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

[Hanky Panky]

Well if you squint tight enough...I think you can see why SBrooks loves this movie...

http://i29.tinypic.com/vdllbt.jpg

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

[SBrooks1]

BASTARD! LOL LOL :D

[cochese75]

hahaha




:spawnorb:

[grif32]

Thats great. LOL

[javery83]

Hey guys, what's the best way to clean an LCD screen? I bought a "laptop & LCD cleaning kit" at Staples. You get three wipes, three polishing cloths and a microfiber finishing cloth. The wipes have left streaks on the screen that the polishing and microfiber cloths couldn't remove. They were alcohol and ammonia free wipes. Any tips on the best way to clean the screen?

[TheRedOx]

Hey guys, what's the best way to clean an LCD screen? I bought a "laptop & LCD cleaning kit" at Staples. You get three wipes, three polishing cloths and a microfiber finishing cloth. The wipes have left streaks on the screen that the polishing and microfiber cloths couldn't remove. They were alcohol and ammonia free wipes. Any tips on the best way to clean the screen?

I use this on my monitor, works really well IMO.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1800607&CatId=41
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/232/ult33047ais7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[javery83]

It's actually for an LCD television, but I suppose there's no difference with a monitor. How long does that bottle last you for $20?

[PrimeBane]

Have you tried just water with the microfiber clothes?

[javery83]

Have you tried just water with the microfiber clothes?

Is that alright to do? Tap water is cool? I probably haven't been dusting it the best way. A soft cotton t-shirt gently on the screen.

[PrimeBane]

Tap water (providing you don't have super hard water) should be fine... just dampen the microfiber cloth (you don't want too much water) and gently clean the problem areas.

[oaktown2000]

Watched two movies last night.

Hey chugga....how are you enjoying that blind buy of "Be Kind, Rewind" :p So glad I rented this one. Same with "There will Be Blood". Incredible movie. Great acting. Great AQ/PQ. But the pace is similar to watching the loogies I spit onto my shower wall make their way to the drain. Not something I'm going to view multiple times. And the guy who played the Reverend stole the movie for me....I thought his performance topped even that of Daniel Day Lewis'.

[javery83]

Not much better. I'll have to try out that spray. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[TheRedOx]

It's actually for an LCD television, but I suppose there's no difference with a monitor. How long does that bottle last you for $20?

Should last a very long time - I use maybe two squirts on a 19" computer monitor so you'd maybe use 4 or 5 on your TV I'd imagine. I like it because it's a gel and it doesn't streak at all.

[PrimeBane]

But the pace is similar to watching the loogies I spit onto my shower wall make their way to the drain.

There's a mental image I didn't need... so much for lunch today.

[javery83]

Should last a very long time - I use maybe two squirts on a 19" computer monitor so you'd maybe use 4 or 5 on your TV I'd imagine. I like it because it's a gel and it doesn't streak at all.

Cool. No streaking sounds great. I'm placing an order. Thanks much!

[oaktown2000]

There's a mental image I didn't need... so much for lunch today.


Man up, ya Sally :D

[grif32]

Hey guys, what's the best way to clean an LCD screen? I bought a "laptop & LCD cleaning kit" at Staples. You get three wipes, three polishing cloths and a microfiber finishing cloth. The wipes have left streaks on the screen that the polishing and microfiber cloths couldn't remove. They were alcohol and ammonia free wipes. Any tips on the best way to clean the screen?

Just a plain ole Cotton T shirt.

Nothing works better then this on my LCD Screen

[ewto16]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA....that Dirty Dancing pic is FANTASTIC!!! Hogs pic is good as always.

[ewto16]

But the pace is similar to watching the loogies I spit onto my shower wall make their way to the drain.

There's a mental image I didn't need... so much for lunch today.

Probably better than what else he does in the shower.....:D:p

[HollandX]

http://oraculations.blogspot.com/uploaded_images/drop%20the%20soap-739194.jpg

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheheh...

http://i27.tinypic.com/15xsp7b.jpg

[TastySweetNutz]

Probably better than what else he does in the shower.....:D:p

LOL!!

[HollandX]

Heheheheh...

http://i27.tinypic.com/15xsp7b.jpg

lmao!

not pictured: stampede coming...

[PrimeBane]

Heheheheh...

http://i27.tinypic.com/15xsp7b.jpg

LOL :D

[ewto16]

HHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

[oaktown2000]

http://oraculations.blogspot.com/uploaded_images/drop%20the%20soap-739194.jpg


Funny........not true....but funny.

[R. Giles]

The sad thing other then the wild hog photoshops is that Hanky has a picture of the blu-ray on his computer. So he somewhat owns a copy of the movie.

[Chugga]

Watched two movies last night.

Hey chugga....how are you enjoying that blind buy of "Be Kind, Rewind" :p So glad I rented this one. Same with "There will Be Blood". Incredible movie. Great acting. Great AQ/PQ. But the pace is similar to watching the loogies I spit onto my shower wall make their way to the drain. Not something I'm going to view multiple times. And the guy who played the Reverend stole the movie for me....I thought his performance topped even that of Daniel Day Lewis'.

I was actually a big fan of Be Kind Rewind, I like just about anything Jack Black is in (other then Nacho Libre, that movie was awful) so Be Kind Rewind was great, them remaking the movies was absolutely hilarious. They remake all of 5 seconds of Boyz In the Hood and I laughed my @$$ off. Their remake of Driving Miss Daisy was a riot too. The movie itself wasn't as funny but had it's moments (when he gets magnitized - "it's like a maze of mirrors") but every single remake they made had me laughing non-stop.

[cochese75]

Heheheheh...

http://i27.tinypic.com/15xsp7b.jpg


haha dont drop the hogs



:spawnorb:

[cochese75]

I was actually a big fan of Be Kind Rewind, I like just about anything Jack Black is in (other then Nacho Libre, that movie was awful) so Be Kind Rewind was great, them remaking the movies was absolutely hilarious. They remake all of 5 seconds of Boyz In the Hood and I laughed my @$$ off. Their remake of Driving Miss Daisy was a riot too. The movie itself wasn't as funny but had it's moments (when he gets magnitized - "it's like a maze of mirrors") but every single remake they made had me laughing non-stop.

nacchoooooooooooooooooo was awesome.


:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

I also liked Nacho LIbre

[grif32]

I liked wild hogs

[mikedanger]

I liked wild hogs

me too...but i also like shower rape, so...

[HollandX]

Nacho Libre was beyond horrible. And I'm a wrestling fan!

[PrimeBane]

Metropolis Coming to Blu-ray in 2009

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1424

[PrimeBane]

2 for $30 is back at Amazon.com... nothing special for longtime owners.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7065252_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000243511&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=1S9F81XXD8K34EKS9CSC&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=409433001&pf_rd_i=130

[JaylisJayP]

2 for $30 is back at Amazon.com... nothing special for longtime owners.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7065252_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000243511&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=1S9F81XXD8K34EKS9CSC&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=409433001&pf_rd_i=130

On every single one of these sales I consider The Legend of Zorro, and on every one of the sales there's never a second disc that I'd buy.

[Chugga]

On every single one of these sales I consider The Legend of Zorro, and on every one of the sales there's never a second disc that I'd buy.

Thats my problem I want Zorro but I have the vast majority of the other movies listed. And the ones I don't have I don't have for a reason.

[oaktown2000]

you two blu ray wh0res own some of the worst high def movies printed on a disc....i'm sure you can handle getting one more crappy title to go with your catalogue of crappy titles




;)



Or since both of you now want the same crappy title...why not split an order.

[grif32]

That amazon sale is sooooooooo stupid. They have titles for $11.95 and $14.95???????????????

No titles should be less then 19.95 in that sale.

[cochese75]

Thats my problem I want Zorro but I have the vast majority of the other movies listed. And the ones I don't have I don't have for a reason.

hmmm i might be looking at 3 of those BR.
wanna add Zorro?




:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

HellBoy any good on Blu-ray? I can't remember if I liked that movie or not.

[HollandX]

Wherefore art thou BOGO?!

[avsfan21]

BOGOs are probably a thing of the past since BD is the last man standing.

[PrimeBane]

I'm thinking Black Friday should there be another one.

[JaylisJayP]

you two blu ray wh0res own some of the worst high def movies printed on a disc....i'm sure you can handle getting one more crappy title to go with your catalogue of crappy titles




;)



Or since both of you now want the same crappy title...why not split an order.

No, you and I should split an order since we could save on shipping.

[Chugga]

2 for $30 is as good as a bogo for me since those damn bogo's always had me buying the $30 one and then getting the $25 one for free (yeah I know I wasn't smart enough to do multiple transactions). I just don't like the titles offered. I remember when they used to offer up the Pirates movies back when they were still fresh on shelves, now-a-days deals are still offering the same movies that I picked up on in deals almost a year ago. I have 50 first dates damnit, give me something new.

[Chugga]

hmmm i might be looking at 3 of those BR.
wanna add Zorro?




:spawnorb:

I might just bite the bullet and pick up Ex-Machina to go with Zorro. Oaktown was telling me how awesome it was and how I had to buy it regardless of it's stupid title.

