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

[PrimeBane]

Is this as totally pimp as it sounds?



http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/TV_on_High-Def/Image_Entertainment/Discovery_Channel/Discovery_Channels_Human_Body_Coming_to_Blu-ray/1626

Anyone know how this show is "controversial"? Or is just computerized mommy and daddy parts and the "religious-conservatives-with-sticks-up-their-butts" complained?

[oaktown2000]

Anyone know how this show is "controversial"? Or is just computerized mommy and daddy parts and the "religious-conservatives-with-sticks-up-their-butts" complained?

I don't know....but "Digital Pe nis" sounds like a kickazz band name.

[WingNut 25]

So there seems to be some controversy on just how good/bad the PQ is on Dewey Cox as several others sites have given it very high marks while HDD gave it a low score.

[jjks]

Regardless of PQ, stay away from Walk Hard. I seriously doubt you'd like it.

[WingNut 25]

I'm just going to rent it on Netflix.

[JaylisJayP]

My FYE had out Baron Munchausen tonight so I picked that up with store credit.

If anyone cares, FYE has a deal going on right now, buy 2 blu-ray get $5 off....buy 3 get $10, buy 4+ get $5 off each one. I know FYE prices are high, but with this deal and the 10% from the backstage pass (if you have it), it actually brings the prices under Best Buy, and at least at my FYE they tend to get in some of the odd catalog titles Best Buy doesn't stock in store here.

Alas, that is now the end of my $650 run on FYE store credit from massive DVD and CD trade-ins.

[PrimeBane]

I FINALLY got lucky with a store clearance.

They're all used, but at $9.99 CDN, I wasn't complaining. :D

Mission Impossible 3
Next
The Heartbreak Kid
Disturbia
Goodfellas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
The Brave One

[PrimeBane]

Blade Runner BD arrived in the mail today from Mr. Knoxville.

Thanks again johnny :)

[Kleptos18]

Does anyone know about (I didn't look at what company makes it before I asked, so just slap me if that's the problem) Fast $ the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

I'm watching some drifting show on discovery hd and I realized how good those cars would look on blu :)

[PrimeBane]

F&F movies are availalbe on HD DVD from Universal at this point.

[grif32]

Not sure if this was posted yet or not

Amazon Buy 2 get 1 for BR. Not a very good selection tho.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6671762_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000214241&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=11WJF018B3KVXP8CW18V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=382749001&pf_rd_i=130

[SBrooks1]

Downloaded Afro.Samurai.The.Movie.2007.Bluray.VC1.1080P.5.1.WMV-NOVO last night. Must be from a Blu-ray import. I know it was released on HD DVD in some other country but someone on HDD said it was coming on Blu too. Anyways, looks really good. Love the animation style and especially the music by The Rza.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Who has the lowest B&M price for Dewy Cox

[Konger82]

so from the looks of it, not many Dewey Cox fans..I might redbox it..

[Hanky Panky]

I FINALLY got lucky with a store clearance.

They're all used, but at $9.99 CDN, I wasn't complaining. :D

Mission Impossible 3
Next
The Heartbreak Kid
Disturbia
Goodfellas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
The Brave One

Nice scores...I noticed my local Hastings Books also has a $9.99 sale on HD-DVDs but the selection is bleh with only a few titles left, like 300, The Thing, Transformers, Full Metal Jacket, Lethal Weapon 1, Knocked Up and surprisingly Beowulf.

[grif32]

so from the looks of it, not many Dewey Cox fans..I might redbox it..

I have not seen it YET. It just looks really really stupid. I will until it hits TV. Not worth a buy or even a rental IMO.

Chris

[ToightLikeATiger]

I agree that Dewey Cox looks stupid. I may throw it on the end of my netflix list just in case there is a time when I dont want to see something else. But its nothing I would make any special effort to see.

[Hanky Panky]

Agreed...I don't think Jenna Fischer warrants a viewing of this possible stinkfest.

[oaktown2000]

damn. plus shipping or included?

To be honest...they handled it really weird. They actually gave me the three "in stock" items as the freebies. Even though...they were higher retail then the pre-releases. They then mailed all three in stock Blu Rays and my invoice was for $0.

Then...as the pre release became available (so far...that's been I am Legend). I was charged $1.99 for shipping. So I'm assuming I'll get charged $1.99 for Dewey and again for Compass.

So basically...it'll be $6 for 6 movies in total, spread out over 4 different shipments...not bad at all.

My FYE had out Baron Munchausen tonight so I picked that up with store credit.

Give this a watch...and then let me know how it is.

Not sure if this was posted yet or not

Amazon Buy 2 get 1 for BR. Not a very good selection tho.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6671762_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000214241&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=11WJF018B3KVXP8CW18V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=382749001&pf_rd_i=130

Kinda sucks. Those were all the same films that 4 months ago were a straight BOGO :o

Who has the lowest B&M price for Dewy Cox

If it's as bad as everyone's saying....you'll be able to buy mine right after I watch it :)

[WingNut 25]

How's the transfer on First Blood?

[HollandX]

To be honest...they handled it really weird. They actually gave me the three "in stock" items as the freebies. Even though...they were higher retail then the pre-releases. They then mailed all three in stock Blu Rays and my invoice was for $0.

Then...as the pre release became available (so far...that's been I am Legend). I was charged $1.99 for shipping. So I'm assuming I'll get charged $1.99 for Dewey and again for Compass.

So basically...it'll be $6 for 6 movies in total, spread out over 4 different shipments...not bad at all.


How often does Columbia House have BOGOs?

[oaktown2000]

Better then the DVD...but nothing jaw dropping.

[oaktown2000]

How often does Columbia House have BOGOs?


That's the first, and only, one I've seen. I didn't even notice it...someone else posted it.

It was great too, because I still had to purchase two more to fulfill my account and they counted these purchases towards that.

[HollandX]

FIREFLY ON BLU-RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Firefly-Blu-ray-Release/9350

[PrimeBane]

Nice... I guess I can sell my DVD set that I have yet to open and watch. :)

[JaylisJayP]

How's the transfer on First Blood?

I think the best way to describe it, keeping in mind it's an old movie that was meant to look gritty, is tolerable with flashes of pretty good.

[JaylisJayP]

FIREFLY ON BLU-RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Firefly-Blu-ray-Release/9350

Cool, I'd pick this up. I loved Serenity.

[SBrooks1]

Never understood the cult following of Firefly/Serenity. Nathan Fillan is a crappy B-list actor.

[BostonFan]

Never understood the cult following of Firefly/Serenity. Nathan Fillan is a crappy B-list actor.

I thought it was a really good show, but the blu-ray version will be rentals if anything for me.

Also, I have a Netflix question. If anyone uses their instant watch service, I used to click on the title and it would give me a list of the episodes for tv shows, but I'm not sure how to get to the list of episodes anymore. I did it by accident the other day, but I don't know how. Now I just click on play and it starts with the last episode I was watching. Not a big deal, but it is annoying. any input?

[PrimeBane]

For those that still have and use it, MS has released a new update for the 360 HD DVD addon.

http://www.n4g.com/tech/News-132497.aspx

[WingNut 25]

I'll have to wait for my 360 to get repaired before I can get the update.

I saw that they are releasing a Rambo box set on Blu so I'll just grab that.

[HollandX]

FREE $150 BEST BUY GIFT CARD IN MY HANDS, *****ES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WingNut 25]

FREE $150 BEST BUY GIFT CARD IN MY HANDS, *****ES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go nuts!

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

FIREFLY ON BLU-RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Firefly-Blu-ray-Release/9350

This would have been great news if it wasn't for Universal HD replaying the show now. I just DVR'd the pilot episode this weekend and have yet to watch it. God I love DVR, even better yet that it's on HD now. I just could never be around the TV when that show first came on so I missed them all. But I love Serenty also.


Never understood the cult following of Firefly/Serenity. Nathan Fillan is a crappy B-list actor.

:eek: How dare you?!! He's actually a very good B-list actor thank you very much. :o :p ;) :D

FREE $150 BEST BUY GIFT CARD IN MY HANDS, *****ES!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL, nice haul. :cool:

[PrimeBane]

FREE $150 BEST BUY GIFT CARD IN MY HANDS, *****ES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent... what are you buying me? :D

[SBrooks1]

FREE $150 BEST BUY GIFT CARD IN MY HANDS, *****ES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Want to use that wisely? Mail me your gift card and tell me what you want. I'll use my employee discount and get you more for your money. I get $24.99 Blu-rays for around $18.50. :) I'm serious.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I might be sending you some of mine Brooks for that price.

[grif32]

Watched ID4 on BR (thanks knoxsvil).

This is BY FAR the best BR I have ever seen.

The PQ is stunning but what really sets this movie apart from other BR movies is the AQ.

Its UNREAL. If you do not have this on BR RUN do not walk and grab this title. I havent seen it in years and I forgot what a great movie this is.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

It's a DTS-HD Master disk right? Are you able to take advantage of that Chris or is it being downgraded to DTS 5.1?

I remember the 5 Star DVD version having amazing sound at the time as well (it was my demo sound disk until Saving Private Ryan came out)

[SmartassBoiler]

Hey - do any of you have your Xbox360 linked to your computer? I play my music through it, but I can only get sound out of the 2 front speakers. I went into the audio area of the 360 setup, and it's properly set to Dolby Digital. The receiver also reports that it's in Dolby Digital mode.

