didn't notice that movie was not on the sale list and I got denied at the check out counter.

I'm so happy to finally be on the Blu bandwagon. I already had Fantastic 4 Rise of the SS and Spidey 3 so I at least got a few movie to watch on it (well as soon as my HDMI cables come in). And as far as HDDVD, I don't mind still buying HDDVD's as long as I can find them for cheap. :D

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

No disrespect but that wasn't the smartest move for a purchase. You can easily expand that hard drive space with a 160GB external for $60. The 40gb w/giftcard was a no-brainer.

My main thing was BC (backwards compatibility). There are a ton of P2 games I never got to play and a huge libary of games my kids can play also. And I wasn't about to buy a P2 like most people say I should do, I just don't have the room for another system and more wires to deal with.

[PrimeBane]

No disrespect but that wasn't the smartest move for a purchase. You can easily expand that hard drive space with a 160GB external for $60. The 40gb w/giftcard was a no-brainer.

Unless he wanted the backwards compatibility, card readers and extra USB ports. :)

The 60GB is still the most complete PS3 made.

EDIT: see, he beat me to it :)

[grif32]

No disrespect but that wasn't the smartest move for a purchase. You can easily expand that hard drive space with a 160GB external for $60. The 40gb w/giftcard was a no-brainer.

Unless he has a crap load of PS2 games to play then its a good move.

Edit: PB and Manny must have been typing all at the same time

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

lol :)


What does suck is Keith just reminded me about the 5 free blu ray movies. I didn't get anything from Target about that so I guess unless it's on Sony's web-site (or another website) I'm screwed out of 5 freebies :o.

[JaylisJayP]

lol :)


What does suck is Keith just reminded me about the 5 free blu ray movies. I didn't get anything from Target about that so I guess unless it's on Sony's web-site (or another website) I'm screwed out of 5 freebies :o.

i think you should be able to find a form online somewhere...i know you could with the HD DVD deal.

[PrimeBane]

Offer ended Jan 31... sorry Manny :(

http://www.bluraysavings.com/

[oaktown2000]

lol :)


What does suck is Keith just reminded me about the 5 free blu ray movies. I didn't get anything from Target about that so I guess unless it's on Sony's web-site (or another website) I'm screwed out of 5 freebies :o.


Even worse....you could of had my 60g for $399...instead of $499 :o

[HollandX]

Even even worse... If you had bought it between the hours of 2:45am-3:46am on a day when the moon was red, you could have gotten a free car!

[grif32]

lol :)


What does suck is Keith just reminded me about the 5 free blu ray movies. I didn't get anything from Target about that so I guess unless it's on Sony's web-site (or another website) I'm screwed out of 5 freebies :o.

You are to late it ended Jan 31st I believe..

[grif32]

Even worse....you could of had my 60g for $399...instead of $499 :o

IF he wanted to open another CC and was approved. Not many people want to open another CC since its not good for your Credit.

[Daig12]

I just got my Sony 810 receiver in, and I'm trying to hook everything up, with no avail.

My problems:

1. HD cable box via HDMI cable works just fine, via input 6 on my TV

2. PS3 only seems to work via HDMI direct to the TV, but not via HDMI through the receiver.

Also, I banana clipped my red/black speaker wires into the correct slots, but I can only get sound through my front left and right cubes. When I run a test using the included mic, everything kicks in.

HELP!!!!

Thanks......

[oaktown2000]

IF he wanted to open another CC and was approved. Not many people want to open another CC since its not good for your Credit.


No....he could of had my personal 60g PS3. And I don't require a CC.

[Hanky Panky]

Unless he wanted the backwards compatibility, card readers and extra USB ports. :)
The 60GB is still the most complete PS3 made.


I meant how he opted to pay $100 more for 20gb more of space in the 60GB instead of buying the 40GB than using that $40 gift card and buying an external hard drive with that money.

He could have easily expanded 120GB for only a few bucks more using the card. ;)

[dayday6]

Even worse....you could of had my 60g for $399...instead of $499 :o


Not really, he has a brand new never used system with a full 1 year warranty from Sony.

He made the right move.

[burngwngs]

so, any word or rumor of a HD to BD exchange program?