[JaylisJayP]

I might just bite the bullet and pick up Ex-Machina to go with Zorro. Oaktown was telling me how awesome it was and how I had to buy it regardless of it's stupid title.

It's actually an awesome movie.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

these are the same damm titles as the past 3 sales

[ewto16]

I'm thinking Black Friday should there be another one.

Black Friday will bring some sales for sure. I don't really want to wait until then for a deal though. That is a long way away.

Surely, someone will have a "Spectacular Summer Sale!"

[Chugga]

Black Friday will bring some sales for sure. I don't really want to wait until then for a deal though. That is a long way away.

Surely, someone will have a "Spectacular Summer Sale!"

I wouldn't expect a really good sale until Paramount and Universal get themselves in motion and really start cranking out the titles (hopefully this fall). Look at it from a retail perspective. (I'm using fake numbers) but lets say Best Buy had 5 Blu-ray racks and 5 HD DVD racks. HD DVD is dead and all of it's movies got sent away...now all of a sudden Blu-ray has 10 racks. If you go to your local Best Buy you'll likely see that Blu-ray section has more then enough space right now as there just aren't really enough movies out to take up all the racks.

Once the racks start getting filled to the brim with new Paramount, Universal, Dreamworks, etc etc etc titles ontop of the already slated Disney, Fox, Warner, etc titles you will start to see those racks get VERY tight and instead of immediately expanding I would almost guarentee they run some huge back catalogue sales to move a bunch of their extras to clear up room for the holiday blockbusters.

[cochese75]

I might just bite the bullet and pick up Ex-Machina to go with Zorro. Oaktown was telling me how awesome it was and how I had to buy it regardless of it's stupid title.

ok


:spawnorb:

[Mack]

Snagged Pan's Labyrinth and Appleseed from Amazon :cool:

[Chugga]

Snagged Pan's Labyrinth and Appleseed from Amazon :cool:

Pans is an awesome movie, I still can't get behind a movie named Appleseed but we'll see, it's on it's way.

[cochese75]

yeah Pans is awesome. Was one of the 3 i was thinking about getting along with Blade Runner/Donnie Brasco



:spawnorb:

[Chugga]

Blade Runner is a must.....Pans is a solid movie so thats a lock too. The only other "must buy" I see on that entire list is Troy. I think you're truly missing out if you have a Blu-ray player and don't have the movie Troy. Also 300 too but I'm just assuming everyone owns 300.

[JaylisJayP]

Troy Director's Cut is possibly the most underrated high-def disc. I think it's a great movie and the DC looks better than the original HD DVD.

[Chugga]

PQ and AQ aside I'd say buy Troy simply because it's a badass movie. Brad Pitt kills it as Achilles and they cast Helen perfectly (she was beautiful). From the first scene where Achilles owns the guy in 5 seconds it never goes downhill.

To this day even after all these releases I still believe Troy and Kingdom of Heaven are two of the best Blu-ray disks out.

[JaylisJayP]

PQ and AQ aside I'd say buy Troy simply because it's a badass movie. Brad Pitt kills it as Achilles and they cast Helen perfectly (she was beautiful). From the first scene where Achilles owns the guy in 5 seconds it never goes downhill.

To this day even after all these releases I still believe Troy and Kingdom of Heaven are two of the best Blu-ray disks out.


and Wild Hogs.

[cochese75]

just bought Blade Runner/Pans/Donnie Brasco/Troy





:spawnorb:

[HollandX]

I may go Gattaca/Knight's Tale and Troy/The Rookie.

[vicnsand]

and Wild Hogs.

And Dirty Dancing.

[cflames89]

HellBoy any good on Blu-ray? I can't remember if I liked that movie or not.

One of the guys at work picked this up the other day and said it was pretty sweet.

[cflames89]

Picked up Independence Day and 300 for roughly $40 Canadian tonight at work.

[JaylisJayP]

Hellboy is awesome.

[oaktown2000]

I might just bite the bullet and pick up Ex-Machina to go with Zorro. Oaktown was telling me how awesome it was and how I had to buy it regardless of it's stupid title.

It's actually an awesome movie.

Snagged Pan's Labyrinth and Appleseed from Amazon :cool:

haha...see *****...I told you...it's a bad azz anime movie

The only other "must buy" I see on that entire list is Troy. I think you're truly missing out if you have a Blu-ray player and don't have the movie Troy. Also 300 too but I'm just assuming everyone owns 300.

And who told you that that one was a must have before you actually listened




cochesehead - if you're just starting out...and gonna take advantage of the 2 for $30....basically $15 a Blu ray....here are some from that list....that, while they might be old, would be pefect for a newcomer

Hellboy
Pans Labyrinth
Troy
Tears of the Sun
Black Hawk Down
Appleseed

Any of those will really showcase a Blu Rays potential over it's DVD counterpart

And while it's not a part of this sale...it's always coming up on a sale somewhere because it's been out forever now....grab Kingdom of Heaven

[Kleptos18]

Just got doen watching Fools Gold tonite.

Loved it. The ocean just looks awesome on blu. Go rent this movie. it was a fun time throughout.

[cflames89]

And while it's not a part of this sale...it's always coming up on a sale somewhere because it's been out forever now....grab Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven is amazing on Blu-ray!!!!!

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched Rambo last night. Really enjoyed it. It was a bloodbath and I love it!!!!

[ToightLikeATiger]

btw still have the following sealed HD-DVD's for sale

Italian Job- $11dlvd
Black Rain- $11dlvd
The Departed- $11dlvd

If you buy them all then $28dlvd!

PM me if interested. I accept Paypal :)

[javery83]

Are the major companies still going to manufacture the dual HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players? Just curious more than anything.

[JaylisJayP]

Are the major companies still going to manufacture the dual HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players? Just curious more than anything.

i was actually just wondering this myself last night while watching an HD DVD in my bedroom. I sure as hell hope so, considering HD DVD isn't competition anymore, but who knows.

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ Well, maybe Prime knows. He knows everything else.

[cochese75]

cochesehead - if you're just starting out...and gonna take advantage of the 2 for $30....basically $15 a Blu ray....here are some from that list....that, while they might be old, would be pefect for a newcomer

Hellboy
Pans Labyrinth
Troy
Tears of the Sun
Black Hawk Down
Appleseed

Any of those will really showcase a Blu Rays potential over it's DVD counterpart

And while it's not a part of this sale...it's always coming up on a sale somewhere because it's been out forever now....grab Kingdom of Heaven

i got the 2 i bolded for now plus Blade Runner/Brasco. The others you listed i probably wont watch again. I'll look out for KoH though


thanks

:spawnorb:

[TheRedOx]

Okay, my friends:
Back to my ethernet jacks/wiring,
Will this work in place of the jacks? Seems even easier, at a total addition to the project of $6.00 I think it might be worth it.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10519&cs_id=1051903&p_id=2888&seq=1&format=2
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6823/28881qo4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8135/28882oe2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Says it's a coupler that eliminates the need to crimp and splice wires. Basically the F/F thing that someone mentioned, do you think I could have two on each line (one at either end of two separate walls)?

[ewto16]

I wouldn't see why not. As long as you can plug one end into one side and the other into the other side, it should be fine.

Okay, my friends:
Back to my ethernet jacks/wiring,
Will this work in place of the jacks? Seems even easier, at a total addition to the project of $6.00 I think it might be worth it.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10519&cs_id=1051903&p_id=2888&seq=1&format=2
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6823/28881qo4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8135/28882oe2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Says it's a coupler that eliminates the need to crimp and splice wires. Basically the F/F thing that someone mentioned, do you think I could have two on each line (one at either end of two separate walls)?

[grif32]

Went to the "Strawberry festival" today with the GF and little one.

They had a few vendors there and one guy had a TON of HD DVD's Brand new Imports and all for sale for 3 for $10.00..

Couldnt beleive it only problem I didnt have much cash on me. :( and he couldnt take Credit Cards. Sucks.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Oldboy on blu tonight.

Holy crap what an amazing and amazingly f--cked up movie. PQ was great in parts and sketchy in others. Audio was surprisingly vivid. That music leaves such an impression on you.

[grif32]

^^^ Well, maybe Prime knows. He knows everything else.

Well I know I am not PB but from what I hear no they are not going to make a Dual Format Players. But who knows anymore to be honest.

First they were now they are not so its anyone's guess.

[Kleptos18]

Just watched Semi Pro. What a horrible movie. There were some funny parts but overall it just sucked.

Step Brothers looks like it'll be a good will ferrel movie though.

[R. Giles]

Just watched Semi Pro. What a horrible movie. There were some funny parts but overall it just sucked.

Step Brothers looks like it'll be a good will ferrel movie though.

Step Brothers looks like any other Will Ferrell movie, it will suck horribly but make money.

[PrimeBane]

Are the major companies still going to manufacture the dual HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players? Just curious more than anything.

I don't think so... if you really want one, grab an LG while they're still available. freezerfuel has one if you have any questions.

Bill Hunt actually brought up a really good point last week. Instead of concentrating on this super upconversion crap, Toshiba should work on an affordable dual player for the market. I know I'd buy one.

