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

[JaylisJayP]

DVD Beaver review of A Bridge Too Far. Is it just me, or is there very little difference between the SD and HD screen captures?

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews37/a_bridge_too_far_blu-ray.htm

[PrimeBane]

It SHOULD sound a lot better but the PQ should be the same yes ;)

Bull... a DD+ track can (and does in Transformers case) identical to the original master.

You've been taking in too much FUD over at BD.com Brooksie... in the butt! ;)

[SBrooks1]

Bull... a DD+ track can (and does in Transformers case) identical to the original master.

You've been taking in too much FUD over at BD.com Brooksie... in the butt! ;)

A 1.5 mbps soundtrack can sound identical to the master? LOL Are you serious? How would you know what the master sounds like for Transformers? You can't. But you will if you listen to the 5.1 PCM or TrueHD soundtrack on the Blu-ray. :D

[PrimeBane]

I can toss the same question right back at you... how do you know the DD 5.1 isn't identical?

The pros all stated when TF came out on HD DVD that the track was IDENTICAL. I'm afraid I'll take their word over yours. :)

[SBrooks1]

I can toss the same question right back at you... how do you know the DD 5.1 isn't identical?

The pros all stated when TF came out on HD DVD that the track was IDENTICAL. I'm afraid I'll take their word over yours. :)

Who are the pro's? I'll take comments from Paramount themselves over your "pros".... :D

I had the opportunity to attend a special 'Transformers' media event with Paramount late last week, and the question was asked almost immediately -- why no Dolby TrueHD or uncompressed PCM? The studio's answer was that due to space limitations on the disc, the decision was made to limit the audio to Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround only (here at 1.5mbps). Unfortunately, this confirms the long-held theory that the 30Gb capacity of an HD-30 dual-layer HD DVD disc has forced studios to choose between offering a robust supplements package (as they've done here) and the very best in audio quality.

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

You read that? LIMIT...LIMIT THE AUDIO due to space limitations. So the bottom line is this, Paramount had/has a Transformers soundtrack with MUCH higher bandwidth than the DD+ 1.5mbps that was put on the HD DVD due to space limitations. Now that they have more space on the Blu-ray, they are putting that soundtrack on there to the tune of 5.1 PCM and Dolby TrueHD. If they thought the DD+ soundtrack was identical to the master then why didn't they put it on the Blu-ray? :D

[quiggle]

where can one get a dust cover to place over their television and what's the largest size they come in? thanks!

[PrimeBane]

That's limit the codec, not the quality... way to twist their words.

And I quote: "At least one professional Hollywood sound mixer has described Dolby Digital Plus at 1.5 Mb/s as audibly transparent to the studio master. "
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/1064

Audibly Transparent... I bet in a blind sound test, 9 out of 10 wouldn't notice any difference between a properly encoded DD+ versus it's lossless counterpart.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just want the damm blackout sceen at the start to sound like it did at the movies!! :D Also has anyone seen a copy of Cloverfield at Retail yet?

[SBrooks1]

I just want the damm blackout sceen at the start to sound like it did at the movies!! :D Also has anyone seen a copy of Cloverfield at Retail yet?

Yup, bought my copy today at Best Buy :D

[grif32]

3:10 to yuma has amazing sound. If you get a chance listen to it with 7.1 setup. WOW!!!!

[SBrooks1]

That's limit the codec, not the quality... way to twist their words.

And I quote: "At least one professional Hollywood sound mixer has described Dolby Digital Plus at 1.5 Mb/s as audibly transparent to the studio master. "
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/1064

Audibly Transparent... I bet in a blind sound test, 9 out of 10 wouldn't notice any difference between a properly encoded DD+ versus it's lossless counterpart.

I wasn't twisting any words. Peter Bracke quoted Paramount who said they couldn't put a lossless audio track on there because space didn't allow for it. That's why they are using 2 of them now. There's nothing to debate here. It may not sound that much better than the DD+ but that will always be subjective because like I said before, the HD DVD had a great mix.

[PrimeBane]

Well then don't make lossless out to be the greatest thing since sliced bread! :p

[SBrooks1]

Well then don't make lossless out to be the greatest thing since sliced bread! :p

I will always promote lossless audio over lossy. Everyone should.

[grif32]

I wasn't twisting any words. Peter Bracke quoted Paramount who said they couldn't put a lossless audio track on there because space didn't allow for it. That's why they are using 2 of them now. There's nothing to debate here. It may not sound that much better than the DD+ but that will always be subjective because like I said before, the HD DVD had a great mix.

First you state it will "Smoke it" Now you state "It may not sound that much better" :rolleyes:

Thats just wait and see...

[JaylisJayP]

where can one get a dust cover to place over their television and what's the largest size they come in? thanks!

Try the Internet for a dust cover. As for sizes, projection screens can get well over 100"...hell, well over 150". I saw some 72" DLP TVs at ABT electronics, if you have one near you, you can check it out.

In Best Buys or Circuit City stores, the largest you'll probably come across is 62".

[PrimeBane]

Is amazon getting slow with their orders? I have one going out today and it's not even being prepped yet... usually it's out the door by now. :(

[SBrooks1]

First you state it will "Smoke it" Now you state "It may not sound that much better" :rolleyes:

I was just giving a little in this debate and not being a total ass. We'll see September 2nd. ;)

[JaylisJayP]

Is amazon getting slow with their orders? I have one going out today and it's not even being prepped yet... usually it's out the door by now. :(

I ordered Patton from them last week and it shipped out yesterday.

[JaylisJayP]

How's Semi-Pro as a movie?

[SBrooks1]

How's Semi-Pro as a movie?

20% on RottenTomatoes :o

[JaylisJayP]

20% on RottenTomatoes :o
yeah i saw that....but you can only trust that so far.

I mean, I love every stupid movie and skit Will Ferrell has done, so maybe that should tell me something.

[R. Giles]

I found the movie to be horrible but I guess if you like stupid Will movies then this is up your creek.

[SBrooks1]

I mean, I love every stupid movie and skit Will Ferrell has done, so maybe that should tell me something.

It tells me a lot about your taste in movies, lulz :D .......Although I did buy Blades of Glory Blu :p

[Hanky Panky]

How's Semi-Pro as a movie?

Rental at best...trust me on this.

[ewto16]

I was just giving a little in this debate and not being a total ass. We'll see September 2nd. ;)

Anyone know if they are doing a MIR for Transformers on Blu?

[PrimeBane]

MIR? :confused:

[MeMyself&I]

MIR? :confused:

I think it means "mail in rebate".

[PrimeBane]

Thanks :)

Paramount has never done a mail in rebate for HD movies... I doubt they'll start now.

[mikedanger]

any good deals on tv stands out there? i'm not going to mount my new plasma to the wall since we're trying to sell our house, so i'll have to put it on a stand in the mean time...

[kawai7]

Here is hoping that a Transformers 2 teaser is added onto the Blu-Ray disc of Transformers

[grif32]

any good deals on tv stands out there? i'm not going to mount my new plasma to the wall since we're trying to sell our house, so i'll have to put it on a stand in the mean time...

Check your local Walmart. They usually have some great pricing on stands. And they are good stands.

[HollandX]

Is amazon getting slow with their orders? I have one going out today and it's not even being prepped yet... usually it's out the door by now. :(

they mailed my cloverfield bd preorder yesterday.

smoke it.