[TheRedOx]

I just got my Sony 810 receiver in, and I'm trying to hook everything up, with no avail.

My problems:

1. HD cable box via HDMI cable works just fine, via input 6 on my TV

2. PS3 only seems to work via HDMI direct to the TV, but not via HDMI through the receiver.

Also, I banana clipped my red/black speaker wires into the correct slots, but I can only get sound through my front left and right cubes. When I run a test using the included mic, everything kicks in.

HELP!!!!

Thanks......

Really wish I knew and could help. Just sounds like you've got a lot to do in the setup menus of the AVR regarding sources and inputs though. Best bet is to find the thread for that Sony receiver over at avsforum and you'll find all the answers.

[PrimeBane]

I'm not familiar with the receiver, but if it doesn't autosense the HDMI input, you'll have to switch it manually. (ie HDMI1, HDMI2, etc)

As for the speaker problem, if you have a copy of Star Wars or any THX DVD lying around, run the speaker setup test in it. What source were you using for sound and how was it connected to the receiver when only the front speakers would produce?

I just got my Sony 810 receiver in, and I'm trying to hook everything up, with no avail.

My problems:

1. HD cable box via HDMI cable works just fine, via input 6 on my TV

2. PS3 only seems to work via HDMI direct to the TV, but not via HDMI through the receiver.

Also, I banana clipped my red/black speaker wires into the correct slots, but I can only get sound through my front left and right cubes. When I run a test using the included mic, everything kicks in.

HELP!!!!

Thanks......

[PrimeBane]

so, any word or rumor of a HD to BD exchange program?

rumor... but it's mostly just wishful thinking.

I'd be very surprised to see any sort of exchange program...

[grif32]

No....he could of had my personal 60g PS3. And I don't require a CC.


LOL I missed that. Good deal. I might have someone who might be interested if you are wanting to get rid of it. I can ask him tonight if you like.

Chris

[oaktown2000]

Really wish I knew and could help. Just sounds like you've got a lot to do in the setup menus of the AVR regarding sources and inputs though. Best bet is to find the thread for that Sony receiver over at avsforum and you'll find all the answers.

lol....great avatar

[Daig12]

I'm not familiar with the receiver, but if it doesn't autosense the HDMI input, you'll have to switch it manually. (ie HDMI1, HDMI2, etc)

As for the speaker problem, if you have a copy of Star Wars or any THX DVD lying around, run the speaker setup test in it. What source were you using for sound and how was it connected to the receiver when only the front speakers would produce?

How would I switch the HDMI input manually?

The receiver detects the HDMI for the cable box, but not the PS3. When I first got the HD cable box and hooked it up, the TV assigned it to video 6. Would the TV do that again for a 2nd HDMI source?

[grif32]

I just got my Sony 810 receiver in, and I'm trying to hook everything up, with no avail.

My problems:

1. HD cable box via HDMI cable works just fine, via input 6 on my TV

2. PS3 only seems to work via HDMI direct to the TV, but not via HDMI through the receiver.

Also, I banana clipped my red/black speaker wires into the correct slots, but I can only get sound through my front left and right cubes. When I run a test using the included mic, everything kicks in.

HELP!!!!

Thanks......

Take the PS3 HDMI and plug it in to the slot where your cable is in since you know that works. If it works then its in the set-up menu to make that HDMI input active.

[oaktown2000]

LOL I missed that. Good deal. I might have someone who might be interested if you are wanting to get rid of it. I can ask him tonight if you like.

Chris

Well...there is no dire need for me to sell it.....I'm just trying to "buck" the system.

I have the 60g. And I have the Sony rewards CC. I also do not own any PS2 games and do not plan on buying any. I get 8 times the amount of reward points if I order from Sony Style. Sooooo.....if I can sell my 60g (which I really don't have to have....since I don't need the BC and the extra 20G doesn't matter)....for what a 40G costs...I'll order a new 40G and get the extra reward points....putting me that much closer to a Sony 910...or possibly even an ES series receiver :D

[HollandX]

Unless he wanted the backwards compatibility, card readers and extra USB ports. :)

The 60GB is still the most complete PS3 made.

