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

[supertim]

Harmony remotes are top notch... I highly recommend them to everyone that has a small pile of remotes.


My wife gave me the Harmony 890 for Christmas and I will fight anyone who tries to take it from me.

[talonkard044]

I got this one as a gift last holiday season on HD DVD but have yet to pop it in. I've seen the movie, which was very good, I imagine it looks just as good on either format. Maybe I'll pop it in this weekend now.

Not to be a jerk, but it DOES look a tad better on Blu Ray.

My jaw literally dropped when I saw both the Blu Ray and the HD DVD ones playing side-by side on the same tv at Best Buy about a month ago...

Both formats may be the same on many movies, but Last Samurai on Blu Ray smacks it's bro on HD DVD in the face!!

:p :D

[grif32]

Not to be a jerk, but it DOES look a tad better on Blu Ray.

My jaw literally dropped when I saw both the Blu Ray and the HD DVD ones playing side-by side on the same tv at Best Buy about a month ago...

Both formats may be the same on many movies, but Last Samurai on Blu Ray smacks it's bro on HD DVD in the face!!

:p :D

Hows that possible?? I dont think thats possible..

One TV must have been dialed in better then the other. Not bashing Blu Ray but I am sure there are ZERO differences if the same movie is out for both.

My bet would be BestBuy had a SD-DVD in the HD player if there was THAT much of a difference.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Hows that possible?? I dont think thats possible..

One TV must have been dialed in better then the other. Not bashing Blu Ray but I am sure there are ZERO differences if the same movie is out for both.

My bet would be BestBuy had a SD-DVD in the HD player if there was THAT much of a difference.

Chris

yeah, you also can't trust Best Buy's setups worth a damn because at some stores they have Batman Begins playing in a TV that's part of a Blu-Ray demonstration package.

[PrimeBane]

Considering the Last Samurai a Warner release and Warner masters the HD DVD first and then transfers it to BD, there's no difference between the two disks.

Both are also a VC-1 encoding.

If there was a difference to be seen, it was probably due to the player or tv.

And if you compare reviews, both get a very high rating for PQ that are identical.

HD DVD: http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/lastsamurai.html
BD: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/lastsamurai.html

[JaylisJayP]

How do all these super remotes like Harmony work? I'm totally in the dark...they can control your tv, dvd players, etc.. and amplifiers all at the same time?

[grif32]

How do all these super remotes like Harmony work? I'm totally in the dark...they can control your tv, dvd players, etc.. and amplifiers all at the same time?


Very easily. I was in the dark bought the harmony 880 and it took me maybe 20 minutes to program it.

All you do is download the software, punch in your equipment u own and what you want to turn on at once then download it to the remote and bam you are done. You might need to make a few adjustments.

I have a button called "Watch DVD", I hit one button, MY HDTV turns on and turns to the corrent input, my Toshiba HD DVD player turns on as well as my Onkyo reciever to the corrct DVD input.

I was laughing last night after i I did it and how sleek it works.

Pretty much everything can turn on with one punch of the button.

Must have

Chris

[PrimeBane]

The only drawn back, and it not the fault of the remote... you can't control your PS3 with one unless you buy a seperate IR receiver for it.

[JaylisJayP]

sounds great...considering I currently have 7 remotes, 3 controllers and a guitar hero guitar scattered in my living room. :)

[grif32]

sounds great...considering I currently have 7 remotes, 3 controllers and a guitar hero guitar scattered in my living room. :)

I hear ya. One remote is heaven righ now.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Nothing much has come out lately but I can't wait for a week from Tuesday...I'm all over Smokin Aces on HD DVD.

[JaylisJayP]

Finally found 16 Blocks at Circuit City last night...got Blu-Ray instead of HD DVD combo because it was cheaper. Good picture, nothing spectacular but clean and crisp, great audio. Great movie, really enjoyed it.

[grif32]

Check your gamestops. Found some cheap HD DVD's. No Blu Ray

Last samuri - $12.99
Kong - $12.99
Departed $17.99
Batman Begins $12.99
few others were $14.99

Didnt grab any because was in a hurry but am going back to grab Last samuri and Batman Begins.

Used but great prices.
Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Check your gamestops. Found some cheap HD DVD's. No Blu Ray

Last samuri - $12.99
Kong - $12.99
Departed $17.99
Batman Begins $12.99
few others were $14.99

Didnt grab any because was in a hurry but am going back to grab Last samuri and Batman Begins.

Used but great prices.
Chris

I went back to my Gamestop to pick up The Perfect Storm HD DVD for 14.99 but they were already sold out of it. All they had left at the 1 down here that carries them so far was Clerks 2, not one I really want to own.

[JaylisJayP]

On another note, I finally got around to watching Goodfellas on HD-DVD.

I would say this is the first one I genuinely noticed how flat and non-HD it looked during some scenes. Don't get me wrong, it's still the best looking version of this movie I've seen (and probably the best we will for a long time)...and there were a couple scenes where you could really see how nasty Ray Liotta's face looks, but nothing impressive.

However, it's still worth it to be able to watch a clean, non-blurred version on my 62" TV, which ultimately is why I'm buying a lot of these HD-DVDs and blu-rays.

[grif32]

Watched Guradian. Not a bad movie at all.

Chris

[Preditor74]

I hear ya. One remote is heaven righ now.

Chris


I see you got the 880. I am looking at getting a Harmony as well.

As of right now I have the 360 with the add on, a reciever, TV, and VCR. So logically the 360 Harmony would best suit me...but I don't like the look of it, plus I will either be getting the standalone HD DVD player or wait it out to see if Samsung really is releasing a dual format player this July.

I have had the Harmony 550 before and loved it but it broke and never got around to getting a new one right away.

I do like the 880...but the buttons look like they may be stiff and whatnot. Any thoughts since you have it?

Also, you may not know this, but do you know how much retail stores pay for these? I have a sis that works at Best Buy so I am hoping for a nice discount.

[PrimeBane]

Today's new releases:

Dog Day Afternoon (Blu-ray)
Dog Day Afternoon (HD DVD)
Payback: Straight Up - The Director's Cut (Blu-ray)
Payback: Straight Up - The Director's Cut (HD DVD)
A Scanner Darkly (Blu-ray)
A Scanner Darkly (HD DVD)

[PrimeBane]

So for my April 15th "1st Anniversary of HD DVD" I plan on picking up 3 movies from Amazon.com.

Children of Men and Happy Feet are the first two, but I'm struggling a bit with a third (more movies = less shipping per movie).

I'm leaning towards Ant Bully, Pitch Black, or Meet the Parents (for the wife). Any other suggestions?

These are the movies I currently own or have on pre-order

V for Vendetta
Sleepy Hollow
12 Monkeys
Serenity
King Kong
Christmas Vacation
Lady in the Water
World Trade Center
Miami Vice
Superman Returns
Batman Begins
The Departed
A Scanner Darkly
Smokin' Aces

[grif32]

I see you got the 880. I am looking at getting a Harmony as well.

As of right now I have the 360 with the add on, a reciever, TV, and VCR. So logically the 360 Harmony would best suit me...but I don't like the look of it, plus I will either be getting the standalone HD DVD player or wait it out to see if Samsung really is releasing a dual format player this July.

I have had the Harmony 550 before and loved it but it broke and never got around to getting a new one right away.

I do like the 880...but the buttons look like they may be stiff and whatnot. Any thoughts since you have it?

Also, you may not know this, but do you know how much retail stores pay for these? I have a sis that works at Best Buy so I am hoping for a nice discount.

I looked at the 360 harmony remote but didnt care for the look either.

The 880 is sleek. Buttons are a little stiff but not bad at all.

It took me literally 20 minutes to set up everything. GF loves it and how easy it really is to use. I am blown away by this remote..

Circuit City sells them for $250. So not sure how much your sister could get it for.

Amazon sells them brand new shipped for around $156. If your sister can get it for less then that I would jump all over it.

Truely is one sweet remote.. I elminated 5 remotes.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

If you want the 880 watch for it on sale from Dell.com

[grif32]

If you want the 880 watch for it on sale from Dell.com

Looks like dell has them for $149.50. Not bad. Wonder what the sale would be..

I paid $125 dlvd brand new for mine and it came with an extra charging base.

Avsforum is a good place to watch them for.

Seen them as low as $90 dlvd there.

Chris

[Preditor74]

Well I am taking my sis up to Best Buy tonight and probably picking one up. Its not that I have a lot of remotes (only have 4) but remembering all the inputs and whatnot can be a pain.

360 HDDVD- TV Input 4, Reciever Input SACD
VCR - Input 2, Reciever Input 1
Ipod - No Tv Input, Reciever Input 3
Wii - TV Input 5, Reciever Input somehting (cannot remember)

It will be nice to just be able to press VCR and it selects everything correctly for me.

Ill let ya guys know what I get it for! ;)

[grif32]

Well I am taking my sis up to Best Buy tonight and probably picking one up. Its not that I have a lot of remotes (only have 4) but remembering all the inputs and whatnot can be a pain.

360 HDDVD- TV Input 4, Reciever Input SACD
VCR - Input 2, Reciever Input 1
Ipod - No Tv Input, Reciever Input 3
Wii - TV Input 5, Reciever Input somehting (cannot remember)

It will be nice to just be able to press VCR and it selects everything correctly for me.

Ill let ya guys know what I get it for! ;)

Man thats where the 880 shines. Hit Watch DVD and it goes

TV on to correct input
Reciever on to correct input
HD DVD player on and you are all set.

