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

[Kleptos18]

Just finished watching Hitman....what a fantastic movie. I enjoyed every minute of it. I guess action flicks with lots of killing is my thing :)

On another note...Timothy Olyphant was great in this as Agent 47. He was also great in Live Free or Die Hard. I must say he is a talented actor and quickly becoming one of my favorites. Hope to see him do more action movies and hopefully there will be a Hitman 2!

I just got done watching Catch and Release, and he was awesome in it. I love all his movies.

Watching I am Legend now :)

Long movie day in this house :)

[Kleptos18]

Just got done with I am Legend and I gotta say, prefer the alternate ending :)

Popping in The Rock now :)

[HollandX]

No I havent seen either of those.

You should watch them if you want some more great Tim Olyphant. Deadwood was only 3 seasons long but kicked all kinds of major ass. Especially if you're a fan of HBO's series. Girl Next Door was just all kinds of fun.

[HollandX]

Any good HDM deals for tomorrow?

[PrimeBane]

Sunshine - Netflix - Liked the movie overall. Picture was great. I didn't like what they did with the dude from Icarus 1. Camera out of focus isn't a cool effect.


That was all part of the mystery of the character... and IMO, it was up to the observant viewing to draw one of two conslusions:

1. He really had been touched by God.
2. The extreme gravity of being that close to the sun for so long had some sort of effect on the poor bugger...

[Kleptos18]

That was all part of the mystery of the character... and IMO, it was up to the observant viewing to draw one of two conslusions:

1. He really had been touched by God.
2. The extreme gravity of being that close to the sun for so long had some sort of effect on the poor bugger...

It just seemed to me like after they filmed they didn't like the makeup so they screwed with it.

I dunno. I'm sure he just lost his mind being alone for 7 years :)

Just got done with The Rock. Can't remember who said it, but I saw the booger in Sean Connery's nose. I wasn't looking for it either.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Amazon UK Blu-Ray B2G1. Pretty decent list of titles.

Bold: Not Available in the U.S.
Italics: Region Locked. Won't Play In Region A players (U.S.)

Ratatouille
Pirates 1,2,3,
Casino Royale
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Starship Troopers
Resident Evil 2,3
Cars
Deja Vu
Almost Famous
Blackhawk Down
Superbad
The Island
Gone in 60 Seconds
The Prestige
Kung Fu Hustle
Last Samarai
Hellboy
Air Force One
Ratatuouille/Pixar Shorts
Blood Diamond
Tudors Complete BBC Series 1
Letters From Iwo Jima
Tears of the Sun
Flags of Our Fathers
Ghost Rider
Bruce Almighty
Led Zepplin
Swordfish
Oceans 1, 2, 3
The Replacement Killers
Face Off
Final Fantasy: Spirits Within
Run Lola Run
Pearl Harbor
The Patriot
The Recruit
The Big Hit
Spiderman 3
Into the Blue
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Chicago
Happy Feet
UltraViolet
Perfect Stanger
Vertical Limit
Pursuit of Happiness
Monty Pythons: Life of Brian
Goodfellas
Tekkonkinkreet
Bullitt
Identity
Are We Done Yet
A Few Good Men
Cinderella Man
King Arthur
Across the Universe
Hostel 1,2
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Superman Returns
Layer Cake
Big Fish
Secret Window
Reign of Fire
Sky High
Training Day
Crimson Tide
Enemy of the State
Stomp the Yard
Thirteen Ghosts
March of the Penguins
All the Kings Men
Welcome to the Jungle (The Rundown)
The Rock
Surfs Up
Stranger Than Fiction
Rent
Hollow Man
Enter the Dragon
Dinosaur
Stealth
Meet the Robinsons
Click
Talledagha Nights
TMNT
Hitch
The Covenant
Flight Plan
Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy
Closer
The Guardian
Wild Hogs
Stasky and Hutch
Breaking and Entering
Con Air
50 First Dates
Syriana
A Knight's Tale
Reign Over Me
Finding Neverland
Chicken Little
Vacancy
Legend of Zorro
XXX
Open Season
The Reaping
Flatligners
Cruel Intentions
The Wild
Dark Water
Paprika
Daddy Day Camp
Santa Clause 3
Gothika
The Brothers Grimm
Monster House
8 Below
The Gridiron Gang
RV
Hollywoodland
Scary Movie
Catch and Release
Scary Movie 4

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

save $10 on select blu movies at Best Buy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat147100050001&type=category



There are a bunch of movies I have yet to get on this list.

Now my question is; If I go and pick up five movies, can I use five of those -$5 blu ray in-store coupons at one time? Or can I only use one coupon per store visit?

[SBrooks1]

Now my question is; If I go and pick up five movies, can I use five of those -$5 blu ray in-store coupons at one time? Or can I only use one coupon per store visit?

I seriously doubt you will be able to use 5 of those on the same receipt. I would buy one, use the $5 coupon, leave and then come back. Go to a different register or maybe even the same one. They may not care. If you came to my Best Buy I'd let ya. ;)

[Kleptos18]

Amazon UK Blu-Ray B2G1. Pretty decent list of titles.

Bold: Not Available in the U.S.
Italics: Region Locked. Won't Play In Region A players (U.S.)

Ratatouille
Pirates 1,2,3,
Casino Royale
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Starship Troopers
Resident Evil 2,3
Cars
Deja Vu
Almost Famous
Blackhawk Down
Superbad
The Island
Gone in 60 Seconds
The Prestige
Kung Fu Hustle
Last Samarai
Hellboy
Air Force One
Ratatuouille/Pixar Shorts
Blood Diamond
Tudors Complete BBC Series 1
Letters From Iwo Jima
Tears of the Sun
Flags of Our Fathers
Ghost Rider
Bruce Almighty
Led Zepplin
Swordfish
Oceans 1, 2, 3
The Replacement Killers
Face Off
Final Fantasy: Spirits Within
Run Lola Run
Pearl Harbor
The Patriot
The Recruit
The Big Hit
Spiderman 3
Into the Blue
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Chicago
Happy Feet
UltraViolet
Perfect Stanger
Vertical Limit
Pursuit of Happiness
Monty Pythons: Life of Brian
Goodfellas
Tekkonkinkreet
Bullitt
Identity
Are We Done Yet
A Few Good Men
Cinderella Man
King Arthur
Across the Universe
Hostel 1,2
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Superman Returns
Layer Cake
Big Fish
Secret Window
Reign of Fire
Sky High
Training Day
Crimson Tide
Enemy of the State
Stomp the Yard
Thirteen Ghosts
March of the Penguins
All the Kings Men
Welcome to the Jungle (The Rundown)
The Rock
Surfs Up
Stranger Than Fiction
Rent
Hollow Man
Enter the Dragon
Dinosaur
Stealth
Meet the Robinsons
Click
Talledagha Nights
TMNT
Hitch
The Covenant
Flight Plan
Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy
Closer
The Guardian
Wild Hogs
Stasky and Hutch
Breaking and Entering
Con Air
50 First Dates
Syriana
A Knight's Tale
Reign Over Me
Finding Neverland
Chicken Little
Vacancy
Legend of Zorro
XXX
Open Season
The Reaping
Flatligners
Cruel Intentions
The Wild
Dark Water
Paprika
Daddy Day Camp
Santa Clause 3
Gothika
The Brothers Grimm
Monster House
8 Below
The Gridiron Gang
RV
Hollywoodland
Scary Movie
Catch and Release
Scary Movie 4

I looked at getting Almost Famous, The Island, and Starship Troopers on that. But it would have cost me over $70! I'm getting Almost Famous on Highdefdigest forums for $28. I dunno if that's a good deal for imports, but I love the movie, and can pass on the rest.

[JaylisJayP]

I looked at getting Almost Famous, The Island, and Starship Troopers on that. But it would have cost me over $70! I'm getting Almost Famous on Highdefdigest forums for $28. I dunno if that's a good deal for imports, but I love the movie, and can pass on the rest.

That is a pretty good deal for a blu-ray import.

[Kleptos18]

That is a pretty good deal for a blu-ray import.

I figured it wasn't bad :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

That is a really good deal.

[Kleptos18]

The guy has another one, or did yesterday.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=48151

1 still available :)

[ToightLikeATiger]

Finally watched Hot Fuzz. Was free HBO weekend so I DVR'd it in HD. Was a decent movie. Not drop dead funny like some make it out to be. For the most of it the movie didnt seem like a Comedy. Really until the very end it was that funny at all. End saved the movie though. Nothing I would want to rewatch though.

We Own The Night is the next movie to watch. May have to wait though cause I told my dad he has to watch Hitman so my PS3 is going to him for that. :( lol

[ToightLikeATiger]

Got the following sealed HD-DVD's for sale.

The Italian Job- $10dlvd
Full Metal Jacket- $10dlvd
Firewall- $10dlvd
Black Rain- $10dlvd

Madden 08 Xbox 360 Used- $25dlvd

I accept Paypal. If interested PM me!

[TastySweetNutz]

Amazon UK Blu-Ray B2G1. Pretty decent list of titles.

Bold: Not Available in the U.S.
Italics: Region Locked. Won't Play In Region A players (U.S.)