[Hanky Panky]

Check your local Walmart. They usually have some great pricing on stands. And they are good stands.

Well...he needs to be careful not to buy those particle board stands as they won't last very long when you pile on the weight.

I recommend visiting IKEA for some pretty snazzy setups.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/rooms/living_room/10475/

[ewto16]

they mailed my cloverfield bd preorder yesterday.

smoke it.

pass it

[ewto16]

Thanks :)

Paramount has never done a mail in rebate for HD movies... I doubt they'll start now.

Bummer. I'd be much more inclined to get it if I could get $10 back, since I already have the DVD.

Anyone want to buy the Transformers DVD for $11 delivered?

[PrimeBane]

Maybe you can bundle it with Wild Hogs? ;) :p

I'm sorry... I had to beat Holland to it... :)

[HollandX]

We should start an OP to buy Wild Hogs from ewto. I'll put in 33 cents and some goldfish crackers.

Next?

[Hanky Panky]

Hahahaha...so he STILL hasn't rid himself of tha Hogs eh? :D

[Kleptos18]

any good deals on tv stands out there? i'm not going to mount my new plasma to the wall since we're trying to sell our house, so i'll have to put it on a stand in the mean time...

Target has some nice sturdy stands.

[HollandX]

Hahahaha...so he STILL hasn't rid himself of tha Hogs eh? :D

Nope.

We keep encouraging him to have it looked at by a doctor, be he refuses.

Stubborn bastard.

[Hanky Panky]

Wild Hogs dvd use #01 :D
http://i26.tinypic.com/11b2qlg.jpg

[HollandX]

http://www.playwithlinn.com/Images/funny%20pics/oh%20snap.jpg

[mikedanger]

holy crap! it's the golden knight! lol!

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...I just realized it's not a blu case but I'll be sure to correct this in future "use" editions :D

[JaylisJayP]

So I "restrained" myself today and only got:

Patton
TWBB
Cloverfield
The Recruit

I am still thinking about biting on Lego Indiana Jones for the PS3....but I'm conflicted. $50 is a lot for a Lego game.

[ewto16]

Heheheh...I just realized it's not a blu case but I'll be sure to correct this in future "use" editions :D

Indeed, you are misleading people that I am trying to sell a movie on an inferior format. This is the ultimate High Definition experience. Heck the box even says it is "Beyond High Definition". SBrooks, I'm looking at you.

Plus, it features an UNCOMPRESSED 5.1 sound track. Perfect for showing off those high-end home theater systems.

And I would sell both Transformers DVD and Wild Hogs for $20.

[SBrooks1]

My God this intro of Patton when he gives the speech is absolutely gorgeous! George C. Scott was so damn brilliant here. Patton was filmed in 65mm and it shows. Not a spec of grain anywhere and no DNR used. Just a pristine picture.

[SBrooks1]

Patton is a Blu-ray everyone should own and I'm being as serious as a heart attack. It's my new demo disc for sure. 2001 and Patton are proof positive that old movies can be remastered for HD and look/sound absolutely amazing.

[ewto16]

My God this intro of Patton when he gives the speech is absolutely gorgeous! George C. Scott was so damn brilliant here. Patton was filmed in 65mm and it shows. Not a spec of grain anywhere and no DNR used. Just a pristine picture.

Sigh, sounds great, but I won't pay $35 for it. These movies need to come down to about $20 a pop for me or there needs to be a BOGO sale soon. I'm just not that into movies to spend that much on them, especially older titles.

[PrimeBane]

Well, there's always the War classics bundle from Amazon for $66 :)

http://www.amazon.com/Blu-ray-Classics-Bundle-Longest-Pebbles/dp/B0019N6VEQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1212529436&sr=8-3

[grif32]

Well...he needs to be careful not to buy those particle board stands as they won't last very long when you pile on the weight.

I recommend visiting IKEA for some pretty snazzy setups.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/rooms/living_room/10475/

Particle Board Stands? Mine is made of glass and it was pretty much the samething CC or Olums had but a few hundred cheaper.

[YankeeTim]

is anyone still waiting for their best buy certificate for the 360 HD-DVD? i havent gotten mine yet, and it seems most have. I want my $50!!

[JaylisJayP]

is anyone still waiting for their best buy certificate for the 360 HD-DVD? i havent gotten mine yet, and it seems most have. I want my $50!!

I was told there were some that didn't get sent out or got lost...and that you'd have to call for them to start the process of replacing them, which THEN they said would take another six to eight weeks.

I was NOT waiting, and did some Internet research, found the e-mail addresses for about a dozen executives at Best Buy and e-mailed 4 of them. One of them got back to me with a very nice e-mail, I was contacted the next day by the executive customer service supervisor and got my $100 a week later. I suggested they cancel my rebate gift cards and just issue the same amount separately through their department to expedite the process. The finally agreed to do that.

[JaylisJayP]

FYE can be good for something.

Got Lego Indiana Jones PS3 today...$50-$5 with backstage pass - $10 mail-in rebate. $35 new on release day for the game, can't beat that.

[JaylisJayP]

Might sound stupid, but the one big thing turning me off to this Dirty Harry set is the size of it. The box is the same height as a DVD. It's bulky as hell, too.

[WingNut 25]

Struck out trying to find Rambo today. I'll try the BB by work tomorrow, but I did pick up Cloverfield (Walmart price match) and The Rock and Con Air on the 2 for $30 deal.

[HollandX]

Why is Bee Movie out of stock on Amazon until 7/1?

:(

[freezerfuel]

Might sound stupid, but the one big thing turning me off to this Dirty Harry set is the size of it. The box is the same height as a DVD. It's bulky as hell, too.

I haven't seen it in person yet but that's pretty crappy if the dimensions are as tall as a DVD case. I also don't like that they didn't give each movie it's own case.

This is a for sure pass for me now.

[JaylisJayP]

I haven't seen it in person yet but that's pretty crappy if the dimensions are as tall as a DVD case. I also don't like that they didn't give each movie it's own case.

This is a for sure pass for me now.

Warner totally sucks about this. I hate the Bonnie and Clyde case. I don't care if you want to make it look like a book, but does it have to be taller AND wider than a blu-ray case? Why?

[SBrooks1]

Cover art for Texas Chainsaw Massacre....

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

[HollandX]

I very much don't watch horrors.

And that's very good on my wallet. :D

[grif32]

Oh boy I will be all over Chainsaw Massacre

[PrimeBane]

Why is Bee Movie out of stock on Amazon until 7/1?

:(

Because you touch yourself at night. :p

I saw a whole stack at WM last night... but I'm not paying $34 for it.

[Hanky Panky]

Wild Hogs dvd use #02...

Dog Frisbee :D
http://i26.tinypic.com/2qkl181.jpg

[R. Giles]

Wild Hogs dvd use #02...

Dog Frisbee :D
http://i26.tinypic.com/2qkl181.jpg

I don't know a dog that would catch that movie maybe use it as a toilet.

[Hanky Panky]

Hahahaha...

[SBrooks1]

Wild Hogs Blu-ray use # 3 - Shooting range target :D

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

[R. Giles]

Wild Hogs Blu-ray use # 3 - Shooting range target :D

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

I'm impressed the gun still worked after the suck coming from the target.