If i can turn on the Microwave and make me dinner I would be all set :)

Makes life nice

No matter what you program it always takes you to the correct input. I couldnt remember half the time and would have to cycle through. Not anymore.

Enjoy. Let us know how it goes.

Chris

[thaderules]

Need help with logitech remote, maybe you guys can help me out.

Bought the 520 recently and here's my scenario:

Everything is turned off, I choose "play xbox 360" and the tv, receiver, xbox 360 turns on.

I want to watch tv because I just got chainsawed in Gears of War and have to wait for the nex tround.

I click on "watch tv" and the 360 turns off, I don't want it to be turned off.

On the tv activity setup, I changed "leave unused items" on. That's the solution until....

I'm browsing the channels and see a close basketball game, so I decide I'd rather watch the game then play 360. So I want to turn it off in my "watch tv" activity so I won't miss any second of the basketball game. There's no button for it because the 360 device is not included in "watch tv" activity. I include 360 to "watch tv" and customized a button for power off for the 360. I thought this would fix my problem..wrong.

If everything is turned off and I choose "watch tv", the 360 also turns on, I don't want it to do that.

So my question is: Is there an option where I can include a device in my activity but not turn it on when I choose the activity. I want it to be in its current state (whether my xbox is on because I'm waiting for the next game, or it's totally off)

Any advice is apreciated.

[PrimeBane]

You should be able to program the functionality under "More Activities" if the 520 has that function.

[JaylisJayP]

So for my April 15th "1st Anniversary of HD DVD" I plan on picking up 3 movies from Amazon.com.

Children of Men and Happy Feet are the first two, but I'm struggling a bit with a third (more movies = less shipping per movie).

I'm leaning towards Ant Bully, Pitch Black, or Meet the Parents (for the wife). Any other suggestions?

These are the movies I currently own or have on pre-order

V for Vendetta
Sleepy Hollow
12 Monkeys
Serenity
King Kong
Christmas Vacation
Lady in the Water
World Trade Center
Miami Vice
Superman Returns
Batman Begins
The Departed
A Scanner Darkly
Smokin' Aces


Yeah, get Smokin' Aces and The Game...those are the two I'm for sure getting that day.

[JaylisJayP]

Today's new releases:

Dog Day Afternoon (Blu-ray)
Dog Day Afternoon (HD DVD)
Payback: Straight Up - The Director's Cut (Blu-ray)
Payback: Straight Up - The Director's Cut (HD DVD)
A Scanner Darkly (Blu-ray)
A Scanner Darkly (HD DVD)

eh....although I heard Scanner Darkly is a 5 for PQ. Movie was weird as hell, though.

[Preditor74]

Just got back from Best Buy.

Bought the Harmony 880 Remote and thanks to my sisters discount I got it for only $115!!!

Quite a steal :D

[grif32]

Just got back from Best Buy.

Bought the Harmony 880 Remote and thanks to my sisters discount I got it for only $115!!!

Quite a steal :D

Heck yeah great price. Now program that sucker :)

Have Fun.

Chris

[grif32]

Need help with logitech remote, maybe you guys can help me out.

Bought the 520 recently and here's my scenario:

Everything is turned off, I choose "play xbox 360" and the tv, receiver, xbox 360 turns on.

I want to watch tv because I just got chainsawed in Gears of War and have to wait for the nex tround.

I click on "watch tv" and the 360 turns off, I don't want it to be turned off.

On the tv activity setup, I changed "leave unused items" on. That's the solution until....

I'm browsing the channels and see a close basketball game, so I decide I'd rather watch the game then play 360. So I want to turn it off in my "watch tv" activity so I won't miss any second of the basketball game. There's no button for it because the 360 device is not included in "watch tv" activity. I include 360 to "watch tv" and customized a button for power off for the 360. I thought this would fix my problem..wrong.

If everything is turned off and I choose "watch tv", the 360 also turns on, I don't want it to do that.

So my question is: Is there an option where I can include a device in my activity but not turn it on when I choose the activity. I want it to be in its current state (whether my xbox is on because I'm waiting for the next game, or it's totally off)

Any advice is apreciated.

Can you customize Two "Watch TV" one withthe xbox 360 turned on and one when it turns off or whatever you want?

Also the 880 has a button called Devices. I can hit that and it takes me to all my devices and I can hit the xbox 360 and click on/off the power that way while still under "Watch TV" activites.

[thaderules]

Thanks for the advice I overlooked the devices button!

[PrimeBane]

Oh my... you lucky BD bastiges....

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sony/Disc_Announcements/Spider-Man_3_Due_for_November_Blu-ray_Release/573

[JaylisJayP]

Almost bought Black Rain today...never saw the movie. Wonder about the picture quality, I'll have to check it out at hdd.com.

[james howlett]

Just a quick question..I just upgraded to an HDTV..I purchased an LCD from Samsung..Now will I be able to watch HD-DVD or Blu-Ray if I have either player of course even though my T.V is not 1080P? Thanks in advance for answering..

[PrimeBane]

Just a quick question..I just upgraded to an HDTV..I purchased an LCD from Samsung..Now will I be able to watch HD-DVD or Blu-Ray if I have either player of course even though my T.V is not 1080P? Thanks in advance for answering..

Yes. Your tv will accept 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals over various connections and then convert it to your tv's native resolution (most likely 720p or 1080i).

I watch HD DVDs on my 768p Panny plasma and they look awesome :D

[james howlett]

Thanks...Now I'll wait for the Hd-Blu-Ray hybrid player that will come out...Hope-Hope..

[PrimeBane]

LG already makes one... and Samsung is rumored to release one at some point this year.

Currently you could buy seperate standalone HD DVD and Blu-ray player for less than the price of a combo player.

[VaN uLAr]

LG already makes one... and Samsung is rumored to release one at some point this year.

Currently you could buy seperate standalone HD DVD and Blu-ray player for less than the price of a combo player.

I think it's the hybrid player that will save both formats, rather than having one last & the other going the way of the Betamax.

[grif32]

I think it's the hybrid player that will save both formats, rather than having one last & the other going the way of the Betamax.

Hybrid players are WAY to expensive to save both sides unless they come down to around $299.00.

I would buy a Toshiba HD-A2 for $299.99 dlvd (5 free movies from toshiba) and get the PS3 for $599.00 that way even if Blu Ray dies you still have a video game player.

Or if HD DVD dies you have a nice upscale player and you didnt invest a boat load of money also both will be around for a long time regardless of who wins.

Hybrid players I think will be missing something. Like the LG is missing HDi for HD DVD. I would stay away from them. But thats just me

Chris

[supertim]

What are the best looking Blu-Ray & HD-DVD titles out right now?

Please don't direct me to highdefdigest.com or anything like that. I trust you guys judgement, so bring on the suggestions.


Let's concentrate mostly on BD for now, since all I have is Casino Royale at the moment.

THANKS! :):):)

[JaylisJayP]

What are the best looking Blu-Ray & HD-DVD titles out right now?

Please don't direct me to highdefdigest.com or anything like that. I trust you guys judgement, so bring on the suggestions.


Let's concentrate mostly on BD for now, since all I have is Casino Royale at the moment.

THANKS! :):):)


Blu-Ray for Picture Quality

Probably any animated one will impress you
- Crank
- BlackHawk Down
- The Guardian
- Tears of the Sun
- X-Men 3 (A little Grainy)
- Underworld Evolution
- I own Sahara on HD DVD and it shines, I assume the Blu-Ray does, too
- Training Day (again one I own on HD DVD that is also on Blu-Ray)

HD DVD

- Batman Begins
- Casino
- King Kong
- Both Mummies
- Sahara

[PrimeBane]

To add on the HD DVD side...

Serenity
V for Vendetta
Hulk

[JaylisJayP]

To add on the HD DVD side...

Serenity
V for Vendetta
Hulk

yes, yes, yes

[grif32]

Happy Feet hands down!!

Balboa is sweet to.

Chris

[supertim]

Blu-Ray for Picture Quality

Probably any animated one will impress you
- Crank
- BlackHawk Down
- The Guardian
- Tears of the Sun
- X-Men 3 (A little Grainy)
- Underworld Evolution
- I own Sahara on HD DVD and it shines, I assume the Blu-Ray does, too
- Training Day (again one I own on HD DVD that is also on Blu-Ray)

HD DVD

- Batman Begins
- Casino
- King Kong
- Both Mummies
- Sahara

To add on the HD DVD side...

Serenity
V for Vendetta
Hulk

yes, yes, yes

Happy Feet hands down!!

Balboa is sweet to.

Chris


Thanks everyone! :):):):):):):):)

[PrimeBane]

A very informative read on the whole HD DVD Blu-ray scuffle.

http://www.internetnews.com/storage/article.php/3671091

[PrimeBane]

Why you don't need HDMI 1.3

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=789994

[PrimeBane]

SWEETNESS! One step closer to HD DVD Heros in August. :D

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/TV_on_High-Def/Disc_Announcements/New_Heroes_HD_DVD_Details_Leaked/576

[JaylisJayP]

Watched The Prestige last night finally....a rental. PQ was great, movie was good but I'm not a big fan. Not anything I'd need to see again.

[JaylisJayP]

A very informative read on the whole HD DVD Blu-ray scuffle.

http://www.internetnews.com/storage/article.php/3671091


The thing I never quite understood...and I believe it's because I own both formats and my primary players also double as video game systems....but in that sense, if you own both, who cares if one dies? The movies you own will still play...and your "dead" player is still a hell of a video game system.

