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

[JaylisJayP]

LOL you and garth are the ONLY two people I have meet that liked that movie.

did you Like american gangster?

I love Zodiac :)

I liked them both, actually.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm compiling my "Friday Free For All Blu Ray Sale" list :D

Stay tuned...
prices are slashed.......
stock must be reduced.....
rock bottom pricing......
buy one get three free...

ok...not really....but I thought I'd start drumming up some interest :p

This needs to become tonight's Thursday Free For All....I can't wait to see what's for sale....of course, I probably own them all already. :D:D:D

[JaylisJayP]

:eek::eek::eek::eek:I saw it at the theatre when it was first released-Always been a huge fan.Rutger Hauer makes the film in my opinion.Probably his best film except for maybe The Hitcher.

Is this the one with Sean Bean? Is this really a good flick?

[SBrooks1]

The initial attack scene in Independence Day is now my new Blu-ray audio demo. :D

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

:eek::eek:Who the hell hasnt seen Blade Runner????:eek::eek:

:o Uh, me. :o


I might get one of those 5 disk sets once I find an HD DVD set on clearance & I have the extra $$ for it. But for right now I've already got my next 3 movie buys ready for next week. :) (but might have to see what Keith has to get rid of :D )

[JaylisJayP]

:o Uh, me. :o


I might get one of those 5 disk sets once I find an HD DVD set on clearance & I have the extra $$ for it. But for right now I've already got my next 3 movie buys ready for next week. :) (but might have to see what Keith has to get rid of :D )

It's down to like $20 on Amazon I think.

[imaginegrafix]

Anybody want dan in real life for $16 dlvd?

Edit: SOLD

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Went back to FYE today, I found a mis-marked Star Trek S1 Hd set for $44 after store credit and the 40% coupon it came out to $11. Also picked up Planet Earth for $36 on BD

[edschmoe]

:o Uh, me :o

me too :)

[GPWYANKEE]

me too :)


Adam-I must be the oldest fart in this thread:(

[GPWYANKEE]

Went back to FYE today, I found a mis-marked Star Trek S1 Hd set for $44 after store credit and the 40% coupon it came out to $11. Also picked up Planet Earth for $36 on BD


I might be the Irish one but youve apparently gotten all the Irish luck:(;)Nice pickups.

[grif32]

Watched Hit Man last night. It was ok. Was kinda tired so I will finish it today.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Watched Hit Man last night. It was ok. Was kinda tired so I will finish it today.

Chris

Its not bad-No academy award winner but not bad.

Saw August Rush last night and loved it.

[grif32]

Its not bad-No academy award winner but not bad.

Saw August Rush last night and loved it.

Yeah the action was kinda lame but its an OK movie at best.

I want to August Rush. Heard good things about it.

[imaginegrafix]

Anybody want dan in real life for $16 dlvd?

Edit $14 dlvd - didn't know about the $10 coupon SOLD

[GPWYANKEE]

Edit $14 dlvd - didn't know about the $10 coupon

$12.00 Dlvd and im an owner

[imaginegrafix]

You ever pick up that U2 HD DVD?

$15 for both?

[GPWYANKEE]

You ever pick up that U2 HD DVD?

$15 for both?


Yup-Got the U2 one

[imaginegrafix]

Alright - I'm gonna see if anyone wants it for $14 first ($12 to cheap for me when I paid $25 3 days ago - yeah, I'm an idiot for not checking coupons first)

[imaginegrafix]

DIRL is gone - might have some other movies today if I get around to going through 'em.

[grif32]

Ok who has what for sale today?

[GPWYANKEE]

Bring on the movies

[Tuckertank]

Last of my HD for sale, need to get rid of these so if there's anything you want I'll give you a great price. All 8 for $50 dlvd in US.

king kong
the kingdom
the thing
bourne id
darkman
babel
firewall
blackrain

[ewto16]

No firefly's here

Firefly is the TV series serenty was based off.

There are alot of people that loved Firefly but hated Serenity...

You don't have fireflys in NY? Weird....

Serenity was decent. I enjoyed it. Never saw the Firefly series though, but I would like to at some point. Loved Buffy and Angel.

American Gangster was OK. I was expecting something a lot more than what it was for all the hype it received. Just not as good as I expected.

Still haven't seen Zodiac, but I would like too.

Tremors is a funny movie. Not great, but entertaining.

[ewto16]

:eek::eek:Who the hell hasnt seen Blade Runner????:eek::eek:

Add me to the list of people that has never seen or heard of Blade Runner until it came out on Blu-ray.

[GPWYANKEE]

Add me to the list of people that has never seen or heard of Blade Runner until it came out on Blu-ray.

Im getting very depressed:(

[ewto16]

Im getting very depressed:(

I like Harrison Ford a lot, so I'm interested in seeing it. When did it come out? I was born in 76 so I don't know if it was released yet or not.

[grif32]

Im getting very depressed:(

LOL and you thought I was the only one..

I would like to see it and might grab it for the right price.

Chris

[grif32]

You don't have fireflys in NY? Weird....

Serenity was decent. I enjoyed it. Never saw the Firefly series though, but I would like to at some point. Loved Buffy and Angel.

American Gangster was OK. I was expecting something a lot more than what it was for all the hype it received. Just not as good as I expected.

Still haven't seen Zodiac, but I would like too.

Tremors is a funny movie. Not great, but entertaining.

I agree with AG. It was ok but got boring. I to was expecting alot more.

Chris

[imaginegrafix]

Add me to the list of people that has never seen or heard of Blade Runner until it came out on Blu-ray.

Me neither

I agree with AG. It was ok but got boring. I to was expecting alot more.

Chris

Same here, maybe my expectations were too high - was a decent flick, but it was just missing something.....

[GPWYANKEE]

Blade Runner came out in 1982-It was then rereleased at theatres in a Directors Cut in 1992.

[JaylisJayP]

Went back to FYE today, I found a mis-marked Star Trek S1 Hd set for $44 after store credit and the 40% coupon it came out to $11. Also picked up Planet Earth for $36 on BD

what a steal on Star Trek....i'd love to find one of these clearanced somewhere. I'd pay a decent amount for it, too.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I know of one other FYE that has a used copy for $125, with the 40% off coupon and my backstage pass I can get it for $62.50 + Tax. LMK if your interested

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hey Grif, Im gonna check out a couple FYE's for you. I know I can grab GBG for you.

[GPWYANKEE]

I want a cheap copy of August Rush on Blu Ray if anybody comes across one.

[ewto16]

Blade Runner came out in 1982-It was then rereleased at theatres in a Directors Cut in 1992.

Well, I would have been 5-6 then, so that explains why I didn't see it. Since I lived in a little podunk town growing up, I wouldn't have had the chance to see the 1992 release either. We either didn't have a theater at the time, or it was busy showing second rate movies.

[ewto16]

Sounds like FYE has some good deals on stuff. I wish there was one near me. The only one I know of is on the other side of town and I'm not driving 30 minutes to maybe get something.

[grif32]

Hey Grif, Im gonna check out a couple FYE's for you. I know I can grab GBG for you.

Thanks a ton.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Im getting very depressed:(

I've seen it... but it's been a long time. 15 years or so I think...

[GPWYANKEE]

I've seen it... but it's been a long time. 15 years or so I think...


Thank God:o

[Wofford29]

In case no one saw it yet....


Batman Begins Bluray slated for July 8th.:D


This makes me a happy man!

[PrimeBane]

Took them long enough...

[jmcc000]

I have
The Sopranos Season 6 part 2 for $30 shipped or will trade for movies i dont have

[SBrooks1]

Lots of feasting on the HD DVD carcass this week....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/chart-1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/chart-2.jpg

[burngwngs]

Don't know if it was mentioned but i-robot got an awesome review. I'm ordering it right now.
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/613/irobot.html

[SBrooks1]

Don't know if it was mentioned but i-robot got an awesome review. I'm ordering it right now.
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/613/irobot.html

That review was just posted less than 5 min ago so, no it hasn't been mentioned :p

[PrimeBane]

I never thought I Robot was a 4 star movie... IMO, it was OK at best.

[Kleptos18]

In case no one saw it yet....


Batman Begins Bluray slated for July 8th.:D


This makes me a happy man!


Warner Home Video will release Batman Begins on Blu-ray Disc July 8 (prebook June 3) in anticipation of the July 18 theatrical release of its sequel, The Dark Knight. The HD DVD version of the movie is one of the fading format’s top sellers.

Two Blu-ray editions are in the works: a single-disc version at $28.99, and as part of a limited-edition gift set at $49.99. The gift set also includes a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, exclusive photos, script pages, storyboards, five collectible Batman Begins postcards and $7.50 in movie cash toward a Dark Knight ticket. Both the standalone version and gift set Blu-ray releases include an exclusive comic book prologue to The Dark Knight.

Warner also will re-release Batman Begins on DVD, re-packaged as a $39.92 gift set that includes a 128MB Batman flash drive, the collectible postcards and movie cash. A Warner spokesperson said the DVD includes all the content from the 2005 two-disc special edition DVD set.

The critically acclaimed Batman Begins, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale as Batman, grossed more than $205 million at the domestic box office and was overwhelmingly selected as the greatest superhero movie of all time in an AgentDVD.com poll, earning 40% of the votes.

Also due July 8 is the new direct-to-video animated anthology Batman: Gotham Knight, an anime-inspired film that chronicles Bruce Wayne’s journey to become Batman. Warner offers a single-disc DVD at $24.98, a two-DVD special edition at $29.98, and on Blu-ray Disc at $34.99. The movie also debuts day-and-date on pay-per-view, on-demand and for download.

i'll be grabbing the special edition

[Kleptos18]

hmmm. odd.