I suppose there could be a small bit of hope for one from the Chinese market. Assuming they're still going to use their version of HD DVD, I suppose there could be a BD/Chinese HD DVD player. Considering the Chinese HD DVD is the same as the defunct HD DVD other than the codecs used, a simple firmware update could turn such a beast into a nice dual player for North America... I'm not holding my breath for one however.

[HollandX]

Chickity China the Chinese chicken.

[ickzer1]

Finally watched my I am Legend copy. The alternate ending was kinda cool i though.

[freezerfuel]

I wonder what genius decided they should put Illegal downloading commercials on Blu-rays, even DVD's for that matter. Like, thanks for telling me not to illegally download the movie I just bought?...?

Watched Oldboy on blu tonight.

Holy crap what an amazing and amazingly f--cked up movie. PQ was great in parts and sketchy in others. Audio was surprisingly vivid. That music leaves such an impression on you.

I love f--ked up movies. Put off getting Old Boy but I think I'm going to get it next time I see it in stock. Still need to watch The Eye.

[freezerfuel]

I don't think so... if you really want one, grab an LG while they're still available. freezerfuel has one if you have any questions.

Bill Hunt actually brought up a really good point last week. Instead of concentrating on this super upconversion crap, Toshiba should work on an affordable dual player for the market. I know I'd buy one.


LG BH200 is the one I own and I'm not that technically saavy but I will say it's convenient having one machine for both formats although I still use the PS3 and A20 for most movie viewing.

The reason? Damn random audio dropouts. I had it hooked up to my old TV with component cables and it worked flawlessly. Then when I bought a new TV I decided to switch things around and use the 200 with the projector connected with HDMI. I'm almost 100% sure HDMI is the reason for the problems. Although LG supposedly released a firmware update that should fix the audio dropouts. Other than that problem (which really isn't a problem if LG fixed it) it's an awesome player. Loads up pretty fast (faster than the A20), beautiful picture, pretty sure it does all the new HD audio codecs now, and it just looks cool.

But if you're in the market for a fridge don't buy an LG. Bought one and a month later it stopped working. :p

I really should get that new firmware for it.

[grif32]

I don't think so... if you really want one, grab an LG while they're still available. freezerfuel has one if you have any questions.

Bill Hunt actually brought up a really good point last week. Instead of concentrating on this super upconversion crap, Toshiba should work on an affordable dual player for the market. I know I'd buy one.

I suppose there could be a small bit of hope for one from the Chinese market. Assuming they're still going to use their version of HD DVD, I suppose there could be a BD/Chinese HD DVD player. Considering the Chinese HD DVD is the same as the defunct HD DVD other than the codecs used, a simple firmware update could turn such a beast into a nice dual player for North America... I'm not holding my breath for one however.

Makes no sense for Toshiba to make a Dual Player. They hate Blu Ray and want nothing to do with it. Thats why the created the SUC crap.

Plus Toshiba owns patents on DVD so why bother with Blu Ray? Instead they are going to make DVD the best they can. Plus how many Dual Players do you think they would honestly sell? Not many thats for sure.

Alot of people have sold off their HD DVD collection or already bought up an A35 or XA2 to use.

HD DVD is dead and for anyone to make a dual player makes zero sense right now.

For the attentive in attendance, you likely noticed that none of Toshiba's newly announced laptops (yes, even the absurdly powerful Qosmio rigs) have built-in Blu-ray drives. Like, there's not even an option. When questioned about the obvious oversight (ahem), Tosh's Europe CEO Alan Thompson noted that "Blu-ray was just one of the many ways that you can get HD content and is not required for accessing HD content." Furthermore, it seems as if the outfit is continuing on in its pursuit to develop the best DVD upconverting technology in the whole wide world, as it explained to the press in London that its forthcoming technology would "fill in the gaps" and "add resolution." Company representatives even remarked that "Blu-ray was only a storage medium," and reiterated that BD "wasn't the only way to view high-def content." It's one thing to bow out gracefully, pick up the pieces and get on with life. It's another thing to douse yourself in ignorance and pretend that Blu-ray (let alone HD DVD) never happened.

[imaginegrafix]

Yeah, I don't see any new dual format players coming from Tosh or anyone else for that matter.

I think were going to see Tosh push the SUC really hard and I just don't get what Sony/BDA is doing since HD DVD died - they have basically sat back and think people are just going to flock to blu. There should have been some new advertising during the tax rebate / stimulus season - and I didn't see anything. There was the WM sale, but they should be doing a lot more - heck a guy on the sports board the other day didn't even realize HD DVD was dead, as he asked which one he should go with.

[JaylisJayP]

B2G1 at BestBuy.com. Not a good selection, but it's at least some new stuff and different from all the other sales. Of course, it's Best Buy pricing.

If they had added a third war movie I might actually have bit. When will they learn.

http://www.bestbuy.com/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat154000050007&type=category&AID=10474050&PID=249294&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Folspage.jsp%3Fid%3Dpcmcat154000050007%26type%3Dcategory

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ For those who might be interested, Kingdom of Heaven is on the list.

[R. Giles]

It would be good if Best Buy didn't rape you on prices.

[WingNut 25]

The alternate ending on I Am Legend is what should have been the theatrical ending. It totally made the movie.

[TastySweetNutz]

Watched Oldboy on blu tonight.

Holy crap what an amazing and amazingly f--cked up movie. PQ was great in parts and sketchy in others. Audio was surprisingly vivid. That music leaves such an impression on you.

Glad that this movie is seeing some love on here. It's one of my all-time favorite movies and I suggest it to everyone.

[PrimeBane]

A couple of additions to the HT this weekend.

First, I FINALLY hung up my 106" screen. I was having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to mount it to the wall due to the strange nature of the placment. I ended up using Hercules Hooks and they've done a fine job. :)

Secondly, I added a Lutron IR light control.
http://www.lutron.com/CMS400/default.aspx?app=Maestro

Mine actaully came with a Philips univeral remote (another remote for the drawer). As usual, Harmony made it pretty easy to set it up. I did have to customize the buttons, but it works really well, easpeically for $42 :)

[pyrrhonist]

Are we allowed to ask for tech help in this thread? :p :D

If one is planning on "upgrading" to an HDMI connection for an HDTV set, but doesn't have a surround sound capable receiver, is it better to just stay with component, or is it ok to at least get your video from the HDMI capable? My gaming TV (A Westinghouse 32w6) has the 1 HDMI port, but I am running a stereo-only receiver that is 10+ years old still. I am hoping that I will still be able to get my stereo speakers for the receiver to work with an HDMI connection.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[PrimeBane]

Everyone can get help except you Dave :p

Yes, you'll be fine. I run all my video with HDMI now, but run the sound via optical cable as I haven't bought a new receiver yet.

[pyrrhonist]

Everyone can get help except you Dave :p

Yes, you'll be fine. I run all my video with HDMI now, but run the sound via optical cable as I haven't bought a new receiver yet.

I had thought about just PM'ing you directly, as I had a feeling you'd be the one who'd reply. :D

Ah, thank you for the reply. I just didn't want to get all the cables and then get burned. I finally tracked down the MGS4 bundle this morning (thanks to the wife), so I can now say I own all Playstation consoles again.....until the PS4. :D

And I did recall the threads in the past about Monoprice, I'm already placing the order for one as we speak. However, what to do in the meantime, while I wait for shipping? I am contemplating trying to buy a cheap in-store solution, and then returning it. :confused:

[PrimeBane]

If you have component cables for your PS2, use them for now... I hear they work just fine. :)

I believe monoprice is out of California, so you shouldn't have to wait long if you order today.

[grif32]

A couple of additions to the HT this weekend.

First, I FINALLY hung up my 106" screen. I was having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to mount it to the wall due to the strange nature of the placment. I ended up using Hercules Hooks and they've done a fine job. :)

Secondly, I added a Lutron IR light control.
http://www.lutron.com/CMS400/default.aspx?app=Maestro

Mine actaully came with a Philips univeral remote (another remote for the drawer). As usual, Harmony made it pretty easy to set it up. I did have to customize the buttons, but it works really well, easpeically for $42 :)

Man PB wish I knew you needed the Lutron stuff. I get fat discounts on that stuff. 99% I get it free. We dont sell Lutron but P&S and other brand but its all the same.

I was able to rewire my whole house, put in a new 200amp service, new 3 prong outlets switches etc all for free. Pays to work in the electrial field. :)

I get alot of samples.

Take some pics so we can see it.

[grif32]

I had thought about just PM'ing you directly, as I had a feeling you'd be the one who'd reply. :D

Ah, thank you for the reply. I just didn't want to get all the cables and then get burned. I finally tracked down the MGS4 bundle this morning (thanks to the wife), so I can now say I own all Playstation consoles again.....until the PS4. :D

And I did recall the threads in the past about Monoprice, I'm already placing the order for one as we speak. However, what to do in the meantime, while I wait for shipping? I am contemplating trying to buy a cheap in-store solution, and then returning it. :confused:

Others would reply but PB is a post w h o r e and just hangs out here waiting to help :D

[PrimeBane]

Man PB wish I knew you needed the Lutron stuff. I get fat discounts on that stuff. 99% I get it free. We dont sell Lutron but P&S and other brand but its all the same.

