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

[TastySweetNutz]

Off Topic, but have you guys seen what the new Sportspicks packaging looks like with the cardboard?

Holy crap am I glad I'm not a MOMC collector anymore.

Thanks for the painful reminder. It will make my MOMC collection lose that awe factor with those lined up next to them. *BARF*

[TastySweetNutz]

Who's getting what tomorrow?

I'm picking up a couple used movies with my FYE credit and probably getting MIB and Ax Murderer...

Probably just Rewind but my patience has been good lately so I may just wait it out.

[JaylisJayP]

Thanks for the painful reminder. It will make my MOMC collection lose that awe factor with those lined up next to them. *BARF*

Sorry, man. I just saw them for the first time tonight. They look like SLUs.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im done buying movies brand new unless it is something i dont want to wait for. Otherwise I will just wait for the FYE 40% off coupons that happen almost once a month here

[JaylisJayP]

Im done buying movies brand new unless it is something i dont want to wait for. Otherwise I will just wait for the FYE 40% off coupons that happen almost once a month here

If only we all could live in your wonderful world of used blu-rays! :p

[Chugga]

Those packages are absolutely awful. As someone who hangs their SP's on the wall the thought of that massive cardboard backing taking up most of my wall is killing me. I don't mind if they switch to cardboard but my lord that tab is complete crap.

[TastySweetNutz]

Those packages are absolutely awful. As someone who hangs their SP's on the wall the thought of that massive cardboard backing taking up most of my wall is killing me. I don't mind if they switch to cardboard but my lord that tab is complete crap.

Same here. It's not like I have a lot of wall space to begin with, but then to waste much needed space for a flap that just showcases a logo. It's beyond me...

But to keep this in line with the thread. I got the Han**** trailer BR with my purchase of MGS4 today.

[Chugga]

For anyone thinking of picking up Men In Black today (like I was) apparently if you wait $5 you can grab it for $19.99 at Target. Same for Be Kind Rewind and Fool's Gold, both will be marked down to $24.99 next week at Best Buy. I'll pick up BKR regardless, but makes more sense to wait on MIB now.

[grif32]

CC has MIB for $19.95 plus you get $7.50 in movie cash to see Hanc@ck.

[SBrooks1]

Grabbing MIB today. $18.50 with my discount. :D

[grif32]

Grabbing MIB today. $18.50 with my discount. :D

Doesnt seem that much of a discount. How much does BB have it for? $24.95?

CC has it for $19.99 couldnt you price match then use your discount :D.

[burngwngs]

I'm getting MIB as well. Mostly because it will basically comes out to like $10 because it comes with a movie ticket for Handpipi. Do the math and you'll see where I'm getting. LOL

[JaylisJayP]

I'll just price match at Best Buy for $19.99 and get the Hanc-ck disc, too.

[JaylisJayP]

I think every copy of MIB has the movie bucks in it, not just CC, at least that's my thought after seeing it on a copy at FYE last night.

[freezerfuel]

Who wants to trade HD DVD's/Blu-rays? I have about 8 crappy impulse buys I'm sure someone will love. :D No Wild Hogs please.

That sucks about Before The Devil Knows You're Dead Grif... I thought it was mehhhh... okay... but doubt I would have watched it again.

Click on the other hand was pretty good... it was sad when his dog died and he didn't know it. :(

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ I have a few HD DVDs I'd be willing to trade for just about anything from either format I don't already own.

Dead Silence
Inside Man
possibly Wolf Creek
Black X-Mas

[JaylisJayP]

I thought Before The Devil was a hell of a movie the whole way through.

[JaylisJayP]

Also have Halo 3, Tomb Raider Legend on 360 and NHL 2K7 of PS3 available for trade for just about anything.

[SBrooks1]

Transformers one week and then the next.... :eek:

'Kill Bill' Coming to Blu-ray this September

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6139/original.jpeg

At last confirming one of their most sought-after catalog titles, Disney has set a September debut for Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill.'

Disney/Miramax will bow 'Kill Bill: Volume One' and 'Kill Bill: Volume Two' concurrently on September 9, marking the film's first-ever domestic debut on high-def.

Given the early lead time of the announcement, there are no tech specs or supplement details released as of yet. We also have yet to receive word from Disney whether the films will be presented in their R-rated theatrical or uncut versions, or whether a two-pack bundle will be made available. Needless to say, we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail for each volume has been set at $34.95 a pop.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney/Disc_Announcements/Kill_Bill_Coming_to_Blu-ray_this_September/1829

[freezerfuel]

^^^ I have a few HD DVDs I'd be willing to trade for just about anything from either format I don't already own.

Dead Silence
Inside Man
possibly Wolf Creek
Black X-Mas


Interested in Black X-mas and Dead Silence. Anything here interest you?

Even Almighty
Jarhead
We Were Soldiers
Blue Planet
Alpha Dog
Apollo 13
Dog Day Afternoon
Freedom Writers
Inside Man (I'll list it even tho you already have it)
Out of Sight
What Dreams May Come
Zodiac

Harts War
We Own The Night

Huh, guess I had more than 8.

[SBrooks1]

August 12th :cool:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/thedoorsr1bluraypic.jpg

[freezerfuel]

We also have yet to receive word from Disney whether the films will be presented in their R-rated theatrical or uncut versions

Probably rated "R".

Then later uncut.

Then rated "R" the whole story or whatever it's called

Then uncut whole story.

:eek:

[JaylisJayP]

Interested in Black X-mas and Dead Silence. Anything here interest you?

Even Almighty
Jarhead
We Were Soldiers
Blue Planet
Alpha Dog
Apollo 13
Dog Day Afternoon
Freedom Writers
Inside Man (I'll list it even tho you already have it)
Out of Sight
What Dreams May Come
Zodiac

Harts War
We Own The Night

Huh, guess I had more than 8.

hmmm...not really, any games you're looking to get rid of?

[JaylisJayP]

$34.95 MSRP means no cheaper than about $48 for the pair on Amazon. Still getthing them.

[freezerfuel]

Not much unfortunately.

Manhunt 2 and Spyro for Wii
Rainbow Six Vegas and Motorstorm for PS3

[grif32]

I thought Before The Devil was a hell of a movie the whole way through.

I thought it was ok but the ONLY problem I had was SPOLIERS:





































All the flashbacks. And then playing the same damn scene over and over again. Just got annoying.

[grif32]

Who wants to trade HD DVD's/Blu-rays? I have about 8 crappy impulse buys I'm sure someone will love. :D No Wild Hogs please.

That sucks about Before The Devil Knows You're Dead Grif... I thought it was mehhhh... okay... but doubt I would have watched it again.

Click on the other hand was pretty good... it was sad when his dog died and he didn't know it. :(

Yeah click was a GREAT Movie. Funny, Sad very emotional but I thought it was great. I watched it so many times tho.

[JaylisJayP]

I thought it was ok but the ONLY problem I had was SPOLIERS:





































All the flashbacks. And then playing the same damn scene over and over again. Just got annoying.

Yeah, fair enough....

[grif32]

My BR Trades:

Simpsons
Layer Cake
Spider Man 3
Usual Suspects
Donnie Brasco
Big Fish
Full Metal Jacket (both editions)
No Country for Old Men

Just a few for now I will have more posted later today or tomorrow.

Chris

[grif32]

I think every copy of MIB has the movie bucks in it, not just CC, at least that's my thought after seeing it on a copy at FYE last night.

Sbrooks can you verify this. If thats the case then BB would be the way to go with the free Han**** disc.

Thanks
Chris

[SBrooks1]

The only copies of MIB that have the move cash are the ones with a sticker on the front of the slip cover that mentions Hanc@ck. You have to peel off the sticker that reveals a code on the back you enter on a web site to print out the movie cash. And believe me, the sticker is on there with glue that you will HATE. So if you want to save your slip cover's condition then be careful when taking it off.

[grif32]

The only copies of MIB that have the move cash are the ones with a sticker on the front of the slip cover that mentions Hanc@ck. You have to peel off the sticker that reveals a code on the back you enter on a web site to print out the movie cash. And believe me, the sticker is on there with glue that you will HATE. So if you want to save your slip cover's condition then be careful when taking it off.

So does BB have them? Or is it like an exclusive deal for certain stores?

[SBrooks1]

So does BB have them? Or is it like an exclusive deal for certain stores?

Best Buy does have them I just got back with MIB Blu with sticker and the free Hanc@ck Blu-ray. There are other regular DVD movies too that have the Hanc@ck movie cash: Bad Boys 1 and 2, Fifth Element, Gridiron Gang, Underworld 1 and 2, Hitch, Pursuit of Happiness.....can't remember any others.

[grif32]

Best Buy does have them I just got back with MIB Blu with sticker and the free Hanc@ck Blu-ray. There are other regular DVD movies too that have the Hanc@ck movie cash: Bad Boys 1 and 2, Fifth Element, Gridiron Gang, Underworld 1 and 2, Hitch, Pursuit of Happiness.....can't remember any others.