[Hanky Panky]

Bwahahaha...that's gotta be the best one so far SBrooks! :D

[ewto16]

I'm just glad to see that my movie is being promoted properly now and not as some knock-off DVD. While those options are all valid uses for Wild Hogs, you could indeed double your enjoyment by watching the stunning high-def picture and sound before any of the other uses.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

$8 dlvd? It'll pay for 2/3 of your Quizno's sub.:p

[ewto16]

$8 dlvd? It'll pay for 2/3 of your Quizno's sub.:p

Hmmm....with your $8 and the .33 cents that Holland offered, I'd only be 67 cents away from my sub.

Tempting. What is your zip?

[HollandX]

Wild Hogs Blu-ray use # 4- Starting a fire on a deserted island

http://i26.tinypic.com/2uidr4j.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/j73g9u.jpg

[cochese75]

hahaaha



:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

^ LOL...that bottom pic is hilarious...Tom is exorcising the suckiness! :D

[ewto16]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

These multiple uses of Wild Hogs are only increasing the value and demand.........I hope.

[Chugga]

Seriously I'd buy it off of you just to end your misery if I didn't already own it.

[ewto16]

Seriously I'd buy it off of you just to end your misery if I didn't already own it.

What if you had a friend that wanted to borrow your copy? You wouldn't want to take the chance they might lose it or scratch it up would you?

Ensure yourself from a lack of Wild Hogs. Having a backup is never a bad thing.

[Chugga]

Friends don't let friends borrow movies

[JaylisJayP]

Weird, my Best Buy didn't get in ANY of the war movies yesterday. I have Patton coming from Amazon but I was interested in getting at least 1 more. Might have to try CC or FYE now.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

These multiple uses of Wild Hogs are only increasing the value and demand.........I hope.

You're right. I'm breaking the bank here. $9 dlvd.

[ewto16]

You're right. I'm breaking the bank here. $9 dlvd.

What is your zip?

[Smbdyfnkillme]

What is your zip?

PM

[HollandX]

GRRRRRRRRR!!!

back of Cloverfield BD monster spoils with a picture.

[ewto16]

GRRRRRRRRR!!!

back of Cloverfield BD monster spoils with a picture.

oops? Once you see it, it will make more sense.

[HollandX]

Well I've seen it. But I hate when people come to my house to pick a movie or just rummage through my collection and get art spoiled.

:(

[PrimeBane]

art spoiled? That's a new one... you should trademark it :)

[oaktown2000]

Well I've seen it. But I hate when people come to my house to pick a movie or just rummage through my collection and get art spoiled.

:(


I know.........I was pissed when I picked up "The Assassination Of Jesse James....". It totaly gave away the end of the movie....sonofa*****!!

[Chugga]

Nothing is anywhere near as bad as the back of The Guardian. I remember watching the movie and then checking the back when I was done and seeing "alternate HUGE SPOILER ending". If I had read that before I watched the movie I would have absolutely flipped out.

[larsfan28]

Cover art for Texas Chainsaw Massacre....

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

Does anybody have Dish Network?If so what happened to Monsters HD?I have TCM and Halloween among other horror movies on my dvr.They look really good remastered,is blu ray gonna look better than that?

[Chugga]

Does anybody have Dish Network?If so what happened to Monsters HD?I have TCM and Halloween among other horror movies on my dvr.They look really good remastered,is blu ray gonna look better than that?

Monsters HD was an awesome channel (I used to love watching the old 1950's monster movies in HD) but I don't know I haven't really surfed for that channel in a while so I'm not sure if it's gone or not. I'll check tonight when I go to watch tv. I was so psyched that they added local channels in HD (eliminating the need for my ota antenna - which got in NOTHING) that I haven't even really paid attention to alot of the other HD channels I used to really like.

As for Blu-ray looking better? Yes it definately does. Monsters HD had some pretty high quality stuff but Blu-ray beats out all of the HD channels.

[larsfan28]

Sigh, sounds great, but I won't pay $35 for it. These movies need to come down to about $20 a pop for me or there needs to be a BOGO sale soon. I'm just not that into movies to spend that much on them, especially older titles.

I know thats what kills me you see these guys dvd collections in the thousands,i mean how many times do you actually watch them?I got rid of most of mine quite a while ago, just not worth buying anymore.Esp. when BRD is going to be the standard within the next few years.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Monsters HD was part of the Voom network which Dishnetwork dropped because of contract violations or something of that nature.

[YankeeTim]

could u provide me with the email of the person u got an email back from? my email is tvassas@gmail.com..im tired of waiting for them to send it to me

Thanks

I was told there were some that didn't get sent out or got lost...and that you'd have to call for them to start the process of replacing them, which THEN they said would take another six to eight weeks.

I was NOT waiting, and did some Internet research, found the e-mail addresses for about a dozen executives at Best Buy and e-mailed 4 of them. One of them got back to me with a very nice e-mail, I was contacted the next day by the executive customer service supervisor and got my $100 a week later. I suggested they cancel my rebate gift cards and just issue the same amount separately through their department to expedite the process. The finally agreed to do that.

[JaylisJayP]

could u provide me with the email of the person u got an email back from? my email is tvassas@gmail.com..im tired of waiting for them to send it to me

Thanks

sure, on the way...

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I finally found a copy of Cloverfield...cant wait to hear it tomorrow

[WingNut 25]

I finally found a copy of Cloverfield...cant wait to hear it tomorrow

Did you have trouble with that one? I can't find Rambo but found Cloverfield.

[larsfan28]

Monsters HD was part of the Voom network which Dishnetwork dropped because of contract violations or something of that nature.

Ahh ok,that explains it,all of a sudden those channels were just gone.Even though they showed alot of the same movies over and over,i still liked to watch it.Wish they would bring it back somehow.

[freezerfuel]

Watched my first DVD (borrowed) in a long time... Untraceable. It was pretty good and possibly worth a purchase but I don't think this is out on Blu-ray yet.

I was on the edge of my seat. :p

[freezerfuel]

Okay, just checked DVDAF and it is out, cool!

[SBrooks1]

2 - 8 ft. Rocketfish (Best Buy brand) HDMI cables and 2 Monster HDMI couplings (female on each side)......Retail = $266 - My employee price = $44 :D

[freezerfuel]

So I assume you pay cost. Damn, markup on those things is friggin' unreal.

[SBrooks1]

So I assume you pay cost. Damn, markup on those things is friggin' unreal.

8 ft. HDMI cables that retail for $90 I get for around $6.50 :D

[WingNut 25]

Best Buy rapes customers on accessories, known fact.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Did you have trouble with that one? I can't find Rambo but found Cloverfield.
Yeah, I couldnt find it anywhere yesterday. Walked right into WM tonight and they had one copy left. I still had no luck with TWBB

[WingNut 25]

Glad you found it. BB near me had like 5 copies that I could see on release day. Now to find that damn Rambo BR!!

[PrimeBane]

I finally sold my A35... shipped it out tonight.

Now I'm getting much less grief from the wife for buying the XA2. :)

Next purchase... Onkyo 606. The Canadian price watch begins.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched my first DVD (borrowed) in a long time... Untraceable. It was pretty good and possibly worth a purchase but I don't think this is out on Blu-ray yet.

I was on the edge of my seat. :p

It is on blu-ray.

[YankeeTim]

Do 360 hd dvds and the dvds go for anything on ebay? was thinking of getting rid of all my 20 movies and hd player.

[JaylisJayP]

Do 360 hd dvds and the dvds go for anything on ebay? was thinking of getting rid of all my 20 movies and hd player.

The movies probably will get you a better value than the player...i couldn't sell my add-on for $20.

