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

[PrimeBane]

I die a little inside when I see it...

[grif32]

Sbrooks looks like your highdefdigest callout kinda back fired.

[JaylisJayP]

It's going to be quite amusing when FOX expects people to pay $40 for Dude, Where's My Car?

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/MGM/Disc_Announcements/Fox_Asks,_Dude,_Wheres_My_Car_Answer:_On_Blu-ray/1897

[PrimeBane]

Timeless classic? More like a timeless piece of crap... worst movie I ever had the misfortune of wasting my money on in the theatre.

[HollandX]

:( I'm buying it. movie's hilarious!

I mean no way at retail... $10dlvd max.

[freezerfuel]

So if someone clicks on that guys link and buys one movie he makes what... like 10 cents? Hahaha.

Anyway I bought some movies and before anyone tears me a new ******* my wife made me buy 10,000 B.C. Also picked up Short Circuit ($18 at Wal-Mart which is dirt cheap around here), The Ruins, and Cloverfield.

[freezerfuel]

Has anyone here seen Rest Stop 1 or 2?

[HollandX]

lol never heard of them.

[freezerfuel]

lol never heard of them.

Here's da link yo.
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1589/reststop.html

[cochese75]

just curious why do some HD channels not use the whole screen?
im watching the Sparks... i mean i passed through ESPN and noticed this




:spawnorb:

[R. Giles]

just curious why do some HD channels not use the whole screen?
im watching the Sparks... i mean i passed through ESPN and noticed this




:spawnorb:

ESPN doesn't always broadcast in HD so that's why it's full screen and doesn't look as good. There are a bunch of channels that do the same so instead of stretching it across the whole screen and calling it HD like AMC they just use the SD feed.

[SBrooks1]

Not always.....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/wild-hogs-blu.jpg

This deserves more attention :D

[PrimeBane]

So after more than a month, I finally got my lattest order from Sigelectronics.

Stupid Canada post lost the package, so I had to wait 15 days before a claim could be made and then another 10 waiting.

On the plus side, they refunded the shipping so I only paid for the movies :) (Predator, Enchanted, Juno, Bee Movie)

[PrimeBane]

Sony 720 owners, I need a little help.

I have my HD sat box connected to the 720, but it's a DVI to HDMI cord as the sat box has only DVI out. I can get a picture, but no sound even with the optical plugged in.

Anyone know if there is a way around this?

[ewto16]

Sbrooks, I'm going to try and see if Best Buy will match the 6ave.com price on the Samsung (Samsung LN37A450) I'm looking at. Do you have any tips on getting them to match it, or do you know if they can even go as low as $796 on it? I thought you might be able to look it up. Thanks!!

[ewto16]

If I get one of the LCD TVs that I'm looking at, would you guys recommend the extended warranty on it? I was thinking that LCDs have been around awhile and have a pretty good track record overall. Didn't know if I should drop the extra dough or not.

[ewto16]

Sony 720 owners, I need a little help.

I have my HD sat box connected to the 720, but it's a DVI to HDMI cord as the sat box has only DVI out. I can get a picture, but no sound even with the optical plugged in.

Anyone know if there is a way around this?

I don't own a 720, but allow me to chip in. Forgive any basics I cover that you already know/tried.

DVI only carries picture, so you do need to use the optical cord. My guess would be that you need to set the sat box to output the sound on the optical connection, if you haven't done so already. My cable box has seperate picture and sound settings, so I can control the output of each.

The only other thing I can think of is that since you are using an HDMI connection, the receiver is thinking it is receiving all the information sound/video from that one connection. I would assume if you flipped it to the input for the optical cable, you would get sound, but no picture.

Not sure if you can designate the 720 to just pass the video straight through and select a seperate sound input. It sounds like the pass-through on the 720 isn't passive, meaning it doesn't pass the signal, unless it is selected, which I guess makes sense given that you have 4 HDMI in and only 1 out.

If you aren't getting sound from the optical cable if you flip the 720 to the input for that, then I would say you should be able to adjust that in the sat box somewhere.

My guess is that the 720 is expecting everything to come over the HDMI and if it doesn't, then you are probably screwed.

[PrimeBane]

Figured it out.

You're right on the last point... the 720 expects the sound over HDMI and it overrides any other digital sound signals.

However, I moved the optical from Sat to TV and I now have sound. :)

It's funny, I get the picture from the Sat box on both the TV and SAT setting... crazy Sony.

[imaginegrafix]

A bit OT, but I thought it was worth posting - Check your local grocery stores as some of them have deals for purchasing 10 general mills products and getting 2 free movie tickets, I read about it over on slick deals and scored 2 tickets today. I believe it is all stores that are operated by Supervalu, http://www.supervalu.com/retail/retail.jsp - Look under the grocery store tab and see if any of those stores are in your area, then check the ad to make sure they are offering the deal.

[grif32]

If I get one of the LCD TVs that I'm looking at, would you guys recommend the extended warranty on it? I was thinking that LCDs have been around awhile and have a pretty good track record overall. Didn't know if I should drop the extra dough or not.

I wouldnt worry about a Warranty on a LCD TV unless it was some really pc of crap.

[SBrooks1]

Sbrooks looks like your highdefdigest callout kinda back fired.

Not really. I learned that the mods there are currently discussing it and that I'm not the only one who's said something about it. Sure all the sheep there will come out and support him for his "great service" but oh well. At least people know now.

[grif32]

Not really. I learned that the mods there are currently discussing it and that I'm not the only one who's said something about it. Sure all the sheep there will come out and support him for his "great service" but oh well. At least people know now.

Maybe it just me but I really dont see a problem with it. But thats just me.

He cleared it with the Mods from the start and no one pays for it when they place and order.

[ewto16]

I think I'm going to go try and look at that Samsung again today at CC or HHGregg. Make sure I like it and it looks good. Seems like a TV that would be perfect for my dad and at under $800, it is a great price.

[cochese75]

ESPN doesn't always broadcast in HD so that's why it's full screen and doesn't look as good. There are a bunch of channels that do the same so instead of stretching it across the whole screen and calling it HD like AMC they just use the SD feed.

oh thanks. im a nOOB on the HD stuff
so i figured everything on a HD channel was HD.......LOL :rolleyes::cool:




:spawnorb:

[grif32]

I think I'm going to go try and look at that Samsung again today at CC or HHGregg. Make sure I like it and it looks good. Seems like a TV that would be perfect for my dad and at under $800, it is a great price.

Try watching some sports on it. Like Hockey and see if the Lag is bad. Not sure if your dad watched alot of sports or not. Some LCD's have really bad Motion Blur.


Other then that I think It will be a very good TV for your parents.

[ewto16]

Try watching some sports on it. Like Hockey and see if the Lag is bad. Not sure if your dad watched alot of sports or not. Some LCD's have really bad Motion Blur.


Other then that I think It will be a very good TV for your parents.

I'm not sure how I would accomplish that. All the TVs in these places are hooked up to their generic feed. The CC one didn't really have much sports in the loop. Maybe the HHGregg one will.

Dad mostly watches baseball, so I suppose that sport moves slow enough that it wouldn't matter much. :D

[JaylisJayP]

I posted this in the PS3 thread, but I thought I'd take a shot here, too.....

Can anyone help with this....or has this happened to anyone else??

I am having a problem with downloading "automatic software update" for Guitar Hero 3 on my Playstation 3. The download process will freeze and eventually say "an error with download had occurred." I know it's not a problem with my Internet connection because I am able to download demos, add-ons and the latest Playstation 3's 2.41 system update with no problem.

By the way, it was happening before and after I did the 2.41 udpate.

Please help, it's preventing me from being able to sign in and go online to play. I called Sony support but after a troubleshooting session they weren't much help. They directed me to the individual game company's support lines, but I can't imagine it's a problem with them since it's happening to different games from different companies.

[grif32]

I'm not sure how I would accomplish that. All the TVs in these places are hooked up to their generic feed. The CC one didn't really have much sports in the loop. Maybe the HHGregg one will.

Dad mostly watches baseball, so I suppose that sport moves slow enough that it wouldn't matter much. :D

Just have them change the channel :confused:..

Thats what I do when I look at TV's. I have them change it or I just grab the remote and change the channel myself.

I check out the HD Feed as well as the SD feed. Just to compare.

[ewto16]

I posted this in the PS3 thread, but I thought I'd take a shot here, too.....

Can anyone help with this....or has this happened to anyone else??

I am having a problem with downloading "automatic software update" for Guitar Hero 3 on my Playstation 3. The download process will freeze and eventually say "an error with download had occurred." I know it's not a problem with my Internet connection because I am able to download demos, add-ons and the latest Playstation 3's 2.41 system update with no problem.

By the way, it was happening before and after I did the 2.41 udpate.

Please help, it's preventing me from being able to sign in and go online to play. I called Sony support but after a troubleshooting session they weren't much help. They directed me to the individual game company's support lines, but I can't imagine it's a problem with them since it's happening to different games from different companies.

Well, I know that Sony certifies all of the downloads, so it shouldn't "technically" be a Sony issue. Since it is a GH update, I'd call Activision and see if they can help you. Have you tried posting/looking at the GH message boards as well?

I don't understand this part of your message, so that confused me a bit.

They directed me to the individual game company's support lines, but I can't imagine it's a problem with them since it's happening to different games from different companies.

You could always try saving your game data, deleting it, and then trying to do the update again.

Or buy Rock Band ;):p

[ewto16]

Just have them change the channel :confused:..

Thats what I do when I look at TV's. I have them change it or I just grab the remote and change the channel myself.

I check out the HD Feed as well as the SD feed. Just to compare.

It is on a closed loop with just one feed. You know the standard demo real those stores run. I don't think there will be anything to see on another channel. It wasn't playing regular TV.