I meant how he opted to pay $100 more for 20gb more of space in the 60GB instead of buying the 40GB than using that $40 gift card and buying an external hard drive with that money.

He could have easily expanded 120GB for only a few bucks more using the card. ;)

Huh? He paid $100 more for 20GB of space, PS2 backwards compatibility, card readers, and extra USB ports.

Just like PrimeBane said.

[Hanky Panky]

Huh? He paid $100 more for 20GB of space, PS2 backwards compatibility, card readers, and extra USB ports.

Backwards compatibility...ok I'll go with that. Although I can't imagine what the video must look like on those dated graphics, especially on the PS2 games...yeeeesh.

[PrimeBane]

There should be an "input mode" button on the front of the receiver (the picture I have is crap so I can't make the text out exactly... cycle through it. The different inputs should read on the display.

You should only have 1 cable going from the receiver to the tv, so there should be no need for the tv to do anything other than display the picture.

How would I switch the HDMI input manually?

The receiver detects the HDMI for the cable box, but not the PS3. When I first got the HD cable box and hooked it up, the TV assigned it to video 6. Would the TV do that again for a 2nd HDMI source?

[ewto16]

I've heard confirmation from a few sources now that the 80GB system has actually been cancelled by Sony. I haven't seen one in my local Best Buy for a few weeks either.

[grif32]

How would I switch the HDMI input manually?

The receiver detects the HDMI for the cable box, but not the PS3. When I first got the HD cable box and hooked it up, the TV assigned it to video 6. Would the TV do that again for a 2nd HDMI source?


If you are using the Receiver for HDMI switching and your TV only has one HDMI input then you will assign the Cable box and PS3 to "Video 6". Not two different imputs.

Also make sure you have the PS3 switch to HDMI as well..

The receiver should "Switch" sources for you. But I do not know enough about your receiver.

Chris

[ewto16]

Anyone interested in a used copy of COD4 for the PS3? Great condition.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

Anyone interested in a used copy of COD4 for the PS3? Great condition.
How much?

[Daig12]

Thanks for the help everybody, but it's not working. The PS3 by itself to the TV via HDMI works fine, as does the HD cable box. The HD cable box to the receiver using the "Sat" setting also works fine. I did create a thread over at avsforums, hopefully someone there can help.

[grif32]

Thanks for the help everybody, but it's not working. The PS3 by itself to the TV via HDMI works fine, as does the HD cable box. The HD cable box to the receiver using the "Sat" setting also works fine. I did create a thread over at avsforums, hopefully someone there can help.

Well since you know that using "Sat" worked for the cable why not plug the PS3 in that to see if the PS3 outputs video if not then its a setting in your PS3 if it does then its a setting on another input on your receiver.

Do you have 2 or more HDMI inputs and 1 out on your receiver? Of so then try above.

[PrimeBane]

I don't believe anyone posted this, but this is good news for a real quality BD player. :)

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/20/oppo-next-to-create-a-new-blu-ray-player/

[JaylisJayP]

I'm getting a jump on swap meet Friday.

Anyone interested in Mass Effect 360?

Would take any blu's I don't already own...

[IceRat]

would love to see this on BD

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/graphics/news3/24_S1SE.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Probably just a matter of time before Fox tries to gouge us on those boxed sets...

[PrimeBane]

I bit the bullet and bought an A35 tonight. I'll give a try to see what this lossless hype is all about. :)

[ToightLikeATiger]

I have Madden 08 for the Xbox 360 available for sale or trade. $35dlvd to sell it. Or will trade it for Blu Ray or HD-DVD's. My want list is below. Also if you have a good deal on multiple for sale of the below listed Id be interested in buying them for right price :)

Casino Royal BD
The Condemned BD
The Rock BD
Con Air BD
Pirates 1,2 & 3 BD
The Die Hard Collection BD
Trading Places BD
Payback BD or HD-DVD
Rocky Balboa BD
The Marine BD
Gone in 60 Seconds BD
Scent of a Women HD-DVD
Smokey and the Bandit HD-DVD
Smokin Aces HD-DVD
Fearless HD-DVD
The Mummy HD-DVD
The Mummy Returns HD-DVD
The Scorpion King HD-DVD
The Rundown HD-DVD
Happy Gilmore HD-DVD
Assault on Precinct 13 HD-DVD

[freezerfuel]

Will trade PS3 Rainbow Six Vegas for a game that's actually fun or a couple movies.