Xbox 360 with Blu Confirmed?

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?p=845829#post845829

Microsoft is planning a brand new Xbox that will include a Blu-ray drive. Confirming that Sony and Microsoft are in talks, a senior Sony President has claimed that the move will not hurt the Japanese consumer electronics company.
Sony has confirmed that they are in talks with Microsoft about offering a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360. Reported exclusively on SmartHouse 4 weeks ago it has also been revealed that the two competitors are discussing the possibility of a Blu-ray drive being built into the Xbox 360 console as opposed to a standalone model similar to the HD DVD model that Microsoft recently dumped.

Confirming our original story (See http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/J7L7H2R4&n bsp;Chief Executive of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer has that the company will now support Blu-ray. "We've already been working on, for example, in Windows, device driver support for Blu-ray drives and the like, and I think the world moves on", said Ballmer at Microsoft's Mix08 internet conference. "Toshiba has moved on. We've moved on, and we'll support Blu-ray in ways that make sense", he said.

[grif32]

hmmm. odd.

Xbox 360 with Blu Confirmed?

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?p=845829#post845829

Microsoft Denies Xbox 360 with Blu

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51748

[imaginegrafix]

Lots of feasting on the HD DVD carcass this week....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/chart-1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/chart-2.jpg

The hell is the BDA doing?

Everyone has dropped HD DVD support but the numbers haven't improved at all recently - this is exactly what I was worried about, they are sitting on their hands thinking everyone will just adopt the format now.

[PrimeBane]

Well, there really hasn't been a major BD release until No Country for Old Men came out.

I'm sure we'll see BD steam ahead with next week's numbers.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just got done watching Blade Runner for the first time. Although it was well done, it wasn't my cup of tea.

[GPWYANKEE]

I just got done watching Blade Runner for the first time. Although it was well done, it wasn't my cup of tea.


:(Im in the minority:(

[PrimeBane]

Well, Blade Runner is not for all... I found it really hard to get into the first time I watched it.

If you're expecting another Star Wars, don't bother.

I intend to give BR another chance once I can find a HD copy for cheap. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I knew it was a Sci-Fi movie, it was just weird. The toy makers toys were creepy to say the least. Prime I have a copy on HD for $15 + shipping LMK if you want it

[JaylisJayP]

Next week's numbers will be majorly skewed toward blu. It was probably one of the biggest release week's yet to date for the format.

[grif32]

I just got done watching Blade Runner for the first time. Although it was well done, it wasn't my cup of tea.

LOL. What didnt you like about it?? Now I have to watch it.

Also can you please add jesse james to my list.

Thanks again for the help

Chris

[PrimeBane]

I knew it was a Sci-Fi movie, it was just weird. The toy makers toys were creepy to say the least. Prime I have a copy on HD for $15 + shipping LMK if you want it

SOLD :D

PM me a total and I'll PayPal you today. :)

[HollandX]

I never thought I Robot was a 4 star movie... IMO, it was OK at best.

I thought it was a 0 star movie.

[freezerfuel]

Update on the Schmartz IR adapter with on/off feature.

I got this a few weeks ago and set it up right away... I haven't had a whole lot of time to play around with it to much but it does work, but only partially. No problems setting it up to the 880... actually there wasn't any setup at all, it's already setup to work with the programming of your PS3. Just plug and play. Only problem is it will turn off with the remote but I can't get the on feature to work despite placing the sticky thing in multiple places. It's not that big of a deal though because I'll usually need to walk over to the PS3 to put a movie or game in anyway. Just glad I can finally use my Harmony to control all the equipment.

Okay, it's Friday, time to go shopping... I got a big list this week. :D

[grif32]

I am legend Blu Ray $18.95 at Amazon. Go get it while its this low


http://www.amazon.com/Am-Legend-Blu-ray-Will-Smith/dp/B0013FBS20/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205521283&sr=8-2

[PrimeBane]

WooHoo... Amazon.com preorder price guarantee baby! :D

[ewto16]

Shipping makes it over $20, unless I can find something else I really want to get free shipping.

[Hanky Panky]

Shipping makes it over $20, unless I can find something else I really want to get free shipping.

You can get Barry Manilow's Christmas for $6.99 which should just inch you over the $25 mark. :D

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WaIdg82xL._AA240_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Because-Its-Christmas-Barry-Manilow/dp/B00004WKA6/ref=pd_bbs_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1205522595&sr=8-12

[ewto16]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!!! I think I'll continue to pass.

I'm assuming I can get it for a similar price around here at BB or CC next week. Anyone know what the new sale price is going to be on it?

You can get Barry Manilow's Christmas for $6.99 which should just inch you over the $25 mark. :D


http://www.amazon.com/Because-Its-Christmas-Barry-Manilow/dp/B00004WKA6/ref=pd_bbs_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1205522595&sr=8-12

[Hanky Panky]

You'll regret it when it's December and yer all cozy by the fire with yo lady friend. ;)

[HollandX]

WooHoo... Amazon.com preorder price guarantee baby! :D

What if it goes back up again? Do they go back and give you the lowest price it was after you ordered it?

[freezerfuel]

You can get Barry Manilow's Christmas for $6.99 which should just inch you over the $25 mark. :D

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WaIdg82xL._AA240_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Because-Its-Christmas-Barry-Manilow/dp/B00004WKA6/ref=pd_bbs_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1205522595&sr=8-12

LMAO, that's a deal and a half. :D

[Kleptos18]

Microsoft Denies Xbox 360 with Blu

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51748

I understand that. That's why I said odd.

That post I linked was today. and I red that denial yesterday.

[jackbauer]

Quick question. Us poor Canadians dont get free shipping from amazon.com correct? I have tried amazon.ca but they seem to suck compared to amazon.com

[HollandX]

I am legend Blu Ray $18.95 at Amazon. Go get it while its this low


http://www.amazon.com/Am-Legend-Blu-ray-Will-Smith/dp/B0013FBS20/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205521283&sr=8-2

Ordered! Thanks!

[HollandX]

I understand that. That's why I said odd.

That post I linked was today. and I red that denial yesterday.

It was referencing a link from February. That's ancient times, man. Surprised they had Internet back then.

[HollandX]

Quick question. Us poor Canadians dont get free shipping from amazon.com correct? I have tried amazon.ca but they seem to suck compared to amazon.com

Paging Mr. Bane. Mr. Bane, you have a telephone call at the front desk!

[Kleptos18]

WooHoo... Amazon.com preorder price guarantee baby! :D

Since I also pre-ordered it (last nite, no less at 25) do we need to do anything for the new price to be reflected.

[Tuckertank]

Thanks for the heads up, picked up I am Legend and Man on Fire for $38 dlvd.

[HollandX]

Since I also pre-ordered it (last nite, no less at 25) do we need to do anything for the new price to be reflected.

yeah that's what i was askin PB.

He has much to reply to when he returns.

I hope he's not trapped under a moose.

[ewto16]

National Health Care > Free Shipping

[ewto16]

Anyone ever watch WEEDS? I might get that Blu-ray if the show is any good.

[JaylisJayP]

National Health Care > Free Shipping

you can probably amend that to....

National Health Care + Canadian Dollar > Free Shipping + U.S. Dollar


Such a sad state of affairs...soon the peso will be stronger than the dollar.

[ewto16]

you can probably amend that to....

National Health Care + Canadian Dollar > Free Shipping + U.S. Dollar


Such a sad state of affairs...soon the peso will be stronger than the dollar.

Good point. :( Don't get me started on a political rant.... :mad:

[oaktown2000]

Sorry guys....last night was hectic.......ended up working late....then got home and my wife was in bed because she didn't feel well.....and our little 9 week old puppy turned into the devil himself.

So, in short, I did not have time to compile my "Friday Free For All Blu Ray Sale".

Instead...I will have to make it a "Sensational Saturday Sales Extravaganza"

:p

[Chugga]

Anyone ever watch WEEDS? I might get that Blu-ray if the show is any good.

My love for Blu-ray actually made me hooked on this show. I was in Walmart one day with absolutely nothing to buy and Weeds ended up catching my eye. It did 2 things that I really liked. One it was cheap...two it started off with season 1. Something that alot of Blu-ray studios should look at, if I'm bored, money is burning a hole in my pocket, and I want to buy a TV show on DVD I'm not going to start with season 3-5 you idiots.

But anyways showtime has absolutely amazing television shows. Weeds is awesome and Californication is probably the 2nd best show on TV. It's definately a show that you can get hooked on and for only $15-$20 why not? And with season 3 recently announced for Blu-ray release you know that if you do fall in love with the show you know it will at least be supported for the future.

[oaktown2000]

Such a sad state of affairs...soon the peso will be stronger than the dollar.

It will be a funny sight to see Mexico provide their own Border Patrol to stop immigrants from smuggling into their country ;)

[PrimeBane]

What if it goes back up again? Do they go back and give you the lowest price it was after you ordered it?

You get the lowest price up to 30 days after the item has shipped. :)

Although I think if it's still in preorder you get the discount automatically... if it's shipped, you have to ask for the discount.

[PrimeBane]

Quick question. Us poor Canadians dont get free shipping from amazon.com correct? I have tried amazon.ca but they seem to suck compared to amazon.com

That's correct... they bend us over HARD on shipping... $8 for the first title and $3 for each additional title after. :(

If I didn't still have my 10% off discount from 2006, I'd quit ordering from them all together.

