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

[HollandX]

I have two 880s. One for upstairs, one for down. It's a lifesaver.

[ewto16]

I almost bought an 880 when they were on sale earlier this year. I returned it, as I didn't think paying $100 to upgrade my current remote was worth it. I'm also not positive the charger will fit in the couch opening I would want to put it in.

[HollandX]

i only use 1 charger for both.... and keep it near my computer. i charge each one only like once a month.

[grif32]

880 for that price is a No brainer. Man thats a steal. I love mine. I can now control the PS3 with the harmony now as well.

[ewto16]

i only use 1 charger for both.... and keep it near my computer. i charge each one only like once a month.

Oh, I was under the impression you were supposed to leave it on the charger. It doesn't really do anything more than the 550 does though, correct?

[HollandX]

Maybe I don't use it as much, but for me a full charge lasts at least a month.

And I dunno... never used the 550. lol.

[PrimeBane]

I have two 880s. One for upstairs, one for down. It's a lifesaver.

question for you: how do you keep the profiles for both remotes? Whenever I try to add a 2nd remote, it only gives me the option to replace the 880.

[HollandX]

Followed the FAQ on Logitech's site. :D

Told me to just create a User ID for each.

So I have HollandX and HollandX1.

My own spin on it is that I made the password the same for both. So since it remembers the User ID and Password each time, I just have to type or delete the "1" next to my stored User ID each time before I login to tell if I want upstairs or down. Since the password is the same I don't have to bother with it.

and just click login!

[PrimeBane]

Nice... I'll have to do that :)

Thanks

[TheRedOx]

I can now control the PS3 with the harmony now as well.

how?

[HollandX]

With an IR dongle (like $10), you can do everything but Power and Eject.

(Although the XMB does have an option to shutdown the PS3. So you can turn the PS3 off with your remote. You just can't turn it on.)

[HollandX]

Owners of the Samsung BD-P2550 and BD-P2500 Blu-ray players awoke this morning to some happy news. With a simple update, their players can now stream Netflix movies at no extra charge!

Netflix account holders can visit the website to add standard definition movies and TV episodes to their instant queues. Those selections will then be available for viewing on their TVs via their Samsung players.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Samsung/Netflix/Video_Streaming/Samsung_Announces_Free_Player_Update_For_Netflix_Streaming/2194

[TheRedOx]

With an IR dongle (like $10), you can do everything but Power and Eject.

(Although the XMB does have an option to shutdown the PS3. So you can turn the PS3 off with your remote. You just can't turn it on.)

That's what I thought, with that stupid Nyko BluWave controller right? I bought that and, for me, it's absolutely no good if it doesn't turn the PS3 on.

[HollandX]

ya. dat.

[PrimeBane]

That's what I thought, with that stupid Nyko BluWave controller right? I bought that and, for me, it's absolutely no good if it doesn't turn the PS3 on.

How so? You still have to get up to put in the disk right? :)

I thought it was going to be a pain too, but you get used to it after a while.

There are other third party options out there for turning the PS3 on and off, but they can be pricey.

[TheRedOx]

I don't know - I'm in the habit of hitting 'Play PS3/Watch BD' on my 880, then turning on the PS3 with the PS button on my non-dualshock controller (why waste the battery in my Dualshock?), then getting up to change the disk. Seems silly to turn off that controller just to use the Nyko remote instead.

[ewto16]

I don't know - I'm in the habit of hitting 'Play PS3/Watch BD' on my 880, then turning on the PS3 with the PS button on my non-dualshock controller (why waste the battery in my Dualshock?), then getting up to change the disk. Seems silly to turn off that controller just to use the Nyko remote instead.

In your case, you should just skip hitting the PS button and go turn on the PS3 and then put in the movie. You are actually adding a step.

Sony really shuld have added an IR port to the PS3. It has almost everything else, so it is silly it doesn't have one. There must me some reason behind it, other than wanting to sell remotes.

I wish they would open up the bluetooth access as well. I'd much rather my various game periphials worked through bluetooth instead of 2.4GHZ. I get real tired of having tto plug/unplug 100 dongles from everything. Is there an issue with guitars, drums, and stuff not working over bluetooth or something?

Can someone link me to the remote that works with the PS3? I want to add that to my Christmas list.

[grif32]

In your case, you should just skip hitting the PS button and go turn on the PS3 and then put in the movie. You are actually adding a step.

Sony really shuld have added an IR port to the PS3. It has almost everything else, so it is silly it doesn't have one. There must me some reason behind it, other than wanting to sell remotes.