Ratatouille
Pirates 1,2,3,
Casino Royale
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Starship Troopers
Resident Evil 2,3
Cars
Deja Vu
Almost Famous
Blackhawk Down
Superbad
The Island
Gone in 60 Seconds
The Prestige
Kung Fu Hustle
Last Samarai
Hellboy
Air Force One
Ratatuouille/Pixar Shorts
Blood Diamond
Tudors Complete BBC Series 1
Letters From Iwo Jima
Tears of the Sun
Flags of Our Fathers
Ghost Rider
Bruce Almighty
Led Zepplin
Swordfish
Oceans 1, 2, 3
The Replacement Killers
Face Off
Final Fantasy: Spirits Within
Run Lola Run
Pearl Harbor
The Patriot
The Recruit
The Big Hit
Spiderman 3
Into the Blue
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Chicago
Happy Feet
UltraViolet
Perfect Stanger
Vertical Limit
Pursuit of Happiness
Monty Pythons: Life of Brian
Goodfellas
Tekkonkinkreet
Bullitt
Identity
Are We Done Yet
A Few Good Men
Cinderella Man
King Arthur
Across the Universe
Hostel 1,2
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Superman Returns
Layer Cake
Big Fish
Secret Window
Reign of Fire
Sky High
Training Day
Crimson Tide
Enemy of the State
Stomp the Yard
Thirteen Ghosts
March of the Penguins
All the Kings Men
Welcome to the Jungle (The Rundown)
The Rock
Surfs Up
Stranger Than Fiction
Rent
Hollow Man
Enter the Dragon
Dinosaur
Stealth
Meet the Robinsons
Click
Talledagha Nights
TMNT
Hitch
The Covenant
Flight Plan
Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy
Closer
The Guardian
Wild Hogs
Stasky and Hutch
Breaking and Entering
Con Air
50 First Dates
Syriana
A Knight's Tale
Reign Over Me
Finding Neverland
Chicken Little
Vacancy
Legend of Zorro
XXX
Open Season
The Reaping
Flatligners
Cruel Intentions
The Wild
Dark Water
Paprika
Daddy Day Camp
Santa Clause 3
Gothika
The Brothers Grimm
Monster House
8 Below
The Gridiron Gang
RV
Hollywoodland
Scary Movie
Catch and Release
Scary Movie 4

I've been looking for 13 Ghosts for awhile but I don't really want anything else from the list besides The Rundown. Wish it was a BOGO instead.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

I f i have to manually set it i use Direct.

I didnt care for Direct. I find using Cin THX sounds the best.


Pure Mode means the video circuitry and receiver display is switched off (except the HDMI OSD display and no digital processing is done on the signal apart from digital to analogue. Direct Mode is same as Pure Direct but video and display left on.

[thaderules]

Picked up 4 HD DVD titles from a highdefdigest seller for $20, shipped :):

Bourne Identity
Bourne Supremacy
Blazing Saddles
King Kong

Now all I need is Children of Men to complete my HD DVD collection.:D

[JaylisJayP]

Wow...the only blu-ray I can see on the horizon that I want to buy is The Sixth Day. I might actually be able to save a few bucks this spring :)

[TastySweetNutz]

Anyone know if The Mist is a BR release this Tuesday?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

no, but it should be out sometime since it is a geniues product and they just went blu

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Picked up 4 HD DVD titles from a highdefdigest seller for $20, shipped :):

Bourne Identity
Bourne Supremacy
Blazing Saddles
King Kong

Now all I need is Children of Men to complete my HD DVD collection.:D

nice deal

[IceRat]

I normally don't post HD-DVD sales since I had zero interest in the format from the start but I'll make an exception since I know some of you here may possibly care in this case

Circuit City 3/20 - 4/5

HD-DVD Clearance Titles:

Save 50% On HD-DVD Titles // Title Selection May Vary By Store // While Supplies last // 50% Off EXCLUDES Shrek The Third & Beowulf

Select titles available at CircuitCity.com

Titles shown but with NO Prices Listed:

Knocked Up: Unrated
King Kong
Shooter
Transformers

Also on Clearance is the Toshiba HD-DVD Player // Model HDA3 >>>> $99.99
(Closeout // No rain checks // Player contains “300” & “Bourne Identity” HD-DVD movies in box)

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching We Own The Night. Pretty good movie. Joquin Pheonix was very good in it. Marky Mark though just didnt do it for me in this movie. Guess its because he didnt do any ass kicking in this movie. He was amazing in the departed as a cop. Was hoping there would be a little of that in this one. But unfortunetly it wasnt.

I liked the movie just wish every movie Marky Mark is in has him slapping people around lol.

[Kleptos18]

I've been looking for 13 Ghosts for awhile but I don't really want anything else from the list besides The Rundown. Wish it was a BOGO instead.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=49717

32 bucks for 13 ghosts.

[THuINIDeIzCIRaCIKIEIz]

Just finished watching We Own The Night. Pretty good movie. Joquin Pheonix was very good in it. Marky Mark though just didnt do it for me in this movie. Guess its because he didnt do any ass kicking in this movie. He was amazing in the departed as a cop. Was hoping there would be a little of that in this one. But unfortunetly it wasnt.

I liked the movie just wish every movie Marky Mark is in has him slapping people around lol.

Did you see The Shooter?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Did you see The Shooter?

I have seen the movie Shooter yes. Its a great action movie. Also enjoyed Four Brothers. Marky Mark makes a great action star. Hopefully Three Kings comes out on Blu someday also. He was great in that.

[THuINIDeIzCIRaCIKIEIz]

I have seen the movie Shooter yes. Its a great action movie. Also enjoyed Four Brothers. Marky Mark makes a great action star. Hopefully Three Kings comes out on Blu someday also. He was great in that.


I think he would have made a better Jason Bourne than Matt Damon.

[ToightLikeATiger]

I think he would have made a better Jason Bourne than Matt Damon.

I really dont think anyone could play Bourne better then Damon after seeing him do all 3. He nailed each one perfectly. He is convincing as an agent type.

Marky Mark is more of a shoot them up type action movie star.

[grif32]

Pure Mode means the video circuitry and receiver display is switched off (except the HDMI OSD display and no digital processing is done on the signal apart from digital to analogue. Direct Mode is same as Pure Direct but video and display left on.

Ok but I still do not like direct or Pure mode.

[GPWYANKEE]

I really dont think anyone could play Bourne better then Damon after seeing him do all 3. He nailed each one perfectly. He is convincing as an agent type.

Marky Mark is more of a shoot them up type action movie star.


Couldnt agree with you more.Damon adds the intellect a character like Boune needs.Ive read all the Bourne books and his characters greatest strength is his mind and i dont think Walberg could carry that the way Damon does.

[ewto16]

Watched I Am Legend on Blu-ray this weekend with the family. Everyone seemed to enjoy the movie. I thought it looked and sounded great. Finally saw the alternate ending as well. I hated it. I enjoyed the original ending much more. I didn't watch the entire alternate version of the movie though. Is there anything else in the alternate cut that is different?

[ewto16]

In an article in the USA Today, it was mentioned that Disney's first BD-Live title would be Sleeping Beauty in September/October.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=49717

32 bucks for 13 ghosts.

wow...no wonder "HD" movies are not selling. 32 bucks for 13 ghosts is almost as bad as paying 4 bucks for a gallon of gas.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Its an import thats why its expensive, but you have look at Fox titles

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Its an import thats why its expensive, but you have look at Fox titles


Oh okay...the sound must be stellar on it, I remember the original DVD had killer surround sound.

[grif32]

Here is the CC ad for next week. I just hope they dont say the 50% off is for the titles in the paper.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i160/shimey00/ccity.jpg

I know someone posted about the deal already but just wanted to post the actual ad.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Enchanted last night with my wife...fun movie. I don't think the PQ is quite as stellar as the reviews say. It's more of a 4/5 to me than a 4.5 or 5. I found many of the "real world" scenes to be flat. But overall it looks and sounds great.

[JaylisJayP]

Here is the CC ad for next week. I just hope they dont say the 50% off is for the titles in the paper.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i160/shimey00/ccity.jpg

I know someone posted about the deal already but just wanted to post the actual ad.


Well it specifically says it excludes 2 movies, so I'm sure it's for all HD DVDs.

Maybe I'll repurchase The Breakfast Club if I can find it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Knowing CC they will only have 10-20 crappy titles.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

We watched Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) over the weekend (netflix rental). WOW :eek: the finally is what blu ray is all about!!!! It was a good family movie, the kids loved it but man that ending was something else. :D


I'll be looking to pick this up for the kids now, so if anyones got a copy for cheap lmk.

M. :)

[BrewersFan4Life]

So, I don't think this has been posted yet but Best Buy's giving out a $50 gift card to anyone who bought an HD-DVD player from them before Feb. 23rd. Details here

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat147600050717&type=category&DCMP=rdr0001332

[Chugga]

So whats the word on Bonnie & Clyde? It's well before my time so I've never gotten around to seeing it. Although since seemingly it's really the only thing I consider a movie coming out this week I'm wondering if it's as good as HDD suggests.

[Preditor74]

So, I don't think this has been posted yet but Best Buy's giving out a $50 gift card to anyone who bought an HD-DVD player from them before Feb. 23rd. Details here

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat147600050717&type=category&DCMP=rdr0001332

Yeah I just got an email from them saying they were sending me a giftcard. I read about them giving these out but only thought it was for people who purchased around the holiday...I bought my Hd-DVD player from them back when HD-DVD was only two months old!!!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Me and the wife both got calls saying that all of our hd players qualifed. $550 worth. Its going to be so hard not to go crazy when we get them. If you did purchase one before Feb 23rd then call them to make sure. If you dont have a reciept and used your reward zone card they can look it up that way.

[BrewersFan4Life]

I got mine in August and apparently I'm getting one.

[JaylisJayP]

Knowing CC they will only have 10-20 crappy titles.


My CC still has about 100-125 titles.

[HollandX]

June 3rd:

http://i29.tinypic.com/x1mtra.jpg

[SBrooks1]

You can't hotlink images from dvdactive :( ....But I figured out it was Semi Pro, which I won't be buying anyway

[grif32]

My CC still has about 100-125 titles.

Yeah same here.

Chris

[HollandX]

You can't hotlink images from dvdactive :(


meaniefaces.

[ewto16]

I heard from multiple reviews that it was pretty terrible. Anyone here actually see it?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I got some pretty good deals at best buy. they had 50% off all their HD-DVD's. Picked up these

BSG x2 $35
Ulitimate Matrix x2 $31
HP Box Set $45
White Noise $8
White Noise 2 $10

[SmartassBoiler]

Can I ask questions about 5.1 speaker setups in here, or should I create a new thread for it?

