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

[SBrooks1]

Man, HDD supposedly switched over and let Internet Brands takeover their forum hosting and now they're down again. Anyone else notice the only HD DVD reviews they have been doing are mainly imports. LOL

it's all we got left :(

HDD will now no longer review import HD DVD's - http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=52324

[HollandX]

Good morning, thread!

What's going down in the High D?

[grif32]

Denon up for Sale - Best Buy and Kenwood Bidding

http://www.audioholics.com/news/industry-news/denon-up-for-sale-best-buy-and-kenwood-bidding

[SBrooks1]

What's going down in the High D?

Oh nothing much :D

Universal joining Blu-ray bandwagon in the summer

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Universal Studios, once Hollywood's top backer of the doomed HD DVD video format, will soon release all its new videos on the victorious Blu-ray rival at the same time as its standard DVDs.

The studio is set to announce Thursday that the program will kick off in the summer with the recent box office flop "Doomsday."

Universal's Blu-ray strategy includes plans to release about 40 titles in the second half of the year.

Among them are the studio's five big feature films of the summer, including "The Incredible Hulk," with Edward Norton, William Hurt and Liv Tyler; "Wanted," an action thriller starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie; "Hellboy II: The Golden Army"; "Mamma Mia," the adaptation of the musical starring Meryl Streep; and the sequel "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," with Brendan Fraser and Jet Li.

Universal officially will enter the Blu-ray market July 22 with a trio of films from its "Mummy" action-adventure franchise: "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns," both starring Fraser, and the spinoff "The Scorpion King," with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Also planned for domestic Blu-ray before the year is up are the catalog titles "American Gangster," "Knocked Up," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Miami Vice," "End of Days," "U-571" and "Land of the Dead," among others.

Universal had been HD DVD's biggest studio backer ever since the next-generation optical disc format came to market in April 2006. But when Toshiba pulled the plug on the format in February, the studio wasted no time switching its allegiance to Sony's Blu-ray.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKN1740482320080417

[lighdramon]

So I watched Blade Runner (theatrical version) last night. Should I even bother watching any of the other versions?

As much as I tried to like it since it was a sci-fi flick and Harrison Ford was in it, I just couldn't. That final chase and fight was just painfully boring and dull to watch. And this movie was a prime example of why voice-over narration sucks.

Yes, definitely watch one of the other versions, they don't have the narration. I watched the voice-over version and definitely wasn't too impressed, but I liked the versions without a lot better.

[PrimeBane]

I thought the Mummy was a great transfer.. I bought these less then $10/ea new on HD DVD. I cant see me paying to replace these on BR.

Chris

I agree... the Mummy was pretty stunning in HD I thought.

[GPWYANKEE]

Got all 3 Resident Evil Movies on Blu Ray for 45.00 Dlvd if anyone needs them

[PrimeBane]

I had all the Mummy movies on HD DVD as well but I'll buy them again if the audio is better. Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 isn't going to cut it now. Give us TrueHD, PCM or DTS-HD MA.

DD Plus, when done correctly, is just fine as we've seen on several HD movies to date.

Remember a little film called Transformers with a DD+ track? Best of the year I seem to recall from several sources. ;)

I'd be VERY surprised if any of Uni's titles are anything more than the HD DVD encodes with a new BD-J generic menu. Any HDi special feature will most likely be stripped and not recreated. Only day and date releases will get any sort of special treatment.

[SBrooks1]

The only reason why TrueHD wasn't used on Transformers was because of the space limitations on the disc. See here - http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1110/transformers.html

Yes is sounded pretty good but now with Blu-ray being the standard for HD movies we should expect more from previously HD DVD exclusive studios. We should expect what we've been getting from Blu-ray exclusive studios for a while now. And that's lossless HD audio. Saying that DD+ sounds "good enough" is incomprehensible to me.

[HollandX]

DD Plus, when done correctly, is just fine as we've seen on several HD movies to date.

Remember a little film called Transformers with a DD+ track? Best of the year I seem to recall from several sources. ;)

I'd be VERY surprised if any of Uni's titles are anything more than the HD DVD encodes with a new BD-J generic menu. Any HDi special feature will most likely be stripped and not recreated. Only day and date releases will get any sort of special treatment.

So I shouldn't get my hopes up for American Gangster uncut Blu?

[HollandX]

The only reason why TrueHD wasn't used on Transformers was because of the space limitations on the disc. See here - http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1110/transformers.html

Yes is sounded pretty good but now with Blu-ray being the standard for HD movies we should expect more from previously HD DVD exclusive studios. We should expect what we've been getting from Blu-ray exclusive studios for a while now. And that's lossless HD audio. Saying that DD+ sounds "good enough" is incomprehensible to me.

Oh, but when *I* complain about the studios not using all the disc space, you yell at me!! :p:p:p

But I looked into it, and you are correct. WB does not even own the unrated version of NBK.

[mikedanger]

finally got my 5 free hd dvd's from the player i got for christmas...not the ones i requested but oh well...they were free. the departed(great movie), blood diamond(ok movie), serenity(haven't seen it but i've heard good things), babel(never seen it) and swordfish(decent enough movie).

[PrimeBane]

Transformers, 5 stars for Audio.
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1110/transformers.html

DD+ on certain disks has been BETTER than many lossless soundtracks.

Just because the tech is better, doesn't mean you get a better result... garbage in, garbage out. And that applies to both PQ and AQ. :)

The only reason why TrueHD wasn't used on Transformers was because of the space limitations on the disc. See here - http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1110/transformers.html

Yes is sounded pretty good but now with Blu-ray being the standard for HD movies we should expect more from previously HD DVD exclusive studios. We should expect what we've been getting from Blu-ray exclusive studios for a while now. And that's lossless HD audio. Saying that DD+ sounds "good enough" is incomprehensible to me.

[PrimeBane]

So I shouldn't get my hopes up for American Gangster uncut Blu?

Not right away I wouldn't... and after watching it on HD DVD, I'm not sure I'd even watch the uncut version.

[SBrooks1]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/wrygxv.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/NBK.jpg

:D

[WingNut 25]

I'll have to break down and rent NBK. I've never seen it. Love Ghostbusters but it'll have to get a great review to warrant a BD purchase. You can buy the 2pak for less than $10 most weeks.

[grif32]

NBK does nothing for me. I did not care for that movie at all..

Chris

[imaginegrafix]

NBK does nothing for me. I did not care for that movie at all..

Chris

Ditto - kinda surprised this is even getting the HD treatment, then again there are a number of catalog titles that have surprised me.

[imaginegrafix]

The only reason why TrueHD wasn't used on Transformers was because of the space limitations on the disc. See here - http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1110/transformers.html

Yes is sounded pretty good but now with Blu-ray being the standard for HD movies we should expect more from previously HD DVD exclusive studios. We should expect what we've been getting from Blu-ray exclusive studios for a while now. And that's lossless HD audio. Saying that DD+ sounds "good enough" is incomprehensible to me.

Well, "good enough" beat out all those lossless tracks for best audio of the year according to high def digest.

[PrimeBane]

Well, the studios aren't going to bother with much of the A-list stuff now that the format war is over... the BDA doesn't have anyone to one up anymore.

[PrimeBane]

Heroes season 1 and 2 on BD this fall :)

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1220

(yes, I feel dirty posting a bd.com link)

[grif32]

Has anything on BR been selling really well? I havent paid to much attention to the #'s at all.

I am talking 100k copies or more since HD DVD went down?

How well did "I am legend" do?

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Can't say I've seen any numbers other than percentages, but it wouldn't suprise me to hear that I Am Legend sold over 100,000 by now.

I doubt any other HDM has come close to it lately.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

It would surprise me. I haven't met more than a handful of people that didn't hate that movie.

[Chugga]

Heroes season 1 and 2 on BD this fall :)

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1220

(yes, I feel dirty posting a bd.com link)


Woohooo!!! This is probably the biggest title I was jealous of when it came out. It's a shame the show has gone downhill so horribly over the course of last season but I'm always a fan of when they actually start with season one when it comes to tv shows in high def.

But anyways I'd still love to have season one in high def.....other then it's last episode that entire season was awesome.

[WingNut 25]

I think they'll rebound. They admitted to their mistakes with season 2. I still have hope for this show. I'll grab season 2 on BD but I'll just keep season 1 on HD.

[ewto16]

I like Heroes, but won't be buying it on BD. Not really big on rewatching TV shows I've already seen. I'll be interested to see the pricing on the Season 2 set, since it is terribly short.

I also hope the huge layoff caused by the writers strike hasn't killed this show entirely. I know it is coming back next season, but I just hope people are still interested in it.

[grif32]

So whats everyone's buying habits now the war is over? Anyone buying alot more BR disc now?(besides Garth who buys everything :)...

I have not. A few here and there but nothing like when I was buying HD DVD's up like crazy.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Im really only buying when i find a real good deal-Wont pay 29.99 for any movie.Ill either wait for a sale or pick it up used somewhere.

[GPWYANKEE]

Did buy a 14 BD Lot off HighDef Digest Today-Got these for 172.00 dlvd:o

Juno(Sealed)
I Robot(Sealed)
Independence Day
Predator
Coyote Ugly
Ice Age
Gone in 60 Seconds
Castaway
AC DC Live at Donnington
Superbad
The Guardian
Appleseed Ex Machina(HD DVD)
Legend of The Waterhorse
Pixar Shorts

Pretty sweet deal i thought;)

[grif32]

Did buy a 14 BD Lot off HighDef Digest Today-Got these for 172.00 dlvd:o

Juno(Sealed)
I Robot(Sealed)
Independence Day
Predator
Coyote Ugly
Ice Age
Gone in 60 Seconds
Castaway
AC DC Live at Donnington
Superbad
The Guardian
Appleseed Ex Machina(HD DVD)
Legend of The Waterhorse
Pixar Shorts

Pretty sweet deal i thought;)

Alot of great titles. Thats a great deal

I watched Water Horse last night on SD DVD (rented) thank god. Movie was ok not worth a 2nd look tho but this would be a great movie on BR. I think the PQ would be amazing... Little one bald her little eyes out.