I might be able to get them to hook up a DVD player to it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

CC do have different feeds. Try to find a TV playing ESPN or Discovery channel, atleast in my area they do.

[HollandX]

Yeah all the TVs should be hooked up to cable or satellite, too. Those stores put on big sporting events like NFL playoffs while they're happening.

[grif32]

No PS3 price cut.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/11/sonys-cfo-says-no-playstation-3-price-cut-is-planned/

[cflames89]

CC do have different feeds. Try to find a TV playing ESPN or Discovery channel, atleast in my area they do.

We usually have TSN on most our TV's at work.

Should have seen the World Jr final on our main screen back in January.

[JaylisJayP]

Well, I know that Sony certifies all of the downloads, so it shouldn't "technically" be a Sony issue. Since it is a GH update, I'd call Activision and see if they can help you. Have you tried posting/looking at the GH message boards as well?

I don't understand this part of your message, so that confused me a bit.



You could always try saving your game data, deleting it, and then trying to do the update again.

Or buy Rock Band ;):p


when i said different games I meant different discs, not different Guitar Hero games, if that's what you thought. It's happening with R6V2, as well.

[PrimeBane]

Maybe you should get another 360? ;) :p :D

[JaylisJayP]

Maybe you should get another 360? ;) :p :D


funny. :p

[ewto16]

when i said different games I meant different discs, not different Guitar Hero games, if that's what you thought. It's happening with R6V2, as well.

Oh, so you can't download any game updates for any games? That does sound like more of a PS3 problem then.

Your hard drive isn't full is it?

[PrimeBane]

Cover art for The Mist and 1408

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Weinstein_Co./High-Def_Disc_Packaging/First_Look:_Mist,_1408_Blu-ray_Box_Art/1900

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6341/original.jpeg

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6342/original.jpeg

[johnnyknoxsvill]

found this over on HDD

JULY 11 | Warner Home Video is launching aggressive pricing initiatives for the fourth quarter, including its most comprehensive Blu-ray Disc promotion yet, say retailers.

Starting early September and rolling through first-quarter 2009, Warner will offer a Blu-ray point-of-sale rebate program with which retailers will essentially be able to order participating catalog titles for around $11.

Even with a retail mark-up on the featured titles—including The Fugitive, Enter the Dragon, Clockwork Orange, The Shining, The Aviator, Road Warrior and Swordfish—the price tag to consumers should be significantly less than the titles’ current average of $20 to $25 retail price at outlets such as Amazon.com and Best Buy.

In this program, retailers will buy the titles at their present pricing but obtain rebate money back upon the sale of each unit. That should ultimately amount to a relatively inexpensive $11 cost for retailers.

Additionally, Warner will offer rebates, although less extensive, for newer Blu-ray releases, including 300, The Departed, I Am Legend, Ocean’s 13 and We Are Marshall. This layer of the Blu-ray program also will run from early September to the first quarter, according to store sources.

The consumer price for these titles is likely to fall somewhere between $17 and $20. That would still represent a deal for shoppers, as titles such as 300 are now falling between $24 and $30 at outlets such as Amazon and Best Buy.

[JaylisJayP]

Oh, so you can't download any game updates for any games? That does sound like more of a PS3 problem then.

Your hard drive isn't full is it?

looks like i got it fixed...at least it worked once.

[JaylisJayP]

FYI...there's a 25% off all used games for Gamestop coupon floating around. I found it posted over at cheapassgamer in the forums (which you need to be registered for to even gain access).

My Gamestop did my 10% discount on top of the 25%....I picked up Oblivion GOTY for $30.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked this up today at BB. Gonna watch it in a bit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_3459.jpg

[freezerfuel]

Nice to see Weinstein release some titles. I'll get both of those.

Grindhouse is coming soon, they might be sold seperately buy they're coming... I just have a feeling. I'm officially guessing December, just in time for Christmas.

[SBrooks1]

Blow is coming September 23rd - http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/blow2.html

Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 :mad: #$!@%!$#%@$#^%@%# Warner!!! :mad:

[grif32]

Blow is coming September 23rd - http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/blow2.html

Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 :mad: #$!@%!$#%@$#^%@%# Warner!!! :mad:

LOL how sad is that? Is warner that lazy or they just dont care about BR? Why even put crap out like this. Its time for ALL studios to step it up and give us the BEST AQ/PQ. No more excuses.

[JaylisJayP]

Blow is coming September 23rd - http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/blow2.html

Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 :mad: #$!@%!$#%@$#^%@%# Warner!!! :mad:


wow, such a great movie. Might have to pass because of the audio, though.

[freezerfuel]

Wow, I missed this news from HD Digest. I'm not a fan of Children of the Corn but Hellraiser always has a spot in my collection.

'Hellraiser,' 'Children of the Corn' Planned for Blu-ray
Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements (http://www.highdefdigest.com/tags/show/Disc_Announcements) (all tags (http://www.highdefdigest.com/tags)) http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6271/original.jpeg
There's no date yet, but Anchor Bay says it is planning to bring the '80s horror faves 'Hellraiser' and 'Children to the Corn' to Blu-ray sometime in the next few months.
Two of the most popular scarefests of their time, both 'Hellraiser' and 'Children of the Corn' would go on to amass their own devoted cult followings as well as spawn a seemingly never-ending series of sequels.
With both titles among the hottest DVD sellers in Anchor Bay's library, the company says they are currently planning to bring both the original 'Hellraiser' and 'Children of the Corn' to Blu-ray as early as this Halloween, or at the latest by the first quarter of 2009.
Given the early nature of the news, there is no word on specs or supplemental details, although both titles have recently been remastered in HD for airing on cable and satellite networks.
We'll certainly keep you posted as soon as further word from Anchor Bay comes to us. Stay tuned.
In the meantime, we've added listings for 'Hellraiser' and 'Children of the Corn' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates.html).
See what people are saying about this story (http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=59605) in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions (http://forums.highdefdigest.com/).

[SBrooks1]

LOL how sad is that? Is warner that lazy or they just dont care about BR? Why even put crap out like this. Its time for ALL studios to step it up and give us the BEST AQ/PQ. No more excuses.

You want to know what's really sad about it? Blow was a New Line film until Warner swallowed them recently. Think about the previously released New Line Blu-ray's (Hairspray, Golden Compass, Pans Labyrinth, Shoot 'Em Up) all released with 7.1 DTS-HD MA soundtracks. We all know of Warner's inconsistency with their own films. Now they are gimping New Line's since they own them now. GRRRRRR!! :mad:

[oaktown2000]

I know some here were big fans of Dark City.

Fry's.com has it on pre-order sale for $16.99

[ewto16]

Looking for a DirectTV referral if anyone has it and wants to give me one. I beleive it would be $50 for you.

[DEN7ER]

Picked this up today at BB. Gonna watch it in a bit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_3459.jpg


WHAT THE????????????????????????????

i thought this doesn't come out till the 22nd?

[cflames89]

Damn, BB screwed up on that one if The Mummy is out with some of their stores.

[Barry Sanders]

Looking for a DirectTV referral if anyone has it and wants to give me one. I beleive it would be $50 for you.

Ill give you one. Let me know what you need me to do.

[SBrooks1]

Need some help guys. I noticed recently my 60GB PS3 locked up on the John Mayer Blu-ray. Then tonight watching Vantage Point it locked up again. So I exited out to the XMB. Then when it gets there all the icons for videos and pictures won't display preview icons. They all show a spinning arrow and nothing will load. So I reboot my PS3 and now it won't show there's a Blu-ray in the drive. The icon doesn't even appear. Everything else plays fine: videos on my hard drive and on my media server play just fine. What's going on here? Is there a tech support number I can call? I bought this 60GB from a friend of mine and I don't want to have to buy a 40GB or 80GB. :mad: Help!! :(

[imaginegrafix]

Need some help guys. I noticed recently my 60GB PS3 locked up on the John Mayer Blu-ray. Then tonight watching Vantage Point it locked up again. So I exited out to the XMB. Then when it gets there all the icons for videos and pictures won't display preview icons. They all show a spinning arrow and nothing will load. So I reboot my PS3 and now it won't show there's a Blu-ray in the drive. The icon doesn't even appear. Everything else plays fine: videos on my hard drive and on my media server play just fine. What's going on here? Is there a tech support number I can call? I bought this 60GB from a friend of mine and I don't want to have to buy a 40GB or 80GB. :mad: Help!! :(

That's exactly what my PS3 did when it crapped out - did you recently upgrade the firmware?

[SBrooks1]

That's exactly what my PS3 did when it crapped out - did you recently upgrade the firmware?

Yeah I'm running 2.41. I spoke with Sony's tech support which surprisingly was very nice. Unfortunately he told me my Blu-ray laser is probably dying and I would need to send it back for repair. It's out of warranty so there's $150 I didn't want to spend. :(

[imaginegrafix]

Just put Wild Hogs in - it'll fix it

I'm surprised the sony rep didn't know.......

[ewto16]

Wild Hogs is the magical cure. Weak that your laser died. I'd probably just spend the extra and get a new one if it were me.

[HollandX]

Need some help guys. I noticed recently my 60GB PS3 locked up on the John Mayer Blu-ray. Then tonight watching Vantage Point it locked up again. So I exited out to the XMB. Then when it gets there all the icons for videos and pictures won't display preview icons. They all show a spinning arrow and nothing will load. So I reboot my PS3 and now it won't show there's a Blu-ray in the drive. The icon doesn't even appear. Everything else plays fine: videos on my hard drive and on my media server play just fine. What's going on here? Is there a tech support number I can call? I bought this 60GB from a friend of mine and I don't want to have to buy a 40GB or 80GB. :mad: Help!! :(

that sucks. the 60gb ps3 was the best one they ever made.