Thanks for the info..

[Tuckertank]

BD to trade for BD....

Accross the Universe
HP and the Order of the Phoenix
The Invasion
Mr Woodck
Pixar Shorts
Sunshine
In the Valley of Elah

[ewto16]

Damn man.....this version will save you a lot of time and effort

Brother -
Blu Rays are expensive as **** right now.....you should buy the Blu Ray lot from oaktown2000 on the spawn.com forum.

*poof*....instant collection my brother....instant collection.

Any movies that I don't already own...can be sent to me for a screening purpose.

your loving brother,
HollandX

Is your lot up for sale yet?

[freezerfuel]

Considering adding to trade list Chronicles of Rid**** and The Ant Bully.

[ewto16]

The new packaging does suck. I don't mind the cardboard so much, since I stopped collecting MOMC, but the NFL figures look terrible. There was no effort put into the design. The NHL ones look a little better.

Overall, no one seems to like it though. Plus, I tink people are a little irritated with TMP saying one thing and doing another. They change the packaging to get more retail space, which eliminates some nets and poses and then they change it back and we don't get nets back and they probably take up more space.

Lucky for me, there isn't a store near me that carries SPs anymore anyway. I used to be able to find them easily, and now they just aren't stocked.

Off Topic, but have you guys seen what the new Sportspicks packaging looks like with the cardboard?

Holy crap am I glad I'm not a MOMC collector anymore.

I actually like the simplicity....and you can see the entire fig....without all the damn stickers on the front of it.

Thanks for the painful reminder. It will make my MOMC collection lose that awe factor with those lined up next to them. *BARF*

Those packages are absolutely awful. As someone who hangs their SP's on the wall the thought of that massive cardboard backing taking up most of my wall is killing me. I don't mind if they switch to cardboard but my lord that tab is complete crap.

[cochese75]

Is your lot up for sale yet?

are those posted in here or BST fourm??



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Forgetting Sara Marshall, Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin slated for Blu in September 30th (singles or boxed set)

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/Universal_Plotting_Sarah_Marshall,_Judd_Apatow_3-Pack_for_Blu-ray/1831

[PrimeBane]

Well crap, I can't use this, but I hope some of my American friends can if they're looking for a 2nd or 1st PS3 :)


PS3's for $260 or less on ebay with Buy it now. Must use paypal. The 35% off is paid to your paypal account within 60 days.

Of course, sellers may start to be aware of this now and start jacking up prices.

1) go to http://www.live.com

2) Search for the term "bluray"

3) click on the very top result that has the "live Search cashback" icon. It should also mention 35% off if you pay with paypal. this will take you to ebay.

4) Under no circumstances initiate a new search on ebay. You can only work with the search results presented to you through this link. In the "categories" you can go to video games, systems, etc. to narrow your search results down to PS3's. Select the Buy it now item you want and click on Buy it now. Ebay should display teh 35% off icon on top of the page the whole time you are doing this and will provide en exact savings total before you commit to Buy. make sure you see all these before you buy.

[grif32]

Well crap, I can't use this, but I hope some of my American friends can if they're looking for a 2nd or 1st PS3 :)

I was going to post this yesterday but I dont know how well it will work.

Worth a shot I guess.

I think it works on other things and not just the PS3

Its something Mircosoft is doing.

Also instead of Blu Ray type in Cheap PS3

[R. Giles]

Forgetting Sara Marshall, Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin slated for Blu in September 30th (singles or boxed set)

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Universal/Disc_Announcements/Universal_Plotting_Sarah_Marshall,_Judd_Apatow_3-Pack_for_Blu-ray/1831

Cool I will pick up the box set.

[Hanky Panky]

The new packaging does suck. I don't mind the cardboard so much, since I stopped collecting MOMC, but the NFL figures look terrible. There was no effort put into the design. The NHL ones look a little better.

It's all about allowing more space for figure packaging moreso than shelve space. I think it was a good move on TMP's part since taller figures essentially had to have their legs packaged separately from their torso which always looked odd with the NBA figs.

My collecting days are pretty much dried up...I might pick up a fig or two from the Spawn series but that's pretty much it. My prized gem in the collection is probably the 49ers 3-pack with Montana, Lott, and Rice.

[ewto16]

Well crap, I can't use this, but I hope some of my American friends can if they're looking for a 2nd or 1st PS3 :)

Can't get it to work.

[HollandX]

I was going to post this yesterday but I dont know how well it will work.

Worth a shot I guess.

I think it works on other things and not just the PS3

Its something Mircosoft is doing.

Also instead of Blu Ray type in Cheap PS3

Just says 10% for me. :(

[grif32]

Can't get it to work.

Type in "Cheap PS3" instead of Blu Ray comes right up

[grif32]

Just says 10% for me. :(

When I did it, it said 35%. Read this it should help I hope.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=846962

[oaktown2000]

Is your lot up for sale yet?

Not yet. I'm trying to watch a bunch of movies I still have sealed so I can decide to keep them...or add them into the lot. Last night was Patton and Shinobi. Both were good.


are those posted in here or BST fourm??

We usually just post most stuff here....or at least I do anyways.

[SBrooks1]

When you enter the code for the Hanc@ck movie cash they generate a PDF file for you to print out. It looks like this. The blacked out area is a custom credit card number the person at the movie theater will have to enter manually for $7.50 credit....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/hanck-moviecash.jpg

[HollandX]

:( i did it a zillion times. 10% off each time.

[grif32]

:( i did it a zillion times. 10% off each time.

Strange.

[mikedanger]

picked up MIB today and the new coldplay...

you know how i know you're g a y? ;)

[JaylisJayP]

Used up a bunch of credit at FYE and took advantage of their buy 3, get 1 free used offer - plus my 10% backstage pass discount, and got all this with store credit.

PS3 DMC4
PS3 Dark Sector
Juno blu-ray
Hairspray blu-ray (this one was free - what's Oak's favorite saying? Oh yeah, it's for the wife).

Also got MIB and the Han**** disc at BB with the CC price match for $19.99.

Undecided on Ax Murderer...there's nowhere online to price match with, and I can't really see spending $26.50 for it today when I'm sure it'll be $16-18 in 2 weeks. I won't watch it for a month anyway.

[Outkastxleo]

there is a forum that has the same exact format as the spawn boards.....does anyone known what im talking about? its an HD/Blu ray site....i forgot =T

[Outkastxleo]

nevermind

[mikedanger]

When you enter the code for the Hanc@ck movie cash they generate a PDF file for you to print out. It looks like this. The blacked out area is a custom credit card number the person at the movie theater will have to enter manually for $7.50 credit....

i've entered all of my information but for some reason it's not accepting the 4 digit security password...

finally got it to go through...what a pain in the ass. what happened to the good old days where they'd just put a movie ticket in the case?

[Hanky Panky]

picked up MIB today and the new coldplay...

you know how i know you're g a y? ;)

Heheheheh...buying a Coldplay album certainly qualifies in the upper echelon of g a y ness.




Don't feel bad...I just bought Alanis Morrisette's new album...so my bum is ripeness for a ****

[PrimeBane]

Firmware updates for the Toshiba A2, A20, A35 and XA2 are all available today if you have your player connected to the net... no downloads available yet.

Apparently it does not fix the 1080p/24 jaggies problem that v2.8 introduced.

[oaktown2000]

If anyone is a big fan of Japanese Samurai animes....I highly suggest "Shinobi".

It's like....if you took an anime like "Inuyasha"....and did it in live action.....you'd have "Shinobi".

It's about 10 "Shinobi" Warriors from two separate clans....and all 10 have different abilities/powers. It's pretty well done...not severely over the top or anything. Pretty good flick. I was pleasently surprised....given what you can find this for (generally below $15).

[Chugga]

At first I hated it with Crank but I'm slowly but surely really starting to like slip-covers on my blu-rays. I like the shiny look.

[PrimeBane]

Bootleggers are always good for a laugh :D

Jurassic Park Trilogy (1-3) HD-DVD BOXSET new&sealed (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220246677114&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fws%2Fsearch%2FSaleSearch%3Fsofocus%3Dbs%26satitle%3D220246677114%26sacat%3D-1%2526catref%253DC5%26dfsp%3D32%26from%3DR7%26nojspr%3Dy%26pfid%3D0%26fsop%3D32%2526fsoo%253D2%26fcl%3D3%26frpp%3D50%26fvi%3D1)

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm63/koimini/55538_JUR_122_599lo.jpg?t=1213548307

It might have been a little more convincing it if the outside packaging didn't have DVD-9 on it. LOL

[grif32]

At first I hated it with Crank but I'm slowly but surely really starting to like slip-covers on my blu-rays. I like the shiny look.

Yeah I like Slip Covers but Sony screwed up with MIB.. Should have just included it in the movie case. Word is people are stealing the slip covers just to get the movie cash

[JaylisJayP]

If anyone is a big fan of Japanese Samurai animes....I highly suggest "Shinobi".