[grif32]

2 - 8 ft. Rocketfish (Best Buy brand) HDMI cables and 2 Monster HDMI couplings (female on each side)......Retail = $266 - My employee price = $44 :D

Still overpriced :D

[JaylisJayP]

Still overpriced :D

lol:p

[ewto16]

You're right. I'm breaking the bank here. $9 dlvd.

Sold....PM me your addy and I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow.

[Hanky Panky]

Sold....PM me your addy and I'll drop it in the mail tomorrow.

Can it be...you may be finally rid of tha Hogs? If he changes his mind...


Wild Hogs Blu-ray use #5 - Baby bib... :D
http://i28.tinypic.com/2rc7g3a.jpg

[HollandX]

Do 360 hd dvds and the dvds go for anything on ebay? was thinking of getting rid of all my 20 movies and hd player.

The movies probably will get you a better value than the player...i couldn't sell my add-on for $20.

www.bestbuytradein.com will give you a $15 gift card to best buy for the player. no cost to you to ship it to them.

[PrimeBane]

Another nice receiver deal for you Yanks


Onkyo 606 receiver (4 HDMI in) for $404.99 at Circuit City
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=208513&catOid=&cmSearchKeyword=onkyo+606

You need to apply an additional 10% off coupon ZXAKLWWA68.

if you want to make it still cheaper sign-up at fatwallet and get an additional 3% FatWallet CashBack.

Pick-up and regular shipping are free within the USA.

Specs:
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HDMI upconversion: 1080p video is processed as it is, but all other signals can be upscaled to 1080i via HDMI. This upscaling takes the video resolution to pure HD quality. To further improve performance on HD displays, the TX-SR606 features a deinterlacing chip with Faroudja DCDi Edge technology, which effectively eliminates video artifacts.

Dolby True HD and DTS-HD: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD give you a true high definition 7.1 surround sound experience, with several channels of audio each going to a respective speaker. Dolby Digital EX and DTS EX Discrete create an extra, dedicated rear channel from a 5.1 source…giving you a more full surround atmosphere. Dolby Pro Logic IIx produces a 7.1 channel effect from a source with only two channels, while DTS Neo6 does the same for 6.1. You have an abundance of sound options.

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[JaylisJayP]

www.bestbuytradein.com (http://www.bestbuytradein.com) will give you a $15 gift card to best buy for the player. no cost to you to ship it to them.

i'm gonna do that, thank you.

[HollandX]

Rumor Mill: MGM Readying Bond Titles For Blu-ray Release?
Thu Jun 05, 2008 at 12:55 PM ET

The French release of six Bond flicks on Blu-ray this November has hopes high that the same films may find their way to US store shelves before Christmas.

The French website filmsactu.com is reporting today that MGM (via its parent distributor Fox) will release a half-dozen Bond titles on Blu-ray in France on November 5, 2008. The six flicks are reported to be 'Dr No,' 'Thunderball,' 'Live or Let Die,' 'From Russia With Love,' 'Die Another Day' and 'For Your Eyes Only.'

As for the fourteen other unreleased Bond titles ('Casino Royale' is the only 007 flick currently available on Blu-ray), rumor has it that they're planned for release concurrent with the BD release of 'Quantum of Solace,' sometime in the first half of 2009.

Though the French release of these titles doesn't necessarily mean they will also hit shelves stateside, generally Fox/MGM's release of such tentpole titles in France happens concurrently with (or is preceded by) a US release, heightening expectations that a US announcement could be on its way.

We should stress that with no official word from Fox or MGM stateside, all discussion of a US release of the Bond catalogue is purely speculative at this point. Needless to say, we'll keep you posted when and if any official information comes in. Stay tuned...

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I was just about post that ^^^^

[ewto16]

Deepdiscount.com is known for their semi-annual 20% off sale. With any of the following coupons, you'll get 20% off their selection of Blu-ray and DVD movies. Their prices are already reasonable before the coupon, and getting free shipping across the board is certainly a nice addition to this deal. What are we getting? Well, we're squeezing Damages into our much-too-large collection.

DVDTALK
USATODAY
NYTIMES
SUPERSALE
DDDCD
DD1110
DVDPRICESEARCH
LATIMES
ESPN
YAHOO
JIM
WGN

[JaylisJayP]

I usually find Deepdiscount's sales to not be worth it for some reason...i'll have to look through again and see what they have. If I can get a couple of those war movies for like $22 each I might have to bite.

[thaderules]

Noob question regarding PS3. Probably been asked before but didn't see it.

I have my audio connected through optical.

If I put the audio's output to bitstream(instead of PCM) and I choose a TrueHD track (or lossless), do I still get 5.1 or does it go into two channels?

Thanks.

[PrimeBane]

I believe it will downgrade to DD 5.1 or DTS... the PS3 cannot bitstream any lossless audio codec. It will only do 2 channel PCM over optical due to bandwidth.

[thaderules]

Got it. Which one do you prefer?

I've tested both out and I prefer the real 5.1, even though it's not lossless. To me, PCM over optical, choosing the lossless track, is not as wide.

[PrimeBane]

I bitstream and let my receiver decode... sounds pretty damn good IMO. :)

Once I upgrade my receiver I'll send PCM over HDMI.

[cochese75]

i have no clue what you 2 are talking about...:( :cool:





:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Don't feel bad cochese75... this whole HD audio thing can be crazy confusing. :(

[thaderules]

i have no clue what you 2 are talking about...:( :cool:





:spawnorb:

LOL. Even I'm confused with what I wrote.

[thaderules]

I bitstream and let my receiver decode... sounds pretty damn good IMO. :)

Once I upgrade my receiver I'll send PCM over HDMI.

So for the audio tracks do you choose lossless or regular dolby/dts? Or it doesn't matter since it converts it to regular 5.1?

[PrimeBane]

regular since it downgrades

[thaderules]

Cool! Thanks for the help.

[JaylisJayP]

i have no clue what you 2 are talking about...:( :cool:





:spawnorb:

I was in the same boat a few weeks ago. Prime's right, it's WAY more confusing than video.

[cochese75]

Don't feel bad cochese75... this whole HD audio thing can be crazy confusing. :(

I was in the same boat a few weeks ago. Prime's right, it's WAY more confusing than video.

no worries..when i have questions i know where to go :D




:spawnorb:

[HollandX]

Hey PB-- I'll be in Elmira, ON next month. If you start on your moose now, you can meet me there!

[oaktown2000]

*mush........mush........mush.........mush......*

[DEN7ER]

my haul from tues... :)

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/1049/lootnm7.png (http://imageshack.us)

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/7592/35006709sx3.png (http://imageshack.us)

i like the alternate blu-ray box art better!!! :D:D:D

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/376/twbbjt6.png (http://imageshack.us)

coincidently... i've got a S.E. "There will be Blood" in MINT condition for sale. was never even watched :o

[HollandX]

where did you get that art? of his head...

[IceRat]

sleeve is reversible

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ I think the box art is reversable for the blu-ray, right?

[HollandX]

no freakin way

that's awesome.

if you had a milkshake, and I had a straw... I'd totally flip them around like that cover.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a Onkyo 505 and just bought a Velodyne VRP Series 10" sub. I'm getting little to no base. I have the sub set to "on" on the receiver and everything cranked up on the sub but still very little base.

Anyone have any insight?