Chris

[thaderules]

Need help with surge protectors. I have one bought from a long time ago and use it for my home theatre. My friend told me I should get one made specifically for "home theatre" or else I might be losing quality in the speakers and such because of the power distribution. Is it true?

[ewto16]

Ask Grif.....I know he has a surge protector issue at one point, so he probably knows a lot about them. I have mine hooked up to a Belkin something or other that I bought at CompUSA. It is made for PCs, but it seems to work fine.

[PrimeBane]

Need help with surge protectors. I have one bought from a long time ago and use it for my home theatre. My friend told me I should get one made specifically for "home theatre" or else I might be losing quality in the speakers and such because of the power distribution. Is it true?

Can't say I've ever heard of that problem... he may be reffering to a surge protector that cleans power. They claim you'll get "cleaner" sound. Honestly, I think it's a load of bunk.

Surge protectors are as advertised... they'll protect your equipment from sudden power surges/spikes and lightning spikes.

If you want protection from brownouts, you require a UPS.

[Chugga]

I think they'll rebound. They admitted to their mistakes with season 2. I still have hope for this show. I'll grab season 2 on BD but I'll just keep season 1 on HD.

My main issue with the show was it seemed like every episode accomplished nothing. You'd watch an entire episode and it would answer 1 question and then ask 5 more. While it's a cool approach because it makes for an absolutely amazing finale when the finale doesn't deliver it makes for a terrible show. You put all that pressure on the finale and it's never going to live up to expectations.

With season 2 it was like "damnit stop asking questions and start answering them". I don't think the show was terrible I was just growing very tired of cliffhangers that never led to anything meaningful.

[oaktown2000]

That's exactly why I bailed on it halfway through season 1. Same reason I loathe shows like LOST.

[WingNut 25]

Season 2 had no direction. They introduced new characters and did little with them. Even their backstory and development felt rushed. All in all it was a letdown. I'll grab season 2 if I can find it cheap.

[WingNut 25]

Same reason I loathe shows like LOST.

Gasp! You take that back! :mad:

[ewto16]

My main issue with the show was it seemed like every episode accomplished nothing. You'd watch an entire episode and it would answer 1 question and then ask 5 more. While it's a cool approach because it makes for an absolutely amazing finale when the finale doesn't deliver it makes for a terrible show. You put all that pressure on the finale and it's never going to live up to expectations.

With season 2 it was like "damnit stop asking questions and start answering them". I don't think the show was terrible I was just growing very tired of cliffhangers that never led to anything meaningful.

That's exactly why I bailed on it halfway through season 1. Same reason I loathe shows like LOST.

Bah, that is what makes these shows great. I like serial dramas that build on one main theme from episode to episode. When done correctly, it makes it all seem like one big 22 hour show, which is fantastic. You can really develop characters greatly in these formats as well. Lost and Heroes are probably two of the best examples of this right now. I throughly enjoy both shows.

Did either of you ever watch Buffy or Angel? Both were done the same way, though they didn't ask quite as many questions from episode to episode.

[ewto16]

Can't say I've ever heard of that problem... he may be reffering to a surge protector that cleans power. They claim you'll get "cleaner" sound. Honestly, I think it's a load of bunk.

Surge protectors are as advertised... they'll protect your equipment from sudden power surges/spikes and lightning spikes.

If you want protection from brownouts, you require a UPS.

Correcting myself from earlier, I have a Belkin UPS, not a surge protector. I was told it was essential for my Sony RPTV.

[thaderules]

Correcting myself from earlier, I have a Belkin UPS, not a surge protector. I was told it was essential for my Sony RPTV.

Thanks for the heads up guys. There has been at least 1 brown out since I have the home theatre system and everything worked normally afterwards(knock on wood). How much are these UPS?

[PrimeBane]

Was it the guy that sold it to you that sid it was "essential" ;)

[PrimeBane]

Thanks for the heads up guys. There has been at least 1 brown out since I have the home theatre system and everything worked normally afterwards(knock on wood). How much are these UPS?

I believe they start at about $100 and go up from there... unless you can find a good sale somewhere. :)

[SBrooks1]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/ghostbustersver2wj5.png

[moviemaniac4]

I am watching the Sony XEL-1 OLED TV

The first prototypes are small and @#$% pricey, but HELL, they are as slim as three credit cards together :eek:

My kids will be so lucky in the future :mad:

[Chugga]

Bah, that is what makes these shows great. I like serial dramas that build on one main theme from episode to episode. When done correctly, it makes it all seem like one big 22 hour show, which is fantastic. You can really develop characters greatly in these formats as well. Lost and Heroes are probably two of the best examples of this right now. I throughly enjoy both shows.

Did either of you ever watch Buffy or Angel? Both were done the same way, though they didn't ask quite as many questions from episode to episode.

Yes but in a 22 hour long movie you'd hope for an awesome payoff at the end. And to anyone who followed all of season 1 the ending was a bit weak. It was entertaining but damn the fight that Peter/Sylar had a few episodes before was 20 times better than the one in the finale...and you can't even see that fight you just see light come in from under a door. But it was easily the better of the 2 fights.

[ewto16]

Was it the guy that sold it to you that sid it was "essential" ;)

No, a bunch of posts on AVSForums said it was essential, so that the bulb would always be able to cool off if the TV lost power unexpectedly. It made sense to me, since it seems that the bulb cooling improperly is something that would lessen the lifespan.

Plus, I only paid like $60 for the UPS, as it was on sale.

[PrimeBane]

Ah good... I hate it when a sales man pushed an "essential" part when all he's trying to do is make a quick buck.

[JaylisJayP]

100% must buy on release day.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/ghostbustersver2wj5.png

[TastySweetNutz]

So whats everyone's buying habits now the war is over? Anyone buying alot more BR disc now?(besides Garth who buys everything :)...

I have not. A few here and there but nothing like when I was buying HD DVD's up like crazy.

Chris

I haven't really bought anything since the whole format war ended. I've been picky here and there waiting for good prices - nothing above 24.99. I'm hoping to find The Orphange at a good price since I really want the movie.

[PrimeBane]

So whats everyone's buying habits now the war is over? Anyone buying alot more BR disc now?(besides Garth who buys everything :)...

I have not. A few here and there but nothing like when I was buying HD DVD's up like crazy.

Chris

I've been buying up cheap HD DVDs that I don't have mostly (usually less than $10 each new or used)... I'll buy the odd BD as well, but usually only used or dirt cheap. I guess a lot of those bogos and the current blowout HD DVD pricing has spoiled me.

[WingNut 25]

I've been sticking to picking up stuff I'll watch more than once and only buying stuff I find on sale or on clearance. Today I got T2 on BD for $15 at Target.

[JaylisJayP]

My habits haven't changed. I bought many more movies than I should have on both formats. Bought 6 blu-rays this past Tuesday.

However, looking at the upcoming release list, my habit very well may be changing. Looks like a collection of turds next week. The Orphanage may be good, but I'm not going to spend full price on a movie that's not in English.....and before you flame me, my multiple viewings usually consist of having a movie on while I'm cooking a big meal in the kitchen, so a lot of it ends up being listening.

[Chugga]

I'm still going to flame you for not knowing multiple languages.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm still going to flame you for not knowing multiple languages.

(Hangs my head in shame)

[JaylisJayP]

I actually took 8 years of Spanish growing up and remember probably 10 words. I also took 4 years of Hebrew but don't remember a thing.

So, it's not that I'm not multi-cultured...I'm just stupid and lazy.

[Chugga]

Well I took spanish from 2nd grade till I was a junior in college and to this day I still can't put a sentence together in spanish. I know a ton of words but I couldn't put them together coherently in a sentence if my life depended on it.

But still you gotta support the foreign films. You bought Pans Labyrinth and the Lives of Others right? Hell it might have an english dub and while thats awful to experience if your sitting there watching it's not bad if your in the other room and can't see their mouths moving with words coming out strangely.

[dayday6]

My main issue with the show was it seemed like every episode accomplished nothing. You'd watch an entire episode and it would answer 1 question and then ask 5 more. While it's a cool approach because it makes for an absolutely amazing finale when the finale doesn't deliver it makes for a terrible show. You put all that pressure on the finale and it's never going to live up to expectations.

With season 2 it was like "damnit stop asking questions and start answering them". I don't think the show was terrible I was just growing very tired of cliffhangers that never led to anything meaningful.

Season 1 was fantastic except the last episode, Season 2 sucked hard for most of it.
The Spanish twins got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time. I forgot what else sucked about it.

[Chugga]

Season 1 was fantastic except the last episode, Season 2 sucked hard for most of it.
The Spanish twins got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time. I forgot what else sucked about it.

Basically everything they added new sucked and everything that was from last season was awesome. Personally I wasn't a big fan of the spanish twins or Kristin Bells character. To me it seemed like they just hired two incredibly hot women and were like "uhh we gotta give em superpowers and find a way to give them screen time...it worked for the cheerleader".

But I agree season 1 was some of the best time I've ever had watching a TV show. I was on the edge of my seat every single week wondering what would happen. Like I said I don't think season 2 was terrible it just kinda rode the wave of suck that the last episode of season 1 brought in.

[Chugga]

Oh wait I remember the other part that sucked. That kid who hung out with the cheerleader, the flying kid who was a complete idiot and didn't mask his powers what-so-ever. He sucked too.

[JaylisJayP]

Well I took spanish from 2nd grade till I was a junior in college and to this day I still can't put a sentence together in spanish. I know a ton of words but I couldn't put them together coherently in a sentence if my life depended on it.

But still you gotta support the foreign films. You bought Pans Labyrinth and the Lives of Others right? Hell it might have an english dub and while thats awful to experience if your sitting there watching it's not bad if your in the other room and can't see their mouths moving with words coming out strangely.

I bought Pans Labyrinth...but that doesn't have a dub. I also bought Apocalypto...although I'm not sure I'd call that a foreign film. Again, though, no dub.

I checked the audio specs and The Orphanage does not have a dub option, either, which sucks to me.

Dub I can deal with...the dubs don't bother me nearly as much as they bother others. One of my favorite blu-rays is District B-13, which really has an awful dubbing.