It's like....if you took an anime like "Inuyasha"....and did it in live action.....you'd have "Shinobi".

It's about 10 "Shinobi" Warriors from two separate clans....and all 10 have different abilities/powers. It's pretty well done...not severely over the top or anything. Pretty good flick. I was pleasently surprised....given what you can find this for (generally below $15).

Cool, I bought this but am yet to watch it.

[JaylisJayP]

My Best Buy is a champ for getting in movies lately. The only place around here that had Be Kind Rewind (although I still decided to rent first - sorry Chugga).

They also got in 2 copies of House of Fury. Anybody know anything about this one?

[Chugga]

My Best Buy is a champ for getting in movies lately. The only place around here that had Be Kind Rewind (although I still decided to rent first - sorry Chugga).

They also got in 2 copies of House of Fury. Anybody know anything about this one?

Ehh no need to apologize I've never even seen the movie, I'm just banking on it being awesome.

[oaktown2000]

Ehh no need to apologize I've never even seen the movie, I'm just banking on it being awesome.

Like "Alexander Revisited" awesome?

[oaktown2000]

I guess that just what happens when you give a black man a Blu Ray player.

[Chugga]

Like "Alexander Revisited" awesome?

That movie was highly underrated. Sure you've seen "Alexander" but you haven't "revisted" it which makes it twice the movie.

[Chugga]

I guess that just what happens when you give a black man a Blu Ray player.

I see you and the Raiders fans are all the same. You love the black face paint but not the black people. I'd believe you're racist if it weren't for the fact that you absolutely adore Tyler Perry films. Wierdo

[oaktown2000]

But I am racist.......I hate everybody


And you forgot Denzel ;)

[oaktown2000]

Rob....did you get Shinobi?

If not...you need to.

[SBrooks1]

I'm screening Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition now with my PS3 and Sony 720. Switched the PS3 to Bitstream. It was nice to finally see DTS-ES Discrete 3/3.1 scroll across. Sounds damn good too. I can only imagine this on Blu-ray with a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. :D

[ewto16]

waiting to hear everyone's impressions on MIB

[SBrooks1]

I don't care what anyone says, the Lord of the Rings trilogy ranks up there as 3 of the finest films ever made. Every single one. Amazing acting, amazing Directing, amazing Score by Howard Shore and amazing special effects.

[SBrooks1]

waiting to hear everyone's impressions on MIB

I've watched a few scenes and it's pretty good. Like HighDefDigest said, it's a clear 4 star video, 4 star audio Blu-ray. The scene where all the candidates are doing the tests in the egg chairs, when Will Smith pulls the table over to him is an absolute screecher in Dolby TrueHD. Impressive catalog release.

I tried out the BD Live on it and wasn't really impressed. Too slow to load and there wasn't anything there that struck me as wanting to go back for more.

[imaginegrafix]

I don't care what anyone says, the Lord of the Rings trilogy ranks up there as 3 of the finest films ever made. Every single one. Amazing acting, amazing Directing, amazing Score by Howard Shore and amazing special effects.

Yeah, I can't wait for the LOTR trilogy on Blu.... hopefully by next x-mas. Are you pretty happy overall with the Sony 720? I'm thinking about upgrading......

[SBrooks1]

Yeah, I can't wait for the LOTR trilogy on Blu.... hopefully by next x-mas. Are you pretty happy overall with the Sony 720? I'm thinking about upgrading......

The Sony 720 is easily the best single upgrade I've ever bought for my home theater. It's completely improved everything for me in regards to watching Blu-rays, cable in surround sound and 360 gaming. I try to tell every customer at Best Buy about it any chance I get.

[grif32]

I'm screening Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition now with my PS3 and Sony 720. Switched the PS3 to Bitstream. It was nice to finally see DTS-ES Discrete 3/3.1 scroll across. Sounds damn good too. I can only imagine this on Blu-ray with a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. :D

Told ya switching to Bitstream for SD DVD's make them sound sweet. I might have to demo this again.

[grif32]

If you want to put your sub and receiver through a workout put in Underworld evolution in BR. Just watched it and the sound was 5/5 easily. I normally put my 705 on -12db but I had this on at -18db and it was shaking the house and was very loud.

[WingNut 25]

Terrible move putting the code for the movie cash on the sticker. It totally ruined my slip cover. I tossed it out.

[DEN7ER]

wait, whats a sony 720?

[JaylisJayP]

The Sony 720 is easily the best single upgrade I've ever bought for my home theater. It's completely improved everything for me in regards to watching Blu-rays, cable in surround sound and 360 gaming. I try to tell every customer at Best Buy about it any chance I get.

Yeah, the 720 is great. For PS3 owners, you really never need to spend a lot on a receiver again. The 720 gives you the lossless and 3 HDMI inputs for under $300. That frickin rocks.

[oaktown2000]

Alright kids.....$230 takes home all of these (comes out to $10.95 DLVD per disc - hell of a deal)

Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Assassination of Jesse James
Blood Diamond
Descent
Doctor Strange (Marvel Cartoon)
Galapagos
Golden Compass (brand new - sealed)
I Am Legend
Into The Blue
Independence Day
I, Robot (brand new - sealed)
No Country for Old Men
Life Of Brian
Michael Clayton
Pearl Harbor
Reservior Dogs
The Punisher
Shinobi
The Rock
Run Lola Run
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

I'm sure this lot won't last too long. There's a lot of great titles in there, especially for less then $11 dlvd.

[DEN7ER]

soooooooooooooooooooooo the 720 is a receiver???

can someone clue me in? i've go a 60in.TV, PS3 but no lossless/hd receiver

[meatgoat]

Great deal. I'd be all over it if I actually collected movies instead of just renting them.

[PrimeBane]

For those that have the 720, have you made the leap to 7.1?

I'm very tempted to get this receiver if I can find it for sub $300 (we get screwed hard on electronics in Canada).

[oaktown2000]

Great deal. I'd be all over it if I actually collected movies instead of just renting them.


lol...I didn't realize you frequented this thread....I just posted it for you in the statue thread :D

No worries man...I'm sure someone will snatch it up. And if not...I'm sure it will sell on ebay for that price.

[PrimeBane]

soooooooooooooooooooooo the 720 is a receiver???

can someone clue me in? i've go a 60in.TV, PS3 but no lossless/hd receiver

Yes... it's a 7.1 digital receiver that's perfect if you have a PS3 as you BD player.

The PS3 does all the sound decoding and sends the up to 7.1 channels over HDMI to the receiver. The receiver passes the channels directly to the speaker.

Plus it has 3 HDMI ins so it's good for your PS3, cable or sat box and a 3rd device (Xbox 360, HD DVD player).

[DEN7ER]

huh, so its pretty cheap?, under $300? everyone seems to like it huh? ive been very curious if the HD will sound that much different. my speakers are decent, but not top of the line. will that matter much?

[JaylisJayP]

huh, so its pretty cheap?, under $300? everyone seems to like it huh? ive been very curious if the HD will sound that much different. my speakers are decent, but not top of the line. will that matter much?

I have $300 speakers and I can tell the difference. There's a more noticeable difference for certain movies, like Twister where there's a lot of crap going on. But overall the sound is more full and clearer in my opinion.

I got it from CC when it was on sale for $270, plus a $15 off $100 coupon brought it down to $255. For lossless audio it was a no-brainer for me. It's worked very well so far, I've been extremely pleased with it.

My only complaint is the remote distance isn't that great, but I'm usually aiming it at an angle, which might be part of the problem.

I can give it a strong recommendation, though, for the price.

[JaylisJayP]

For those that have the 720, have you made the leap to 7.1?

I'm very tempted to get this receiver if I can find it for sub $300 (we get screwed hard on electronics in Canada).

Haven't made the 7.1 leap, but 5.1 still packs a hell of a punch.

[JaylisJayP]

Alright kids.....$230 takes home all of these (comes out to $10.95 DLVD per disc - hell of a deal)

Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Assassination of Jesse James
Blood Diamond
Descent
Doctor Strange (Marvel Cartoon)
Galapagos
Golden Compass (brand new - sealed)
I Am Legend
Into The Blue
Independence Day
I, Robot (brand new - sealed)
No Country for Old Men
Life Of Brian
Michael Clayton
Pearl Harbor
Reservior Dogs
The Punisher
Shinobi
The Rock
Run Lola Run
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

I'm sure this lot won't last too long. There's a lot of great titles in there, especially for less then $11 dlvd.

There's a lot of awesome movies in there...shame on you for getting rid of them. ;)

[meatgoat]

lol...I didn't realize you frequented this thread....I just posted it for you in the statue thread :D


I do. Though 90% of what I read in here goes right over my head. :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have the 720 as well. I would also recommend it to anyone. You don't need top of the line speakers. If you are looking to upgrade your sub, I would suggest the BIC H-100, for $250 DLVD you can't go wrong.