[JaylisJayP]

Need some help guys. I noticed recently my 60GB PS3 locked up on the John Mayer Blu-ray. Then tonight watching Vantage Point it locked up again. So I exited out to the XMB. Then when it gets there all the icons for videos and pictures won't display preview icons. They all show a spinning arrow and nothing will load. So I reboot my PS3 and now it won't show there's a Blu-ray in the drive. The icon doesn't even appear. Everything else plays fine: videos on my hard drive and on my media server play just fine. What's going on here? Is there a tech support number I can call? I bought this 60GB from a friend of mine and I don't want to have to buy a 40GB or 80GB. :mad: Help!! :(

This happened to me on my 20GB PS3...the explanation I got was "the blu-ray player died" whatever the hell that means, but apparently it happens. At the time I had the Best Buy warranty (still do) and they swapped me out for a 60GB, which I still have.

[grif32]

Yeah I'm running 2.41. I spoke with Sony's tech support which surprisingly was very nice. Unfortunately he told me my Blu-ray laser is probably dying and I would need to send it back for repair. It's out of warranty so there's $150 I didn't want to spend. :(

Tell them the FW bricked your player and see if they fix it for free. :D

[cflames89]

This happened to me on my 20GB PS3...the explanation I got was "the blu-ray player died" whatever the hell that means, but apparently it happens. At the time I had the Best Buy warranty (still do) and they swapped me out for a 60GB, which I still have.

Yeah, I got the same coverage here in Canada at Future Shop, so I am hoping mine "dies" when a new one comes out, LOL!!!!

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, I got the same coverage here in Canada at Future Shop, so I am hoping mine "dies" when a new one comes out, LOL!!!!
;)

[grif32]

Well we had a huge yard sale today and I **** you not we sold a TON of VHS tapes. I can not believe people still buy them. We sold a ton and so did my GF's Sister.

I thought wow will BR really ever catch on. I just think its sad people still buy them. I was amazed.

[SBrooks1]

Well we had a huge yard sale today and I **** you not we sold a TON of VHS tapes. I can not believe people still buy them. We sold a ton and so did my GF's Sister.

I thought wow will BR really ever catch on. I just think its sad people still buy them. I was amazed.

How many did you sell and how much did you make?

[grif32]

How many did you sell and how much did you make?

Sold over 50 movies at $2.00 a movie. Which I didnt think they would sell for that much. But had no problems selling them.

It was really funny to be honest.

[JaylisJayP]

Sold over 50 movies at $2.00 a movie. Which I didnt think they would sell for that much. But had no problems selling them.

It was really funny to be honest.

That's what I'd expect used DVDs to go for at a garage sale. You make some nice money there.

I think we might still have 1 VCR up in the attic somewhere.

[Kleptos18]

My dad's thinking about picking up this baby. Nice price at 1499 at Nebraska Furniture Mart for those near omaha.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SBCA54/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

so my parents went down to omaha and looked at this tv, they had already paid for it. After I got the messages about motion blur, i told them to make sure they saw it in action before they bought it, and they didn't like it. So they talked to the salesman and got the next model up for the same price. I guess it's a w3000 instead of the v3000.

But, they got it at the same price :) 1499.

[grif32]

so my parents went down to omaha and looked at this tv, they had already paid for it. After I got the messages about motion blur, i told them to make sure they saw it in action before they bought it, and they didn't like it. So they talked to the salesman and got the next model up for the same price. I guess it's a w3000 instead of the v3000.

But, they got it at the same price :) 1499.

Good thats I posted about the motion Blur on that set. I didnt want to come accross like the TV sucked so I hope you didnt take it that way.

I just didnt want them to be upset with the purchase.

I hope they enjoy their new TV.

[grif32]

That's what I'd expect used DVDs to go for at a garage sale. You make some nice money there.

I think we might still have 1 VCR up in the attic somewhere.

Yeah we had them marked at $1.00 to start. Then the first person to show up bought 12 without blinking. Then we got thinking and pulled out a crap load more. We were going to keep certain one's. (GF wanted to keep some) then we said lets mark them at $2 and see what happens. Everyone that came there picked up VHS tapes.

People flocked to them like Sbrooks does with BR's :D

I just laughed..

[burngwngs]

Well we had a huge yard sale today and I **** you not we sold a TON of VHS tapes. I can not believe people still buy them. We sold a ton and so did my GF's Sister.

I thought wow will BR really ever catch on. I just think its sad people still buy them. I was amazed.

I did this last year. A bunch of older people picked up a bunch of my VHS tapes. $2-$3 each. Hey, if it still works for them, let them keep buying them. Gives me more space.;)

[grif32]

I did this last year. A bunch of older people picked up a bunch of my VHS tapes. $2-$3 each. Hey, if it still works for them, let them keep buying them. Gives me more space.;)

Yeap except everyone that bought them will late 30's early 40's... Strange I guess.. No older people which I guess was the big surprise to me.

I talked to a 2 different people and they had HDTV's but didnt care if it was on VHS or DVD.. They just wanted the movie.

Atleast now I can catch up on some BR movies I have been wanting.

[burngwngs]

Is Casino Royal really worth getting on BD? I have it on DVD already and I love the movie but is it better on BD?

[grif32]

Is Casino Royal really worth getting on BD? I have it on DVD already and I love the movie but is it better on BD?

PQ is Stunning on BR.

[burngwngs]

PQ is Stunning on BR.

Worth $25? Circuit City has a $25 sale.:cool:

[grif32]

Worth $25? Circuit City has a $25 sale.:cool:

LOL thats a sale? should be more like $14.95 - $19.95 for a sale IMHO.

I didnt like the move and sold my copy awhile back.

If you liked the movie then I would wait for a little better deal.

But the PQ is really really amazing. I was really impressed with this one for PQ

[burngwngs]

LOL thats a sale? should be more like $14.95 - $19.95 for a sale IMHO.

I didnt like the move and sold my copy awhile back.

If you liked the movie then I would wait for a little better deal.

But the PQ is really really amazing. I was really impressed with this one for PQ

I know, it's not much of a sale but it's better than $35. I guess I could wait for the $20 sale.;)

[JaylisJayP]

$25 is acceptable for that blu-ray at brick and mortar. Definitely not a sale, but if you want it, I wouldn't feel bad about spending $25 on it at all.

[burngwngs]

Does anyone have a source for future sales for Circuit City or Best Buy. I know somehow people know what's going on sale next week.

[grif32]

Does anyone have a source for future sales for Circuit City or Best Buy. I know somehow people know what's going on sale next week.

Circuit City AD Prices [July 20 - July 26, 2008]

Credit Goes to Speedy1961 from DVDTalk (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=535481)!

Hello Blu-Ray Fans!

I’ve got the Circuit City circular for 7/20/08 - 7/26/08 in my hands.

Please be aware of the following:

No Interest / No Payments For 90 Days on laptop & desktop computers $249 & UP
No Interest For 36 Months on All Mitsubishi & LG TVs $999 & UP
No Interest For 18 Months on All TVs / Home Theaters / Firedog Installations $999 & UP
GAMERS: The Wii IS listed in this week’s ad on Page # 21 // Limited quantities // No rain checks // Limit 1 per household // Minimum 8 per store
Suspected Low Price is listed in parentheses
All New Release Blu-Rays are listed as being available on 7/22/08
As always, ask any questions and I'll respond as soon as I can.

***********************************************

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

21 >>>> $29.99
The Mummy: Deluxe Edition >>>> $19.99 ****
The Mummy Returns: Deluxe Edition >>>> $19.99 ****
The Scorpion King >>>> $19.99 ****

**** Free Movie Money DVDs to See: The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor with purchase // Money valid 8/1/08 – 8/24/08 // Movie Money value = $7.50 // Offer available online , by phone and in select stores

***********************************************

Blu-Ray Players:

Samsung Blu-Ray Player // WEB ID BDP1500 >>>> $399.99

***********************************************

Video Games:

New Release Games::

Cake Mania 2 >>>> NDS >>>> $14.99
Cake Mania >>>> NDS >>>> $14.99
NCAA Football ‘09 >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $59.99
NCAA Football ‘09 >>>> PS2 >>>> $39.99
Wall *E >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $39.99
Rock Band: Track Pack >>>> PS2 >>>> $29.99
The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor >>>> PS2 >>>> $39.99 Available 7/23/08 – 2 PM
The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor >>>> NDS >>>> $29.99 Available 7/23/08 – 2 PM

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Wii Games / Accessories:

NCAA Football ‘09 >>>> $49.99
Carnival Games >>>> $39.99
Rock Band: Track Pack >>>> $29.99
Wall *E >>>> $39.99
The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor >>>> $49.99 Available 7/23/08 – 2 PM
Chicken Shoot >>>> $14.99
Showtime Championship Boxing >>>> $14.99
Wii Gaming System // WEB ID = RVLSWFSP >>>> $249.99 ****
Wii Classic Controller // WEB ID = RVLARW >>>> $19.99
NYKO Charge Station for Wii Remote // WEB ID = 87000 >>>> $24.99
Wii 2000 Points Card // WEB ID = RVAPC4 >>>> $19.99

****See Store Notes Section For Details

---------------------------------------------------------------------

NDS Games / Accessories:

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? >>>> $9.99
Paws & Claws Best Friends: Dogs & Cats >>>> $9.99
Transformers: Autobots >>>> $9.99
Transformers: Decepticons >>>> $9.99
CARS >>>> $9.99
Spongebob Squarepants: Atlantis Squarepantis >>>> $9.99
Brain Age 2 >>>> $19.99
Flash Focus Vision Training For DS >>>> $19.99
Final Fantasy IV >>>> $39.99 $$$$ Available 7/23/08 – 2 PM
Carnival Games >>>> $29.99
Nintendo DS Game System >>>> $129.99

10 % OFF ALL DS Accessories // Price Listed Is After Discount Is Applied:

ALS Hello Kitty Backpack For DS // WEB ID = HK11 >>>>> $13.49
Datel Cheat Codes For DS Games // WEB ID = DUS0167 >>>>> $17.99
BD&A DS Starter Kit // WEB ID = 06972680 >>>> $22.49

$$$$ Free $10 Gift Card with purchase

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Bundle Packs / Deals:

Free Drum Silencers with purchase of ANY Rock Band Bundle // Drum Silencer value = $19.99 // Drum Silencer Brand = PEL PL9909

Rock Band Bundle >>>> PS2 >>>> $99.99
Rock Band Bundle >>>> PS3 / 360 / Wii >>>> $169.99

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Guitar Hero III Bundle >>>> PS2 / Wii >>>> $59.99
Guitar Hero III Bundle >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $69.99

[grif32]

Target AD Prices [July 20 - July 26, 2008]

Credit Goes to Speedy1961 from DVDTalk!