I wish they would open up the bluetooth access as well. I'd much rather my various game periphials worked through bluetooth instead of 2.4GHZ. I get real tired of having tto plug/unplug 100 dongles from everything. Is there an issue with guitars, drums, and stuff not working over bluetooth or something?

Can someone link me to the remote that works with the PS3? I want to add that to my Christmas list.

There are a few of them now. And most will turn on/off the PS3.

This is the one I use right now.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Blu-Wave-Remote/dp/B000R5H7KE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1224796143&sr=8-1

I dont use the remote just the little part there. You add it as a device on the harmony 880 and it will control your PS3

Chris

[ewto16]

There are a few of them now. And most will turn on/off the PS3.

This is the one I use right now.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Blu-Wave-Remote/dp/B000R5H7KE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1224796143&sr=8-1

I dont use the remote just the little part there. You add it as a device on the harmony 880 and it will control your PS3

Chris

Cool. That will make a nice gift for someone to get me assuming I don't find something to buy on Amazon before then. :p

[grif32]

That's what I thought, with that stupid Nyko BluWave controller right? I bought that and, for me, it's absolutely no good if it doesn't turn the PS3 on.

Really?? Since you have to put the disc in then you can just turn it on. I dont mind that at all since I have to put a disc in.

It does everything except turn the PS3 on and for $14.99 its worth it to me.

Chris

[PrimeBane]

FYI, you should be able to get the BluWave remote for about $10.

HollandX was kind enough to pick one up for me. :)

[ewto16]

Really?? Since you have to put the disc in then you can just turn it on. I dont mind that at all since I have to put a disc in.

It does everything except turn the PS3 on and for $14.99 its worth it to me.

Chris

I agree with this. I never really see the arguement for the remote turning something like the PS3 or a DVD player on. 99% of the time you have to get up and put the disc in anyway. Why not just turn it on then? :confused:

[ewto16]

Along those lines, does anyone have the DirecTV HDDVR box (model HR-21)? I find it to be terribly slow. It takes forever to respond to the remote control and forever to do anything. Is there a way to speed it up?

Also, my NBC channels continue to be stupid soft. I hate watching them. Heroes and Knight Rider are just blurry whenever anything moves with a significant speed. HBO is a little soft as well, but never as bad as NBC.

In fact, I would rank the bluriness as Most to worst: Heroes, Knight Rider, True Blood

[PrimeBane]

Are you using the remote that comes with the box or are you using your Harmony? If it's the Harmony, there's a way to speed up the send time from the remote.

I had the same problem with my 880 and the PS3... I decreased the time and now the PS3 is way more responsive. :)

[TheRedOx]

I dont use the remote just the little part there. You add it as a device on the harmony 880 and it will control your PS3

Chris

You added the bluwave remote as a device? That would work, Do you look it up in the database or do you have to sync it?

[PrimeBane]

BluWave is in the database... I believe it's under DVD players of all places.

[freezerfuel]

White or blue box?

For the drive? I think it was blue or black.

Doesn't matter anyway, it was an internal drive and I just bought a laptop that it wouldn't work with unless there was a way to hook it up externally.

[IceRat]

^ SUHWEET BABY JEEZUS! :eek:

*Grabs kleenex and runs to the can*
you're that excited about a remote control?!

[IceRat]

anyone thinking about picking up "Baraka" next week (and no it isn't about Obama)?

I had no knowledge of this film but it looks like it and the BD are getting rave reviews

Ebert

RAH

Blu-ray.com

dvdbeaver.com
guess not (no surprise)

was able to score this early at Best Buy today
price matched their online pre-order price of 21.99 down from retail sticker price of 29.99 and used $10 off coupon from Magnolia

[cflames89]

For the drive? I think it was blue or black.

Doesn't matter anyway, it was an internal drive and I just bought a laptop that it wouldn't work with unless there was a way to hook it up externally.

Blue box would have been the internal blu-ray writer. I think I have it at work right now for $219.99. But you are correct, with a laptop, you would be pretty pooched.

[TheRedOx]

Awwwww, hellllllz yeah! Just got Directv2PC working!!!
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8678/directv2pc2zs1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ewto16]

Are you using the remote that comes with the box or are you using your Harmony? If it's the Harmony, there's a way to speed up the send time from the remote.

I had the same problem with my 880 and the PS3... I decreased the time and now the PS3 is way more responsive. :)

Harmony 550 is what I'm using. I'll have to see if I can figure it out. I'm not sure that the box itself isn't just slow. All I know is that it is annoying.