[PrimeBane]

Since I also pre-ordered it (last nite, no less at 25) do we need to do anything for the new price to be reflected.

yeah that's what i was askin PB.

He has much to reply to when he returns.

I hope he's not trapped under a moose.

I had to ask that question myself... apparently after the item ships you'll get an email stating that the preorder price was protected and you were indeed only charged the lowest price.

And yes, the moose is okay. ;)

[JaylisJayP]

Sorry guys....last night was hectic.......ended up working late....then got home and my wife was in bed because she didn't feel well.....and our little 9 week old puppy turned into the devil himself.

So, in short, I did not have time to compile my "Friday Free For All Blu Ray Sale".

Instead...I will have to make it a "Sensational Saturday Sales Extravaganza"

:p

Well, at least if it's delayed to Sunday you can use the same alliteration. But you're in trouble if it gets pushed to Monday.

"Morbid Monday Muck Market".....doesn't quite have the same ring ;)

[burngwngs]

Just ordered on BD:

I am Legend
i-Robot
No country for old men
Enchanted
30 Days of Night
Good luck Chuck
Primeval
Hitman

Can't wait to get them. I've only seen the first two listed.

[oaktown2000]

Well, at least if it's delayed to Sunday you can use the same alliteration. But you're in trouble if it gets pushed to Monday.

"Morbid Monday Muck Market".....doesn't quite have the same ring ;)

"Monday's Monsterous Merchandise Meltdown"

;)



I need to start writing the Sunday Sales ads :p

[jackbauer]

Thanks prime, as usual you are all knowing!!

[Chugga]

Just ordered on BD:

I am Legend
i-Robot
No country for old men
Enchanted
30 Days of Night
Good luck Chuck
Primeval
Hitman

Can't wait to get them. I've only seen the first two listed.

Primeval is one of the worst movies I own on Blu-ray and thats really saying something. Great premise, a couple of jump areas, but at the end of the day the movie asks you to be too stupid to watch the movie. It's not one of those movies that asks you to turn your brain off, it asks you to go sell your brain on the black market.

[grif32]

I understand that. That's why I said odd.

That post I linked was today. and I red that denial yesterday.

The story you posted is like a couple weeks old. I see someone just posted it today making it look like todays news.

But I am sure its old news.

I still think they will have something blu soon like an add on

[IceRat]

You can get Barry Manilow's Christmas for $6.99 which should just inch you over the $25 mark. :D

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WaIdg82xL._AA240_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Because-Its-Christmas-Barry-Manilow/dp/B00004WKA6/ref=pd_bbs_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1205522595&sr=8-12
damn, need to get a price adjustment ... I bought it at a much higher price

[IceRat]

The hell is the BDA doing?

Everyone has dropped HD DVD support but the numbers haven't improved at all recently - this is exactly what I was worried about, they are sitting on their hands thinking everyone will just adopt the format now.
what are they doing?
what they aren't doing is having to blow out their inventory of software at rock bottom prices

[Kleptos18]

The story you posted is like a couple weeks old. I see someone just posted it today making it look like todays news.

But I am sure its old news.

I still think they will have something blu soon like an add on

i probably just didn't delve deep enough. I looked at the post, saw todays date on it.

I'll still hold out hope that it'll happen, and then I can get rid of my elite and my ps3 probably.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Man I hate my TV. It took me 15 times to get the TV to stay on. I own a Mitsu 57" DLP WDY57. 4 out of every 5 times I go to turn it on I get a message saying " the tv will shut down in a few seconds, please check to see if the air flow is blocked" I have to go up to Circuit City where we bought it from and see if the 1yr warrenty has expired. Sorry about the rant

[grif32]

what are they doing?
what they aren't doing is having to blow out their inventory of software at rock bottom prices

They will have to blow some titles out soon. Prices are WAY to high

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Man I hate my TV. It took me 15 times to get the TV to stay on. I own a Mitsu 57" DLP WDY57. 4 out of every 5 times I go to turn it on I get a message saying " the tv will shut down in a few seconds, please check to see if the air flow is blocked" I have to go up to Circuit City where we bought it from and see if the 1yr warrenty has expired. Sorry about the rant

Checked out the Mitsu site and the warrenty has been extended another 2 yrs because of the problem. Gonna finish watching NCFOM and head up to CC

[imaginegrafix]

what are they doing?
what they aren't doing is having to blow out their inventory of software at rock bottom prices

ehh, they (BDA) should be agressive right now - I haven't seen any new ads...... not one, maybe I've missed them but it being tax return season and all..... you'd think they would want to try and capitalize on that and get people to splurge with that extra wad of cash - especially since so many people were holding out to see who won the format war.

AG was #1 when it was a standard $29.99 - so the blowout rule doesn't apply there, same w/ Beowulf. BDA has gotten complacent - Everybody has dropped HD DVD support but Blu hasn't gained ANY ground in the numbers. Now sure, you can argue that $10 movies are making the difference - but only a few online retailers are offering that (granted Amazon is one of the biggest).

That being said, there is no reason Blu shouldn't be picking up ground - sure, HD DVD has had the better releases the past few weeks (prior to this week) but it's a dead format, it shouldn't have any title outselling blu. It better be at least 85/15 this week and if it's not.... that doesn't bode well for the long term future of blu imo.

[CoachB]

I'm sorry I lost all interest in Batman after so many changes in the main character. Each movie got sillier and I was bored by the last one. Warner Home Video will release Batman Begins on Blu-ray Disc July 8 (prebook June 3) in anticipation of the July 18 theatrical release of its sequel, The Dark Knight. The HD DVD version of the movie is one of the fading format’s top sellers.

Two Blu-ray editions are in the works: a single-disc version at $28.99, and as part of a limited-edition gift set at $49.99. The gift set also includes a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, exclusive photos, script pages, storyboards, five collectible Batman Begins postcards and $7.50 in movie cash toward a Dark Knight ticket. Both the standalone version and gift set Blu-ray releases include an exclusive comic book prologue to The Dark Knight.

Warner also will re-release Batman Begins on DVD, re-packaged as a $39.92 gift set that includes a 128MB Batman flash drive, the collectible postcards and movie cash. A Warner spokesperson said the DVD includes all the content from the 2005 two-disc special edition DVD set.

The critically acclaimed Batman Begins, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale as Batman, grossed more than $205 million at the domestic box office and was overwhelmingly selected as the greatest superhero movie of all time in an AgentDVD.com poll, earning 40% of the votes.

Also due July 8 is the new direct-to-video animated anthology Batman: Gotham Knight, an anime-inspired film that chronicles Bruce Wayne’s journey to become Batman. Warner offers a single-disc DVD at $24.98, a two-DVD special edition at $29.98, and on Blu-ray Disc at $34.99. The movie also debuts day-and-date on pay-per-view, on-demand and for download.

i'll be grabbing the special edition

[JaylisJayP]

we need to fast-track the posts until we get to the next page so I don't have to look at the cover of Barry Manilow every time I click into the thread. :)

[HollandX]

I'm sorry I lost all interest in Batman after so many changes in the main character. Each movie got sillier and I was bored by the last one.


WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[IceRat]

Blu isn't picking up ground because the number and quality of catalog releases are crap
it isn't about deep discounting the catalog out now that is going to impact adoption ....
it is the release of content people want to see

this is such a simple concept

the titles will come in time ... unfortunately it is taking so long
just as consumers may have been holding out/back so were studios with their content
why spend on advertising now when there is no killer application (software) to drive sales

[imaginegrafix]

Blu isn't picking up ground because the number and quality of catalog releases are crap
it isn't about deep discounting the catalog out now that is going to impact adoption ....
it is the release of content people want to see

this is such a simple concept

the titles will come in time ... unfortunately it is taking so long
just as consumers may have been holding out/back so were studios with their content
why spend on advertising now when there is no killer application (software) to drive sales

Because people have that "extra" cash now from the tax returns and a lot of people were on the fence about it until one format won.

This is what I was worried about - Blu has gotten complacent, they need to push hard for widespread adoption.

[Kleptos18]

I'm sorry I lost all interest in Batman after so many changes in the main character. Each movie got sillier and I was bored by the last one.

You were seriously bored by Batman Begins?

Batman begins is theeeeee only batman movie you need to see. Bale is perfect, in both characters. While Keaton may have been a better Batman, he was no Bruce Wayne I.M.H.O. but Bale seems to pull off both of them. The darkness of the movie, the whole feel is just awesome. You have to get a copy of this and watch it.

Yes the last two of the original series were, well, laughable at best. I still love them. But this movie is the only one you should concern yourself with.

[IceRat]

content is king

I wouldn't spend a dime of my tax return on the catalog out now

why would you think about pushing for mass adoption when those already buying aren't buying in huge volume (again... see content)

[HollandX]

content is king

I wouldn't spend a dime of my tax return on the catalog out now

why would you think about pushing for mass adoption when those already buying aren't buying in huge volume (again... see content)

seriously? I'd spend a ton of your tax return on BDs.

[IceRat]

shouldn't you be hiding in a basement or something :p

[JaylisJayP]

there's actually a really good selection of blu-rays out now. Maybe it's just me and how easily amused I am with movies..

Of course compared to DVD it's still a drop in the bucket, but for a newish format, it's not doing too bad.

[JaylisJayP]

:D:p post -- to get further away from the Manilow photo. :)

[Chugga]

Anyone know the deal with Echo Bridge releases? They've got 6 movies coming out in a few weeks and all of them are MSRP'ed at $14.99 which basically means $10 everywhere. I'm a sucker for cheap movies so are any of them worth picking up? The only one I've personally seen is Beer League, all of the others never even heard of.