Hi Blu-Ray Fans!

Got the Target circular for 7/20/08 - 7/26/08 in my hands.

Please be aware of the following:
All New Release Blu-Ray prices listed are advertised as Available Tuesday 7/22/08
Suspected Low Price is listed in parentheses
GAMERS: The Wii Gaming System IS listed in this week’s ad on Page #4 // Quantities limited // No rain checks!
GAMERS: The Wii Fit IS listed in this week's ad on Page #4 // Quantities limited // No rain checks!
As always, ask any questions and I'll try to respond as soon as I can.

***********************************************

Blu-Ray High Definition Discs:

21 >>>> $29.99
The Bucket List >>>> $24.99
10,000 B.C. >>>> $24.99
Fool’s Gold >>>> $24.99
Semi-Pro >>>> $24.99
The Perfect Storm >>>> $24.99

***********************************************

DVD Sets:

Transformers Cybertron: The Ultimate Collection >>>> $36.99



***********************************************

Video Games:

Wii Games / Accessories:

NCAA Football ‘09 >>>> $49.99
Super Smash Brothers Brawl >>>> $49.99 $$$$
Wii Play w/ Remote >>>> $49.99 $$$$
Mario Kart Bundle w/wheel >>>> $49.99 $$$$
Rock Band Special Edition Bundle >>>> $169.99 $$15
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith 2 Guitar Bundle >>>> $149.99 $$15
Wii Fit Bundle >>>> $89.99 ????
Wii Gaming System w/ Remote & Nunchuk >>>> $249.99 ????

$$$$ $5 Target Gift Card with purchase // Quantities limited // No rain checks

$$15 $15 Target Gift Card with purchase // Quantities limited // No rain checks

???? Quantities limited // No rain checks

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Miscellaneous Games / Accessories:

NCAA Football ‘09 >>>> PS3 / 360 >>>> $59.99
NCAA Football ‘09 >>>> PS2 / PSP >>>> $39.99

***********************************************

PC Games:

Nacy Drew: The Phantom Of Venice >>>> $17.99
The Oregon Trail >>>> $19.99
Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? >>>> $19.99

[burngwngs]

that works. Post it weekly. :D

[ewto16]

That speedy guy is awesome. Circuit City tried to sue him last year when he leaked the price drop on the PS3. He leaked it like 2 weeks ahead of time and I think Sony really got pissed at CC, so they went after speedy. He laid low for awhile and then apparently got the lawsuit cleared. He posts the ads like 2 weeks ahead of time from Target/CC/BB.

Ordered the Samsung for $800 for my parents this weekend. Couldn't beat that price on a TV like that. It seems pretty nice. Couldn't get Best Buy or anyone to match the online price. Unless it puts the price below their cost, I really don't understand why they don't match online places, at least the big ones like Amazon. Why would I want to pay more and tax at BB versus paying significantly less online at Amazon?

At Best Buy a guy said he would look to see if he could match or give me the best price they could. It was priced at $999 and he said the best he could do was $899. I told him HHGregg had it for $857, and he said they could match that. I said well then $899 isn't the best you can do is it? He said yes, unless they had it cheaper. I just laughed at him at this point and left, since he was being absurd.

[grif32]

Panasonic FW 2.2 for the BD-30 Released

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...0/bd30_na.html

[freezerfuel]

That speedy guy is awesome. Circuit City tried to sue him last year when he leaked the price drop on the PS3. He leaked it like 2 weeks ahead of time and I think Sony really got pissed at CC, so they went after speedy. He laid low for awhile and then apparently got the lawsuit cleared. He posts the ads like 2 weeks ahead of time from Target/CC/BB.

Ordered the Samsung for $800 for my parents this weekend. Couldn't beat that price on a TV like that. It seems pretty nice. Couldn't get Best Buy or anyone to match the online price. Unless it puts the price below their cost, I really don't understand why they don't match online places, at least the big ones like Amazon. Why would I want to pay more and tax at BB versus paying significantly less online at Amazon?

At Best Buy a guy said he would look to see if he could match or give me the best price they could. It was priced at $999 and he said the best he could do was $899. I told him HHGregg had it for $857, and he said they could match that. I said well then $899 isn't the best you can do is it? He said yes, unless they had it cheaper. I just laughed at him at this point and left, since he was being absurd.

At Amazon you have to pay shipping though, do you not?

Personally I'd pay the little bit extra to buy local... I hate trying to return crap online. Huge PITA.

[grif32]

At Amazon you have to pay shipping though, do you not?

Personally I'd pay the little bit extra to buy local... I hate trying to return crap online. Huge PITA.

I have never paid shipping on amazon. Unless you order sometype of item they do not carry and have to get it from a vendor that charges shipping. Most of the time any order over $25.00 is free shipping.

[freezerfuel]

I have never paid shipping on amazon. Unless you order sometype of item they do not carry and have to get it from a vendor that charges shipping. Most of the time any order over $25.00 is free shipping.

US free shipping. Damn, must be nice. I don't think they ship to Canada free which is why I must have thought that. Amazon.ca might... but they suck.

[oaktown2000]

PC Games:

Nacy Drew: The Phantom Of Venice >>>> $17.99


**** me......finally....I've been waiting on a price drop on this forever


;)

[grif32]

US free shipping. Damn, must be nice. I don't think they ship to Canada free which is why I must have thought that. Amazon.ca might... but they suck.

FREE Super Saver Shipping order over $25.00.

Yeah its nice.

[ewto16]

Nope, no shipping. I ended up buying it from 6ave.com anyway as they had it the cheapest.

[JaylisJayP]

**** me......finally....I've been waiting on a price drop on this forever


;)


Now you can finally put down your 1985 version of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Hanky Panky]

Unfortunate news for a collection of both (or possibly a trilogy of) Hellboy movies...

Guillermo del Toro states...

The only problem may be for collectors. Since Hellboy was a Sony Pictures release and Hellboy II comes from Universal Studios, a DVD set of the two films is unlikely.

“I know, isn’t that a ***** to figure out?” he said. “I have the same concern, and I think the answer is we won’t unless someone strikes a deal that no one wants to make. I think that if at all possible I think the second and [eventual] third movie would get a package, but the first one won’t be there.”

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?sec_id=2&&article_ID=13105

[Mack]

“I know, isn’t that a ***** to figure out?” he said. “I have the same concern, and I think the answer is we won’t unless someone strikes a deal that no one wants to make. I think that if at all possible I think the second and [eventual] third movie would get a package, but the first one won’t be there.”

:(

[JaylisJayP]

Unfortunate news for a collection of both (or possibly a trilogy of) Hellboy movies...

Guillermo del Toro states...

The only problem may be for collectors. Since Hellboy was a Sony Pictures release and Hellboy II comes from Universal Studios, a DVD set of the two films is unlikely.

“I know, isn’t that a ***** to figure out?” he said. “I have the same concern, and I think the answer is we won’t unless someone strikes a deal that no one wants to make. I think that if at all possible I think the second and [eventual] third movie would get a package, but the first one won’t be there.”

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?sec_id=2&&article_ID=13105


meh...all i care about are seeing the movies, how they're packaged means little to me. I always feel like I get screwed anyway by buying the first movie separately only for them to keep coming out with more, and then a box set. See Resident Evil trilogy.

[Hanky Panky]

meh...all i care about are seeing the movies, how they're packaged means little to me. I always feel like I get screwed anyway by buying the first movie separately only for them to keep coming out with more, and then a box set. See Resident Evil trilogy.

Yeah I'm not crazy about the double dipping but with buying movies on Blu...I think as visual of a franchise as Hellboy is with its various creatures and not to mention Red himself...a nice Blu-collection of a trilogy would have been sweet.

[thaderules]

Is Casino Royal really worth getting on BD? I have it on DVD already and I love the movie but is it better on BD?

I just bought I Am Legend Blu Ray for $15 shipped from a boardie on dvdtalk:

Cheap Blu Rays (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?p=8810870#post8810870)

He's selling Casino Royal for $16 including shipping. Some great deals to be had from him.

[cochese75]

so anyone bought from TrueStory???
i want some of those BRs he's selling



:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone getting The Bank Job tomorrow? That'd be the only one I'd pick up, but being that I spend a bunch of money on movie figures today, I'm kinda on the fence now. It'd be a blind buy for me.

[thaderules]

so anyone bought from TrueStory???
i want some of those BRs he's selling



:spawnorb:

I read his feedback on the exchange forum and everyone seemed to be happy with their transactions. This is my first time dealing with him so I can't vouch for him but I gave it a shot anyways.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Anyone getting The Bank Job tomorrow? That'd be the only one I'd pick up, but being that I spend a bunch of money on movie figures today, I'm kinda on the fence now. It'd be a blind buy for me.

It's a good movie, I'd say worth a pick up.