[rsoaker23]

Hey Guys,
I'm looking to get a new receiver...whats a good quality 7.1 receiver...not trying to drop a thousand..want something with HDMI video/audio pass through.

[SBrooks1]

Hey Guys,
I'm looking to get a new receiver...whats a good quality 7.1 receiver...not trying to drop a thousand..want something with HDMI video/audio pass through.

Sony STR-DG 720 :D

[PrimeBane]

Onkyo 606 or 706

[PrimeBane]

All Sin City BDs went out tonight (and one NoES)... not sure how long they'll take to get to you all, but please let me know when they arrive. :)

[rsoaker23]

Sony STR-DG 720 :D

I assume you must have it;)....how is it?

[rsoaker23]

All Sin City BDs went out tonight (and one NoES)... not sure how long they'll take to get to you all, but please let me know when they arrive. :)

Thanks alot:D

[SBrooks1]

I assume you must have it;)....how is it?

Do you own a PS3? If you do it's a no brainer. It's a great receiver for $300, maybe even less now. Does everything you want.

[rsoaker23]

Do you own a PS3? If you do it's a no brainer. It's a great receiver for $300, maybe even less now. Does everything you want.
Seen a few for $215..gonna grab it up tommorow!

[PrimeBane]

The 720 is an okay receiver... definitely entry level and for those on a budget. I believe it's been as cheap as $199.

It will get the job done, there's no doubt about that, but if you can afford the extra $50 to $100, the Onkyo 606 is the better receiver.

And I too own the 720... the only reason I don't own the 606 is it's about $350 more in Canada than the 720.

[freezerfuel]

Hmm, I think my 880 is done. I've charged it for hours and still can't get anything to show on the display, before that it was freezing up. I'd press something like "Watch TV" for an activity and it would show "Starting Activity... blah blah..." and just freeze up. Anyone had this problem before?

I bought it at Costco and have heard they're pretty good for this kind of thing so maybe they'll let me exchange it.

[rsoaker23]

The 720 is an okay receiver... definitely entry level and for those on a budget. I believe it's been as cheap as $199.

It will get the job done, there's no doubt about that, but if you can afford the extra $50 to $100, the Onkyo 606 is the better receiver.

And I too own the 720... the only reason I don't own the 606 is it's about $350 more in Canada than the 720.

Yeah, the Onkyo is pretty nice receiver...question also...I have a friend who's tv is 1080p 120hz..but when he hooked his tv up via hdmi thru the receiver..it was almost like he lost the motion flow with the 120hz..not sure what receiver he has..but will either of these handle the 120hz? Maybe a stupid question but I just dont know too much about receivers.

[PrimeBane]

It was a 606 or a different receiver?

[freezerfuel]

Blue box would have been the internal blu-ray writer. I think I have it at work right now for $219.99. But you are correct, with a laptop, you would be pretty pooched.

Cool, I checked it out and see there is an external drive too for a somewhat obscene amount of money but after re-evaluating I really don't think I'd use it anyway. It would be pretty cool to have a home theatre controlled with a PC though.

[rsoaker23]

It was a 606 or a different receiver?
It wasnt a onkyo..couldnt remember what it was...

[PrimeBane]

If it was an older model HDMI receiver it might have had problems with 120hz. Any newer receiver with HDMI 1.3a ports should handle anything you throw at it.

[IceRat]

hey PB
what kind of picture were you getting on that screen tonight? :p

[PrimeBane]

It looked like a big steaming pile of crap...

[cflames89]

Cool, I checked it out and see there is an external drive too for a somewhat obscene amount of money but after re-evaluating I really don't think I'd use it anyway. It would be pretty cool to have a home theatre controlled with a PC though.

That it would. I can't wait til we get an external in at work to see how much it is.

I almost bought the internal this week to watch BD in the bedroom.

[ewto16]

All Sin City BDs went out tonight (and one NoES)... not sure how long they'll take to get to you all, but please let me know when they arrive. :)

Woot!! Thanks, I'll let you know.

[Mack]

All Sin City BDs went out tonight (and one NoES)... not sure how long they'll take to get to you all, but please let me know when they arrive. :)

Oh man I can't fuggen wait!!! Thx again :cool:

[Mack]

Has the Amazon buy 2 get one free been posted already? If it has sry for the repost :cool:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000291141

[grif32]

Has the Amazon buy 2 get one free been posted already? If it has sry for the repost :cool:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&plgroup=1&docId=1000291141

Lol yeah I think you are the 3rd person now. But thats ok its a good reminder.. Nothing there that I want. Plus their prices jumped up on their disk as well

[Chugga]

NFLShop.com has graced me with another delivery for the good old HT. I'll have pics up tonight or my Blu-ray and Green-Ray collection and my new seating.