My BIC HT 88's fronts will be here tomorrow and can't wait to hook those bad boys up!!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Also just got done watching Fools Gold, It wasent a bad movie by any means. It had awesome PQ and AQ as well. It reminded me alot of Into the Blue with more comedy

[Chugga]

Rob....did you get Shinobi?

If not...you need to.

Sell it to me if I need to see it so bad

[SBrooks1]

Yeah, the 720 is great. For PS3 owners, you really never need to spend a lot on a receiver again. The 720 gives you the lossless and 3 HDMI inputs for under $300. That frickin rocks.

Exactly. I owe you guys a lot of thanks for educating me on the 720 before I bought it.

[SBrooks1]

007 comes to Blu-ray October 21st.... :eek:

LOS ANGELES: The world’s most well known secret agent and his bevy of babes are even hotter in high definition when six, must-have, classic James Bond films debut worldwide on Blu-ray Disc — (OCT. 21 North America / OCT. 20 UK/International) — from MGM and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Recently restored and re-mastered for the highest quality picture and sound quality via the state-of-the-art Lowry process digital frame-by-frame restoration and featuring special features galore, Bond is primed for Blu-ray Disc with a selection of 007 adventures spanning the storied career of cinema’s most recognizable spy. Bond titles arriving on Blu-ray Disc, timed to the highly anticipated worldwide theatrical premiere of the 22nd James Bond mission QUANTUM OF SOLACE this November, include DR. NO, DIE ANOTHER DAY, LIVE AND LET DIE, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and THUNDERBALL.

http://www.areadvd.de/news

[R. Giles]

007 comes to Blu-ray October 21st.... :eek:

I'm so over that

[grif32]

Terrible move putting the code for the movie cash on the sticker. It totally ruined my slip cover. I tossed it out.

I am hoping Goo Gone fixes my slip cover because I like them alot.

[grif32]

Alright kids.....$230 takes home all of these (comes out to $10.95 DLVD per disc - hell of a deal)

Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Assassination of Jesse James
Blood Diamond
Descent
Doctor Strange (Marvel Cartoon)
Galapagos
Golden Compass (brand new - sealed)
I Am Legend
Into The Blue
Independence Day
I, Robot (brand new - sealed)
No Country for Old Men
Life Of Brian
Michael Clayton
Pearl Harbor
Reservior Dogs
The Punisher
Shinobi
The Rock
Run Lola Run
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

I'm sure this lot won't last too long. There's a lot of great titles in there, especially for less then $11 dlvd.

I would be all over this lot if I didnt need brakes, Tree's cut down and 2 new windows put in and oh going gambling :)

Damn good pricing. Maybe I can work something up.

[grif32]

PS3 Firmware 2.36 is up guys as of yesterday I think.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

what does it include?

[cochese75]

Alright kids.....$230 takes home all of these (comes out to $10.95 DLVD per disc - hell of a deal)

Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Assassination of Jesse James
Blood Diamond
Descent
Doctor Strange (Marvel Cartoon)
Galapagos
Golden Compass (brand new - sealed)
I Am Legend
Into The Blue
Independence Day
I, Robot (brand new - sealed)
No Country for Old Men
Life Of Brian
Michael Clayton
Pearl Harbor
Reservior Dogs
The Punisher
Shinobi
The Rock
Run Lola Run
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

I'm sure this lot won't last too long. There's a lot of great titles in there, especially for less then $11 dlvd.


you selling this as a bundle or individually??



:spawnorb:

[grif32]

what does it include?

supposed to improve system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles.

[ewto16]

PS3 firmware 2.4 is coming which includes in-game XMB and trophies as well as other stuff. No time table for release, but a betting man would pick E3 as the date, which is July.

[ewto16]

Yes... it's a 7.1 digital receiver that's perfect if you have a PS3 as you BD player.

The PS3 does all the sound decoding and sends the up to 7.1 channels over HDMI to the receiver. The receiver passes the channels directly to the speaker.

Plus it has 3 HDMI ins so it's good for your PS3, cable or sat box and a 3rd device (Xbox 360, HD DVD player).

How does the PS3 compare to having a receiver decode the sound instead? If I understand correctly, everyone with the 720 is sending the decoded signal from the PS3 to the 720. Does the PS3 do a good job with decoding?

What are the dimensions on the 720? I have a receiver already, but I have limited shelf space to put one, so I don't know if the 720 would fit.

How does the 720 compare to some of the receivers from Onkyo? I know they make good receivers as well.

Does the 720 upscale video as well?

What are the codecs I need to look for to see if the receiver supports this new HD stuff?

[JaylisJayP]

How does the PS3 compare to having a receiver decode the sound instead? If I understand correctly, everyone with the 720 is sending the decoded signal from the PS3 to the 720. Does the PS3 do a good job with decoding?

What are the dimensions on the 720? I have a receiver already, but I have limited shelf space to put one, so I don't know if the 720 would fit.

How does the 720 compare to some of the receivers from Onkyo? I know they make good receivers as well.

Does the 720 upscale video as well?

What are the codecs I need to look for to see if the receiver supports this new HD stuff?


The sound is the same regardless of which source is doing the decoding.

Dimensions

Height 6.3 inches Width 17.0 inches Depth 12.3 inches Weight 17 lbs.

here's a link to Circuit City's write-up of it - http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-STR-DG720-7-1-Channel-Home-Theater-A-V-Receiver-STRDG720/sem/rpsm/oid/207885/catOid/-12851/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#prodspecs

They still have it on sale for $269.99 on their Web site.

I have an older Onkyo which I love and still have in the bedroom, and the sound is comparable with the Sony, except of course that the Sony gives you lossless. I find that I don't need to crank up the Sony as much as I did the Onkyo to get the same level of volume, though.

Not sure about the upscaling.

[PrimeBane]

720
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665361526

If you want a receiver that decodes Dobly TruHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (not needed if your BD player is a PS3) then you might want to take a look at the 920 or an Onkyo 606

920
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665364793

Onkyo 606
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR606&class=Receiver&p=i

[ewto16]

I was looking at this package on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-SP908-Channel-Theater-System/dp/B000UN44HW

Would there be any benefit to getting this versus the 720? I have a HT setup already, but the speakers were from a HTIB, so I would assume I should get new speakers to go with a new receiver.

The only player I have is the PS3 and I don't see any reason why I would be getting a new Blu-ray player anytime soon.

[grif32]

IMO Onkyo over Sony. I never liked Sony recievers. Not saying that are bad just not my cup of tea.

I know alot on here have the Sony 720 and love it but to me the Sony receiver lacks something.

Onkyo sounds better but thats just me. I went to CC and a few other Electronic stores around here and listened to Yamaha, Onkyo, Denon, Sony, HK etc..

Denon is nice, harmon kardon I like, Yamaha was to bright for me and sony didnt seem to have the POP could be the receiver they were there lower end receivers. I listened to many and came to the conculsion Onkyo was just right for me.

I would just buy the receiver and pc together some decent speakers. I had an Onkyo HTIB and the speakers were ok. Nothing great. When I upgraded my speakers I noticed a big improvement.

[HollandX]

Alright kids.....$230 takes home all of these (comes out to $10.95 DLVD per disc - hell of a deal)

Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Assassination of Jesse James
Blood Diamond
Descent
Doctor Strange (Marvel Cartoon)
Galapagos
Golden Compass (brand new - sealed)
I Am Legend
Into The Blue
Independence Day
I, Robot (brand new - sealed)
No Country for Old Men
Life Of Brian
Michael Clayton
Pearl Harbor
Reservior Dogs
The Punisher
Shinobi
The Rock
Run Lola Run
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

I'm sure this lot won't last too long. There's a lot of great titles in there, especially for less then $11 dlvd.

YGPM

[oaktown2000]

YGALOMTWN


(you got a lot of movies to watch now) ;)

[PrimeBane]

Top Ten Blu-ray Discs according to DVD Talk

http://www.dvdtalk.com/hd/index.html

Can't say I agree with all the choices (Close Encounters bored me to death), but I'd say he's pretty dead on for most.

[HollandX]

YGALOMTWN


(you got a lot of movies to watch now) ;)


lol-- i want like 7 of them and I already have a bunch of the rest. but they're big movies, so i'm going to offer them to my brother at your discounted rate as sort of a starter pack of sorts!

Honestly... with that whole bundle at $2.30, I don't know how they weren't bought already.

[PrimeBane]

We're not all a rich business owners like you Holland :p

fyi, if you have no interest in The Golden Compass, I know my kids would like to watch it :)

[JaylisJayP]

Just passed the 200 club for blu-rays!

[oaktown2000]

Well....there were a bunch of inquiries....and a couple others who asked for another $10, $20, or $30 off. But you were the first to just outright say, "I'll take them". I don't have the time to negotiate back and forth...or answer a ton of PMs. So I just took the very first person to say "I want them".

That's also why I'd rather sell as a lot. I don't have the time to **** around with 21 different transactions. Of course I'm losing money by selling it for a lot at the price I did instead of individually. But I don't care.