[DEN7ER]

maybe a setting on the receiver?

did you hook up the speakers to the sub?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

no just hooked up the sub to the receiver

[SBrooks1]

I have a Onkyo 505 and just bought a Velodyne VRP Series 10" sub. I'm getting little to no base. I have the sub set to "on" on the receiver and everything cranked up on the sub but still very little base.

Anyone have any insight?

It's spelled "bass" ;)

[PrimeBane]

Hey PB-- I'll be in Elmira, ON next month. If you start on your moose now, you can meet me there!

The moose is in the shop... had a bad dust up with a pack of beavers. They look tame and cute, but they're vicious bastards in packs.

Why the hell would you want to go to Ontario... all the action (and $$$) is in Alberta. :D

[PrimeBane]

I have a Onkyo 505 and just bought a Velodyne VRP Series 10" sub. I'm getting little to no base. I have the sub set to "on" on the receiver and everything cranked up on the sub but still very little base.

Anyone have any insight?

hmmm... is the receiver getting the correct signal from the BD or HD DVD player? Last time I saw this happen, the receiver wasn't receiving a true 5.1 signal to decode.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

i have a 3.1 set-up ;) Bass tastes good :D

[PrimeBane]

lol :D

Stick a DVD in a player and set it to bitstream... the DD or DTS logo should light up. If the base still isn't working then... well, I'm stumped at that point.

Did you read the instruction manual? ;)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I can get the bass to work but only seems to kick with low freq.

[WingNut 25]

Season 4 of Rescue Me is totally not worth buying. Worst season so far.

[DEN7ER]

Season 4 of Rescue Me is totally not worth buying. Worst season so far.

honestly, i almost agree. but its my favorite show, i have all the seasons and it even picked up the second half of the season
:o

[grif32]

I can get the bass to work but only seems to kick with low freq.

Go into the settings of your Onkyo and turn up the sub in there. What is your Crossover set at?

Try setting it to 80hz - 120Hz

Also set all your speakers to Small

Did you run Audyssey 2EQ" Auto room calibration w/Microphone

Put in 30 days of Night if you own it. Thats pretty much bass throughout the movie.

Chris

[grif32]

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on special from Friday, June 6 until Tuesday, June 10:

$7.99
Blackbeard
Curse of King Tut's Tomb
10.5: Apocalypse
Poseidon Adventure
Final Days of Planet Earth
Category 7
No Gut No Glory
The Last Sentinel

$13.99
Goodfellas
Blood Diamond
Last Samurai
Eyes Wide Shut
Training Day
Bullitt
Blazing Saddles
Alexander Revisted
Deliverance
Dog Day Afternoon
The Getaway
Lethal Weapon

$19.99
Blade Runner

$27.99
Meet the Spartans
Semi-Pro
Longest Day
Sand Pebbles
Patton
Cloverfield
There Will be Blood

$28.99
The Eye

[ewto16]

I can get the bass to work but only seems to kick with low freq.

I know nothing about how your HT is setup, but it sounds like a crossover issue. I know on the subs in my car, I can set the crossover on my amp to determine what frequency gets sent to the subs. I can control the peak range of frequency that is sent to them, so only low bass comes through them.

Sounds like your crossover, if there is one, is set too low.

[JaylisJayP]

Chugga, did you ever watch The Air I Breathe? If so, how was it and the disc?

[Hanky Panky]

Thanks for the heads up...I'll have to swing by my Fry's this weekend.

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on special from Friday, June 6 until Tuesday, June 10:

$7.99
Blackbeard
Curse of King Tut's Tomb
10.5: Apocalypse
Poseidon Adventure
Final Days of Planet Earth
Category 7
No Gut No Glory
The Last Sentinel

$13.99
Goodfellas
Blood Diamond
Last Samurai
Eyes Wide Shut
Training Day
Bullitt
Blazing Saddles
Alexander Revisted
Deliverance
Dog Day Afternoon
The Getaway
Lethal Weapon

$19.99
Blade Runner

$27.99
Meet the Spartans
Semi-Pro
Longest Day
Sand Pebbles
Patton
Cloverfield
There Will be Blood

$28.99
The Eye

[PrimeBane]

JR BD sale (Sony titles) $7.99 to $10.99

http://www.jr.com/promotion/listContent.jsp?promoName=bluraypromotion&subFolder=1099&JRSource=chemail.weekendSale.20080606

[johnnyknoxsvill]

its says DVD but dont see any BD ttitles

[PrimeBane]

Click on the link for each movie... it shows the format available for each. The BD version is usually the one at the bottom. :)

[SBrooks1]

Blu-ray hit a new milestone with 10% marketshare....

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

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

[HollandX]

Why the hell would you want to go to Ontario

tim m'fing hortons.

oh and to visit some people.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Godfather Trilogy coming in Sept. according to this. hope its true

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=57297

[HollandX]

um.

Which one of you broke Amazon?

Http/1.1 Service Unavailable

[PrimeBane]

tim m'fing hortons.

oh and to visit some people.

We have Timmys here too... and Alberta Beef :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I think it was Ewto trying to sell his copy of Wild Hogs on there ;)

[SBrooks1]

I believe "vindication" is the word I'm looking for... :D

"Because of Blu-ray's expanded capacity, we are able to elevate the bit rate used for the picture as well as present uncompressed audio in the form of Dolby True HD," said Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount Pictures.

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/questex/hom852698WCB/index.php#/12 - Page 10

[grif32]

um.

Which one of you broke Amazon?

Sbrooks. Thats why BD has 10% market share now :D

[grif32]

I believe "vindication" is the word I'm looking for... :D

Nothing we already didnt know :confused:.

[SBrooks1]

Nothing we already didnt know :confused:.

I posted that for Primebane ;)

[PrimeBane]

I love you too Brooksie :p

Honestly, I doubt the increased bitrate will improove the picture. The movie already looks stunningly good. If anything improove the picture, it's will be the new encode (why they went AVC in the first place still boggles my mind).

[Hanky Panky]

I think it was Ewto trying to sell his copy of Wild Hogs on there ;)

Somebody mention tha Ewto's Hogs? Hmmm?

Wild Hogs Blu-ray use #06...Heavy Duty Kitty Litter :D

http://i31.tinypic.com/1116xpl.jpg

[SBrooks1]

bwahaahahahaa :D

[ewto16]

Can someone explain the chart on the right to me? Does that mean that that for all the sales of the Rambo Trilogy that almost 70% of them were on Blu-ray? That can't be right, can it?


Blu-ray hit a new milestone with 10% marketshare....

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

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

[ewto16]

um.

Which one of you broke Amazon?

The people looking for the MGS PS3 bundle I beleive. How crazy is that?

[ewto16]

These have all been great. Really.....I've laughed at all of them.

Somebody mention tha Ewto's Hogs? Hmmm?

Wild Hogs Blu-ray use #06...Heavy Duty Kitty Litter :D

http://i31.tinypic.com/1116xpl.jpg

[Hanky Panky]

These have all been great. Really.....I've laughed at all of them.

Unless there's a bit of sarcasm in there, it sounds like I have your blessing to crank out 94 more of these...excellent. :p

[grif32]

Can someone explain the chart on the right to me? Does that mean that that for all the sales of the Rambo Trilogy that almost 70% of them were on Blu-ray? That can't be right, can it?

That sounds about right since they had a great price for it on amazon and the with Rambo coming out people bought them up.

I highly doubt they sold to many SD DVD copies of Rambo since most already own it.