Call it hedging your bet or whatever, but I only invested $160 in my HD DVD add-on, and while I do have 28 HD DVD titles or so....they'll all still play just fine if the format dies...it's not like they'lll suddenly self-destruct. Likewise with Blu-Ray, although I ultimately see the studio support for them being too much in the long run for HD DVD to overcome.

[JaylisJayP]

A very informative read on the whole HD DVD Blu-ray scuffle.

http://www.internetnews.com/storage/article.php/3671091

Just finished reading the whole article...not really telling anyone who's up to date on this anything they don't already know. Although it does a good job of being a very neutral article.

Honestly, one of the major things killing HD DVD in the high-def market is HD DVD itself....The combos and their more-expensive price-tag are so off-putting for those of us who own both formats. It's come to be now that I'll probably only buy HD-DVD's that are exclusive. Like today I'm thinking about buying Black Rain...which is the same price for both, and likely will pick it up on Blu-Ray.

It also doesn't help that more than half of the HD-DVD players in the marketplace are 360 add-ons...so basically they're tied to a system that has a frustratingly high failure rate as is. (knock on wood :))

[PrimeBane]

On the plus side, Universal is going to quit making combo disks for older releases.

But I think HD DVD owners are stuck with combos for new and day-and-date releases.

[JaylisJayP]

On the plus side, Universal is going to quit making combo disks for older releases.

But I think HD DVD owners are stuck with combos for new and day-and-date releases.

I'm tolerating it for Smokin' Aces because I loved the movie....but it's hard to justify spending 28 bucks to 35 bucks for any movie.

[PrimeBane]

I'm not thrilled with the price, but I do like the idea of being able to play new releases on either my HD DVD or DVD player... I know I'm in the vast minority there.

[HollandX]

Like today I'm thinking about buying Black Rain...which is the same price for both, and likely will pick it up on Blu-Ray.

But the DD+ track is on the HD DVD version

[MPCanes]

Happy Feet and Casablanca showed up today - great PQ on both but in totally different ways. Casablanca looks just as good as I expected, while Happy Feet looked just stunning.

Not sure what to get next, I'm only at 9 titles but I'm picking on what I buy - I refused to get a crappy film just because it has great PQ, and it has to be something I love for me to justify upgrading my reg. DVD if I already have that.

[PrimeBane]

What movies do you have MP?

[MPCanes]

Currently -

Superman Returns
Superman: The Movie
Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut
Batman Begins
Children of Men
Training Day
Happy Feet
Casablanca
King Kong

Haven't been disappointed in any of them. Next I plan on getting A Scanner Darkly, The Fountain, and possibly some others but nothing is certain.

[grif32]

Currently -

Superman Returns
Superman: The Movie
Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut
Batman Begins
Children of Men
Training Day
Happy Feet
Casablanca
King Kong

Haven't been disappointed in any of them. Next I plan on getting A Scanner Darkly, The Fountain, and possibly some others but nothing is certain.

Great list there. Happy Feet just flat out blew me away. Best PQ bar none.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

If you like sci fi, I HIGHLY recommend Serenity.

[JaylisJayP]

Got Monster House on Blu-Ray from Blockbuster a few days ago and watched it last night. Great picture quality and a really fun movie...I may buy it eventually. Definitely recommended.

[james howlett]

I have another question. Will regular DVD quality improve with a HD-DVD player?

[grif32]

I have another question. Will regular DVD quality improve with a HD-DVD player?

Yeah pretty much.

If you get the Toshiba Xa2 it does the best upscaling compared to anything under 3k.. Its one amazing HD DVD player. Amazon has it for around $530.00 plus you get 5 free HD DVD's from toshiba. Check AVSfourm and read about how well it upscales regular DVD's

If thats out of our price range the Todshiba HD A2 is a solid second choice. And i think BB or CC is running a good deal. IF you buy the HD A2 for $399.00 you get 4 free HD DVD's plus the 5 from Toshiba for a total of 9 free HD DVD's

Or wait for the Toshiba A20 if you want 1080P which can be had for $385.

Chris

[UK_DaNnY]

hi all,

i received my free copy of casino royale today for registering my ps3, also Smokin Aces arrived. n yesterday dukes of hazzard n goodfellas

[JaylisJayP]

hi all,

i received my free copy of casino royale today for registering my ps3, also Smokin Aces arrived. n yesterday dukes of hazzard n goodfellas

you got smokin aces already? how does it look?

[UK_DaNnY]

yeah ordered it from movietyme. not watched it yet, possibly tonight or tomorrow will watch it.

[PrimeBane]

For HD DVD owners, don't forget to make a purchase tomorrow (April 15th) to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the format. :)

I preorderd the Ultimate Matrix today (killer error price at futureshop.ca) and I'll place the rest of my order tomorrow. :D

[JaylisJayP]

For HD DVD owners, don't forget to make a purchase tomorrow (April 15th) to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the format. :)

I preorderd the Ultimate Matrix today (killer error price at futureshop.ca) and I'll place the rest of my order tomorrow. :D


Just pre-ordered The Game and Smokin' Aces.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Crank again tonight on blu-ray. Man this movie is so much fun and seriously the best-looking non-animated disc I own on either format.

[grif32]

Watched Crank again tonight on blu-ray. Man this movie is so much fun and seriously the best-looking non-animated disc I own on either format.

I agree to bad the movie itself is real bad..

PQ = Amazing..

[WingNut 25]

I love Crank. Great flick.

Is Smoking Aces worth buying? I'm not sure I want to spend $30 on it.

[PrimeBane]

I sure hope it is... it was a blind buy preorder for me last week :)

Ordered Children of Men, Happy Feet and The Game today

[JaylisJayP]

I love Crank. Great flick.

Is Smoking Aces worth buying? I'm not sure I want to spend $30 on it.

I honestly thought it was a hell of a movie, story was good, ending had a twist, and the action was top notch.

[JaylisJayP]

OK, someone help me out here...the top selling blu-ray AND HD DVD is Planet Earth...which is like 70 bucks.

What the hell is Planet Earth? Is it like a national geographic documentary or something?

[PrimeBane]

It's a nature documentary created by the BBC... the HD footage in it is VERY impressive.

But, it can be seen on tv quite a bit.

[imaginegrafix]

OK, someone help me out here...the top selling blu-ray AND HD DVD is Planet Earth...which is like 70 bucks.

What the hell is Planet Earth? Is it like a national geographic documentary or something?

It's also airing on Discovery right now - probably the best nature footage ever shot, some absolutely jaw dropping footage....... well worth the 70 bucks.

On a side note I picked up the Toshiba A2 today at Circuit City w/ the 4 free movies - got rid of my 360 - and I have to say I'm extremely pleased, not only because it's a great player, but I also had a coupon for Circuit City so it only cost me $348 and some change with tax.:D

[HollandX]

On a side note I picked up the Toshiba A2 today at Circuit City w/ the 4 free movies - got rid of my 360 - and I have to say I'm extremely pleased, not only because it's a great player, but I also had a coupon for Circuit City so it only cost me $348 and some change with tax.:D

You can get it from Amazon for $309.99 with no shipping and no tax. Buy it from Amazon and return it at Circuit City.

:)

[joker36635]

I have a question. I put off buying either of these because I dont feel theres room for both in a market longer then a couple years. My question is. Is either player doing better then the other and looking to be more long term?

[JaylisJayP]

I have a question. I put off buying either of these because I dont feel theres room for both in a market longer then a couple years. My question is. Is either player doing better then the other and looking to be more long term?

Aside from this weekend, which was an organized effort by the HD DVD camp to spike the sales....I'd have to say Blu-Ray consistently outsells HD DVD these days.

But as long as Universal and to a lesser extent, Weinstein, support HD DVD exclusively, the war will still go on. I don't see a winner before at least the middle of 2008.

Blu Ray has more studio support, and the quality is about equal. Some will say HD DVD's True HD Audio is superior, but I can't tell the difference worth a damn anyway.

[imaginegrafix]

You can get it from Amazon for $309.99 with no shipping and no tax. Buy it from Amazon and return it at Circuit City.

:)

Yeah, but then I don't get the 4 free movies in store (plus the 5 with the mail in) - when comparing at that price it makes them 10 bucks apiece, which you can't beat. :)

[grif32]

Yeah, but then I don't get the 4 free movies in store (plus the 5 with the mail in) - when comparing at that price it makes them 10 bucks apiece, which you can't beat. :)

Yeah the 4 free make up for the difference. What movies did you get?

Nice pick up. Enjoy your A-2. I have the AX1 and love it.

Chris

[joker36635]

Aside from this weekend, which was an organized effort by the HD DVD camp to spike the sales....I'd have to say Blu-Ray consistently outsells HD DVD these days.

But as long as Universal and to a lesser extent, Weinstein, support HD DVD exclusively, the war will still go on. I don't see a winner before at least the middle of 2008.

Blu Ray has more studio support, and the quality is about equal. Some will say HD DVD's True HD Audio is superior, but I can't tell the difference worth a damn anyway.

Ya, thats another reason I havent bought either. I think a person having to by both to watch all of the movies is just crap.

I wish one would just die damn it, so I can buy the other.:D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I pre-ordered a few movies this weekend

POTC Curse of the Black Pearl
POTC Dead Mans Chest
The Frightners
Meatballs
Mallrats
Coming to America

[JaylisJayP]

Ya, thats another reason I havent bought either. I think a person having to by both to watch all of the movies is just crap.

I wish one would just die damn it, so I can buy the other.:D

your logic is sound...but here's the major flaw, if you're always waiting around for this to happen or that to happen, you end up missing out on a lot of great stuff. In this case, you may be waiting a couple years or more for the "war" to end. The only reason I even own either player is because of the video game systems, and I got the 360 add-on for $160 bucks, which is peanuts to get into the next-gen game.