Can you not do this with music? I played a movie through it the other day, and the surround sound was fine.

[PrimeBane]

I believe most CDs are just in 2 channel stereo... I assume it would be the same for MP3s.

See if you can find a CD or MP3 that's multichannel and see what the results are. :)

[SmartassBoiler]

I believe most CDs are just in 2 channel stereo... I assume it would be the same for MP3s.

See if you can find a CD or MP3 that's multichannel and see what the results are. :)

Does Dolby Digital not do 5.1 matrixing?

[giantSFortyniners]

so i called 888-BESTBUY for my $50 refund for the add-on and they said i dont qualify because i bought mine with the 2 free hd-dvd promo. should i pursue to try to get it or is that a valid reason?

[JaylisJayP]

so i called 888-BESTBUY for my $50 refund for the add-on and they said i dont qualify because i bought mine with the 2 free hd-dvd promo. should i pursue to try to get it or is that a valid reason?

i would pursue...i've never heard of that disqualification before.

[kawai7]

Hi guys

In your opinion what is the best and worst Blu-Ray and HD-DVD release you have seen. I'm not talking about what you thought of the film. I'm talking about AQ and PQ.

Blu-Ray Best AQ and PQ (demo material) - I am Legend, Pirates of the Caribean 3

Blu-Ray Best AQ - 300
Blu-Ray Best PQ - Shoot'em Up
Blu-Ray Worst PQ - Ocean's Thirteen
Blu-Ray Worst AQ - Sleepy Hollow


HD-DVD best PQ and AQ - The Bourne Ultimatum

HD-DVD Best PQ - Blades of Glory
HD-DVD Best AQ - The Bourne Ultimatum
HD-DVD Worst AQ - The Kingdom
HD-DVD Worst PQ - The Perfect Storm

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Good thing I held off on buying Dewy Cox. It was an ok movie at best. Just saved myself $35

[PrimeBane]

Best HD DVD PQ and AQ: Transformers
runner up: Matrix Revolutions and Matrix Reloaded
Worst PQ: Bruce Almighty

Best Blu-ray PQ and AQ: Cars
runner up: any of the 3 Pirates movies
Worst PQ: 28 Days Later

[PrimeBane]

Does Dolby Digital not do 5.1 matrixing?

No clue I'm afraid. :(

[james howlett]

Just saw Into The wild..What a great movie with excellent picture and sound even though I don't have an HD receiver (not yet anyway)..A must see.And I'm still waiting for Amazon's fire sale so I can add to my collection. Does anyone have the Matrix trilogy in HD? I just wanted to know how the picture and audio quality are.. Thanks again..

[PrimeBane]

Does anyone have the Matrix trilogy in HD? I just wanted to know how the picture and audio quality are.. Thanks again..

They are very good... the Matrix is probably the weakest of the 3 PQ wise, but still looks pretty good.

Plus there's the Highdefdigest review you can look at. :)

Ultimate Matrix Collection
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/301/matrix_umc.html

Complete Matrix Collection
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/405/matrix_ct.html

[PrimeBane]

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/04/08/interview-with-sce-engineers-reveal-bd-live-firmware-plans/


Future firmware updates will include 1080 deinterlacing and DTS-HD MA, much to the joy of serious home theater buffs. Expect updates to happen quarterly -- although the revised PS Store will break from that planned cycle.


About time! :D

[HollandX]

so i called 888-BESTBUY for my $50 refund for the add-on and they said i dont qualify because i bought mine with the 2 free hd-dvd promo. should i pursue to try to get it or is that a valid reason?

That's a bunch of badonkadonk butt. I got $150 for 3 players, 2 of which I got back with that Heroes/box set error solely to put on eBay! :D

[Kleptos18]

So I've been wanting to watch Into The Wild lately ,cause i recently got done reading the book. I wanted to watch it in HD due to the awesome scenery I knew would be there.

I bit the bullet, and "rented" it from the xbox live service. Netflix didn't have it on the live rentals, and I don't have an hd-dvd player so this was my only option to watch it now. I gotta say, besides that it's kind of expensive (480 points which works out to a little more than 5 bucks. Probably closer to 6) It wasn't too bad of a deal. The movie download some, and at some point said it was playable, which is when I started it. When I was about 3/4 of the way through the movie, I got another ding that said it was done downloading. i had no issues with the movie stopping or anything.

*Possible spoilers below* But they shouldn't be since it's a true story and you should know already!

PQ wise, it was awesome. 720p, but it was great. The image really popped and looked like I was right there with him. Emile Hirsch did an awesome job for this role, and near the end looked dead when he lost all the weight.

I probably won't do it again, but it wasn't bad at all really. The price should come down a bit would be my only complaint.

[freezerfuel]

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/04/08/interview-with-sce-engineers-reveal-bd-live-firmware-plans/



About time! :D

Oh yeah! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/rockon.gif

[SBrooks1]

Pretty cool how 2 other people just watched Into the Wild too like I did last night. Easily one of the best movies I have ever had the pleasure of watching. The emotional journey this movie took me on was amazing. I had no idea it was a true story until after it was over. Seeing Chris McCandless's self portrait at the end hit me really hard. Just a really really great movie.

[GPWYANKEE]

I loved Into The Wild also but i dont think its a movie i would watch repeatedly.

[GPWYANKEE]

Looking to buy a few if anybody has them for sale

Blu Rays

ID4
I Robot
Legend Water Horse
Pixar Shorts
Coyote Ugly

[Holeman]

Never understood the cult following of Firefly/Serenity. Nathan Fillan is a crappy B-list actor.

That's because you have no soul. You're a husk is what I'm saying.

[Holeman]

FIREFLY ON BLU-RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Firefly-Blu-ray-Release/9350

New bonus ****, as well as COMPLETING that last episode that supposedly is just awaiting sound looping and some FX shots would probably be the one thing on Earth that could get me to start switching over.

[SmartassBoiler]

Another Into The Wild fan here. I watched it two weekends ago, and I really enjoyed the story it portrayed. The acting was excellent.

I only watched it on SD-DVD, so maybe I should take this to another thread. ;)

[GPWYANKEE]

I love Firefly but dont see me ponying up for it on Blu Ray when i bought the season for 17.99 on regular DVD.

[grif32]

I have "Into the wild" hd-dvd just have not watched it yet. I hear it was a great movie. Cant wait to see it

Chris

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Best HD DVD
PQ and AQ: Transformers
very close runner up: Beowulf
Worst PQ: Italian Job

Best Blu-ray
PQ and AQ: Live Free Or Die Hard
runner up: Pixar Cars
Worst PQ: Hellboy



Another Into The Wild fan here. I watched it two weekends ago, and I really enjoyed the story it portrayed. The acting was excellent.

I only watched it on SD-DVD, so maybe I should take this to another thread. ;)

Guess I'm gonna have to rent this from Netflix soon. Sound like a good flick.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I got my DVE disk yesterday. It was pretty easy to understand, don't know what all the fuss was about :p ;). But I watched the videos and then I ran the test. I watched Fantastic 4 Rise of SilverSurfer right afterwords, and I didn't notice any bit of difference. :confused: Actually I almost feel the collaborations I did by eye on my cable tv settings looks better then watching blu on the P3. I'm gonna give it another shot today to see if I can tweak it some more.


I also watched Hitman last night on blu. Over the top movie but that's what they where going for. It was a decent action flick. But I do have to agree with everyone that the girl that follows hitman is HOT as HELL!!! :D ;p

[ToightLikeATiger]

But I do have to agree with everyone that the girl that follows hitman is HOT as HELL!!! :D ;p

She was decent looking. I like a little more meat on the bone though to be hot as hell. She is gonna be in the next Bond movie as well.

[imaginegrafix]

I've been waiting for a good deal on into the wild.....

[grif32]

Cant remember if this was posted here or not. Walmart is offering a deal like BB for HD DVD players:

More good news for those left on the short end of the format war, Wal-Mart has quietly decided to offer refunds for anyone who purchased their HD DVD player between November 1, 2007 and now. You won't need the box it came in, but the receipt will be necessary, and get moving because this offer is only open until the 30th. A $50 gift card just 'cause this isn't, but for those looking to erase a red moment in their lives, Wal-mart's doors are open. http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07...urns/#comments (http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/wal-mart-offers-up-hd-dvd-returns/#comments)

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1207...googlenews_wsj (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120742749977492469.html?mod=googlenews_wsj)

[JaylisJayP]

That's a bunch of badonkadonk butt. I got $150 for 3 players, 2 of which I got back with that Heroes/box set error solely to put on eBay! :D

yeah, my $100 is coming from two 360 add-on that I got with 2 Heroes sets, 3 Sopranos Sets and a Planet Earth....I didn't keep any of it except the receipts :p

[JaylisJayP]

Best HD DVD

PQ: Equilibrium
AQ: Transformers
Worst PQ: Traffic (even though I know it was somewhat how it was filmed)

Best Blu-ray
PQ: Dead Man's Chest
AQ: Live Free or Die Hard or ID4
Worst PQ: Masters of Horror Vol. 1
[/quote]

[JaylisJayP]

Best HD DVD
PQ and AQ: Transformers
very close runner up: Beowulf
Worst PQ: Italian Job

Best Blu-ray
PQ and AQ: Live Free Or Die Hard
runner up: Pixar Cars
Worst PQ: Hellboy

.