[WingNut 25]

Big BR sale at Fry's starting today. HDD has a thread on it in the BR Bargains section.

[cochese75]

NFLShop.com has graced me with another delivery for the good old HT. I'll have pics up tonight or my Blu-ray and Green-Ray collection and my new seating.

dont get lazy on us



:spawnorb:

[Radiation74]

How is the Sin City BR?

[TheRedOx]

Is it just me or is the BD/BR thing getting annoying in this thread?
It's BD people...come on!
http://www.blu-ray.com/faq/#bluray_name



1.2
Why the name Blu-ray?


The name Blu-ray is derived from the underlying technology, which utilizes a blue-violet laser to read and write data. The name is a combination of "Blue" (blue-violet laser) and "Ray" (optical ray). According to the Blu-ray Disc Association the spelling of "Blu-ray" is not a mistake, the character "e" was intentionally left out so the term could be registered as a trademark.

The correct full name is Blu-ray Disc, not Blu-ray Disk (incorrect spelling)
The correct shortened name is Blu-ray, not Blu-Ray (incorrect capitalization) or Blue-ray (incorrect spelling)
The correct abbreviation is BD, not BR or BRD (wrong abbreviation)

[grif32]

U are getting annoyed at BD/BR?? Seriously?? I know its BD but I like BR better so I use BR.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I picked up a PS3 60gig today from the local pawn shop for $324 out the door. I tested it to make sure it worked and it played fine, I do have a 15 day return policy on it. Also went back to BB and got the Bond steelbooks for 16.99. Now I just need to find a 1080p hd dvd player and ill be set

[WingNut 25]

Is it just me or is the BD/BR thing getting annoying in this thread?
It's BD people...come on!
http://www.blu-ray.com/faq/#bluray_name

You're kidding right?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Fry's has the following Blu-ray titles on sale from Friday, Oct. 24 until Tuesday, Oct. 28:

$13.99
Starship Troopers
Men in Black
Fifth Element
Underworld
Blackhawk Down
Kung Fu Hustle
The Patriot
Gattaca
Final Fantasy
XXX: State of the Union
Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Sixth Day
Maximum Risk
Jerry Maguire
Cirque du Soleil
Rudy
in the Line of Fire
7 Seconds
Can't Hardly Wait
7th Voyage of Sinbad
Top Gun
Shooter
Hunt for Red October
The Italian Job
Mission: Impossible
Madascar
Clear and Present Danger
Sum of All Fears
Patriot Games
Face/Off
Aeon Flux
Flags of Our Fathers
Next
Nacho Libre
We Were Soldiers
World Trade Center

$14.99
The Rock
King Arthur
Shall We Dance
Coyote Ugly
Con Air
Hidalgo
Unbreakable
Crimson Tide
Remember the Titans

$16.99 (James Bond Titles)
Die Another Day
From Russia With Love
Thunderball
Dr. No
For Your Eyes Only
Live and Let Die

$26.99
Casino Royale (Special Ed.)
The Strangers

$49.99
The Godfather Trilogy

[Mack]

How is the PQ on Fifth Element?

[grif32]

I picked up a PS3 60gig today from the local pawn shop for $324 out the door. I tested it to make sure it worked and it played fine, I do have a 15 day return policy on it. Also went back to BB and got the Bond steelbooks for 16.99. Now I just need to find a 1080p hd dvd player and ill be set

You got the BR excuse me BD Bond Steelbooks for $16.99/ea?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

yeah just price matched the frys ad, I went to the dumbest cashier I could find...;)

[Hanky Panky]

That's odd how Oct-o-pu-ssy was released on dvd with the others but for Blu, it along with the Living Daylights was omitted.

Another thing...I like how they included the e-movie cash to redeem at a theater for Quantum of Solace.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Also put in another order with my guy for the following titles for a total of $224:eek:

Matrix
kill bill 1 & 2
interview with the vampire
1408
men in black
how the west was won (for you grif)
romancing the stone
omen 1976
dawn of the dead
the thing
shrek the terd
risky business
jerry maguire
smallville 7th season
belly
the strangers

[grif32]

Also put in another order with my guy for the following titles for a total of $224:eek:

Matrix
kill bill 1 & 2
interview with the vampire
1408
men in black
how the west was won (for you grif)
romancing the stone
omen 1976
dawn of the dead
the thing
shrek the terd
risky business
jerry maguire
smallville 7th season
belly
the strangers

Nice lot. And thanks..