I'm also watching Nigh****ch (on DVD) right now from Netflix, which is dubbed, too, but I got right into it.

I'll take dubbing over subtitles anyday, although I know I might be in the minority there.

[JaylisJayP]

^^^^ now that is comedy. N-i-g-h-t-w-a-t-c-h.....i wouldn't have ever imagined there was a dirty word in there somewhere. lol.

[PrimeBane]

you know jay, listening to the radio is cheaper ;)

[oaktown2000]

How is Night watch.....that is the Russian film right. It goes along with Day watch.

I've always wanted to see them as they look pretty good from the trailers.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Netflix ticked me off today. The top 3 movies in queue are on a wait list which is fine. So they get the movie I sent back to them....I come home tonight to see they shipped Rocky Balboa...problem is Rocky Balboa was in the middle of my list. the #4 movie on my list was The Punisher which should have been the next one shipped. I was looking forward to seeing that this weekend. Guess now I have to wait :(.

[JaylisJayP]

How is Night watch.....that is the Russian film right. It goes along with Day watch.

I've always wanted to see them as they look pretty good from the trailers.

I like it. It's my style, though. It got me in right from the very beginning. I wouldn't say the acting or the characters are that cool, though, but the way the movie is told is pretty interesting. I'm almost through it and will definitely check out Day Watch when I can.

[JaylisJayP]

Netflix ticked me off today. The top 3 movies in queue are on a wait list which is fine. So they get the movie I sent back to them....I come home tonight to see they shipped Rocky Balboa...problem is Rocky Balboa was in the middle of my list. the #4 movie on my list was The Punisher which should have been the next one shipped. I was looking forward to seeing that this weekend. Guess now I have to wait :(.

That's happened to me before, too. I do my best not to check the top of my Netflix queue too often so I'm surprised when the mail arrives.

I know, I'm easily amused.

[JaylisJayP]

you know jay, listening to the radio is cheaper ;)

You might be right, but radio stations don't come in cool little baby blue cases...so really, what's the point? :D

[BostonFan]

Netflix has screwed up for me lately too. Black Snake Moan was first on my list and said it was available. Instead of Black Snake Moan though, they sent me Cars, which was next on my list. This was a Friday, and for some reason Cars was listed as shipping Monday. I was pleasantly surprised when Cars showed up Saturday instead, until I got another copy of it Tuesday too, meaning I sent Cars back, but because I had another copy of it sent to me it backed things up. :(

[HollandX]

Basically everything they added new sucked and everything that was from last season was awesome. Personally I wasn't a big fan of the spanish twins or Kristin Bells character. To me it seemed like they just hired two incredibly hot women and were like "uhh we gotta give em superpowers and find a way to give them screen time...it worked for the cheerleader".

But I agree season 1 was some of the best time I've ever had watching a TV show. I was on the edge of my seat every single week wondering what would happen. Like I said I don't think season 2 was terrible it just kinda rode the wave of suck that the last episode of season 1 brought in.

:( I enjoyed Electronica Mars.

[SBrooks1]

Just counted all my Blu-rays.....97 total. :D Anyone got more? :D

[HollandX]

Just counted all my Blu-rays.....97 total. :D Anyone got more? :D

That's more BDs than me, but you just dumped all your red ones.

I have 106 hi def movies including dve and the elton concert.

:)

[PrimeBane]

I definately don't have that many BDs, but I imagine I'm over 100 as well with both formats. :)

[HollandX]

I'm at 50 HD DVD, 56 BD... again including the dve and elton concert, both on bd.

[HollandX]

Season 2 had no direction. They introduced new characters and did little with them. Even their backstory and development felt rushed

I surely hope you don't mean the Mexican Wonder Twins. They were annoyingly in Mexico driving to the U.S. for almost the entire season!

:eek:

[ToightLikeATiger]

Netflix has screwed up for me lately too. Black Snake Moan was first on my list and said it was available. Instead of Black Snake Moan though, they sent me Cars, which was next on my list.

Dont be too upset. Black Snake Moan is one of the worst movies ever made. I was so bored watching it and it sucked so bad. Samuel L. Jackson should be embarrassed for making such garbage.

[MPCanes]

Not too excited about Ghostbusters on BD. I'm not really a fan of older movies being on HD media. I haven't particularly watched one yet, but I'm just assuming that since it wasn't shot on high quality film, the transfer just won't be worthy of the high cost for BD.

Just wanted to give you some info ewto, as you can be missing out on some great transfers -

Film is infinitely higher quality then even 1080p. An 85 year old movie shot on 16mm film is still going to offer more theoretical resolution (film doesn't have actual measured resolution) then something shot in 1080p today. 35mm Film has been the standard since about the 1940s, and it has roughly 4 times the resolution of 1080p.

The problem with old films is nitrate damage, improper storage, layers failing, etc.

Take for example Casablanca on HD-DVD. It looks incredible. It looks better then most things shot yesterday, since it has been properly restored at 4000p (roughly), and then downscaled to 1080p.

As PrimeBane said, garbage in, garbage out - if a film was shot on a poor quality stock which hasn't been stored well won't really ever be restored to something looking like it was shot today.

But a film like "The Searchers" which underwent an excruciating restoration process features one of my favorite transfers in HD movies.

Hope that helps.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Dont be too upset. Black Snake Moan is one of the worst movies ever made. I was so bored watching it and it sucked so bad. Samuel L. Jackson should be embarrassed for making such garbage.

Don't forget Snakes on a Mother f*****kin Plane.......lol

[Chugga]

I bought Pans Labyrinth...but that doesn't have a dub. I also bought Apocalypto...although I'm not sure I'd call that a foreign film. Again, though, no dub.

I checked the audio specs and The Orphanage does not have a dub option, either, which sucks to me.

Dub I can deal with...the dubs don't bother me nearly as much as they bother others. One of my favorite blu-rays is District B-13, which really has an awful dubbing.

I'm also watching Nigh****ch (on DVD) right now from Netflix, which is dubbed, too, but I got right into it.

I'll take dubbing over subtitles anyday, although I know I might be in the minority there.

I'm pretty much 99% subtitles 1% dub. Mainly because I have to force myself to watch foreign movies. I bought the Lives of Others the week it came out and I didn't get around to seeing it until like 8 months later. Everytime I'd look at it I'd be like "ehh it requires reading, lets put in something that doesn't". The only time I've ever watched a movie so far on blu-ray that was dubbed was District B13 because I was ******ed and didn't even put 2 and 2 together that it was a foreign film. By time I figured it out it was too late and I wasn't in a reading mood so awful dubbing was a go.

It's kind of a shame that you aren't a fan of subtitles because the Lives of Others is one of my favorite blu-rays released to date but like basically all the other ones no english dub.

[Chugga]

Just counted all my Blu-rays.....97 total. :D Anyone got more? :D

Yes, to be honest though I have no idea what I'm at.

[Chugga]

:( I enjoyed Electronica Mars.

Well she's hot so thats a plus. And she has a cool power so thats also a plus. But I mean her kryptonite is a bucket of water. Just doesn't seem fair.

[daniel shirkie]

Oh wait I remember the other part that sucked. That kid who hung out with the cheerleader, the flying kid who was a complete idiot and didn't mask his powers what-so-ever. He sucked too.

Why the hell did you have to remind me of that ****? I had it repressed!

[daniel shirkie]

But I mean her kryptonite is a bucket of water.


I thought that was pretty clever, and a perfect display of just how awesome a bastard Bennet is.

[SBrooks1]

J&R Blu-ray Sale....

http://www.jr.com/images/movies/promos/bluMusic.jpg

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Movie06/

http://www.jr.com/images/movies/promos/1199blu.jpg

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Movie05/

[grif32]

J&R has the same ole crap again. Nothing worth having IMHO

Chris

[ewto16]

Dont be too upset. Black Snake Moan is one of the worst movies ever made. I was so bored watching it and it sucked so bad. Samuel L. Jackson should be embarrassed for making such garbage.

Don't forget Snakes on a Mother f*****kin Plane.......lol

I liked both movies for what they were. I though Sam Jackson was funny in both of them. I didn't expect anything ground-breaking so I was entertained.

[ewto16]

Just wanted to give you some info ewto, as you can be missing out on some great transfers -

Film is infinitely higher quality then even 1080p. An 85 year old movie shot on 16mm film is still going to offer more theoretical resolution (film doesn't have actual measured resolution) then something shot in 1080p today. 35mm Film has been the standard since about the 1940s, and it has roughly 4 times the resolution of 1080p.

The problem with old films is nitrate damage, improper storage, layers failing, etc.

Take for example Casablanca on HD-DVD. It looks incredible. It looks better then most things shot yesterday, since it has been properly restored at 4000p (roughly), and then downscaled to 1080p.

As PrimeBane said, garbage in, garbage out - if a film was shot on a poor quality stock which hasn't been stored well won't really ever be restored to something looking like it was shot today.

But a film like "The Searchers" which underwent an excruciating restoration process features one of my favorite transfers in HD movies.

Hope that helps.

Ahhhh....good to know. Well, maybe I won't hate on old movies quite as much then. Still probably not picking up GhostBusters, mainly because I have the 2 DVD set I bought for $5 and never opened it.

[ewto16]

Wow, that J&R sale is terrible. Oaktown should be all over that Shakira Bluray for $13.99 though.

[Tuckertank]

59 BD + DVE, sold all my red except for The Kingdom if anyone is interested.

I liked Black Snake Moan, never saw snakes though.

What's everyone watching this weekend? I rented Waterhorse to watch w the gf and a couple buddies coming over tonight to watch Shoot em Up or Hitman, can't decide which.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I hope with the latest J&R sale that these crappy selections of a so called sale wont be the norm from now on

[grif32]

I liked both movies for what they were. I though Sam Jackson was funny in both of them. I didn't expect anything ground-breaking so I was entertained.

I agree I thought both movies for funny. Like you I wasnt expecting to much. But I did enjoy both movies.

Chris

[HollandX]

Well she's hot so thats a plus. And she has a cool power so thats also a plus. But I mean her kryptonite is a bucket of water. Just doesn't seem fair.