Seriously....Hellboy? I thought Hellboy's PQ was close to stunning. Razor sharp detail, bold, lush colors...I'd almost put it near the bottom of my top 10 blu-rays for PQ.

[Hanky Panky]

They are very good... the Matrix is probably the weakest of the 3 PQ wise, but still looks pretty good.

Plus there's the Highdefdigest review you can look at. :)

Ultimate Matrix Collection
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/301/matrix_umc.html

Complete Matrix Collection
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/405/matrix_ct.html

Thanks for those links...I was almost tempted to grab the complete collection at my CC clearance sale last week for $45 but decided to pass on it since I own the dvd collection already. Hopefully the Blu release will have newer features.

[SBrooks1]

Oh snap! When I bought my HD DVD add-on for my 360 I bought it from Amazon.com. I just got this e-mail!!! :eek:

Dear Amazon.com Customer,

As someone who purchased an HD DVD player from us before February 23, 2008,* you might like to hear about a special offer available from Amazon.com.

New technologies don't always work out as planned. We at Amazon.com value our customer relationships more than anything and would like to support customers who purchased these players by offering a credit good for $50 off any products sold by Amazon.com. Just use promotional code ************ when checking out. The code is valid through April 9, 2009, so you have plenty of time to use your credit. Purchases from third-party merchants on our site are not eligible.

In addition, we'd like to share some of our top offers on Blu-ray discs, HDTVs, and other high-def technology and remind you that the Amazon.com Marketplace is available to sell items you might not want anymore as you upgrade to new ones. Also be sure to check out our monthly Amazon.com Early Adopters Delivers e-mail to find out about the latest technology.

[Hanky Panky]

Wow...congrats on the credit...Amazon rules!

[Chugga]

I'm starting to get jealous of all of these rebates....wheres my $50 for choosing the right side. Hell how about $25....$19.99 and a coupon.

[TheRedOx]

Oh snap! When I bought my HD DVD add-on for my 360 I bought it from Amazon.com. I just got this e-mail!!! :eek:

Nice, too bad Wal-Mart is only offering a full refund for the HD-DVD players they sold. BB and Amazon let you keep the player AND give you a $50 GC/credit.

[Hanky Panky]

Just be thankful Blu-ray has kept prices averaging at $29.99 and not raised 'em since the win.

[PrimeBane]

I'm starting to get jealous of all of these rebates....wheres my $50 for choosing the right side. Hell how about $25....$19.99 and a coupon.

That warm, snuggly feeling will just have to do. :p

[ToightLikeATiger]

Oh snap! When I bought my HD DVD add-on for my 360 I bought it from Amazon.com. I just got this e-mail!!! :eek:

Got the same email as well!!!! Cant wait to get home tonight and spend my $50 on amazon :)

[PrimeBane]

Damn all you American's and your $50 cards!

I bought 3 HD DVD players and I havne't received a bonus... I think I'll join Chugga and go cry in the corner. :(

[JaylisJayP]

Chugga, Prime...if it makes you feel any better, I'll think about you when I'm spending my Best Buy gift cards.

[PrimeBane]

No, it won't... *where's that damn flipping the bird smilie?*

;) :p

[Chugga]

I want free money for not buying HD DVD. There were plenty of times I was tempted....oh man the add-on for the 360 is cheap, wow I can't believe they got Transformers, damn I want Clerks 2, I heard the Hulk movie looked awesome, American Gangster is coming out.....yet no I never flinched, I was like a Shaolin Blu-ray Monk.

The simple fact that I fought through the urges, stayed loyal, and bought Little Man and Dragon Wars while movies like King Kong and Bourne were on the shelves should allow me to at least $50...maybe $75.

[SBrooks1]

Hmmmm, do I use my Amazon $50 on the B2G1 deal or on 2-3 new Blu's. Hmmmmm....

[WingNut 25]

I bought my add on early on at Circuit City so I'm missing out on this fun.

[PrimeBane]

Hmmmm, do I use my Amazon $50 on the B2G1 deal or on 2-3 new Blu's. Hmmmmm....

I'd hold onto it and wait for a good Bogo... that is if we ever see them again on Amazon.com :(

[BrewersFan4Life]

Still got a copy of I am Legend on BD I want to unload. Looking for Anchorman HD-DVD.

[GoNiners]

I want free money for not buying HD DVD. There were plenty of times I was tempted....oh man the add-on for the 360 is cheap, wow I can't believe they got Transformers, damn I want Clerks 2, I heard the Hulk movie looked awesome, American Gangster is coming out.....yet no I never flinched, I was like a Shaolin Blu-ray Monk.

The simple fact that I fought through the urges, stayed loyal, and bought Little Man and Dragon Wars while movies like King Kong and Bourne were on the shelves should allow me to at least $50...maybe $75.

Now you can get the 360 add on for 44 bucks on Amazon.

[Chugga]

It's not worth it now though, I just want my free money

I should at the very least get the $25 back I paid for Dragon Wars....I just really want that money back

[SBrooks1]

I should at the very least get the $25 back I paid for Dragon Wars....I just really want that money back

So apparently not all your buying decisions were "right" buying that stinker of a flick :p

[Konger82]

I have not seen it YET. It just looks really really stupid. I will until it hits TV. Not worth a buy or even a rental IMO.

Chris
Dewey Cox was hilarious! I got it at a Rebox location since I do not have a Blu Ray Player. I will be adding that movie to the collection soon!

[Chugga]

So apparently not all your buying decisions were "right" buying that stinker of a flick :p

If it gets me a $50 gift card then I will conceed it was a bad decision, but until then I'm sticking with it just being a "learning experience".

I mean the movie had "Dragon" and "Wars" in it's title, who would have ever thought it would be a bad movie.

[HollandX]

Cant remember if this was posted here or not. Walmart is offering a deal like BB for HD DVD players:

More good news for those left on the short end of the format war, Wal-Mart has quietly decided to offer refunds for anyone who purchased their HD DVD player between November 1, 2007 and now. You won't need the box it came in, but the receipt will be necessary, and get moving because this offer is only open until the 30th. A $50 gift card just 'cause this isn't, but for those looking to erase a red moment in their lives, Wal-mart's doors are open. http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07...urns/#comments (http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/07/wal-mart-offers-up-hd-dvd-returns/#comments)

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1207...googlenews_wsj (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120742749977492469.html?mod=googlenews_wsj)

Damn. At least Best Buy let you keep the players. What the heck is Wal-Mart going to do with them all?

What if I can't find my receipt? Can Wal-Mart look it up for me?

[HollandX]

Oh snap! When I bought my HD DVD add-on for my 360 I bought it from Amazon.com. I just got this e-mail!!! :eek:

I haven't gotten mine yet. :(

Also, I bought 2 HD DVD players on Amazon. I better get two coupons!! :D

[grif32]

Damn. At least Best Buy let you keep the players. What the heck is Wal-Mart going to do with them all?

What if I can't find my receipt? Can Wal-Mart look it up for me?

People are saying yes they can look it up if you paid by CC..

Chris

[imaginegrafix]

Still got a copy of I am Legend on BD I want to unload. Looking for Anchorman HD-DVD.

pm coming your way

[WingNut 25]

So where's the big Blu Ray sale that someone posted they were having here?

[grif32]

So where's the big Blu Ray sale that someone posted they were having here?

I have a bunch to post just havent had the chance because my computer at home is down. Time Warner is suppose to be out Thursday to fix their modem. I only have my work computer right now.

I will try friday night if not then proabably sometime Sunday morning. I will be busy all day Sat with the house.

Chris

[oaktown2000]

Don't forget...offer a "lot" price FIRST....then offer individual sales.

;)

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

[grif32]

Don't forget...offer a "lot" price FIRST....then offer individual sales.

;)

LOL,

I want to sell as many to one person as possible. I DO NOT want to ship out 10 different packages but will if I have to. I will try and price them right to sell.

Also I will probably put them up on Highdefdigest.com because they buy anything over there :) I dont have a lot to sell so I hope I have enough for everyone..

Chris

[WingNut 25]

Don't forget...offer a "lot" price FIRST....then offer individual sales.

;)

Glad to see you took notes. :p

[HollandX]

People are saying yes they can look it up if you paid by CC..

Chris

damn, thanks. i'll have to try it.

[kawai7]

Got a sealed Blu-Ray of I Am Legend for $20 plus $4 shipping to US or Canada if anyone is interested

PM me

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

She was decent looking. I like a little more meat on the bone though to be hot as hell. She is gonna be in the next Bond movie as well.
See, I've already had my fair share of busty beauties with booty's. My fetish is now with nice tight petite woman that can wild ride till the cows come home. ;) :p :D And she fit the bill.


Seriously....Hellboy? I thought Hellboy's PQ was close to stunning. Razor sharp detail, bold, lush colors...I'd almost put it near the bottom of my top 10 blu-rays for PQ.

I should have noted I'm only picking from the 13 blu movies I own. I have a pretty nice selection and Hellboy IMO is the worst of all of them PQ wise. Just way too grainy too often and that really got to me.




Chugga, Prime...if it makes you feel any better, I'll think about you when I'm spending my Best Buy gift cards.

Don't forget...offer a "lot" price FIRST....then offer individual sales.