It ended up being a "spur of the moment" purchase... I like it so far so I'll probably be in the market for another one for upstairs at some point.

This one really caught my eye while at the Lutron site
http://www.lutron.com/ltr4/home.asp

As for pictures, the basement is still a mess... I'm going to get around to it one of these days.

Hey, I have a garage that needs wiring... you feel like a vacation to Calgary? ;)

[grif32]

It ended up being a "spur of the moment" purchase... I like it so far so I'll probably be in the market for another one for upstairs at some point.

This one really caught my eye while at the Lutron site
http://www.lutron.com/ltr4/home.asp

As for pictures, the basement is still a mess... I'm going to get around to it one of these days.

Hey, I have a garage that needs wiring... you feel like a vacation to Calgary? ;)

If I was anywhere near you I would help..

That switch is sick. I will see if any of my distributors carry something like that. First time I have seen a switch like that.

[grif32]

July Release's taken from another board. What is everyone getting?


July 01, 2008
Batman: The Movie (Fox)
Batman: The Movie (Limited Edition) (Fox)
Ganges (BBC)
Gangs of New York (Walt Disney)
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control, (Warner)
In the Line of Fire (Sony)
John Mayer: Where the LIght Is (Sony BMG)
Korn: Live at Montreux (Eagle Rock)
Mad Men: Season One (Lionsgate)
Meet the Browns (Lionsgate)
Point Break (Fox)
Sex and Death 101 (Starz)
Vantage Point (Sony)
War, Inc. (First Look)

July 08, 2008
Batman Begins (Warner)
Batman Begins (Limited Edition Gift Set) (Warner)
Batman: Gotham Knight (Warner Premiere)
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at the Greek Theatre (Image)
The Moody Blues: Lovely to See You - Live at the Greek (Image)
Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night (Image)
The Ruins (Paramount)
Sleepwalking (Starz)

July 15, 2008
The Bank Job (2008) (Lionsgate)
College Road Trip (Walt Disney)
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku (FUNimation)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Warner)
Shutter (Fox)
Step Up 2: The Streets (Walt Disney)

July 22, 2008
21 (Sony)
The BBC High-Definition Natural History Collection (BBC)
Daft Punk's Electroma (Vice Records)
Earth: The Biography (BBC)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Sony)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (Sony)
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Sony)
The Mummy Returns (Universal)
The Mummy (1999) (Universal)
The Perfect Storm (Warner)
The Scorpion King (Universal)
Urban Legend (Sony)

July 29, 2008
Beowulf: The Director's Cut (2007) (Paramount)
The Big White (Echo Bridge)
Clear and Present Danger (Paramount)
Dark City (New Line)
Doomsday (Universal)
Drillbit Taylor (Paramount)
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (New Line)
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (New Line)
Human Body: Pushing the Limits (Image)
The Hunt for Red October (Paramount)
The Lost Boys (Warner)
Lost Boys: The Tribe (Warner)
Mortuary (Echo Bridge)
Never Back Down (Summit)
Patriot Games (Paramount)
Perhaps Love (Tai Seng)
Robin Hood: Season One (BBC)
Salvage (Echo Bridge)
Shine a Light (Paramount)
Stargate: Continuum (MGM)
The Sum of All Fears (Paramount)
The Tiger Blade (BCI)
Top Gun (Paramount)
Vengeance (2006) (BCI)

[grif32]

I can honestly say I dont see anything except maybe Lost Boys. Thats about it.

[grif32]

Amazon price adjustments:

Cloverfield: $16.95
Dark City: $18.95
Top Gun: $19.95
The Mummy: $19.95
Batman Begins: $17.95
Batman Gotham Knight: $21.95
Fifth Element: $11.95
Blade Runner: $16.95
Rambo: $19.95
Patton: $23.95
Master and Commander: $23.95
Bridge Too Far: $23.95
Battle of Britain: $23.95
Predator: $23.95
Juno: $23.95

Loads of other Fox titles (looks like all, honestly) at $24.95!

Jumper: $22.95
John Mayer Concert BD: $14.95
I Am Legend: $15.95

From br.com

[JaylisJayP]

For July it looks like:

Point Break
The Bank Job
Dark City
The Lost Boys

[HollandX]

My buys:

July 01, 2008
Gangs of New York (Walt Disney)
Point Break (Fox)
Vantage Point (Sony)

July 08, 2008
Batman Begins (Warner)
Batman: Gotham Knight (Warner Premiere)
Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night (Image)

July 15, 2008
The Bank Job (2008) (Lionsgate)

July 22, 2008
21 (Sony)
The Mummy Returns (Universal)
The Mummy (1999) (Universal)

July 29, 2008
Beowulf: The Director's Cut (2007) (Paramount)
Doomsday (Universal)
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (New Line)
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (New Line)
Top Gun (Paramount)

[HollandX]

Amazon price adjustments:

Cloverfield: $16.95
Dark City: $18.95
Top Gun: $19.95
The Mummy: $19.95
Batman Begins: $17.95
Batman Gotham Knight: $21.95
Fifth Element: $11.95
Blade Runner: $16.95
Rambo: $19.95
Patton: $23.95
Master and Commander: $23.95
Bridge Too Far: $23.95
Battle of Britain: $23.95
Predator: $23.95
Juno: $23.95

Loads of other Fox titles (looks like all, honestly) at $24.95!

Jumper: $22.95
John Mayer Concert BD: $14.95
I Am Legend: $15.95

From br.com

Thanks!

[TastySweetNutz]

July Release's taken from another board. What is everyone getting?


July 01, 2008
Vantage Point (Sony)


July 08, 2008
Batman Begins (Warner)
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at the Greek Theatre (Image)
The Moody Blues: Lovely to See You - Live at the Greek (Image)


July 15, 2008
Shutter (Fox)


July 29, 2008
Doomsday (Universal)
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (New Line)
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (New Line)

Nice list but not many must owns. Vantage Point I'm on the fence about. I really loved the movie but not sure if it's a multiview movie. And I can thank my father for my love of Chicago, EW&F and The Moody Blues.

[cflames89]

The alternate ending on I Am Legend is what should have been the theatrical ending. It totally made the movie.

I thought the exact same thing when I watched it a couple of months ago.

[cflames89]

July 01, 2008
Gangs of New York


July 08, 2008
Batman Begins


July 22, 2008
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy
The Scorpion King

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ Early buzz is the Gangs of New York transfer is really bad. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, I haven't seen screenshots, just a heads up. Although people also are slamming Patton but I thought it looked great. Guess DNR and EE don't really bother me that much.

[cflames89]

Wait, Patton is on BD as wellÉ

[grif32]

^^^ Early buzz is the Gangs of New York transfer is really bad. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, I haven't seen screenshots, just a heads up. Although people also are slamming Patton but I thought it looked great. Guess DNR and EE don't really bother me that much.

The same person that gave Gangs of NY a bad transfer also sad the samething about Patton..

[Kleptos18]

Had a Harry Potter day today. Mid through the 3rd movie. These movies are great on Blu. The effects are great and the picture is top notch. Can't wait to get to the next one.

[JaylisJayP]

The same person that gave Gangs of NY a bad transfer also sad the samething about Patton..


Well, it's more than 1 person, there's whole threads dedicated to it. Like I said, I liked the Patton transfer, just giving a heads up.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Hulk HD DVD today, one of my five-free I finally got to. Actually thought it was pretty good. Don't know why everyone hated this so much. Yeah, it's not a straight action movie, yeah the Hulk doesn't show up until 40 minutes in....big deal. I liked the story.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

snagged Natural Born Killers at Target for 19.99 the case is pretty cool

[JaylisJayP]

snagged Natural Born Killers at Target for 19.99 the case is pretty cool

forgot about that sale....might have to pick this one up.

[PrimeBane]

Man, July is pretty bare.

I'll pick up Dark City at some point... and maybe Doomsday and the 2 Harld and Kumar movies.

I did see the Fox Batman movie today at WM...

[oaktown2000]

I'm sure it will never be done because of all of the different footages used.....but I would absolutely love for the NFL Network to put out their series, America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions, on Blu Ray.

[freezerfuel]

July list.

Batman: The Movie (Fox)
Gangs of New York (Walt Disney)
Point Break (Fox)
The Ruins (Paramount)
The Bank Job (2008) (Lionsgate)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Warner)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Sony)
The Scorpion King (Universal)
Dark City (New Line)
Doomsday (Universal)
The Lost Boys (Warner)

[JaylisJayP]

What was Doomsday? I never heard of it before Universal announced it was coming to blu-ray.

[freezerfuel]

Pretty sure it tanked at the box office, came and went pretty fast.

I haven't seen it yet but it looks like a Mad Maxish type movie with a chick instead.

http://www.doomsdayiscoming.com/

[ToightLikeATiger]

What was Doomsday? I never heard of it before Universal announced it was coming to blu-ray.

Its the cartoon of Superman when he dies fighting Doomsday.

[SBrooks1]

Its the cartoon of Superman when he dies fighting Doomsday.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GeonosisMX/doomsday_art_bd.jpg

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Doomsday is the only movie on that entire list of releases that I'm buying.

[R. Giles]

I would buy it just to have another mindless action movie. Money is going to be tight for a while so no new movies for me.

[TheRedOx]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GeonosisMX/doomsday_art_bd.jpg

Ha, I took some crazy long survey about the package art for that box. Funny to see it again a few months later.

[ewto16]

What sort of movie is Blade Runner? If I like Star Wars, LOTR, and super heor movies, will I like it?

The drop on Cloverfield is going to result in that getting bought. I'm going to get Batman Begins too.

[avsfan21]

Blade Runner is more of a movie like Clockwork Orange or something like that. Sure it is a sci fi movie but it is pretty deep compared to something like star wars.

[PrimeBane]

Blade Runner is quote "A thinking man's sci-fi".

It's slow on action (I fell asleep the last time I watched it), and one of those "love it or hate it" movies.

You may want to borrow or rent it first.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

In July the only ones I'm picking up are Batman, Batman Begins, Gotham Knight, and Dark City

[freezerfuel]

Ooo-la-la, got a haul today.

AVP
The Day After Tomorrow
Planet of the Apes
Gone In 60 Seconds
Hellboy
Speed
I, Robot
Men In Black
Transporter 2


And I just about bought Batman until I realized it was that Adam West crapfest. I thought Tim Burton Batman was coming out, not that. Wow, that's disappointing.

[Wardo30]

just ordered a switcher from monoprice...hopefully I will be watching bluray in no time

[ewto16]

Hmmm.....guess I'll just be renting Blade Runner then.

[oaktown2000]

^^^ Early buzz is the Gangs of New York transfer is really bad. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, I haven't seen screenshots, just a heads up. Although people also are slamming Patton but I thought it looked great. Guess DNR and EE don't really bother me that much.

Hope it's not too bad....it's one of the few I was intending on picking up

Blade Runner is quote "A thinking man's sci-fi".

It's slow on action (I fell asleep the last time I watched it), and one of those "love it or hate it" movies.

You may want to borrow or rent it first.


That must be why i didn't like it ;)


Seriously though.....having never seen it till the Blu Ray came out. I was severely disappointed in it. I think the build up of my expectations for it ruined the experience.

[imaginegrafix]

Finally watched no country for old men over the weekend - was kinda dissapointed, maybe my expectations were too high.

[PrimeBane]

Seriously though.....having never seen it till the Blu Ray came out. I was severely disappointed in it. I think the build up of my expectations for it ruined the experience.

I felt that way the first time I watched it... but then I was in my early 20's and that kind of movie didn't really apeal to me then.

To tell you the truth, I'm still not sure I really like it... I need to give it another watch when I'm not dead tired.

[HollandX]

hells yeah!

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they are bringing 'Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo' to Blu-ray on September 2nd. One of the productions of the world famous Cirque Du Soleil company, this Blu-ray will capture all the magic of the performance in stunning high definition. No specs or special features have been announced at this time.

[HollandX]

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of Starship Troopers for the 5th of August, priced at around $28.95. Full specs for the release can be found below, along with the artwork.

* 1.85:1 Widescreen Transfer (1080p)
* Audio: English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, French Dolby TrueHD 5.1
* Subtitles: English, English SDH, French Spanish
* Blu-ray Exclusive: FedNet Mode - Bonus View Picture-in-Picture with Enhanced Graphics
* Blu-ray Exclusive: Recruitment Test
* Blu Wizard
* BD-Live Enabled
* Deleted Scenes
* Director and Cast Commentary
* Commentary with Paul Verhoeven and Ed Neumeier
* Death from Above Documentary
* Behind the Scenes Footage
* The Spaceships from Starship Troopers Featurette
* Screen Tests
* Bug Test Film
* FX Comparison Featurettes
* Storyboard Comparisons
* Scene Deconstructions
* The Making of Starship Troopers
* Know Your Foe Bug Featurettes..

[Hanky Panky]

Ran across this from Digital Bits...shameful...absolutely shameful...Randy Couture? For a minute, I thought it was Curt Angle.

http://i28.tinypic.com/2jab5vn.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Scorpion-King-Rise-Warrior-Blu-ray/dp/B001AV3BXG/ref=pd_bbs_sr_11?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1214251103&sr=8-11

[PrimeBane]

hells yeah!

You forgot a little g a y smilie :p

[ewto16]

Via EngadgetHD

Sony's got a new trio of AV receivers (http://www.engadgethd.com/category/receivers/) to get your work week started, and we'll hit 'em up in order of least fancy to most. The entry-level STR-DG520 (5 x 100-watts) packs a two-in / one out HDMI switcher with 1080p24 pass-through, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration, Cinema Studio EX processing and the company's Digital Media Port. Moving on up, the STR-DG720 (7 x 100-watts) includes a three-in / one-out HDMI repeater, 1080p24 / x.v.Color support, the ability to accept multi-channel HD audio as well as eight-channel Linear PCM and BRAVIA Sync (http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/BRAVIASync/) to boot. The flagship STR-DG820 steps things up even further with four HDMI 1.3 inputs and one output, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, Cinema Studio EX and Neural-THX Surround processing and a 7 x 100-watt amplifier. Check the read link for more details on each, but you'll be forced to take a stab of your own at pricing.

http://www.sony-europe.com/view/ShowPressRelease.action?section=ODW+SS+en_EU+Press&pressrelease=1213190131249&site=odw_en_EU

[Hanky Panky]

1080p24? That's new to me.

[PrimeBane]

http://hometheater.about.com/od/televisionbasics/qt/1080ivs1080p.htm

Differences Within 1080p

1080p can also be displayed (depending on the video processing used) as a 1080p/60 (most common), 1080p/30, or in 1080p/24 formats.

1080p/60 is essentially the same frame repeated twice every 30th of a second. (enhanced video frame rate).

1080p/30 is the same frame displayed once every 30th of a second. (standard live or recorded video frame rate).

1080p/24 is the same frame displayed every 24th of a second (standard motion picture film frame rate)

[Hanky Panky]

I'll be a monkey's uncle...thanks for the link and clarification PB!

[ewto16]

Doesn't the standard (1080p/60) cause the jitter that you see on the screen at times? That is why they sell TVs that accept the 1080/24 signal now, correct?

I still think those make the movie look weird.

[Hanky Panky]

Not sure but I highly doubt any BB employee will be aware of such a distinction among 1080p.

[SBrooks1]

I still think those make the movie look weird.

I think what you're thinking of is the 120hz refresh rate that new LCD's have. They also call it Auto Motion on Samsungs. That has nothing to do with 1080p24/60. There are varying degrees of 120hz you can adjust too. Low, Medium, High, Very High.....something like that. I watched some of Saving Private Ryan with it on Very High and it was, like you said, weird. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't.

[ewto16]

I think what you're thinking of is the 120hz refresh rate that new LCD's have. They also call it Auto Motion on Samsungs. That has nothing to do with 1080p24/60. There are varying degrees of 120hz you can adjust too. Low, Medium, High, Very High.....something like that. I watched some of Saving Private Ryan with it on Very High and it was, like you said, weird. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't.

Correct. That is what I was referring to. There are some many different terms for stuff. Thanks!!

[SBrooks1]

Got some Blu-ray's I'm willing to part with in trade. Feel free to PM me trade offers. I have over 110 Blu-ray's so I may already have what you offer but we'll see.... :)

Deliverence
RV
Planet of the Apes
Talladega Nights (R rated free version that came with the first PS3's)
50 First Dates
Dragonball Z: Broly
Blade Runner: 5 Disc Set
Deja Vu
Justin Timberlake Futuresex/Loveshow
Black Hawk Down
Chain Reaction

[JaylisJayP]

Justin Timberlake Futuresex/Loveshow


Nice, giving someone else a chance to get their sexy back, eh?

Where's Oak? He loves this crap.

[grif32]

I have brand new sealed on HD DVD for trade:

Departed
Children of Men
Harry Potter Order of the Phoneix
Top Gun

Looking for any Blu Ray or will trade a couple for Attonement on HD DVD

[oaktown2000]

Nice, giving someone else a chance to get their sexy back, eh?

Where's Oak? He loves this crap.


pfft...I've already got it :)


Snagged that, AC/DC, Shakira, and Dave Matthews when JandR had them all for $12...................and haven't watched any of them.

[JaylisJayP]

^^^ At least watch the Dave Matthews one. It's worth it.

[Hanky Panky]

I would think Shakira would be the one worth watching...especially if she's shaking her bon bon like she did in that Hips Don't Lie video...WHOA NELLY!

[SBrooks1]

October 21st :D

It's $39.98 MSRP, will have TrueHD 5.1 and French and Spanish tracks too, and is a one disc release. Features are below and sales artwork (not final design).

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/GeonosisMX/sweeney_bd.jpg

Burton + Depp + Carter = Todd
Sweeney Todd Press Conference, November 2007
Sweeney Todd is Alive: The Real History of the Demon Barber
Musical Mayhem: Sondheim's Sweeney Todd

[JaylisJayP]

We got Sweeney Todd from Netflix a couple months ago and we couldn't even finish it. Maybe it was just the mood we were in, but I didn't think it was that great.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone familiar with SACD's? I'm an audio nut and now with my Sony 720 I think I read that my 60GB PS3 will play those and output the audio via PCM.

[mikedanger]

oh man...i really dug sweeney todd...might have to double dip that one.

[TheRedOx]

Anyone familiar with SACD's? I'm an audio nut and now with my Sony 720 I think I read that my 60GB PS3 will play those and output the audio via PCM.

Not really but I've been interested too. Do both SACD and DVD-Audio have full 5.1 audio? I heard the way they mixed Pink Floyd's Dark Side of The Moon is amazing in 5.1 but I don't remember if that was SACD or DVD-audio. LMK what you find out, I'm going to go Google it right now:)

[PrimeBane]

Best to go to AVS for HD audio (unless an audio expert sudden appears).

The little I do know, it was an audio format war basically for audiofiles... neither caught on with the general public.

[SBrooks1]

And in case you guys forgot, today is the last day any new HD DVD movie will be released....

http://media.arstechnica.com/news.media/tombstone.jpg

[PrimeBane]

Today we can official lay to rest our good friend HD DVD.

June 24th marks the last day of any official HD DVD release:
Disco Pigs (HD DVD)
Freedom: 6 (HD DVD)

HD DVD treating many of us very well and for those that didn't buy a PS3 right away, it was our first true introduction into next gen digital media. It brought us exclusive eye candy such as King King, The Matrix Trilogy, Children of Men, Hot Fuzz, Transformers, Shrek the Third, Shaun of the Dead, The Mummy movies, Chronicles of Rid****, Serenity and The Hulk (I'm sure I'm missing a few).

Tonight, I'll pop in Transformers to honor and remember the format that introduced me to HD media.

Rest in Peace HD DVD... and thank you. The future may be Blu, but my living room will always have a bit of red. :)

[TheRedOx]

Rest in Peace HD DVD... and thank you. The future may be Blu, but my living room will always have a bit of red. :)

Perfectly stated, Thanks HD-DVD. I'll always love you more than Blu, you got it right from the very beginning and your time here was much too short.
*observes moment of silence*

[SBrooks1]

*observes moment of silence*

*FART* :p

[imaginegrafix]

And in case you guys forgot, today is the last day any new HD DVD movie will be released....

http://media.arstechnica.com/news.media/tombstone.jpg

Isn't that the same place Sony Betamax, Sony minidisc and Sony umd were laid to rest? ;):D

[grif32]

Anyone familiar with SACD's? I'm an audio nut and now with my Sony 720 I think I read that my 60GB PS3 will play those and output the audio via PCM.

Yes! You will be amazed at the sound that comes out. Sit back and enjoy.

Note that the PCM output signal from an SACD is still something processed (converted) from the original DSD stream.

The biggest reason it didnt catch on was because of cost and studio's not getting behind it. Also HDMI wasnt around either to take full advantage of it.

Once you play a SACD you WILL NOT be able to listen to a CD again.

But to really take advantage of SACD's you would want a player to output dsd directly through HDMI instead of converting it to PCM

Remember some SACD's are NOT multichannel some are 2.0 and some I think are 5.0

www.sa-cd.net is a great website.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Isn't that the same place Sony Betamax, Sony minidisc and Sony umd were laid to rest? ;):D

As bad as it is, Sony UMD isn't dead. They still release recent movies in the format.

[JaylisJayP]

Today we can official lay to rest our good friend HD DVD.

June 24th marks the last day of any official HD DVD release:
Disco Pigs (HD DVD)
Freedom: 6 (HD DVD)

HD DVD treating many of us very well and for those that didn't buy a PS3 right away, it was our first true introduction into next gen digital media. It brought us exclusive eye candy such as King King, The Matrix Trilogy, Children of Men, Hot Fuzz, Transformers, Shrek the Third, Shaun of the Dead, The Mummy movies, Chronicles of Rid****, Serenity and The Hulk (I'm sure I'm missing a few).

Tonight, I'll pop in Transformers to honor and remember the format that introduced me to HD media.

Rest in Peace HD DVD... and thank you. The future may be Blu, but my living room will always have a bit of red. :)

My thoughts exactly.

[grif32]

In honor of HD DVD's last day I will offer up Top Gun HD DVD FREE to the first person who responses

[mikedanger]

In honor of HD DVD's last day I will offer up Top Gun HD DVD to the first person who responses

ok

[grif32]

ok

Does that mean you want it? If so shot me your Addy.

Chris

[mikedanger]

Does that mean you want it? If so shot me your Addy.

Chris

pm sent...thanks!

[SBrooks1]

In honor of HD DVD's last day I will offer up Top Gun HD DVD FREE to the first person who responses

No DTS-HD MA 6.1, no care :p

[grif32]

No DTS-HD MA 6.1, no care :p

I didnt think you would. But you are welcome for the SACD info :rolleyes:

[PrimeBane]

It appears as though Canada Post has lost my first package in a long time. :(

I had 4 movies coming from SigElectronics... thank god the package had a tracking number or I'd be completely SOL. I had hoped to have some new viewing material for the long weekend, but I guess I'll probably have to wait at least another week. :(

[SBrooks1]

I didnt think you would. But you are welcome for the SACD info :rolleyes:

Sorry man, I meant to thank you. I've been busy going through that site you linked me too. Lots of great reviews there. :)

[grif32]

Sorry man, I meant to thank you. I've been busy going through that site you linked me too. Lots of great reviews there. :)

If you truly love SACD's once you play them then your collection will grow like you BR collection.

[SBrooks1]

If you truly love SACD's once you play them then your collection will grow like you BR collection.

I already have around 10 or so DVD-Audio discs and was really impressed with those. The Doors L.A. Woman sounds great in surround sound.

[grif32]

Pricing the PlayStation 3 below its production cost caused Sony to lose $2.16 billion in 2007 and $1.16billion in 2008, the company revealed today.

OUCH!!

http://kotaku.com/5018899/sony-lost-...cing-imbalance

Some thought the PS3 was breaking even..

Great time for MS to announce a price cut.

[Chugga]

It's a shame HD DVD had to die, this really would have been it's year if it ever had a chance of having a year. Just looking at the movies released or coming....There Will Be Blood, Bee Movie, Cloverfield, Iron Man, Hulk, Heroes 2, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, eventually it would have pushed ALOT of people over the edge.

Oh well guess you can't win them all

[SBrooks1]

It's a shame HD DVD had to die, this really would have been it's year if it ever had a chance of having a year. Just looking at the movies released or coming....There Will Be Blood, Bee Movie, Cloverfield, Iron Man, Hulk, Heroes 2, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, eventually it would have pushed ALOT of people over the edge.

I don't understand that mentality now considering ALL of those have and will come out on Blu-ray. It's a good thing we only have one format now. At least you won't have overpriced HD DVD Combos to worry about now.

[grif32]

I don't understand that mentality now considering ALL of those have and will come out on Blu-ray. It's a good thing we only have one format now. At least you won't have overpriced HD DVD Combos to worry about now.

Nope just overpriced BR Fox Titles... ;)

[grif32]

The PS3 list from the slickdeals post (YMMV, mine only had the two I mentioned) -

KMART - YMMV

$5.00 - Madden 2007 (PS3)
$5.00 - NBA 2K7 (PS3)
$5.00 - Tiger Woods 07 (PS3)
$4.97 - MLB 2K7 (PS3)
$4.97 - College Hoops 2K7 (PS3)
$4.97 - MLB The Show 2007 (PS3)
$4.97 - Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)
$4.97 - NBA07 (PS3)
$4.97 - NHL 2K7 (PS3)
$4.97 - Tony Hawk Project 8 (PS3) (4.97 at Sears, still 10.00 at Kmart)
$4.97 - Untold Legends (PS3) (at Sears)
$1.49 - PS2 Memory card adapter (PS3)

[PrimeBane]

At least you won't have overpriced HD DVD Combos to worry about now.

Price of a new HD DVD/DVD combo from Universal - $27.95
Price of a new BD only release from Universal... wait for it... $27.95

http://www.amazon.com/Doomsday-Blu-ray-Caryn-Peterson/dp/B00195FUDW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1214336385&sr=8-2

:p

[Chugga]

I don't understand that mentality now considering ALL of those have and will come out on Blu-ray. It's a good thing we only have one format now. At least you won't have overpriced HD DVD Combos to worry about now.

Well I love that HD DVD died, huge fan of that. But for followers of HD DVD and people who are still collecting the disks etc it's a shame for them as this year had a VERY powerful slate of movies for them. Looking over what Disney, Fox, Sony etc have in terms of blockbuster releases for 08 there really aren't any. But Universal, Paramount, and Warner are stacked with them. If you were a fan of HD DVD 2008 would have been an amazing year for you had things not turned out like they did.

[PrimeBane]

You're dead on Chugga... 2008 was stacking up to be an amazing exclusive year for HD DVD.

Oh well, as long as I get the films in HD I'm happy now... life goes on. :)

[avsfan21]

Pricing the PlayStation 3 below its production cost caused Sony to lose $2.16 billion in 2007 and $1.16billion in 2008, the company revealed today.