Does it suck to have to get 2 formats right now, definitely. But they both are producing some amazing visuals and audio, and I find it very difficult (I tried this weekend) to go back to SD-DVD.

Just my two cents there.

[joker36635]

your logic is sound...but here's the major flaw, if you're always waiting around for this to happen or that to happen, you end up missing out on a lot of great stuff. In this case, you may be waiting a couple years or more for the "war" to end. The only reason I even own either player is because of the video game systems, and I got the 360 add-on for $160 bucks, which is peanuts to get into the next-gen game.

Does it suck to have to get 2 formats right now, definitely. But they both are producing some amazing visuals and audio, and I find it very difficult (I tried this weekend) to go back to SD-DVD.

Just my two cents there.

Well, your logic is great also but alot more expensive.:D

I get pretty good results off my Sony upconverter. While its not as good as the HD players it is sure the hell alot cheaper and I only need one player. I learned along time ago that if you just be patient you can get the same things as everyone else for alot cheaper. I use to buy the latest and greatest of everything but when I stopped I was able to buy a very nice house and start my own business which will someday be very profitable and then I can buy the latest and greatest again, lol.:D

[grif32]

Well, your logic is great also but alot more expensive.:D

I get pretty good results off my Sony upconverter. While its not as good as the HD players it is sure the hell alot cheaper and I only need one player. I learned along time ago that if you just be patient you can get the same things as everyone else for alot cheaper. I use to buy the latest and greatest of everything but when I stopped I was able to buy a very nice house and start my own business which will someday be very profitable and then I can buy the latest and greatest again, lol.:D

Makes sense for those on a budget and are worried about the war. Me, I dont care I have two nice HD TV's and want to get the most out of them. HD DVD and Blu Ray give me just that.

Regardless of who wins its not like your player will stop working. I say buy one and enjoy it. If it were me just starting into it i would get the add-on for the 360 or the A-2 which can be had for around $300 dlvd plus 5 free movies. Or for around $350 from CC and 9 free movies

Or get the PS3 and enjoy Blu Ray.

Either way you cant go wrong IMO.

Chris

[joker36635]

Makes sense for those on a budget and are worried about the war. Me, I dont care I have two nice HD TV's and want to get the most out of them. HD DVD and Blu Ray give me just that.

Regardless of who wins its not like your player will stop working. I say buy one and enjoy it. If it were me just starting into it i would get the add-on for the 360 or the A-2 which can be had for around $300 dlvd plus 5 free movies. Or for around $350 from CC and 9 free movies

Or get the PS3 and enjoy Blu Ray.

Either way you cant go wrong IMO.

Chris

Thats a good recommendation. I have actually almost bought that HD add-on for the 360 a couple times.

[imaginegrafix]

Yeah the 4 free make up for the difference. What movies did you get?

Nice pick up. Enjoy your A-2. I have the AX1 and love it.

Chris

Already loving it, CC didn't have a big selection but I picked up:

Happy Feet
Ant Bully
(needed a couple kids movies for the little guy)
V is for Vendetta
Superman Returns

Think I'm going to go pick up Smokin' Aces on Tuesday but may wait to see how others like it.

[grif32]

Already loving it, CC didn't have a big selection but I picked up:

Happy Feet
Ant Bully
(needed a couple kids movies for the little guy)
V is for Vendetta
Superman Returns

Think I'm going to go pick up Smokin' Aces on Tuesday but may wait to see how others like it.

Sweet. Happy Feet = Amazing PQ. It will blow you away.

Enjoy

[Chugga]

I have a question. I put off buying either of these because I dont feel theres room for both in a market longer then a couple years. My question is. Is either player doing better then the other and looking to be more long term?

If your concerned about picking the "winning" side then I don't know if theres necessarily a right answer for that. As things are going right now neither side is really winning out, they are looking more and more like nitch products on a daily basis. But with that being said if I had to advise you to pick up 1 product, not the cheapest, not the best deal, not the prettiest...just as you said the product that I see winning out on the long term? Go out and buy a PS3. There is absolutely no downside to this decision. Could you buy the 360's HD DVD add-on? Yes you could but that has even the tiniest bit of downside to it as you spent $150-$200 to specifically watch movies...with the PS3 you're buying a videogame system thats going to have great stuff like Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid, God of War, etc on it that just so happens to play movies, and play them extremely well. Right now if you go around the net and do your research (not blog.com/bluraysucks or blog.com/hddvdawful) you'll see that most places are saying this is Blu-Rays war to lose. HD DVD has an absolutely amazing product, great deals, and delivered on everything they promised. But sometimes thats not enough, sometimes millions upon millions of PS3's being scattered acrossed peoples homes all around the globe is too much to overcome.

The marketing blitz alone will be ridiculous. By the end of 2007 you'll be seeing commercials and adds featuring Spiderman standing next to Wolverine standing next to Jack Bauer, standing next to Jack Sparrow, standing next to Leonidas, standing next to Batman & Superman, standing next to Harry Potter, standing next to Neo, standing next to James Bond, with the cast of Sin City sprinkled between them and Forrest Gump, Creasy, Shrek and "The Bride" from Kill Bill on the end. The studio support is just a ton to overcome. Alot of the characters I listed up above are neutral but it's the record breaking characters like the guys from Spiderman, Pirates, etc that make all the difference.

[PrimeBane]

And then the T-Rex from JP comes and eats them all. :p

[Straps]

This coming from a Guy with a 360 and the HD Drive... BUY THE PS3 With BLU RAY!!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

When the price of the Dual player comes down to about $500 It wont matter. Both formats will be around for a long time to come. Only thing that will end the war is something bigger and better, but i dont see that coming anytime soon

[Chugga]

And then the T-Rex from JP comes and eats them all. :p

I don't know, Spiderman would shoot webbing in the T-Rex's eye then Wolverine would go and claw at him. Then Creasy would make sure the T-Rex died even if it cost him his own life.

[JaylisJayP]

A couple short HD-DVD reviews of movies I just saw.

Miami Vice - PQ is below average, movie was horrible. The only good thing about it was the Nonpoint cover of In the Air Tonight.

Dune - Wow, had never seen this movie, I frickin' loved it. Picture Quality was very good for a movie that old, the only thing I would've like was less grain over the desert scenes, but nothing you can do about that. Great audio on this one, too.

[PrimeBane]

Well, the problem with Miami Vice is that a large chunk of the movie has intentional grain... the landscape scenes do tend to pop in HD however.

I didn't mind the movie, but it could have been a lot better.

[PrimeBane]

fyi for HD DVD buyers in the US... hit up Walmart if you want Smokin' Aces. It's been ringing up at $19.96.

Good luck :)

[Chugga]

Walmart is always really good with prices. They are usually priority #1 for me on my weekly tuesday hunting. The prices are amazing, the problem is hoping that your Walmart actually carries the movies you want for that week. I don't have high hopes for them carrying Enter the Dragon so I'm just going to Best Buy today.

[grif32]

Picked up for HD DVD:

Superman Returns
Lucky # Sleven
Batman Begins

All for $34.00 with tax. Gamestop had buy 2 get one free plus I have a card their for 10% off. So not bad. Used but like new condition.

Chris

[MPCanes]

Picked up for HD DVD:

Batman Returns
Lucky # Sleven
Batman Begins

All for $34.00 with tax. Gamestop had buy 2 get one free plus I have a card their for 10% off. So not bad. Used but like new condition.

Chris

I'm guessing that is supposed to be Superman Returns?

Nice deal, though.

[WingNut 25]

I can't ever seem to find HD DVDs at my WalMarts so I'm not even going to bother. I picked up the regular widescreen DVD of Smoking Aces today.

[grif32]

I'm guessing that is supposed to be Superman Returns?

Nice deal, though.

Yes it is.

Lucky # Sleven was a good movie. PQ for HD wasnt. It was ok but not great.

Chris

[supertim]

I can't ever seem to find HD DVDs at my WalMarts so I'm not even going to bother. I picked up the regular widescreen DVD of Smoking Aces today.

The closest Wal-Mart to me does not carry HD-DVD or Blu-Ray movies...the next closest has both...

Speaking of hard to find, I had to get Best Buy to unearth the copies of another HD-DVD title (Aces)...they were even nice enough to bring out Children of Men this afternoon:eek::rolleyes::mad:

I swear that BB and Sony are in deep with each other...BB seems to pretend that HD-DVD is nowhere in existence.

Doesn't matter to me now, since I have both high def formats, but it's unfair to favor one over the other..give them both a fighting chance. Let the consumer decide, not corporate meatballs.

[WingNut 25]

I will say this about BB, I haven't had trouble finding HD DVDs there. They had the HD version of Smokin' Aces out on the table with all the other new releases at the one nearest to my work on Tuesday.

[WingNut 25]

Who all is grabbing Planet Earth next week? I think that's a must own.

[Preditor74]

I agree...I find documentary nature films to be very interesting but I never go out of my way to watch them.

But to see planet earth in HD will just marvelous...I will probably drop the cash just for pic quality alone. I am sure it will be a reference disc!

[JaylisJayP]

I want to see Planet Earth for sure...but I have a strong feeling I'll never want to watch it more than once. So either I'll wait and pick it up cheap in a couple months for like 35-40 bucks or do without.

[supertim]

I will say this about BB, I haven't had trouble finding HD DVDs there. They had the HD version of Smokin' Aces out on the table with all the other new releases at the one nearest to my work on Tuesday.