;)

LOL, both of you are dirty S.O.B.'s. lol ;) :D :p

[freezerfuel]

Wouldn't mind trimming the fat in my collection, would prefer to trade over sell. If anyone is interested here is my wishlist.

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

HD DVD
Freedom Writers
Apollo 13
Blue Planet
Chronicles of Rid****
Alpha Dog
Inside Man

Blu-ray
Gone Baby Gone
We Own The Night

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Oh yeah, I looked over my DVE disk again. I guess the calibrations did make a difference. I switched back and forth from other setting and the custom calibrated setting I made with the DVE disk and boy can you tell the difference in the color. I then put in TMNT and then Cars and damn was I astounded at how much more beautiful the picture looked. I think now I'll have to add TMNT at the top of my list of best PQ movies on blu.

[JaylisJayP]

Wouldn't mind trimming the fat in my collection, would prefer to trade over sell. If anyone is interested here is my wishlist.

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

HD DVD
Freedom Writers
Apollo 13
Blue Planet
Chronicles of Rid****
Alpha Dog
Inside Man

Blu-ray
Gone Baby Gone
We Own The Night

not really in trade mode...but might be interested in Blue Planet if you're dumping cheap.

[grif32]

Oh yeah, I looked over my DVE disk again. I guess the calibrations did make a difference. I switched back and forth from other setting and the custom calibrated setting I made with the DVE disk and boy can you tell the difference in the color. I then put in TMNT and then Cars and damn was I astounded at how much more beautiful the picture looked. I think now I'll have to add TMNT at the top of my list of best PQ movies on blu.

Yeah it does make a difference if you take the time.. Glad you noticed it.

It really makes the Colors pop on the screen. Cars and TMNT really POP on BR.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Is anyone caving big time and grabbing Commando or Predator? Apparently Target has them both out already.....for $34.99.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Nothing good on amazon right now worth using my $50. B2G1 is crap. Lord of War is the only movie I would want on there. I could grab Hitman and another movie but would like to get a good deal. Maybe someday we will get a good deal. Doesnt look like the $50 code has an expiration date.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Just want to put it out there; if anyone is getting rid of Alvin & the Chipmunks on blu lmk. :)

[SBrooks1]

Is anyone caving big time and grabbing Commando or Predator? Apparently Target has them both out already.....for $34.99.

You might want to give Commando a second thought....

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/508/commando.html

ouch... :(

[JaylisJayP]

You might want to give Commando a second thought....

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/508/commando.html

ouch... :(

Damn.....forget it.

[Kleptos18]

Woot.

Both Versions of Batman Begins up for preorder on amazon and warners site.

Can someone refresh me on what the special edition has in it?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017HRCQU?tag=blurayforum-20 - Special edition 34.95

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PC6A3E?tag=blurayforum-20 - Reg Edition 19.95

already in the top 100 after today. I'm gonna probably get the reg but i'm gonna wait till i know for sure what's in the special.

[Kleptos18]

Found it!

The limited edition includes
• Batman Begins motion art lenticular
• Exclusive photos
• Script pages
• Storyboards
• Five collectible Batman Begins postcards

guess i'll get the standard edition.

[PrimeBane]

Batman Begins? I've had that in HD for nearly 18 months now. ;)

Here's the run down of both versions.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Exclusive_HD_Content/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Unveils_Specs,_Box_Art_for_Dual_Batman_Begins_Blu-rays/1630

[Kleptos18]

Batman Begins? I've had that in HD for nearly 18 months now. ;)

Here's the run down of both versions.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Exclusive_HD_Content/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Disc_Announcements/Warner_Unveils_Specs,_Box_Art_for_Dual_Batman_Begins_Blu-rays/1630

ahhhh.... a 7.50 movie money coupon for The Dark Knight... might be worth getting the Special edition. I dunno what i'd do with all the other crap though.. so i'll stick with the standard.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Good story on CC
http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/topstocks/archive/2008/04/09/is-the-circuit-city-death-watch-on.aspx Man I hope they go out of business

[JaylisJayP]

Good story on CC
http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/topstocks/archive/2008/04/09/is-the-circuit-city-death-watch-on.aspx Man I hope they go out of business


I hope they do, too. I know no company really cares about the consumer, but CC seems to go out of its way to prove this.

- Ridiculously high extended warranty prices
- Nobody who knows what they're talking about
- Crappy sales
- As the article says, NOBODY to help you answer a question

The only thing CC is good for is price matching and occassionally being so ******ed that we as the consumer benfit in some form.

[GPWYANKEE]

Yeah it does make a difference if you take the time.. Glad you noticed it.

It really makes the Colors pop on the screen. Cars and TMNT really POP on BR.

Chris


Youve got way way to much time on your hands;)

[GPWYANKEE]

Good story on CC
http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/topstocks/archive/2008/04/09/is-the-circuit-city-death-watch-on.aspx Man I hope they go out of business


Locally i find this to be more tru of my BestBuy then Circuit City.The guys in our CC have a pretty good grasp on the HD and Blu Ray market.

[TheRedOx]

Dewey Cox was hilarious!

+1 - True!
Watched last night, it was pretty funny, I liked it and so did the wife. Jenna Fischer in that white see-thru nightie should alone warrant a purchase seeing some of the other crap you guys buy.

[SBrooks1]

DTS-HD Master Audio CONFIRMED FOR PS3!!!!! :eek:

PS3 Firmware (v.2.30) Details and Store Walkthrough

I have more good news to report today – the system software update will also add DTS-HD Master Audio output for Blu-ray videos, which means the high-definition visuals of Blu-ray will now be matched with the highest quality audio for the ultimate movie-watching experience on PS3.

DTS-HD Master Audio is literally bit-for-bit identical to the studio master recording and makes movie soundtracks and sound effects truly come to life. The technology delivers audio at the incredibly high rate of 24.5 mega-bits per second (Mbps) on Blu-ray disc, which is significantly higher than standard DVDs. DTS-HD Master Audio also offers 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency/24 bit depths, so you’ll be totally immersed in the sound. The firmware update will add DTS-HD High Resolution Audio as well, which is a similar output technology that requires less disc space. You can read more about both codecs here.

A lot of you, particularly the home theatre enthusiasts and audiophiles out there, have been asking us for this capability, and we can’t wait until you have an opportunity to pop in a compatible Blu-ray video to test it out for yourself.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/10/firmware-v230-details-and-store-walkthrough

[Hanky Panky]

Bout damn time we got some DTS support for the PS3...HELLZ YEEEEAH!

[SBrooks1]

Bout damn time we got some DTS support for the PS3...HELLZ YEEEEAH!

April 15th :D

The new PS3 with DTS-HD Master Audio will be available by simply downloading the upcoming firmware upgrade on April 15th, 2008.

http://www.dts.com/company/press/press-article.php?ID=1601180336&cID=1&yID=2008

[Hanky Panky]

EXCELLENT...this is truly great news! Someone buy SBrooks a lapdance!

[SBrooks1]

Someone buy SBrooks a lapdance!

After photographing a half nude chick in my photography studio yesterday, a lapdance would be nice right about now :D

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...you heard the man! Start droppin the green into his paypal machine!

[Konger82]

After photographing a half nude chick in my photography studio yesterday, a lapdance would be nice right about now :D
your post is useless without pics :D

[SBrooks1]

your post is useless without pics :D

Sorry, can't post 'em

[grif32]

Sorry, can't post 'em

Yes you can just crop the head off :D

Great news FINALLY on the PS3. I will wait to download it after I know people are not having any problems with it first.

Chris

[grif32]

I put up a list late last night here but someone bought the lot of me. It was 12 BR movies for $100 dlvd.

I deleted my post after I got the PM. Sorry but thats a easy way to sell them all and not just have to keep the crap titles. Plus it was a fast transactions. UNREAL..

Thanks to the buyer :)

They will ship tomorrow.

I might have a few more soon.

Chris

[HollandX]

Nothing good on amazon right now worth using my $50. B2G1 is crap. Lord of War is the only movie I would want on there. I could grab Hitman and another movie but would like to get a good deal. Maybe someday we will get a good deal. Doesnt look like the $50 code has an expiration date.

Just FYI, it expires on April 9, 2009.

[HollandX]

You might want to give Commando a second thought....

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/508/commando.html

ouch... :(

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8258/pwned111za6.jpg

[HollandX]

DTS-HD Master Audio CONFIRMED FOR PS3!!!!! :eek:

http://www.nolandgrab.org/images/Mr-Burns-Excellent.jpg

[mikedanger]

i've been eyeing new tv's recently and wanted to see what you guys thought of this one. our viewing habits are 75% sports, 15% blu ray movies, and 10% other stuff. i'm a little worried about having plasma with all of the sports that we do watch since i've heard people talk about "the blur".

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-50PZ77U-1080p-Plasma-HDTV/dp/B000WINAGG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205959188&sr=1-3

[PrimeBane]

Posted two days ago... you guys have fricken short memories. :p

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/04/08/interview-with-sce-engineers-reveal-bd-live-firmware-plans/
About time! :D

[PrimeBane]

i've been eyeing new tv's recently and wanted to see what you guys thought of this one. our viewing habits are 75% sports, 15% blu ray movies, and 10% other stuff. i'm a little worried about having plasma with all of the sports that we do watch since i've heard people talk about "the blur".