[HollandX]

shouldn't you be hiding in a basement or something :p

:(

I hope my seat in Philips Arena is ok.

Seat-- If you're reading this. I love you and I hope you're safe! CALL ME!

[burngwngs]

Primeval is one of the worst movies I own on Blu-ray and thats really saying something. Great premise, a couple of jump areas, but at the end of the day the movie asks you to be too stupid to watch the movie. It's not one of those movies that asks you to turn your brain off, it asks you to go sell your brain on the black market.

to be honest, that the first bad thing I've heard about Primeval. I ordered it for $14, so even if it's bad like you say, I didn't lose much.

[Chugga]

to be honest, that the first bad thing I've heard about Primeval. I ordered it for $14, so even if it's bad like you say, I didn't lose much.

Ehh it's not like you'll take the disk out of your player and break it in half. I don't think you'll regret buying it.....but in comparison to the rest of the movies you got coming in your haul thats your one weak spot. The movie had me going well and good but the minute you turn an 80 year old 20 foot long croc into a stealthy, athletic hunter I'm kinda like "oh come on".

I mean I know it's a movie and you are supposed to leave your brain at the door....but my brain was yelling at me all the way from the door telling me how ridiculous it was. It's definately one of those movies that if you go into it with an open mind and with enough friends watching it with you, it can be so bad it's good. Because it will most definately deliver on the "so bad" part.

[HollandX]

to be honest, that the first bad thing I've heard about Primeval. I ordered it for $14, so even if it's bad like you say, I didn't lose much.

lol who did you ask??

3.9 on imdb and 17% on rotten tomatoes

[TastySweetNutz]

Just ordered on BD:

I am Legend
i-Robot
No country for old men
Enchanted
30 Days of Night
Good luck Chuck
Primeval
Hitman

Can't wait to get them. I've only seen the first two listed.

Nice haul there but DO NOT waste your time on Primeval. I just want to punch myself in the face for even watching that movie. Primeval made Lake Placid 2 look like Citizen Kane. Trust me, just do yourself a favor and return it instantly. You aren't missing anything.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching Pirates of the Carribean At Worlds End.... It was definetly the best of the 3 I thought. Overall it was a poor trilogy though. This one was worth watching while the other 2 was painful to watch for me. Glad I decided to finish the trilogy instead of giving up after 2. Atleast I got some enjoyment out of it by watching At Worlds End.

[dayday6]

Bestbuy has a $5 off coupon on any Blu-ray movie, they are in the Home Theater section. I grabbed a stack of them, they are good till the 31st. I picked up Appleseed for $25-$5.

[imaginegrafix]

content is king

I wouldn't spend a dime of my tax return on the catalog out now

why would you think about pushing for mass adoption when those already buying aren't buying in huge volume (again... see content)

Content is king, your right - they could do an ad stating that all studios now support bluray, let the public know that all the movies will be coming to blu and hd dvd is dead..... you push for mass adoption so that people go out and buy players now while they have the "extra" money to do so.

You might not spend any money on catalog releases - but someone just buying into bluray would grab a few movies.

[IceRat]

with people losing their jobs and homes, gas prices at an all time high ... I doubt hi def media is the focus of many getting their own earned money back via tax returns

I'm sure there will be a push sometime around the summer Olympics when advertising tvs usually sees a bigger spike

[grif32]

with people losing their jobs and homes, gas prices at an all time high ... I doubt hi def media is the focus of many getting their own earned money back via tax returns

I'm sure there will be a push sometime around the summer Olympics when advertising tvs usually sees a bigger spike

I agree its a bad time for HD media right now due to everything you said above.

Bad timing for BR.

[JaylisJayP]

Just finished watching Pirates of the Carribean At Worlds End.... It was definetly the best of the 3 I thought. Overall it was a poor trilogy though. This one was worth watching while the other 2 was painful to watch for me. Glad I decided to finish the trilogy instead of giving up after 2. Atleast I got some enjoyment out of it by watching At Worlds End.

Wow....someone else who enjoyed At World's End. I found it very entertaining. Might disagree that it's the best of the three, though.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched I, Robot last night.....it shines on every level. Go get it.

[kawai7]

Wow....someone else who enjoyed At World's End. I found it very entertaining. Might disagree that it's the best of the three, though.

First one's the best because unlike the sequels, it didn't have a confusing story and didn't deal with so much pirate politics. And plus you can sleep through the first 2 hours of the first one and wake up for the last part.

But I do have to admit the final climatic battle was quite one helluva thrill ride. It was really quite exciting especially with the addition of Hans Zimmer's awesome score.

It is also a great looking Blu-Ray movie. :D

[imaginegrafix]

with people losing their jobs and homes, gas prices at an all time high ... I doubt hi def media is the focus of many getting their own earned money back via tax returns

I'm sure there will be a push sometime around the summer Olympics when advertising tvs usually sees a bigger spike

I see all of your points and I agree about the jobs, homes and gas prices - however, a good % of people take that tax return money and spend it on an impulse.

Maybe the BDA is waiting for best buy, etc. to phase out all the hd dvd stuff and then they are going to make a strong push, it's the only thing that would make sense to me at this point. I just really hope they don't continue to sit on their hands and just expect people to adopt the format.

Edit: Another thing that just hit me, maybe they are waiting to make a push until the tax bonuses come in later this year - forgot about that. Would be a good time to hit people with the 'impulse buy'.

[imaginegrafix]

I hated pirates 2 and 3 - was it even intended to be a trilogy when they made the first one, or did they just make 2 and 3 to cash in after the success of 1?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I think it was to cash in

[HollandX]

never intended to make 3.

[TastySweetNutz]

Anyone know if Tartan is going to be releasing anything on BR? I know Oldboy is out, but I'm waiting on the rest of the trilogy to be released.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone know if Tartan is going to be releasing anything on BR? I know Oldboy is out, but I'm waiting on the rest of the trilogy to be released.

6 films on Blu-ray for release this spring. Cannot frickin' WAIT for The Proposition, that was a great movie.

Paranoid Park

The Proposition

A Tale of Two Sisters

I'm A Cyborg

Lady Vengeance

Sky Blue (Wonderful Days)

[YankeeTim]

selling warhawk with the jabra headset for the ps3 $35 dvld

also selling gears of war for 360- $30 dvld

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a few movies today,

NCFOM new- $15
GBG used- $11
Into the Wild New $21
August Rush Used - $11
Blade Runner Used- $15
Dogma New- $22
Me Myself and Irene New- $30

[GPWYANKEE]

Picked up a few movies today,

NCFOM new- $15
GBG used- $11
Into the Wild New $21
August Rush Used - $11
Blade Runner Used- $15
Dogma New- $22
Me Myself and Irene New- $30


Man i want August Rush bad-Congrats again.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Final Fantasy The Spirits Within is garbage. PQ is great but the movie itself is pure garbage. I did something else throughout most of it and let it play in the background. Glad I watched it now cause if I watched it later I would be sleeping already.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Man i want August Rush bad-Congrats again.

Ill keep an eye out for you.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Is there any confirmation yet on Targets Blu BOGO sale starting tomorrow? There are a few movies I want to snag.

[grif32]

Is there any confirmation yet on Targets Blu BOGO sale starting tomorrow? There are a few movies I want to snag.

Yes there is confirmation. Someone posted the sales flyer and it showed the sale.

Heading out tomorrow morning.

[grif32]

Anyone have "We own the night" BR for sale or trade?

PLMK
Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I can grab that as well if you want chris

[grif32]

I can grab that as well if you want chris


Thanks to you I am broke now.

Thanks for grabbing all those movies for me. I owe you big time

Chris

[meatgoat]

Anyone have any opinions on a decent $500-$650 lcd tv? I'm looking for something cheap to hang in my daughters bedroom. Doesn't have to be big either. I was looking at 26" Samsung and LG at Brandsmart today in that price range.

[HollandX]

Is there any confirmation yet on Targets Blu BOGO sale starting tomorrow? There are a few movies I want to snag.

BOGO from the following list.

All are $29.99 each:
Casino Royale
Spider-man 3
Live Free Of Die Hard
Ocean’s Thirteen
300
SAW IV
3:10 To Yuma
Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End
The Simpson’s Movie
The Game Plan
Ratatouille

[dayday6]

Final Fantasy The Spirits Within is garbage. PQ is great but the movie itself is pure garbage. I did something else throughout most of it and let it play in the background. Glad I watched it now cause if I watched it later I would be sleeping already.


It was crap years ago.
That is what happens when Hollywood interferes with other cultures.

They slapped "Final Fantasy" on a CGI tech demo with a lame story and thought people would eat it up.

Advent Children is much better, but still is not perfect.

[JaylisJayP]

awww....i liked Final Fantasy. But I eat any sci fi up.

[JaylisJayP]

on another note....i watched Equilibrium HD DVD again tonight with some friends....I could watch this every night for a year. I love the movie and the transfer.

For those of you who have seen it:


"NO................................................................................................not without incident."

[jackliveshere]

Hey Guys,

I am planning on purchasing the new Sony STR-DG820 Receiver (7.1 Channel) next month. Can anyone recommend a good speaker set to hook up to this? I'm not an overly huge audiophile, but also don't want that HTIB crap. I will be running my 80GB PS3 through this for the main purpose of watching Blu Ray movies. I don' know that I really even care about True HD Lossless audio either. Should I even bother going with a 7.1 setup, or stick with 5.1 or 6.1? Probably looking to stay in the $500 range for the speakers. Thanks for any info or advice! And yes, I want to stick with Sony for the receiver because I have some credits for the Sony Style store.