[freezerfuel]

The Bank Job = Buy and maybe One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest but I don't want to spend too much on that title. Not very high on my priority list.

[grif32]

I want the bank job but not for that price.

Went to Target last night and their selection on BR is HUGE now but their prices are really really high.

[grif32]

Amazon B2G1:

Also subtracted $5 from total for using the MAYDVDS5 code and using the amazon.com card

$15.95
Killing Machine/Shogun's Ninja (Double Feature) (2008) [BCI/Eclipse]

$16.95
Ultimate Force (2006) [BCI/Eclipse]

$19.95
Last Waltz, The (1978) [MGM]
Species (1995) [MGM]

$20.95
Aeon Flux (2005) [Paramount]
American Psycho (2000) [Lions Gate]
Basic Instinct (Unrated Director's Cut) (1992) [Lions Gate]
Beiwulf & Grendel (2005) [Starz/Anchor Bay]
Black Snake Moan (2007) [Paramount]
Blades of Glory (2007) [Paramount]
Breaker Morant (1980) [Image Entertainment]
Broken Arrow (1996) [20th Century Fox]
Cast Away (2000) [20th Century Fox]
Chain Reaction (1996) [20th Century Fox]
Coming to America (Special Collector's Edition) [Paramount]
Dawn of the Dead (1979) [Starz/Anchor Bay]
Day of the Dead (1985) [Starz/Anchor Bay]
Dirty Dancing (20th Anniversary Edition) (1987) [Lions Gate]
Disturbia (2007) [Paramount]
Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme (2007) [Lions Gate]
Dreamgirls (Two-Disc Showstopper Edition) (2006) [Paramount]
Edward Scissorhands (1990) [20th Century Fox]
Entrapment (1999) [20th Century Fox]
Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) [Anchor Bay Entertainment]
Failure to Launch (2005) [Paramount]
Flags of Our Fathers (2006) [Paramount]
Flight of the Phoenix (2004) [20th Century Fox]
Fly, The (1986) [20th Century Fox]
Four Brothers (2005) [Paramount]
From Hell (2001) [20th Century Fox]
Halloween (1978) [Anchor Bay Entertainment]
Hart's War (2002) [MGM]
Hoosiers (1986) [MGM]
House of 1000 Corpses (2003) [Lions Gate]
Italian Job, The (2003) [Paramount]
Kiss of the Dragon (2001) [20th Century Fox]
Kings of New York (1990) [Lions Gate]
Lara Croft - Tomb Raider (2001) [Paramount]
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The (2003) [20th Century Fox]
Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 1 (2005) [Starz/Anchor Bay]
Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 2 (2005) [Starz/Anchor Bay]
Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 3 (2005) [Anchor Bay]
Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 4 (2005) [Anchor Bay]
Men of Honor (2000) [20th Century Fox]
Mission Impossible (Special Collector's Edition) (1996) [Paramount]
Mission Impossible II (2000) [Paramount]
Mission Impossible III (2006) [Paramount]
National Lampoon's Van Wilder (Unrated) (2002) [Lions Gate]
Next (2007) [Paramount]
Night of the Werewolf/Vengeance of the Zombies (2008) [BCI/Eclipse]
Norbit (2007) [Paramount]
Omen, The (2006) [20th Century Fox]
Payback - Straight Up - The Director's Cut (1999) [Paramount]
Planet of the Apes (2001) [20th Century Fox]
Reds (25th Anniversary Edition) (1981) [Paramount]
Rising Sun (1993) [20th Century Fox]
Reservoir Dogs (15th Anniversary) (1992) [Lions Gate]
Rocky (1976) [MGM]
Sahara (2005) [Paramount]
Saw (2004) [Lions Gate]
Saw II (2005) [Lions Gate]
Sentinel, The (2006) [20th Century Fox]
Shinobi - Heart Under Blade (Special Edition) (2005) [FUNimation Prod]
Shooter (2007) [Paramount]
Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow (2004) [Paramount]
Sleepy Hollow (1999) [Paramount]
To Kill A King (2003) [Anchor Bay]
Trading Places (Special Collector's Edition) (1983) [Paramount]
Transporter, The (2002) [20th Century Fox]
Transporter 2 (2005) [20th Century Fox]
U2 - Rattle & Hum (1988) [Paramount]
Untouchables, The (Special Collector's Edition) (1987) [Paramount]
Waiting... (Unrated and Raw) (2005) [Lions Gate]
Warriors, The (The Ultimate Director's Cut) (1979) [Paramount]
We Were Soldiers (2002) [Paramount]
Worl) [Paramount]
Rising Sun (1993) [20th Century Fox]
Reservoir Dogs (15th Anniversary) (1992) [Lions Gate]
Rocky (1976) [MGM]
Sahara (2005) [Paramount]
Saw (2004) [Lions Gate]
Saw II (2005) [Lions Gate]
Sentinel, The (2006) [20th Century Fox]
Shinobi - Heart Under Blade (Special Edition) (2005) [FUNimation Prod]
Shooter (2007) [Paramount]
Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow (2004) [Paramount]
Sleepy Hollow (1999) [Paramount]
To Kill A King (2003) [Anchor Bay]
Trading Places (Special Collector's Edition) (1983) [Paramount]
Transporter, The (2002) [20th Century Fox]
Transporter 2 (2005) [20th Century Fox]
U2 - Rattle & Hum (1988) [Paramount]
Untouchables, The (Special Collector's Edition) (1987) [Paramount]
Waiting... (Unrated and Raw) (2005) [Lions Gate]
Warriors, The (The Ultimate Director's Cut) (1979) [Paramount]
We Were Soldiers (2002) [Paramount]
World Trade Center (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition) (2006) [Paramount]
Young Guns (1988) [Lions Gate]

$22.95
Suburban Girl (2007) [Image Entertainment]

$23.95
Dragon Ball Z- Broly Bouble Feature (2007) [FUNimation Prod]
Dragon Ball Z - Dead Zone/World's Strongest (Double Feature) (2008) [FUNimation]

$24.95
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) [Image Entertainment]

$27.95
3:10 to Yuma (2007) [Lions Gate]
Bulletproof Monk (2003) [MGM] (Warner)
Commando (1985) [20th Century Fox]
Condemned, The (2007) [Lions Gate]
Courage Under Fire (1996) [20th Century Fox]
Crank (2006) [Lions Gate]
Crash (2005) [Lions Gate]
Delta Farce (2007) [Lions Gate]
Descent, The (Original Unrated Cut) (2006) [Lions Gate]
Die Har

[grif32]

Looks like some of their prices got jacked up for this sale as well.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yeah Id say so. I mean $20 for Species :rolleyes:

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Only ones I might get are

Trading Places
Coming to America
Cast Away

[grif32]

Yeah Id say so. I mean $20 for Species :rolleyes:

3:10 to Yuma was $18 now its $27.95 :rolleyes:

Thats crazy increase

[SBrooks1]

Anyone getting The Bank Job tomorrow? That'd be the only one I'd pick up, but being that I spend a bunch of money on movie figures today, I'm kinda on the fence now. It'd be a blind buy for me.

I don't have much faith in Jason Statham anymore. He's solidifying himself as a B-movie action star. And B-movies suck balls.

[grif32]

I don't have much faith in Jason Statham anymore. He's solidifying himself as a B-movie action star. And B-movies suck balls.

:confused: B movies rock.. There are so many good B movies..

[johnnyknoxsvill]

The Bank Job is more of a serious role for him and not a over the top mindless action flick

[R. Giles]

The Bank job wasn't an action B-movie, the movie was alright but not worth buying IMO. I haven't seen any of the Transporter movies but did love Crank it was just a good movie to let go and watch mindless violence and action.

[grif32]

The Bank job wasn't an action B-movie, the movie was alright but not worth buying IMO. I haven't seen any of the Transporter movies but did love Crank it was just a good movie to let go and watch mindless violence and action.

I didnt see crank yet but loved the transporter movies.

[burngwngs]

so what the deal with SHOOTER? Was it re-released? I remember seeing this one on ebay selling for over $75. I remember when it made the jump to HD-DVD. I see it for sale at regular price now.

[PrimeBane]

Yes, Shooter was re-released by Paramount (or old stock was released)

[burngwngs]

oh ok, Damn, I already have it on HD. I really enjoyed that movie by the way.

[grif32]

oh ok, Damn, I already have it on HD. I really enjoyed that movie by the way.

Same here. Great movie. Sweet PQ as well.

[Hanky Panky]

Haven't seen Shooter yet, but so far, the only film I've enjoyed from Wahlberg has been The Departed. His character in The Happening was quite the disappointment.

[burngwngs]

Haven't seen Shooter yet, but so far, the only film I've enjoyed from Wahlberg has been The Departed. His character in The Happening was quite the disappointment.

you really should check it out. It's not the nomal Mark role. The movie is very entertaining, lots of sniper shooting action.:cool:

[cochese75]

so anyone bought from TrueStory???
i want some of those BRs he's selling

Cheap Blu Rays (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?p=8810870#post8810870)

:spawnorb:


Anybody else???


:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

you really should check it out. It's not the nomal Mark role. The movie is very entertaining, lots of sniper shooting action.:cool:

Ah ok...I'm down for some sniper action...as long as it's nothing like Bourne Identity.

[ewto16]

I'm keeping my eyes on this....

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=HT-S6100&class=Systems&p=i

[PrimeBane]

It will be interesting to see the price on that ewto... it seems like a pretty solid HTiB

[ewto16]

It will be interesting to see the price on that ewto... it seems like a pretty solid HTiB

Amazon has it at $699, though I suppose that is unconfirmed.

[burngwngs]

Ah ok...I'm down for some sniper action...as long as it's nothing like Bourne Identity.

Trust me.;)

[grif32]

I'm keeping my eyes on this....