I also have Alpha Dog and Blue Planet HD DVD's still for trade. Meh, nobody wants these stinkers.

DVDaf Wishlist... http://freezerfuel.dvdaf.com/wish-list

[GPWYANKEE]

Have Blu Rays and HD FT

Haves

Bluray

Layer Cake
Legend of Zorro
Ultraviolet
Hollowman Directors Cut

HD

Italian Job
Bone Collector
Transformers
Polar Express(Sealed)

XBOX 360

Elder Scrolls of Oblivion Collectors Edition

Needs

Bluray

Gone Baby Gone
Rocky
Queen Concert-Either Format
Disturbia
Arctic Tale
Seabiscuit
Old Boy
Pursuit of Happiness
Man on Fire
Carlitos Way
The Pianist
Smallville Season 6
Black Snake Moan(Either)
Lucky Number Slevin


Wii Games

[grif32]

Does anyone collect Mcfarlane figures anymore or do you come here for HD stuff?

I gave up collecting and now all my money goes into HD.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Does anyone collect Mcfarlane figures anymore or do you come here for HD stuff?

I gave up collecting and now all my money goes into HD.

Chris

Just Yankee pieces

[SBrooks1]

My God Pearl Harbor's Blu-ray uncompressed soundtrack is amazing! It completely envelopes you all around!! I need a HDMI receiver so damn bad.... :(

[avsfan21]

Now if only Pearl Harbor was good movie. :p

[JaylisJayP]

Have Blu Rays and HD FT

Haves

Bluray

Layer Cake
Legend of Zorro
Ultraviolet
Hollowman Directors Cut

HD

Italian Job
Bone Collector
Transformers
Polar Express(Sealed)

XBOX 360

Elder Scrolls of Oblivion Collectors Edition

Needs

Bluray

Gone Baby Gone
Rocky
Queen Concert-Either Format
Disturbia
Arctic Tale
Seabiscuit
Old Boy
Pursuit of Happiness
Man on Fire
Carlitos Way
The Pianist
Smallville Season 6
Black Snake Moan(Either)
Lucky Number Slevin


Wii Games

PM

[JaylisJayP]

Does anyone collect Mcfarlane figures anymore or do you come here for HD stuff?

I gave up collecting and now all my money goes into HD.

Chris

I completely stopped collecting figures except for Chicago Bulls/Blackhawks/Bears/White Sox pieces.

I've actually been selling off as much of my collection as I can on the BST board. The only non-Chicago figures I plan to keep are my Snowy Brady and 49ers Rice.

And..........since it's swap meet Friday. I'm always happy to trade figures for blu's or HD DVD's!!!!

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427339

[JaylisJayP]

My God Pearl Harbor's Blu-ray uncompressed soundtrack is amazing! It completely envelopes you all around!! I need a HDMI receiver so damn bad.... :(

Is it just HDMI that opens the door to uncompressed audio...or do you need a receiver that can specifically support high-definition audio formats....and are the 2 different?

I'm still a little in the dark as to how the audio works.

[ewto16]

My God Pearl Harbor's Blu-ray uncompressed soundtrack is amazing! It completely envelopes you all around!! I need a HDMI receiver so damn bad.... :(

Hey, since you use TVserity a lot, what are some good tips? What are the things that I should look for in a video to ensure I get good quality on my TV? I'm watching a copy of AG right now and it is OK at best quality wise.

Blacks are really crushed and it is sort of pixely in scenes with a lot of black. Also, the picture seems zoomed, but my TV isn't doing it.

Thanks!!

[ewto16]

I completely stopped collecting figures except for Chicago Bulls/Blackhawks/Bears/White Sox pieces.

I've actually been selling off as much of my collection as I can on the BST board. The only non-Chicago figures I plan to keep are my Snowy Brady and 49ers Rice.

And..........since it's swap meet Friday. I'm always happy to trade figures for blu's or HD DVD's!!!!

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=427339

I'm all over that Niners Rice if you ever want to sell it. I've always wanted one. I too have a Snowy Brady that I bought for $25 bucks because the comic book shop guy needed guitar strings. I love that story.