Confirm. What's the point of rooting for a hot superhero if she can't participate in a simple wet t-shirt contest!

:o

[SmartassBoiler]

Silver Onkyo 605 for $285:

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=ONKTXSR605S

5% code: AFL5

[HollandX]

Silver Onkyo 605 for $285:

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=ONKTXSR605S

5% code: AFL5

:confused:

It's $379.

[SmartassBoiler]

:confused:

It's $379.

Hmm, slickdeals lied.

[WingNut 25]

I surely hope you don't mean the Mexican Wonder Twins. They were annoyingly in Mexico driving to the U.S. for almost the entire season!

:eek:

No no. Their story was painfully slow at times.

[HollandX]

Hmm, slickdeals lied.

:(

[oaktown2000]

J&R Blu-ray Sale....

http://www.jr.com/images/movies/promos/bluMusic.jpg

http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?Section_Path=/Promos/Movie06/


Kickazz....thanks for posting this.

Wow, that J&R sale is terrible. Oaktown should be all over that Shakira Bluray for $13.99 though.

Hahaha...you know it ;)

Actually....I grabbed 4 at that price. Shakira, AC/DC, Dave Matthews, and yes....you can go ahead and start the razzing now, Justin Timberlake.

Silver Onkyo 605 for $285:

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=ONKTXSR605S

5% code: AFL5

Damn my OCD and my need to have everything match :mad: That's a great deal.

Edit - nevermind. You've been debunked....you snake oil salesman :mad: :p

[HollandX]

You've been debunked....you snake oil salesman :mad: :p

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!

[WingNut 25]

That sale is horrible!

[PrimeBane]

Actually....I grabbed 4 at that price. Shakira, AC/DC, Dave Matthews, and yes....you can go ahead and start the razzing now, Justin Timberlake.

Justin Timberlake? Really? Don't you feel the need to do something manly now like kill a small animal or eat red meat? ;) :p :D

[oaktown2000]

pffft.......I dunno aboot you, eh....but i'm bringing sexy back


:p

[oaktown2000]

Seriously....for $14....I figured why not. That's less then buying the CD. And I get a concert. And lossless audio. I like a couple of his new songs. I would have never paid full retail for it though.

I almost grabbed Destiny's Child and John Legend as well.

[PrimeBane]

Oh well, it's your eardrums being assaulted ;)

For my Canadian brothers, Bestbuy has a deal on right now if you buy Grand Turisomo 5 Prologue, you can get a Dual Shock 3 controller for $19.99 :D
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?langid=EN&logon=&sku_id=0926INGFS10075769&CMP=ILC-BBY_hmpage_slide2#

[HollandX]

prologue?

[PrimeBane]

yes, prologue

[HollandX]

jeez.. i just clicked.

worst. blu-ray sale. ever.

[HollandX]

yes, prologue

damn. good deal, nucker.

[SBrooks1]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/darkblueme/20apr2008a.png

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w184/darkblueme/20apr2008b.png

[oaktown2000]

I have a chance to buy prologue off a boardie for $30.....what is it? Is it a condensed version of a full version that's supposed to come out later :confused:

[Chugga]

Actually....I grabbed 4 at that price. Shakira, AC/DC, Dave Matthews, and yes....you can go ahead and start the razzing now, Justin Timberlake.

The Justin Timberlake blu-ray is actually pretty good. It's the mystery 3rd concert dvd that I have that I just fail to mention every time. I originally bought it because it was the first ever blu-ray store exclusive (and it had Summer Love on it, awesome beat) but it turned out being my 2nd favorite concert dvd right behind John Legend. It's never too late to bring sexy back, and you've made a wise decision bringing it back for $13.99.

I'm tempted to pick up Shakira's dvd at that price but I mean I really don't like any of her music at all...that yoddling just makes me want to rip my ears out.

[Chugga]

I have a chance to buy prologue off a boardie for $30.....what is it? Is it a condensed version of a full version that's supposed to come out later :confused:

I'd only buy it if you were a huge racing sim fan and was the type of person that couldn't settle for anything less than gold. Trying to get the absolute perfect driving line down will have you playing it for hours but outside of that it's pretty stripped down. The only reason I have it is because I'm a huge GT fan and it's a good buffer game between now and Grand Theft Auto. $30 is an awesome price for a brand new game but it's definately a hate it/love it game. And to be honest I have no idea which side of that you'd be on. Don't remember you ever playing a racing game so I'm going to say probably hate it.

[ewto16]

I like Timberland's music and he is terrifically funny when he hosts SNL. I still wouldn't own a concert of his on BD though. Glad you got that Shakira though. I literally laughed out loud as soon as I saw the price on it. I could just imagine your excitement.

[oaktown2000]

I could just imagine your excitement.

i peed a little bit :D

[ewto16]

I do have two Wiis for sale if anyone is looking for them. You know you want to play Mario Kart.....

[SBrooks1]

:eek:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed that they will release both 'Starship Troopers' and 'Starship Troopers: Marauder' for Blu-ray on July 29th, the latter being day-and-date with the DVD release. No specs have been announced at this time, but expect the Sony usual 1080p AVC video encode with a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.

[HollandX]

You know, I've never owned Starship Troopers. This might just be the time.

Besides, where else will I get to see Dylan's stepmom's hooters!?

[HollandX]

Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced that they will released 'The Bank Job' for Blu-ray on July 15th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No specs have been announced at this time, but expect the typical 1080p AVC video encode and either a PCM or DTS-HD MA audio track. No extra features have been announced, but with the DVD getting a two disc release, expect plenty.

[WingNut 25]

Was The Bank Job any good?

[HollandX]

I thought it was great.

I didn't know the ending going into it (it's based on a true story), so I was practically gripping my seat the whole time.

[JaylisJayP]

If anyone cares, there's a scan of next week's Target ad going around avsforum...They have many blu-ray's for sale for $19.99 including Predator and ID4. I did an exchange at Best Buy today to swap at Predator for Commando as part of that 2 for $45 deal with AVP:R, the had them price match the Target ad to rebuy Predator at $19.99.

I did a little doctoring to it doesn't look like the ad is for next week, but it worked.

[JaylisJayP]

I think J&R also has a sale on the Anchor Bay titles for $13.99 or $11.99 each.

[JaylisJayP]

That Dave and Tim blu-ray is seriously amazing. If you like Dave Matthews at all it's highly recommended. Some of the best audio and video I've seen on any blu-ray so far.

[grif32]

I think J&R also has a sale on the Anchor Bay titles for $13.99 or $11.99 each.

Sbrooks posted links but the sale sucks for J&R

[MPCanes]

Starship Troopers is one of my all time favorite films - 10 years from now people will be saying "wow, this was a great political propaganda film". The special effects still hold up very well for the most part, and it has my all time favorite score outside of Blade Runner.

I've owned it twice already on DVD, and it will definitely be a purchase come July 29th.

[SmartassBoiler]

That Dave and Tim blu-ray is seriously amazing. If you like Dave Matthews at all it's highly recommended. Some of the best audio and video I've seen on any blu-ray so far.

Yeah, avsforum has it rated in the top tier for PQ. I got it off Amazon, and it arrived earlier this week. Will definitely check it out this weekend.

[SmartassBoiler]

Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray player for $289.98:

http://www.taaffephoto.com/item_detail.php?item_id=117348

This player is only Profile 1.0, so it can't handle the PiP and online bonus extras, but it can both bitstream and internally decode DD+, TrueHD, DTS-HD HR, plus it can bitstream DTS-HD MA.

[HollandX]

we should start a site that sells blu-ray movies. then we can keep the ones we want at wholesale.

[ewto16]

With the way a few people on here buy movies, I'm not sure we would ever have anything to actually sell. :D:p

[JaylisJayP]

Starship Troopers is one of my all time favorite films - 10 years from now people will be saying "wow, this was a great political propaganda film". The special effects still hold up very well for the most part, and it has my all time favorite score outside of Blade Runner.

I've owned it twice already on DVD, and it will definitely be a purchase come July 29th.

I'll be getting it, too.

[freezerfuel]

Holy bejezus this thread is moving quick....

If you still have a copy of the PDF form there is supposed to be a number at the bottom.

Or try calling 1-877-823-0804

Thank you!

I'm way late because this was posted like 50 pages back but that NBK set sucks because it looks like it will be cardboard!!!!!!!......!!!!!! I love this movie but I don't need no steenkin' cardboard. Sigh, I may have to order some more BD cases.

**** man, I'm a natural born killah.

[PrimeBane]

for those that don't know about it...

The "Bitstream Bomb"


This issue has been documented in various places around the internet, including some reputable message boards. HDM players that bitstream dts-HD MA have, with certain movies, a demonstrated high volume pop through certain receivers. It will certainly wake up your neighbourhood and may damage your speakers. I haven't seen any confirmed cases of speaker damage reported, but there is a legitimate fear.

Movies known to have the problem:

* 1408
* Golden Compass (BD)
* The Fly (BD) - 13:00
* Chronos (BD) - 38:52
* Fantastic Four (BD) - 4:22 or 4:35
* Hannibal Rising (HD DVD)
* Close Encounters of the Third Kind (BD) - 23:40
* Eagles Farewell Concert (HD DVD)
* Flight of the Phoenix (BD) -51:00
* Flyboys (BD)


Typically it occurs only once per movie.

Receivers known to be susceptible to the problem:

* Onkyo 605, 705, 805, PR885
* Integra 8.8, 9.8
* Yamaha RX-V3800, RX-V1800

There has also been an isolated complaint of it happening with a Pioneer 91TXH.

The problem appears to be related to older encodes that were authored prior to dts upgrading their authoring suite to 1.5 (September 2007) or 1.51 (December 2007). There have been no complaints noted with newer releases such as I, Robot. Some internet reports quote dts as saying that they have revised their authoring suite to take into account the issues with the specific IC. However, dts themselves have said that isn't the case but have acknowledged the two upgrades to their authoring suite. It could be that, as a byproduct of those revisions, the particular prefect storm of circumstances (specific IC, implementation, and particular datastream) necessary to produce the "bitstream bomb" has been addressed.