OUCH!!

http://kotaku.com/5018899/sony-lost-...cing-imbalance

Some thought the PS3 was breaking even..

Great time for MS to announce a price cut.

It really isnt a big deal. MS lost every money on every Xbox as well. I am not sure if they are losing money or not on the 360 or not. They make all their money on software sales anyway.

[Chugga]

The PS3 list from the slickdeals post (YMMV, mine only had the two I mentioned) -

KMART - YMMV

$5.00 - Madden 2007 (PS3)
$5.00 - NBA 2K7 (PS3)
$5.00 - Tiger Woods 07 (PS3)
$4.97 - MLB 2K7 (PS3)
$4.97 - College Hoops 2K7 (PS3)
$4.97 - MLB The Show 2007 (PS3)
$4.97 - Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)
$4.97 - NBA07 (PS3)
$4.97 - NHL 2K7 (PS3)
$4.97 - Tony Hawk Project 8 (PS3) (4.97 at Sears, still 10.00 at Kmart)
$4.97 - Untold Legends (PS3) (at Sears)
$1.49 - PS2 Memory card adapter (PS3)

This is only at Kmart or Sears? Or a mixture of Kmart & Sears? Because I've been waiting on a golf game for a while now.

[grif32]

It really isnt a big deal. MS lost every money on every Xbox as well. I am not sure if they are losing money or not on the 360 or not. They make all their money on software sales anyway.

LOL I knew someone was going to bring up MS. Never fails.

Even Sony thinks its a big deal:

"These possible outcomes are currently a risk for the company, Sony said." I know every company says this.

Thanks God BR won or Sony would be in some serious trouble with the PS3..

The point is people thought PS3 was breaking even or close but thats not the case.

Nothing to do with MS.

[grif32]

This is only at Kmart or Sears? Or a mixture of Kmart & Sears? Because I've been waiting on a golf game for a while now.

Good question. I dont know to be honest. They just posted Kmart.

[HollandX]

The future may be Blu, but my living room will always have a bit of red. :)

Your head doesn't count.

[PrimeBane]

Your head doesn't count.

That's orange thank-you-very-much :p :D

[HollandX]

300's back.

'300,' 'JFK' Lead Warner Blu-ray Fall Catalog Brigade
Tue Jun 24, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET

Warner has given a sneak peek of its upcoming fall line-up of next-gen catalog releases, unveiling plans to bring 'JFK,' 'Casablanca' and a redux of '300' to Blu-ray this year.

During a presentation at the Entertainment Merchants Association Conference held yesterday in Las Vegas, Warner execs revealed plans to bring newly-remastered and feature-laden Collector's Editions of Oliver Stone's 'JFK' and the Oscar-winning classic 'Casablanca' (previously released on HD DVD) to standard DVD and Blu-ray this Fall.

Also due this year is a new Limited Collector's Edition of the blockbuster '300,' which should boast the numerous exclusive features found on the HD DVD edition of the film that were dropped from the previous Blu-ray version. (A double dip of the top-selling next-gen title has long been rumored, but had yet to be confirmed by the studio.)

Finally, Warner/HBO also reiterated their announcement earlier this year that the award-winning epic miniseries 'Band of Brothers' would be making its much-anticipated high-def bow this year.

No street dates, or any further tech specs, were issued by the studio, but needless to say, watch this space for the latest news on all future Warner announcements.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

I'm glad that I don't care about special features or I'd never buy a movie.

[Chugga]

I feel like I'm missing something here. How are they selling games for $5?

[PrimeBane]

Band of Brothers eh... I think just heard Jaylis pop a nut ;)

[grif32]

I feel like I'm missing something here. How are they selling games for $5?

Sad, I was thinking the samething. Going to check my kmart now.

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Last year's model of any sports game is always worthless. Nobody will want those when they could have the 08 version. Those 07 games will never move from the shelves if they don't drastically clearance them.

Don't forget that those are pretty old since some 09 sports game will be coming out in the next few months.

[grif32]

Band of Brothers eh... I think just heard Jaylis pop a nut ;)

Sounded more like a cherry.. :D

[HollandX]

I feel like I'm missing something here. How are they selling games for $5?

it's old games they don't have in stock anymore. it's just internal pricing. you aren't going to find it sitting on the shelf. in the very slim chance you're lucky, well you have a deal.

Now if someone tries to return one without a receipt, they're SOLer.

[Chugga]

Last year's model of any sports game is always worthless. Nobody will want those when they could have the 08 version. Those 07 games will never move from the shelves if they don't drastically clearance them.

Don't forget that those are pretty old since some 09 sports game will be coming out in the next few months.

Generally I would agree but in terms of Tiger Woods, I just need one of those games to hold me over for an entire system generation so if I can grab a new copy for $5 I'm set for golf games for the next 3-5 years.

[Chugga]

On an unrelated note my Blu-ray collection actually went down by 2 as of yesterday. I was back and forth for a while but decided I absolutely despised those book-movies that Warner released so I took back Bonnie & Clyde and Dirty Harry. Seriously those cases are awful, I know I've said otherwise in the past but after staring at them for a while they just really annoyed me. They were books I'd never reading anyways. So more Best Buy store credit for today with nothing good to buy.

[HollandX]

LOL you said you wanted to collect them all!

[Chugga]

I did but when I looked at the release schedule I was like screw it. Natural Born Killers was $29.99 everywhere I went and I didn't want to spend that much on it just so I could say I have my 3rd book that I'll never read. And then Dirty Harry just kept sticking up higher then all the rest of the movies and it annoyed the hell out of me. I don't mind that Close Encounters sticks up because that is a beast of a boxed set. But Dirty Harry doesn't get that same type of respect from me.

[oaktown2000]

Generally I would agree but in terms of Tiger Woods, I just need one of those games to hold me over for an entire system generation so if I can grab a new copy for $5 I'm set for golf games for the next 3-5 years.

Exactly........and since I pretty much loathe watching Basketball and Baseball.....having a new game for $5 would be great.....regardless if it had the most up to date roster or not. I don't even know who plays on what teams in real life.....so I wouldn't care.

[Chugga]

Off that list of games I would pick up NHL, MLB, and Tiger Woods and be set for my quota of hockey, baseball, and golf games for a system generation. I don't know **** about hockey or baseball, who plays where, who plays who, etc. So the difference between NHL2K7 and NHL2K9 for me is nothing at all. Updated rosters? Who cares I don't know the current rosters anyways.

[ewto16]

For those thinking about the games below, I rated them based on my experience.

The PS3 list from the slickdeals post (YMMV, mine only had the two I mentioned) -

KMART - YMMV

$5.00 - Madden 2007 (PS3) - Trash
$5.00 - NBA 2K7 (PS3) - Great
$5.00 - Tiger Woods 07 (PS3) - Decent
$4.97 - MLB 2K7 (PS3) - Not very good
$4.97 - MLB The Show 2007 (PS3) - Great! Not as pretty as 2K7, but plays better
$4.97 - NBA07 (PS3) - Total crap.
$4.97 - NHL 2K7 (PS3) - meh, very bland graphics.
$1.49 - PS2 Memory card adapter (PS3) - Quite the steal if you need one.

[JaylisJayP]

Band of Brothers eh... I think just heard Jaylis pop a nut ;)

I thought we already knew about Band of Brothers.

C'mon, give me something better to pop a nut over.

[ewto16]

Exactly........and since I pretty much loathe watching Basketball and Baseball.....having a new game for $5 would be great.....regardless if it had the most up to date roster or not. I don't even know who plays on what teams in real life.....so I wouldn't care.

Off that list of games I would pick up NHL, MLB, and Tiger Woods and be set for my quota of hockey, baseball, and golf games for a system generation. I don't know **** about hockey or baseball, who plays where, who plays who, etc. So the difference between NHL2K7 and NHL2K9 for me is nothing at all. Updated rosters? Who cares I don't know the current rosters anyways.

NBA 2K7 would be a decent pickup then. That was a really good and fun game. TW07 is probably fine too. TW08 has a serious bug in it anyway, which I don't know if it is in 07. The Show is a great buy too, though Show 08 is well worth 60 if you like baseball at all. NHL 2K7 stunk in my opinion. I didn't like the game play and the graphics are very PS2 like.

[JaylisJayP]

On an unrelated note my Blu-ray collection actually went down by 2 as of yesterday. I was back and forth for a while but decided I absolutely despised those book-movies that Warner released so I took back Bonnie & Clyde and Dirty Harry. Seriously those cases are awful, I know I've said otherwise in the past but after staring at them for a while they just really annoyed me. They were books I'd never reading anyways. So more Best Buy store credit for today with nothing good to buy.


I went back and forth also, but decided to keep them. I like all 3 movies and want to own them. At some point I'll post new photos of my redone room (yeah I redid it again), but I have these displayed face-out between other movies that are just showing the spine.

Worst comes to worst you can always pick up blank blu cases for a buck and find a custom cover online to print out.