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=HT-S6100&class=Systems&p=i

Onkyo makes amazing receivers but ****ty speakers. I noticed a HUGE difference from my HTIB onkyo speakers compared to my Polks.

[ewto16]

Onkyo makes amazing receivers but ****ty speakers. I noticed a HUGE difference from my HTIB onkyo speakers compared to my Polks.

Well, maybe I'll see what the actual price is and look at a 606 with a set of speakers similarly priced.

The main issue I have had is that a speaker set tends to be more than I can justify paying.

And I like that these appear to hang on the wall.

[JaylisJayP]

Lost Boys gets 4.5/5 stars for PQ on HDD. Not too shabby.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1545/lostboys.html

[Kleptos18]

My friend at work today told me he read somewhere about a blu compatible wii. I doubt it, but wondered if anyone had heard that.

He said it was gonna be more expensive than the 360, so I REALLY doubt it.

[avsfan21]

Yeah that just doesnt make any sense at all.

[SBrooks1]

Lost Boys gets 4.5/5 stars for PQ on HDD. Not too shabby.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1545/lostboys.html

Excellent news for easily a must buy title for me :D

[burngwngs]

I just bought I Am Legend Blu Ray for $15 shipped from a boardie on dvdtalk:

Cheap Blu Rays (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?p=8810870#post8810870)

He's selling Casino Royal for $16 including shipping. Some great deals to be had from him.

hey thanks, I gotta join that forum. thanks again.:cool:

[ewto16]

My friend at work today told me he read somewhere about a blu compatible wii. I doubt it, but wondered if anyone had heard that.

He said it was gonna be more expensive than the 360, so I REALLY doubt it.

Total rumor and not happening.

[cochese75]

whats a "verified" Paypal address??



:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

whats a "verified" Paypal address??

I think that's where the account has been verified with a checking account associated.

[cochese75]

oh ok.
i was trying to buy some BRs from dvdtalk but the member said he would only sell to verified members.



:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

Here ya go...

What does it mean to be Verified?

Verification increases the security of the PayPal network. Verified members have successfully completed PayPal's Verification system to establish their identity with us. The Verification process varies by country or region. For example, in the U.S., a Verified member has added and confirmed a bank account with PayPal. In Germany, a Verified member has completed a bank transfer or the Expanded Use Process. In most countries and regions where PayPal is available, a Verified member has added a credit card and completed the Expanded Use process.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/cps/securitycenter/buy/VerificationFAQ-outside#what

[burngwngs]

I think that's where the account has been verified with a checking account associated.

whats a "verified" Paypal address??



:spawnorb:

oh ok.
i was trying to buy some BRs from dvdtalk but the member said he would only sell to verified members.



:spawnorb:



yeah, your mailing address has to match your checking account's informations from your bank. So lets say, whatever credit or debit card you may have listed on paypal does not match the address you're providing the sender, that address is not verified and they will not send it. Some make exceptions.

[cochese75]

thanks Hanky.




:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

No problemo my man...

burngwngs probably summarized it best.

[cochese75]

yeah, your mailing address has to match your checking account's informations from your bank. So lets say, whatever credit or debit card you may have listed on paypal does not match the address you're providing the sender, that address is not verified and they will not send it. Some make exceptions.

Thanks
Im just not comfortable adding my bank account.




:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

I'm pretty sure you don't have to add your bank account... as long as the address on your credit card matches up, you're fine. :)

I no longer have my bank account connected and I'm still a verified member.

[burngwngs]

Thanks
Im just not comfortable adding my bank account.




:spawnorb:

I'm pretty sure you don't have to add your bank account... as long as the address on your credit card matches up, you're fine. :)

I no longer have my bank account connected and I'm still a verified member.

correct, you can use the information you have associated with your credit or debit cards.

[cochese75]

I'm pretty sure you don't have to add your bank account... as long as the address on your credit card matches up, you're fine. :)

I no longer have my bank account connected and I'm still a verified member.

hmm..My AE is the same address.

I'll have to look more into it when i get home



:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

Another option is...

Why not open a new checking account? It can be set aside for just online use. In case someone messes with the account, you can shut it down immediately.

[grif32]

I'm pretty sure you don't have to add your bank account... as long as the address on your credit card matches up, you're fine. :)

I no longer have my bank account connected and I'm still a verified member.

You have to have your bank account to be verified removing it makes you unverified.

Edit: Yeap if you remove your Bank Account you become unverified even tho I have a valid card card setup. I just tried removing my bank account and I get a message

"This is your only confirmed bank account on file. If you remove it now, your account status will instantly become unverified. Becoming unverified means you can no longer add funds via electronic funds transfer, your credit card charge limit is reinstated, and you lose protections safeguarded under PayPal's Buyer and Seller Protection Policies."

[PrimeBane]

No sir... as long as you have a credit card attached, you're good to go. :)

[Kleptos18]

b2g1 at amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_20890_9830790_fe_txt_1/?docId=1000250321

some new stuff on there.

[grif32]

No sir... as long as you have a credit card attached, you're good to go. :)

I have two credit cards attached and when I remove my Bank Account I get that error. My buddy just tried it and gets the samething.

So the credit card thing is not corrrect. I have to call and find out why.

As you can see with the error message I provided.

I would love to get rid of my account but it says I become unverified.

[grif32]

b2g1 at amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_20890_9830790_fe_txt_1/?docId=1000250321

some new stuff on there.

Already posted a page or two back. I posted all the titles.

They jacked up their prices on some of them.

[Hanky Panky]

I would love to get rid of my account but it says I become unverified.

Same thing happened to me...

[PrimeBane]

I have two credit cards attached and when I remove my Bank Account I get that error. My buddy just tried it and gets the samething.

So the credit card thing is not corrrect. I have to call and find out why.

As you can see with the error message I provided.

I would love to get rid of my account but it says I become unverified.

Interesting... perhaps it's a clause that was grandfathered in for my account (I've had it since 2001).

[Kleptos18]

Already posted a page or two back. I posted all the titles.

They jacked up their prices on some of them.

sorry, just got the email today so thought it was new.

disturbia and shooter are new titles on that list though.

[grif32]

Interesting... perhaps it's a clause that was grandfathered in for my account (I've had it since 2001).

I have been a member since 2005 so maybe thats it. I dont know. That sucks.

[grif32]

sorry, just got the email today so thought it was new.

disturbia and shooter are new titles on that list though.

No problem. I just wish they didnt jack up the prices.

Anyone buy anything from this deal?

[grif32]

Same thing happened to me...

Interesting. Maybe something new that we can not change now.

[PrimeBane]

I have been a member since 2005 so maybe thats it. I dont know. That sucks.

I think I found the answer...

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/verification-faq-outside


The Verification process varies by country or region. For example, in the U.S., a Verified member has added and confirmed a bank account with PayPal. In Germany, a Verified member has completed a bank transfer or the Expanded Use Process. In most countries and regions where PayPal is available, a Verified member has added a credit card and completed the Expanded Use process.


It looks like the US gets the short end of the stick for a change...

[thaderules]

True Story sent me a shipping confirmation yesterday afternoon. He's even taking requests now. I'll let everybody know when I get the movie.

[Kleptos18]

No problem. I just wish they didnt jack up the prices.

Anyone buy anything from this deal?

picked up saw 1&2, and Mr & Mrs Smith.

47 dlvd, doing the prime trial.

[cochese75]

True Story sent me a shipping confirmation yesterday afternoon. He's even taking requests now. I'll let everybody know when I get the movie.

thats who i was trying to buy from :o




:spawnorb:

[grif32]

I think I found the answer...

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/verification-faq-outside



It looks like the US gets the short end of the stick for a change...

Yeah I found that as well.. Oh well..

[burngwngs]

I just that I let you paypal concerned folks know that you can also confirm your address by mail. Call paypal and they will mail you a form to fill out and you would have to provide them with some proof of address, send it back in and you're verified. I did this when I moved.

[PrimeBane]

I'm not sure what the shipping is like to other parts of NA (about $4.50 in Canada), but www.hdaddicts.com is having a preorder sale on Ironman on BD: $24.95 US until Saturday.

http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=72&products_id=1121

[PrimeBane]

It looks like something is happening with amazon links at highdefdigest... ruvic's big amazon price adjustment thread just got unstickied and closed.

The mods say look for more info tonight.

I guess SBrooks cause is being taken seriously. :)

[grif32]

It looks like something is happening with amazon links at highdefdigest... ruvic's big amazon price adjustment thread just got unstickied and closed.

The mods say look for more info tonight.

I guess SBrooks cause is being taken seriously. :)

LOL read post #17... Poor Sbrooks... They want to ban him.. LOL

I still dont see what the big deal was. I think they said he made like 4% which is probably not much of anything.

[freezerfuel]

London Drugs has some weird ass pricing. Some catalogue titles for $40 and new releases for $25-$30. Picked up The Bank Job, Dogma, Rambo II & III, and Shutter.

[Hanky Panky]

I'm probably one of the few who enjoyed this one, but digitalbits announced this for 9/16...

http://i37.tinypic.com/296n7rl.jpg
Here's some official details for Warner's Speed Racer, set to debut on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on 9/16. The DVD will be available in anamorphic widescreen and full frame versions (SRP $28.98 each), each with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Extras will include 2 featurettes (the Spritle in the Big Leagues tour of the set with Paulie Litt, and a Speed Racer: Supercharged! featurette on the drivers, cars and tracks of the World Racing League). The Blu-ray Disc version will include that, along with a Speed Racer: Car-Fu Cinema featurette on the special effects, the Speed Racer: Crucible Challenge interactive game and a Digital Copy version of the film. Unfortunately, we've confirmed that the Blu-ray is a BD-25 with just Dolby Digital 5.1 audio rather than TrueHD, which is a real shame. If ever a film deserved BD-50/TrueHD treatment on Blu-ray, it's this one. I suppose, however, in light of how badly the film tanked, it shouldn't be unexpected. In any case, we can also confirm that the Blu-ray will be a 3-disc set (though sadly, not as good as it sounds), including the BD disc and 2 DVD discs, one with the Digital Copy and one with the Speed Racer: Crucible Challenge interactive game. Here's the cover art for all three versions...