I sort of stopped collecting as well. I used to grab a lot of figures and they just take up too much space and I don't really do anything with them. Right now I have 29 figures just sitting around that I need to open to display or do something with. This doesn't even include all the figs that I still have in boxes.

Now I just collect Niners figures, collector's edition/exclusives, and figs that are cool to display (favorite players/poses). The last few figs I bought were White Niners 3-pack, Frank Gore, and Bo Jackson.

[SmartassBoiler]

Does anyone collect Mcfarlane figures anymore or do you come here for HD stuff?

I gave up collecting and now all my money goes into HD.

Chris

I pick up a few favorite pieces here and there, but I'm strongly debating dumping my entire collection.

[PrimeBane]

Is it just HDMI that opens the door to uncompressed audio...or do you need a receiver that can specifically support high-definition audio formats....and are the 2 different?

I'm still a little in the dark as to how the audio works.

This area is REALLY messy so bear with me (I'm not even sure I fully understand it).

You don't need an HDMI receiver to enjoy lossless. If you have an older receiver (like myself) and it has 6 channel PCM analogue input AND your HD DVD or BD player has PCM 6 channel analogue out AND the player decodes the proper the codec (or the disk has uncompressed PCM) then you can enjoy lossless. However, analogue out generally only comes on higher end players like the Toshiba XA2 or Toshiba A35. And while the Panasonic BD30 has analogue out, it doesn't decode lossless, so it's only good for uncompressed PCM I guess. All current 1.1 capable BD players and their functionality are listing in this link to AVS (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6201817&postcount=1)

HDMI receivers won't always work either due to the different version of HDMI ports.

Any HDMI port will send PCM over it. However this is only good if your player does the decoding. To bitstream the audio to the the receiver for decoding, you must have a HDMI 1.3a compliant player and HDMI 1.3a compliant receiver. If you're missing one or the other, forget about bitstreaming.

Since most of us own PS3s here (not an HDMI 1.3a compatible device), once they update it to decoding DTA HD Master audio, you can get by with any HDMI receiver to enjoy all lossless formats (we can already enjoy Dolby TruHD and uncompressed PCM). The PS3 will do all the decoding and send PCM to the receiver.

I think I got that right... I'm never sure about the PCM or bitstream part.

[PrimeBane]

I still collect a few McF figures... mostly just Oilers. But I'll probably buy some of the Halo 3 stuff when it comes out.

And I usually pick up chase figures when I find them. :)

[avsfan21]

I have sold most of mine off. I only have a few left that arent Avs, Broncos or Lundqvist. I about sold my M's Griffey but I just couldnt go through with it.

[SBrooks1]

Hey, since you use TVserity a lot, what are some good tips? What are the things that I should look for in a video to ensure I get good quality on my TV? I'm watching a copy of AG right now and it is OK at best quality wise.

Blacks are really crushed and it is sort of pixely in scenes with a lot of black. Also, the picture seems zoomed, but my TV isn't doing it.

Thanks!!

I'm a huge movie downloader and I download a lot of DVDRIP XviD's. When I play them through TVersity through my PS3 I know the quality won't be very good. But it's close to DVD quality and for movies I have no plan on buying or renting it's perfectly acceptable for me. Sometimes there is pixelation but it's just something I deal with. One thing I do like is for movies that only have 2 channel stereo sound, the PS3 simulates surround sound and takes some of the soundtrack and puts it to my rears. Bottom line is I don't stream movies for quality, I stream them for ease of use to watch them quickly.

[ewto16]

One thing I do like is for movies that only have 2 channel stereo sound, the PS3 simulates surround sound and takes some of the soundtrack and puts it to my rears.

Explain further please....

[SBrooks1]

Explain further please....

I don't know how to explain it. It just happens automatically. I'm using optical from my PS3 to my old 6.1 Kenwood receiver. When I play a movie that only has the 2-channel sound, the PS3 simulates Dolby Surround and takes some of the audio and throws it to my surrounds. Sometimes it sounds really good surprisingly.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just picked up Con Air at BB for $14.99. Wanted The Rock as well but they didnt have it in stock :(

[JaylisJayP]

This area is REALLY messy so bear with me (I'm not even sure I fully understand it).