Marantz and Denon AVR's use a different IC chip for bitstream processing and do not have the problem. Also, some new pressings of Fantastic Four are apparently re-encoded and do not have the problem.

A number of different players have been used that all exhibited the same problem: Toshiba HD-XA2 & HD-A35; Pioneer BDP-95FD; Panasonic BD-30; and Denon 3800. I have experienced it in Fanastic 4 at about the 4 minute 35 second mark with an LG BH200 bitstreamed to an Onkyo TX-SR805.

You may want to use a different audio codec for those discs noted above. I know a number of people have been waiting for the Panasonic BD-50 and the Sony S350 because of the bitstream ability, but if you have an affected receiver, you may want to rely on a unit with onboard decoding.

Onkyo is reportedly aware of the problem and looking into it. This does not affect TrueHD via bitstream, only dts-HD Master Audio.

There are reports of a successful firmware fix for Onkyo x05 AVR's in Europe. At least one ambitious member of AVS successfully applied it to his North American Onkyo. It does appear like a fix is near, but nothing has been officially released in Canada or the USA yet. Yamaha has apparently released updated firmware in Australia that fixes the issue as well. I've also seen updated firmware files on Yamaha's Product Advisory Board site (for dealers) but I haven't seen it confirmed that if fixes the "bitstream bomb".

The good news is that it appears that both Onkyo and Yamaha are moving quickly to try and resolve the problem. Let's hope that both companies provide user installable firmware updates in North America soon (I don't think anyone relishes the idea of unhooking a 55 lb. AVR and lugging it to a service centre).


Apparently there are now some firmware updates to fix the problems on the Onkyos and Yamahas...

Onkyo FW update: http://63.148.251.142/download/firmware/firmware_replace.cfm
Yamaha 3800: http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=558316&CTID=5000300&RLTID=1505&DETYP=RELATION

You can find other Yamaha updates on the same site (1800, 6190)

[HollandX]

How the heck do I update the firmware in my 805? No ethernet jack. No CD drive. I don't recall it having a USB port.

[oaktown2000]

Osmosis.

Just put your 805 next to the PC.....it'll absorb it...trust me.

[HollandX]

HOLY CRAP!

- DSP firmware update: The firmware resides inside a .WAV file (!), which needs to be burned onto an audio CD and played back through a CD/DVD-player connected by an optical link (TOSLINK) to Opt1.

There must be a one-to-one copy of the file and it must be transfered unmodified.
Most older CD/DVD player will work just fine. Read the corresponding threads.

- Main firmware update: The update routine uses a RS232 connection to the rear of the unit.
The RS232 cable must be of type straight through (no crossover) with a male and female connector at the end.

You need a PC with a COM1 port (default) or a USB => RS232 converter for this, as described elsewhere.

The update procedure is been initiated through a supplied setup software, which handles everything.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1016297

That DSP firmware update sounds PIMP AS HELL! But the other one sounds way confusing. :(

Now I have to figure out which one I need, and if it's the main, how I go about this. My computer is nowhere NEAR my receiver, and neither are going to move.

[HollandX]

USB => RS232 converter

ahh.. can borrow my GF's laptop.

[HollandX]

Osmosis.

Just put your 805 next to the PC.....it'll absorb it...trust me.

does not believe.

[PrimeBane]

Diffusion... its will only be osmosis if it's a liquid firmware update ;)

[oaktown2000]

Diffusion... its will only be osmosis if it's a liquid firmware update ;)

So what are you trying to say....that it's not :mad:

[PrimeBane]

We only get frozen updates in Canada ;)

[ewto16]

I was watching the Prestige and at one point in a part near the end of the movie there is a loud noise (trying to avoid spoilers for someone that may still have not seen it) and it made my receiver make this HUGE popping noise and shut it off. I thought it died......it ended up coming back on, but I was really worried.

Receiver is an old Kenwood that only does DD and DTS though.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

First off gotta give a GSA to patsfan4ever for selling me a brand new Night At The Museum on blu for a sweet price.


Next I gotta rate this movie very high on the PQ/AQ scales. Most of the movie backgrounds are limited on color so when colors do show up on screen boy do they POP out at you!!! One of the most vibrant movies I've seen on blu to-date, I'd have to rate it a 8 on PQ.

Audio, now that is a whole nother bit of awesomeness. This movie to me had some of the best audio I've heard right behind Live Free Or Die Hard. This movie was loud!! T-Rex scenes where great, but the scenes with all the jungle animals where the best. I'd rate this movie a 9 on AQ.

very surprised at how overall good this was on blu. :)

[HollandX]

It's a really fun movie. I didn't think I would like it, but I did. I'm excited for the sequel.

[grif32]

How the heck do I update the firmware in my 805? No ethernet jack. No CD drive. I don't recall it having a USB port.

You will need to have a CD player hooked up to it.

Chris

[grif32]

First off gotta give a GSA to patsfan4ever for selling me a brand new Night At The Museum on blu for a sweet price.


Next I gotta rate this movie very high on the PQ/AQ scales. Most of the movie backgrounds are limited on color so when colors do show up on screen boy do they POP out at you!!! One of the most vibrant movies I've seen on blu to-date, I'd have to rate it a 8 on PQ.

Audio, now that is a whole nother bit of awesomeness. This movie to me had some of the best audio I've heard right behind Live Free Or Die Hard. This movie was loud!! T-Rex scenes where great, but the scenes with all the jungle animals where the best. I'd rate this movie a 9 on AQ.

very surprised at how overall good this was on blu. :)

I thought it was a good movie. Nothing great but the PQ I would give it a 9. Flat out amazing . The AQ I agree was pretty sweet..

Give 3:10 to Yuma a try for AQ. This will blow you away.

Chris

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

It's a really fun movie. I didn't think I would like it, but I did. I'm excited for the sequel.

We (wife, kids, and I) have been a big fan of this movie since it first came out. I'm a huge history buff, my Son loves Dinosaurs so this was just a given to go see at the movies. Never got around to buying it on DVD so I knew it was a must buy for blu. It's defiantly a great family movie. :) We're very excited to hear about a sequel also.



I thought it was a good movie. Nothing great but the PQ I would give it a 9. Flat out amazing . The AQ I agree was pretty sweet..

Give 3:10 to Yuma a try for AQ. This will blow you away.

Chris

***Adds 3:10 to Yuma to his Netflix list***


Thx Chris, I'll give it a try. I've got "There Will Be Blood" coming in tomorrow, and "Good Luck Chuck" still to watch till I can get Yuma in.

[JaylisJayP]

Would anyone be up for doing me a quick favor? I need $7.50 more in my paypal, but if I try to transfer from my bank account to myself, it'll take 3-5 business days.

Can I send someone $7.50 and then have you send it back to me? Or I'll send $7.75 or whatever the fee would be....this way I can send it from my credit card and it'll show up in my paypal immediately.

[oaktown2000]

very surprised at how overall good this was on blu. :)

It was the first Blu Ray I rented and watched on my PS3. I loved it so much....it was one of the first I bought. Great movie.

"get me Gum Gum, Dum Dum"

My wife and I laugh hysterically when Stiller and the monkey get into the slap fest. The best is when Robin Williams comes up and says something like "my god man....that little fellow is your primate brother"

***Adds 3:10 to Yuma to his Netflix list***


Thx Chris, I'll give it a try. I've got "There Will Be Blood" coming in tomorrow, and "Good Luck Chuck" still to watch till I can get Yuma in.

Is this out on Blu Ray? Did I miss it?

[HollandX]

Would anyone be up for doing me a quick favor? I need $7.50 more in my paypal, but if I try to transfer from my bank account to myself, it'll take 3-5 business days.

Can I send someone $7.50 and then have you send it back to me? Or I'll send $7.75 or whatever the fee would be....this way I can send it from my credit card and it'll show up in my paypal immediately.

sure

pm me your paypal addy.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

It was the first Blu Ray I rented and watched on my PS3. I loved it so much....it was one of the first I bought. Great movie.

"get me Gum Gum, Dum Dum"

My wife and I laugh hysterically when Stiller and the monkey get into the slap fest. The best is when Robin Williams comes up and says something like "my god man....that little fellow is your primate brother"



Is this out on Blu Ray? Did I miss it?

Williams "Good Lord Lawrence, why are you slapping a monkey?!"
Stiller "Teddy, this guy's been pushing me and pushing me, and I'm sick of it!"
Williams "Poppyc-o-c-k. This little creature is your prime brother"

:D

My Son loves the dum dum gimmie some gum gum parts also, he just laughs his ass off every time.


Not sure about There Will Be Blood on blu or not, checked my list but they shipped it already and it doesn't say now.

[JaylisJayP]

sure

pm me your paypal addy.

Thanks Holland...PM sent.

[HollandX]

TWBB is not out on Blu. It was announced for a day and date release with HD DVD, and then it was canceled when HD DVD died.

[HollandX]

Thanks Holland...PM sent.

PP sent.

Whatcha buyin?

[JaylisJayP]

PP sent.

Whatcha buyin?

Movie figures off Amazon...

[thaderules]

I have about $250 worth of gc's at best buy and planning to get a ps3. I'm contemplating whether I should wait for the MGS bundle or just getting the 40 gb tomorrow. I'm not a big fan of MGS but thought the bundle would be a better deal since it comes with the rumble controller as well. Thoughts?

Also is there any coupons I can use for the PS3? I know I received a 10% coupon before when I was a reward zone member but didn't know if you can use those for video game systems.

[JaylisJayP]

I have about $250 worth of gc's at best buy and planning to get a ps3. I'm contemplating whether I should wait for the MGS bundle or just getting the 40 gb tomorrow. I'm not a big fan of MGS but thought the bundle would be a better deal since it comes with the rumble controller as well. Thoughts?

Also is there any coupons I can use for the PS3? I know I received a 10% coupon before when I was a reward zone member but didn't know if you can use those for video game systems.

I'm never a fan of waiting...so I'd say get it now. Not sure how much the MGS bundle is going to be, will that be more expensive than the $399 system?

[JaylisJayP]

My haul for the week -- nice thing is I didn't pay sticker price for any of it :D

Sbrooks needs to start adding my purchases into the weekly blu-ray chart percentages.

http://s3.tinypic.com/mabjhj.jpg

[HollandX]

nice! which ones can i have?