The Best Buy stores in my area stopped doing the 'Tuesday Table' as I call it a couple of months ago. Lame.

[HollandX]

Blood Diamond crazyness: http://tinyurl.com/2pfu8s

[PrimeBane]

IMO that's a nice compromise... release the BD earlier to make up for the lack of extras.

Of course if you don't give a rat's ass about extras and you only have HD DVD, then it kinda sucks.

[SBrooks1]

This explains it all...

While the impetus for this decision almost certainly stems from the delayed release of Blu-ray's BD-Java authoring environment, which makes advanced features such as IME impossible on current Blu-ray releases....

[ramboy]

just a matter of time until this comes to be...
http://www.computerworld.com/hardwaretopics/storage/story/0,10801,106288,00.html

[HollandX]

Hey-- Does anybody know the difference between these two players? (Aside from the price)

Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player- $419.99: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-A20-HD-DVD-Player/dp/B000MKC34E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-3419124-8143035?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1177039233&sr=8-1

Toshiba HD-XA2 HD-DVD Player- $554.99: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-XA2-HD-DVD-Player/dp/B000M6XKEK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-3419124-8143035?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1177039073&sr=8-2

[PrimeBane]

I believe the XA2 has HDMI 1.3... there could be other differences with the sound output.

[HollandX]

there could be other differences with the sound output.


LOL well what are they?? :p:p:p:p

[PrimeBane]

I'm not a sound guy.

You know, you could look them up at www.toshiba.com you lazy bastige. :p

[HollandX]

I'm not a sound guy.

You know, you could look them up at www.toshiba.com (http://www.toshiba.com) you lazy bastige. :p

:( I did. It's too technical. I can't tell if it's just marketing gimmicks, or the more expensive one really is better (aside from hdmi 1.3).

:(

[PrimeBane]

Do some digging at www.avsforum.com if you haven't already. They'll know over there for sure.

After another quick look, the A20 is a mid range player and the XA2 is their high end player...

[PrimeBane]

Hd-XA2 review
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/hreview_hdxa2030207.html

Sadly they don't have one for the a20 :(

[PrimeBane]

So Walmart has committed to 2 million HD DVD players from China... instore cost is supposed to be less than $300 US.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/04/20/the-wal-mart-299-hd-dvd-player-on-the-way

You can ignore the note at the bottom... apparently insiders have confirmed it's HD DVD players.

Me thinks we'll see a $1000 package at WM for Xmas... 42" plasma and HD DVD player.

[Ackbor83]

Hey i saw it on here before, but wheres the list of current top 100 Blu ray and HD dvd sales

[PrimeBane]

http://www.eproductwars.com/dvd/

http://www.hdgamedb.com/amazon/rank.aspx

[grif32]

Hey-- Does anybody know the difference between these two players? (Aside from the price)

Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player- $419.99: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-A20-HD-DVD-Player/dp/B000MKC34E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-3419124-8143035?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1177039233&sr=8-1

Toshiba HD-XA2 HD-DVD Player- $554.99: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-HD-XA2-HD-DVD-Player/dp/B000M6XKEK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-3419124-8143035?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1177039073&sr=8-2

The XA2 has the better upscale chip in it. Same chip you find in the 3k equipment. If you own alot of DVD's then get the Xa2. DVD's look almost to HD as possible.

a20 is the same as the a2 but the a20 does 1080P and thats I think the only difference.

I would either get the A2 or the Xa2. I have the Xa1 and its sweet.

Chris

[grif32]

Huge news for HD DVD. Not sure if someone posted this here or not.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=836632

[JaylisJayP]

I popped in The Game HD DVD last night and watched the first half. I have to say some of the negative reviews are founded. The movie is extremely soft. And, while I firmly believe this is a movie that absolutely needs that "distance"....it was definitely softer than I expected.

But, as with all high def movies, it's clear on my big screen tv (meaning without the DVD blur effect), and it's still a great flick.

But, not sure it's worth the upgrade over DVD if you don't have a big screen set.

[supertim]

Huge news for HD DVD. Not sure if someone posted this here or not.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=836632

Wow. I'm impressed with both formats, but kind of pull for HD-DVD because it's the underdog. Even if BR doesn't win, I can still watch the movies and play videogames on the same machine:)

[PrimeBane]

Huge news for HD DVD. Not sure if someone posted this here or not.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=836632

Post 1383 ;)

[JaylisJayP]

Smokin Aces looks and sounds great. Fun movie...recommended.

[grif32]

Post 1383 ;)

Sorry I didnt bother to look to be honest. I had my tonsils out last Wed and all the drugs I am on I am surprised I can ever write :)

I have bought about 6 HD DVD's last 2 days with the buy 2 get one free at gamestop and their prices are dirt cheap.

Watched Smoking Aces last night. Pretty good movie but easy to see what was going to happen.

Going to watch Dukes of Hazard HD here shortly. I heard its a bad movie but it was free and Jessica Simpson in HD cmon now :)

Chris

[supertim]

Sorry I didnt bother to look to be honest. I had my tonsils out last Wed and all the drugs I am on I am surprised I can ever write :)

I have bought about 6 HD DVD's last 2 days with the buy 2 get one free at gamestop and their prices are dirt cheap.

Watched Smoking Aces last night. Pretty good movie but easy to see what was going to happen.

Going to watch Dukes of Hazard HD here shortly. I heard its a bad movie but it was free and Jessica Simpson in HD cmon now :)

Chris


LOL! The movie sucks but have fun with the eye candy :)

[PrimeBane]

LOL... good drugs from the tonsils grif ;) Hope you're feeling better soon.

I liked Dukes... it was a nice popcorn movie :)

[grif32]

LOL... good drugs from the tonsils grif ;) Hope you're feeling better soon.

I liked Dukes... it was a nice popcorn movie :)

Man they gave me some great drugs. I had my Tonsils, anoids (sp) removed and that dangly thing in the back of your mouth had that trimmed.

Pain Pain Pain is all i can say. Out of work for 3 weeks. So I will be watching a boat load of HD movies the next couple weeks.

I loved Dukes of Hazard series so this shouldnt be to bad..

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

ttt

[WingNut 25]

So who's got the best price on Planet Earth on HD-DVD? Amazon.com has it at $70, which is $30 cheaper than Best Buy.

[PrimeBane]

Nice article on the format scuffle...

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070423-why-early-high-def-disc-adoption-rates-dont-really-matter.html

[Preditor74]

It started out with HD DVD killing Blu Ray in both software and hardware sales.

Right now Blu Ray has taken the lead thanks to the "PS3 Effect"

I believe however that the "PS3 Effect" will be nowhere near as big as the "Walmart Effect"

If Walmart truely starts heavily promoting HD DVD and puts Blu Rays to the side (like they do with UMDs) then I bet we will see some more studios going nuetral which would mean HD DVD could once again "take the lead"

[PrimeBane]

Well, WM is supposed to carry the new Sony BD player this year ($600ish?). Methinks they'll promote both products equally and let the buyers make the choice.

[Preditor74]

Yes but...when you see a $600 Blu Ray player next to a $300 (possibly lower) HD DVD player...I wonder what they'll pick?

And don't say "Blu Ray because they have more studio support" because the average person has NO IDEA what studios are supporting which format and if you walk into a Best Buy or Walmart you see roughly the same amount of movies on each format.

[PrimeBane]

Oh believe me, I'm in the HD DVD camp at the moment... I'm all about price when it comes to this stuff. :)

IMO, WM is going to sell a pile of the cheap HD DVD players to go with their cheap HDtvs come Christmas 2007.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Did anyones BB's get in Planet Earth on BD or HD? Amazon has both formats on backorder.

[grif32]

Did anyones BB's get in Planet Earth on BD or HD? Amazon has both formats on backorder.

WB's website had a great deal for it. I think it came to $54 DLVD but the codes no longer work.

I would just get it from Amazon I think its like $68 or so dlvd now and wait. You probably get it in a couple weeks.

Chris

[Chugga]

I don't know what Best Buy has going on today but I bought 3 movies and got $10 off.

I was unable to find Ultimate Avengers or Secret Window though. I'm about to call Target up and hope for the best after 3 other stores failed.

[PrimeBane]

Secret Window? Really?

I mean I loved the short story, but the movie just didn't do anything for me...

[Chugga]

I've never seen the movie or read the book. It would have been a blind purchase, much like night at the museum, the queen, and deja vu were. The Ultimate Avengers movies were the only movies I had actually seen this week.

[PrimeBane]

Fair enough... hopefully it's at least a good transfer. :)

[Chugga]

I couldn't find Secret Window and when I asked my friend to look at his local Walmart he refused out of the simple fact that the movie sucked so bad. But I'm still sore I couldn't find that or Ultimate Avengers.

[PrimeBane]

It seems as though HD distribution has gone in the crapper again.

Universal has been brutal in getting titles out, especially here in Canada... same goes with Weinstein.

I'm still waiting for my Smokin' Aces HD DVD from last week. :(

[grif32]

Night at the Museum I think got really bad for PQ on Blu Ray. Read it on the avsforum. I have never seen it so I am just going to rent it.

Chris

[grif32]

Keep checking your local EB or gamestop shops. I have gotten 6 HD DVD's for a total of less then $60.00. Used but all were Mint. Once I get off my feet I am going to check again.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Night at the Museum I think got really bad for PQ on Blu Ray. Read it on the avsforum. I have never seen it so I am just going to rent it.