[grif32]

Can I ask questions about 5.1 speaker setups in here, or should I create a new thread for it?

Ask away.

[Gooker1]

I'll have to hit up Best Buy and CC today. I'm pretty stoked about scoring the gift cards from Best Buy too! I ended up picking up two 360 HD DVD drives from that sale they had back in Oct. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

The CC sale starts this Sun correct?

[SmartassBoiler]

Ask away.

I'm moving to 5.1 sound after happily spending the last 7 years with 2 channel sound from my Boston Acoustic speakers. It's time. :)

PrimeBane had suggested the Energy Take Classic series, and I found them on Amazon for $599. I'm going to be putting them all on stands, so that'll require me to spend more on stands.

I did some shopping around Amazon, and I found what looks to be a really good deal that combines the Polk RM6800s with a 10-inch sub along with 5 speaker stands for $425. The link to the speakers/sub is here:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002YK9TG/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ASH1H6YCFH4EF&v=glance

They got solid reviews on Amazon...what does everyone think? That's a good price considering the speaker stands come with it. They're not black which would have been ideal, but since I have a black/cherry/silver thing going on in the living room anyways, they'll look fine with everything.

[Hanky Panky]

I got some pretty good deals at best buy. they had 50% off all their HD-DVD's. Picked up these

BSG x2 $35
Ulitimate Matrix x2 $31
HP Box Set $45
White Noise $8
White Noise 2 $10

I wonder if this is company wide as last week, I noticed they were only discounted 30%. Anyone else spot this deal?

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I got some pretty good deals at best buy. they had 50% off all their HD-DVD's. Picked up these

BSG x2 $35
Ulitimate Matrix x2 $31
HP Box Set $45
White Noise $8
White Noise 2 $10

Hope I can find that Matrix deal around me.

[Icraig78]

I like the blu-ray discs cause I have a 4 year old and he has scratched pretty much the majority of the movies I had for him....now I don't have to worry about him scratching anything anymore....I've noticed that in Spokane pretty much every place that has HD-DVD is having blow-out sales...I've seen some used HD-dvd's sell for less than used reg dvd's.

[grif32]

I'm moving to 5.1 sound after happily spending the last 7 years with 2 channel sound from my Boston Acoustic speakers. It's time. :)

PrimeBane had suggested the Energy Take Classic series, and I found them on Amazon for $599. I'm going to be putting them all on stands, so that'll require me to spend more on stands.

I did some shopping around Amazon, and I found what looks to be a really good deal that combines the Polk RM6800s with a 10-inch sub along with 5 speaker stands for $425. The link to the speakers/sub is here:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002YK9TG/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ASH1H6YCFH4EF&v=glance

They got solid reviews on Amazon...what does everyone think? That's a good price considering the speaker stands come with it. They're not black which would have been ideal, but since I have a black/cherry/silver thing going on in the living room anyways, they'll look fine with everything.

What receiver do you have driving them?

Also Polk makes great speakers but there subs are terrible IMHO..

Its a great start for the price. Honestly I would save a little more and piece a nice system together and get a nice sub.

I just dont think you will be happy with that sub.. And a sub makes a huge difference..

I am having problems trying to find stands for my rears. I found a set but not in stock until april.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Stoped by another BB and picked up the following

Blade Runner Berifcase
HP box set
Into the Wild
Star Trek

All for $166 and some change

[SmartassBoiler]

What receiver do you have driving them?

Onkyo SR-TX705.

Also Polk makes great speakers but there subs are terrible IMHO..

Its a great start for the price. Honestly I would save a little more and piece a nice system together and get a nice sub.

I just dont think you will be happy with that sub.. And a sub makes a huge difference...

OK, given a max of $500, what would you suggest in terms of piecing a 5.1 system together? The front speakers can be floor standing, but the rear ones need to be elevated since I'll be putting them right behind a couch.

[WingNut 25]

Stopped at a couple of BB's last week and they were at 30%. Not sure if the 50% is company wide (yet).

For those with Fry's locations: 2 for $30 deal until March 25th. Sale includes:
Dogma
Fifth Element
Gattaca
Run Lola Run
Black Hawk Down
Underworld
Life of Brian
Legend of Zorro
Dracula
The Patriot
Final Fantasy

[HollandX]

Onkyo SR-TX705.


TX-SR705? :p

[SmartassBoiler]

TX-SR705? :p

I have the Dyslexia limited edition.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

save $10 on select blu movies at Best Buy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat147100050001&type=category



There are a bunch of movies I have yet to get on this list.

Now my question is; If I go and pick up five movies, can I use five of those -$5 blu ray in-store coupons at one time? Or can I only use one coupon per store visit?

I seriously doubt you will be able to use 5 of those on the same receipt. I would buy one, use the $5 coupon, leave and then come back. Go to a different register or maybe even the same one. They may not care. If you came to my Best Buy I'd let ya. ;)


So I send my wife to BB with a print-out of the -$5 coupon to see if she can find them at the store and pick me up a handful and buy a movie or two while she's at it. They tell her they don't have any coupons and they will just take the print-out she has since it scans. They would have let her buy more movies if she had more coupons.

So.......................I then go to BB later with a handful of coupons ;):D. I pick out the other 4 blu movies I want that were on the $19.99 sale and get -$5 off on all of them. A few they had to do on separate receipts. :D

I then go to customer service so they can price match the print-out I had of the WalMart "I Am Legend" price of $18.87. I get them to price match "I Am Legend" but they wont give me the extra -$5 off with the coupon. :(

Oh well still got a nice haul today. :D:cool:

$18.87
I Am Legend

$14.99
TMNT
Justice League New Frontier
POTC
POTC Dead Man's Chest
Pearl Harbor

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Stopped at a couple of BB's last week and they were at 30%. Not sure if the 50% is company wide (yet).


This is what I seen at my BB today, only 30% off. :( I'll wait but my luck I'll miss the boat when they hit 50%. :rolleyes:

[grif32]

Onkyo SR-TX705.



OK, given a max of $500, what would you suggest in terms of piecing a 5.1 system together? The front speakers can be floor standing, but the rear ones need to be elevated since I'll be putting them right behind a couch.

Well you have one hell of a nice Receiver give it some speakers it deserves. Same one I have and it really drives my Polks.

Honestly I would save up another $300 so you had around $800 to spend and do it right.

I bought a Onkyo HTIB for around $400.00 it was nice and sounded great but then I upgraded my system to the Onkyo 705 and polks all around with a decent sub and 1000% better. Its really night and day.

I wish I saved the $400.00 and did it right the first time.

You can check out on amazon the following.

Polk M50's for the front
Polk CS1 for the Center
Polk M30's for the Rears

Would be a decent place to start.

Then save and grab a decent sub. Make sure you Timbre match all speakers to get the best sound.



Chris

[JaylisJayP]

One more time....how does the Best Buy HD DVD credit thing work....do you just have to bring in your receipt? And is it just a gift card or do you have to put it toward a blu-ray player?

...and.....are the XBOX 360 HD DVD add-ons included in this?

[SmartassBoiler]

Honestly I would save up another $300 so you had around $800 to spend and do it right.

I bought a Onkyo HTIB for around $400.00 it was nice and sounded great but then I upgraded my system to the Onkyo 705 and polks all around with a decent sub and 1000% better. Its really night and day.

I wish I saved the $400.00 and did it right the first time.

You can check out on amazon the following.

Polk M50's for the front
Polk CS1 for the Center
Polk M30's for the Rears

Would be a decent place to start.

Then save and grab a decent sub. Make sure you Timbre match all speakers to get the best sound.

Hey Chris

Thanks for all the information, but I'm worried about overkill. I have a 17x16 living room, and my couch is against one wall with the TV across the room on the other side. I'll have to put the rear speakers on stands on either side of the couch, somewhat pointed inwards. My front speakers are on the outside of the entertainment center, one next to the wall, the other at the edge of the wall next to the small walkway into the bedroom.

I picked up that receiver because my Yamaha was 7 years old, couldn't do HighDef A/V routing, and I got a great price on Amazon for it with free shipping. I wanted one with 3+ HDMI inputs (DirecTV receiver, Xbox 360, Oppo 980). I'd really like to maximize it's abilities, but I don't want to get something that is "too big" for the room I'm using it in, if that makes sense.

What do you think? Does anyone else have input?

Jeff

[SmartassBoiler]

And is it just a gift card or do you have to put it toward a blu-ray player?

I'm not sure about your other questions, but the article I read stated that it was a Best Buy gift card that doesn't have to be put towards anything specific.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

One more time....how does the Best Buy HD DVD credit thing work....do you just have to bring in your receipt? And is it just a gift card or do you have to put it toward a blu-ray player?

...and.....are the XBOX 360 HD DVD add-ons included in this?

I'm not sure about your other questions, but the article I read stated that it was a Best Buy gift card that doesn't have to be put towards anything specific.

I'm also not sure about the trade-in stuff. But after getting an email from BB, I did call BB customer service today to find out what I could do about not having the receipt for the HD-DVD 360 add-on I bought back during the Heroes HD-DVD season 1 giveaway. After a few minutes of checking my name and getting my mailing address, the lady told me I had confirmation I was getting my $50 gift card and I should get it in the mail in 6-8 weeks.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm also not sure about the trade-in stuff. But after getting an email from BB, I did call BB customer service today to find out what I could do about not having the receipt for the HD-DVD 360 add-on I bought back during the Heroes HD-DVD season 1 giveaway. After a few minutes of checking my name and getting my mailing address, the lady told me I had confirmation I was getting my $50 gift card and I should get it in the mail in 6-8 weeks.