[ewto16]

Unless there's a bit of sarcasm in there, it sounds like I have your blessing to crank out 94 more of these...excellent. :p

Nope, I've really been laughing my butt off. They are funny!! :p

[ewto16]

All four Jack Ryan movies July 29th.

[JaylisJayP]

All four Jack Ryan movies July 29th.

I can be one of the few to say I already have these on HD DVD :p

They all look great by the way.

[ewto16]

I can be one of the few to say I already have these on HD DVD :p

They all look great by the way.

What is this HD DVD you speak of? Is it an old and extinct format? ;)

[HollandX]

We have Timmys here too... and Alberta Beef :D

Ew. :p

I'm going to visit the Snyder's. Later this year will be 5 years since the accident. :(

[HollandX]

What is this HD DVD you speak of? Is it an old and extinct format? ;)

Only because they didn't have the rights to Wild Hogs. :mad:

[Chugga]

Only because they didn't have the rights to Wild Hogs. :mad:

It's true to because if you think about it, if HD DVD had the rights to Wild Hogs then it would also have the rights to Disney and if HD DVD had Disney then I think Warner would have chosen to go HD DVD also.

So when you think about it, Wild Hogs was the deciding factor on the high def format war.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

how dare this make it to the 2nd page ;)

[JaylisJayP]

how dare this make it to the 2nd page ;)


:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[johnnyknoxsvill]

here is some news that I hope is true. Kingpin Aug 26th

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7677953&style=movie

Supertroopers as well on the 26th

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7680600

Also Dodgeball

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinf...56&style=movie

[JaylisJayP]

Supertroopers = Greatness

[grif32]

Watched Kung Fu Panda. It was ok. Was hoping for a little better. But I think what took away from this was the people in front on us.

The lady had a 1 year old that kept walking around and she kept getting up. Thats why I HATE the moives and just watch them at the house.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Kung Fu Panda. It was ok. Was hoping for a little better. But I think what took away from this was the people in front on us.

The lady had a 1 year old that kept walking around and she kept getting up. Thats why I HATE the moives and just watch them at the house.

People are total idiots, and incredibly inconsiderate. I'm seriously not taking my son to a movie until he's like 6 years old. :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

This is what my new setup will be

Sony 720 Done, bought for $224 at Frys
Polk RC80i 2-way in-ceiling
Polk monitor 50 floorstanding
Polk CS1 Center
Bic H-100 sub

What do you guys think?

[JaylisJayP]

This is what my new setup will be

Sony 720
Polk RC80i 2-way in-ceiling
Polk monitor 50 floorstanding
Polk CS1 Center
Bic H-100 sub

What do you guys think?


Should be pretty sweet.

[Kleptos18]

People are total idiots, and incredibly inconsiderate. I'm seriously not taking my son to a movie until he's like 6 years old. :D

Just depends on the kid. We've been taking my son (5) since he was 3. He's never had any problems :)

And I loved Kung Fu Panda. Jack Black was great, as were the other Ninjas.

[freezerfuel]

Got around to watching Commando and the last version I owned was on VHS. PQ wasn't amazing but really good for an older movie. Also what a just plain awesome movie. The last 20 minutes where he pretty much destroyed an army gives John Rambo a run for his money.

[grif32]

Just depends on the kid. We've been taking my son (5) since he was 3. He's never had any problems :)

And I loved Kung Fu Panda. Jack Black was great, as were the other Ninjas.

I will grab it on BR once it comes out and watch it again. I would probably loved the movie but really could not enjoy it.

I dont mind kids laughing out loud or stuff like that but when people are AlWAYS getting up in front of you cashing their kids all over the theater is where I have the problem.

There were 8 of us that I paid for because of the little one's b-day. After food and movies is wasnt cheap and I felt bad for the kids and other adults with us that couldnt really enjoy it.

[grif32]

BB B2G1 deal

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat153200050005

Not very good IMO but I will post anyway

Seems like they jacked up the prices for this deal.

[JaylisJayP]

BB B2G1 deal

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat153200050005

Not very good IMO but I will post anyway

Seems like they jacked up the prices for this deal.

Not a bad selection of titles, but yeah, the prices are prohibitive. But I think that's what they always are, at least in store.

[R. Giles]

Not a bad selection of titles, but yeah, the prices are prohibitive. But I think that's what they always are, at least in store.

Those are normal prices for in store sometimes worse. They also have select titles for 19.99

[Kleptos18]

I will grab it on BR once it comes out and watch it again. I would probably loved the movie but really could not enjoy it.

I dont mind kids laughing out loud or stuff like that but when people are AlWAYS getting up in front of you cashing their kids all over the theater is where I have the problem.

There were 8 of us that I paid for because of the little one's b-day. After food and movies is wasnt cheap and I felt bad for the kids and other adults with us that couldnt really enjoy it.

I hear ya. When we took our son to his first move (TMNT) I told my wife, if he doesn't sit still and be semi-quiet we'll leave and he won't go to a movie till he's older. But, we got lucky. He loves movies. He's been to alot of movies and never has any major problems. Iron Man was a little loud for him, but he was good through it.

[SBrooks1]

Today we had a morning meeting at Best Buy and they played a video produced by corporate. It was a cover of the Van Halen music video "Right Now" talking about things going on in technology and Best Buy. They had a HD DVD player show up on screen and it said "Right now, your HD DVD player is worth $10......$9.....$8.....$7.....$5.....$2....$1. Pretty funny. :D

[JaylisJayP]

Today we had a morning meeting at Best Buy and they played a video produced by corporate. It was a cover of the Van Halen music video "Right Now" talking about things going on in technology and Best Buy. They had a HD DVD player show up on screen and it said "Right now, your HD DVD player is worth $10......$9.....$8.....$7.....$5.....$2....$1. Pretty funny. :D

I sat here for 5 minutes thinking up two medicore comebacks to this, but I think I'll settle on :rolleyes:

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ oh, might as well throw in - "sucks you had to work on a Sunday" for good measure :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I returned the Sony 720 back to Fry's and priced matched over at BB and got it for a total of $214:D

[grif32]

Today we had a morning meeting at Best Buy and they played a video produced by corporate. It was a cover of the Van Halen music video "Right Now" talking about things going on in technology and Best Buy. They had a HD DVD player show up on screen and it said "Right now, your HD DVD player is worth $10......$9.....$8.....$7.....$5.....$2....$1. Pretty funny. :D

Funny how some people can not let HD DVD die. :rolleyes:

My thoughts are why talk about something like HD DVD when people at BB can talk about more better things like educating their employee's so they do not sound so stupid given out info :D.

I can see the meeting now:

Manager - OK team we are here to talk to you about HD DVD and make fun of it.

Sbrooks - He He I think I just pissed my pants laughing (thinking of PB and his HD DVD collection)

Manager - I would talk about more serious stuff and try to educate you people but lets just forget about that right now because its a lost cause and watch this HD DVD video.

Sbrooks - Wow!!! Man that was close. The only thing I could have talked about was HD DVD..






j/k sbrooks.. Sucks you have to work sundays

[PrimeBane]

Rumors won't die about a 360 with BD... supposedly there will be an announcement from MS tomorrow.

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/08/ms-to-release-blu-ray-drive-on-monday/

[PrimeBane]

www.sigelectronics.com has a Father's Day sale on right now.