[JaylisJayP]

take your pick :)

[Kleptos18]

Pretty good prices on blu-rays (including some newer titles)
Gotta dig through a few pages but, it's worth it. Some at about 10 bucks.

http://movies.products.half.ebay.com/_W0QQsortZ88QQsoZ1QQpgZ1QQfmtZbluQ2dray

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Watched "Good Luck Chuck" last night with the wife. Hmmmmmmmmmm, what can I say about this movie? Oh Yeah, TIT-S!!!!! Wow!! :eek:

I never thought they could ever mix a date-movie with soft-core-porn and still seamlessly get away with it! Now anything with Jessica Alba and seeing her in a G-String would merit automatically giving a movie a "must buy" sticker. But actually the whole movie was pretty good. Dane Cook of course brings his comedy into the flick but the fat guy that plays his horny friend just STOLE THE MOVIE!! That dude has some lines that dropped me right to the floor laughing.
Stu: "I'd suck a fart out her ass-hole and hold it like a bong hit." (talking about a really hot chick)
Stu: "If you were a hamburger at McDonald's, I'd name you my McBeautiful Titty Sandwich with ******* on top."
Stu: "I'll tell you not satisfying. Last night I masturbated into a grapefruit. I put it into a microwave and heated it up a little bit, which helped, but... still."

Like I said this movie is as close to soft-core-porn as you can get so if your mate likes or can stand raunchy sex humor (done right), then you got a perfect date movie. There are a ton of sex-scenes in the movie so in the special features they give you a Matrix that lets you see each one individually and the special features are done in HD and also have tons of boob to look at. :o

Now if you want me to watch a movie like that and still pay attention to the PQ/AQ then you're on crack :o :D. With so many hot girls and T&A flying around no way could I recall the quality. But in honesty the PQ was crisp - a solid 10 in my book! and that's not cause of all the tit-s and ass either.

[JaylisJayP]

Pretty good prices on blu-rays (including some newer titles)
Gotta dig through a few pages but, it's worth it. Some at about 10 bucks.

http://movies.products.half.ebay.com/_W0QQsortZ88QQsoZ1QQpgZ1QQfmtZbluQ2dray

Thanks for posting, got 2 for bargain bin DVD prices...$18 dlvd for both Stir of Echoes and Chain Reaction.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched "Good Luck Chuck" last night with the wife. Hmmmmmmmmmm, what can I say about this movie? Oh Yeah, TIT-S!!!!! Wow!! :eek:

I never thought they could ever mix a date-movie with soft-core-porn and still seamlessly get away with it! Now anything with Jessica Alba and seeing her in a G-String would merit automatically giving a movie a "must buy" sticker. But actually the whole movie was pretty good. Dane Cook of course brings his comedy into the flick but the fat guy that plays his horny friend just STOLE THE MOVIE!! That dude has some lines that dropped me right to the floor laughing.
Stu: "I'd suck a fart out her ass-hole and hold it like a bong hit." (talking about a really hot chick)
Stu: "If you were a hamburger at McDonald's, I'd name you my McBeautiful Titty Sandwich with ******* on top."
Stu: "I'll tell you not satisfying. Last night I masturbated into a grapefruit. I put it into a microwave and heated it up a little bit, which helped, but... still."

Like I said this movie is as close to soft-core-porn as you can get so if your mate likes or can stand raunchy sex humor (done right), then you got a perfect date movie. There are a ton of sex-scenes in the movie so in the special features they give you a Matrix that lets you see each one individually and the special features are done in HD and also have tons of boob to look at. :o

Now if you want me to watch a movie like that and still pay attention to the PQ/AQ then you're on crack :o :D. With so many hot girls and T&A flying around no way could I recall the quality. But in honesty the PQ was crisp - a solid 10 in my book! and that's not cause of all the tit-s and ass either.

those quotes are pretty funny....maybe i'll give this one a netflix whirl.

[patsfan4ever]

First off gotta give a GSA to patsfan4ever for selling me a brand new Night At The Museum on blu for a sweet price.


Next I gotta rate this movie very high on the PQ/AQ scales. Most of the movie backgrounds are limited on color so when colors do show up on screen boy do they POP out at you!!! One of the most vibrant movies I've seen on blu to-date, I'd have to rate it a 8 on PQ.

Audio, now that is a whole nother bit of awesomeness. This movie to me had some of the best audio I've heard right behind Live Free Or Die Hard. This movie was loud!! T-Rex scenes where great, but the scenes with all the jungle animals where the best. I'd rate this movie a 9 on AQ.

very surprised at how overall good this was on blu. :)


Glad to see you were happy with it! :D

[JaylisJayP]

Watched AVP:R last night. Not a bad movie honestly. Some good action, lots of Predator, good amount of Aliens....disappointingly little amount of the hybrid. I'll definitely keep this in the collection, but unfortunately it's really only something you can watch at night, literally. The movie is so dark, even the day scenes are dark.

[SBrooks1]

Has anyone actually seen the Dirty Dancing Blu-ray? I've heard a lot of mixed things about the video and audio.

[MPCanes]

I think you'd be happier with this one :)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8740419&type=product&id=1202650462469

Well, I managed to order this one PB!

It's set to arrive on Saturday at my place (a week from today).

Anything specific I should know about plasma ownership? Do I need to leave it on dim settings for a while; not use it more then x amount of hours a day the first x days, etc?

It's a bunch easier to just ask you all instead of searching the internets :).

And this better be a good recommendation! I'm taking all of you on your word sight unseen!

[grif32]

Well, I managed to order this one PB!

It's set to arrive on Saturday at my place (a week from today).

Anything specific I should know about plasma ownership? Do I need to leave it on dim settings for a while; not use it more then x amount of hours a day the first x days, etc?

It's a bunch easier to just ask you all instead of searching the internets :).

And this better be a good recommendation! I'm taking all of you on your word sight unseen!

People say you have to "BREAK" in your plasma for the first 100hrs. Honestly that was more for older Plasma's.

Just dont have it in "Torch Mode" and you will be ok. Enjoy it. Plasma's are GREAT TV's. The best IMHO.

Take the time and do a calibration on it to get the right colors..

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Has anyone actually seen the Dirty Dancing Blu-ray? I've heard a lot of mixed things about the video and audio.


I loved the audio but wasnt that empressed with the video aspect.Coloring seemed off to me.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched "The Lookout" today...I remember when it came out in theatres the previews looked good and I wanted to see it. Now that I finally got to see it I can honestly say its nothing close to what I expected. I thought there would be more action to it. Instead it was for the most part boring. The end got a little better but this movie definetly isnt worth the time to watch in my opinion. 3 out of 10 for it. Extra point given for Jeff Daniels being in it!

[CoachB]

How Is predator for Pic and sound quality. I was kinda disappointed in The Rock. My haul for the week -- nice thing is I didn't pay sticker price for any of it :D

Sbrooks needs to start adding my purchases into the weekly blu-ray chart percentages.

http://s3.tinypic.com/mabjhj.jpg

[freezerfuel]

Picked up a few clearance titles at Future Shop...

Army of Darkness $19
Enter The Dragon $13
2 Fast 2 Furious $13
The Ant Bully $15

Thanks for the heads up Prime!

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Juno and Over America Blu's today. Got Over America for $10 with my employee discount. :)

[grif32]

How Is predator for Pic and sound quality. I was kinda disappointed in The Rock.

Really? I thought the AQ & PQ in "The Rock" was solid. Loved it.

Great transfer which I would give it probably 4/5

Sound I would give it 4.5/5 I thought it was that good.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

How Is predator for Pic and sound quality. I was kinda disappointed in The Rock.

heh....i'll let you know when I pop it in...but right now it's toward the end of about 120 unopened HD DVDs and blu-rays, so it may be a while :D

[BrewersFan4Life]

I know HD-DVD is dead and all, but I just got a great deal on a Toshiba HD-A3...under $60 with my discount at Walmart...someone randomly returned it, unopened. I came, I saw, and conquered.

[SmartassBoiler]

I know HD-DVD is dead and all, but I just got a great deal on a Toshiba HD-A3...under $60 with my discount at Walmart...someone randomly returned it, unopened. I came, I saw, and conquered.

Even if you don't watch a single HD-DVD on it, you got a great upconverting DVD player at a fraction of the cost.

[PrimeBane]

Well, I managed to order this one PB!


Awesome! :D

I think you'll be very happy with the tv. And don't forget to register it with Panasonic Viera's Concierge service.

Here's a great link for what you should do with your new HDtv.
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76161

[PrimeBane]

Picked up a few clearance titles at Future Shop...

Army of Darkness $19
Enter The Dragon $13
2 Fast 2 Furious $13
The Ant Bully $15

Thanks for the heads up Prime!

Glad to be of assitance... I picked up Ant Bully as well :)

[HollandX]

And don't forget to register it with Panasonic Viera's Concierge service.

Oh no! I didn't!

What am I missing?

Can I still do it?

:(:(:(:(

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

those quotes are pretty funny....maybe i'll give this one a netflix whirl.
It's worth it, for sure just for Alba alone;). I rented off netflix also but if I see this on sale anywhere I'm buying it now.



Glad to see you were happy with it! :D

thx again bro. :)

[BrewersFan4Life]

Even if you don't watch a single HD-DVD on it, you got a great upconverting DVD player at a fraction of the cost.


Oh I already have 2 HD-DVD addons for the 360, one of which I'm going to give to my brother now.

[jmcc000]

I listed a bunch on ebay. I just didnt have time to post everything on here and figure out prices, sorry. I have BR, HD, and games if anyone wants to look.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjmccc000

[MPCanes]

Awesome! :D

I think you'll be very happy with the tv. And don't forget to register it with Panasonic Viera's Concierge service.

Here's a great link for what you should do with your new HDtv.
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76161

Alright, so I don't have to worry about breaking it in or anything like that, then.

I always use a DVE disc but I'll have to upgrade to a high def version to make sure I get everything set up right then.

It's like being a kid on christmas, horrah.