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-50PZ77U-1080p-Plasma-HDTV/dp/B000WINAGG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205959188&sr=1-3

There is ZERO motion blur on a plasma... that only occurs on LCDs.

That is a beautiful TV and worth every penny. :D

[HollandX]

Posted two days ago... you guys have fricken short memories. :p

I thought this was the first time it was posted with a date attached to it.

:(

selfpwnt.

[SmartassBoiler]

i've been eyeing new tv's recently and wanted to see what you guys thought of this one. our viewing habits are 75% sports, 15% blu ray movies, and 10% other stuff. i'm a little worried about having plasma with all of the sports that we do watch since i've heard people talk about "the blur".

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-50PZ77U-1080p-Plasma-HDTV/dp/B000WINAGG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1205959188&sr=1-3

Two thumbs up here, as well. Well, one graphically, but I'm holding up the other one in person.

[grif32]

I thought this was the first time it was posted with a date attached to it.

:(

selfpwnt.

I think the article prime posted talked about the PS3 getting it but I didnt see a date. So now its nice to know that date its coming. Which is right around the corner.

Chris

[Konger82]

sorry if this is a repost, but anyone having issues with highdefdigest forums?

[PrimeBane]

Yup... I haven't been able to access them since yesterday.

I think they might be moving them since hdd was acquired by some webfirm.

[SBrooks1]

Site News: Forums are down -- we're working on it

http://www.highdefdigest.com

[Konger82]

I am trying to unload clockwork orange and blade runner on there, having a tough time

[HollandX]

.The new connectivity will see the the iPhone acting as a PS3 remote control, and will also introduce new touch features that might be integrated into PS3 movies (via Blu-ray), games and applications.The CTO said the new SDK "will allow studios, independent movie companies to enable BD Touch features. These features send data in two directions from the Disc to the iPhone and vice versa. Video, audio, text, and player commands can be sent. So right now it seems everyone likes the 'remote control' idea. However the player can control the iPhone as well.".

[HollandX]

.In addition, Blockbuster will be bringing the PS3 and Blu-ray to the forefront of their marketing. Each of the North American Blockbuster stores will soon have a PS3 hooked up to a 42-inch HDTV to show off Blu-ray Disc movies. I don't know about you guys, but this will be a huge technological jump for my local Blockbuster, which currently has around five small CRT TVs hanging from the ceiling, playing endless loops of movie trailers. Isn't that standard?.

[oaktown2000]

Good story on CC
http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/topstocks/archive/2008/04/09/is-the-circuit-city-death-watch-on.aspx Man I hope they go out of business


Hmmmm...if a buyout is imminent...that $4/share stock price isn't looking so bad

I put up a list late last night here but someone bought the lot of me. It was 12 BR movies for $100 dlvd.

I deleted my post after I got the PM. Sorry but thats a easy way to sell them all and not just have to keep the crap titles. Plus it was a fast transactions. UNREAL..

Thanks to the buyer :)

They will ship tomorrow.

I might have a few more soon.

Chris

lol.....see

As much as I would have loved to give each person their wants and satisfy everyone.....it's just not very convenient for me. Much easier to send one box out...then 12 different ones. Not too mention...a whole hell of a lot cheaper too.

[SmartassBoiler]

As much as I would have loved to give each person their wants and satisfy everyone.....it's just not very convenient for me. Much easier to send one box out...then 12 different ones. Not too mention...a whole hell of a lot cheaper too.

Yeah, anyone who complained about you giving preference to the "lot" purchaser has never packed up a bunch of stuff before and gone to the post office. The APS definitely makes things easier, but it's still a massive pain to fill out 10-12 different shipping addresses and pack each individual box.

I'll take the convenience over a few extra dollars each and every time, which is why I just sold my SP collection as a whole instead of breaking it up.

[JaylisJayP]

Screw Target and screw FOX.

Target put out Commando and Predator early..with a $34.99 price tag. Whatever. I kinda want them both, but c'mon...i'd spend that on BOTH of them combined.

[grif32]

Screw Target and screw FOX.

Target put out Commando and Predator early..with a $34.99 price tag. Whatever. I kinda want them both, but c'mon...i'd spend that on BOTH of them combined.

Yeah thats insane. I want them both but not that price.

I will wait for them to be in a bogo in the future...

[Chugga]

Fox is a hard company to deal with. Generally you can do a little bit of self boycotting to try to prove a point to them. But at least for me I have a hard time not getting their movies when I love alot of their releases. Man on Fire, X-Men, Independence Day, Day After Tomorrow, etc I all had to have the day they came out.

The one thing they are shooting themselves in the foot with is their "borderline" titles. The titles where when you go into a store on release day you have the "ehh I might buy that, I might not". With a Fox title if I have that feeling it's a 100% guarentee I won't get it because of the price point.

[SBrooks1]

Predator I'll pay $35 for, but not Commando

[oaktown2000]

Predator I'll pay $35 for, but not Commando


Predator I'll pay $20 used from SBrooks

:D

[WingNut 25]

With the reviews that Commando got, I won't be grabbing it at all.

[JaylisJayP]

Predator I'll pay $20 used from SBrooks

:D

Predator I'll pay $11 double used from Oaktown

[oaktown2000]

lol

[PrimeBane]

I call $5 from Jaylis :D

And it's wonderful journey ends in my basement... ;)

[JaylisJayP]

Fox is a hard company to deal with. Generally you can do a little bit of self boycotting to try to prove a point to them. But at least for me I have a hard time not getting their movies when I love alot of their releases. Man on Fire, X-Men, Independence Day, Day After Tomorrow, etc I all had to have the day they came out.

The one thing they are shooting themselves in the foot with is their "borderline" titles. The titles where when you go into a store on release day you have the "ehh I might buy that, I might not". With a Fox title if I have that feeling it's a 100% guarentee I won't get it because of the price point.

I'll buy FOX titles....but whenever it's been a catalog title it's either been through store credit or gift cards or Amazon sale, etc...

It's so ******ed that FOX new releases are typically $29.99 at retail but the bare-bones catalog titles are $34.99

[SBrooks1]

Not exactly Star Wars or LOTR but this confirms I'll be going broke this year....

Okay... let's talk upcoming Blu-ray releases. First, let's give you a summary of all the Blu-ray related news we've posted in the daily My Two Cents column over the last several weeks that some of you may have missed.

We'll start with Fox and MGM. We posted on 3/21 that many catalog titles are in the works for possible release by the end of 2008 from both studios, including such films as Walk the Line, the classic Batman: The Movie (this has since been officially announced for 7/1), The French Connection, Super Troopers, Fargo, the X-Men trilogy, the original Planet of the Apes, possibly Young Frankenstein and maybe even MGM musical titles, not to mention the expected new release films. We've since informed you (on 4/8) that all five classic Planet of the Apes films are in the works for Blu-ray Disc release to honor the original film's 40th anniversary. We're now hearing they're tentatively set for October. Also coming later this year is a Blu-ray Disc version of Firefly: The Complete Series. And the Point Break: Pure Adrenaline Edition was just officially announced today for BD release on 7/1.

Meanwhile, Buena Vista has already announced the theatrical version of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which 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. As we first revealed on 3/24, 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. The studio has officially announced the Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert - The 3-D Movie for Blu-ray Disc release on 8/19, and it will feature the first actual 3-D presentation on Blu-ray, complete with 3-D glasses (a regular 2-D version will also be included). And Sleeping Beauty is currently set for 10/7, featuring BD-Live content and "living menus," including a real-time castle environment that changes based on your location. 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 (think Wall-E and others). 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.

Now let's talk Warner: As many of you should know by now, Twister has been set for release on 5/6. The Wachowski Brothers' V for Vendetta is now due on Blu on 5/20 (timed to coincide with the theatrical release of their new Speed Racer film). Both the Dirty Harry: Special Edition and a Dirty Harry: Ultimate Collector's Edition box set (containing all of the films) are due on 6/3. Warner has announced Batman Begins and a Batman Begins: Limited Edition Gift Set for release on Blu-ray on 7/8. The Dark Knight will obviously be released on Blu-ray Disc later this year, and it's possible that the Batman Anthology box set might be released then as well, if work can be completed in time (work is already well underway). Other new release films you can expect on BD in 2008 are Speed Racer, Get Smart and 10,000 B.C., with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Price and Where the Wild Things Are following in 2009.

In terms of classic catalog, it's Warner's goal (by mid to late summer) that going forward, EVERY TIME they issue a new catalog special edition or Ultimate Collector's Edition on standard DVD, the title will also available day-and-date on Blu-ray Disc as well. Currently in the works for release this year on Blu-ray are How the West Was Won, Gigi, An American in Paris and possibly a new A Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition. Heat needs a new transfer, but its already in the works, and Clash of the Titans will likely be released later in 2008. All of the titles previously released on HD-DVD only will arrive on Blu-ray Disc in the next year or so, including Mutiny on the Bounty, Forbidden Planet, Casablanca, Excalibur, Grand Prix and The Adventures of Robin Hood (Robin Hood will likely be the first to arrive in stores, as all the BD elements have been completed). And currently in the works for Blu-ray release in 2009 are such landmark classics as The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Woodstock and North by Northwest. What's more, Ben-Hur will arrive on Blu-ray on '09 as well, just in time to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary.