[grif32]

CC is having a B2go on some titles. Noting great tho.

buy 2 of these Blu-ray™ titles, get 1 free
29.99
each
thru Mar 22
Spider-Man 3
Resident Evil: Extinction
Casino Royale
Ghost Rider
Underworld: Evolution
Ultraviolet
Perfect Stranger
Gridiron Gang
The Pursuit of Happyness
Rocky Balboa
Superbad
Talladega Nights
Surf's Up
Open Season

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody have a copy of Cars they want to part with????

[JaylisJayP]

Hey Guys,

I am planning on purchasing the new Sony STR-DG820 Receiver (7.1 Channel) next month. Can anyone recommend a good speaker set to hook up to this? I'm not an overly huge audiophile, but also don't want that HTIB crap. I will be running my 80GB PS3 through this for the main purpose of watching Blu Ray movies. I don' know that I really even care about True HD Lossless audio either. Should I even bother going with a 7.1 setup, or stick with 5.1 or 6.1? Probably looking to stay in the $500 range for the speakers. Thanks for any info or advice! And yes, I want to stick with Sony for the receiver because I have some credits for the Sony Style store.

Infiniti and Polk make very good speakers, both should have a set in that range but Infiniti will run you a little more.

Personally not a huge fan of Bose for what they cost.

[grif32]

Cars is a must own Garth. Wish I had another copy to send you.

Chris

[grif32]

Hey Guys,

I am planning on purchasing the new Sony STR-DG820 Receiver (7.1 Channel) next month. Can anyone recommend a good speaker set to hook up to this? I'm not an overly huge audiophile, but also don't want that HTIB crap. I will be running my 80GB PS3 through this for the main purpose of watching Blu Ray movies. I don' know that I really even care about True HD Lossless audio either. Should I even bother going with a 7.1 setup, or stick with 5.1 or 6.1? Probably looking to stay in the $500 range for the speakers. Thanks for any info or advice! And yes, I want to stick with Sony for the receiver because I have some credits for the Sony Style store.

Stick with 5.1 for now. You can add another 2 speakers down the road if they start going with more 7.1 for movies.. Very few right now.

I love Polk. They make great speakers just not good subs.

Chris

[HollandX]

Hey Guys,

I am planning on purchasing the new Sony STR-DG820 Receiver (7.1 Channel) next month. Can anyone recommend a good speaker set to hook up to this? I'm not an overly huge audiophile, but also don't want that HTIB crap. I will be running my 80GB PS3 through this for the main purpose of watching Blu Ray movies. I don' know that I really even care about True HD Lossless audio either. Should I even bother going with a 7.1 setup, or stick with 5.1 or 6.1? Probably looking to stay in the $500 range for the speakers. Thanks for any info or advice! And yes, I want to stick with Sony for the receiver because I have some credits for the Sony Style store.

Go with 5.1. It's what I have. As Grif said, you can always upgrade with 2 more speakers later if you feel like you need to. Almost all movies are mixed at 5.1 anyways. Plus, 5.1 vs. 7.1 is a big debate in audiophile land. Many audiophiles I know refuse to move to 7.1. Their arguement is that they don't want more surround speakers than front speakers to risk drowning out important stuff.

Who knows.

[jackliveshere]

Good advice, thanks guys. I was looking at the Klipsch Quintet III set, not too bad of price, seems to have good reviews, the only downfall being having to shell out more money for the sub that is not included. Gonna do some Polk research now.....

[grif32]

Good advice, thanks guys. I was looking at the Klipsch Quintet III set, not too bad of price, seems to have good reviews, the only downfall being having to shell out more money for the sub that is not included. Gonna do some Polk research now.....

Sub and Center are the main speakers IMHO. I would get a good sub and Center then Fronts and Surrounds last.

I upgraded my center from a HTIB to a Polk center and its amazing the difference. Then replaced the Sub and its amazing what I was missing.

[grif32]

10% off coupon for Best Buy

https://moversguide.usps.com/img/coupon/bestbuy/200803_clientarea.gif

[SBrooks1]

Picked up 3:10 to Yuma and 300 Blu's today BOGO at Target :)

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

BOGO from the following list.

All are $29.99 each:
Casino Royale
Spider-man 3
Live Free Of Die Hard
Ocean’s Thirteen
300
SAW IV
3:10 To Yuma
Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End
The Simpson’s Movie
The Game Plan
Ratatouille

Picked up Ratatouille and Live Free or Die Hard from the bogo sale today. :)

[GPWYANKEE]

Picked up Ratatouille and Live Free or Die Hard from the bogo sale today. :)


Im getting as bad as Jaylis-Not one title on that list am i missing.:(

[grif32]

Im getting as bad as Jaylis-Not one title on that list am i missing.:(

Yeah I was missing Simpsons not a great sale but if you are new to BR its not a bad sale.

[javery83]

I'm sure questions like this have been asked, but I don't want to look at all of those pages. I'm going to be receiving an $1100 tax return, and I want to buy my first HDTV for my bedroom.

I currently have a 20" flat screen Toshiba that I bought in early 2002. I think that a 26" set would be a good size for the room. My sister and her fiancee just bought a 32" set and I think it might be too large for the room.

My main question is this. Is there a 26" set that does 1080p? I'd like to get the highest signal. If I can't, I'll probably hold off for the time being. I might consider a 32" set. Also, could someone explain to me what exactly contrast ratio is? I know higher is better, but what is acceptable for a set? Thank you for the help!

[HollandX]

For TV size, multiply the screen WIDTH by 1.5. That's how far away you should be sitting. (So plan on a TV size accordingly)

You won't notice a difference betwen 720p and 1080p on a set smaller than 50".

Contrast ratio is irrelevant at this point. It's just marketing.

[JaylisJayP]

Im getting as bad as Jaylis-Not one title on that list am i missing.:(

heh.....well I am missing The Game Plan, but I think it's going to stay that way.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm sure questions like this have been asked, but I don't want to look at all of those pages. I'm going to be receiving an $1100 tax return, and I want to buy my first HDTV for my bedroom.

I currently have a 20" flat screen Toshiba that I bought in early 2002. I think that a 26" set would be a good size for the room. My sister and her fiancee just bought a 32" set and I think it might be too large for the room.

My main question is this. Is there a 26" set that does 1080p? I'd like to get the highest signal. If I can't, I'll probably hold off for the time being. I might consider a 32" set. Also, could someone explain to me what exactly contrast ratio is? I know higher is better, but what is acceptable for a set? Thank you for the help!


As was said, 1080p is completely unnecessary on a set smaller than 50"....and it's debatable as to larger than 50", as well.

They will try to sell you 1080p at every turn in the stores but don't buy into it. Contrast ratio also is mostly irrelevent.

What you want to do is go for brand. Pioneer, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony...possibly LG.

My other advice is if you're spending a decent amount of money on a TV, and odds are you're not going to do it again anytime soon....get a bigger size. I look at the widescreen 16:9 dimensions of TV's these days and anything smaller than 42" just seems like a waste.

With a 768p TV, you should be able to get a 40-42" TV well within your budget, even of a quality brand, and it'll shine.

Whenever I show off my Panasonic 50" plasma (which is 768p native), all I get are dropped jaws, and much of the time it's from people who own 1080p TV's that wonder why their sets don't look like mine.

I would seriously consider buying from a reputable, authorized dealer online if that sort of thing doesn't bother you. They're extremely professional, you save hundreds, the warranties are cheaper, it's just a better all-around shopping experience than going to Best Buy. I'd avoid Circuit City at all costs, their warranties are insanely expensive.

[freezerfuel]

Whenever I show off my Panasonic 50" plasma (which is 768p native), all I get are dropped jaws, and much of the time it's from people who own 1080p TV's that wonder why their sets don't look like mine.


Amen brotha, mine is a 42" Panasonic plasma and I think my wife is jealous of my TV with the amount of attention it's getting.

Anyway, for the question... When I went to buy my TV Future Shop had a 42" 1080p and 720p TV right beside each other. The picture was EXACTLY the same. I bought the 1080p only because it was the same price as the 720p. The signal being fed was 1080i so that might have been a factor, I don't know. You'll never notice a difference in a smaller TV.

In conclusion, my plasma is getting all the love lately while my projector is sulking in the basement. ;)

Also, picked up Gone Baby Gone and We Own the Night... both blind buys.

[ewto16]

Contrast ratio is important. You want a TV with a better contrast ratio. This defines how well it handles light and dark scenes. Granted, most of the manufactuers they recommended offer TVs with good contrast ratios.

[TastySweetNutz]

6 films on Blu-ray for release this spring. Cannot frickin' WAIT for The Proposition, that was a great movie.

Paranoid Park

The Proposition

A Tale of Two Sisters

I'm A Cyborg

Lady Vengeance

Sky Blue (Wonderful Days)

Awesome, thanks Jaylis. Definitely getting Lady Vengeance and Two Sisters. Now I'm hoping for them to release Mr. Vengeance.

[HollandX]

Contrast ratio is important. You want a TV with a better contrast ratio. This defines how well it handles light and dark scenes. Granted, most of the manufactuers they recommended offer TVs with good contrast ratios.