[grif32]

I listed a bunch on ebay. I just didnt have time to post everything on here and figure out prices, sorry. I have BR, HD, and games if anyone wants to look.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjmccc000

Wow thats alot of stuff to list.

You should have listed all your BR's on Highdefdigest.com. You would have made a killing and saved alot of money just in fee's

Good luck

Chris

[grif32]

Well I finally sat down and watched INTO THE WILD on HD DVD.

First forget about PQ and AQ this is one of the BEST movies I have ever seen. Wow is all I can say. This type of movie you need to sit and watch by yourself dont want anyone bothering you during it.

You watch this movie for the movie itself. To be honest 99% of BR or HD DVD's I always pick up on how great the PQ & AQ. But this movie to be honest PQ never came into play. I was that into the movie.

If you have not seen this movie please do. Its an emotional rollercoaster

Chris

[Kleptos18]

Well I finally sat down and watched INTO THE WILD on HD DVD.

First forget about PQ and AQ this is one of the BEST movies I have ever seen. Wow is all I can say. This type of movie you need to sit and watch by yourself dont want anyone bothering you during it.

You watch this movie for the movie itself. To be honest 99% of BR or HD DVD's I always pick up on how great the PQ & AQ. But this movie to be honest PQ never came into play. I was that into the movie.

If you have not seen this movie please do. Its an emotional rollercoaster

Chris

I'm glad someone else liked it :) I haven't heard much about this movie!

[WingNut 25]

I listed a bunch on ebay. I just didnt have time to post everything on here and figure out prices, sorry. I have BR, HD, and games if anyone wants to look.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjmccc000

You would have saved yourself a lot of time and money just listing them here.

[thaderules]

Just purchased a PS3 mostly for Blu Ray and need help with the settings. I have a 30 inch sony crt. Most movies look great but Kingdom of Heaven's(praised for its presentation) blacks blend with the background. So what should these settings be set to?

Settings > Display Settings > RGB Full Range (HDMI) =

Settings > Display Settings > Cross Color Reduction Filter =

Settings > Display Settings > Y Pb / Cb Pr / Cr Super-White (HDMI) =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > Cinema Conversion =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > DVD Upscaler =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > BD/DVD Video Output Format =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI) =

[thaderules]

Oh yeah, I have the following movies for trade:

Blu Ray
Spider Man 3(sealed from PS3)
District B13 -opened

Blu Ray Wants
The Rock
Crimson Tide
Unbreakable

HD DVD for trade(also for sale, first class):
Blazing Saddles - $11
King Kong - $10
Stardust - Hollywood Video - $11
Planet Earth - Sigourney Weaver Edition - $27

HD DVD wants:
Perfect Storm
Children of Men

Let me know what you want and we can make a deal!

[SmartassBoiler]

Anyone happen to have Cars or Casino Royale for BR?

[JaylisJayP]

What's anyone's thoughts on Blue Planet and To Kill a King...either the disc and/or movies themselves?

They'll be $14.99 each at Best Buy this week, so I'm just wondering if either is worth it.

[WingNut 25]

Blue Planet is a rental. I watched it twice and wouldn't watch it again.

[freezerfuel]

Anyone happen to have Cars or Casino Royale for BR?

I do. Haven't watched Cars yet but Casino Royale kicks all sorts of ass. PQ is outstanding... don't know about AQ because I watched it upstairs on the Panny with just the TV speakers. I owned it before on DVD and definitely glad it has been replaced.

[freezerfuel]

Sorry but Blue Planet isn't even worth a rental... really boring documentary imo.

[SmartassBoiler]

I do. Haven't watched Cars yet but Casino Royale kicks all sorts of ass. PQ is outstanding... don't know about AQ because I watched it upstairs on the Panny with just the TV speakers. I owned it before on DVD and definitely glad it has been replaced.

Should have been more specific, my bad. Looking to buy the two titles. :D

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching Rocky Balboa. Was a decent movie. Cant say I will remember the movie as a good thing though considering half way through it my cat died choking on her own blood from internal bleeding due to cancer. But hey what can you do :(

[SmartassBoiler]

Watched both Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse Of The Black Pearl and Juno this weekend. Thoroughly entertained by both, and a great picture.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Thinking about picking up Predator at Target in a bit.

[SmartassBoiler]

Picked up Incubus and T2 for $14 a piece on Amazon. I've set a limit of no more than $15 for any Blu-ray disc, but between Amazon and the used store by me, that shouldn't be a problem. Snagged Superbad at the used store for $15. :D

[IceRat]

SBrooks1 I know you work at BB so explain this to me

I went in to a BB today with a Circuit City ad planning to have them price match the $19.99 sale price on Pan's BD (BB's was sale priced $24.99). I took it up to the register and asked the clerk if he would save the time and price match the disc at $19.99 + 10% instead of me following BB's official policy of 'if you buy it at BB and find it advertised cheaper at a competitor bring it in and we will refund you the difference plus 10%'. The blue shirt looked at me like a deer in headlights and his manager simply couldn't grasp the concept and said he could only price match down to $19.99.

I said then ring me up at your price of $24.99 and I'll walk out the door and come back in and we can price match to the CC advertised price of $19.99 +10% ... he went to the back to try and get an answer from someone else and came back with some silly mumbo jumbo about how I would have had to have purchased the item at BB before the CC ad hit.

My brain was hurting and I really didn't feel like wasting anymore time since I had other things to do and I can go back and do this again if need be .... but why would anyone risk loosing a customer for life over a 10% discount on a small ticket item??!!

[HollandX]

Yeah, they've never given me the extra 10%.

[IceRat]

the 10% is on the difference (which in this case is like 50 cents before tax).... but still

[grif32]

Watched "Gone Baby Gone" on BR. Another good movie.

I would post my thoughts on the end but I dont want to ruin it for others.

Chris

[HollandX]

the 10% is on the difference (which in this case is like 50 cents before tax).... but still

which is why i guess i never complained.

:(

[HollandX]

Watched "Gone Baby Gone" on BR. Another good movie.

I would post my thoughts on the end but I dont want to ruin it for others.

Chris

Just use our spoiler trick! :)

And for everyone else, too...

PLEASE MARK ANYTHING THAT MIGHT BE A SPOILER AS FOLLOWS:

[ color=#dfdede]insert spoiler here[/color]

Just remove the space in between the first bracket and color.

[SmartassBoiler]

IceRat - could the 10% only apply to after-purchase sales? Maybe they'll price-match when you purchase something, but they'll give you the extra 10% after the fact to compensate you for your trouble of bringing it back.

I have no idea, just tossing an idea out there.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Went to target and picked up the following
Commando $20
Predator $20
Mr & Mrs Smith $20
ID4 $20

Priced matched over at BB on Corpse Bride for $20

[Thee Ultimate Collector]

My brain was hurting and I really didn't feel like wasting anymore time since I had other things to do and I can go back and do this again if need be .... but why would anyone risk loosing a customer for life over a 10% discount on a small ticket item??!!


wow, they would lose you over 50 cents. I don't know who's worse...BB or you..:rolleyes:

[PrimeBane]

the 10% is on the difference (which in this case is like 50 cents before tax).... but still

which is why i guess i never complained.

:(

Try emailing their corporated address to get the truth. :)

Some of the hardcore deal hunters on a site I surf have done this with BB Canada... then they laminate it and pull it out whenever they run into an idiot or tough sales manager.

[JaylisJayP]

looks like the first week in a LONG time I won't be buying a movie. Oh well.

[PrimeBane]

Your credit card thanks you for that :D

[oaktown2000]

Picked up - I, Robot; ID4; Predator - at Taget during their sale.

[thaderules]

Just purchased a PS3 mostly for Blu Ray and need help with the settings. I have a 30 inch sony crt. Most movies look great but Kingdom of Heaven's(praised for its presentation) blacks blend with the background. So what should these settings be set to?

Settings > Display Settings > RGB Full Range (HDMI) =

Settings > Display Settings > Cross Color Reduction Filter =

Settings > Display Settings > Y Pb / Cb Pr / Cr Super-White (HDMI) =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > Cinema Conversion =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > DVD Upscaler =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > BD/DVD Video Output Format =

Settings > BD / DVD Settings > BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI) =

Can anyone help me out with the PS3 settings for optimal video?

Just watched Enchanted and it was a surprisingly entertaining movie. Amy Adams was great and the songs/dances were well choreographed.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Can anyone help me out with the PS3 settings for optimal video?

Just watched Enchanted and it was a surprisingly entertaining movie. Amy Adams was great and the songs/dances were well choreographed.

It very's on the TV not the system. So there really isnt anyway to give you the best settings for your TV. You can just manually make some adjustments and see if its any better or not. If you dont want to play with it some then usually the default setup is the best unless you have someone professionally do it for you. But that can be very expensive.

[stupidsuck]

Any of you guys have any experience with x10.com's icon remote?
It claims to be the "Logitech Killer" and compare itself with the Harmony 880.

My Dad ordered one and after playing around with it for awhile I decided to order one too. For a quarter of the cost, I can deal with it not being quite as sleek, but i do like that it has very nice channel logos on a large LCD screen with His and Hers settings and the set up is fairly easy.

For anyone thinking about ordering, this website is weird. The price on the remote fluctuates between 49.99, 59.99, 69.99 and 79.99.

just close the window and open a new window until you get it showing the price of 49.99. (Anyone have any idea why they do that?)

http://www.x10.com/iconremote/icon_universal_remote_ps_lp1023.html

[grif32]

Any of you guys have any experience with x10.com's icon remote?
It claims to be the "Logitech Killer" and compare itself with the Harmony 880.

My Dad ordered one and after playing around with it for awhile I decided to order one too. For a quarter of the cost, I can deal with it not being quite as sleek, but i do like that it has very nice channel logos on a large LCD screen with His and Hers settings and the set up is fairly easy.

For anyone thinking about ordering, this website is weird. The price on the remote fluctuates between 49.99, 59.99, 69.99 and 79.99.

just close the window and open a new window until you get it showing the price of 49.99. (Anyone have any idea why they do that?)

http://www.x10.com/iconremote/icon_universal_remote_ps_lp1023.html

Seems pretty slick but dam its ugly. Might be good for my bedroom

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Into The Wild HD DVD last night....thought it was a very good movie. Strong, natural PQ, too. This movie is a great ride, I really enjoyed it.