You don't need an HDMI receiver to enjoy lossless. If you have an older receiver (like myself) and it has 6 channel PCM analogue input AND your HD DVD or BD player has PCM 6 channel analogue out AND the player decodes the proper the codec (or the disk has uncompressed PCM) then you can enjoy lossless. However, analogue out generally only comes on higher end players like the Toshiba XA2 or Toshiba A35. And while the Panasonic BD30 has analogue out, it doesn't decode lossless, so it's only good for uncompressed PCM I guess. All current 1.1 capable BD players and their functionality are listing in this link to AVS (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6201817&postcount=1)

HDMI receivers won't always work either due to the different version of HDMI ports.

Any HDMI port will send PCM over it. However this is only good if your player does the decoding. To bitstream the audio to the the receiver for decoding, you must have a HDMI 1.3a compliant player and HDMI 1.3a compliant receiver. If you're missing one or the other, forget about bitstreaming.

Since most of us own PS3s here (not an HDMI 1.3a compatible device), once they update it to decoding DTA HD Master audio, you can get by with any HDMI receiver to enjoy all lossless formats (we can already enjoy Dolby TruHD and uncompressed PCM). The PS3 will do all the decoding and send PCM to the receiver.

I think I got that right... I'm never sure about the PCM or bitstream part.

Thanks....sometime down the road I'll spring for one of those real nice receivers...right now I'm happy with 5.1 surround.

[HollandX]

I still collect a few McF figures... mostly just Oilers. But I'll probably buy some of the Halo 3 stuff when it comes out.

And I usually pick up chase figures when I find them. :)

I used to have all NHL 6" and 12", and all NFL 6" and 12".

Damn, I forgot about all that. I sold them all off a few years ago. Now I just have the 3 Kovalchuks and 2 Hossas.

[JaylisJayP]

Just picked up Con Air at BB for $14.99. Wanted The Rock as well but they didnt have it in stock :(

heh, come down here, my Best Buy had like a dozen of The Rock and Crimson Tide in stock.

[grif32]

I have sold most of mine off. I only have a few left that arent Avs, Broncos or Lundqvist. I about sold my M's Griffey but I just couldnt go through with it.

NEVER SELL THAT :mad:

Even if I wasnt a huge Griffey fan, its still one of the nicest pcs Mcfarlane has ever done.

Chris

[WingNut 25]

I pretty much gave up on SPs too. I still have my Yankees, Colts, Red Wings and random players I like (Crosby, Malkin and Pujols to name a few).

[burngwngs]

Originally Posted by SBrooks1
One thing I do like is for movies that only have 2 channel stereo sound, the PS3 simulates surround sound and takes some of the soundtrack and puts it to my rears.

not for nothing but this didn't dound right.:p

[SBrooks1]

not for nothing but this didn't dound right.:p

It's probably not be a feature of the PS3 because when I hit the select button while it's playing it says 2-channel. It's probably a feature of my receiver. Either way it's pretty cool.

[PrimeBane]

I'd always heard their was a payoff to Warner, but I'd never heard the amount... $400 million (not that it matters now).
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080220.RBLURAY20/TPStory/?query=Toshiba

Just me thinking out loud, but IMO this is how it all went down before the Warner switch.

Warner wanted to go one way or the other and quite possibly preffered HD DVD... they'd only go HD DVD if someone from the Blu side came over. They had large monetary offers from either side.

They found a taker in Fox... but Fox went back to Sony to see if they'd sweeten the pot. Sony did, Fox backed out and Warner, wanting an end, took the Sony offer.

[oaktown2000]

Bluray
Ultraviolet


Humor me......how much for this POS?

[GPWYANKEE]

Humor me......how much for this POS?

POS:eek::eek:Im offended by that:p

Rather trade it bro

[oaktown2000]

Does anyone collect Mcfarlane figures anymore or do you come here for HD stuff?

I gave up collecting and now all my money goes into HD.

Chris

Nope. I'm into Blu Rays....and 1/4 Scale Premium Format statues from Sideshow...and that's it. Only visit this board because it's a habit and there are a few boardies I actually like.