[JaylisJayP]

Top Ten Blu-ray Discs according to DVD Talk

http://www.dvdtalk.com/hd/index.html

Can't say I agree with all the choices (Close Encounters bored me to death), but I'd say he's pretty dead on for most.

I wouldn't put Halloween or Monty Python in the top 10 out of all the blu-rays available.

[cochese75]

Honestly... with that whole bundle at $2.30, I don't know how they weren't bought already.

If i would have known that i would have offered $4.60 :p





:spawnorb:

[grif32]

Just passed the 200 club for blu-rays!

Dang is there even 200 BR's worth watching :D

[cflames89]

Dang is there even 200 BR's worth watching :D

Hell, I only own 9, LOL!!!!

[ewto16]

I think I own 8

[HollandX]

want: http://deputy-dog.com/2008/06/17/comcasts-immense-10-million-pixel-video-wall/

[R. Giles]

Since I bought the PS3 I have 15.

[cflames89]

Since I bought the PS3 I have 15.

I just realized I have had my PS3 for 6 months now, and only have 9 Blu-ray discs, LOL!!!!

I have that many PS3 games.

[R. Giles]

want: http://deputy-dog.com/2008/06/17/comcasts-immense-10-million-pixel-video-wall/

Would be awesome just don't want the doors with it.

[R. Giles]

I just realized I have had my PS3 for 6 months now, and only have 9 Blu-ray discs, LOL!!!!

I have that many PS3 games.

Have the PS3 for 2 months and have 3 games.

[grif32]

I have 4 games now for the PS3 and about 100 BR's

[ewto16]

I have 12 games:

Assassins Creed
GTA4
MLB: The Show
Motorstorm
NBA2K8
NHL08
Ratchet and Clank
Resistance
Rock Band
Uncharted
Ultimate Alliance
WarHawk

[HollandX]

I have 3 PS3 games (GTA, Rock Band, Burnout) and about 80 BDs.

[mikedanger]

i think i have 10 blu rays and 6 of those were free. i mostly netflix my movies.

[HollandX]

i think i have 10 blu rays and 6 of those were free. i mostly netflix my movies.

you're supposed to send those back, you know.

[mikedanger]

you're supposed to send those back, you know.

i do...but i send back standard dvd's in their place. i'm using netflix as my own exchange program and they haven't caught on yet. ;)

[oaktown2000]

Had the PS3 for like a year now.

Got 2 games :D (Uncharted & MGS4)

Had at one time - 83 Blu Rays
Currently have - 47 Blu Rays

[R. Giles]

Games here are Ratchet and Clank, F1 and MGS 4. Plus two rented games roommate has Uncharted and I have Heavenly Swords.

[DEN7ER]

surprisingly, i've got 33 bd's, i had no idea.

[Hanky Panky]

surprisingly, i've got 33 bd's, i had no idea.

33 x $30.00 = $990! :eek:

[cflames89]

For movies I have:

Cars
Doctor Strange
I Am Legend
King Arthur
Kingdom of Heaven
National Treasure
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
TMNT

For games:
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
Motorstorm
NASCAR 08
NCAA Football 08
Rockband
The Simpsons Game
Virtua Tennis 3

[R. Giles]

My movies:

Casino Royale
Pirates of the Carribbean: At Worlds End
Fifth Element, The
Phantom of the Opera
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Die Hard - all
Underworld
Juno
Big Fish x 2 (roommate has a copy)
Enchanted (roommates)
Blade runner (roommates)
Kung Fu Hustle (roommates)
Flyboys
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

[Hanky Panky]

I noticed that either no one has tha WildHogs or cares to admit ownership in public :D

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

[R. Giles]

I can gladly say I don't have it and would never own it.

[Hanky Panky]

I can gladly say I don't have it and would never own it.

Hmmm...this emphatic statement leads me to believe the opposite sir.

Like the guy who says "it wasn't me" when a fart is dealt.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

I noticed that either no one has tha WildHogs or cares to admit ownership in public :D

I've got my $9 dlvd copy.:D

[R. Giles]

Hmmm...this emphatic statement leads me to believe the opposite sir.

Like the guy who says "it wasn't me" when a fart is dealt.

Hey that hurts, I don't want no pictures of my wildhogs dvd being turned into a joke.

[cflames89]

I noticed that either no one has tha WildHogs or cares to admit ownership in public :D

We had it on a TV at the front of the store when I started working there, and since that time have had no interest in watching it, LOL!!!!!!!

[Hanky Panky]

Hey that hurts, I don't want no pictures of my wildhogs dvd being turned into a joke.

Heheheh...well if you change your mind...this might save me a few hours in photoshop if you could place tha Hogz in a microwave and snap a pic. :D

[cflames89]

Hmmm...this emphatic statement leads me to believe the opposite sir.

Like the guy who says "it wasn't me" when a fart is dealt.

I am man enough to man up to my farts, LOL!!!!!!

[JaylisJayP]

Dang is there even 200 BR's worth watching :D


According to you or me? ;)

[PrimeBane]

Onkyo 606 - $385.84 (reg $499.99)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0015S8PGW/ref=nosim/panandscathed-20

[PrimeBane]

Teh Blu-ray continues to be cracked

http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/New-update-for-Slysofts-AnyDVD.html?news=14758

[avsfan21]

Maybe they can start making them so encrypted that they stop working on players. I believe that they did that on a few dvds. There were a number of Sony dvds that would freeze and skip, I am sure it is due to the encryption to try and stop the cracking of the dvds. Which then only made the unplayable. Good job on that one.

[JaylisJayP]

I noticed that either no one has tha WildHogs or cares to admit ownership in public :D

For the record, Wild Hogs is not one of my 203 blu-rays.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

tha Hogs is in my collection. the wife likes it

[meatgoat]

For the record, Wild Hogs is not one of my 203 blu-rays.

You sir have a sickness. :D I'm sure I have the most pathetic collection here. I've had my 1st ps3 since launch. Till last Thursday when I got my 2nd PS3 in the MGS4 bundle I had only ever purchased one game. Uncharted. I use Netflix 99% of the time and only own 6 BR movies.

300
Hellboy
Xmen 3
Ghost Rider
Superman Returns
Spiderman 3

[JaylisJayP]

You sir have a sickness. :D I'm sure I have the most pathetic collection here. I've had my 1st ps3 since launch. Till last Thursday when I got my 2nd PS3 in the MGS4 bundle I had only ever purchased one game. Uncharted. I use Netflix 99% of the time and only own 6 BR movies.

300
Hellboy
Xmen 3
Ghost Rider
Superman Returns
Spiderman 3

Believe me, I had a much bigger sickness when I was still collecting figures. I'd rather own Wolf Creek on HD DVD than a reg Mike Sweeney, Randy Moss version 55 or reg Vincent Lecavalier anyday. ;)

[JaylisJayP]

I think I'm up to 20 PS3 games now. Had a bunch of gamestop credit, also, and recently added R6V2, Lego Indy, GTAIV, MGS4, DMC4, Condemned 2, Dark Sector and Stranglehold.

FYI, Gamestop has the Stranglehold Collector's edition for $17.99 used now, which is a hell of a deal since the game is decent mindless fun and you get the blu-ray of Hard Boiled on it, as well.

[DEN7ER]

33 x $30.00 = $990! :eek:

OMG, didn't even look at it like that. :D although i did get like 1/3 of them on those awesome 14.99 sales, but still - thats a lot of money on stuff i really haven't even watched (since buying). :o:o:o

[YankeeTim]

I want to get rid of my HD-DVDs, plus I need some money to put towards bills and my wedding in November. I want to get rid of these all together. What is a good price for all these? $300 with free shipping? If someone wants to buy them off here I will sell them. Also sell my 360 HD-DVD Player with them.

The list:
Babel (Un-Opened)
Blade Runner (5 Disc)
King Kong (Un-Opened)
Waist Deep (Un-Opened)
Heroes Season 1 (Un-Opened)
I Know Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (Worth it for Jessica Biel)
Dune (Un-Opened)
V for Vendetta
Shrek the Third (Un-Opened)
The Kingdom
A Clockwork Orange
Harry Potter and Order of Phoenix (Un-Opened)
Eternal Sunshine for Spotless Mind (Un-Opened)
Complete Matrix Triology (Un-Opened)
U2 Rattle and Hum (Un-Opened)
Face Off (Un-Opened)
Transformers
Streets of Fire (Un-Opened)
Hott Fuzz (Un-Opened)
Knocked Up (Un-Opened)

[TastySweetNutz]

I feel like my PS3 is being under utilized now that I actually count how many games/BRs I have.

Movies: 17
Games: 5

[SBrooks1]

That may be a lot of HD DVD's but I think you'll have a hard time justifying $300 for all those. I sold my 360 add-on and 52 HD DVD's for $450 back in mid February. And that was before HD DVD died. HD DVD's aren't worth squat now, unopened or not.

[ewto16]

Onkyo 606 - $385.84 (reg $499.99)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0015S8PGW/ref=nosim/panandscathed-20

So for like $120 more is this receiver really better than the 720 everyone else has?

[HollandX]

yes. it internally decodes audio if you have other hi def sources other than your ps3.

[ewto16]

I'd try $200 delivered. That is $5 an HD-DVD. You have some good ones in there. Someone will bite on the set.

I want to get rid of my HD-DVDs, plus I need some money to put towards bills and my wedding in November. I want to get rid of these all together. What is a good price for all these? $300 with free shipping? If someone wants to buy them off here I will sell them. Also sell my 360 HD-DVD Player with them.

The list:
Babel (Un-Opened)
Blade Runner (5 Disc)
King Kong (Un-Opened)
Waist Deep (Un-Opened)
Heroes Season 1 (Un-Opened)
I Know Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (Worth it for Jessica Biel)
Dune (Un-Opened)
V for Vendetta
Shrek the Third (Un-Opened)
The Kingdom
A Clockwork Orange
Harry Potter and Order of Phoenix (Un-Opened)
Eternal Sunshine for Spotless Mind (Un-Opened)
Complete Matrix Triology (Un-Opened)
U2 Rattle and Hum (Un-Opened)
Face Off (Un-Opened)
Transformers
Streets of Fire (Un-Opened)
Hott Fuzz (Un-Opened)
Knocked Up (Un-Opened)

[ewto16]

yes. it internally decodes audio if you have other hi def sources other than your ps3.

I don't. :( What would I have besides a HD-DVD dinosaur?

[HollandX]

I want to get rid of my HD-DVDs, plus I need some money to put towards bills and my wedding in November. I want to get rid of these all together. What is a good price for all these? $300 with free shipping? If someone wants to buy them off here I will sell them. Also sell my 360 HD-DVD Player with them.

The list:
Babel (Un-Opened)
Blade Runner (5 Disc)
King Kong (Un-Opened)
Waist Deep (Un-Opened)
Heroes Season 1 (Un-Opened)
I Know Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (Worth it for Jessica Biel)
Dune (Un-Opened)
V for Vendetta
Shrek the Third (Un-Opened)
The Kingdom
A Clockwork Orange
Harry Potter and Order of Phoenix (Un-Opened)
Eternal Sunshine for Spotless Mind (Un-Opened)
Complete Matrix Triology (Un-Opened)
U2 Rattle and Hum (Un-Opened)
Face Off (Un-Opened)
Transformers
Streets of Fire (Un-Opened)
Hott Fuzz (Un-Opened)
Knocked Up (Un-Opened)

You would be more than lucky to get $10 per movie DLVD.

[HollandX]

I don't. :( What would I have besides a HD-DVD dinosaur?

standalone bd players

[HollandX]

you'd basically be future proofing yourself with the 606. plus you get the 4 hdmi inputs vs. 3.

[grif32]

So for like $120 more is this receiver really better than the 720 everyone else has?

Havent heard the 606 but if its anything like the 605 then yes 100 times over.

Go to CC or BB or whatever electronics store and demo them yourself.

Honestly only you will know for sure if its $120 better.

IMO:

Actual power output isn't close to the Onkyo

THD on the Onkyo is better (and noticeable at higher volumes)

Speaker connectors on the Sony are disappointingly cheap.

Check out the Harmon Kardon 247 and 347 I beleive are the model #'s

Not knocking the sony just go to the store and listen for yourself. You might love the sony and hate onkyo or love something else all together

[JaylisJayP]

Whether it's worth $120 more is up to your ears only.

[freezerfuel]

Hmmm.... 70 Blu-rays, pretty sure I'm just under twice that in HD DVD's.

[PrimeBane]

Definately go Onkyo over the Sony for a mear $120... the top brand receivers are Onkyo, Dennon, Yamaha and Harmon Kardon.

[oaktown2000]

You sir have a sickness. :D I'm sure I have the most pathetic collection here. I've had my 1st ps3 since launch. Till last Thursday when I got my 2nd PS3 in the MGS4 bundle I had only ever purchased one game. Uncharted. I use Netflix 99% of the time and only own 6 BR movies.

300
Hellboy
Xmen 3
Ghost Rider
Superman Returns
Spiderman 3

*ahem*....."Enchanted"

[HollandX]

*ahem*....."Enchanted"

Hey you--- How come I haven't gotten my movies yet?

Do I have to start a callout thread on you!?

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

[cflames89]

I think I'm up to 20 PS3 games now. Had a bunch of gamestop credit, also, and recently added R6V2, Lego Indy, GTAIV, MGS4, DMC4, Condemned 2, Dark Sector and Stranglehold.

FYI, Gamestop has the Stranglehold Collector's edition for $17.99 used now, which is a hell of a deal since the game is decent mindless fun and you get the blu-ray of Hard Boiled on it, as well.

Is Lego Indy fun? I was thinking about picking it up, but no one at work has played it yet.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Its a fun game. Goes by quicker the Lego Star Wars

[cflames89]

May have to pick that one up then.

[ewto16]

Is Lego Indy fun? I was thinking about picking it up, but no one at work has played it yet.

Supposed to be, but not as cool as the Lego Star Wars games. The variety of characters in the SW games made them better.

[cflames89]

Supposed to be, but not as cool as the Lego Star Wars games. The variety of characters in the SW games made them better.

Good to know, thanks.

[JaylisJayP]

It's fun...whipping people instead of shooting them kinda sucks after a while, though

[Hanky Panky]

Plus there's no skimpy Slave Leia running around ;)

[ewto16]

If anyone is interested...

GT5 from amazon with a free $15 gift card

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FPOJOS/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20

[ewto16]

While they aren't HD, is anyone interested in the full series of Alias on DVD? Really good show. I have all 5 seasons and I'd like to sell them, since I'm done watching them.

I'd be open to trading them for something too.

[TheRedOx]

If anyone can help/Cat5e wiring - will this work?
It's tough to illustrate what I'm talking about on this board but, right now, I have a couple 50' cat5e cables going under my staircase from one room to the next - in my illustration below, the part between / and \ (in red) is under the stairs, sort of a crawlspace/storage area. When I did it originally I just punched a couple small holes in either wall to get the cables through and now I want to make it cleaner with some proper wallplates. So will this work?


From Router......
-----patch---wallplate/jack----cat5e cable----jack\wallplate---patch---DVR
-----patch---wallplate/jack----cat5e cable-----jack\wallplate---patch---XBox360

wallplate
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/986/10991uc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
jack
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/4314/10761cn3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[PrimeBane]

Is the jack female on both ends? If so, yes it should work. :)

[TheRedOx]

Is the jack female on both ends? If so, yes it should work. :)

It looks like this on the other end. I'd have to strip the 5e under the stairs at both ends and do a little wiring, something I've never done before but looks easy enough. Is there an easier way?
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7324/10761zp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SBrooks1]

I would really love to have CAT5 jacks behind my home theater wall for my 360, PS3 and Wii....

[ewto16]

That will work for what you want to do. You would have to strip the wire, but all you do is follow the colors on the back of that jack and put the wire in the right spot. I've done it plenty of times.

I don't know if they make jacks that are female on both sides.

If anyone can help/Cat5e wiring - will this work?
It's tough to illustrate what I'm talking about on this board but, right now, I have a couple 50' cat5e cables going under my staircase from one room to the next - in my illustration below, the part between / and \ (in red) is under the stairs, sort of a crawlspace/storage area. When I did it originally I just punched a couple small holes in either wall to get the cables through and now I want to make it cleaner with some proper wallplates. So will this work?


From Router......
-----patch---wallplate/jack----cat5e cable----jack\wallplate---patch---DVR
-----patch---wallplate/jack----cat5e cable-----jack\wallplate---patch---XBox360

wallplate
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/986/10991uc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
jack
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/4314/10761cn3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It looks like this on the other end. I'd have to strip the 5e under the stairs at both ends and do a little wiring, something I've never done before but looks easy enough. Is there an easier way?
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7324/10761zp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ewto16]

I would really love to have CAT5 jacks behind my home theater wall for my 360, PS3 and Wii....

Do what TheRedOX is doing. You can get the parts at Homre Depot/Lowes for pretty darn cheap too. I did that for my PS3 and PC downstairs. Bulk Cat5 is silly cheap too.

Depending on what you wanted to do, you could run one wire and than use a switch off of that, or you can run multiple jacks. Just remember that each jack needs its own wire.

Typically a router has four jacks in it, so at best you could have 4 connections without a switch.

A switch can be found for less than $20.

[PrimeBane]

That will work for what you want to do. You would have to strip the wire, but all you do is follow the colors on the back of that jack and put the wire in the right spot. I've done it plenty of times.



See, if ewto can do it, anyone can do it. ;) :p

My wife has done it before as well... she said it was very easy and she's not the IT type.

[Hanky Panky]

How the heck do you know so much about cat5 hookups ewto? You an electrician or something? I'm damn impressed and would date you in a second if I were a busty 6ft norwegian blonde woman...yes the emphasis is a woman ;)

[SBrooks1]

Do what TheRedOX is doing. You can get the parts at Homre Depot/Lowes for pretty darn cheap too. I did that for my PS3 and PC downstairs. Bulk Cat5 is silly cheap too.

Depending on what you wanted to do, you could run one wire and than use a switch off of that, or you can run multiple jacks. Just remember that each jack needs its own wire.

Typically a router has four jacks in it, so at best you could have 4 connections without a switch.

A switch can be found for less than $20.

Yeah but the problem is the office with the router is down the hall. I have no clue how to get into wiring in a house.

[TheRedOx]

Do what TheRedOX is doing. You can get the parts at Homre Depot/Lowes for pretty darn cheap too.



Yeah, Monoprice parts came to only around $19 and that's with all new cables and 4-jack wallplates. I think I'm going to get 4 different colored jacks, figured I'd color match everything to make it easier should I sell the house, like the green jack in the Living Room would match up to the green jack in the Den. I'll order the stuff now and probably take it on next weekend when my son is up visiting so he can learn something. I'll try to take before and after pics.

[PrimeBane]

The best way to run cable in a finished home is to hide it under the baseboards... there's usually a little space there to stuff the cables or you can create a channel to put them.

Just don't put any nails through the cable ;)

[SBrooks1]

The best way to run cable in a finished home is to hide it under the baseboards... there's usually a little space there to stuff the cables or you can create a channel to put them.

Just don't put any nails through the cable ;)

A guy who does work for Cox Cable says he would do it for around $200. I think I'll go with that at some point. ;)

[PrimeBane]

IMO, that would be $200 very well spent :)

I hate the fact my house isn't wired with Cat 5 cable. :(

[grif32]

Make sure you get the correct cat 5 cable. Get what we call Big Cat 5 cable.

I sell it here at work with all the different connections.

Running Cat 5e cable is sooooooooo easy to do. Anyone can do it.

[TheRedOx]

Cool, Thanks everyone.
Here's a good, illustrated article that inspired me to do it if anyone else is thinking of doing it...
http://www.howsed.com/installing-an-ethernet-outlet/

[Hanky Panky]

Excuse me gents if I may add to this convo...but isn't Cat6 a faster connection? Reason why I ask...I talked about this an a earlier post but I noticed the new ps3 80gb does not support a cat5 cable (bought a 25ft and had no luck with a net connection...even after I tested it with my PC which did work).

Isn't this like USB 2.0 as a comparison? If you are going to go through all that trouble why not upgrade?


Btw...you said "Cox"...heheheheheh...heheheh...hehheh...*ahem*.

A guy who does work for Cox Cable says he would do it for around $200. I think I'll go with that at some point. ;)

[PrimeBane]

Cat 5e vs Cat 6
http://www.broadbandutopia.com/caandcaco.html

Depending on the price, Cat 6 is the better option.

[Hanky Panky]

Cat 5e vs Cat 6
http://www.broadbandutopia.com/caandcaco.html

Depending on the price, Cat 6 is the better option.

Great read...thanks for the link. I wasn't even aware of cat6 until I noticed that cable came with my new ps3. Sounds like this is the better investment, especially if you intend on ripping up floorboards or go through walls to connect various rooms.

[TheRedOx]

Great read...thanks for the link. I wasn't even aware of cat6 until I noticed that cable came with my new ps3. Sounds like this is the better investment, especially if you intend on ripping up floorboards or go through walls to connect various rooms.

Definitely. I'll go Cat6 then to "future-proof" it a little better, especially if I'm going to buy new cabling anyways. Difference in price from 5e to 6 is absolutely minimal it seems.

[ewto16]

How the heck do you know so much about cat5 hookups ewto? You an electrician or something? I'm damn impressed and would date you in a second if I were a busty 6ft norwegian blonde woman...yes the emphasis is a woman ;)

I'm an IT nerd. Part of my job is knowing that stuff, among other things like running an email server, DB server, IM server, developing apps, etc. Also, I'm sort of cheap, so the idea of running the cable and wiring for my PC and PS3 myself was more appealing than spending $200 to do it. I was running it into my basement, so it was easy to drill a hole in one wall and drop the line into my basement. Just stapled it to the rafters.

So you are a busty 6ft norwegian man???? :confused::D Given your avatar, I would have expected the emphasis to be on busty. :p

[ewto16]

Cat 5e vs Cat 6
http://www.broadbandutopia.com/caandcaco.html

Depending on the price, Cat 6 is the better option.

Great read...thanks for the link. I wasn't even aware of cat6 until I noticed that cable came with my new ps3. Sounds like this is the better investment, especially if you intend on ripping up floorboards or go through walls to connect various rooms.

You know I never noticed that my cable is a CAT 6 one as well. I just assumed it was CAT 5. Now I wonder if I would get faster data rates, if I ran everything over CAT 6. Right now it all goes into a switch which goes to the router. I know the router is a 10/100 router and I think the switches are as well.

Still, now I have to look into this.... :(

[SBrooks1]

Looks like a slip cover to me...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/transformersblur1artpic1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/transformersblur1artpic2.jpg

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/transformers5.html

[PrimeBane]

Can't say I'm surprised... Paramount is so bloody cheap.

[Hanky Panky]

Hmmm...that is disappointing...I'm guessing they wanted to maximize profits by cutting back on manufacturing costs since it is sort of a re-investment for 'em.

[PrimeBane]

I doubt it was too much of a re-investment... the HD DVD exclusive moneys most likely paid for it the first time.

[Hanky Panky]

You might have a point there...course we can only speculate on the profit vs. marketing of the disc. Either way, they could have used that profit and cranked out a suhweeter package...maybe in a collected trilogy set in 2012? Cuz ya know there's going to be a third movie...TF: Return of the Autobots!

[JaylisJayP]

Off topic....but F--- the last missing in GTAIV. Seriously. 20 times and I still can't beat it.

Sorry had to vent.

[grif32]

Cat 5e vs Cat 6
http://www.broadbandutopia.com/caandcaco.html

Depending on the price, Cat 6 is the better option.

We hardly EVER sell Cat 6 to anyone. Its the Big Cat5e will sell up to 300 or 400 mhz and we sell a crap load of it. No one really ask for cat 6. We have thousands of feet in stock that just collects dust.

Category 5E Installation. Do's and Don'ts.

Do Run all cables in a "Star" configuration. That is to say that they all emanate from, and are "homerun" to, one central location, known as the wiring hub. Visualize a wagon wheel, all of the spokes, start from on central point, known as the hub of the wheel.

Do Keep all cable runs to a maximum of 295 feet (for each run).

Do Maintain the twists of the pairs all the way to the point of termination, or no more than 0.5" (one half inch) untwisted

Do Not Skin off more than 1" of jacket when terminating

Do Make gradual bends of the cable, where necessary. No sharper than a 1" radius. (about the roundness of a half-dollar)

Do Not Allow the cable to be sharply bent, or kinked, at any time. This can cause permanent damage to the cables' interior.

Do Dress the cables neatly with cable ties. Use low to moderate pressure.

Do Not Over tighten cable ties. We recommend Hook and Loop (Velcro) Cable Ties for commercial installations.

Do Cross-connect cables (where necessary), using cat 5E rated punch blocks and components.

Do Not Splice or bridge category-5E cable at any point. There should never be multiple appearances of category 5E cable.

Do Use low to moderate force when pulling cable.

Do Not Use excessive force when pulling cable.

Do Use cable pulling lubricant for cable runs that may otherwise require great force to install. (You will be amazed at what a difference the cable lubricant will make)

Do Not Use oil, or any other lubricant, not specifically designed for cable pulling. Oil, or other lubricants, can infiltrate the cable, causing damage to the insulation.

Do Keep cat 5E cables as far away from potential sources of EMI (electrical cables, transformers, light fixtures, etc.) as possible.

Do Not Tie cables to electrical conduits, or lay cables on electrical fixtures.

Do Install proper cable supports, spaced no more than 5 feet apart.

Do Not Install cable that is supported by the ceiling tiles (this is unsafe, and is a violation of the building codes).

Do Always label every termination point. Use a unique number for each cable segment. The idea here, is to make moves, adds, changes, and troubleshooting as simple as possible.

Do Always test every installed segment with a cable tester. "Toning" alone, is not an acceptable test.

Do Always install jacks in such a way as to prevent dust and other contaminants from settling on the contacts. The contacts (pins) of the jack should face up on flush mounted plates, or left, right, or down (never up) on surface mount boxes.

Do Always leave extra slack on the cables, neatly coiled up in the ceiling or nearest concealed place. It is recommended that you leave at least 5 feet at the work outlet side, and 10 feet at the patch panel (wiring hub) side.

Do Not Never install cables "taught" in the ceiling, or elsewhere. A good installation should have the cables loose, but never sagging.

Do Always use grommets to protect the cable where passing through metal studs or anything that can possibly cause damage to them.

Do Choose either 568A or 568B wiring standard, before you begin your project. Wire all jacks and patch panels for the same wiring scheme (A or B).

Do Not Mix 568A and 568B wiring on the same installation.

Do Not
(1 exception) Use staples on category-5E cable that crimp the cable tightly. The common T-18 and T-25 cable staples are not recommended for category 5E cable. The T-59 insulated staple gun is ideal for fastening cat5 & 6 and fiber optic cabling as it does not put any excess pressure on the cable.

Do Always obey all local, and national, fire and building codes. Be sure to "firestop" all cables that penetrate a firewall. Use plenum rated cable where it is mandated.

[grif32]

It makes more sense to go with Cat5E. Most of your new installations in the private sector are going with Cat5E.

I have seen zero difference between cat 5e and Cat 6

Just dont use Cat 5 go with Cat 5e

[grif32]

Walked into a placed called Coconuts where they sell CD's DVD's used/new etc. All their BR's for marked $39.99 and they had a crap load of them new and old one's.

3:10 to yuma was $39.99. EVERY TITLE $39.99 I never laughed so hard in my life. I asked if they sold many BR's and they said no. LOL wonder why.

[grif32]

MIB $15.86

http://www.tower.com/men-in-black-tommy-lee-jones-blu-ray/wapi/112045765

[Wardo30]

hey guys not sure if I have asked this before but whats the difference btween and HDMI splitter and an HDMI switcher..I basically only have one plug on my HD tv and want to be able to switch between my cable and my ps3 without any issues

[PrimeBane]

A splitter will split the signal in 2... a switch will send the full signal from one source to another.

You want a switch.

[oaktown2000]

hey guys not sure if I have asked this before but whats the difference btween and HDMI splitter and an HDMI switcher..I basically only have one plug on my HD tv and want to be able to switch between my cable and my ps3 without any issues

You just answered your own question. You want an HDMI switch.

[oaktown2000]

damn......Scott....I think you lie in wait....hiding in ninja mode...just waiting for someone to ask a question....and then pounce.

[PrimeBane]

What can I say... I'm killing the last few minutes of my work day... :o

[oaktown2000]

What's the 57th digit in "Pi"?

[Wardo30]

not many users liked the ones sold on monoprice..i think the highest has 87%

[thaderules]

Off topic....but F--- the last missing in GTAIV. Seriously. 20 times and I still can't beat it.

Sorry had to vent.

Do you always fail when you want to catch up on the chopper and Little Jacob just leaves you behind?

If you're, you're not the only one with the problem. I think there's a glitch in the game because my friend accomplished the mission in one try but with me, I can't get past that part

[JaylisJayP]

Do you always fail when you want to catch up on the chopper and Little Jacob just leaves you behind?

If you're, you're not the only one with the problem. I think there's a glitch in the game because my friend accomplished the mission in one try but with me, I can't get past that part

No, I can catch the chopper about 1 out of every 5 times I try the mission...but the few times I have I quickly crash the chopper or got blown up by his rocket launcher. Otherwise I'm dying on the damn bike before I even get to the jump.

[civictyperboy]

The rocket can't blow your helo up though, you have to land it on the island it doesn't matter what you do the rocket will hit you

[JaylisJayP]

The rocket can't blow your helo up though, you have to land it on the island it doesn't matter what you do the rocket will hit you

Hmm...tell that to my game. I got shot by the rocket right away and it caused me to fail the misson. Maybe I didn't shoot the boat enough to get through to the next cutscene.

[jjks]

You don't even need to shoot the boat, just fly the chopper high to avoid the rockets, and as you get close to the island one with automatically hit you and trigger a cut scene. Just avoid all the rockets they shoot at the beginning of the chase by flying about where they blow up.

[PrimeBane]

What's the 57th digit in "Pi"?

4 :p

[JaylisJayP]

You don't even need to shoot the boat, just fly the chopper high to avoid the rockets, and as you get close to the island one with automatically hit you and trigger a cut scene. Just avoid all the rockets they shoot at the beginning of the chase by flying about where they blow up.

Cool...hopefully I'll finally finish this thing tonight.

[JaylisJayP]

Chugga did you end up getting Be Kind Rewind? If so, how was it?

[oaktown2000]

Chugga did you end up getting Be Kind Rewind? If so, how was it?


Blockbuster had 1 copy in tonight...that I snagged. Going to watch it shortly.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched Oceans Thirteen. Was on HBOHD so I DVR'd it. Very good movie. Al Pacino is still the man! Matt Damon was the 2nd best in it. Definetly worth the watch.

Got Rambo from Netflix today so thats next movie in line to watch! KILLING SPREE :)

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up a couple earlier this week after my Tuesday splurge. Broken Trail and Dirty Harry. I couldn't pull the trigger on the box set, but wanted to get the first one.

[SBrooks1]

Watched most of Dirty Dancing Blu last night. It's really not as bad as most reviews say. Any scene in natural lighting looks fine. The only time I see some digital artifacting is when they are in the staff dancing scenes when the red light hits anyone in the face. Other than that and some sub par surround use it's a pretty solid release.

[TastySweetNutz]

Watched most of Dirty Dancing Blu last night. It's really not as bad as most reviews say. Any scene in natural lighting looks fine. The only time I see some digital artifacting is when they are in the staff dancing scenes when the red light hits anyone in the face. Other than that and some sub par surround use it's a pretty solid release.

I'm so glad there are guys like you in the world to watch movies like that. It really helps to balance the order in the world for guys like me who despise those type of movies. Thanks for taking one for the team.

[JaylisJayP]

I'm so glad there are guys like you in the world to watch movies like that. It really helps to balance the order in the world for guys like me who despise those type of movies. Thanks for taking one for the team.


Lol.....


Hey....NOBODY puts SBrooks in a corner!

[vicnsand]

Watched most of Dirty Dancing Blu last night. It's really not as bad as most reviews say. Any scene in natural lighting looks fine. The only time I see some digital artifacting is when they are in the staff dancing scenes when the red light hits anyone in the face. Other than that and some sub par surround use it's a pretty solid release.

Are you sure they were reviewing the transfer and not the movie? ;)

As an older teen watching it in the theatre I thought it was great. A few years ago as an older guy sitting with my wife watching tv and trying to be nostalgic, I sat through that "awesome" movie and thought, "What the heck was I thinking watching this crap?!?!?!"

Stupid line = "nobody puts baby in a corner."

You are a brave, brave guy. I'd take Wild Hogs over Dirty Dancing any day.

[SBrooks1]

I'm so glad there are guys like you in the world to watch movies like that. It really helps to balance the order in the world for guys like me who despise those type of movies. Thanks for taking one for the team.

Dirty Dancing is a classic, sir and don't you forget it. I'll admit it, I've watched it probably 20 times easy. :p

[Hanky Panky]

You are a brave, brave guy. I'd take Wild Hogs over Dirty Dancing any day.

Speaking of which...it's been a while since we've had one of these, so for those of you eating lunch today in the office, I present another edition of...

WildHogs Blu-ray Use #9...Plastic Plate :D
http://i31.tinypic.com/2ji4qw.jpg

[SBrooks1]

Mmmmm, lasagna :eek:

[TastySweetNutz]

Dirty Dancing is a classic, sir and don't you forget it. I'll admit it, I've watched it probably 20 times easy. :p

Haha, well I bet you "had the time of your life" during those 20 viewings. :p

[Hanky Panky]

Mmmmm, lasagna :eek:

Yes...with a pinch of blu-ray sauce on the bottom for that extra punch.

[grif32]

Dirty Dancing is a classic, sir and don't you forget it. I'll admit it, I've watched it probably 20 times easy. :p

That explains everything :D

[Hanky Panky]

Haha, well I bet you "had the time of your life" during those 20 viewings.

Heheheh...well with scenes like this...wouldn't you pause and rewind? ;)

http://i31.tinypic.com/2ex6k21.jpg

[SBrooks1]

Curse you all :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I think the term your looking for is "pause and toss" lol

[Hanky Panky]

Bwahahaha...

[TastySweetNutz]

Are you sure they were reviewing the transfer and not the movie? ;)

As an older teen watching it in the theatre I thought it was great. A few years ago as an older guy sitting with my wife watching tv and trying to be nostalgic, I sat through that "awesome" movie and thought, "What the heck was I thinking watching this crap?!?!?!"

Stupid line = "nobody puts baby in a corner."

You are a brave, brave guy. I'd take Wild Hogs over Dirty Dancing any day.

At least you used the correct avenue to save yourself some grief by blaming it on the wife. I won't mention any names, but that seems to be the popular method of deflection around here.

[grif32]

Heheheh...well with scenes like this...wouldn't you pause and rewind? ;)

http://i31.tinypic.com/2ex6k21.jpg


No only if we had a pic of Sbrooks and put his face on that would be perfect.