One article I read said they could look it up based on your Reward Zone card activity. If that's the case, I'll have to call and confirm, but I bought 2 back when they had the glitch during the Heroes Series 1 deal (they included 2 Free movies and EVERYTHING was included, I ended up getting 3 sets of Sopranos and a Planet Earth), then I should have $100 coming to me.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Still got the following sealed HD-DVD's for sale.

The Italian Job- $9dlvd
Full Metal Jacket- $9dlvd
Firewall- $9dlvd
Black Rain- $9dlvd

Madden 08 Xbox 360 Used- $25dlvd

I accept paypal! PM me if interested.

[Kleptos18]

Still got the following sealed HD-DVD's for sale.

The Italian Job- $9dlvd
Full Metal Jacket- $9dlvd
Firewall- $9dlvd
Black Rain- $9dlvd

Madden 08 Xbox 360 Used- $25dlvd

I accept paypal! PM me if interested.

have you tried highdefdigest's forums. I've seen a couple of those on wants before. Might be able to get a blu-ray or two for the hd's and a blu or two for the game.

[ToightLikeATiger]

have you tried highdefdigest's forums. I've seen a couple of those on wants before. Might be able to get a blu-ray or two for the hd's and a blu or two for the game.

yeah i am trying over there as well.

[IceRat]

PS3 firmware 2.20 is live

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

One article I read said they could look it up based on your Reward Zone card activity. If that's the case, I'll have to call and confirm, but I bought 2 back when they had the glitch during the Heroes Series 1 deal (they included 2 Free movies and EVERYTHING was included, I ended up getting 3 sets of Sopranos and a Planet Earth), then I should have $100 coming to me.

I never got a reward zone account till today. But they had my info when I went and bought the add-on and when I went back to ***** about not getting two more free movies everyone else was getting (I did end up getting those 2 free movies ;) ). But yeah, if you already had a RZ card and bought your systems with it, you wont have to check up. They will already have you in the system.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

PS3 firmware 2.20 is live

Gonna DL it as soon as I'm done watching I Am Legend. Thx for the heads up. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Just got off the phone with Best Buy...they found my orders through my RZ card and are mailing me $100 worth of gift cards. Hell yeah, that's a nice little surprise.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Sad thing is you cant even get 2 movies with 1 card on most titles.....lol

[grif32]

Hey Chris

Thanks for all the information, but I'm worried about overkill. I have a 17x16 living room, and my couch is against one wall with the TV across the room on the other side. I'll have to put the rear speakers on stands on either side of the couch, somewhat pointed inwards. My front speakers are on the outside of the entertainment center, one next to the wall, the other at the edge of the wall next to the small walkway into the bedroom.

I picked up that receiver because my Yamaha was 7 years old, couldn't do HighDef A/V routing, and I got a great price on Amazon for it with free shipping. I wanted one with 3+ HDMI inputs (DirecTV receiver, Xbox 360, Oppo 980). I'd really like to maximize it's abilities, but I don't want to get something that is "too big" for the room I'm using it in, if that makes sense.

What do you think? Does anyone else have input?

Jeff

Jeff,

I have a small living room and pretty much the same setup as yours with the couch and an opening next to my mains.

Trust me it wont be overkill.. Make sure you point your Fronts in toward the main sitting area and you shouldnt have any problems.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Hey Chris

Thanks for all the information, but I'm worried about overkill. I have a 17x16 living room, and my couch is against one wall with the TV across the room on the other side. I'll have to put the rear speakers on stands on either side of the couch, somewhat pointed inwards. My front speakers are on the outside of the entertainment center, one next to the wall, the other at the edge of the wall next to the small walkway into the bedroom.

I picked up that receiver because my Yamaha was 7 years old, couldn't do HighDef A/V routing, and I got a great price on Amazon for it with free shipping. I wanted one with 3+ HDMI inputs (DirecTV receiver, Xbox 360, Oppo 980). I'd really like to maximize it's abilities, but I don't want to get something that is "too big" for the room I'm using it in, if that makes sense.

What do you think? Does anyone else have input?

Jeff

Actually, in a true 5.1 setup the rear-speakers are suppose to be directly to the right and left of the listener. I know alot of people don't like Definitive Technology but, pound for pound they are tough to beat. If you can A-B compare them with other speakers, I will guarantee you buy the Def Tech's.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

I have a strange question...Why did you buy a Onkyo TX-SR705 for 2-channel listening? or did you just buy the Onkyo?

[SBrooks1]

Kill......Bill........Blu.....ray!! :eek:

Last week we updated you on some of Fox and MGM's upcoming Blu-ray release plans for later in 2008. Now, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has just sent over its updated Blu-ray Disc release schedule for the next few months. As you know, Hidalgo, M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable and the Coyote Ugly: Double Shot Edition street on 4/1. The theatrical version of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is tentatively due on 5/13 (the street date may change slightly). The National Treasure: Collector's Edition and National Treasure: Book of Secrets both follow on 5/20. June will see the Blu-ray release of The Recruit and M. Night Shyamalan's Signs, both on 6/3. Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York is now confirmed for Blu-ray release on 7/1. And Sleeping Beauty is currently set for 10/7. Additionally, the straight-to-video sequel Tinkerbell is due in October as well. Obviously, a number of new theatrical films will also be released on Blu-ray Disc in 2008.

But here's a few new titles for you: Studio sources have confirmed that a Nixon: Election Year Edition and Good Will Hunting are both on the way for later in 2008. We've also learned that Kill Bill 1 & 2 and Finding Nemo are now being planned for release in 2009 on the format. You probably have questions about these titles, particularly Kill Bill, but no more information is available at this time. Obviously, it's way too early to talk about specific street dates, version and special features. Just know that they ARE on the way. And again, even though this information comes directly from studio sources, you should still consider it Rumor Mill-worthy until the titles are officially announced.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just got confirmation that my $50 BB card will be here in 4-6 weeks! Big fan. Hopefully I can hit up a BOGO or B2GO with it :)

[grif32]

I have a strange question...Why did you buy a Onkyo TX-SR705 for 2-channel listening? or did you just buy the Onkyo?

I think he stated he bought it to upgrade from his old receiver then upgrade to a 5.1..

its a very nice receiver.. I really enjoy mine.

[XenoPredator]

Hey guys, I think im going to be getting a new TV today (Samsung LE40N87BDX)...this is not personally for me....but for the family living room.

Spec Link (http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=television&type=television&subtype=tftlcd&model_cd=LE40N87BDX/XEU)

Its a 40" 1080p Samsung, just want to know what you people think of its specs and stuff before we go ahead and get it. This is the ones we've had in mind for a while, and the one I personally picked out. It looks pretty future proof from what I can tell....but just want to make sure...

[BostonFan]

Kill......Bill........Blu.....ray!! :eek:

wow, some good stuff in there. I knew about CoN and the National Treasure movies. CoN is a must buy for me, and I haven't seen the National Treasure movies, but they looked good from the blu ray trailer on another disc.

Kill Bill and Gangs of New York are must sees imo.

[BostonFan]

Hey guys, I think im going to be getting a new TV today (Samsung LE40N87BDX)...this is not personally for me....but for the family living room.

Spec Link (http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=television&type=television&subtype=tftlcd&model_cd=LE40N87BDX/XEU)

Its a 40" 1080p Samsung, just want to know what you people think of its specs and stuff before we go ahead and get it. This is the ones we've had in mind for a while, and the one I personally picked out. It looks pretty future proof from what I can tell....but just want to make sure...

Samsung makes great TV's. I'm sure someone else will go more in depth with the tech specs, but does it have a QAM tuner? It probably does, but I didn't see a spec on there for it, and it would be nice to have if you don't have digital cable. You'll have people saying 1080p is a waste at 40" but I can't confirm or deny that, all I have is 1080i 32" :o Other than that I'm sure you'll love it.

[grif32]

Actually, in a true 5.1 setup the rear-speakers are suppose to be directly to the right and left of the listener. I know alot of people don't like Definitive Technology but, pound for pound they are tough to beat. If you can A-B compare them with other speakers, I will guarantee you buy the Def Tech's.

Look at this setup.. This is how I have mine and it sounds great. Only difference is I have my center on top not the bottom. Pointed down a little.

http://www.dolby.com/consumer/home_entertainment/roomlayout2.html

[grif32]

Hey guys, I think im going to be getting a new TV today (Samsung LE40N87BDX)...this is not personally for me....but for the family living room.

Spec Link (http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=television&type=television&subtype=tftlcd&model_cd=LE40N87BDX/XEU)

Its a 40" 1080p Samsung, just want to know what you people think of its specs and stuff before we go ahead and get it. This is the ones we've had in mind for a while, and the one I personally picked out. It looks pretty future proof from what I can tell....but just want to make sure...

Nice tv..

[SmartassBoiler]

I have a strange question...Why did you buy a Onkyo TX-SR705 for 2-channel listening? or did you just buy the Onkyo?

I just bought it last week, actually, with the intention of upgrading to 5.1 very soon. Plus it cleaned up the hack wiring job I had to do between my TV/old receiver as well.

[Tuckertank]

I'm having problems with accessing the menu's on BD movies with my PS3. Example was watching I am Legend last night and couldn't find were to select audio and once the movie was playing I couldn't get back to the top menu. I checked my profile and I'm on 2.1. any ideas?

[TheRedOx]

Gonna have to get to BB tonight. Looks like all HD-DVD's will be gone tomorrow...this is copied and pasted from a thread at avsforum:

Got this today while at work:

Mosaic will be in all stores before open on March 26 to pull and send back all HD-DVD titles. The representative will fill out the sendback paperwork and create a manifest for each individual tote. They'll also flex all Blu-ray inventory across the space where HD-DVD was featured. It's possible that stores may not have enough product to flex over all the old HD-DVD sections. In these cases, stores should put recent releases or titles that appeal to their customers in these areas. The Movies Team is working to increase the Blu-ray assortment to resolve this problem.