This area is REALLY messy so bear with me (I'm not even sure I fully understand it).

You don't need an HDMI receiver to enjoy lossless. If you have an older receiver (like myself) and it has 6 channel PCM analogue input AND your HD DVD or BD player has PCM 6 channel analogue out AND the player decodes the proper the codec (or the disk has uncompressed PCM) then you can enjoy lossless. However, analogue out generally only comes on higher end players like the Toshiba XA2 or Toshiba A35. And while the Panasonic BD30 has analogue out, it doesn't decode lossless, so it's only good for uncompressed PCM I guess. All current 1.1 capable BD players and their functionality are listing in this link to AVS (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6201817&postcount=1)

HDMI receivers won't always work either due to the different version of HDMI ports.

Any HDMI port will send PCM over it. However this is only good if your player does the decoding. To bitstream the audio to the the receiver for decoding, you must have a HDMI 1.3a compliant player and HDMI 1.3a compliant receiver. If you're missing one or the other, forget about bitstreaming.

Since most of us own PS3s here (not an HDMI 1.3a compatible device), once they update it to decoding DTA HD Master audio, you can get by with any HDMI receiver to enjoy all lossless formats (we can already enjoy Dolby TruHD and uncompressed PCM). The PS3 will do all the decoding and send PCM to the receiver.

I think I got that right... I'm never sure about the PCM or bitstream part.

I'm still trying to figure out, with using the PS3 as my player, what is the best receiver I need to get to enjoy the most out of my Blu Rays. Obviously...the most expensive one would probably do the trick....but for example...I'm looking in the area of the Oknyo 605 or 805...or Sony 810 or 910.

I'd like......7.1 audio......and to be able to play almost all of the tracks available on Blu Rays. It also will be my "movie" receiver...as I do not intend to listen to music on it.....so I don't care about that. And I need at least two HDMI ins....preferably 3.

[PrimeBane]

I'm still trying to figure out, with using the PS3 as my player, what is the best receiver I need to get to enjoy the most out of my Blu Rays. Obviously...the most expensive one would probably do the trick....but for example...I'm looking in the area of the Oknyo 605 or 805...or Sony 810 or 910.

I'd like......7.1 audio......and to be able to play almost all of the tracks available on Blu Rays. It also will be my "movie" receiver...as I do not intend to listen to music on it.....so I don't care about that. And I need at least two HDMI ins....preferably 3.

Since your PS3 would do any decoding, you could get by with just about any HDMI receiver with 7.1. If you bought a receiver that had HDMI 1.3a and decoded TruHD and DTS HD Master, it would be more for a future player than anything.

[ewto16]

I'd always heard their was a payoff to Warner, but I'd never heard the amount... $400 million (not that it matters now).
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080220.RBLURAY20/TPStory/?query=Toshiba

Just me thinking out loud, but IMO this is how it all went down before the Warner switch.

Warner wanted to go one way or the other and quite possibly preffered HD DVD... they'd only go HD DVD if someone from the Blu side came over. They had large monetary offers from either side.

They found a taker in Fox... but Fox went back to Sony to see if they'd sweeten the pot. Sony did, Fox backed out and Warner, wanting an end, took the Sony offer.

$400 Million to Warner pwns $150 Million to Para/DW :p:D

[ewto16]

I know nothing about these, but saw it in my email and I know you guys are looking for them.

HD-DVD A3

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3304908&sku=T24-9148

[PrimeBane]

Thanks, but the A3s can be had for $99 or less now. :)

[ewto16]

Thanks, but the A3s can be had for $99 or less now. :)

It shows up as 89.99 on my screen after the $60 instant rebate. Do you not see that?

[PrimeBane]

No sir... it comes up as $129.99 on my screen with a $20 rebate.

I guess that site is prejudice against Canadians. ;)

[ewto16]

No sir... it comes up as $129.99 on my screen with a $20 rebate.

I guess that site is prejudice against Canadians. ;)

Understandably so. :D

[ewto16]

HD-DVD exchange for those of you that bought these goofy HD-DVDs.

http://www.hdscape.com/cat_upgrade.cfm

They are also on sale!!

http://www.hdscape.com/cat_hdscape.cfm