If you're looking to buy a new HDTV, don't place much merit on the contrast ratio published by the manufacturer; it is pretty much meaningless for real-world (a little bit of light in the room) viewing. Plus, I've never seen a review of a calibrated display meet or exceed the manufacturer published contrast ratios.

http://www.carltonbale.com/2007/01/the-truth-about-inflated-hdtv-contrast-ratios/

Ultimately, contrast ratio has become little more than marketing-speak, and the numbers are now largely meaningless. Things have gotten out of control to the point where various vendors have claimed 1,000,000:1 contrast ratios. It's getting to the point where escalating contrast ratios are now an industry joke, though not a very funny one.

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/29651


...and so on and so on.

Plus, a movie theater has a contrast ratio of 500:1. As long as you're higher than that, you're ok. (Hint: The TV you will buy will be higher than that.)

[HollandX]

Just found this link. It's great! It's called "The Contrast Ratio Game."

Presence of light: To better understand the impact of the presence of light in a room on the contrast ratio performance of an imaging device, it is sufficient to realize that with the light emitted by just one candle in a room - that's just one LUX - there would not be any difference between a 500:1 and a 5000 or even a 10,000:1 contrast ratio!

Increase the level of light in the room to just 30 LUX - that's equivalent to a dimly lit room - and contrast ratio figures above 50:1 would turn out to be simply academic even in the case of video projectors with relatively high brightness rating (2000/2500 Lumens and above).

It is therefore clear that unless you watch your moves in a completely darkened environment, it would be useless to stress too much and pay more for a device with a higher contrast ratio!

http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/contrast-ratio.html

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I just bought Hitman and No Country For Old Men Blu-Ray, used the $10 off...NCFOM was fantastic, off to watch Hitman

[KEG44]

Does ANYONE have any idea if Gladiator is EVER going to be Blu-Ray bound :o
(obligatory quarterly check in)

[JaylisJayP]

I Am Legend blu-ray the #1 spot on Amazon....I think this is the first time a high-def. disc made it to #1.

http://dvd.themanroom.com/news/I_Am_Legend_Blu-ray_Sale_at_Amazon_Number_1_Spot_Claimed/2292

[PrimeBane]

I Am Legend blu-ray the #1 spot on Amazon....I think this is the first time a high-def. disc made it to #1.

http://dvd.themanroom.com/news/I_Am_Legend_Blu-ray_Sale_at_Amazon_Number_1_Spot_Claimed/2292

Nope... but it might be the first BD.

I'm pretty sure Transformers was #1 very briefly... and before that Planet Earth on HD DVD.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching American Gangster. Pretty good movie. Not as much action as I thought there would be but a solid film. Russell Crowe was suprisingly good.

I also Pre-Ordered I Am Legend from Amazon on Blu-Ray for $18.95. Grabbed School For Scoundrels HD-DVD for $9 so I could cash in on free shipping. Not sure if I will like I Am Legend but for that price Ill give it a look.

I really need to stop buying movies but its tough :(

[PrimeBane]

For TV size, multiply the screen WIDTH by 2 to 2.5. That's how far away you should be sitting. (So plan on a TV size accordingly)

Fixed that for ya :)

[PrimeBane]

Does ANYONE have any idea if Gladiator is EVER going to be Blu-Ray bound :o
(obligatory quarterly check in)

Before HD DVD bit it, it was rumored to be out this year... now that it's BD or nothing, who knows when it will arrive.

[PrimeBane]

In conclusion, my plasma is getting all the love lately while my projector is sulking in the basement. ;)


Kinda funny how that works... my projector has been getting the majority of the HDM love now. :)

[TastySweetNutz]

Not sure if I will like I Am Legend but for that price Ill give it a look.

I really need to stop buying movies but its tough :(

It's not really a bad movie, but it does fail to live up to the hype. The creatures are really lame since it's all CG and they look just as convincing as those damn Gungans from SW Episode 1. But Smith's performance to me was awesome as always. Even with all that, I too pre-ordered one since I couldn't pass up the price.

[javery83]

My thanks to everyone for the advice. I'm going to stick with buying a 26" set, as it's going in a bedroom. When I buy my own place, I will look into something larger for a main room. I'm leaning towards a Samsung set that I've linked to below. It's on sale for $649.99 and has a nice amount of connections. I'd have a Nintendo Wii hooked up via component cables and I'd have the two free HDMI hookups for another system or Blu-Ray player in the future. Any opinions on this set? Sony has a Bravia in a 26" model, as does Toshiba with a Regaza.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT2653H-26-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000N5239I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205756056&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDL-26S3000-720p-HDTV/dp/B000P6R6CO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205756056&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-REGZA-26HL47-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000W3PH08/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205756056&sr=1-8

[JaylisJayP]

Just finished watching American Gangster. Pretty good movie. Not as much action as I thought there would be but a solid film. Russell Crowe was suprisingly good.

I also Pre-Ordered I Am Legend from Amazon on Blu-Ray for $18.95. Grabbed School For Scoundrels HD-DVD for $9 so I could cash in on free shipping. Not sure if I will like I Am Legend but for that price Ill give it a look.

I really need to stop buying movies but its tough :(

School for Scoundrels is for me...possibly the worst movie I've ever rented. I've seen a few stinkers in the theater I've walked out of, but this one was atrocious. It says something that of all the movie buying I've been doing, and with HD DVDs reaching this $9 price point, I've still left this one alone.

[JaylisJayP]

My thanks to everyone for the advice. I'm going to stick with buying a 26" set, as it's going in a bedroom. When I buy my own place, I will look into something larger for a main room. I'm leaning towards a Samsung set that I've linked to below. It's on sale for $649.99 and has a nice amount of connections. I'd have a Nintendo Wii hooked up via component cables and I'd have the two free HDMI hookups for another system or Blu-Ray player in the future. Any opinions on this set? Sony has a Bravia in a 26" model, as does Toshiba with a Regaza.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT2653H-26-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000N5239I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205756056&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDL-26S3000-720p-HDTV/dp/B000P6R6CO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205756056&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-REGZA-26HL47-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000W3PH08/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205756056&sr=1-8 (http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-REGZA-26HL47-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000W3PH08/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205756056&sr=1-8)


You can get many different opinions, but those are all good sets. I might lean toward Samsung over the other two just because it might be the most value for the money. But everyone's eyes are room setups are different. The smartest thing to do is find these TVs in a B&M store just so you can comparison shop and see the units for yourself. Then go back to Amazon and order when you know which one you want.

You might also want to try Vanns.com or other fully authorized dealers online.
Sometimes they're cheaper than even Amazon and they are more specialized customer service.

[JaylisJayP]

Oops.


http://www.gametab.com/news/2534670/

Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 8,923 Toshiba Sucks Down $1 Billion Loss on HD-DVD

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Digital Journal (found by way of Next Generation) is reporting that hardware manufacturer Toshiba is looking at a $1 Billion loss due to the death of the HD-DVD high definition format.


Quote:
Toshiba wasn’t going to lose the next-gen DVD battle and leave unscathed. According to the Nikkei business daily, Toshiba will likely face a 100 billion yen ($986 million US) loss in its HD DVD business.

[ewto16]

http://www.carltonbale.com/2007/01/the-truth-about-inflated-hdtv-contrast-ratios/

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/29651

...and so on and so on.

Plus, a movie theater has a contrast ratio of 500:1. As long as you're higher than that, you're ok. (Hint: The TV you will buy will be higher than that.)

Well, I guess I'm wrong then. :(:(:(

[Kleptos18]

So, i went out to the mailbox to throw my netflix movies in, and check my mail from saturday. Recieved my free blu-ray from that blu-ray training thing. I remember asking for deja-vu, but got The Gladiator (still a good movie, not too dissapointed).

Also, watch Memoirs of a Geisha last nite. Pretty decent movie. Worth a rental just for all the sweet backdrops they used. PQ was excellent.

[Konger82]

does anyone here ever order a movie through XBOX Live? if so do the HD Movies you order come in at 1080p? and do you recommend them, if I want to stay out of the video store? I have Netflix, but I ask because I do not have Blu Ray player but I would like to watch a few of movies in HD that XBOX offers like Ratatouille amongst others.

[stupidsuck]

Wasn't somebody on here trying to sell Call of Duty 4 for PS3 a week or 2 ago?
I just played the game and am now interested in picking it up, but I can't remember who was selling it.

[HollandX]

Well, I guess I'm wrong then. :(:(:(

Don't be sad. It's very confusing.

[HollandX]

For TV size, multiply the screen WIDTH by 2 to 2.5. That's how far away you should be sitting. (So plan on a TV size accordingly)

Fixed that for ya :)

Oh no you didn't edit my work!

If you want to know the optimum distance, measure your TV horizontally (not diagonally) to get the actual screen width. Take that number and multiply by 1.54. That will give you the ideal amount of inches from the TV.

[SBrooks1]

does anyone here ever order a movie through XBOX Live? if so do the HD Movies you order come in at 1080p? and do you recommend them, if I want to stay out of the video store? I have Netflix, but I ask because I do not have Blu Ray player but I would like to watch a few of movies in HD that XBOX offers like Ratatouille amongst others.

I doubt there is a single movie on XBox Live that is either 1080i or 1080p. I would bet they are all 720p and then your XBox will upconvert them to 1080i or p depending on what kind of connection you use for video output.

[HollandX]

I doubt there is a single movie on XBox Live that is either 1080i or 1080p. I would bet they are all 720p and then your XBox will upconvert them to 1080i or p depending on what kind of connection you use for video output.

I think you're right. (Unless you don't have a 1080i or 1080p native TV). I don't think I've seen a 1080p movie yet.

[JaylisJayP]

So, i went out to the mailbox to throw my netflix movies in, and check my mail from saturday. Recieved my free blu-ray from that blu-ray training thing. I remember asking for deja-vu, but got The Gladiator (still a good movie, not too dissapointed).