Chris

Apparently the biggest issue is the edge enhancement... but it still rated 4 stars on PQ from highdefdigest.
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/nightatthemuseum.html

[grif32]

Apparently the biggest issue is the edge enhancement... but it still rated 4 stars on PQ from highdefdigest.
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/nightatthemuseum.html

Yeah I dont know. I read one review where he gave the PQ a 2.5. I doubt it but others said it wasnt that sharp.

Is the movie itself any good?? Thinking of renting it not buying. Alot of mixed reviews.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

It did rather well at the box office... it's supposed to be a good family movie.

I think I might pick up the DVD tonight for the kids.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I picked that up today on BD

[JaylisJayP]

Keep checking your local EB or gamestop shops. I have gotten 6 HD DVD's for a total of less then $60.00. Used but all were Mint. Once I get off my feet I am going to check again.

Chris

I wish the used stock would pick up a little more down here...i've only seen one or two at any given store.

[MPCanes]

Ordered 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'Black Rain' today off of blind buys - I'm a Ridley Scott leg humper so the second one was a no brainer, and I wanted something different then my usual stuff so I went with Dog Day.

I think I may pick up Corpse Bride soon as well, but I'm not really sure.

Best Buy selection has gone in the crapper, but it's so much cheaper off Amazon that I really don't mind.

[JaylisJayP]

Ordered 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'Black Rain' today off of blind buys - I'm a Ridley Scott leg humper so the second one was a no brainer, and I wanted something different then my usual stuff so I went with Dog Day.

I think I may pick up Corpse Bride soon as well, but I'm not really sure.

Best Buy selection has gone in the crapper, but it's so much cheaper off Amazon that I really don't mind.

I also got Black Rain on blu-ray but haven't had a chance to watch it yet. Both version got very high PQ reviews.

[HollandX]

http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/04/hddvdcheap.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Wow! That's an amazing price for the drive! Are they gathering dust in most places?

And speaking of HD DVD and WM... it sounds like the whole 2 million player deal is false at this point.

[HollandX]

Wow! That's an amazing price for the drive! Are they gathering dust in most places?

And speaking of HD DVD and WM... it sounds like the whole 2 million player deal is false at this point.

I would say this completely supports the wm/chinese player deal. WM is clearing out its 360 HD DVD player stock to make room for their own.

[grif32]

Wow! That's an amazing price for the drive! Are they gathering dust in most places?

And speaking of HD DVD and WM... it sounds like the whole 2 million player deal is false at this point.

Why do you think its false?

Edit: Just read something about it over on avsforum.

Chris

[grif32]

http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/04/hddvdcheap.jpg

Word is its very few that are doing it.

Chris

[HollandX]

Word is its very few that are doing it.

Chris

If it makes you feel any better, the person in the receipt got tax raped. So glad I work in a county with 6% sales tax.

[grif32]

If it makes you feel any better, the person in the receipt got tax raped. So glad I work in a county with 6% sales tax.

LOL yeah I guess they did. It doesnt bother me if people find it at that price. The more the better for HD DVD.

Its a great HD player.

Tax rate here is 8% but was 8.25% gotta love NY

Chris

[HollandX]

LOL yeah I guess they did. It doesnt bother me if people find it at that price. The more the better for HD DVD.

Its a great HD player.

Tax rate here is 8% but was 8.25% gotta love NY

Chris

Yeah in Atlanta it's 8% in the city, suburbs it's 7% or 6% in a few ones. That 9.744% was crazy!

[MPCanes]

Anyone here own "Bullitt" on either HD-DVD or Blu Ray?

I've never seen the film, but I'm curious as I've heard its good and the documentary on editing (something I've done and am interested in) is awesome.

Any word on PQ?

[PrimeBane]

Anyone here own "Bullitt" on either HD-DVD or Blu Ray?

I've never seen the film, but I'm curious as I've heard its good and the documentary on editing (something I've done and am interested in) is awesome.

Any word on PQ?

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/bullitt.html

[MPCanes]

I've read that PrimeBane, but I always like asking more the one source, as well :).

[PrimeBane]

Wish I could help more, but honestly it's not a movie that hold a lot of interest for me. :(

[WingNut 25]

Haven't seen any of the players that cheap. Great deal. I need to tell my buddy in TN to start looking.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone seen or bought Deja Vu? Thinking about picking this one up.

[grif32]

Well I finally watched Lord of the Rings last night. I know sad. Great movie.

This movie would be sick in HD..

Now i Have to watch the 2nd and 3rd. Went to pick them up today but everyone is out of them. Unreal

Chris

[SBrooks1]

Well I finally watched Lord of the Rings last night. I know sad. Great movie.

Unless you watched the Extended Editions, you really didn't watch it. Get all 3 Extended Editions and watch them all back-to-back-to-back in 1 day. :D

[Preditor74]

Unless you watched the Extended Editions, you really didn't watch it. Get all 3 Extended Editions and watch them all back-to-back-to-back in 1 day. :D

I remember the day before the third movie was released to theaters, some theaters showed the extended editionf of the first and second movie back to back and then went straight into the third movie.

I waited 8 hours in line for a ticket...it was awesome!:D

[supertim]

I don't know what Best Buy has going on today but I bought 3 movies and got $10 off.

I was unable to find Ultimate Avengers or Secret Window though. I'm about to call Target up and hope for the best after 3 other stores failed.

Unrelated, but I recently bought 2 PS3 titles (Resistance & Virtua Tennis 3) and got $10 off at the register, as well as a $10 giftcard. The cashier didn't know why I was getting the gift card, a message popped up on her screen and she gave me the card.

The last time I bought any hi-def movies, it was during BB's buy 3 HD-DVD titles and get such and such off...I ended up getting 3 HD-DVD's for $58, as opposed to $75-ish. No giftcard, though.

[grif32]

Unless you watched the Extended Editions, you really didn't watch it. Get all 3 Extended Editions and watch them all back-to-back-to-back in 1 day. :D

I dont know if I could do that. Movies are way to long. Going back out again to hopefully find the other 2. Wallword was all sold out. Had them on sale for $7.50 to.

[MPCanes]

Unless you watched the Extended Editions, you really didn't watch it. Get all 3 Extended Editions and watch them all back-to-back-to-back in 1 day. :D

The extended Fellowship cut is terribly inferior to the theatrical cut - the theatrical cut for Fellowship is nearly flawless. The Two Towers extended is definately better than the theatrical, though.

Haven't bothered watching the extended Return yet, but I can't imagine it being much better as the theatrical cut dragged ass enough as it was.

[grif32]

Well grabbed Two Towers and watched that. Awesome Movie. Now I just have to find the last one.

I really cant wait for these to come to HD. There are going to be amazing in HD

Also watched Night at the Museum. OK movie nothing great. Few funny parts. Good movie night with the family

Chris

[Preditor74]

Well I just had an HD shopping spree :D

Ordered from Amazon:
Planet Earth
Nutty Professor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Preordered from Amazon
The Matrix Collection
The Frighteners
The Big Lebowski

[grif32]

Well I just had an HD shopping spree :D

Ordered from Amazon:
Planet Earth
Nutty Professor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Preordered from Amazon
The Matrix Collection
The Frighteners
The Big Lebowski

Very nice.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

I finally got my Amazon.com order from the 15th... Children of Men, Happy Feet and The Game.

Watched HF... it was better than I'd heard. Terrific PQ and no disk playback problems.

Then came COM... every disk problem I'd read about cam true and then some. Even the DVD side wouldn't work properly. :(

[PrimeBane]

Well, how do you like that?

Amazon can't replace my copy, so I get a full refund and I don't have to ship the defective disk back... hopefully my next copy of Children of Men works where ever I get it.

[JaylisJayP]

I was in Orlando this weekend and the Virgin store had Planet Earth on HD DVD for 100 bucks....i am really interested in seeing the quality of this, but I couldn't pull the trigger.

[PrimeBane]

Too much... you should be able to get it for way less elsewhere.

[JaylisJayP]

Got a chance to watch Big Fish just now on blu ray. The picture quality was OK, but really it wasn't a movie about dazzling you visually. At risk of sounding like a wuss, I'm glad I was watching it with my wife so I had someone's hand to hold. It was a very good, but depressing movie.

[MPCanes]

Got a chance to watch Big Fish just now on blu ray. The picture quality was OK, but really it wasn't a movie about dazzling you visually. At risk of sounding like a wuss, I'm glad I was watching it with my wife so I had someone's hand to hold. It was a very good, but depressing movie.

You think thats bad? I wept like a girl in the theater at the end of the movie.

I don't know why, but that movie hit me like a ton of bricks the day I watched it.

[JaylisJayP]

anybody picking anything up tomorrow? I don't see anything jumping out at me. May try to find Identity or Deja Vu.

[HollandX]

anybody picking anything up tomorrow? I don't see anything jumping out at me. May try to find Identity or Deja Vu.

Dreamgirls :o:cool:

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

You think thats bad? I wept like a girl in the theater at the end of the movie.

I don't know why, but that movie hit me like a ton of bricks the day I watched it.

Same here. Something about the father-son bond that finally comes full circle at the end....I wasn't sobbing, but damn my eyes were pouring. I still get a little teary eyed every time I watch it.

As for the blu-ray version. I thought it had excellent picture quality.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

anybody picking anything up tomorrow? I don't see anything jumping out at me. May try to find Identity or Deja Vu.
Good luck on Identity. I haven't been able to find it ANYWHERE. Best Buy's site doesn't even list is as available for in store pick up.

[JaylisJayP]

Good luck on Identity. I haven't been able to find it ANYWHERE. Best Buy's site doesn't even list is as available for in store pick up.

it's another one I saw last weekend at the Virgin store...but it was $28.99. I just can't justify that when I'll only watch it once or twice and Amazon has it for 19.99. Maybe I'll rent it.