[SBrooks1]

LOL read post #17... Poor Sbrooks... They want to ban him.. LOL

I still dont see what the big deal was. I think they said he made like 4% which is probably not much of anything.

Damn, I missed what they said. What did they say? Oh well, I feel vindicated....

"VICTORY!!!"

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

[JaylisJayP]

Just in case everyone forgot....we're 13 days away from....


DARK CITY.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

A Nightmare on Elm Street - Sept. 2 C/O HDD

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=61132

[freezerfuel]

Definite BUY for me. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/thumb.gif

[SpawnFan1]

Do any of you guys happen to know or have a list of region free American Blu-Ray releases?

I don't usually come in this thread so I have no idea if this has been posted before but since I will be in Orlando, FL at the end of next week I would like to get me some cheap (at least it will be when I exchange my Euro's fro some Dollars) Blu-Ray movie's. :D

[Kleptos18]

Just got done watching Batman Begins on blu to get ready for friday when I go see Dark Knight. Wow that movie just shines. It's such a dark movie that the colors really pop when they are there.

Also watched the Dark Knight Prologue, and that was awesome!

[ewto16]

Do any of you guys happen to know or have a list of region free American Blu-Ray releases?

I don't usually come in this thread so I have no idea if this has been posted before but since I will be in Orlando, FL at the end of next week I would like to get me some cheap (at least it will be when I exchange my Euro's fro some Dollars) Blu-Ray movie's. :D

I think all (95%) the movies are region locked, but I don't know how the regions break down. They are different this time than the ones for DVD I think.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Do any of you guys happen to know or have a list of region free American Blu-Ray releases?

I don't usually come in this thread so I have no idea if this has been posted before but since I will be in Orlando, FL at the end of next week I would like to get me some cheap (at least it will be when I exchange my Euro's fro some Dollars) Blu-Ray movie's. :D

Try this
http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/search.php?searchtype=text&param=(Blu

Here is a better list for you, easier on the eyes ;)
http://bluray.liesinc.net/ Hey jay you might want to add that to the first page for ppl who like to import

[SpawnFan1]

Try this
http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/search.php?searchtype=text&param=(Blu

Here is a better list for you, easier on the eyes ;)
http://bluray.liesinc.net/ Hey jay you might want to add that to the first page for ppl who like to import

Awesome!! Thanks alot Johnny! I need to write all this down for when I am in Orlando so I can do some serious blu-ray shopping! :D

[PrimeBane]

I'm not sure what the shipping is like to other parts of NA (about $4.50 in Canada), but www.hdaddicts.com (http://www.hdaddicts.com) is having a preorder sale on Ironman on BD: $24.95 US until Saturday.

http://www.hdaddicts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=72&products_id=1121

They've also added the Incredible Hulk now for $24.95, but only until the weekend.

I got both movies shipped for just over $54. :)

[ewto16]

I'm going to wait until Amazon lists the Incredible Hulk as well. Assuming it is $27.95 as well, I can get both for $56 bucks and much faster than from that site for only $1.10 more.

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, it's not as great a deal for you folks in the US, but it's a pretty damn good deal for we Canadians. :)

[grif32]

Yeah, it's not as great a deal for you folks in the US, but it's a pretty damn good deal for we Canadians. :)

You Canadians are ALWAYS getting the good deals :D

Well I probably will no longer buy BR movies instead I just joined Netflix and will just rent them until prices come down on them.

Chris

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I hear you on that Chris.

[SBrooks1]

grif, what did someone say about me on HDD last night? They deleted it. :D

[ewto16]

I've really held off buying some BD movies recently as well. Just can't justify buying a movie for $20 unless it is something I really want. I'll be getting Iron Man and Incredible Hulk for example because I know I'll watch them again. I would have gotten Batman Begins, but I already have the DVD and I figure there will be a 2 pack or some deal when Dark Knight comes out.

[PrimeBane]

You Canadians are ALWAYS getting the good deals :D


jerk! :p

[oaktown2000]

I've really held off buying some BD movies recently as well.

I have all but quit.

Nothing lately has screamed "must have forever". So I just rent them. Well........that and the fact we're getting ready to purchase our first home...so I promised the wifey no frivolous spending on statues or blu rays.

[grif32]

grif, what did someone say about me on HDD last night? They deleted it. :D

Jerk, ******* the usually. :D

Most of them wanted you Banned. LOL

[freezerfuel]

Haha, Shutter got a 7% on RT and I bought it.

This is going to be craptastic! Maybe it'll be so bad it's good.

[ewto16]

I just had a cable guy tell me that my parents, who don't have cable boxes, will still be able to get TV after Feb 2009 by just running the cable to their TV as currently are. I'm not sure I beleive him. He said (Time Warner) is going to keep broadcasting the analog signal. I wonder how long that would last....

[moviemaniac4]

How come Vizio is the largest LCD TV seller in North America ? Does it means is not THAT bad ?

[R. Giles]

How come Vizio is the largest LCD TV seller in North America ? Does it means is not THAT bad ?

They are cheap and not that bad until they break. I have heard them breaking after a year and you are screwed with Vizio when that happens.

[Radiation74]

I just had a cable guy tell me that my parents, who don't have cable boxes, will still be able to get TV after Feb 2009 by just running the cable to their TV as currently are. I'm not sure I beleive him. He said (Time Warner) is going to keep broadcasting the analog signal. I wonder how long that would last....

well it'd be smart for them to keep providing analog, look at all the people who don't feel the need to get digital ( especially with a SD set ), the company would have a huge number of subscribers.

[ewto16]

How come Vizio is the largest LCD TV seller in North America ? Does it means is not THAT bad ?

They are sold for cheap at Wal-Mart. That would explain it all.

[grif32]

I just had a cable guy tell me that my parents, who don't have cable boxes, will still be able to get TV after Feb 2009 by just running the cable to their TV as currently are. I'm not sure I beleive him. He said (Time Warner) is going to keep broadcasting the analog signal. I wonder how long that would last....

PB posted but they should be fine since their new TV will be digital. So no worries.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a few BD's for trade/Sale

The Rock Sealed $17 dlvd
Con Air Opened but never watched $16 dlvd

Looking for the folling titles.

Jumper
Bank Job
Bucket List

[JaylisJayP]

Is it just me or are they mostly announcing a bunch of crap and recycled HD DVD titles for blu-ray right now? And charging $30 bucks for them.

Where are the great titles? And flame me all you want, but I don't consider The Godfather Trilogy blu-ray great, it's cinema great, but not blu-ray great.

I suppose Kill Bill 1 and 2 qualify, but seriously, there's SO much crap being announced, it seems like every day there's 2-3 titles that make me shake my head.

[PrimeBane]

The BDA has no reason to bring out the AAA titles now. The war is won and they're not putting any pressure on any studio to bring out big new releases... they'll wait now until sales are decent enough to warrant the release of LOTR, Aliens, Star Wars, Gladiator, etc.

The same thing happened with DVD less than 10 years ago. :(

[SBrooks1]

And flame me all you want, but I don't consider The Godfather Trilogy blu-ray great, it's cinema great, but not blu-ray great.

How can something be cinema great but not Blu-ray great? Da eff is wrong with you? :mad:

[grif32]

The BDA has no reason to bring out the AAA titles now. The war is won and they're not putting any pressure on any studio to bring out big new releases... they'll wait now until sales are decent enough to warrant the release of LOTR, Aliens, Star Wars, Gladiator, etc.

The same thing happened with DVD less than 10 years ago. :(


Well sales for BR players are very very very low. Hell I think PS3 owns 98% of the market for BR players. Thats sad.

BR needs to start to price the Disc at low prices and get rid of alot of them which just sit and collect dust.

Target pricing sucks even tho they have a huge selection

I was at Sam's Club (samthing as a Costco) and their pricing was unreal. Hell Black Hawk Down was $35.99 and Wild Hogs was $27xx..

This is way I rent from Netflix now and will not buy and more BR's..

[ewto16]

I was at Sam's Club (samthing as a Costco) and their pricing was unreal. Hell Black Hawk Down was $35.99 and Wild Hogs was $27xx..


That is a great price for something as awesome as Wild Hogs.

[ewto16]

In honor of the seemingly forgotten Swap Meet Friday I post the following for sale:

New Nintendo Wii
New Nintendo Wii Fit

The Wii-scalping son-of-a-gun returns!!! Let me know if you are interested.

[SBrooks1]

Blu-ray cuts into DVD's sales a little more - 12% last week!! :D

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

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

[thaderules]

True Story sent me a shipping confirmation yesterday afternoon. He's even taking requests now. I'll let everybody know when I get the movie.

Got the movie yesterday. It's legit, it was brand new, sealed and even had the security sticker.

I'm ordering from him again. He lowered his prices again to make room for the next movies he's ordering.

[grif32]

Harmony 880 Remote $79.99 after $50.00 Rebate"

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Control/dp/B00093IIRA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?tag2=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1216227769&sr=8-1 $129.99

Free shipping

and $50.00 Rebate:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/02/16/19/05/216190510._V252671330_.pdf

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a few BD's for trade/Sale

The Rock Sealed $17 dlvd
Con Air Opened but never watched $16 dlvd

Looking for the folling titles.