Also, watch Memoirs of a Geisha last nite. Pretty decent movie. Worth a rental just for all the sweet backdrops they used. PQ was excellent.

you got The Gladiator on blu-ray? The one with Brian Dennehy? I'm not aware of any movie with Gladiator in the title being available on blu-ray.

[Konger82]

you got The Gladiator on blu-ray? The one with Brian Dennehy? I'm not aware of any movie with Gladiator in the title being available on blu-ray.
I think he means the one with Cuba Gooding Jr.

[HollandX]

http://www.kopictureshow.com/Gladiator1992.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Oh no you didn't edit my work!
:p


If you want to know the optimum distance, measure your TV horizontally (not diagonally) to get the actual screen width. Take that number and multiply by 1.54. That will give you the ideal amount of inches from the TV.

I'm almost positive that whomever gave you that is full of it... 1.54 of the HORIZONTAL? :confused:

This is the chart I normally go by.
http://schoolofhdtv.com/images/TVPics/resolution-chart.png

[PrimeBane]

I doubt there is a single movie on XBox Live that is either 1080i or 1080p. I would bet they are all 720p and then your XBox will upconvert them to 1080i or p depending on what kind of connection you use for video output.

I think you're right. (Unless you don't have a 1080i or 1080p native TV). I don't think I've seen a 1080p movie yet.

That is correct... all HD content on the Live for DL is 720p.

Can you imagine how long 1080 content would take to DL? :eek:

[SBrooks1]

Can you imagine how long 1080 content would take to DL? :eek:

Which is why I'll stick to buying Blu-ray's

[PrimeBane]

Me too for the most part... although there is some content available that never been put out in HD that I still plan to DL.

That B5 movie has been calling my name for sometime now. :)

[JaylisJayP]

http://www.kopictureshow.com/Gladiator1992.jpg

i figured it was this one....but this isn't out on blu-ray, either.

[oaktown2000]

I bet he meant THE GUARDIAN

[PrimeBane]

I believe I found my first HD DVD that I will replace on BD over the weekend.

I can't get my HD DVD copy of Children of Men to play in my A35. :(

[ChosenSpawN]

I believe I found my first HD DVD that I will replace on BD over the weekend.

I can't get my HD DVD copy of Children of Men to play in my A35. :(

is your a35 up to date with firmware?

[PrimeBane]

No... there have been many warnings about updating the A35 to 2.0 and I plan to follow them for now.

[ewto16]

Wasn't somebody on here trying to sell Call of Duty 4 for PS3 a week or 2 ago?
I just played the game and am now interested in picking it up, but I can't remember who was selling it.

Yep, there was. That was me. I already got rid of it though. Sorry.

[Wofford29]

Anyone looking for "We Own the Night" on blu, I'm selling my copy for $20 dlvd.

[PrimeBane]

Watched Sunshine on Saturday night.

First, thanks to oaktown for selling me this. :)

I have to say I really enjoyed this movie. Granted, I'm a sucker for these end of the world type films. The PQ was amazing and the sound equally good in DTS 5.1

This is definately more of a "thinking" scifi than an "action" scifi, so if you're not into movies like Children of Men or Blade Runner, this might be a pass for you.

Personally, I think it's the best new release I've watched at home in 2008. :)

[stupidsuck]

Yep, there was. That was me. I already got rid of it though. Sorry.

no sweat, its my own fault for not getting on the bandwagon earlier

[HollandX]

Anyone looking for "We Own the Night" on blu, I'm selling my copy for $20 dlvd.

argh... if you were only offering this last week. :(

[HollandX]

I believe I found my first HD DVD that I will replace on BD over the weekend.

I can't get my HD DVD copy of Children of Men to play in my A35. :(

... or perhaps it works fine, but you're just sitting too far away from your screen too see it.

[PrimeBane]

LOL... I know my eyesight isn't terrific, but I'm pretty sure it's the player ;)

[oaktown2000]

Watched Sunshine on Saturday night.

First, thanks to oaktown for selling me this. :)

I have to say I really enjoyed this movie. Granted, I'm a sucker for these end of the world type films. The PQ was amazing and the sound equally good in DTS 5.1

This is definately more of a "thinking" scifi than an "action" scifi, so if you're not into movies like Children of Men or Blade Runner, this might be a pass for you.

Personally, I think it's the best new release I've watched at home in 2008. :)


So exactly what are you trying to say....that I'm a dummy?


;) :p

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Sunshine on Saturday night.

First, thanks to oaktown for selling me this. :)

I have to say I really enjoyed this movie. Granted, I'm a sucker for these end of the world type films. The PQ was amazing and the sound equally good in DTS 5.1

This is definately more of a "thinking" scifi than an "action" scifi, so if you're not into movies like Children of Men or Blade Runner, this might be a pass for you.

Personally, I think it's the best new release I've watched at home in 2008. :)


All right....someone who I can agree with on a movie! :)

[ewto16]

Just ordered IAL from that Amazon deal. Looks to be the best price this week. Pretty excited by it. Got a Red Peters CD for my Dad to get over the $25 free shipping barrier.

[patsfan4ever]

Anyone updated the firmware on the AD-30??? I don't want to run into problems. But I have a disc that says system error occurred, and Toshiba told me i needed the update.

[PrimeBane]

So exactly what are you trying to say....that I'm a dummy?


;) :p

lol... no sir :)

To put it mildly, Sunshine isn't a popcorn flick (and I LOVE popcorn flicks).

I do think it takes a particular mindset to enjoy a movie like Sunshine. And if you don't have it that's definately not a bad thing.

The same goes for films like the Royal Tanembaums... for all the rave reviews it got, I thought the films sucked ass and didn't have a single funny moment in it.

[Hanky Panky]

Just ordered IAL from that Amazon deal. Looks to be the best price this week. Pretty excited by it. Got a Red Peters CD for my Dad to get over the $25 free shipping barrier.

Heheheh...decided to pass on Barry Manilow eh? Actually Red Peters is a winner in my book. That guy has some of the funniest songs that I've heard in a loooong time. Listen to him quite a bit on Howard 101 via satellite.

[PrimeBane]

Last call for any of my American friends that might want the I Am Legend steelbook

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/dvdm2148262.jpg

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FSM2148262&catid=24080&logon=&langid=EN#

Cost ($34.64) plus shipping

[JaylisJayP]

I bet he meant THE GUARDIAN

yeah, you're probably right. That actually was a good movie.

[PrimeBane]

Onkyo 606 coming soon :)

http://avbuzz.com/bbs/av/av-uploads/2008/03/12/1205322185.JPG

The Progression of Affordable High-Def Home Theater Continues
with Full HD Integration and Video Upscaling
As part of the second generation of Onkyo high-definition-capable receivers, the TX-SR606 is at the forefront of affordable home
theater.The key is to have the most capable version of HDMI.The TX-SR606 provides high-definition video and audio processing for
four source components—another first for Onkyo at this level. From Blu-ray Disc players to gaming consoles and cable/satellite boxes,
you have everything in the digital realm covered.Apart from 1080p video, the TX-SR606 can upscale all video signals to 1080i,
regardless of the connection, for output via HDMI. Onkyo’s own RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) also gives you inter-operability
with the displays and playback components from other leading brands.And with an expanded version of Audyssey’s room correction
technology, the TX-SR606 maintains the fullness of surround sound audio quality at low volume levels.The TX-SR606 offers all-round
excellence rarely seen at this level.
Processing 1080p Video and High-Def Surround Sound
via HDMI 1.3a
With the latest HDMI version and advanced A/V processing
capabilities, the TX-SR606 is a powerful control center for all highdefinition
media, including Blu-ray Disc and HD broadcasts.You can
connect up to four components via HDMI to receive and switch
compatible sources for a pure digital connection to an HDTV.Also, all
multichannel audio—from bit-for-bit streams to standard Dolby
Digital—can be digitally transported via HDMI for processing by the
TX-SR606.This version of HDMI enables CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control), greater bandwidth to deal with higher resolutions, 36-bit
Deep Color™, and high frame rates.
The Full Range of Next-Generation, High-Definition
Surround-Sound Codecs
The TX-SR606 has the decoding technologies—Dolby TrueHD® and
DTS-HD® Master Audio—to enable a lossless, bit-for-bit soundtrack
that is identical to that of the studio master. Both codecs are designed
for the Blu-ray Disc format.The receiver also handles two “lossy”
technologies: Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD® High Resolution Audio.
Dolby Digital Plus has been designed for high-definition video delivered
via disc media, broadcasts and online content. DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio, meanwhile, offers a greater bit rate, a higher sampling
rate, and more channels than the core DTS technology.
HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080i) and Faroudja DCDi
Edge™ (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing)
Technology
The TX-SR606’s HDMI inputs can receive pristine digital video from
HDMI-enabled components for a single-cable output to a display
device with an HDMI or DVI connection. 1080p video is processed as
it is, but all other signals can be upscaled to 1080i via HDMI. Upscaling
takes the video resolution to pure HD quality, and it better matches
the native resolution of today’s high-definition displays.To further
improve performance on high-definition displays, the TX-SR606 features
a deinterlacing chip with Faroudja DCDi Edge technology, which
effectively eliminates video artifacts.
RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System
Control
Courtesy of HDMI 1.3a, the TX-SR606 offers integrated system control
with selected HDMI-compatible high-definition displays, DVD and harddisk
recorders, and Blu-ray Disc players.With one remote control, you
can control several functions, including Standby,Volume Command and
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other leading brand-name devices, including those in the Panasonic
VIERA Link™,Toshiba CE-Link™, Sharp AQUOS Link, and Samsung
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Power Output
Front L/R 140 W + 140 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel
driven, IEC)
Center 140 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)
Surround L/R 140 W + 140 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel
driven, IEC)
Surround Back L/R 140 W + 140 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel
driven, IEC)
Dynamic Power 210 W (3 Ω, 1 ch)
180 W (4 Ω, 1 ch)
110 W (8 Ω, 1 ch)
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
0.08% (Rated power)
Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Output Level and Impedance
200 mV/2.2 kΩ (Rec out)
Frequency Response 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)
Tone Control ±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass)
±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (Line, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance 4 Ω–16 Ω or 6 Ω–16 Ω
VIDEO SECTION
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
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0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
0.28 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Component Video Frequency Response
5 Hz–50 MHz (-3 dB)
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Tuning Frequency Range
FM 87.5 MHz–108 MHz
AM 522 kHz–1,611 kHz
FM/AM Preset Memory
40 stations

[oaktown2000]

All that info.....and no price ;)

[PrimeBane]

unofficial MSRP: $599.99 (same as the 605 I'm told)

Sorry, I haven't found a release date yet.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

So it only upscales to 1080i but it does do 1080p correct?