Stores with upcoming PI
If you have a PI close to the sendback timeframe, let Mosaic box up the HD-DVD product and remerchandise the area. They should stage the full sendback totes in the warehouse. Stores may want to verify the contents of each tote with the tote manifest that will be created and either create prescan sheets or count each tote on the night of inventory. A special sendback will post on the April 16 for these stores to ship their product back to the warehouse.

Signage
Mosaic will remove any header signs that list both Blu-ray and HD-DVD, as they are no longer valid signs in the store. Stores will be responsible to order additional Blu-ray sign rails to fill in the space left by the removed HD-DVD signs. Here are the signs that can be ordered:

811-0140636 - High Definition Movies for the ultimate...
811-0140829 - Play exclusively on Blu-ray Disc Players...
811-0140832 - High Definition Resolution...
811-0140833 - More titles available online...
Click below for a copy of Mosaic's instructions. Contact Ask the Bus with any questions.

[SmartassBoiler]

Jeff,

I have a small living room and pretty much the same setup as yours with the couch and an opening next to my mains.

Trust me it wont be overkill.. Make sure you point your Fronts in toward the main sitting area and you shouldnt have any problems.

OK, maybe I'll just splurge and get the whole deal. I looked on Amazon, and I put together 2 M50s, 1 CS1, 2 M30s, and a KSW-10 subwoofer in my shopping cart for $711. I'd just need speaker stands for the M30s.

The problem is that the M30s don't ship for 1-2 months. Is there a different place I could get those from, or perhaps get the whole thing from?

[SmartassBoiler]

Actually I saw the M40s are only $50 more for the pair than the M30s, and they're in stock.

Before I pull the trigger, is the KSW-10 subwoofer a solid one?

[grif32]

OK, maybe I'll just splurge and get the whole deal. I looked on Amazon, and I put together 2 M50s, 1 CS1, 2 M30s, and a KSW-10 subwoofer in my shopping cart for $711. I'd just need speaker stands for the M30s.

The problem is that the M30s don't ship for 1-2 months. Is there a different place I could get those from, or perhaps get the whole thing from?

I justed picked up M10's from CC and they sound great. I am trying to find stands for mine as well. I am having zero luck. I want adjustable stands.

I found a pair but they dont come out until april

I am not sure about that Klipsch sub matching up well with the Polk's.

There are other Polks that you can buy as well. you dont have to go with the Polk M series. I was just throwing out some idea's for you.

Good luck, Its very frustrating getting the right speakers and very time consuming as well.
Chris

[ewto16]

I'm having problems with accessing the menu's on BD movies with my PS3. Example was watching I am Legend last night and couldn't find were to select audio and once the movie was playing I couldn't get back to the top menu. I checked my profile and I'm on 2.1. any ideas?

I Am Legend's menus are wonky. If you hit square on your remote, it should bring up all the options for you.

[SBrooks1]

Gonna have to get to BB tonight. Looks like all HD-DVD's will be gone tomorrow...this is copied and pasted from a thread at avsforum

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/That-Is-Excellent.jpg

[Gooker1]

Wow, so BB are taking all HDDVD's off the shelf as of tonight? Crazy

[JaylisJayP]

Unless it's something like 75% off, their prices will still be too expensive.

[SBrooks1]

It's gonna be nice to see Blu-ray utilizing ALL the shelf space in our aisle now :D

[Hanky Panky]

Thanks for the news...I'll have to swing by my BB after work today.

[Hanky Panky]

Unless it's something like 75% off, their prices will still be too expensive.

Actually, at 50% off regular price, I consider that an excellent deal...you're talking about $13-15 per disc which is about the cost of a regular dvd release now...a lot better than the Blu prices of $29-35.

Hell, if you look at Amazon right now...they have some decent deals as well...as I grabbed BladeRunner for $22 on HD. :)

http://www.amazon.com/Blade-Runner-5-Disc-Complete-Collectors/dp/B000UBMZ4S/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206468218&sr=8-5

[GPWYANKEE]

I was at Bestbuys last night and they were only 30 percent off there.

[Hanky Panky]

I was at Bestbuys last night and they were only 30 percent off there.

Might have better luck with Amazon as I noticed more titles are now priced at $15.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6366582_2?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000200241&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1ZCZEZTT9PKPAGJPV9QD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=367794101&pf_rd_i=390987011

[SmartassBoiler]

I am not sure about that Klipsch sub matching up well with the Polk's.

Which sub do you use?

[grif32]

Which sub do you use?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Velodyne-10-DPS-Series-Subwoofer-DPS-10/sem/rpsm/oid/92858/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Shakes the whole house and I have it turned all the way down.

There are better subs for the price but I love the bass from this.

Chris

[jjks]

just got back from my Best Buy and all the HD-DVD's are already gone.

[HollandX]

Kill......Bill........Blu.....ray!! :eek:

:eek:

they better be combined.

[SmartassBoiler]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Velodyne-10-DPS-Series-Subwoofer-DPS-10/sem/rpsm/oid/92858/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Shakes the whole house and I have it turned all the way down.

There are better subs for the price but I love the bass from this.

Chris

I compromised and will probably get the VX-10. I read an avsforum thread and most people thought it was the best sub in the $200 range. It's only $130 on Amazon, and I'm in the middle of my Amazon Prime trial, so it's free shipping. Thanks to you, however, I was pointed in the right direction. :)

[TheRedOx]

just got back from my Best Buy and all the HD-DVD's are already gone.

I've been reading that too. I'm going to stop on the way home and check out another store tonight after that. Also, Garth, yes they say 30% off but there's lot of stories about how folks are haggling, talking to managers, etc. and getting some damn good deals out the door - 40% off, matching CC's 50% off ad next week, stuff like that. It's worth a shot, all I want is BBC Planet Earth for around $30. Someone also got the Ultimate Matrix set for $21 which I would also jump on.

[jackliveshere]

Quick PS3 question for you guys:

Besides the Dualshock 3 Rumble controller, is there any difference between the 80GB system that is out right now and the one that will come in the MGS4 bundle? I really don't care about MGS4 or the controller for that matter, so should I just try to find a deal online for the 80GB PS3 now, or wait until June? Are the inside components any different, processor, etc?

[THuINIDeIzCIRaCIKIEIz]

Quick PS3 question for you guys:

Besides the Dualshock 3 Rumble controller, is there any difference between the 80GB system that is out right now and the one that will come in the MGS4 bundle? I really don't care about MGS4 or the controller for that matter, so should I just try to find a deal online for the 80GB PS3 now, or wait until June? Are the inside components any different, processor, etc?


The tech nerds at hidefdigest.com are a good source of info.

[JaylisJayP]

I've been reading that too. I'm going to stop on the way home and check out another store tonight after that. Also, Garth, yes they say 30% off but there's lot of stories about how folks are haggling, talking to managers, etc. and getting some damn good deals out the door - 40% off, matching CC's 50% off ad next week, stuff like that. It's worth a shot, all I want is BBC Planet Earth for around $30. Someone also got the Ultimate Matrix set for $21 which I would also jump on.

I'm heading over to my Best Buy on my dinner break...nothing much I really want to get, but if they're dirt cheap I'm sure I can find something.

[Chugga]

Strangely enough it wasn't the HD DVD "section" that was gone in my Best Buy. They completely tore down the entire Blu-ray section (which was awesome and right as you walked in) and they moved them to some random aisle in the dvd section which sucks. HD DVD was completely gone, but it was already occupying a random DVD aisle that no one cared about so it's not missed.

On an unrelated note has anyone found a regular version of Bonnie & Clyde? All I found was the book version and if it hasn't already been stated in this thread let me be the first to say the friggin books are absolutely awful. In a way they are awesome, they have a really cool original look to them and would likely look great on a shelf. Unfortunately when you put it next to the other 500+ blu-ray movies it looks foolish and doesn't even look like a high def movie.

[WingNut 25]

So is that Circuit City sale this week or next?

[ewto16]

Quick PS3 question for you guys:

Besides the Dualshock 3 Rumble controller, is there any difference between the 80GB system that is out right now and the one that will come in the MGS4 bundle? I really don't care about MGS4 or the controller for that matter, so should I just try to find a deal online for the 80GB PS3 now, or wait until June? Are the inside components any different, processor, etc?

Details on that haven't really been released yet. I beleive they are going to be the same, but I don't think you can say that with certainty yet.

Regardless, you should wait. Unless you are buying used, you aren't going to find a deal for a 80GB online anywhere. They are all going to be $499. If you wait, you get the better controller and a great game for the same price. If nothing else, you could sell the game off for $45 and have gotten the PS3 for a bit of a discount.

Also, I'm sure the specs for the bundle will be announced or leaked at least a month ahead of time. Seeing that it comes out in June and it is almost April now, that really isn't that long to wait. If they aren't different, you can pick one up early still.

[grif32]

So is that Circuit City sale this week or next?

Starts this coming sunday.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

PS3 Secrets (aka the differences between models)

http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html

IMO, the new 80 GB models will have the cooler running 65nm chips in them.

[GoNiners]

Just got confirmation that my $50 BB card will be here in 4-6 weeks! Big fan. Hopefully I can hit up a BOGO or B2GO with it :)

I got that e-mail too

[YankeeTim]

my best buy in springfield va had hd dvds at 30% off. i said something to an employee and he said some locations were allowed to sell them for 50% off but not his location. he said they are all gone tomorrow..had it been 50% id have bought a few.

[YankeeTim]

on another note. how long did it take to get your free 5 hd dvds from buying a player? since its going away do you still think they will send me mine? seems like forever ago i sent it off..

[JaylisJayP]

my best buy in springfield va had hd dvds at 30% off. i said something to an employee and he said some locations were allowed to sell them for 50% off but not his location. he said they are all gone tomorrow..had it been 50% id have bought a few.

mine was the same...30% off. You can find them much cheaper online.

[TheRedOx]

mine was the same...30% off. You can find them much cheaper online.