If you didn't buy them at the time, a handful of titles are $14.99

Juno
Enchanted
I Am Legend
Predator
Legend of the Waterhorse
Surf's Up
Underworld
Walk Hard
300
Big Fish

Standard North American shipping is $7.99, so it's probably not worth your while unless you order at least 3 titles.

And if you order 10 BDs, you get 10% off.

[R. Giles]

Thanks picking up Juno, Underworld, Big Fish for 14.99 then picking up 2 more I want.

[HollandX]

Rumors won't die about a 360 with BD... supposedly there will be an announcement from MS tomorrow.

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/08/ms-to-release-blu-ray-drive-on-monday/:O

although i don't really get the upstaging... 3g iphone >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> bd on xbox. and they'll sell a hell of a lot more iphones than bd 360s... but it's still exciting if true

[Kleptos18]

:O

although i don't really get the upstaging... 3g iphone >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> bd on xbox. and they'll sell a hell of a lot more iphones than bd 360s... but it's still exciting if true

i'll buy a bd 360 if they have a black one.

Then i'll get rid of my ps3.

[SBrooks1]

j/k sbrooks.. Sucks you have to work sundays

I don't work on Saturday's or Sunday's but every so often we have mandatory meetings I have to attend :(

[MattW62001]

What's the deal with Once Upon A Time In Mexico? They show it on the bd previews but we still don't have it. What's the hold up? On highdefdigest they have it listed with a pending release. What gives?

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Patton on blu tonight. What a hell of a movie. Such a well done disc, too. I'd have paid $50 for this one.

[PrimeBane]

What's the deal with Once Upon A Time In Mexico? They show it on the bd previews but we still don't have it. What's the hold up? On highdefdigest they have it listed with a pending release. What gives?

There's lots of movies like that... studios change their mind all the time.

We're still waiting for The Shawshank Redemption from the earliest Warner HD releases. :(

[IceRat]

Watched Patton on blu tonight. What a hell of a movie. Such a well done disc, too. I'd have paid $50 for this one.
don't say that too loud... prices are already high enough

[JaylisJayP]

Also watched Tokyo Drift HD DVD tonight....not a $50 movie, but I did enjoy it. The Vin cameo at the end was kinda ******ed, though.

[Chugga]

You mean his cameo was awesome right?

[Kleptos18]

There's lots of movies like that... studios change their mind all the time.

We're still waiting for The Shawshank Redemption from the earliest Warner HD releases. :(

I'm waiting on Sin City. My wife actually keeps asking me about it.

[grif32]

Rumors won't die about a 360 with BD... supposedly there will be an announcement from MS tomorrow.

http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/08/ms-to-release-blu-ray-drive-on-monday/

No Xbox 360 BR

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/08/robbie-bach-says-no-zune-phone-no-xbox-blu-ray-maybe-a-touch/

So who knows who is telling the truth.

[freezerfuel]

I'm waiting on Sin City. My wife actually keeps asking me about it.

Me too. Sin City is one of the few DVD's I kept and will continue to keep until a suitable replacement comes along.

[JaylisJayP]

You mean his cameo was awesome right?

"You know this ain't no 10-second race."

"I got nothing but time."



...truly awesome.

[HollandX]

Ok.

If you were a BOGO...

Where would you be?

[grif32]

Ok.

If you were a BOGO...

Where would you be?

The same place you would find HD DVD's :D

I wouldnt count on any Bogo's anytime soon. Maybe more towards the holidays. But you never know.

[HollandX]

WRONG.

That is a NEGATIVE answer. YOU are a NEGATIVE NANCY.

We will not have negative answers around here. Only POSITIVE answers. You need to be POSITIVE PATTY.

SO.

The CORRECT answer is:

"hopefully on amazon.com tomorrow. let's hold hands and pray."

[HollandX]

but that hd dvd line was funny. :D

[ewto16]

SBrooks, any idea if BB is matching the $100GC offer at Wal-Mart this week on the MGS4 PS3 bundle?

I've called 9 wal-marts today and they must have the stupidest employees ever. No one has any clue what I'm talking about and no one will look it up for me with the UPC code. They insist that if it isn't in the case, it doesn't exist.

[ewto16]

The same place you would find HD DVD's :D

I wouldnt count on any Bogo's anytime soon. Maybe more towards the holidays. But you never know.

Are you still looking for Wii Fit? I'll have one to sell next week.

[PrimeBane]

I'm waiting on Sin City. My wife actually keeps asking me about it.

Me too. Sin City is one of the few DVD's I kept and will continue to keep until a suitable replacement comes along.

Don't hold your breath... last I heard, Sin City was tied up in legal with the Weinstein split. :(

Which is really too bad, because this film POPS! in HD. :D

[Hanky Panky]

Hey fellas...here's a few $20 deals for this week at BB and CC...

LOOK! It's Ewto's Tha Hogs! :D
http://i31.tinypic.com/29xbs09.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/pvkeu.jpg

[grif32]

Hey fellas...here's a few $20 deals for this week at BB and CC...

LOOK! It's Ewto's Tha Hogs! :D
http://i31.tinypic.com/29xbs09.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/pvkeu.jpg


I AM LEGEND is $13.95 on Walmart.com. On-line only. Have them ship to the store and get free shipping.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9120638

[R. Giles]

The only movies from those list I want are the two Pirate movies.

[grif32]

Are you still looking for Wii Fit? I'll have one to sell next week.

Yes! Have had Zero Luck. I was hoping to find one local to save on shipping.

How much are you asking with shipping?

Thanks
Chris

[grif32]

WRONG.

That is a NEGATIVE answer. YOU are a NEGATIVE NANCY.

We will not have negative answers around here. Only POSITIVE answers. You need to be POSITIVE PATTY.

SO.

The CORRECT answer is:

"hopefully on amazon.com tomorrow. let's hold hands and pray."

Sorry How about this:

B2G4 free at all BB's and CC's tomorrow only from 1pm - 1:01 pm

[HollandX]

Sorry How about this:

B2G4 free at all BB's and CC's tomorrow only from 1pm - 1:15 pm

:eek:

Is that board time or real time?

What time is board time?

[HollandX]

Hey with the old school 360. Does it upconvert standard dvds? Over component? VGA?

How does the converter compare to other standalone ones?

[PrimeBane]

Only over VGA on 360s sans HDMI.

Reviews have slammed the 360 for it's poor upconverting capabilities on DVDs.

[HollandX]

pwn.

[grif32]

Only over VGA on 360s sans HDMI.

Reviews have slammed the 360 for it's poor upconverting capabilities on DVDs.

Yeah its pretty bad.

PS3 even with the current FW is not the best either. I think my HD DVD XA1 beats the PS3 hands down.

[ToightLikeATiger]

I AM LEGEND is $13.95 on Walmart.com. On-line only. Have them ship to the store and get free shipping.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9120638

Damn went to go get it and now its OUT OF STOCK :mad:

[JaylisJayP]

Hey with the old school 360. Does it upconvert standard dvds? Over component? VGA?

How does the converter compare to other standalone ones?

I think only with VGA....pretty sure it will not upscale over component.

[JaylisJayP]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

All over this one. Haven't seen Daywatch yet, but Nigh****ch is a favorite of mine.


http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Fox_Plans_Night_Watch,_Day_Watch_Blu-ray_Releases/1806

[mikedanger]

Damn went to go get it and now its OUT OF STOCK :mad:

in stock now...