[PrimeBane]

Can't say there much out that I want now until the 22nd... THAT is going to be a pricey day.

I already have Ultimate Matrix and Flags of our Fathers on preorder.

[MPCanes]

Watched Dog Day Afternoon last night - great PQ for a movie from the 70s and an even better film.

Thoroughly recommended.

[HollandX]

'Spider-Man 3' Exclusive Preview Hits Blu-ray

Beginning yesterday, April 29, and only while supplies last, Best Buy customers will receive a free Blu-ray 'Spider-Man 3' sampler disc with the purchase of any other Blu-ray software or hardware product.

The disc includes exclusive 'Spider-Man 3' trailers and clips, and is the first-ever high-def peek at one of the most highly-awaited franchises to hit either next-gen format.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/High-Def_Disc_Marketing/Sony/Spider-Man_3_Exclusive_Preview_Hits_Blu-ray/602

[Chugga]

I'm going to probably pick up Dreamgirls today so I definately wanna get my hands on that demo disk. With that being said to anyone questionable on what to pick up today I'd give Deja Vu a go...I bought it last week and watched it and I really liked the movie. As a minor disclaimer I basically like any movie that Denzel Washington ever makes....ever. But it was a solid movie....certainly not what the previews make it out to be, but depending on how open minded you are you'll either really like the movie or hate it.

[PrimeBane]

Do you have a man crush on Denzel Chugga? ;)

[Chugga]

I'm not going to call it a man crush...classify it as what you will. But he only makes great movies. And don't even throw "Out of Time" out there. It was a decent movie. It was a mere blip on the radar of awesome movies of his. Glory, Ricochet, The Hurricane, Man on Fire, Training Day, Remember the Titans, Deja Vu....all of them are some of my favorite movies of all time. 3 of them are in my top 10 all time.

[Chugga]

So that was quick and painless, went down to Best Buy and they had everything I wanted this week. They only got in Dreamgirls this week, no Happily N'Ever After (not that I'd buy it anyways). But they actually gave me 2 of the Spiderman disks which I suppose is cool.

I know it's only a demo but theres something ridiculously awesome about seeing Spiderman on the cover of a blu-ray disk...just makes you realize that you are closer and closer to seeing those 2 awesome movies in HD.

[HollandX]

Universal Breaks Silence on HD DVD Playback Issues; Announces Disc Replacement Program

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/Universal/Universal_Breaks_Silence_on_HD_DVD_Playback_Issues_Announces_Disc_Replacement_Program/603

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Went by CompUSA today to see if my movies and PS3 game was still hidden, It was still there. I picked these up tonight.
Rambo First Blood BD
Big Hit BD
Mummy Returns HD
Saw 2 BD
Resistance Fall of Man PS3
Total = $75 and some change

I would suggest stopping by this weekend as they are closing up the stores on Sun (atleast out here AZ) right now its 50-70% off and on Sun its 70-90% off everything.

[grif32]

Went by CompUSA today to see if my movies and PS3 game was still hidden, It was still there. I picked these up tonight.
Rambo First Blood BD
Big Hit BD
Mummy Returns HD
Saw 2 BD
Resistance Fall of Man PS3
Total = $75 and some change

I would suggest stopping by this weekend as they are closing up the stores on Sun (atleast out here AZ) right now its 50-70% off and on Sun its 70-90% off everything.

Nice picups.. Anything else good in HD?

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Very limited. store is pretty bleak for movies and video games atleat out here. Here is a list of stores in NY that are closing.

Amherst (Buffalo) CompUSA Superstore
Store # 209
1261 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY 14226
Weekdays: 9am - 9pm | Saturdays: 9am - 9pm | Sundays: 11am - 6pm

Main Phone: (716) 831-8776 | Main Fax: (716) 831-7998
Training Department: (716) 831-7930 | Service Center: (716) 831-7975
Farmingdale CompUSA Superstore
Store # 535
241 Airport Plaza
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Weekdays: 9am - 9pm | Saturdays: 9am - 9pm | Sundays: 10am - 7pm

Main Phone: 631-531-9555 | Main Fax: 631-391-2798
Training Department: 631-391-2752 | Service Center: (631) 391-2775
Garden City CompUSA Superstore
Store # 347
623 Stewart Ave.
Garden City, NY 11530
Weekdays: 9am - 9pm | Saturdays: 9am - 9pm | Sundays: 10am - 7pm

Main Phone: (516) 237-6500 | Main Fax: (516) 237-6534
| Service Center: (516) 237-6575
Hauppauge CompUSA Superstore
Store # 531
526 Route 111
Hauppauge, NY 11787
Weekdays: 9am - 9pm | Saturdays: 9am - 9pm | Sundays: 10am - 7pm

Main Phone: (631) 366-6100 | Main Fax: (631) 366-6183
Training Department: (631) 366-6152 | Service Center: (631) 366-6175
Queens CompUSA Superstore
Store # 555
97-77 Queens Blvd.
LeFrak Building
Rego Park, NY 11374
Weekdays: 10am - 9pm | Saturdays: 10am - 9pm | Sundays: 11am - 7pm

Main Phone: (718) 793-8663 | Main Fax: (718) 286-4798
Training Department: (718) 286-4750 | Service Center: (718) 286-4775
West Nyack CompUSA Superstore
Store # 314
2543 Palisades Center Drive
West Nyack, NY 10994
Weekdays: 10am - 9pm | Saturdays: 10am - 9pm | Sundays: 11am - 7pm

Main Phone: (845) 348-6300 | Main Fax: (845) 348-3798
Service Center: (845) 348-3775
White Plains CompUSA Superstore
Store # 537
20 Tarrytown Road
White Plains, NY 10607
Weekdays: 9am - 9pm | Saturdays: 9am - 9pm | Sundays: 10am - 7pm

Main Phone: (914) 761-5111 | Main Fax: 914-421-4798
Training Department: (914) 421-4750 | Service Center: (914) 421-4775

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Here is a link for all other stores that are closing.

http://www.compusa.com/locations/closing_stores.asp

[grif32]

None even close to me. Sucks..

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Heros on DVD and HD DVD August 28 :D

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7257

[PrimeBane]

Rumor says we'll see 300 on HD DVD and Blu-ray this July... no official announcement just yet.

If they do, I'm hoping they remove the intentional grain.

[supertim]

Who usually has the cheapest priced BD/HD-DVD new releases?

For instance, when The Fountain is released of 5/15, will Best Buy/Amazon/etcetera have cheaper disc prices than other places?

[JaylisJayP]

Amazon usually has the cheapest prices, but if you don't have amazon prime you pay for shipping. If waiting a few business days isn't your thing, I'd just as soon go to Best Buy and pay a couple bucks more.

[supertim]

Amazon usually has the cheapest prices, but if you don't have amazon prime you pay for shipping. If waiting a few business days isn't your thing, I'd just as soon go to Best Buy and pay a couple bucks more.

Sometimes the individual titles are priced a bit differently for BB vs Amazon, but I don't think BB can be the Amazon price for the Matrix, so I ordered it. Prime 2 day shipping is free, so I'll happily wait. Plus, I got the extra 10% off thanks to Amazon's high def DVD promo:)

[supertim]

Is there a website where I can look to see if a gamertag I want is available? I've grown tired of my current gamertag name, and want to change it.


I know it costs 800 points for the change, but I'd rather not spend hours typing in potential gamertag names for myself, especially with the "keyboard."

[grif32]

Heros on DVD and HD DVD August 28 :D

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7257

Says its not Offical so we will see

Chris

[WingNut 25]

Heroes I would buy for sure.

[JaylisJayP]

Sometimes the individual titles are priced a bit differently for BB vs Amazon, but I don't think BB can be the Amazon price for the Matrix, so I ordered it. Prime 2 day shipping is free, so I'll happily wait. Plus, I got the extra 10% off thanks to Amazon's high def DVD promo:)

i'm still undecided on the Matrix Trilogy...although I'm in the minority as being someone who really enjoyed the first AND the third installments. I might wait for a PQ review since the first Matrix has some age to it already.

[JaylisJayP]

Getting close to the huge release day May 22. I think I actually might take it easy and only pick up Dead Man's Chest on Blu-Ray. Maybe the first Pirates movie also, we'll see.

Can't wait until Sneakers comes out on HD DVD in June, too.

[Preditor74]

i'm still undecided on the Matrix Trilogy...although I'm in the minority as being someone who really enjoyed the first AND the third installments. I might wait for a PQ review since the first Matrix has some age to it already.

Man Im with you.

I love the first Matrix and actually really like the third one. The second one was VERY dissapointing at first...but after watching it again knowing what to expect I enjoyed it a little more (much like Death Proof in GRINDHOUSE)...but I do prefer the third over the second!

The end of May can't get here soon enough...although I am enjoying Planet Earth right now (what a spetacular series)!!!

[UK_DaNnY]

my matrix hd dvd boxset has been posted today :) cannot wait watch them :)

[PrimeBane]

Awesome... let us know how it is. :)

My 360 died last night so I'm SOL on HD movies until I get a replacement unit. :(

[PrimeBane]

Rumor says you BD folks will have Spiderman 1 and 2 by October... 3 in November.

This was a UK article so dates could differ in North America.

And the rumor du jour... A German website is claiming Universal is going neutral right away.

[Chugga]

Sorry to hear about the 360....thats happened to me so many times I've lost track. Ok I lied I haven't lost track (4 times). But anyways it's just a perfect example as to why you need an extended warranty so badly...my first 2 broken 360's didn't have a warranty so I was screwed had to wait for the coffin, etc. I suppose patience is needed on this one. Or you could always get around to buying that Wii you always wanted and that could hold you over during the downtimes when your 360 is broken.