Mine too (the one that actually had any left). Even after mentioning that they'll be 50% off at CC. For some reason they just weren't budging. Whatever, I'm patient, I'll wait for all of these same discs to hit Amazon, Buy.com, wherever they end up and I really believe we're just seeing the beginning of the great "HD-DVD Firesale", certainly took long enough.
I agree with you too YankeeTim - if they'd gone down just to 50% off I would have spent $110 right then and there. As it is, I spent $0 and left pissed off.
As far as the 5 free HD-DVD's - yes, you'll still get them. I got mine a couple weeks ago after sending the form in the day after the $98 A2 at WM (that was mid November I think). Funny thing is I got my 5 free Blu-Rays yesterday after buying my PS3 not too long ago, back in January so that was much quicker.

[WingNut 25]

Best Buy will be better off sending them back for credit as opposed to blowing them out at 50% off. We're the losers, not them.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I thought this craigslist ad was pretty funny.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/emd/618528717.html

[JaylisJayP]

I thought this craigslist ad was pretty funny.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/emd/618528717.html


wow.....******.

[Kleptos18]

wow.....******.

now that's not very nice.

He just probably talked to someone at best buy :)

[HollandX]

I thought this craigslist ad was pretty funny.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/emd/618528717.html

ROFL

poor fella

[Hokies]

I received a voicemail today from BB said that they will be sending $50 GC to me because I purchased HD DVD Player from them. Nice.

[WingNut 25]

Can someone please post how to add the PS3 to the Harmony 880? I remember seeing it awhile back.

[PrimeBane]

You can only add the PS3 if you bought a 3rd party remote with USB IR receiver... you should be able to find that product in the Harmony database (eg Nyko BluWave remote).

[WingNut 25]

Damn. Thanks PB. I have the Sony remote. Guess I'll just have to stick with that. No big deal really.

[PrimeBane]

Well, if you can get the BluWave remote for cheap ($10) I highly recommend it. You can't turn the PS3 on with it, but the rest works awesome. :)

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Look at this setup.. This is how I have mine and it sounds great. Only difference is I have my center on top not the bottom. Pointed down a little.

http://www.dolby.com/consumer/home_entertainment/roomlayout2.html

Thats with direct speakers...if your not running Bipolar or Dipolar speakers for your rear-surrounds your doing yourself a major disservice. Don't worry about Dolby's standards..make sure you focus on THX's standards ( www.thx.com )...JMO

[grif32]

Need your guys help real bad.

I need a Wii new if possible or used as long as it has everything with it box/manual etc..

This is for a B-day gift for a young kid and I am having Zero luck finding this person a Wii.

I would pay for shipping as well and throw someone a BR or HD DVD for helping out.

If anyone can help please let me know ASAP

Thanks
Chris

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Need your guys help real bad.

I need a Wii new if possible or used as long as it has everything with it box/manual etc..

This is for a B-day gift for a young kid and I am having Zero luck finding this person a Wii.

I would pay for shipping as well and throw someone a BR or HD DVD for helping out.

If anyone can help please let me know ASAP

Thanks
Chris

Did you contact Mack yet? He's selling a huge used Wii package on the general board.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Ill take a look around for you today

[ewto16]

Need your guys help real bad.

I need a Wii new if possible or used as long as it has everything with it box/manual etc..

This is for a B-day gift for a young kid and I am having Zero luck finding this person a Wii.

I would pay for shipping as well and throw someone a BR or HD DVD for helping out.

If anyone can help please let me know ASAP

Thanks
Chris

Are you looking to pay retail or market price?

[ewto16]

PS3 Secrets (aka the differences between models)

http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html

IMO, the new 80 GB models will have the cooler running 65nm chips in them.

What happens if you do this?


With the PS3 power switch in the off position, turn it on while holding and pressing both Eject and Power buttons.

[grif32]

Are you looking to pay retail or market price?

I was hoping Retail otherwise I would just try ebay.

They are going for like $315 plus shipping so If I have to go that rte I will just trying to save a few bucks.

My bathroom remolding is killing me

Thanks
Chris

[grif32]

Ill take a look around for you today

Thanks
Chris

[grif32]

Did you contact Mack yet? He's selling a huge used Wii package on the general board.

I just seen his post and thats more then I want to spend right now.

But I might have to bit

[ewto16]

I was hoping Retail otherwise I would just try ebay.

They are going for like $315 plus shipping so If I have to go that rte I will just trying to save a few bucks.

My bathroom remolding is killing me

Thanks
Chris

I can send you one via Prioirty mail for $327. It would get to you in two days. I can send it parcel post (5 days) for $325. Brand new and includes a receipt from Sears, so you could return it if you needed to.

A little bit better price than Ebay and while you may not know me personally, you do see me on the boards all the time. Better than a blind buy off Ebay. I have no desire to screw over someone on here, as I really like posting here and reading all the info.

I've done trades/deals with other people on here and I've sold some Wiis and other items on Ebay as well.

The Wii is shipping to me from Sears, so I should have it and be able to send it to you by early next week.

Let me know if you want it.

[HollandX]

How early do you want to wake up?

They'll be at Circuit City on Sunday.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/printthread.php?t=527964

[grif32]

How early do you want to wake up?

They'll be at Circuit City on Sunday.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/printthread.php?t=527964

Yeah I tried a couple sundays and I would have to get there around 4 am. The lines are nuts.

I have a little one and wouldnt want her to stand out there that early in the cold.

But thanks for the heads up.

Chris

[Kleptos18]

Wish I had known about your Wii needs yesterday :(

My wal*mart got like 10 in and I passed them up :(

[HollandX]

not good news for hd dvd. :(

this might be the nail in the coffin that gives blu the win.

BCI Moves to Blu, Cancels Upcoming HD DVD Slate
Wed Mar 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET

BCI/Eclipse has announced it has become the latest indie to go Blu, and has cancelled all previously-scheduled HD DVD titles.

The indie distributor was the first major indie to announce HD DVD support in late 2006, with a line-up of diverse cult gems that included 'Galaxina,' 'Golgo 13' and 'The Way of the World.' After a delay of over a year, however, only 'Galaxina' finally showed up in stores earlier this year, joining such recent BCI HD DVD releases as 'Ultimate Force' and the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby double-feature 'Road to Rio/Road to Bali.'

BCI had originally announced its latest HD DVD title (another Bob Hope double-header, 'My Favorite Brunette'/'Son of Paleface') was due to hit stores this week, but it failed to materialize on retail shelves. When asked for comment, a BCI rep confirmed to us that the company has nixed the release, as well any future support for the format.

Fans can still look forward to future next-gen BCI titles, however, as they will continue to throw their weight behind Blu-ray (the company has so far released 'Ultimate Force' on the format, as well as the "double feature" titles, 'Night of the Werewolf/Vengeance of the Zombies' and 'Sister Street Fighter/Sister Street Fighter 2'). According to the rep, it is planning a more aggressive Blu-ray line-up for later this year, although exact titles and street dates have yet to be determined.

As always, we'll keep you posted of all of BCI's future announcements as soon as they are officially confirmed.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Industry_Trends/BCI/BCI_Moves_to_Blu,_Cancels_Upcoming_HD_DVD_Slate/1594

[Hanky Panky]

not good news for hd dvd.
this might be the nail in the coffin that gives blu the win.

Haven't we already established this weeks ago? Does anyone here think Blu isn't going to win? :confused:

[Konger82]

hey guys, I have two hd dvds up for trade and I would be willing to send first since I am a newbie around here.


Blade Runner 5 Disc Movie Gallery case
and
Clockwork Orange



send me your titles that you have up for trade.. I also will trade for STANDARD DVD's.


pm me

[ewto16]

Haven't we already established this weeks ago? Does anyone here think Blu isn't going to win? :confused:

I'm pretty sure he was being funny.

[GPWYANKEE]

Man my Bestbuys really dropped the ball-The lowest they went was 30 percent off and now theyve packed them up and sent them all back.Wish my stores had done the 50 percent off thing alot of them did.

Circuit City sale is a waste for me-Mine is already picked over since they havent been replenishing their inventory for months.

If someone comes across a cheap copy of Arctic Tale on HD lmk.

[grif32]

Wish I had known about your Wii needs yesterday :(

My wal*mart got like 10 in and I passed them up :(

Never fails

Ewto might be able to help

Thanks
chris

[WingNut 25]

Amazingly, I saw Wii's at the Nashville airport in one of their gift shops. Only way you can get to it though is if you're flying in or out since you'd have to pass through security to get to this particular shop.

[Kleptos18]

Amazingly, I saw Wii's at the Nashville airport in one of their gift shops. Only way you can get to it though is if you're flying in or out since you'd have to pass through security to get to this particular shop.

that's an odd place for them. it'd add to your carry on, wierd.

[mikedanger]

that's an odd place for them. it'd add to your carry on, wierd.

or, you're returning from a business trip and realized that you forgot to get something for the kiddos.

[CoachB]

Chris walmart got them in Today. I called at 12:30 and they had them in. How could we work it out to get you one?Yeah I tried a couple sundays and I would have to get there around 4 am. The lines are nuts.

I have a little one and wouldnt want her to stand out there that early in the cold.

But thanks for the heads up.

Chris

[HollandX]

Gone Baby Gone is only $19.95 on Amazon right now. (It was $23.95)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00111L0MY

[Hanky Panky]

I'm pretty sure he was being funny.