Jumper
Bank Job
Bucket List

updated

[ewto16]

Harmony 880 Remote $79.99 after $50.00 Rebate"

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Control/dp/B00093IIRA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?tag2=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1216227769&sr=8-1 $129.99

Free shipping

and $50.00 Rebate:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/02/16/19/05/216190510._V252671330_.pdf

Great link. Do you know if the 880 is better than the 550? I have the 550 now, but some of the buttons are starting to not work.

[grif32]

Great link. Do you know if the 880 is better than the 550? I have the 550 now, but some of the buttons are starting to not work.

The 550 is a great remote but I think it requires batteries.

The 880 comes with a charging base which makes life easier IMO.

[PrimeBane]

The 880 also comes with a color LCD screen.

I do find the buttons a little harder to find without looking on the 880, but it also has a nice feature where the remote lights up when it senses movement.

[cochese75]

so whats so good about those remotes??



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

You can buy it and replace however many other remotes you have... they are completely programmable by plugging it into your computer.

About the only thing it can't do is control the PS3 (directly anyways, there are ways around it).

Plus they're easy as hell for anyone to use. They're based on activities. So if you want to watch tv, you press "Watch TV" and the tv comes on, the cable or sat box comes on and your HT (if you have one) comes on. All with the appropriate inputs. :)

[HollandX]

Plus they're easy as hell for anyone to use.

the first time i hand the remote to anyone, they always poke the screen, not the button next to it.

[ewto16]

The 550 is a great remote but I think it requires batteries.

The 880 comes with a charging base which makes life easier IMO.


Yeah, the 550 uses batteries but surprisingly they last a long time. Plus, I have rechargeable ones for it. Two of the activity buttons are starting to be unresponsive though, so I think I'll replace it with this one. Normally, I wouldn't worry about it, since the remotes are so expensive, but this makes it easier to replace.

The 880 also comes with a color LCD screen.

I do find the buttons a little harder to find without looking on the 880, but it also has a nice feature where the remote lights up when it senses movement.

The 550 lights up when you move it as well.

[ewto16]

so whats so good about those remotes??

:spawnorb:

What PB said. It makes watching TV and all your other stuff so much easier. It really will control everything, unlike your standard "universal" remote.

The biggest thing for me is that the wife can watch TV or a DVD all without my help. Previously, this involved having me come turn everything else (TV, DVD, HT) on for her and setting it all to the right input. Now she pushes "Watch TV". :D

[freezerfuel]

Getting Starchoice and an HD box installed at the end of the month. Bye bye cable! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/rockon.gif

[PrimeBane]

Nice... are you getting the 505 or the 535 (PVR)?

[JaylisJayP]

How can something be cinema great but not Blu-ray great? Da eff is wrong with you? :mad:

I don't need the Godfather Trilogy on blu-ray....i need super boom, bang, whizz, flash movies on blu-ray. ;)

[freezerfuel]

Nice... are you getting the 505 or the 535 (PVR)?

It was a tough choice but we went with the 505. London Drugs has that promo for $100 off the receiver and then a bunch of rebates and credits which pretty much makes it free. The PVR which I did want but couldn't justify spending approximately $500 (I think?) for a feature that might be used once or twice a month.

I just wish Starchoice used HDMI instead of DVI, kinda weird but whatever.

Do you have the 535?

[PrimeBane]

I have 2 505s... that damn 535 is too rich for my blood at this point. :(

[freezerfuel]

Yeah, the price difference between the two is pretty extreme.

[PrimeBane]

Definitely... although $500 is better than the $700 they usually want.

One day I'll get one, but I'll also have to run a second line from the dish which will be a pain.

[moviemaniac4]

Is it possible to use the PS3 HD for DVR? What will I need to do that ?

[PrimeBane]

Out of the box no... but supposedly the capability will come one day (or so I've heard). But you'll have to subscribe to their IPTV server to use it.

[moviemaniac4]

Is there a cheaper solution to a PC then ?

[JaylisJayP]

Is there a cheaper solution to a PC then ?


an actual DVR?

[moviemaniac4]

an actual DVR?

But you still have to make a contract to use it?

I live overseas....

[JaylisJayP]

But you still have to make a contract to use it?

I live overseas....

oh, my bad. Sorry.

[moviemaniac4]

oh, my bad. Sorry.

It's ok....that's why I ask for the PC alternative.....

Either that or I have to undust the VHS :D

And let me tell you.......I have ALL the Academy Awards shows on VHS since 1987

[HollandX]

It's ok....that's why I ask for the PC alternative.....

Either that or I have to undust the VHS :D

And let me tell you.......I have ALL the Academy Awards shows on VHS since 1987

Are you serious? I am DYING to have a copy of the 67th Academy Awards from 1995. I'll pay you for a copy. I'm so not kidding.

[moviemaniac4]

Are you serious? I am DYING to have a copy of the 67th Academy Awards from 1995. I'll pay you for a copy. I'm so not kidding.

really......

send me your PM and I will send you a copy no charge. But be aware of the quality.

or maybe I can copy that to a CD or DVD....hummm....have to check since I have this EZ video cable somewhere....

Also, I will fly next week to LA, so that will be when I come back...

[JaylisJayP]

I used to have every He-Man episode ever from the original series on VHS.

You know....since we're talking here.....

[moviemaniac4]

I used to have every He-Man episode ever from the original series on VHS.

You know....since we're talking here.....

I don't know much DVR, but VHS was a fast medium to record.....just like tapes. Of course times change.....

I even have some LP and 45rpm roaming around......hell, even a couple of 8 tracks !!!

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone getting anything next week?

I'm seriously considering getting Emily Rose. I've seen it only once - in the theater - and thought it was a genuinely creepy and extremely well-acted movie. I hear from a couple early sources the PQ is outstanding on it, too.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone getting anything next week?


The Mummy Returns (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1442/mummyreturns.html) (Blu-ray)
The Mummy (1999) (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1441/mummy1999.html) (Blu-ray)
The Scorpion King (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1444/scorpionking.html) (Blu-ray)

[freezerfuel]

None of them are high priority. If the price is right I'll buy, otherwise I'll wait.


The Exorcism of Emily Rose (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1510/exorcismofemilyrose.html) (Sony)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1506/iknowwhatyoudidlastsummer.html) (Sony)
The Mummy Returns (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1442/mummyreturns.html) (Universal)
The Scorpion King (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1444/scorpionking.html) (Universal)

[cflames89]

I am seriously looking at The Mummy and The Mummy Returns this week.

[moviemaniac4]

Have any of you done the PS3 HD upgrade?

Looks so simple I wonder if there is a catch......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuyQPW3bDS0&feature=related

[grif32]

The Mummy Returns (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1442/mummyreturns.html) (Blu-ray)
The Mummy (1999) (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1441/mummy1999.html) (Blu-ray)
The Scorpion King (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1444/scorpionking.html) (Blu-ray)


Have them on HD DVD so no need to upgragde

[JaylisJayP]

Have them on HD DVD so no need to upgragde

same here, except for the Scorpion King. Surprised you'd be so quick to say that, though, grif, since you've said you value AQ above PQ and these Mummy flicks all have DTS HD MA.

[SBrooks1]

Have them on HD DVD so no need to upgragde

DTS-HD MA > Dolby Digital Plus.........HDD already said it's kick ass and smokes the HD DVD's

[HollandX]

Have any of you done the PS3 HD upgrade?

Looks so simple I wonder if there is a catch......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuyQPW3bDS0&feature=related

It takes like 90 seconds of your time. If that.

[Chugga]

Have any of you done the PS3 HD upgrade?

Looks so simple I wonder if there is a catch......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuyQPW3bDS0&feature=related

There is no catch apparently, I'm going to have to do that myself this weekend. I'm down to 4GB's and with my downloading E3 trailers and more rock band content it's only going farther down each and every day. It's those damn game installs. I went through my list of games that I had installed onto my PS3 (I think it's something like 30 or so) and when each of them are taking up anywhere from 500MB to 2GB's your HD is completely gone. I don't know how those with the 20GB PS3 are pulling it off.

[JaylisJayP]

DTS-HD MA > Dolby Digital Plus.........HDD already said it's kick ass and smokes the HD DVD's

...for audio. Video is exactly the same.

[grif32]

same here, except for the Scorpion King. Surprised you'd be so quick to say that, though, grif, since you've said you value AQ above PQ and these Mummy flicks all have DTS HD MA.

You missed my post a page pack. I am only Netflixing now and not buying. Getting way to expensive just to double dip or just to buy BR's in general. Plus I have seen these films a ton of times so I am content right now.

If I didnt have them I might considering buying them but HD DVD is just fine for me for NOW.

I will probably only double dip on Transformers if it comes down in price and the sound is that much better on BR.

[WingNut 25]

I'll take the HD DVDs, which I got for $7 each, over a $30 double dip.

[SBrooks1]

...for audio. Video is exactly the same.

True. Audio is more important to me anyway now that I have a lossless receiver. :D

[grif32]

True. Audio is more important to me anyway now that I have a lossless receiver. :D

LOL thats what I said when I got my new receiver. It really is a different world

[grif32]

Just watched Bucket List on BR..

Some parts of that movie were flat out Mouth Dropping amazing looking. Some of the best PQ I have ever seen.

I know most here didnt like the movie but I really enjoy it. It was just a good down to earth movie. I would watch it again..

[grif32]

Transformers on BR $23.99

http://www.tower.com/details/details.cfm?wapi=112199713&doback=doit

Almost to $19.99 then I might bite.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Back from the depths of page 2

[cflames89]

Transformers on BR $23.99

http://www.tower.com/details/details.cfm?wapi=112199713&doback=doit

Almost to $19.99 then I might bite.

I still wonder what it is going to get listed at here in Canada.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched the first 2 episodes of Galapogos tonight....very engaging and as I said a while back when I previewed the disc it looks every bit as good as Planet Earth.