[stupidsuck]

Seems pretty slick but dam its ugly. Might be good for my bedroom

Chris

Yea it seems great functionally, but aesthetically not so pleasing....better than having 7 remotes on my coffee table tho:o

[grif32]

Yea it seems great functionally, but aesthetically not so pleasing....better than having 7 remotes on my coffee table tho:o

Very true. I wouldnt trade my 880 in for anything. I just love the feel of it in my hand (the remote that is) :D

But hell for $49.99 (which I can not get it to come up) I might buy one for the bedroom just to have.

I dont like the idea of batteries tho. Thats the only downfall. I didnt noticed if it came with a charging station like the 880

Chris

[grif32]

Watched Into The Wild HD DVD last night....thought it was a very good movie. Strong, natural PQ, too. This movie is a great ride, I really enjoyed it.

Yeah I watched this Sat. Just an amazing movie. Its one that you have to sit and enjoy by youself without people talking through it.

Chris

[stupidsuck]

Very true. I wouldnt trade my 880 in for anything. I just love the feel of it in my hand (the remote that is) :D

But hell for $49.99 (which I can not get it to come up) I might buy one for the bedroom just to have.

I dont like the idea of batteries tho. Thats the only downfall. I didnt noticed if it came with a charging station like the 880

Chris

No it runs off of 3 AAA batteries, keep trying, it does come up at 49.99 eventually, I saw it this morning after ordering last light for 59.99 :mad:

I'm making a phone call at lunch to get that 10 bucks

[vicnsand]

There's a vertical green line showing up on my 40" Sony Bravia. I bought the tv about 5 months ago so I know it's covered by Sony's one-year warranty. Should I call a local repair shop directly or go through Sony? I've heard that if you call Sony they'll direct you to support in India or something. Any advice (seeing as there are usually at least 3 people browsing this thread :p)?

[grif32]

There's a vertical green line showing up on my 40" Sony Bravia. I bought the tv about 5 months ago so I know it's covered by Sony's one-year warranty. Should I call a local repair shop directly or go through Sony? I've heard that if you call Sony they'll direct you to support in India or something. Any advice (seeing as there are usually at least 3 people browsing this thread :p)?

I would call Sony to be on the safe side.

[civictyperboy]

There's a vertical green line showing up on my 40" Sony Bravia. I bought the tv about 5 months ago so I know it's covered by Sony's one-year warranty. Should I call a local repair shop directly or go through Sony? I've heard that if you call Sony they'll direct you to support in India or something. Any advice (seeing as there are usually at least 3 people browsing this thread :p)?

All of Sony has support in California...they may be foreign but they are in California

[Hanky Panky]

Best Buy has Bladerunner 5 disc on Blu for $25 this week...you save $10 off normal price. :)

[PrimeBane]

Any of you guys have any experience with x10.com's icon remote?
It claims to be the "Logitech Killer" and compare itself with the Harmony 880.

My Dad ordered one and after playing around with it for awhile I decided to order one too. For a quarter of the cost, I can deal with it not being quite as sleek, but i do like that it has very nice channel logos on a large LCD screen with His and Hers settings and the set up is fairly easy.

For anyone thinking about ordering, this website is weird. The price on the remote fluctuates between 49.99, 59.99, 69.99 and 79.99.

just close the window and open a new window until you get it showing the price of 49.99. (Anyone have any idea why they do that?)

http://www.x10.com/iconremote/icon_universal_remote_ps_lp1023.html

I didn't even know x10 made a remote... I know their home automation stuff comes pretty highly recommened so I image this remote is pretty good.

If I needed one, $50 is pretty tempting.

No it runs off of 3 AAA batteries, keep trying, it does come up at 49.99 eventually, I saw it this morning after ordering last light for 59.99


That kinda sucks... I love the fact that the 880 is rechargable. I'm the type that often forgets to have spares around and it get's frustrating to have to dig out 3 remote again. :(

[PrimeBane]

There's a vertical green line showing up on my 40" Sony Bravia. I bought the tv about 5 months ago so I know it's covered by Sony's one-year warranty. Should I call a local repair shop directly or go through Sony? I've heard that if you call Sony they'll direct you to support in India or something. Any advice (seeing as there are usually at least 3 people browsing this thread :p)?

To echo what others have said, contact Sony first... they'll direct you what to do. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Sony's customer service in my limited experience is top notch. I had an issue with my receiver about 6 months ago and I immediately got someone on the phone, he was American, and he talked me through the problem to solution for no charge. It was still under factory warranty, as your TV probably is, too. They should be able to help.

[grif32]

Best Buy has Bladerunner 5 disc on Blu for $25 this week...you save $10 off normal price. :)

CC has it on sale for $19.99 i do believe..

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

In the Line of Fire coming to blu-ray. I think I've seen this movie once and remember it being pretty good.

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/in-the-line-of-fire-on-blu-ray/5461

[vicnsand]

Thanks guys. I called Sony and got set up for some in-home warranty service. Maybe that other place where I heard about Sony outsourcing its technical support was someone outside of N. America.

[Hanky Panky]

CC has it on sale for $19.99 i do believe..

Chris

Thanks...that's a much better deal...also found their advertisement for this week along with a few other titles...

http://i30.tinypic.com/acfj3n.jpg

[PrimeBane]

In the Line of Fire coming to blu-ray. I think I've seen this movie once and remember it being pretty good.

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/in-the-line-of-fire-on-blu-ray/5461

Not a great movie, but not a bad one either... a typical new format release. :(

[grif32]

New Wii game engine promises PS3 visuals :

http://www.n4g.com/News-137406.aspx

Wow if this is true....

[HollandX]

In the Line of Fire coming to blu-ray. I think I've seen this movie once and remember it being pretty good.

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/in-the-line-of-fire-on-blu-ray/5461

i like that movie a lot. doubt i'll dip it though.

[MPCanes]

New Wii game engine promises PS3 visuals :

http://www.n4g.com/News-137406.aspx

Wow if this is true....

It's not:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8aW9BpamQSA

That's the engine. It looks roughly like an X-Box 1 engine.

IE, not good.

[grif32]

It's not:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8aW9BpamQSA

That's the engine. It looks roughly like an X-Box 1 engine.

IE, not good.

Cant acces youtube from work.. Oh well will check it out tonight when I get home. Thanks for the link

Chris

[PrimeBane]

My HD movie viewing this weekend:

Friday Night: I Am Legend on BD
Not the best movie ever, but I did enjoy it. PQ was freakin' amazing to say the least... it's definately in my top 5 now, but theCG was brutal in parts. As a pet owner, it will be tough to watch again but I think I need to to watch the alternate ending. One small beef, being used to Warner movies on HD DVD, I was surprised that I couldn't bring up the in movie menu by pressing the up arrow on the remote. I hope they add this feature at some point.

Saturday Afternoon: Stargate SG-1 - Ark of Truth on Movie Central HD
My local PPV movie channel had this on and being a big Stargate fan, I lept at the chance to watch this in HD. Well, the PQ was bad to say the least... it looked like they had just taken the DVD and upconverted it. If it ever hits BD, I expect it to be much better. As for the movie itself, it felt very much like a 2 parter (ie nothing special for a standalone movie), but it was a nice finale to the whole Ori storyline.

Saturday Night: Legend of the Waterhorse on BD
Fun family movie. Not a classic by any stretch of the imagination, but definately something that I could watch again. PQ was good, but not eye popping great. CG was solid for the most part, although some of the hallway scenes did look bad. Great if you have kids, but rent otherwise.

Saturday Night: Shaun of the Dead on HD DVD
I've seen this movie several times now, but it's such a fun little zombie flick. And the PQ is pretty damn good to boot. Considering how cheap the HD DVD version can be found now, this is a no brainer pickup if you still have a player.

[stupidsuck]

I didn't even know x10 made a remote... I know their home automation stuff comes pretty highly recommened so I image this remote is pretty good.

If I needed one, $50 is pretty tempting.



That kinda sucks... I love the fact that the 880 is rechargable. I'm the type that often forgets to have spares around and it get's frustrating to have to dig out 3 remote again. :(


Yea, I was fairly impressed just messing around with my dad's remote for awhile so I ordered one. He has a bunch of stuff from x10 that works well so I thought it would be good. I'll let you guys know how it is when I get it.

[HollandX]

New Wii game engine promises PS3 visuals :

http://www.n4g.com/News-137406.aspx

Wow if this is true.... There is a way...if you sit far enough back to the point where your eye can not discern the difference between 480p and 1080p, then this statement is true.

[HollandX]

One small beef, being used to Warner movies on HD DVD, I was surprised that I couldn't bring up the in movie menu by pressing the up arrow on the remote. I hope they add this feature at some point.

I never knew you could do that.

I just press "Menu" when I want the menu.

Go figure.

[PrimeBane]

I hate having to find the menu button in the dark :p

It actually works with all HD DVDs... I think it might even work with a few BDs from Sony as well.

[HollandX]

I never ever knew that. I'll have to try it.

And now that I know about it, I'll get used to it, and now you say it's gone.

:(

Ignorance is bliss.

[PrimeBane]

Cloverfield is out tomorrow... it makes me sad there is no HD version at this point. :(

Dammit Paramount/DM, get your stuff together already! :mad:

[SmartassBoiler]

What's Cloverfield about? I heard it should be awesome on Blu-ray, whenever Paramount gets their butt together.

[PrimeBane]

Cloverfield = Godzilla + Blair Witch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvNkGm8mxiM

[Smbdyfnkillme]

What's Cloverfield about? I heard it should be awesome on Blu-ray, whenever Paramount gets their butt together.

It's about a really shaky camera and a monster that you rarely ever get to see. Good times were had by all.....;)

[ewto16]

Any of you have the Harmony 670 remote? I bought one for my father in law as a Christmas present. It works great but he says it eats batteries like nobodys business. Goes through at least a set of batteries a week. I have the 550 and it doesn't have that smae problem at all.

Suggestions???

[WingNut 25]

Would Cloverfield be any better in HD?