Ah ok...guess he shouldn't quit his day job :p

[HollandX]

:(

[GPWYANKEE]

Gone Baby Gone is only $19.95 on Amazon right now. (It was $23.95)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00111L0MY

Sweet deal for those that dont have it

[HollandX]

or for those who bought it within the past 30 days! :D:D

[GPWYANKEE]

or for those who bought it within the past 30 days! :D:D

True that

[johnnyknoxsvill]

All my BB's sent back their HD-DVD's

[ewto16]

Via EngadgetHD

We're still waiting for Warner to release its IME-enhanced Batman Begins on Blu-ray, but it will apparently be beaten to the punch by the 1966 flick Batman: The Movie starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Fox Home Entertainment is going all out, including a 360-degree tour of the Batmobile, HD featurettes, pop-up trivia game and, in a first for Blu-ray, an isolated 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio track for those who want to hear only the score in the highest quality possible. Available July 1 with a $39.98 MSRP, Batman fans can also grab one of a limited edition 5,000 unit run with a 1/18th scale Batmobile for $59.98. The only thing more we could ask for is BD-Live enhanced chat allowing viewers to tune in at the same Bat-time, same Bat-channel.

[civictyperboy]

If someone is looking for a Wii I have one that I never use anymore, I have 3 controllers/rubber controller covers, the box and a couple of games

[HollandX]

Batman fans can also grab one of a limited edition 5,000 unit run with a 1/18th scale Batmobile for $59.98.

limited edition of 5,000?

isn't that the entire blu-ray buying population?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If someone is looking for a Wii I have one that I never use anymore, I have 3 controllers/rubber controller covers, the box and a couple of games

Contact Grif, he was looking for one

[Chugga]

Did anyone pick up the digital video essentials disk this week?

[PrimeBane]

You mean it actually came out on time?!?!

[Chugga]

Yeah no kidding, I actually found it at Borders today but before I crack it open I was hoping for a review to see if it was worth it.

[HollandX]

This disc has already paid for itself in my opinion. After going through the test
patterns several times, I have gotten a picture that looks natural and detailed.
It looked decent before, but comparing it to what I have it at now, the colors
were slightly oversaturated and the picture was slightly soft before.

The thing that surprised me most? My sharpness was too low. Normally people
have theirs set too high, and on most HDTVs, the lowest possible setting is the
best one. I had mine set to 0/100, but as JK narrated through the part about
sharpness, he acknowledged that some HDTVs are an exception to that rule. It
turns out that mine looks perfect at 20/100, going by the 1080p overscan
pattern.

Good stuff, well worth $18.95 to get a better picture out of a $1500 HDTV.
Thanks Joe.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=15232

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Here is a nice little letter I wrote to BB dealing with a POS manager.

I just want to start off and say I used to like shopping at Best Buy but lately I feel that being a customer is becoming a burden for your employees. I get rude employee's who are unwilling to help me out.

Yesterday 3/26/08 I was at the Best Buy store in Mesa AZ (Store 254). I wanted to do a price match on a HD-DVD box set that I had purchased the day before at that same store for 50% off. I wanted to get another as a gift. I had the receipt from that store and was told they would price match. While waiting for 10 min. the manager that had approved the sale the day before, came back extremely rude and demeaning,told me he wouldn't honor the price match, saying he could only do 30%.

I left unhappy and dissatisfied, which is becoming a common occurrence for myself and many others out there because of the poor customer service we receive. If we wanted to deal with employees of that nature, we would all spend our money at Circuit City.

Sincerely,
James

[BostonFan]

the HDBasics disc is a one time thing, right? would it be better just to get from Netflix?

I think this (http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Digital_Video_Essentials_HD_Basics/70091299?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1731422003_0_0) is it, it's got the same cover, but it says released 2005. was there an older version? :confused:

[SmartassBoiler]

I used the specs on the plasmabuyinguide.com website to set everything for my plasma TV, but I'm sure my LCD in the bedroom could use a tune-up. I'll probably go buy one.

[grif32]

Get the DVE disc. When you think your PQ is set then you pop this disc in then you will see what you have been missing.

[SBrooks1]

Wow, I just downloaded and streamed the Blu-ray version of I Robot (encoded as a WMV file, still 1080 and 5.1) over my wireless network to my 360. :eek:

[TastySweetNutz]

Anyone have problems with Amazon? I pre-ordered a copy of I Am Legend like most everyone else here did and I've yet to receive my copy. I checked the tracking number and it went from Elkton, MD and two days later it's in Billings, MT. Now keep in mind I'm in Delaware and Elkton, MD was the next state over. I contacted Amazon and they said give it until tomorrow. This is absolutely amazing...

[ToightLikeATiger]

Wow, I just downloaded and streamed the Blu-ray version of I Robot (encoded as a WMV file, still 1080 and 5.1) over my wireless network to my 360. :eek:

HOW!!!!:eek::D

[Kleptos18]

the HDBasics disc is a one time thing, right? would it be better just to get from Netflix?

I think this (http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Digital_Video_Essentials_HD_Basics/70091299?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1731422003_0_0) is it, it's got the same cover, but it says released 2005. was there an older version? :confused:
it is available on netflix. I'm gonna give it a shot, put it at the top of my q :)

[oaktown2000]

All my BB's sent back their HD-DVD's

Got the JLA Blu Ray...thanks again for another great deal

[grif32]

Anyone have problems with Amazon? I pre-ordered a copy of I Am Legend like most everyone else here did and I've yet to receive my copy. I checked the tracking number and it went from Elkton, MD and two days later it's in Billings, MT. Now keep in mind I'm in Delaware and Elkton, MD was the next state over. I contacted Amazon and they said give it until tomorrow. This is absolutely amazing...

Strange I preordered mine a couple days in advance and recieved it on release Date.

had problems with it and they sent me my replacement disc on monday with overnight shipping.

[GPWYANKEE]

Yeah no kidding, I actually found it at Borders today but before I crack it open I was hoping for a review to see if it was worth it.

Lmk what you think,I was thinking of getting it also.

[ewto16]

Wow, I just downloaded and streamed the Blu-ray version of I Robot (encoded as a WMV file, still 1080 and 5.1) over my wireless network to my 360. :eek:

What sort of PC do you have? I tried to stream a 720p version of GBG to my PS3 and it was way too choppy to watch. I assumed my PC couldn't transcode it fast enough.

[grif32]

Lmk what you think,I was thinking of getting it also.

Why think about it just get it. Its worth the money trust me.

Its great to have with all the test patterns on it.

Its good to check your PQ on your plasma every 6 months or so.

Chris

[Gooker1]

Why think about it just get it. Its worth the money trust me.

Its great to have with all the test patterns on it.

Its good to check your PQ on your plasma every 6 months or so.

Chris

What about on an LCD?

[GPWYANKEE]

Why think about it just get it. Its worth the money trust me.

Its great to have with all the test patterns on it.

Its good to check your PQ on your plasma every 6 months or so.

Chris


My as well-With all the rest ive spent whats $18.00:o

[ewto16]

Anyone have any links to that test Blu-ray you are all talking about? If it is a decent price, I'd consider getting it. I have a hard time believing I'd use it more than once though.

What if we all chipped in to buy a thread copy and passed it around?

[GPWYANKEE]

Anyone have any links to that test Blu-ray you are all talking about? If it is a decent price, I'd consider getting it. I have a hard time believing I'd use it more than once though.

What if we all chipped in to buy a thread copy and passed it around?


Sounds like a plan-We would probably spend the same money though by the time the fargin thing got shipped all over.

[ewto16]

Any of you guys interested in Madden 08 for the PS2? I know some of you still game on the PS2 or have kids that might want it. I have a used copy that I want to part with. No official case or manual (useless anyway) though. Let me know. I'm looking for around $18 shipped for it.

[HollandX]

Wow, I just downloaded and streamed the Blu-ray version of I Robot (encoded as a WMV file, still 1080 and 5.1) over my wireless network to my 360. :eek:

You don't HAVE to stream it though... Right? Won't the 360 play wmv files right off of it?

[ewto16]

Sounds like a plan-We would probably spend the same money though by the time the fargin thing got shipped all over.

You could ship the thing for like 2-3 bucks, I would think. So everyone chips in a couple bucks and you pay it forward on postage. It would cost about $5 a person probably.

[SBrooks1]

You don't HAVE to stream it though... Right? Won't the 360 play wmv files right off of it?

I guess I could burn the 8.5GB WMV file to a DVDR-DL but in that time I could already be watching it over my wireless network streamed from my desktop PC in my office ;)

[SmartassBoiler]

I searched "Digital Video Essentials" on Best Buy's website, and all I got was this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8126324&st=digital+video+essentials&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1602954

That isn't it, obviously.

[HollandX]

I guess I could burn the 8.5GB WMV file to a DVDR-DL but in that time I could already be watching it over my wireless network streamed from my desktop PC in my office ;)

8.5gb? Good lord, man!

I have a 120gb usb-powered pocket sized usb drive that it would fit on. It'd just take all day to copy to it!!

[SBrooks1]

8.5gb? Good lord, man

It's pretty cool to download HD versions of the HD DVD's I got rid of and being able to watch them at pretty much the same quality as the original disc. :D

[PrimeBane]

I searched "Digital Video Essentials" on Best Buy's website, and all I got was this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8126324&st=digital+video+essentials&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1602954

That isn't it, obviously.

Save yourself the pain and suffering and order from amazon.com :)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000V6LST0/ref=nosim/tonyswebsit02-20

[SmartassBoiler]

Save yourself the pain and suffering and order from amazon.com :)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000V6LST0/ref=nosim/tonyswebsit02-20

Oh, you have to have a BluRay player to use it. D'oh.

I'm still waiting for Profile 2.0 players to come up so I can find a good deal on the Panny BD30.

[PrimeBane]

Oh no... there is the HD DVD version as well. :)

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Basics-DVD/dp/B000V6LTG2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206634151&sr=8-4

[PrimeBane]

And this older version that most of us here have.

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Definition-Standard/dp/B000IHYY3Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206634203&sr=8-1

[HollandX]

what's the diff between the older and newer?

I guess a better question is, does the new version contain everything in the old... and then some?

[HollandX]

It's pretty cool to download HD versions of the HD DVD's I got rid of and being able to watch them at pretty much the same quality as the original disc. :D

damn dude. from where?

you can pm me if you don't want to post it.