[oaktown2000]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

All over this one. Haven't seen Daywatch yet, but Nigh****ch is a favorite of mine.


http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Fox_Plans_Night_Watch,_Day_Watch_Blu-ray_Releases/1806


Sweet. I'll be getting those for sure.

[HollandX]

Best Buy to compete with Amazon Prime

Introducing Premier Silver!

Step up to even more points, perks and services when you achieve Reward Zone® program Premier Silver status. Simply spend $2,500 at Best Buy during a calendar year, and you'll automatically be upgraded to this higher level of rewards and recognition!

And if you're a Reward Zone® program MasterCard cardmember, you'll receive Premier Silver status for spending $2,500 anywhere on your Reward Zone program MasterCard in a calendar year - whether at Best Buy or anywhere else MasterCard is accepted.

More points

Premier Silver status earns you a 25% point bonus on all points you earn at Best Buy. If you make purchases with a RewardZone program MasterCard, your point bonus is 50% on nearly all Best Buy in-store and BestBuy.com purchases.

More perks

As a Premier Silver member, you can bank points until you're ready to use them. You'll also be at the top of every VIP list when Best Buy hosts concerts, sporting events and private shopping events in your area.

As a Premier Silver member, you can continue receiving reward certificates automatically or bank points until you're ready to use them. You can save up for a big certificate, or redeem your points using the Awards Catalog for unique products, services and experiences available exclusively to Premier Silver members.

You'll also be at the top of every VIP list when Best Buy hosts concerts, sporting events and private shopping events in your area.

More convenience

Benefits such as a 45-day extended return policy on in-store purchases, plus free standard shipping on BestBuy.com purchases available later this year, will make shopping more convenient than ever. You'll also have access to a dedicated Premier Silver service line to get questions answered fast.

More services

Premier Silver status also entitles you to a complimentary annual Geek Squad® home theater consultation* - a $99.99 value! During the consultation, you'll also get a coupon for $100 off any future Best Buy home theater purchase totaling $499 or more.

Plus, get a complimentary six-month trial of the Geek Squad® Online Data Backup Service - a fast, simple and secure solution for backing up your important PC files and photos.

Every purchase adds up

With so many holidays and events in our lives, it's amazing how quickly you can achieve Premier Silver status. Here's just one example of how a family could reach the $2,500 requirement between now and the end of the year:

How easy is it to earn? See for yourself
Event Gift Total
Nephew's graduation (June) Best Buy gift card $25
Sister's birthday (September) iPod shuffle $50
iTunes gift card $25
Computer update (October) Laptop computer $800
Printer $150
Software for laptop $100
Printer ink and paper $150
School sports events (August) Digital camera $450
"Big" Christmas gift for kids Xbox 360 console $350
5 games $300
Family movie nights (throughout year) 5 DVD classics $100
$2,500

The benefits are too good to miss. Start working toward your Premier Silver status today!

[HollandX]

since i mostly buy blu-rays, i'm happier with prime since amazon almost always pwns best buy pricing. but if i happen to fall into the $2500 limitation for some reason, cool. but i won't strive for it.

i'm sure if chugga logs into his reward zone account, he'll already be silver :D

[HollandX]

HOLY GOOD PRICE ON 3:10 TO YUMA!

$14.95-- http://www.amazon.com/3-Yuma-Blu-ray-Christian-Bale/dp/B000XRO3MQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1213051808&sr=8-3

:( That I spent way more.

[JaylisJayP]

since i mostly buy blu-rays, i'm happier with prime since amazon almost always pwns best buy pricing. but if i happen to fall into the $2500 limitation for some reason, cool. but i won't strive for it.

i'm sure if chugga logs into his reward zone account, he'll already be silver :D

The problem with their little chart on getting to $2,500 is that people don't buy all that crap in one year, and they definitely don't buy all that stuff every year.

I guess if you're buying a TV or something and get BB to price match, then it's cool. I've found there are too many different options for getting to videogames and movies than being forced to stick to Best Buy just to build up my reward zone points, which are far too small for the amount they make you spend anyway.

Spencers gifts of all places gives you $5 for every $50 you spend. Best Buy is basically $5 for every $250. I save more than that just buying 1 movie from Amazon instead of BB.

[IceRat]

from BB's 6/15 - 21 circular ... unknown what the 40 movies are at this point in time

2 Blu-Ray Movies For $30 or 1 For $19.99:

Please note that on Page #13 there is a mention of a Buy 2 Blu-Ray Movies For $30 or 1 for $19.99. It is on a selection of 40 movies in store or online at BestBuy.com / dvdblurayoffer // Here’s a direct link to the sale and I’ll try to add them after the main thread goes up ~~~ Speedy1961

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspa...rdr0001488

[HollandX]

from BB's 6/15 - 21 circular ... unknown what the 40 movies are at this point in time

2 Blu-Ray Movies For $30 or 1 For $19.99:

Please note that on Page #13 there is a mention of a Buy 2 Blu-Ray Movies For $30 or 1 for $19.99. It is on a selection of 40 movies in store or online at BestBuy.com / dvdblurayoffer // Here’s a direct link to the sale and I’ll try to add them after the main thread goes up ~~~ Speedy1961

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspa...rdr0001488

There are periods in your link.

[JaylisJayP]

from BB's 6/15 - 21 circular ... unknown what the 40 movies are at this point in time

2 Blu-Ray Movies For $30 or 1 For $19.99:

Please note that on Page #13 there is a mention of a Buy 2 Blu-Ray Movies For $30 or 1 for $19.99. It is on a selection of 40 movies in store or online at BestBuy.com / dvdblurayoffer // Here’s a direct link to the sale and I’ll try to add them after the main thread goes up ~~~ Speedy1961

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspa...rdr0001488


hmm......well we should know by Thursday or so what the movies are.

[IceRat]

There are periods in your link.
fixed

and...

hmm......well we should know by Thursday or so what the movies are.
revealed

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat151000050004&DCMP=rdr0001488


Donnie Brasco - Widescreen Subtitle AC3 Dolby - Blu-ray Disc
Hellboy (Unrated) - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Blade Runner - Widescreen Collector's Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Fantastic Four - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby Dts - Blu-ray Disc
Scary Movie - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Stargate - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby Dts - Blu-ray Disc
Terminator 2: Judgment Day - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby - Blu-ray Disc
Memoirs of a Geisha - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
28 Days Later - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Tears of the Sun - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Remember the Titans - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
The Departed - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Crimson Tide - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Happy Feet - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
GoodFellas - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Resident Evil: Apocalypse - Blu-ray Disc
The Transporter - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby Dts - Blu-ray Disc
The Rookie - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Resident Evil - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Pan's Labyrinth - Subtitle - Blu-ray Disc
Total Recall - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby Dts - Blu-ray Disc
Gattaca - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Hitch - Blu-ray Disc
300 - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Behind Enemy Lines - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby Dts - Blu-ray Disc
The Usual Suspects - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle Dolby - Blu-ray Disc
Appleseed Ex Machina - Widescreen - Blu-ray Disc
Black Hawk Down - Blu-ray Disc
50 First Dates - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Rock (1996) - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Rent - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
The Legend of Zorro - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Troy - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
The Patriot (Spanish) - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
A Few Good Men - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Bram Stoker's Dracula - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Con Air - Blu-ray Disc
A Knight's Tale - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
Hostel - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - Blu-ray Disc
The Punisher - Widescreen Subtitle Dolby - Blu-ray Disc