[HollandX]

sopranos complete series with pic. not blu-ray though :(.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Sopranos-The-Complete-Series/9919

[Chugga]

NBA 2K7 would be a decent pickup then. That was a really good and fun game. TW07 is probably fine too. TW08 has a serious bug in it anyway, which I don't know if it is in 07. The Show is a great buy too, though Show 08 is well worth 60 if you like baseball at all. NHL 2K7 stunk in my opinion. I didn't like the game play and the graphics are very PS2 like.

I already have NBA2K8, so I'm good with basketball/football titles. It's the odd sports that I don't follow that I'd consider getting, but honestly I don't feel like going into Sears only to hear this sale doesn't exsist.

[HollandX]

Oak-- I got the movies! Thanks!

[Chugga]

I went back and forth also, but decided to keep them. I like all 3 movies and want to own them. At some point I'll post new photos of my redone room (yeah I redid it again), but I have these displayed face-out between other movies that are just showing the spine.

Worst comes to worst you can always pick up blank blu cases for a buck and find a custom cover online to print out.

My thought process was all 3 of the movies aren't movies I needed RIGHT NOW. They are movies that I'd like in my collection but I don't forsee myself watching them 10 times in the next 2 months so why bother keeping them. I'm just going to wait for a re-release, it's bound to happen when they get shipped out again but this time without the limited edition book look and just with a regular case.

Also I should add another thing I was thinking about was what happened when they re-released Blade Runner, Harry Potter, etc in the new packaging? Which one do I opt for? So I figured, might as well stay with the uniform look.

[HollandX]

Alright kids.....$275 takes home all of these (comes out to around $13 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 around $13 dlvd.

[Hanky Panky]

*Hands HollandX a $275 bill with Bill Clinton's face on the front...waits patiently to see if he takes it.*

[ewto16]

sopranos complete series with pic. not blu-ray though :(.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Sopranos-The-Complete-Series/9919

Great TV series. I watched them all on DVD. Tons of enjoyment. Be nice to have a BD set, but with the MSRP of the DVD set at like $300, the BD set would be like $500, which is probably why they didn't announce anything. I'm guessing they aren't making one because of the cost.

[PrimeBane]

*Hands HollandX a $275 bill with Bill Clinton's face on the front...waits patiently to see if he takes it.*

Whatever you do, don't touch the watermark... you'll thank me later.

[Hanky Panky]

^ Heheheh...

[freezerfuel]

Alright kids.....$275 takes home all of these (comes out to around $13 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 around $13 dlvd.

Some good titles in there. I think you should keep them. :p

[oaktown2000]

Alright kids.....$275 takes home all of these (comes out to around $13 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 around $13 dlvd.


lol......you scalping sonofa*****

[freezerfuel]

Natural Born Killers is like that Dirty Harry book-style case? Damn, I've been looking for that title but there's no point in looking anymore since I want all my cases to look the same. Guess I'll be playing the waiting game.

[cochese75]

lol......you scalping sonofa*****

hahaha


EDIT:
its the same list...lol ...im sure hes messing around

:spawnorb:

[grif32]

I did but when I looked at the release schedule I was like screw it. Natural Born Killers was $29.99 everywhere I went and I didn't want to spend that much on it just so I could say I have my 3rd book that I'll never read. And then Dirty Harry just kept sticking up higher then all the rest of the movies and it annoyed the hell out of me. I don't mind that Close Encounters sticks up because that is a beast of a boxed set. But Dirty Harry doesn't get that same type of respect from me.

Target has NB killers on sale for $19.99 this week.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

As posted on HDD. Goonies to be released in France in Oct. so I would assume we would get it over here around that time as well.

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=58996

[PrimeBane]

Nice... Truffle Shuffle in HD :D

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Nice... Truffle Shuffle in HD :D

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb186/E1ecktra/Avatars/avatar6.gif

[grif32]

Games that have been reported to be $4.97 at K-Mart. Please scan the game to verify the price. Please add the games you find.

Xbox 360
$4.97 - 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer
$4.97 - Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
$4.97 - Battlestation: Midway
$4.97 - Bullet Witch
$4.97 - Cabela's African Safari
$4.97 - College Hoops 2k7 (RamHawk - Mine scanned at $5.00 even)
$4.97 - FIFA Soccer 07
$4.97 - Full Auto
$4.97 - History Channel: Civil War
$4.97 - Hitman: Blood Money
$4.97 - Kameo
$4.97 - Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II
$4.97 - Madden NFL 07
$4.97 - Monster Madness
$4.97 - Moto GP '07
$4.97 - NBA Live 2006
$4.97 - NBA Live 2007
$4.97 - NBA Street Homecourt
$4.97 - NCAA Football 07
$4.97 - NCAA March Madness 07
$4.97 - NHL 07
$4.97 - Rapala Tournament Fishing
$4.97 - Tiger Woods 07
$4.97 - Tomb Raider Legend
$4.97 - Virtual Tennis 3
$4.97 - Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
$4.97 - WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007
$4.97 - World Series of Poker - TOC 2007
$ 15.00 - Halo 3 Wireless Controller
$ 20.00 - Xbox Live Vision Gold
$12.00 - Xbox360 HD-DVD Player
$6.00 - Halo 3 Wireless Headset
$5.00 - 2K Sports MLB 2K7 (Sears)

[PrimeBane]

Damn... those are nice prices on the Halo Controller, headset and Live vision.

The hoarders will be out in force I imagine. :(

[JaylisJayP]

Hey....get into the high-def. game for $12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JaylisJayP]

My thought process was all 3 of the movies aren't movies I needed RIGHT NOW. They are movies that I'd like in my collection but I don't forsee myself watching them 10 times in the next 2 months so why bother keeping them.

Hell, if I went by that logic, I'd probably own 5 total movies :D

[JaylisJayP]

Actually, I completely hear what you all are saying about the cases being different. I hate different cases, too. To add to that OCD method of shopping, I was thinking about getting rid of B&C when that was the only book one i owned, but now that I own 3 it's easier to accept them being different, because they're different together.

Damn that sounds so ******ed, but it's true.

[grif32]

it's old games they don't have in stock anymore. it's just internal pricing. you aren't going to find it sitting on the shelf. in the very slim chance you're lucky, well you have a deal.

Now if someone tries to return one without a receipt, they're SOLer.

Well I must be lucky then I just went to my local kmart and they had a few on the list.

I wanted Tiger Woods but the ONLY they didnt have. Oh well I might check the other kmart tomorrow. They did have 3 or 4 titles...

So it might be worth a shot.

Also Chugga I guess Sears is the same way. People are reporting getting the deals at Sears as well. YMMV tho.

[JaylisJayP]

My Sears had Madden 07 on PS3 but I didn't even bother getting a pricecheck. I wouldn't play that game even for $5.

[jackbauer]

Quick question. I ordered cloverfeild about two weeks ago from amazon for 19.95 now its 16.95. Can I do anything?

[grif32]

Quick question. I ordered cloverfeild about two weeks ago from amazon for 19.95 now its 16.95. Can I do anything?

Yes just email them and you will get a refund. Very easy to do.

[grif32]

My Sears had Madden 07 on PS3 but I didn't even bother getting a pricecheck. I wouldn't play that game even for $5.

Most people are buying them then going places and getting trade in credit. People are saying BlockBuster gives you $12 trade in credit. Not a bad idea.

[JaylisJayP]

Most people are buying them then going places and getting trade in credit. People are saying BlockBuster gives you $12 trade in credit. Not a bad idea.

True.....sounds like a lot of work, though. :p;):D

[grif32]

True.....sounds like a lot of work, though. :p;):D

One guy had $440 in credit :eek:..

Thats crazy...

[JaylisJayP]

One guy had $440 in credit :eek:..

Thats crazy...


Damn...I don't even think my blockbuster would take back that much at once. They cap trade-ins here at some point.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I went to a couple Kmarts and didnt find a damm thing :(

[freezerfuel]

Blockbuster here has a limit but it's $200 - per day so it wouldn't be hard to rack up credit pretty fast.

[YankeeTim]

Anyone want these for $225 DLVD.
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)

[WingNut 25]

I can't imagine finding those deals in store at KMart.

[grif32]

If the links DO NOT work just go to Tower.com. I think shipping is free over $25.00

Cloverfield - $13.86

http://www.tower.com/cloverfield-mic...wapi/112141874

10,000 B.C - $20.86

http://www.tower.com/10000-b-c-steve...wapi/112110193

Spiderwick Chronicles - $23.86

http://www.tower.com/spiderwick-chro...wapi/112141873

Fifth Element - $8.86

http://www.tower.com/fifth-element-b...wapi/107906455

Batman Begins - $17.72

http://www.tower.com/batman-begins-c...wapi/112085340

I am Legend - $12.86

http://www.tower.com/i-am-legend-wil...wapi/111852429

Jumper - $19.86

http://www.tower.com/jumper-hayden-c...wapi/112066045

Rambo - $16.86

http://www.tower.com/rambo-julie-ben...wapi/111968105

Black Hawk Down - $12.99

http://www.tower.com/black-hawk-down...wapi/106974800

Be Kind Rewind - $22.99

http://www.tower.com/be-kind-rewind-...wapi/112126434