:D:D:D

[PrimeBane]

Most likely... there's probably better tests on the new disks if I had to guess.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hey Prime I just sent you a PM

[ToightLikeATiger]

I really dont like Robin Williams but there is 1 movie he is great in and I enjoy a lot. It just so happens to be coming out on Blu-Ray and I am very excited!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5497/original.jpeg

No Puffy Dont Smoke!

[grif32]

What about on an LCD?

With LCD, Plasma Etc...

[PrimeBane]

Hey Prime I just sent you a PM

got it... LMK ASAP if you want a copy as they are damn hard to find now.

[SBrooks1]

damn dude. from where?

PM sent :D

[grif32]

Great price on DVE BR disc $16.99 Free shipping

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=205511556&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

And if you use goggle checkout its cheaper you can get $10.00 off

[WingNut 25]

Should I do it for my DLP?

[HollandX]

but of course

[WingNut 25]

Does it matter which one I get since I have an HD player and a Blu Ray player?

[SBrooks1]

What sort of PC do you have? I tried to stream a 720p version of GBG to my PS3 and it was way too choppy to watch. I assumed my PC couldn't transcode it fast enough.

Unfortunately I couldn't use my PS3. It played the video too choppy and wouldn't play audio. The beauty of using the 360 is TVersity doesn't have to transcode the WMV file at all since the 360 supports it natively.

[ewto16]

Unfortunately I couldn't use my PS3. It played the video too choppy and wouldn't play audio. The beauty of using the 360 is TVersity doesn't have to transcode the WMV file at all since the 360 supports it natively.

I thought the PS3 supported WMV natively now as well, but you had to turn it on in the PS3 somewhere. Maybe that was a different format.

[grif32]

Does it matter which one I get since I have an HD player and a Blu Ray player?

Doesnt matter

Chris

[WingNut 25]

Didn't think so.

[SBrooks1]

I thought the PS3 supported WMV natively now as well, but you had to turn it on in the PS3 somewhere. Maybe that was a different format.

It does after you turn it on. For whatever reason it doesn't stream them nearly as quick or as good as the 360 does though.

[ewto16]

It does after you turn it on. For whatever reason it doesn't stream them nearly as quick or as good as the 360 does though.

Maybe the PS3 is transcoding it on its own internally? So it doesn't support it natively, but converts it on the fly.

[ewto16]

Joe F. is quick with the banning/warning stick. Got a warning for posting a game for sale on this board earlier today. Those used to just get moved/deleted. Only posted it here since it was a PS2 game and this board actually gets traffic. No one goes to BST: General. :(

[Konger82]

since this is the thread all the smart people come to :D I am wanting to pick up the Original (IV-VI) Star Wars Trilogy but I want both editions (example Episode IV 1977 and 2004 versions) I have seen them sold individually but there are like 6 different sets, I cannot tell which one is the right one. Can someone point me to the right direction (or link) :)


and HAN SHOT FIRST! :)

[SBrooks1]

Maybe the PS3 is transcoding it on its own internally? So it doesn't support it natively, but converts it on the fly.

I don't know. I do know that it wouldn't play the audio of any of these WMV's I threw at it. The 360 plays them just fine though.

[PrimeBane]

Has the '77 version ever been on DVD? I thought Lucas vowed to never put those out.

Or is it the first update from the '90s that got scrapped?

[ewto16]

I don't know. I do know that it wouldn't play the audio of any of these WMV's I threw at it. The 360 plays them just fine though.

Weird.....oh well. I forgot to mention that I'd be totally down with a PM to the location of these wonderful files that you shared with HollandX as well. Thanks!!

[someguy6000]

Has the '77 version ever been on DVD? I thought Lucas vowed to never put those out.

Or is it the first update from the '90s that got scrapped?
there are versions of the original trilogy out but i haven't seen them packed together i've only seen them individually and the dvd has both versions the original unaltered and the special edition version.

[SBrooks1]

since this is the thread all the smart people come to :D I am wanting to pick up the Original (IV-VI) Star Wars Trilogy but I want both editions (example Episode IV 1977 and 2004 versions) I have seen them sold individually but there are like 6 different sets, I cannot tell which one is the right one. Can someone point me to the right direction (or link) :)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/418MS9CSRCL._AA240_.jpg

This is the original widescreen edition that was released where Lucas went back and made changes to the CG and added in Anakin (Hayden) to the end of 'Jedi'.

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Trilogy-Widescreen-Bonus/dp/B00003CXCT/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206643542&sr=1-2

These are the DVD's that have the original theatrical versions (untouched) from 1977, 1980 and 1983 and the new 2004 remastered editions on there....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517M4V93K0L._AA240_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Episode-IV-Widescreen/dp/B000FQJAIW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206643925&sr=1-4

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510GTNVNYYL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Episode-Versions-Widescreen/dp/B000FQJAJG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206644055&sr=1-7

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http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Episode-VI-Widescreen/dp/B000FQVX78/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1206644081&sr=1-5

More info here - http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/star-wars-the-original-trilogy.html

[SBrooks1]

Weird.....oh well. I forgot to mention that I'd be totally down with a PM to the location of these wonderful files that you shared with HollandX as well. Thanks!!

PM sent :D

[Konger82]

thank you sbrooks!

[HollandX]

These are the DVD's that have the original theatrical versions (untouched) from 1977, 1980 and 1983


I rememeber the outcry when those came out. Everyone *****ed for the untouched versions, so that's what Lucas gave them.

Nonanamorphic and not remastered.

Yeeouch.

[SBrooks1]

STARWARS.IV.A.NEW.HOPE.HAN.SHOOTS.FIRST.13GB.1080P.WMVHD.5.1
STAR.WARS.V.THE.EMPIRE.STRIKES.BACK.13GB.1080P.WMVHD.5.1
STAR.WARS.VI.RETURN.OF.THE.JEDI.12GB.1080P.WMVHD.5.1

I love the interwebs :D

[PrimeBane]

WTH... where did someone find SW in HD to share with the rest of the world?

[SBrooks1]

WTH... where did someone find SW in HD to share with the rest of the world?

For Return of the Jedi...

The source for this release is a fresh glitch free German Premier HD broadcast posted May 27th 2007 by harlis - Thank you! You are a hero to many! The release as posted by harlis included the infamous German opening crawl, German subtitled scenes for Jabba and 25fps run time in addition to English and German 5.1 audio tracks and a third track with audio commentary. It defaulted to German 5.1 for most users and was not very playable as it stuttered badly on some systems. Not to mention the nearly 20GB file size! To make this English friendly I used the opening crawl and English subtitled Jabba scenes from the British Sky Broadcasting version originally posted January 8th 2007 by 'BK, thank you for that great release 'BK! That edition also had the 25fps speed up issue. I time adjusted both releases and edited out all frames that were German and replaced them with English. Mind you, I replaced strictly the frames that contained subtitles and not the entire scene. I also replaced the audio with the DVD 5.1. I matched the entire running length frame by frame to the source DVD to be certain the audio never goes out of sync. This is necessary as some broadcasts whether it be their source or transmission anomalies either lose a few frames or gain a few frames forcing the entire sync to shift.

You may be wondering, did Wookie make any changes to this edition since he color adjusted and restored the Han shooting Greedo first scene in "A New Hope" and restored the original Bobba Fett voice in "Empire"? Nope, sorry. No changes were made aside from encoding it at an extreme bitrate for the absolute highest quality possible.

[HollandX]

WTH... where did someone find SW in HD to share with the rest of the world?

They were all broadcast in HD on Cinemax like a year or two ago. It was a big deal!

Where were you?

:p:p:p

[Chugga]

They were all broadcast in HD on Cinemax like a year or two ago. It was a big deal!

Where were you?

:p:p:p

Yeah I DVR'ed all 6 of the movies. They ran back to back like all day long for 3 days straight it seemed like. Then sparingly for the next few weeks.

[PrimeBane]

They were all broadcast in HD on Cinemax like a year or two ago. It was a big deal!

Where were you?

:p:p:p

In Canada... without Cinemax :(

[WingNut 25]

I remember when they broadcast all of those in HD, though I did not have Cinemax at the time.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Yeah I DVR'ed all 6 of the movies. They ran back to back like all day long for 3 days straight it seemed like. Then sparingly for the next few weeks.

LOL, I also got all 6 saved on HD on my DVR. ;) :)

[ewto16]

In Canada... without Cinemax :(

What do you watch at like 2am in the morning? :p

[HollandX]

What do you watch at like 2am in the morning? :p

Sportscentre.

[WingNut 25]

^ I'm counting sheep at that hour.

[PrimeBane]

What wingnut said... that or a little quality time with the wife :D

[jjks]

^ Not if you're in TN! (Bane beat me to the post, was meant for Wingnut)

Went to my Circuit City today to get an idea of the HD-DVD titles that still had in stock for Sunday's sale, and they had all been dumped in a cardboard bin and they were in the process of spreading the Blu Ray's across the shelf space. I know what titles they have in the 'S-Z' range, but didn't feel like digging to the bottom to see if they still had Blade Runner.

[HollandX]

I just wanted to say "Sportscentre" and not have to correct my spelling.

[WingNut 25]

^ Not if you're in TN! (Bane beat me to the post, was meant for Wingnut)

Went to my Circuit City today to get an idea of the HD-DVD titles that still had in stock for Sunday's sale, and they had all been dumped in a cardboard bin and they were in the process of spreading the Blu Ray's across the shelf space. I know what titles they have in the 'S-Z' range, but didn't feel like digging to the bottom to see if they still had Blade Runner.

That's for damn sure! You Nashville folks are bad influences! :p

The BB near my work was all Blu today. The CC not far from there still had its full compliment of HD titles on Tuesday but who knows how it will look come Sunday. I just envision a bin similar to how they do their $4.99 DVD sales.

[HollandX]

July 1- Point Break Blu

[PrimeBane]

oooo... let the BD hit parade begin :rolleyes: