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

[JaylisJayP]

The only thing that would ever get me to watch Hellboy again is the fact that it has Selma Blair in it.

i don't even find her THAT hot. Just a great action movie.

[R. Giles]

You mean its the same actual movie on Blu as it is on regular DVD? My world is collapsing around me!

Sorry to shatter your hopes and dreams.

[Mack]

I thought the first Hellboy was great.

me too...one of my favorites.

Same here. Great movie.

Man... people really like that Hellboy crap?

:p;):D

Man Hellboy was almost as bad as Jumper.

Never seen more then about 10 min and that was on TV. The movie just never appealed to me.

The only thing that would ever get me to watch Hellboy again is the fact that it has Selma Blair in it.

Blasphemy :spawnskul

[SBrooks1]

I would imagine the Blu-ray box looking like this. Damn it looks nice...

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/godfatherremastereddvdbox.jpg

[HollandX]

gangs of new york got video quality pwned: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/409/gangsofnewyork.html

[mikedanger]

so mack...do you already have your 1:1 hellboy bust on preorder?

[Mack]

so mack...do you already have your 1:1 hellboy bust on preorder?

Of course I do :cool:

[grif32]

I would imagine the Blu-ray box looking like this. Damn it looks nice...

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/godfatherremastereddvdbox.jpg

LOL 2 post about this today and no reply's.. Looks like no love for The God father.

Sweet boxset tho.

[JaylisJayP]

I doubt I'll get the Godfather trilogy to be honest. I got the DVD set right when it first came out, watched each movie once and never put them in again.

[grif32]

gangs of new york got video quality pwned: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/409/gangsofnewyork.html

yeah talked about already a few pages back.

I have never seen it. How good is it?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Looks like Ill have to make custom covers. The box set look nice( if thats what the auctual set will look like) but I would rather see 3 normal blu cases in a sleve

[Chugga]

I would imagine the Blu-ray box looking like this. Damn it looks nice...

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/godfatherremastereddvdbox.jpg

I hope the box isn't freakin huge. I absolutely love all 3 of those movies after playing the videogame. Yeah I know, how sad is that? I play the Godfather videogame on the PS3 then I finally get around to seeing it. It always seemed like too much of an ordeal to catch one of those 5 hour long TNT showings. Anyways I was close to buying them to see it, but decided to DVR instead and hope it came out on blu-ray eventually and from the looks of it my prayers have been answered.

[Chugga]

gangs of new york got video quality pwned: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/409/gangsofnewyork.html

That sucks, I've always wanted to see this movie. Oh well

[ewto16]

purchased Jumper as my first BluRay yesterday..I am sure its horrible but Sam's had slim pickings

I enjoyed Jumper for what it is. A mindless popcorn movie. The idea behind the movie is cool. It just gets bogged down with too much story at times.

[JaylisJayP]

Funny how inconsistent these review sites can be. I'm not disagreeing with the PQ rating of Gangs of New York at all, of course I haven't even seen it yet, and although it appears to be different reviewers, they destroy Gangs for the DNR and give it 2 stars...however if I remember this was the biggest complaint for those who hated the Patton transfer, and High-def. digest gave it 4 1/2 stars.

Way to send a consistent message to your readers about how your site reviews movies. One more reason to never trust a review site in my opinion.

[Chugga]

Well Josh Zyber was the one to review it so I don't know if you can take his review seriously. Him and Kenneth Brown has a small tendency to overreact or even worse let their own opinion of a film skew it's overall scores. Peter Bracke is awesome I generally agree with him 99.99% of the time but Kenneth/Josh, ehh I've been known to ignore their reviews on occassion. Not trying to discredit them, but I'd disagreed with them enough times to take some of their reviews with a grain of salt.

[SBrooks1]

I absolutely love all 3 of those movies after playing the videogame. Yeah I know, how sad is that?

My God man... *shakes head* :(

[SBrooks1]

Well Josh Zyber was the one to review it so I don't know if you can take his review seriously. Him and Kenneth Brown has a small tendency to overreact or even worse let their own opinion of a film skew it's overall scores. Peter Bracke is awesome I generally agree with him 99.99% of the time but Kenneth/Josh, ehh I've been known to ignore their reviews on occassion. Not trying to discredit them, but I'd disagreed with them enough times to take some of their reviews with a grain of salt.

I personally think Josh Zyber is the worst reviewer on HDD

[Hanky Panky]

Haven't seen any of the Godfather movies, so I might pick those up on Blu.

Wow...well, I recommend watching the first one as it's truly the most epic of the bunch. Don't even waste your time with the 3rd one.

[SBrooks1]

III wasn't as bad as everyone says. I thought it was a great ending to the trilogy. The final sequence on the steps where Michael cries out silently was brilliant.

[Hanky Panky]

III wasn't as bad as everyone says. I thought it was a great ending to the trilogy. The final sequence on the steps where Michael cries out silently was brilliant.

It had it's moments like the ending, but the expectations fell flat for me, aside from Sofia Coppola's acting which seemed to suck the life out of each scene...not the best casting choice imo.

[Wardo30]

I enjoyed Jumper for what it is. A mindless popcorn movie. The idea behind the movie is cool. It just gets bogged down with too much story at times.

I'm not going in expecting an Oscar worthy performance so i'll probably get what I am expecting out of it

[Mr. Wiggity Man]

I have a question for you guys. I just recently got my PS3 so I'm looking to buy some flicks. I tried searching for info on FF: Advent Children on google and on here but I can't find anything for sure. Is this coming out any time soon on blu ray?

[Hanky Panky]

Not aware of Advent's release anytime soon, but Spirits Within looks impecable on blu and a recommended buy.

[avsfan21]

I still have yet to see any of the Godfather movies. I even own all three of them. They are all still in their wrappers and all.

[oaktown2000]

Just got a brand new Sony 720 for $177.50 delivered :)

I know it has been asked a million times. And I always hate when someone else asks the same question again.....but for today....I am that person.

Exactly which HDMI cables do I get from monoprice?

I just need 4 cables total....that will run less then 3 feet each....and will not be going through any walls.

1 Cable - PS3 to 720
1 Cable - 360 to 720
1 Cable - DirectTV to 720
1 Cable - 720 to TV

[avsfan21]

Not aware of Advent's release anytime soon, but Spirits Within looks impecable on blu and a recommended buy.

I know Spirits Within looks awesome in HD. I can only imagine what Advent Children will look like since it looked that much better in SD. I think it will end up blinding people with brightness of the colors and such so that is why it isnt out.

[ewto16]

I'm not going in expecting an Oscar worthy performance so i'll probably get what I am expecting out of it

Yep. I actually liked the way they protrayed the teleportation power, and I think the effect looks cool for the most part. I think they have Anakin use his powers in a way that seems logical and would probably be likely. There are a couple of scenes where the CGI looks stupid, but otherwise, it is good.

Sadly, the movie would probably be a lot more interesting if they just had Anakin teleporting around for 90 minutes, rather than bogging it down with a story. The story is very loose and doesn't particularly make much sense.

Also, Samuel L Jackson is now just taking every paycheck he can get. He is totally pointless in this movie and brings nothing to the movie.

[ewto16]

I believe these are the ones I have.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2

Where did you get your 720 so cheap?

Just got a brand new Sony 720 for $177.50 delivered :)

I know it has been asked a million times. And I always hate when someone else asks the same question again.....but for today....I am that person.

Exactly which HDMI cables do I get from monoprice?

I just need 4 cables total....that will run less then 3 feet each....and will not be going through any walls.

1 Cable - PS3 to 720
1 Cable - 360 to 720
1 Cable - DirectTV to 720
1 Cable - 720 to TV

[Chugga]

I wasn't a huge fan of Spirits Within....I absolutely hated the movie for the longest time. I went to go see it in theaters and flipped out when Bahamut was never summoned not even once. Made me immediately hate it, got a good deal on the Blu-ray though and watched it again and if you go into the movie not expecting Bahamut it's actually a pretty good movie, well maybe not the movie itself but the picture quality is impressive.

[Hanky Panky]

I wasn't a huge fan of Spirits Within....I absolutely hated the movie for the longest time. I went to go see it in theaters and flipped out when Bahamut was never summoned not even once. Made me immediately hate it, got a good deal on the Blu-ray though and watched it again and if you go into the movie not expecting Bahamut it's actually a pretty good movie, well maybe not the movie itself but the picture quality is impressive.

Yeah, it was disappointing in that end...Square was trying to stray too far from the games and as a result, alienated the fanbase aside from garnering any new fans.

I only watch the film for the visuals as it reminds me of the colonial marines in Aliens. The story and the deaths in particular are rather depressing to endure. The ending is also...well, for anyone who wants to see it, I'll say stop here for spoiler..




The ending for me where captain Gray Edwards dies is a damn shame...he really should have lived and reunited with Aki...cheesy but it would have been nicer.

I'm guess with all of the spirits lifting away from the bodies also probably didn't play well with certain audiences as it may have been too much/offensive for those who are religious.

[cochese75]

damn $117 is cheap :eek:



:spawnorb:

[oaktown2000]

I believe these are the ones I have.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024004&p_id=3661&seq=1&format=2

Where did you get your 720 so cheap?


Thanks. It was a combo of a few things.

1 - Found the cheapest, most reliable seller on ebay that had it for $235 + $25 shipping - $260 dlvd
2 - Used a 10% off coupon that ebay sent me - Saved $23.50 - Now 236.50 dlvd
3 - Used Microsofts Live Search and got a 25% cashback discount - Saved $58.75 - Now $177.75 dlvd

Basically found it for $260 dlvd and then got 35% off.

damn $117 is cheap :eek:

$117 is cheap......damn cheap........but I got mine for $177.75 :p

[Mr. Wiggity Man]

Thanks for the earlier question guys. Buuutt I have another lol. I'm trying to use that 2 for 30 sale at amazon and it just says the discount will be applied at checkout. I'm gonna hit the "lace your order" button but my total is still at the regular price. Will I still get the discount? (Never taken advantage of these sales there so not sure)

[avsfan21]

Thanks for the earlier question guys. Buuutt I have another lol. I'm trying to use that 2 for 30 sale at amazon and it just says the discount will be applied at checkout. I'm gonna hit the "lace your order" button but my total is still at the regular price. Will I still get the discount? (Never taken advantage of these sales there so not sure)

I would say go all the way to the order screen and if it doesnt give the discount there than just dont complete the order. Although I didnt know that they were still doing the 2 for 30 deal. It isnt still advertised on their site that I can see.

Also who is the girl in your avatar? She looks very familiar, but I just cant think of who it is.

[Mr. Wiggity Man]

I would say go all the way to the order screen and if it doesnt give the discount there than just dont complete the order.

Also who is the girl in your avatar? She looks very familiar, but I just cant think of who it is.

Yeah I think it's the last screen, though I'm not positive. Grr.

Oh and it's Kat Von D.

[avsfan21]

Yeah I think it's the last screen, though I'm not positive. Grr.

Oh and it's Kat Von D.

I was just looking on the site and I dont really see the 2 for 30 still being advertised. So it might not be available anymore.

[cochese75]

Thanks. It was a combo of a few things.

1 - Found the cheapest, most reliable seller on ebay that had it for $235 + $25 shipping - $260 dlvd
2 - Used a 10% off coupon that ebay sent me - Saved $23.50 - Now 236.50 dlvd
3 - Used Microsofts Live Search and got a 25% cashback discount - Saved $58.75 - Now $177.75 dlvd

Basically found it for $260 dlvd and then got 35% off.



$117 is cheap......damn cheap........but I got mine for $177.75 :p

i thought for sure it was a typo :o:D
Great Deal



:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

Just got a brand new Sony 720 for $177.50 delivered :)

I know it has been asked a million times. And I always hate when someone else asks the same question again.....but for today....I am that person.

Exactly which HDMI cables do I get from monoprice?

I just need 4 cables total....that will run less then 3 feet each....and will not be going through any walls.

1 Cable - PS3 to 720
1 Cable - 360 to 720
1 Cable - DirectTV to 720
1 Cable - 720 to TV


Oak, you can just pop into the Big Lots on the corner of Monterey and U.S. 1, they sell perfectly good HDMI cables for $12 each. It's almost a wash after shipping if you go through monoprice, plus you can get them now.

[Mr. Wiggity Man]

I was just looking on the site and I dont really see the 2 for 30 still being advertised. So it might not be available anymore.

Ah damn it, that might be why lol. I just clicked the link that was a few pages back thats' why. That really sucks, I want Pan's Labyrinth and Ex Machina bad but don't wanna pay 30 for each.

[oaktown2000]

Oak, you can just pop into the Big Lots on the corner of Monterey and U.S. 1, they sell perfectly good HDMI cables for $12 each. It's almost a wash after shipping if you go through monoprice, plus you can get them now.


Sweet.

Do you happen to know the length? 3ft...6ft?



Actually...aren't these all I need?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2661&seq=1&format=2

I'd rather pay $14 for 4 cables and pay shipping rather then $48 for cables and picking them up.

[imaginegrafix]

Ah damn it, that might be why lol. I just clicked the link that was a few pages back thats' why. That really sucks, I want Pan's Labyrinth and Ex Machina bad but don't wanna pay 30 for each.

BB has the 2 for 30 sale: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat151000050004

But you have to pay shipping + taxes:(

[SBrooks1]

Picked up ZZ Top: Live From Texas Blu-ray from Sam's Club tonight for $18.32. Better than my discount at Best Buy. :D

[avsfan21]

Sweet.

Do you happen to know the length? 3ft...6ft?



Actually...aren't these all I need?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2661&seq=1&format=2

I'd rather pay $14 for 4 cables and pay shipping rather then $48 for cables and picking them up.

I dont really know anything about the difference in cables but wouldnt you just need this one really, unless you want to hook it up to DVI port.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024007&p_id=3871&seq=1&format=2

[cflames89]

Picked up ZZ Top: Live From Texas Blu-ray from Sam's Club tonight for $18.32. Better than my discount at Best Buy. :D

Is that where you "work"? LOL!!!!

[SBrooks1]

Is that where you "work"? LOL!!!!

I'm a professional photographer full time and work at Best Buy part time.....so what? It feeds my Blu-ray addiction nicely. :D

[cflames89]

I'm a professional photographer full time and work at Best Buy part time.....so what? It feeds my Blu-ray addiction nicely. :D

I work at the true Canadian version of Best Buy, so I was just wondering, LOL!!!!

[SBrooks1]

Oh ok....your usage of "LOL!!" confused me

[cflames89]

My usage of things generally does confuse people, generally into buying. :D

[SBrooks1]

I work in Media, I don't give a crap about numbers, budget or revenue....I just show people where movies are and try to explain to them why full screen is crap. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Sweet.

Do you happen to know the length? 3ft...6ft?



Actually...aren't these all I need?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104&p_id=2661&seq=1&format=2

I'd rather pay $14 for 4 cables and pay shipping rather then $48 for cables and picking them up.

They're 6-foot cables at Big Lots. I thought the monoprice ones were $7 plus shipping, making it not that much of a difference...but that, too, was probably for 6-foot cables. I like to have a little more flexibility there...3 feet is pretty short, especially from the receiver to the TV itself.

[JaylisJayP]

BB has the 2 for 30 sale: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat151000050004

But you have to pay shipping + taxes:(

they usually let you do in-store pickup on these sales....so at least you save on shipping.

[grif32]

I dont really know anything about the difference in cables but wouldnt you just need this one really, unless you want to hook it up to DVI port.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024007&p_id=3871&seq=1&format=2

Oak this is all you need. I would NOT pay anymore then that. Great cables.

I agree with Jay 3ft leaves no room for error tho.

Chris

[cflames89]

I work in Media, I don't give a crap about numbers, budget or revenue....I just show people where movies are and try to explain to them why full screen is crap. :)

LOL!!!!

Stupid fullscreen. I remember when I got the Indy trilogy on full screen one year at Christmas. I was somehing pissed then.

[JaylisJayP]

Grif, by the way, in case you were still keeping an eye out, I found Virtual Tennis 3 on clearance yesterday. And I bit on Madden 07 for $5.

[cflames89]

Grif, by the way, in case you were still keeping an eye out, I found Virtual Tennis 3 on clearance yesterday. And I bit on Madden 07 for $5.

Gah, I actually bought Virtua Tennis 3, and my god, I suck at it, LOL!!!!

[oaktown2000]

I dont really know anything about the difference in cables but wouldnt you just need this one really, unless you want to hook it up to DVI port.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10243&cs_id=1024007&p_id=3871&seq=1&format=2

That's why I asked. They have a bunch of different cables....and I've seen a ton of links posted.....but I wasn't sure which ones they were. I'll be getting these.

Oak this is all you need. I would NOT pay anymore then that. Great cables.

I agree with Jay 3ft leaves no room for error tho.

Chris

Cool....these are what I'll get then.

Good thing I ran a tape measure.....I didn't realize how short 3ft really is. I can get by with three 3ft cables (all the cables running to the 720)....but I'll definitely need a 6 footer to run from the 720 to the input on my TV.

[SBrooks1]

I got tired of my wireless connection being wonky with my XBox Live connection so I snagged 50' of CAT6 today and I have it ran down the hallway to my office. Now I got's no problems. :D

[JaylisJayP]

So what does that make 3 of us with the 720 now? Four?

After hearing Cloverfield it's hard to argue with the value you get out of this thing for the money.

[imaginegrafix]

I'll be getting the 720 once our basement is finished (this fall) - It's silly for me right now as we barely use our surround system right now because our living room is right below our 2 year olds bedroom.

Once the basement is setup though....:D

[HollandX]

how's the PQ on American Psycho BD?

I looked at HDD and the avs tiers... Was looking for IRL experiences.

:)

[JaylisJayP]

how's the PQ on American Psycho BD?

I looked at HDD and the avs tiers... Was looking for IRL experiences.

:)


It's OK. If you like the movie and don't own the DVD I'd say go for it. I only watched it once on blu...I'll have to go back and revisit it as I can't get enough of the flick itself.

[HollandX]

Hrm, no I already own it on DVD.

I guess I'll wait...

[grif32]

Grif, by the way, in case you were still keeping an eye out, I found Virtual Tennis 3 on clearance yesterday. And I bit on Madden 07 for $5.

Sweet. My trip to Kmart will be this friday.. Anything else?

[DEN7ER]

ok, i've got a question...

i'm thinking of making the jump to lossless audio w/the 720 to go along w/my 60" sony & ps3.

but speaker wise, im only set up for 5.1 (the 5 surround speakers w/ a sub.) but i guess the HD audio is all 7.1? does that not matter?

would i hear a big difference out of my BD's? does that not matter? would it be worth upgrading if i'm not set up for 7.1?




what is 7.1 for that matter? 2 rear center speakers?:confused:

[grif32]

ok, i've got a question...

i'm thinking of making the jump to lossless audio w/the 720 to go along w/my 60" sony & ps3.

but speaker wise, im only set up for 5.1 (the 5 surround speakers w/ a sub.) but i guess the HD audio is all 7.1? does that not matter?

would i hear a big difference out of my BD's? does that not matter? would it be worth upgrading if i'm not set up for 7.1?




what is 7.1 for that matter? 2 rear center speakers?:confused:

Very Very Very Very little in 7.1. I wouldnt worry about 7.1 for now. 5.1 is more then plenty and it will blow you away.

So NO you do not need 7.1 to get the latest Audio Codecs.

7.1 you add Left Back and Right Back

Show you 5.1 vs 7.1

http://www.dolby.com/consumer/home_entertainment/roomlayout2.html

[JaylisJayP]

Sweet. My trip to Kmart will be this friday.. Anything else?

I guess if you happen upon that Tony Hawk Project 8 game for $5 I'd be interested.

[JaylisJayP]

ok, i've got a question...

i'm thinking of making the jump to lossless audio w/the 720 to go along w/my 60" sony & ps3.

but speaker wise, im only set up for 5.1 (the 5 surround speakers w/ a sub.) but i guess the HD audio is all 7.1? does that not matter?

would i hear a big difference out of my BD's? does that not matter? would it be worth upgrading if i'm not set up for 7.1?




what is 7.1 for that matter? 2 rear center speakers?:confused:


you're good with 5.1. Most of the blu-rays out don't even support 7.1.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

i picked up The Eye today on a blind-buy. I also picked up Semi-Pro and Con Air yesterday.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

for those of you looking for replacement BD cases, you can go up to your local BB and grab a bunch of the Hanco*k bonus disks. They ring up for .01 and if you get more then 1 every other one after that is free. I picked up 12 of them and cost me .06 plus you dont have to pay tax on it :D

[JaylisJayP]

for those of you looking for replacement BD cases, you can go up to your local BB and grab a bunch of the Hanco*k bonus disks. They ring up for .01 and if you get more then 1 every other one after that is free. I picked up 12 of them and cost me .06 plus you dont have to pay tax on it :D

i might try that if they have any left at my Best Buy.

[JaylisJayP]

so many announcements lately of upcoming blu-rays...i think the official "keeping up with everything" period is officially over for me. Probably a good thing.

[freezerfuel]

Ah yes, The Godfather. Good movies, so good in fact that they're too good for my collection. I'll pass this time because it seems I've bought this trilogy too many times and it'll sit on my shelf for a year before I even crack it open. I'll buy a couple crappily rated movies that I'll probably watch more instead.

[freezerfuel]

ok, i've got a question...

i'm thinking of making the jump to lossless audio w/the 720 to go along w/my 60" sony & ps3.

but speaker wise, im only set up for 5.1 (the 5 surround speakers w/ a sub.) but i guess the HD audio is all 7.1? does that not matter?

would i hear a big difference out of my BD's? does that not matter? would it be worth upgrading if i'm not set up for 7.1?




what is 7.1 for that matter? 2 rear center speakers?:confused:

I used the money I would have spent to get the extra 2 speakers for 7.1 into my 5.1 speakers and sub. Glad I did. Hence, I love pissing off my snotty neighbors.

[ewto16]

So what does that make 3 of us with the 720 now? Four?

After hearing Cloverfield it's hard to argue with the value you get out of this thing for the money.

I keep looking at the 720. Have to figure out a way to justify spending the money on something I don't really need to the wife though.

Plus, I'm concerned that I won't notice as much difference with my current set of speakers, since they came as part of a Kenwood HTIB like 8 years ago.

[JaylisJayP]

I keep looking at the 720. Have to figure out a way to justify spending the money on something I don't really need to the wife though.

Plus, I'm concerned that I won't notice as much difference with my current set of speakers, since they came as part of a Kenwood HTIB like 8 years ago.


i'd go for broke and get a new set of speakers, too. :D

[PrimeBane]

Oddly enough, I was looking at the 720 yesterday... BB Canada has it on for $269. Best price I've seen here so far.

It's a little more tempting since I nearly blew my old receiver Friday with Cloverfield... the damn thing shut off in the scene where Hud bites it.

[SBrooks1]

Arghh!! I'll be on my honeymoon when these come out... :mad:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/godfathercolblur1art1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/godfathercolblur1art2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/godfathercolblur1art3.jpg

[Hanky Panky]

Oddly enough, I was looking at the 720 yesterday... BB Canada has it on for $269. Best price I've seen here so far.

It's a little more tempting since I nearly blew my old receiver Friday with Cloverfield... the damn thing shut off in the scene where Hud bites it.

Did you have the volume cranked up to 11? ;)

[PrimeBane]

12... it's a Canadian receiver :p

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...

[ewto16]

Are all three films on one disc?

[SBrooks1]

Are all three films on one disc?

You didn't really think too hard about that before asking it did ya? :p

[Hanky Panky]

Are all three films on one disc?

No, there will be 4 discs total according to dvdempire...


Features:
Commentary by director Francis Ford Coppola
Godfather World (HD)
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn’t (HD)
...when the shooting stopped (HD)
Emulsional Rescue - Revealing The Godfather (HD)
The Godfather on the Red Carpet (HD)
Four Short Films on The Godfather
-The Godfather vs. The Godfather: Part II (HD)
-Cannoli (HD)
-Riffing on the Riffing (HD)
-Clemenza (HD)
The Family Tree
Crime Organization Chart
Connie and Carlo’s Wedding Album
2001 DVD Archive:
Behind the Scenes
-The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
-On Location
-Francis Coppola’s Notebook
-The Music of The Godfather
-Coppola & Puzo on Screenwriting
-Gordon Willis on Cinematography
-Storyboards from The Godfather: Part II
-Storyboards from The Godfather: Part III
-The Godfather Behind the Scenes 1971
The Filmmakers
-Francis Ford Coppola
-Mario Puzo
-Gordon Willis
-Dean Tavoularis
-Nino Rota
-Carmine Coppola
Additional Scenes
Acclaim & Response
Trailers (HD)
Photo Gallery
Rogues’ Gallery
Video:
Widescreen 1.85:1 Color
Screen Resolution:
1080p
Audio:
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono [CC]
ENGLISH: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 [CC]
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese


Studio: Paramount Pictures
Release Date: 9/23/2008

Length: 549 mins
Rating: R
Includes: Audio Commentary

Number of Discs: 4
Item Code: 138644
UPC Code: 097361386447

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=99366351809974&item_id=1413242&searchID=250834

[mikedanger]

good old netflix...based on my interest in "eastern promises", "there will be blood", and "juno", netflix thought i might be into this movie as well... :confused:

http://cdn-9.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/large/70058909.jpg

[imaginegrafix]

Arghh!! I'll be on my honeymoon when these come out... :mad:

I'll take your place if you want:D

[grif32]

good old netflix...based on my interest in "eastern promises", "there will be blood", and "juno", netflix thought i might be into this movie as well... :confused:

http://cdn-9.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/large/70058909.jpg

Right ;).. No worries we swing either way Red/Blue here so no worries what way you swing :D

That is pretty funny stuff there.

[TastySweetNutz]

good old netflix...based on my interest in "eastern promises", "there will be blood", and "juno", netflix thought i might be into this movie as well... :confused:

http://cdn-9.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/large/70058909.jpg

That's right up there with "Hairspray" and "Dirty Dancing" :D

[ewto16]

You didn't really think too hard about that before asking it did ya? :p

Well, I thought it would be dumb, but the picture you showed, makes it look like they are all on one disc. The box/slipcase only looks big enough for one disc as does the blu-ray box.

Thus I asked, but my question has been answered.

[SBrooks1]

I'm sorry but I have to laugh at this, someone on another board told us about his new receiver he bought....Denon AVR-2808 - http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3526.asp. And how his main source of media for it will be streaming through his Popcorn Hour - http://www.popcornhour.com. So I reply and say, you could have bought a Sony 720 for a whole lot less and would have gained an extra HDMI input. He says "Whole other league...." like the Denon smokes the 720 because it's a Denon. LOL I explain that he will never play anything through his Popcorn Hour that will support any HD audio formats (it doesn't even support them) and he basically just paid out the ass for a Denon to support Dolby Digital 5.1. I said....."congrats". LOL :D

[grif32]

I'm sorry but I have to laugh at this, someone on another board told us about his new receiver he bought....Denon AVR-2808 - http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3526.asp. And how his main source of media for it will be streaming through his Popcorn Hour - http://www.popcornhour.com. So I reply and say, you could have bought a Sony 720 for a whole lot less and would have gained an extra HDMI input. He says "Whole other league...." like the Denon smokes the 720 because it's a Denon. LOL I explain that he will never play anything through his Popcorn Hour that will support any HD audio formats (it doesn't even support them) and he basically just paid out the ass for a Denon to support Dolby Digital 5.1. I said....."congrats". LOL :D

I agree about the whole popcorn hr thing but that Denon blows away the sony by a long shot. I agree if the whole popcorn thing is all he was doing then then the sony would have been the way to go.

Crazy I guess.

[SBrooks1]

I agree about the whole popcorn hr thing but that Denon blows away the sony by a long shot. I agree if the whole popcorn thing is all he was doing then then the sony would have been the way to go.

Crazy I guess.

Unless he's got a standalone Blu-ray player or a PS3, what benefit would owning the Denon give him over the 720? They're both 7.1 and the 720 has an extra HDMI input. Just curious as to the other benefits....

[ewto16]

So if I have $100 from my birthday, $100 in gift cards, $40 BB reward zone dollars, and a 12% off coupon, is there a particular reason that I wouldn't want to buy the Sony 720? Ugh, it is on sale at CC for $229 after coupon.

I'm trying so hard not to buy this thing. I guess if I knew the sound was going to be that much better, I'd get it and not feel as bad about making my wife mad.

This thread is a lot of pressure.

Does the 720 require a powered sub? I don't think mine is currently that type. How would I know? I assume if it isn't plugged in, it isn't powered, correct?

[HollandX]

good old netflix...based on my interest in "eastern promises", "there will be blood", and "juno", netflix thought i might be into this movie as well... :confused:

http://cdn-9.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/large/70058909.jpg

rofl!

[Hanky Panky]

Meh...there's no pressure ewto...those sales are always popping up. I'd take your time and research before you splurge...granted you have a ton of wad in your pocket but I would enjoy the weight of that mula before you blow it...nothing good ever came out of a mad rush.*


*Yes, I realize my use of metaphors could apply to something phallic but I'm a classy guy and will not cave into that type of rhetoric. :D

[Hanky Panky]

Let's welcome mikedanger's dvd into the...

http://i29.tinypic.com/2j5ch1h.jpg

;):D

[SBrooks1]

Hanky Panky I really hope whatever you do for your full time job allows you to be as creative as you are here with these Photoshops!!! LOL :D

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheh...if by full time job you mean sitting at home in the buff and making shapes out of my cheese puffs than the answer is...yes!

[mikedanger]

mine makes the other 2 look like "the godfather". :(

[ewto16]

Heheheh...if by full time job you mean sitting at home in the buff and making shapes out of my cheese puffs than the answer is...yes!

I thought that I was the only one that sat at home in the buff. I actually have to do some IT stuff though.

[Hanky Panky]

I thought that I was the only one that sat at home in the buff.

Nope...there's something quite liberating about it that I encourage everyone here to give it a try...course if you value your furniture or kitchen stools, I recommend using some sort of towel covering. :p

[SBrooks1]

My fiance is prepping me to be a stay-at-home Dad once we have kids. Maybe then I can join the home-in-da-buff club. :D

[SBrooks1]

On a sidenote, as I'm sitting here screening Point Break the DTS-HD MA soundtrack is a scorcher. Then again most DTS-HD MA soundtracks are. Praise Universal for choosing that for all their Blu-ray movies. Can't wait to hear all the Fast and Furious and Bourne movies. :D

[Hanky Panky]

Point Break is definitely on my must-own list, but since I own like two versions of it on dvd, I'm going to hold off until the price drops to $15-20.

Glad to hear the audio is up to par...how's the picture though? Any noticeable grain? Especially during the night scenes on the beach by the fire?

[SBrooks1]

There's some film grain most definitely. But it's very fine and gives it a nice look.

[mikedanger]

anyone know how "gangs of new york" turned out? i'm thinking of just buying that one.

[mikedanger]

anyone know how "gangs of new york" turned out? i'm thinking of just buying that one.

nevermind...apparently the PQ is terrible...

[R. Giles]

nevermind...apparently the PQ is terrible...

I would like to see some screenshots of the DVD to see.

[Chugga]

Just wanted to give a big thanks to whoever mentioned that the Hanc()ck preview disk didn't require another purchase to pick up. I went to my best buy today picked up the 2 movies I was going for and 8 of the Hanc()ck free previews. I'm driving up to Rhode Island's Best Buy tomorrow to try to raid that place too.

They are the perfect insurance policy should you accidentally break a blu-ray case or buy a used blu-ray that comes in a messed up case.

[grif32]

Unless he's got a standalone Blu-ray player or a PS3, what benefit would owning the Denon give him over the 720? They're both 7.1 and the 720 has an extra HDMI input. Just curious as to the other benefits....

Like I stated above it makes no sense going with the denon over the sony for that popcorn thing. But the Denon is still the better receiver.

But If he is planning for the future then he is all set.

[PrimeBane]

God damn you all... I broke down and picked up the 720 today.

But I'm still in trial mode to see if I really do hear a difference with lossless.

So far disks are batting above .500. Cars sounded about the same, ID4 sounded WAY better and Cloverfield sounded a little better.

So I need a few suggestions as to what else I should toss in the Blu-Station 3...

[JaylisJayP]

God damn you all... I broke down and picked up the 720 today.

But I'm still in trial mode to see if I really do hear a difference with lossless.

So far disks are batting above .500. Cars sounded about the same, ID4 sounded WAY better and Cloverfield sounded a little better.

So I need a few suggestions as to what else I should toss in the Blu-Station 3...


Twister
I Am Legend
3:10 to Yuma

[Chugga]

Whenever someone wants me to show off my sound system they always say Pearl Harbor. Other then that movies that have performed very well were Live Free or Die Hard, 30 Days of Night, Rambo, and somewhat of an underdog but I really liked Sunshine.

[thaderules]

POTC 2

[IceRat]

So I need a few suggestions as to what else I should toss in the Blu-Station 3...
MGS4 :p

[grif32]

30 Days of Night hands down.

I thought Cars AQ was a Huge improvement.

ID4 was flat out amazing.

[JaylisJayP]

One more to throw into the mix is the Dave and Tim acoustic show.

[JaylisJayP]

OK......another question for you all.

What's the 1 horrible movie you've always loved that you want to see made on blu-ray, and that you'd buy no matter the cost.

For me, the list is short but sweet.

1) Nothing But Trouble
2) Garbage Pail Kids
3) Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey

[R. Giles]

Might add Flyboys

[PrimeBane]

There is no movie ever made that I will pay any ammount for.

I am cheap, here me roar. :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Just wanted to give a big thanks to whoever mentioned that the Hanc()ck preview disk didn't require another purchase to pick up. I went to my best buy today picked up the 2 movies I was going for and 8 of the Hanc()ck free previews. I'm driving up to Rhode Island's Best Buy tomorrow to try to raid that place too.

They are the perfect insurance policy should you accidentally break a blu-ray case or buy a used blu-ray that comes in a messed up case.

Your Welcome. I went to another best buy and bought 21 of them :D

[PrimeBane]

They want $4.99 per copy in Canada. :(

[PrimeBane]

MGS4 :p

I suppose it is more movie than game... ;)

[avsfan21]

I suppose it is more movie than game... ;)

Better than Gears that is for sure. :p

[burngwngs]

I don't know how far to back track to find this answer but I picked up MIB in BD and there is a sticker for the Hancaak movie cash but there was nothing inside. Is this normal?

[PrimeBane]

Better than Gears that is for sure. :p

I'll make that judgement when I finally get around to playing it :)

[avsfan21]

I'll make that judgement when I finally get around to playing it :)

Well MSG4 actually has a story to go along with its multiplayer.

[PrimeBane]

Who needs a story when I can chainsaw your sorry ass in MP :p

[avsfan21]

I do.

[DEN7ER]

picked up 5 of those Hancauck preview BD's - nice trick! nice to have some spare cases for pennies, literally. :D

[sportsnut2006]

Anybody have a Samsung Series 5 580?

[JaylisJayP]

I don't know how far to back track to find this answer but I picked up MIB in BD and there is a sticker for the Hancaak movie cash but there was nothing inside. Is this normal?


i think you have to go to a web site and download and print out the coupon.

[grif32]

I don't know how far to back track to find this answer but I picked up MIB in BD and there is a sticker for the Hancaak movie cash but there was nothing inside. Is this normal?

Nothing inside. Tear off the sticker on the front and like Jay said there is a website you go to and download the moviecash.


Chris

[burngwngs]

i think you have to go to a web site and download and print out the coupon.

Nothing inside. Tear off the sticker on the front and like Jay said there is a website you go to and download the moviecash.


Chris

so that means I didn't have to buy this movie? I figures it would be cheaper to buy it and get a free ticket. I mean I wanted the movie but the movie cash is a great bonus.

[JaylisJayP]

so that means I didn't have to buy this movie? I figures it would be cheaper to buy it and get a free ticket. I mean I wanted the movie but the movie cash is a great bonus.

i'm pretty sure there's a specific 1-time-use code or something for each movie that allows you access to the free coupon. I haven't tried mine yet, but that's just my guess.

[Hanky Panky]

PS3 Firmware 2.40 is now available :)

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/SystemUpdate

[grif32]

so that means I didn't have to buy this movie? I figures it would be cheaper to buy it and get a free ticket. I mean I wanted the movie but the movie cash is a great bonus.

You would still need to buy the movie to get the code unless you just stole the sticker on the slipcover like I have heard has been happening. (not saying you would steal anything so please dont think that)

Its a one time use code. So yes you need to buy the movie.

[burngwngs]

i'm pretty sure there's a specific 1-time-use code or something for each movie that allows you access to the free coupon. I haven't tried mine yet, but that's just my guess.

You would still need to buy the movie to get the code unless you just stole the sticker on the slipcover like I have heard has been happening. (not saying you would steal anything so please dont think that)

Its a one time use code. So yes you need to buy the movie.

I'm not at home so I have to ask....is it behind the sticker or something?:confused:

[JaylisJayP]

I'm not at home so I have to ask....is it behind the sticker or something?:confused:

The sticker on my case says "details on reverse", so I'd imagine so. I haven't bothered peeling mine off yet. I might not even see this movie.

[SBrooks1]

Yes the details are on the back of the sticker. There's a code you have to enter on www.Hanc ockMovieCash.com

[ewto16]

The sticker on my case says "details on reverse", so I'd imagine so. I haven't bothered peeling mine off yet. I might not even see this movie.

I'd take your sticker if you wanted to slap a 42 cent stamp on an envelope and mail it my way.

[HollandX]

Your Welcome. I went to another best buy and bought 21 of them :D

:( I posted it like 4 days before u.

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8719697&postcount=15928

[JaylisJayP]

I'd take your sticker if you wanted to slap a 42 cent stamp on an envelope and mail it my way.


i may still use it. Grif asked about it already, also.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

:( I posted it like 4 days before u.

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8719697&postcount=15928

wasent trying to steal your thunder ;) I thought he might of seen my post a page back after I saw your post and went to buy some. Full credit to you :D

[oaktown2000]

Your Welcome. I went to another best buy and bought 21 of them :D


Where do you find them at BB. I looked around at mine...but didn't see anything. Do you have to make a separate purchase to get them?

[HollandX]

wasent trying to steal your thunder I thought he might of seen my post a page back after I saw your post and went to buy some. Full credit to you

:p :p

[HollandX]

Where do you find them at BB. I looked around at mine...but didn't see anything. Do you have to make a separate purchase to get them?

mine were stacked next to men in black in the bd section

[oaktown2000]

crap...then my BB must be out of them....cause there were none on the BR shelves....sucks for me :(

[JaylisJayP]

crap...then my BB must be out of them....cause there were none on the BR shelves....sucks for me :(

The day MIB came out a week or 2 ago they only had 2 or 3 on the shelves and I grabbed 1 of them.

[oaktown2000]

The day MIB came out a week or 2 ago they only had 2 or 3 on the shelves and I grabbed 1 of them.


oh well

I wonder if anyone has a whole shltload of them up on ebay

[burngwngs]

Yes the details are on the back of the sticker. There's a code you have to enter on www.Hanc ockMovieCash.com

The sticker on my case says "details on reverse", so I'd imagine so. I haven't bothered peeling mine off yet. I might not even see this movie.

Thank you very much guys.:cool:

[Chugga]

crap...then my BB must be out of them....cause there were none on the BR shelves....sucks for me :(

Check your blu-ray section in the H's. There was a pile of them right between Halloween and Harry Potter for me.

[grif32]

AVP 2-pack $26.95 Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00147F8ZA?tag=blurayforum-20

[PrimeBane]

Great price... bad movies. :(

[grif32]

Great price... bad movies. :(

They are so damn dark I hate it.

[JaylisJayP]

They are bad movies...but they're enjoyable bad for me. AVP:R is REALLY dark. That kinda sucks. You can't watch it during the day.

[Chugga]

So I went back to Best Buy today to see if they had anymore Hanc()ck preview disks. Apparently I missed an entire endcap of them. They had to have like 20-30 more of them. I picked up 12 more. At this point I don't even think I need them I just feel like somehow I'm cheating Best Buy which is surprisingly a great feeling.

[cochese75]

So I went back to Best Buy today to see if they had anymore Hanc()ck preview disks. Apparently I missed an entire endcap of them. They had to have like 20-30 more of them. I picked up 12 more. At this point I don't even think I need them I just feel like somehow I'm cheating Best Buy which is surprisingly a great feeling.

yeah i dont think you need 30+ copies of Hanc0ck previews



:spawnorb:

[grif32]

I will buy a Han**** disc off someone if they wan to sell one. I kinda like that crap. I dont have a BB near me.

[grif32]

They are bad movies...but they're enjoyable bad for me. AVP:R is REALLY dark. That kinda sucks. You can't watch it during the day.

I liked them except it was getting frustrating because of all the really dark scenes.

[sportsnut2006]

Anybody have any info on the samsung series 5 580 LCD tv?

[oaktown2000]

So I went back to Best Buy today to see if they had anymore Hanc()ck preview disks. Apparently I missed an entire endcap of them. They had to have like 20-30 more of them. I picked up 12 more. At this point I don't even think I need them I just feel like somehow I'm cheating Best Buy which is surprisingly a great feeling.

uhmmm.....hello?!?!?

Are those 12 for me....or are you going back again to pick me up some? And yes...I'm dead serious.

[PrimeBane]

Anybody have any info on the samsung series 5 580 LCD tv?

Sorry, I can't find anything on a series 5 580. Can you provide a link?

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Picked up Batman: The Movie at CC today...watching it in a few

[sportsnut2006]

Sorry, I can't find anything on a series 5 580. Can you provide a link?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8802824&type=product&id=1206141604950

Thats the link to the one on best buy.LMK Thanks

[sportsnut2006]

I saw on cnet.com, they said to never spend more then $10.00 on HDMI cables, a guy told me to check out biglots and I picked up a set of 6 ft HDMI Cables for $12 each, I take it they work as good as the $65 ones at best buy?

[HollandX]

I saw on cnet.com, they said to never spend more then $10.00 on HDMI cables, a guy told me to check out biglots and I picked up a set of 6 ft HDMI Cables for $12 each, I take it they work as good as the $65 ones at best buy?

just as good. :)

[HollandX]

Picked up Batman: The Movie at CC today...watching it in a few

how much did that set you back?

[PrimeBane]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8802824&type=product&id=1206141604950

Thats the link to the one on best buy.LMK Thanks

Thanks :)

It took a bit of searching. The Samsung LN-46A580 appears to be a BB exclusive tv. It's basically the Samsung LN-46A540. You can read more about the 540 on AVSforum in the link below.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1027050

If you're looking for a good 1080p 46" tv, check out this one as well.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8734177&type=product&id=1201307760028

Unless you're really set on an LCD or Samsung, the Panasonic plasma is probably the better tv.

IMO, you'd be very happy with either tv. :)

[avsfan21]

Oh I wish I had the money for either of those.

[Chugga]

uhmmm.....hello?!?!?

Are those 12 for me....or are you going back again to pick me up some? And yes...I'm dead serious.

How many do you want. I plan on buying them in small bundles of 5-10 but I'm tempted to just say screw it and loot the rest

[JaylisJayP]

I saw on cnet.com, they said to never spend more then $10.00 on HDMI cables, a guy told me to check out biglots and I picked up a set of 6 ft HDMI Cables for $12 each, I take it they work as good as the $65 ones at best buy?

I think I was that guy :)

You can rest assured they are just as good. I recommend Big Lots just in case people don't want to wait for cables to arrive through the mail. You spend a couple bucks more but get them right away.

[Hanky Panky]

I never considered Big Lots as a legit source for audio/video but then again, I never really looked in their aisle....interesting tip though.

[HollandX]

so weird.

hdd just posted their review of batman begins blu-ray.

the bd version got 1/2 less star on supplements and 1/2 less star on hi def extras.

...yet got a 1/2 increased star on overall.

(everything else remained same).

but the 1/2 increased star on overall should be correct. this version comes with more. it comes with TDK prologue in hi def. so that should have increased supplements and high def extras, no?

plus the hd dvd got "highly recommended" and the bd only got "recommended" yet it comes with more.

so weird.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/248/batmanbegins.html

[DEN7ER]

that is weird about Batman begins on Blu... :confused: oh well i can't wait!!!

anyone know of any good 4th of july sales on BD's or the 720???

i think i may get a 720 this weekend if theres any kind of sale :D

[sportsnut2006]

Thanks :)

It took a bit of searching. The Samsung LN-46A580 appears to be a BB exclusive tv. It's basically the Samsung LN-46A540. You can read more about the 540 on AVSforum in the link below.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1027050

If you're looking for a good 1080p 46" tv, check out this one as well.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8734177&type=product&id=1201307760028

Unless you're really set on an LCD or Samsung, the Panasonic plasma is probably the better tv.

IMO, you'd be very happy with either tv. :)

Thanks for the info.

[Chugga]

so weird.

hdd just posted their review of batman begins blu-ray.

the bd version got 1/2 less star on supplements and 1/2 less star on hi def extras.

...yet got a 1/2 increased star on overall.

(everything else remained same).

but the 1/2 increased star on overall should be correct. this version comes with more. it comes with TDK prologue in hi def. so that should have increased supplements and high def extras, no?

plus the hd dvd got "highly recommended" and the bd only got "recommended" yet it comes with more.

so weird.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/248/batmanbegins.html

The "highly recommended" vs. "recommended" is something that happened back with a few other titles too and to me it made perfect sense. When Batman Begins was released on HD DVD a long time ago it was one of the best titles out, if you had an HD DVD player you had to have Batman Begins. But it's over a year later, there are hundreds upon hundreds of other titles to choose from and Batman Begins doesn't hold as much weight as it used to.

The best example I can give (I think I did maybe like 20 or so pages back in this thread) is Crank. For a good while Crank was demo worthy material, it was a movie that every person with a Blu-ray player was raving about. Now you ask 100 Blu-ray owners their 10 must have Blu-ray movies and Crank probably doesn't even make a single list.

Also personally I think HDD likes to stir up a bit of contraversy whenever they can. With HD DVD dead that site has lost alot of it's popularity, hell I haven't checked their boards (outside of deals) in months. But you can guarentee people will be posting on the boards about this for days now.

[grif32]

Man our Freight company this morning had a TRUCK LOAD of Panasonic Blu Ray players. They must of have thousands on there. Said it needed to be to BB by 8 this morning. Wonder if they are having some type of sale.

[grif32]

Looks like Sony pulled the 2.40 update due to systems bricking.

http://kotaku.com/5021575/sony-pulls...orted-problems

[98vols]

Question for the experts. I am looking to buy a new reciever today and was sold on the sony 720 after all I have read. My question is how is the Sony 820?? Is it worth the extra money.

[TheRedOx]

For those that have DirecTV:
Free NASCAR HotPass this weekend - Daytona!!!
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=132120
NASCAR HOTPASS will be free this Saturday to all customers in both SD and HD.

Channel range is 790-799 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

The four featured drivers this week are:

Jeff Burton
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Jeff Gordon
Kevin Harvick

Don't forget on channels 794 and 799 are an additional 13 audio options for 13 additional drivers. Fans can vote for those drivers now at directv.com/hotpass.

The Half Season offer has also started at $69....three payments of $23 for those interested in the remainder of the NASCAR season

[grif32]

Question for the experts. I am looking to buy a new reciever today and was sold on the sony 720 after all I have read. My question is how is the Sony 820?? Is it worth the extra money.

I would say yes by looking at both of them. I think its a $50 difference on amazon.

1 extra HDMI port, little more power.

If it were me I would spend $400 and grab the onkyo 606. But thats just me.

[Hanky Panky]

Looks like Sony pulled the 2.40 update due to systems bricking.

http://kotaku.com/5021575/sony-pulls...orted-problems

That stinks...

[NCStateWolfpack33]

how much did that set you back?
30 bucks

[Hanky Panky]

Since the 4th is just around the corner...

http://i27.tinypic.com/2ahbq5e.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Looks like Sony pulled the 2.40 update due to systems bricking.

http://kotaku.com/5021575/sony-pulls...orted-problems


good thing i waited.

[JaylisJayP]

The "highly recommended" vs. "recommended" is something that happened back with a few other titles too and to me it made perfect sense. When Batman Begins was released on HD DVD a long time ago it was one of the best titles out, if you had an HD DVD player you had to have Batman Begins. But it's over a year later, there are hundreds upon hundreds of other titles to choose from and Batman Begins doesn't hold as much weight as it used to.

The best example I can give (I think I did maybe like 20 or so pages back in this thread) is Crank. For a good while Crank was demo worthy material, it was a movie that every person with a Blu-ray player was raving about. Now you ask 100 Blu-ray owners their 10 must have Blu-ray movies and Crank probably doesn't even make a single list.

Also personally I think HDD likes to stir up a bit of contraversy whenever they can. With HD DVD dead that site has lost alot of it's popularity, hell I haven't checked their boards (outside of deals) in months. But you can guarentee people will be posting on the boards about this for days now.


Why you gotta be raggin' on Crank?

Or Underworld Evolution for that matter? :D

[SBrooks1]

good thing i waited.

My 60GB PS3 upgraded to 2.40 with no problems

[JaylisJayP]

My 60GB PS3 upgraded to 2.40 with no problems


But your PS3 knows that you're a blu-ray fanboy. Mine might not be so forgiving.