And finally, here's a bit of new information that should excite fans of both Blu-ray Disc and The Matrix. Sources at Warner Home Video have confirmed to us that when The Matrix Trilogy makes its way to Blu-ray (likely in the 4th quarter, timed to the DVD and Blu-ray release of Speed Racer), The Animatrix will also be released on Blu-ray Disc in true 1080p high-definition. Whether it will be included in the box set or released separately (or both) is still TBD, but the simple fact that The Animatrix wasn't included in high-def in the HD-DVD box set was a key complaint for fans, so it's nice to know the studio is rectifying that on Blu-ray.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#041008

[JaylisJayP]

Not a whole lot new on that list that'd I would buy....but I would spend $35 for Super Troopers.

"All right, meow."

"CHICKEN F----CKER!"

[Chugga]

The only thing I'm really really psyched for out of that entire list is the X-Men trilogy. I'm definately going to get alot of the titles in that listing, National Treasure, Point Break, Narnia, Batman, V, etc etc.

But when I originally bought into Blu-ray, two of the absolute biggest reasons were the Spiderman trilogy and X-Men trilogy, and while I'm psyched to have X-Men 3, the first two movies were 10 times better then the third.

[freezerfuel]

Well, that gives me a reason to hold off on buying X-Men 3, I'll just wait until the trilogy is out.

Let's see here - Point Break, Fargo, National Treasure 1 & 2, Gangs of New York, Sleeping Beauty, Kill Bill 1 & 2, Finding Nemo, Harry Potter 21, Heat, Twister and the Dirty Harry set from the one's mentioned in the article I'll get, most of those I already knew about.

Sounds like it's going to be hard to keep up with titles coming out that I want to get, hell it's hard enough now. Guess now is the time to pick through what's out there more carefully and not be as impulsive. Although Warner releasing all their titles on Blu-ray that were HD DVD exclusive is good, because I already own most of those already. Yay, a break... sorta.

When it was only HD DVD I was buying it was a lot easier to keep up and maybe buy titles I wouldn't have bought if I had the selection of DVD. But now, with Blu-ray probably starting to release more movies soon than both HD DVD and Blu-ray combined last year (which is a good thing of course) I'm going to be more choosy in what I buy.

Still no mention of Grindhouse, sigh.

[JaylisJayP]

Well, that gives me a reason to hold off on buying X-Men 3, I'll just wait until the trilogy is out.

Let's see here - Point Break, Fargo, National Treasure 1 & 2, Gangs of New York, Sleeping Beauty, Kill Bill 1 & 2, Finding Nemo, Harry Potter 21, Heat, Twister and the Dirty Harry set from the one's mentioned in the article I'll get, most of those I already knew about.

Sounds like it's going to be hard to keep up with titles coming out that I want to get, hell it's hard enough now. Guess now is the time to pick through what's out there more carefully and not be as impulsive. Although Warner releasing all their titles on Blu-ray that were HD DVD exclusive is good, because I already own most of those already. Yay, a break... sorta.

When it was only HD DVD I was buying it was a lot easier to keep up and maybe buy titles I wouldn't have bought if I had the selection of DVD. But now, with Blu-ray probably starting to release more movies soon than both HD DVD and Blu-ray combined last year (which is a good thing of course) I'm going to be more choosy in what I buy.

Still no mention of Grindhouse, sigh.

I know...where the hell is Weinstein? All the more odd that 1408 showed up in both formats a couple months ago in Europe.

[freezerfuel]

1408 is another title I'd love to own on Blu-ray... creepy movie.

[JaylisJayP]

1408 is another title I'd love to own on Blu-ray... creepy movie.

I picked up the HD DVD import from Xploited, and I was impressed. They have it for blu-ray, too, you just have to pay up a bit to get it.

[IceRat]

Screw Target and screw FOX.

Target put out Commando and Predator early..with a $34.99 price tag. Whatever. I kinda want them both, but c'mon...i'd spend that on BOTH of them combined.
Target 4/20 - 4/26

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

One Missed Called >>>> $29.99
Troy >>>> 19.99
The Departed >>>> $19.99
Blue Planet IMAX >>>> $19.99
The Rock >>>> $19.99
Casino Royale >>>> $19.99
The Fifth Element >>>> $19.99
ID4: Independence Day >>>> $19.99
Predator >>>> $19.99

[TastySweetNutz]

For some reason from that entire list that SBrooks posted the only one I'm excited about is Ben-Hur and Clash of the Titans. God those are going to look so amazing...hopefully.

[BostonFan]

I think they'll still all be rentals for me, but my Netflix list will be at least 100 deep for quite some time. Can't wait for Narnia, Batman, V, Wizard of Oz, matrix/animatrix, Gangs of New York and so many others. ::Drool::

[oaktown2000]

Target 4/20 - 4/26

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:
ID4: Independence Day >>>> $19.99
Predator >>>> $19.99

**** yeah!

[SBrooks1]

Predator for $20, that's a must buy! :eek:

[PrimeBane]

The Warner HD DVD blowout has begun in Canada.

Futureshop has most HD DVD only disks for $12.99... combos are $14.99 or $17.99.

Picked up the remastered Full Metal Jacket and The Ant Bully. :)

[WingNut 25]

Damn, Independence Day for cheaper than what I paid. I'll pick up The Rock for sure and possibly Predator.

[HollandX]

And finally, here's a bit of new information that should excite fans of both Blu-ray Disc and The Matrix. Sources at Warner Home Video have confirmed to us that when The Matrix Trilogy makes its way to Blu-ray (likely in the 4th quarter, timed to the DVD and Blu-ray release of Speed Racer), The Animatrix will also be released on Blu-ray Disc in true 1080p high-definition. Whether it will be included in the box set or released separately (or both) is still TBD, but the simple fact that The Animatrix wasn't included in high-def in the HD-DVD box set was a key complaint for fans, so it's nice to know the studio is rectifying that on Blu-ray.

WOO FREAKIN HOO!!!!!!!!!!

[PrimeBane]

Don't you already have the Matrix trilogy on HD DVD Holland?

[Kleptos18]

So, I'm in the middle of Almost Famous.

I have to say, GO GET THIS BLU-RAY!

It's so freaking awesome. The movie is great. The PQ is excellent. I got scared at the opening when he's writing all the names of the actors, cause it was crappy PQ, but the movie itself is freaking awesome. I forgot how good it is :)

Wish I had a better sound system to handle the music.

[kawai7]

I try to avoid totally dated films to purchase on Hi-Def. Just look at Predator, Commando and Robocop. They had crap reviews on PQ and AQ.

The best transfer I have seen on an old film was Enter the Dragon. You can tell its dated but boy is that PQ really sharp.

[grif32]

Predator I'll pay $11 double used from Oaktown

Unless someone buys the whole lot first from Oaktown :D

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Target 4/20

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

ID4: Independence Day >>>> $19.99
Predator >>>> $19.99

Sweet, I can get stoned and cheese out to ID4 and Predator for the rest for the day. :rolleyes: :D

[grif32]

Best movies to test out your Surround Sound:

From http://www.electronichouse.com/article/great_movie_scenes_for_surround_sound/C26

2001: A Space Odyssey (Blu-ray/PCM 5.1) - Two scenes jump out; when the Apes discover the Monolith and Dave’s psychedelic journey leading to the film’s end.

Pride and Prejudice (HD DVD/Dolby TrueHD 5.1) - The ambiance is amazing in this film. And while perhaps more evident in scenes like that of the party, it’s just as pervasive when smaller groups (such as Liz’s family) are together. I love those countryside scenes as well.

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Blu-ray/Dolby Digital Surround EX) - Where to start? Pick any scene and the action screams at you from all sides. And don’t forget the chase.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (Blu-ray/PCM 5.1) - Listen to the rain at the very beginning and the discrete effects during the sword fight between the two protagonists on the “Wheel.”

BEN-HUR (DVD/Dolby Digital 5.1) - The Roman chariot race. I thought those horses were trampling through my living room.

Corpse Bride (HD DVD/Dolby Digital Plus) - An excellent atmosphere is created by the surrounds and works to form a perfect world the listener can inhabit throughout the film.

Independence Day (Blu-ray/DTS-HD 5.1) - There are plenty of scenes to choose from, but we’ll start with the death beam pummeling the skyscraper and then move over to the White House getting destroyed as well.

Blade Runner (HD DVD Collector’s Edition/Dolby TrueHD 5.1) - The Spinner (flying car) has a real presence as it travels (or hovers) due to surrounds. You can hear and feel the grittiness of the city. It seems to coat you like a dirty fog.

Cars (Blu-ray/PCM 5.1) - Race cars revving their engines, need I say more? There are plenty of distinct sounds as the cars do their racing thing.

House of Flying Daggers (Blu-ray/PCM 5.1) - While it might seem obvious, the sound separation that comes from hearing the pebbles bouncing against the drums really sends the message of what surround is all about.

Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace (DVD/Dolby Digital Surround EX) - The Pod race, obviously.

U2 Rattle and Hum (HD DVD/Dolby Digital Surround EX) - The sheer volume of the noise levels makes us remember why we stopped going to concerts - but it’s great to be back.

Transformers (HD DVD/Dolby Digital Plus) - Okay, it’s the fight scenes...whether War on robots or robot-on-robot has plenty of surround working to keep you occupied. And loud too, we especially liked the appearance of the Scorpion/Decepticon.

3:10 to Yuma (Blu-ray/PCM 7.1) - The end-run to the train is a strong climax. Guns popping, people grunting, it’s like you are in the middle of all the danger.

Blazing Saddles (HD DVD/Dolby Digital Plus) - Sitting down in the dust at the campfire with the cowboys, eating those tasty beans (hey, couldn’t resist including it).

[TheRedOx]

I think the DTS track to Master and Commander should be on that list. It's definitely tops on my list, if only for SD DVD's. The surrounds are constantly active and I mean constantly - you'll get friggin' seasick it's so immersive. I'm excited to see what they can accomplish with the BD release of this film with all of the extra space to allow for audio.

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

Bruce Willis "Live Free or Die Hard" was without a doubt one of the best surround sound movies I've watched in a long time.

[grif32]

Bruce Willis "Live Free or Die Hard" was without a doubt one of the best surround sound movies I've watched in a long time.

Yes that one was great for surround sound no doubt.

Me can make up our own list but I think the list above is pretty good for someone wanting to test their surround sound system out

Chris

[Konger82]

I thought Saving Private Ryan was great for surround sound, another one would have to be Pactes des loups,Le (Brotherhood of the Wolf)

[HollandX]

Don't you already have the Matrix trilogy on HD DVD Holland?

No, sir. I never bought it. Remember I said I hated flipper discs, so I was holding out that both sides of each disc could all fit on one side of the BD version? And I think you called me lazy? LOL.

[JaylisJayP]

Target 4/20 - 4/26

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

One Missed Called >>>> $29.99
Troy >>>> 19.99
The Departed >>>> $19.99
Blue Planet IMAX >>>> $19.99
The Rock >>>> $19.99
Casino Royale >>>> $19.99
The Fifth Element >>>> $19.99
ID4: Independence Day >>>> $19.99
Predator >>>> $19.99

awesome, Predator it is!

[JaylisJayP]

Unless someone buys the whole lot first from Oaktown :D

lol, well played.;)

[PrimeBane]

No, sir. I never bought it. Remember I said I hated flipper discs, so I was holding out that both sides of each disc could all fit on one side of the BD version? And I think you called me lazy? LOL.

I stand by my lazy comment ;) :D

That's why I bought the Complete set... no flippers :)

[PrimeBane]

I thought Saving Private Ryan was great for surround sound, another one would have to be Pactes des loups,Le (Brotherhood of the Wolf)

Saving Private Ryan was demo material, especially if you had a copy with DTS. :D

[SBrooks1]

Saving Private Ryan was demo material, especially if you had a copy with DTS. :D

I searched and searched forever until I found that version with the sweet DTS red banner across the top of the case :D

[HollandX]

WAL-MART HAUL

11/02/07 Secret Black Friday Sale: I purchased HD-A2 for $105.79 with tax on AMEX.
Around 8-12 Weeks Later: I promptly receive 5 free HD DVDs and sell them for $150.
4/11/08- I return said HD-A2 to Wal-Mart for $105.79 CASH!

WOOHOO!

I walked in with the player, power cord, and remote only. No box, no manuals, no nothing. All I had was a copy of the receipt and a copy of my barcode since I mailed all that away for the rebate. If they had asked, I would have said I threw everything out after the original return deadline passed. I wouldn't have mentioned the rebate at all.

Me: "Hi! I need to return this as part of the HD DVD return program."
Wal-Mart employee: <blank stare... looks to other employee>
Other Wal-Mart employee: <blank stare>
Me: Here's what I got in my e-mail about it. (I hand them the internal Wal-Mart memo you guys posted.)
Wal-Mart employee: <doesn't say a word... looks at memo... shows memo to co-worker... points to instructions on memo... kind of grunts... matches the mode... l number on the back of the player to the model number on the memo... processes return... hands me $105.79 in cash.>
Me: Thanks! Have a great day!

So... I don't know if they really were entirely clueless... Or they had heard about it, and just liked to pretend to be clueless.

[JaylisJayP]

WAL-MART HAUL

11/02/07 Secret Black Friday Sale: I purchased HD-A2 for $105.79 with tax on AMEX.
Around 8-12 Weeks Later: I promptly receive 5 free HD DVDs and sell them for $150.
4/11/08- I return said HD-A2 to Wal-Mart for $105.79 CASH!

WOOHOO!

I walked in with the player, power cord, and remote only. No box, no manuals, no nothing. All I had was a copy of the receipt and a copy of my barcode since I mailed all that away for the rebate. If they had asked, I would have said I threw everything out after the original return deadline passed. I wouldn't have mentioned the rebate at all.

Me: "Hi! I need to return this as part of the HD DVD return program."
Wal-Mart employee: <blank stare... looks to other employee>
Other Wal-Mart employee: <blank stare>
Me: Here's what I got in my e-mail about it. (I hand them the internal Wal-Mart memo you guys posted.)
Wal-Mart employee: <doesn't say a word... looks at memo... shows memo to co-worker... points to instructions on memo... kind of grunts... matches the mode... l number on the back of the player to the model number on the memo... processes return... hands me $105.79 in cash.>
Me: Thanks! Have a great day!

So... I don't know if they really were entirely clueless... Or they had heard about it, and just liked to pretend to be clueless.

I think the safe bet is they were clueless. ;)

[jmcc000]

Hey all, I have a never used Harmony 880 for sale. I opened it to charge but never got around to programing it (i already have 2 of them)
I'm asking $100 plus shipping.

[grif32]

Hey all, I have a never used Harmony 880 for sale. I opened it to charge but never got around to programing it (i already have 2 of them)
I'm asking $100 plus shipping.

Great remote.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

And a great price :)

[someguy6000]

WAL-MART HAUL

11/02/07 Secret Black Friday Sale: I purchased HD-A2 for $105.79 with tax on AMEX.
Around 8-12 Weeks Later: I promptly receive 5 free HD DVDs and sell them for $150.
4/11/08- I return said HD-A2 to Wal-Mart for $105.79 CASH!

WOOHOO!

I walked in with the player, power cord, and remote only. No box, no manuals, no nothing. All I had was a copy of the receipt and a copy of my barcode since I mailed all that away for the rebate. If they had asked, I would have said I threw everything out after the original return deadline passed. I wouldn't have mentioned the rebate at all.

Me: "Hi! I need to return this as part of the HD DVD return program."
Wal-Mart employee: <blank stare... looks to other employee>
Other Wal-Mart employee: <blank stare>
Me: Here's what I got in my e-mail about it. (I hand them the internal Wal-Mart memo you guys posted.)
Wal-Mart employee: <doesn't say a word... looks at memo... shows memo to co-worker... points to instructions on memo... kind of grunts... matches the mode... l number on the back of the player to the model number on the memo... processes return... hands me $105.79 in cash.>
Me: Thanks! Have a great day!

So... I don't know if they really were entirely clueless... Or they had heard about it, and just liked to pretend to be clueless.
damn me an losing receipt didn't even get the free hd dvd mail in either oh well.

[grif32]

25% all used games at Gamestop for the PS3!!!!!!

http://a.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=88472&d=1207935899

Great deal

Valid 04/11/2008 - 04/17/2008
Up to 2 games per coupon

[grif32]

Harmony 550 $49.97

http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/product.jsp?modelNo=HARMONY550

[HollandX]

damn me an losing receipt didn't even get the free hd dvd mail in either oh well.

They can probably look it up for you...

[HollandX]

Philips Ending Production of TVs for U.S. Market
By ERIC A. TAUB
LOS ANGELES — In another sign of a shake-out in the competitive flat-panel television market, Royal Philips Electronics, the Dutch consumer electronics giant, will no longer manufacture televisions for sale in the United States or Canada.

The Philips brand will still be sold, but the sets will now be made under license by Funai Electric for at least five years. While not a well-known consumer brand in the United States, Funai, based in Tokyo, already sells Emerson, Sylvania, Symphonic and other lower-priced brands in the North American market.

Globally, Philips has pulled back from consumer electronics manufacturing. Most recently, the company has significantly reduced its position in LG. Philips L.C.D., a display panel manufacturer. Originally a joint venture with South Korea’s L.G., Philips has now cut its stake to 13.2 percent and the company’s name has been changed to LG Display.

The company will leave its Atlanta headquarters and consolidate employees from its remaining consumer products in its offices in Stamford, Conn. Those working in the television business may be employed by Funai, Mr. Zeven said.

[SBrooks1]

We go from 88:12 to 64:36 the very next week?? And with HD DVD having no titles in the Top 10? Weird.... :confused:

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[grif32]

We go from 88:12 to 64:36 the very next week?? And with HD DVD having no titles in the Top 10? Weird.... :confused:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/darkblueme/13apr2008a.png

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/darkblueme/13apr2008b.png

LMAO. Now thats funny..

[SBrooks1]

HD DVD's top seller for the week was Bourne Ultimatum and they managed to gain 24% marketshare?? :confused:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/jasonrorie/snap006-1.jpg

[WingNut 25]

You're missing the obvious: clearance sales.

[HollandX]

probably was the CC and BB liquidation

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

So I got Blade Runner: Disk3 in from Netflix today. Now I've never seen Blade Runner before and just wanted to ask what should I watch the Theatrical or the Director's cut version?

[BostonFan]

I currently have a tv with ATSC, 8-VSB (whatever the hell that is), and a clear-QAM tuner. would a box like this Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver (http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-DTBH260F-HDTV-Terrestrial-Receiver/dp/B000JV6TQY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1207958947&sr=8-1) give me more choices for digital channels? I currently get 6 or 7; PBS, ABC, NBC, all the basic ones. Also, I don't know how far the nearest tower is from me, or how to find that out. Thanks in advance for the help.

[YankeeTim]

i searched amazon, dont see this on bluray..thats one of my fave movies..

So, I'm in the middle of Almost Famous.

I have to say, GO GET THIS BLU-RAY!

It's so freaking awesome. The movie is great. The PQ is excellent. I got scared at the opening when he's writing all the names of the actors, cause it was crappy PQ, but the movie itself is freaking awesome. I forgot how good it is :)

Wish I had a better sound system to handle the music.

[JaylisJayP]

i searched amazon, dont see this on bluray..thats one of my fave movies..

It's only available as an import...check Xploitedcinema.com. It's like $29 plus shipping.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Identity tonight....GREAT PQ....sharp as a tack. Enjoyed the movie just as much the second time through.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

With the packaging change who will be buying more BD's?

[JaylisJayP]

With the packaging change who will be buying more BD's?

???

[jskrap]

???

I think he is saying, who will have more money to buy BDs because they are no longer buying SPs.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

well not buying any just fewer. I know i have focused more on HT now then anything

[Kleptos18]

i searched amazon, dont see this on bluray..thats one of my fave movies..

yeah as said before, it's just an import. I was lucky and got it for 28 on highdefdigest and the guy over there says he can get it for that price again.

It's a great buy.

[Kleptos18]

well not buying any just fewer. I know i have focused more on HT now then anything

i've been trying to unload most of my collection for awhile now.

I'm thinking I might just clear it all out except for the Falcons stuff (what little there is).

The last packaging change almost made me drop it, now this one will.

[JaylisJayP]

i've been trying to unload most of my collection for awhile now.

I'm thinking I might just clear it all out except for the Falcons stuff (what little there is).

The last packaging change almost made me drop it, now this one will.

I'm at the very end of selling my entire collection except for Chicago figures...I also have a 49ers Rice, a Snowy Brady and a Reg Brady Rookie I want to sell. Of everything else, I've gotten more than $4K for it all.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im down to just Red Wings or Players that I know will sign TTM for NHL. I also got a call from BB letting me know again that I will be getting the $50 GC. I just hope it gets here by next week so I can use it to price match Targets BD sale next week.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

I gave up on SP's long time ago. ;) Just keeping a few of my fave Chi-town players and that's all.


BTW- reminder TNT-HD is replaying Lord Of the Rings Trilogy all day today. I HIGHLY recommend you watch or DVR at least Return Of the King. I watched the DVR recording I had the other night and I was just blown away during the whole movie. Especially when Aragorn goes to get the army of the dead and whole showdown at Minas Tirith (elephant scene was awesome!) where some of the best PQ I've seen on TV ever.

Too bad this makes me want the extended version on blu so much more now. :(

[ToightLikeATiger]

I always hear about people doing price matching at stores but I have never done it. What is the procedure? Do you just bring in the other stores flyer and present it at the register or do you have to go to customer service desk with it? Any information would be appreciated. Target has a few BD's I want to get this week but rather buy them at BB and use my rewards card :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yeah most of the time you can have it price matched at the register, some make you go up to the customer service desk. Yes bring in the Ad or sometimes they might call over to that store to verify that the sale is going on. Hope this helps

[darksaber]

Anybody know how I can get sound out of my TV and my speakers? I thought I had both working at the same time with my blu ray but I guess not. If I use the HDMI for the Blu ray and use an optical cord direct from my TV to my reciever, would that do it?

[HollandX]

why would you want to do that?

[GoNiners]

So I got my 50 dollar gift card from Best Buy.

got Army of Darkness on HD-DVD and got the Bob Kelly cd.

[JaylisJayP]

I always hear about people doing price matching at stores but I have never done it. What is the procedure? Do you just bring in the other stores flyer and present it at the register or do you have to go to customer service desk with it? Any information would be appreciated. Target has a few BD's I want to get this week but rather buy them at BB and use my rewards card :)

Bring in the printout and just say you'd like to price match. Best Buy can do it at the register...Circuit City you have to go to customer service. You probably have to go to customer service for Wal-Mart, too. Target to my knowledge does NOT price match.

[JaylisJayP]

So I got my 50 dollar gift card from Best Buy.

got Army of Darkness on HD-DVD and got the Bob Kelly cd.

Army of Darkness remains one of my favorite movies.

[GoNiners]

Bring in the printout and just say you'd like to price match. Best Buy can do it at the register...Circuit City you have to go to customer service. You probably have to go to customer service for Wal-Mart, too. Target to my knowledge does NOT price match.

I work for Target. They do not price match.

[jskrap]

why would you want to do that?

Cause he likes to party

[WingNut 25]

I price match everything at Best Buy. Just bring in the advertisement or online print out with the price.

[TheRedOx]

why would you want to do that?

Good question. There's absolutely no reason you would want sound coming from your tv speakers. Turn the set all the way down or disable the tv speakers altogether if you can.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Can you just print out the ad from online and take it into Best Buy or do you actually have to have the flyer from the store? If I can use a print out from online that would be far easier.

[JaylisJayP]

Can you just print out the ad from online and take it into Best Buy or do you actually have to have the flyer from the store? If I can use a print out from online that would be far easier.

I've used printouts successfully before, but your results may vary.

[JaylisJayP]

Question for you guys on the new PS3 DTS thing....

Do you still need to have a receiver that can handle the high definition audio? Or does the PS3 magically take care of that?

And does anyone know where I can demo HD audio? Would BB or CC have that set up for comparison?

[WingNut 25]

Toight: It just depends on the store. I've always gotten very little resistance on price matching.

[HollandX]

I've gotten it where Best Buy won't price match BestBuy.com

[ToightLikeATiger]

Im gonna print out the Target ad and give it a try at BB on Tuesday. Hopefully I can get the price match. Havent botten and movies over the last 2 weeks and I feel empty inside because of it. I want that special HD feeling again :)

[ToightLikeATiger]

btw... I watched Waiting... last night on BR. Was a funny movie. Picture and sound quality were pretty good. Never seen the movie before. Was worth the time put into it. Next up for me to watch is I Am Legend. Have heard every type of opinion about the movie. Figured it was about time I found out myself how good or bad it is.

[JaylisJayP]

btw... I watched Waiting... last night on BR.


Welcome to the Thunderdome....*****!

[freezerfuel]

Hey Oaktown, I bought a Robocop PF, I'm not certain but I'm pretty sure mine will be better than yours. :p

[freezerfuel]

The Warner HD DVD blowout has begun in Canada.

Futureshop has most HD DVD only disks for $12.99... combos are $14.99 or $17.99.

Picked up the remastered Full Metal Jacket and The Ant Bully. :)

Nice, gonna have to make a stop and see if there's any left.

[SmartassBoiler]

Cause he likes to party

Hahaha, that was one of my favorite lines in Talladega Nights.

[grif32]

Question for you guys on the new PS3 DTS thing....

Do you still need to have a receiver that can handle the high definition audio? Or does the PS3 magically take care of that?

And does anyone know where I can demo HD audio? Would BB or CC have that set up for comparison?

You don't need an uber pricey receiver that internally decodes TrueHD and DTS-HD MA... the PS3 will do that. As long as it has HDMI and supports PCM you are good!

[PrimeBane]

Take a look at the Sony STRDG910 Jaylis... it was specifically made to run with BD players.

It doesn't decode Dolby TruHD or DTS MA, but as long as your players do you'll be fine. :)

I had to fight a wicked urge to buy one today for $399 at Bestbuy...

[ToightLikeATiger]

Welcome to the Thunderdome....*****!

If you wanna work here, in this restaurant, I really think that you need to ask yourself one simple question.... How do you feel about frontal male nudity? :D

[ChosenSpawN]

for those who have received their BB gift cards, was there anything you did to expedite it? Or such as the calls ppl have received from BB, what was said in the call? I received a voicemail from BB but they mentioned something about a claim so I simply disregarded it thinking it was the wrong number.

[ToightLikeATiger]

for those who have received their BB gift cards, was there anything you did to expedite it? Or such as the calls ppl have received from BB, what was said in the call? I received a voicemail from BB but they mentioned something about a claim so I simply disregarded it thinking it was the wrong number.

I called just to confirm I was getting one. They said it would be here in 4-6 weeks. I got it in about 2 1/2 weeks.

[JaylisJayP]

If you wanna work here, in this restaurant, I really think that you need to ask yourself one simple question.... How do you feel about frontal male nudity? :D

That was a close one....we almost had to switch to the 10 second rule.

[ToightLikeATiger]

My favorite part of the movie is when Dean goes back to the kitchen and tells Dane Cook's character to remember no bacon. Then Dane Cook acts like a slave saying "yes sir no bacon im sorry sir." and the other cook is whipping him with the towel.

I spit my ice coffee all over myself that was so funny. Its racist and vulgur but its so damn funny. Dane Cook wasnt a major role but thats the best I have ever seen him in a movie.

[HollandX]

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[HollandX]

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