As for the whole Spiderman thing I can't wait for this fall....when I originally bought into Blu-Ray it was mainly for X-Men, Spiderman, and LOTR. Well I've gotten 1 X-Men title but no Spiderman or LOTR yet so seeing Spiderman will be huge for me, even that stupid best buy demo disk got me all excited for it's release.

I really don't see Universal going neutral any time soon though....I mean everyone knows they can see theres money to be had on the other side of the fence but at least from my perspective them going neutral is almost like leaving HD DVD for dead. I'm not saying HD DVD couldn't survive after that, they certainly could, but I mean damn thats quite the mountain to climb. To be honest though I'm pretty sure it's exactly what it's labeled as "a rumor".....I really can't see them jumping ship this early.

[supertim]

The end of May can't get here soon enough...although I am enjoying Planet Earth right now (what a spetacular series)!!!


Is Planet Earth a worthwhile purchase? Do you have it on BR or HD-DVD?

Is it something you'd watch more than once?

Even if I got it for $60-something, I'd hope it would warrant repeat viewings.

LMK!

[grif32]

Is Planet Earth a worthwhile purchase? Do you have it on BR or HD-DVD?

Is it something you'd watch more than once?

Even if I got it for $60-something, I'd hope it would warrant repeat viewings.

LMK!

I would say yes. Its a great HD DVD or Blu Ray to show off to you friends, Family etc..

[grif32]

Sorry to hear about the 360....thats happened to me so many times I've lost track. Ok I lied I haven't lost track (4 times). But anyways it's just a perfect example as to why you need an extended warranty so badly...my first 2 broken 360's didn't have a warranty so I was screwed had to wait for the coffin, etc. I suppose patience is needed on this one. Or you could always get around to buying that Wii you always wanted and that could hold you over during the downtimes when your 360 is broken.

As for the whole Spiderman thing I can't wait for this fall....when I originally bought into Blu-Ray it was mainly for X-Men, Spiderman, and LOTR. Well I've gotten 1 X-Men title but no Spiderman or LOTR yet so seeing Spiderman will be huge for me, even that stupid best buy demo disk got me all excited for it's release.

I really don't see Universal going neutral any time soon though....I mean everyone knows they can see theres money to be had on the other side of the fence but at least from my perspective them going neutral is almost like leaving HD DVD for dead. I'm not saying HD DVD couldn't survive after that, they certainly could, but I mean damn thats quite the mountain to climb. To be honest though I'm pretty sure it's exactly what it's labeled as "a rumor".....I really can't see them jumping ship this early.

With word of Samsung making a dual player and MAYBE the cheap chinese players I DO NOT see Universal going nuetral anytime at all. Sales are pretty close with Blu Ray and Tosihba HD DVD players are selling VERY well.

I dont see either really taking off anytime soon which could be bad for us.

But you never know.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

i'm feeling more and more these days that HD DVD won't be around a whole lot longer. I hope I'm wrong, but......

[Chugga]

i'm feeling more and more these days that HD DVD won't be around a whole lot longer. I hope I'm wrong, but......

They've invested entirely too much money in this to just call it a day. HD DVD will be around for a WHILE longer. But I also feel as if a clear winner is within a year and a half of being announced. And not one of those corny "Sony has declared 1 day into the war that they've won"....I mean the case to make for customers to buy into the other format will just be downright impossible.

[dayday6]

With word of Samsung making a dual player and MAYBE the cheap chinese players I DO NOT see Universal going nuetral anytime at all. Sales are pretty close with Blu Ray and Tosihba HD DVD players are selling VERY well.

I dont see either really taking off anytime soon which could be bad for us.

But you never know.

Chris


Now is a good as time as any to go nuetral, all they are doing is leaving money on the table. Since Universal doesn't make hardware, it doesn't make since for them to not support the other format, unless Toshiba & Microsoft are paying them.

[grif32]

Now is a good as time as any to go nuetral, all they are doing is leaving money on the table. Since Universal doesn't make hardware, it doesn't make since for them to not support the other format, unless Toshiba & Microsoft are paying them.

You could argue it doesnt make sense for Disney not to support the other format. IF Walmart does come through with the cheap HD DVD players I think It might force one's hand.

Toshiba already said they will sell 3 million HD DVD players before year end. There was something on avsforums that pointed out the there are already 2 million HD DVD players/add on's/drives sold. I can try and dig it up.

I am enjoying both and if one dies so be it.

It will be years before one dies. Heck look at LD it was around for 20 years.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Exactly... if it were truly about money, every studio but Sony/Columbia would be neutral at this point.

No one will ever admit it, but exclusive studios on both sides are most likely getting "funded".

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Are there any other websites like this? xploitedcinema.com that sell foreign HD-DVD's or does anyone have release dates for foreign HD-DVD releases?

[PrimeBane]

Info on importing HD DVDs
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=3010

I have a local guy that does it as well... I haven't bought any of his imported titles yet though.
www.hdaddicts.com

[dayday6]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/special/new_media/index.html

Another importing site. It is kind of expensive, but even DVDs are expensive in Japan, compared to here.

[dayday6]

You could argue it doesnt make sense for Disney not to support the other format. IF Walmart does come through with the cheap HD DVD players I think It might force one's hand.

Toshiba already said they will sell 3 million HD DVD players before year end. There was something on avsforums that pointed out the there are already 2 million HD DVD players/add on's/drives sold. I can try and dig it up.

I am enjoying both and if one dies so be it.

It will be years before one dies. Heck look at LD it was around for 20 years.

Chris


Who is argueing?
If you are not making the hardware, you are losing out on money by not supporting both formats.

I'm not going to buy another player just for a few discs unless it is under $100. I want Serenity & V for Vendetta, but not enough to pay $200 for a Chinese piece of junk plus $60 for the movies.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I was gonna order the Island from Amazon Germany but it was $56 to get it

[puck750233]

maybe off topic but I noticed on the program "anydvd" their latest and greatiest version has blue ray and HD on it...so does that mean that you can now burn "back ups" of blue ray and HD dvds? and if so that's great but I haven't seen blank burnable blue ray or HD dvd's or burners on computers for them ..yet...maybe I'm wrong..anyone know?

[grif32]

Who is argueing?
If you are not making the hardware, you are losing out on money by not supporting both formats.

I'm not going to buy another player just for a few discs unless it is under $100. I want Serenity & V for Vendetta, but not enough to pay $200 for a Chinese piece of junk plus $60 for the movies.

I agree I wouldnt pay $200 for a chinese player either but consumers just might.

Heck you can get the HD DVD Toshiba A-2 for around $300 shipped. Great machine for that price. Prices are falling hard.

[PrimeBane]

So much for Universal going neutral... at least this year.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/05/09/universal-responds-to-reports-of-going-neutral/

[grif32]

So much for Universal going neutral... at least this year.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/05/09/universal-responds-to-reports-of-going-neutral/

Well if people thought Universal was going neutral anytime soon are crazy.. Maybe 2008 but not yet. Money to be made on HD DVD's and probably getting a little from Toshiba :)

Chris

[UK_DaNnY]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/danny19_/07-05-11_13-58.jpg

it arrived today and who evers ordered this in us n has a 360 live account can down load animatrix free, im gutted i cant down load it :(

[JaylisJayP]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/danny19_/07-05-11_13-58.jpg

it arrived today and who evers ordered this in us n has a 360 live account can down load animatrix free, im gutted i cant down load it :(

Let's hear all about the Picture Quality!!!!!!!!!

[PrimeBane]

It's very good from what I've read this morning... Dolby TrueHD tracks on the all disks as well.

I'm a little ticked that the Animatrix disk in the Ultimate set isn't in HD though.

[SBrooks1]

1st impressions of the Matrix HD-DVD's - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=846189

[PrimeBane]

Man, it only took a month but my order for Smokin' Aces is FINALLY in the mail... hopefully after waiting this long it's not a dud Universal disk like my copy of Children of Men.

[JaylisJayP]

1st impressions of the Matrix HD-DVD's - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=846189

looks pretty good...i'm totally on the fence with this one....just wish it wasn't 70 bucks.

[JaylisJayP]

anyone interested in Big Fish Blu-Ray? I watched it once. 16 dlvd in U.S.

[UK_DaNnY]

so far watchin the matrix, PQ is brilliant, n my dad is watchin reloaded and that looked amazing too.

[UK_DaNnY]

any one now the date for when hot fuzz and shaun of the dead are being released, the artworks been revealled.

[PrimeBane]

There's no official date yet, but if I had to venture a guess I'd say July.

Can't wait for both movies. :D

[mycrospazm]

anyone interested in Big Fish Blu-Ray? I watched it once. 16 dlvd in U.S.
If you take Paypal, I'll take it off your hands if it's still available...

pm me if interested...

[PrimeBane]

300 arrives on July 31 :D

1-Disc DVD (either FS or WS) - $28.98
2-Disc Special Edition DVD - $34.98
Blu-ray - $34.98
HD DVD+DVD - $39.98

There's a strategy game that's on the HD DVD version.

This comes from a Warner sales sheet.

[UK_DaNnY]

i didnt now warner do hd dvd combos???

[UK_DaNnY]

i've recently pre-ordered the warriors, liar liar, T2 and bruce almighty on hd-dvd. Both Pirates and rocky balboa on blu-ray. And bought aVp, punisher, hulk, xXx quiet a bit too watch over the nexy few months :D