[SBrooks1]

But your PS3 knows that you're a blu-ray fanboy. Mine might not be so forgiving.

Yeah I hear this new 2.40 update detects any HD DVD's in proximity so you might be screwed :p

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah I hear this new 2.40 update detects any HD DVD's in proximity so you might be screwed :p

lol

[Wardo30]

changed my Netflix to BluRay so it'll be interesting to see the different types of movies in BD

[PrimeBane]

I would say yes by looking at both of them. I think its a $50 difference on amazon.

1 extra HDMI port, little more power.

If it were me I would spend $400 and grab the onkyo 606. But thats just me.

Man I wish Canadian pricing would come in line with US pricing. I'd be all over a 606 like a fat kid on a cheeseburger if it was that cheap up here ($599.99 is the best price I've found and the regular price is $699 I believe).

I could be wrong, but I believe the 820 also decodes TruHD and DTS-HD MA... a nice additional for future proofing. :)

[PrimeBane]

Also personally I think HDD likes to stir up a bit of contraversy whenever they can. With HD DVD dead that site has lost alot of it's popularity, hell I haven't checked their boards (outside of deals) in months. But you can guarentee people will be posting on the boards about this for days now.

Bingo... the place is pretty much a ghost town now other than a few people *****ing fighting over 360 vs PS3. They sure sold at the right time. :D

About the only thing I've found good over there now is the deals section and even that ends up over here at some point.

[oaktown2000]

How many do you want. I plan on buying them in small bundles of 5-10 but I'm tempted to just say screw it and loot the rest

"loot the rest"......and then PM me how many of those looted ones you don't want....and I'll take them. I'll pay for cost and shipping of course.

Since I got into the game a little bit after everyone else....when all those BOGOs came around....I snatched up all the early release stuff......and on a lot of them, the tape sealers on them were so old...that they left a nasty little sticky residue. I hate it......as when I go to pull one out....it sticks to the net Blu Ray and pulls that one out as well. If I can replace all of those for a couple dollars...I'll do it.

If it were me I would spend $400 and grab the onkyo 606. But thats just me.

If it were me...I'd spend 1/2 of that $400 on a more then capable 720 receiver....and put the difference into the speakers

And speaking of the 720....mine showed up yesterday..which was kinda odd. Ordered on ebay on Monday. It was delivered yesterday at 1pm. Less then 48 hours from an ebay seller. Pretty damned good.

[JaylisJayP]

...when I go to pull out....it sticks ...





gross

[PrimeBane]

"
Since I got into the game a little bit after everyone else....when all those BOGOs came around....I snatched up all the early release stuff......and on a lot of them, the tape sealers on them were so old...that they left a nasty little sticky residue. I hate it......as when I go to pull one out....it sticks to the net Blu Ray and pulls that one out as well. If I can replace all of those for a couple dollars...I'll do it.



Have you tried "Goo Gone" or "Goof Off"? They work pretty good.

[cochese75]

whats BOGO?? :confused:



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Buy One, Get One free

[grif32]

"loot the rest"......and then PM me how many of those looted ones you don't want....and I'll take them. I'll pay for cost and shipping of course.

Since I got into the game a little bit after everyone else....when all those BOGOs came around....I snatched up all the early release stuff......and on a lot of them, the tape sealers on them were so old...that they left a nasty little sticky residue. I hate it......as when I go to pull one out....it sticks to the net Blu Ray and pulls that one out as well. If I can replace all of those for a couple dollars...I'll do it.



If it were me...I'd spend 1/2 of that $400 on a more then capable 720 receiver....and put the difference into the speakers

And speaking of the 720....mine showed up yesterday..which was kinda odd. Ordered on ebay on Monday. It was delivered yesterday at 1pm. Less then 48 hours from an ebay seller. Pretty damned good.

Thats cool but I prefer a great receiver first then upgrade speakers later. If the Receiver is underpowered doesnt matter how much you spend on speakers. IMO.

[HollandX]

30 bucks

:( I want it.

[cochese75]

Buy One, Get One free

thanks



:spawnorb:

[HollandX]

But your PS3 knows that you're a blu-ray fanboy. Mine might not be so forgiving.

LOL

[HollandX]

and on a lot of them, the tape sealers on them were so old...that they left a nasty little sticky residue. I hate it......as when I go to pull one out....it sticks to the next Blu Ray and pulls that one out as well.

LOL I know EXACTLY what you're talking about!!

[oaktown2000]

Thats cool but I prefer a great receiver first then upgrade speakers later. If the Receiver is underpowered doesnt matter how much you spend on speakers. IMO.


Hmmm....really? :confused: So do you consider the 606 "underpowered" as well?


Amplifier Output Details - Oknyo TX-SR606
110 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.1 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )

Amplifier Output Details - Sony STR-DG720
105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )

[grif32]

Hmmm....really? :confused:


Amplifier Output Details - Oknyo TX-SR606
110 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.1 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ),
90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )

Amplifier Output Details - Sony STR-DG720
105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )

LOL I guess you didnt know that Sony overrated its Watts by 50% in multichannel mode? You cant go by what Sony States it WAY overrated. Trust me its night and day between the two receivers.

Sony is 1.0% THD

Onkyo is .1% THD

And no i dont consider the 606 underpowered because you are getting what they state.

[oaktown2000]

Well.....if the Sony isn't actually as powerful as advertised and described....then I guess the 606 would be more powerful.

[PrimeBane]

Man, the 720 gets brutal reviews at AVS.

I may return mine yet... we'll see how she handles this weekend and go from there.

I'm definitely finding it to be a cheap receiver. My old Yamaha has a WAY better build to it.

[JaylisJayP]

I love mine.

[grif32]

Man, the 720 gets brutal reviews at AVS.

I may return mine yet... we'll see how she handles this weekend and go from there.

I'm definitely finding it to be a cheap receiver. My old Yamaha has a WAY better build to it.

IMO Sony's low end receiver are not up to par. The ES line or flagship line is aweseome but expensive as hell.

That was my point about spending the extra on a better quailty built receiver and it doesnt have to be the Onkyo line.

[oaktown2000]

Man, the 720 gets brutal reviews at AVS.

I noticed that.

But when the most common thing amongst the complaints is the "manual"....and how confusing it is.....I really don't listen to "Sony sucks" lynch mob.

There are some valid points in those complaints...but it is an entry point receiver for a sub $300 cost. You're not going to get every codec and every bell and whistle thats now available.

I dunno...once I have mine hooked up...I'll see for myself. If I need to get rid of it...I'm sure I can sell it for more then what I bought it at :)

[grif32]

I noticed that.

But when the most common thing amongst the complaints is the "manual"....and how confusing it is.....I really don't listen to "Sony sucks" lynch mob.

There are some valid points in those complaints...but it is an entry point receiver for a sub $300 cost. You're not going to get every codec and every bell and whistle thats now available.

I dunno...once I have mine hooked up...I'll see for myself. If I need to get rid of it...I'm sure I can sell it for more then what I bought it at :)

I didnt read anything about the manual. Thats funny.

Most everything I read was underpowered and cheaply made.

[PrimeBane]

Not to mention dropouts on some of them.

God, I wish I could get an Onkyo for $400ish... I'd import one from the US, but the warranty is null and void in Canada. :(

[SBrooks1]

I don't see how the 720 could get bad reviews at all. A 7.1 receiver that handles ALL HD audio formats and isn't a pass through receiver. For a PS3 owner, what more could you ask for? Honestly... :confused:

[grif32]

Not to mention dropouts on some of them.

God, I wish I could get an Onkyo for $400ish... I'd import one from the US, but the warranty is null and void in Canada. :(

That sucks.

[oaktown2000]

I don't see how the 720 could get bad reviews at all. A 7.1 receiver that handles ALL HD audio formats and isn't a pass through receiver. For a PS3 owner, what more could you ask for? Honestly... :confused:


I must be lost.....because I thought the 720 was just the exact opposite.

It doesn't handle ALL HD audio formats....but it will pass through the formats already decoded by the PS3 :confused:

[oaktown2000]

I'd import one from the US, but the warranty is null and void in Canada. :(

Stop *****ing....you get free healthcare

:)

[PrimeBane]

That's no what my paycheque says... although I don't have to pay health care premiums anymore come Jan 2009 :D

[PrimeBane]

I don't see how the 720 could get bad reviews at all. A 7.1 receiver that handles ALL HD audio formats and isn't a pass through receiver. For a PS3 owner, what more could you ask for? Honestly... :confused:

umm, the 720 is a pass through receiver. The audio decoding is all done on the player.

Video however is not pass through if that's what you meant.

[ewto16]

Raided my BB for Han**** cases. I have 25 to part with.

[oaktown2000]

Raided my BB for Han**** cases. I have 25 to part with.



ooooooo....if chugga doesn't come through...I'd be willing to take 10 or so of them from ya.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I like the sony line, Would it be wise to return the 720 and pick up the 820?

[ewto16]

If I still have them, you are welcome to them. I think Grif wanted some as well.

[PrimeBane]

I like the sony line, Would it be wise to return the 720 and pick up the 820?

I think it depends.

The 820 has another HDMI input (4) and decodes the lattest codecs

The 920 does all that the 820 does and have video upconversion built in.

I'd probably go to an Onkyo, Denon or Yamaha before going to the 820 or 920 unless $ was a major factor.

[SBrooks1]

umm, the 720 is a pass through receiver. The audio decoding is all done on the player.

Video however is not pass through if that's what you meant.

Yeah I meant video. And the 720 DOES handle all HD audio formats via PCM. Like we already covered before I bought it: For a PS3 owner it should be all you need right?

[grif32]

If I still have them, you are welcome to them. I think Grif wanted some as well.

yeah I only really needed one but if you dont want to sell just one lmk we can figure something out.

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I like the Yamaha RX-V663 but its out of my price range right now

[grif32]

I think it depends.

The 820 has another HDMI input (4) and decodes the lattest codecs

The 920 does all that the 820 does and have video upconversion built in.

I'd probably go to an Onkyo, Denon or Yamaha before going to the 820 or 920 unless $ was a major factor.

I agree forget the 720 or 820 if you can and grab one of the above.

[PrimeBane]

Yeah I meant video. And the 720 DOES handle all HD audio formats via PCM. Like we already covered before I bought it: For a PS3 owner it should be all you need right?

Yes and no... by the looks of the it, the 720 is about the bare minimum of receiver one should go with if using the PS3 as a BD player. Its good receiver, but there are better options out there for a few more dollars.

IMO, I think it's going to come down to personal taste. If the 720 works for you, I say stick with it as the price is incredible to enjoy lossless sound. :)

If you're a little more picky about sound, then an upgrade to better name receiver is probably in order.

Make no mistake though, this is an entry level receiver.

[PrimeBane]

I like the Yamaha RX-V663 but its out of my price range right now

A very nice receiver, but definately expensive.

I have a feeling that in a year or two the price will come down on the later models.

[SBrooks1]

Yes and no... by the looks of the it, the 720 is about the bare minimum of receiver one should go with if using the PS3 as a BD player. Its good receiver, but there are better options out there for a few more dollars.

IMO, I think it's going to come down to personal taste. If the 720 works for you, I say stick with it as the price is incredible to enjoy lossless sound. :)

If you're a little more picky about sound, then an upgrade to better name receiver is probably in order.

Make no mistake though, this is an entry level receiver.

Just to play devil's advocate here for the 720, tell me what features a supposed higher end receiver would have that would benefit me as a PS3 owner that the 720 doesn't have.

[98vols]

I frequent this thread probally everyday but I am mostly a lurker. I do appreciate everyones opinions you guys have never steered me in the wrong direction yet so I am proud to say I have a brand new Onkyo 606 sitting in the truck waiting till I get home. I do have some speaker questions I will post later. Thanks guys.

[PrimeBane]

Just to play devil's advocate here for the 720, tell me what features a supposed higher end receiver would have that would benefit me as a PS3 owner that the 720 doesn't have.

I hope Chris will answer this too.

1. More power
2. Future proof (PS3 kicks the bucket, you may want to replace it with a stand alone and have the receiver do the decoding).
3. Better sound - this one is subjective, but it seems to be the concensus on AVS.
4. Better build - just look at the inputs for the center and rear channels on the back of the 720. Poor quality.

On the plus side, the 720 is dirt cheap... to the point where if you do decide you want something better down the road you don't feel too bad about ditching it.

[grif32]

I hope Chris will answer this too.

1. More power
2. Future proof (PS3 kicks the bucket, you may want to replace it with a stand alone and have the receiver do the decoding).
3. Better sound - this one is subjective, but it seems to be the concensus on AVS.
4. Better build - just look at the inputs for the center and rear channels on the back of the 720. Poor quality.

On the plus side, the 720 is dirt cheap... to the point where if you do decide you want something better down the road you don't feel too bad about ditching it.

Nope you are correct Scott. Biggest thing would be Sound for me. To me the sound from the 720 fails compared to the others. Also Build Quailty as well. I agree its cheap enough where if you want you can always get something better in a few years.

Yes the inputs are VERY CHEAP I noticed that today at CC when I was looking at it.

Sbrooks if you like it then I wouldnt worry about it.

[grif32]

I frequent this thread probally everyday but I am mostly a lurker. I do appreciate everyones opinions you guys have never steered me in the wrong direction yet so I am proud to say I have a brand new Onkyo 606 sitting in the truck waiting till I get home. I do have some speaker questions I will post later. Thanks guys.

Congrats. Take the time and really fine tune it. You will love it.

[grif32]

Prime the question is are you going to Keep the 720 or upgrade now that you have enjoyed Lossless to a better Reciever or are you happy with the 720 for the price?

[ewto16]

yeah I only really needed one but if you dont want to sell just one lmk we can figure something out.

Chris

One?? It would probably cost like $4-$5 for me to send that to you with the cost of an envelope and postage....

[PrimeBane]

Prime the question is are you going to Keep the 720 or upgrade now that you have enjoyed Lossless to a better Reciever or are you happy with the 720 for the price?

That's the $250 dollar question... I'll give it a workout this weekend decide what I want to do.

Like I said earlier, I've had mixed results so far... I did have a bad feeling taking it out of the box and comparing it to my old Yamaha RX-V520 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200239&CTID=5000300), so perhaps I should listen to my gut take it back and wait on a higher quality unit.

[ewto16]

I'd be interested in hearing some recommendations for speakers as well. I know nothing about buying a set of speakers.

[PrimeBane]

These are the speaker brands I always look at:

Energy
Polk Audio
Boston Acoustics
Klipsch

[TheRedOx]

These are the speaker brands I always look at:

Energy
Polk Audio
Boston Acoustics
Klipsch

I've always wanted more of the boutique speakers like
Axiom
Paradigm
B&W
The first two I've never even seen but have heard nothing but good things about.
I've heard B&W's and, wow! They were like $1000 a piece though.
I'm rockin' JBL's on my setup, nothing special at all, the best I could afford at the time.
http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=SCS500.5BK&Language=ENG&Country=US&Region=USA&cat=HTS&ser=SCS

[PrimeBane]

The high end ones are nice... but too rich for my blood. :(

[Hanky Panky]

These are the speaker brands I always look at:

Energy
Polk Audio
Boston Acoustics
Klipsch

I own a pair of Polk Audio speakers and they seem to have the best output for bass, compared to my Bose 5.1 setup.

[ewto16]

Taking vacation, so I won't be around as much over the weekend.

If anyone is interested in those BR cases, let me know. PM is probably best, since this thread might be pretty long when I get back Tuesday.

I have 25. I'd prefer to sell them all to one person, but I'm willing to do smaller sets of like 10 or something. Maybe a couple bucks to cover gas, plus shipping?? We can work something out.

[cochese75]

have a good trip




:spawnorb:

[johnnyknoxsvill]

One?? It would probably cost like $4-$5 for me to send that to you with the cost of an envelope and postage....

Not to be a stickler or bash on you but it shouldnt cost anymore then $2.25. bubble envolope $.50 and postage should be about $1.32 and cost of the BD case$.01 Have a good time on your vacation!!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Chris if you need one LMK Ill get one out to you on Sat.

[JaylisJayP]

These are the speaker brands I always look at:

Energy
Polk Audio
Boston Acoustics
Klipsch

adding Infinity to that list, as well

[grif32]

Chris if you need one LMK Ill get one out to you on Sat.

Yeah I would love one. LMK how much.

Thanks again as always.

[civictyperboy]

I wouldn't buy any low end sony av gear...ES all the way...I know most people can't afford it...I am waiting for the new line of ES to come out and then I want to dump my 3200ES...as far as speakers I love my Cantons...and I when I move out of my condo into a house...Martin Logans are moving with me