[PrimeBane]

Yes, it will pass through 1080p according to what I've read.

[Kleptos18]

Yeah I did mean Guardian.

Don't know why i typed Gladiator.

[HollandX]

jesus, it's been a year already?

:(

my 805 is ancient now.

[JaylisJayP]

$600 is not a bad price at all for that monster.

[HollandX]

Good lord it has FOUR HDMI inputs.

:( I only have 3 on my 805, and I have 4 hdmi devices.

:(

[mikedanger]

i'm so tempted on the 50 inch samsung 1080 plasma that circuit city has for $1899 right now...just have to talk the wife into it. :D

[Kleptos18]

So I picked up No Country For Old Men yesterday. Watched it today.

Not impressed. It was ok, but it died out at the end and just wasn't my type of movie.

Throwin it up for trade :)

Have:
Across the Universe
No Country for Old Men

Wants (preference order)

Man On Fire
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
The Gameplan
Saw IV
Con Air
The Rock


I might take something else :) Just pm me an offer. ATM I'd rather trade. 1 for 1 is cool with me.

[SBrooks1]

Just thought I'd give you guys a heads up....At work tonight (Best Buy) I saw a note on our company message board/announcement board that at the end of March there will be a huge HD DVD sendback so we need to keep all our totes ready for it. It didn't say if ALL HD DVD's would be sent back but it sounds like it will be significant. This wasn't just for my location, it's company wide. I'll try and get a screenshot of it and post it ASAP.

[PrimeBane]

i'm so tempted on the 50 inch samsung 1080 plasma that circuit city has for $1899 right now...just have to talk the wife into it. :D

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IT! :D

[PrimeBane]

Just thought I'd give you guys a heads up....At work tonight (Best Buy) I saw a note on our company message board/announcement board that at the end of March there will be a huge HD DVD sendback so we need to keep all our totes ready for it. It didn't say if ALL HD DVD's would be sent back but it sounds like it will be significant. This wasn't just for my location, it's company wide. I'll try and get a screenshot of it and post it ASAP.

Can't say I'm surprised... stores can only discount so much before the better option is to ship them back for credit.

Hopefully everything sent back is sold off to a Liquidation website or store rather than the studios destroying them.

[PrimeBane]

jesus, it's been a year already?

:(

my 805 is ancient now.

Good lord it has FOUR HDMI inputs.

:( I only have 3 on my 805, and I have 4 hdmi devices.

:(

On the plus side, your 805 has more wattage... you can continue to rock out with your #### out :p

[grif32]

Watch The Rock on BR the other night. Love this moive.

Seen something that I have NEVER seen on SD DVD. I have watched this movie many many many times.

There is one scene where it shows a HUGE BOOGER in Sean Connery's nose. It was so gross. I went back to the SD version and it doesnt show up. My GF seen it at the same time I did. She just laughed.

I love HD and all but DAM I wasnt ready for that part.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Watch The Rock on BR the other night. Love this moive.

Seen something that I have NEVER seen on SD DVD. I have watched this movie many many many times.

There is one scene where it shows a HUGE BOOGER in Sean Connery's nose. It was so gross. I went back to the SD version and it doesnt show up. My GF seen it at the same time I did. She just laughed.

I love HD and all but DAM I wasnt ready for that part.

Chris


lmao:D

[Kleptos18]

Anybody have the Almost Famous import? I'm thinking about trading NCFOM for it, just wanted to know if it was good or not.

[CoachB]

Wal-Mart.com has I am Legend for $18.87 print off a copy take to your local store. They will honor it.

Actually I found a better deal, I printed off the walmart ad, took it into Best Buy, they honored it and I had a $5 off any Blu-Ray coupon through March 31st. So I got it for $13.87 + tax:)

[HollandX]

Watch The Rock on BR the other night. Love this moive.

Seen something that I have NEVER seen on SD DVD. I have watched this movie many many many times.

There is one scene where it shows a HUGE BOOGER in Sean Connery's nose. It was so gross. I went back to the SD version and it doesnt show up. My GF seen it at the same time I did. She just laughed.

I love HD and all but DAM I wasnt ready for that part.

Chris

the power of blu.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Wal-Mart.com has I am Legend for $18.87 print off a copy take to your local store. They will honor it.

Does that work? I printed out a copy and just seen this at the bottom.

Pricing Policy
About Our Prices
We strive to provide you with the lowest prices possible on Walmart.com as well as in our stores. However, sometimes a price online does not match the price in a store. Walmart.com's prices may be either higher or lower than local store prices. Our local stores do not honor Walmart.com pricing or competitor advertisements from outside of a store's local trade territory.

[HollandX]

TODAY WE MOURN

The last HD DVD release.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51iM4XrRq7L._SS500_.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Wouldn't that just be the last Universal release? Isn't Twister still coming out at the end of May or did I miss the memo?

[HollandX]

oh lookie there. i thought all that was canceled. but it's still on amazon.

krzy.

[javery83]

Has anyone ordered a television through Amazon.com? I've picked out the set I want after comparing in-store today and Amazon has it on sale for a much better price. I guess I'm just worried about dead pixels or damage in shipping. Also, is the 2 year extended warranty worth the additional $59.99? People revieiwng the company weren't very kind to it.

One final question (I know, I'm sorry). Is there any difference at all between HDMI cables? I don't buy into any of the Monster Cable nonsense, but am I good with a $15 cable?

[JaylisJayP]

Does that work? I printed out a copy and just seen this at the bottom.

Doesn't matter....Best Buy or Circuit City absolutely will price match.

[JaylisJayP]

Wouldn't that just be the last Universal release? Isn't Twister still coming out at the end of May or did I miss the memo?

The last Universal HD DVD release....but sad nonetheless. :(

[Kleptos18]

Has anyone ordered a television through Amazon.com? I've picked out the set I want after comparing in-store today and Amazon has it on sale for a much better price. I guess I'm just worried about dead pixels or damage in shipping. Also, is the 2 year extended warranty worth the additional $59.99? People revieiwng the company weren't very kind to it.

One final question (I know, I'm sorry). Is there any difference at all between HDMI cables? I don't buy into any of the Monster Cable nonsense, but am I good with a $15 cable?

I ordered my tv through Amazon with no problems.

When they come to deliver the tv, you have to sign for it, so you can open it up and check everything out before you let the guy go. Just have it set up so it'll be fast :) There's a G checker on the sides of the tvs. It tells you if the box was dropped or anything. Mine was tripped so I plugged in and hooked up xbox and everything before the guy left.

As far as the warranty, that one on amazon is crap from what I've read.

Go to Monoprice.com for your cable needs. I got 3 hdmi cables for like 9 bucks a piece.

[grif32]

Has anyone ordered a television through Amazon.com? I've picked out the set I want after comparing in-store today and Amazon has it on sale for a much better price. I guess I'm just worried about dead pixels or damage in shipping. Also, is the 2 year extended warranty worth the additional $59.99? People revieiwng the company weren't very kind to it.

One final question (I know, I'm sorry). Is there any difference at all between HDMI cables? I don't buy into any of the Monster Cable nonsense, but am I good with a $15 cable?

Go to monoprice.com and get your HDMI cables.

Amazon is great about damaged product no worries there. I dont buy extended warranties so its hard to say.

[Kleptos18]

Just got back from Wal*mart, picked up Enchanted for 14.96 with the coupon :)

Also rented southland tales. This movie looks great, can't wait to watch it. Too bad there's no blu of it.

[javery83]

Alright then, I'm going to place my order. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[mikedanger]

Alright then, I'm going to place my order. I'll let you know how it turns out.

which one are you getting?

[ewto16]

Has anyone ordered a television through Amazon.com? I've picked out the set I want after comparing in-store today and Amazon has it on sale for a much better price. I guess I'm just worried about dead pixels or damage in shipping. Also, is the 2 year extended warranty worth the additional $59.99? People revieiwng the company weren't very kind to it.

One final question (I know, I'm sorry). Is there any difference at all between HDMI cables? I don't buy into any of the Monster Cable nonsense, but am I good with a $15 cable?

I've not bought a TV off Amazon, but I looked at doing so before. Instead I found a local place that would match an online price, and then had Best Buy match that one. That way I got reward points.

You will be just fine with a $15 HDMI cable. Mine was $6 and works great.