[grif32]

yeah just price matched the frys ad, I went to the dumbest cashier I could find...;)

Dang thats a great deal...

[JaylisJayP]

How is the PQ on Fifth Element?

It's top notch, just make sure you get the remastered editing. I think they took all the old ones out of circulation anyway.

[ewto16]

Also put in another order with my guy for the following titles for a total of $224:eek:

Matrix
kill bill 1 & 2
interview with the vampire
1408
men in black
how the west was won (for you grif)
romancing the stone
omen 1976
dawn of the dead
the thing
shrek the terd
risky business
jerry maguire
smallville 7th season
belly
the strangers

Are these real, used, or are you getting copies somehow? I'm just struggling with how you get them so cheaply.

[grif32]

Are these real, used, or are you getting copies somehow? I'm just struggling with how you get them so cheaply.

He's got a guy.. Thats all we know for now.

[ewto16]

I need a hookup like that. Even used, those are good prices. If they are dupes, then it is still decent. I wasn't realy sure the depth of BD duping yet. I don't think it is as widespread and easy as DVD dupes are.

[Mack]

It's top notch, just make sure you get the remastered editing. I think they took all the old ones out of circulation anyway.

Thx!!! I may have to go by Fry's :cool:

[Chugga]

Ok so when Blu-ray first came out I made a pact to get 1 movie a week just to make sure I was seeing things I wouldn't normally watch. October 28th gives me some problems. A ton of movies come out that day but I can honestly say I'm not interested in a single one of them. Anyone have any insider information, maybe seen a few of them and can actually tell me one or two of them that are actually good?

I've never heard of like half of them.

[PrimeBane]

Buy your Christmas movie early... get Elf. :D

[HollandX]

Ok so when Blu-ray first came out I made a pact to get 1 movie a week just to make sure I was seeing things I wouldn't normally watch. October 28th gives me some problems. A ton of movies come out that day but I can honestly say I'm not interested in a single one of them. Anyone have any insider information, maybe seen a few of them and can actually tell me one or two of them that are actually good?

I've never heard of like half of them.

I'm getting Polar Express 3D, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, and Elf. :)

Only seen Elf and it's so awesome.

[HollandX]

Why iTunes makes Blu-ray useless

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10067855-17.html

[Chugga]

Buy your Christmas movie early... get Elf. :D

That movie has "$14.99 Best Buy Christmas Movie Sale!!!" written all over it. I really don't see it flying off the shelves in October.

[PrimeBane]

True... can you give yourself a rain check and get 2 movies another week? :)

[ickzer1]

Just picked up Men in Black and Final Fantasy at frys. Good deals.

[ewto16]

I'm getting Polar Express 3D, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, and Elf. :)

Only seen Elf and it's so awesome.

Are those coming with 3D glasses or anything?

Wife loves Elf, me not so much.

[oaktown2000]

Why iTunes makes Blu-ray useless

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10067855-17.html


A very skewed viewpoint.

See.....from my point of view...why would I sit there for hours waiting for an HD movie to download off of iTunes just to "rent" it. For rentals...the author speaks of "having to leave their house".....but I could leave my house...go to blockbuster...grab my movie....grab take out food...come home...eat food...take a crap....take a shower...and take a nap....all before my iTunes download was even 10% complete.

[JaylisJayP]

I can't see myself getting any blu-ray next week.

Especially with the rest of my store credit/extra funds going to Guitar Hero World Tour, Fallout 3 and Resistance 2 coming up.

[ewto16]

Why iTunes makes Blu-ray useless

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10067855-17.html

Decent article, but it has way too much Apple slant to it. Apple TV has some issues last time I checked and the article just dismisses the fact that you might actually want to OWN an HD movie.

The cost of Apple TV is similar to some Blu-ray players now. It doesn't do 1080p and has limited HD space (40GB on some models) which means that buying HD movies won't be that simple. Nevermind the fact that Apple will come out with a new Apple TV every 2 - 3 years, forcing people to upgrade.

Plus it requires an Internet connection of some sort. Plenty of people still don't have broadband and/or don't have the know-how to hook something like this into their network.

The total cost of rental is cheaper if you rent multiple movies throughout the month via Blockbuster or Netflix as well. Plus, I can take as long as I want to watch the movie, not have 24 hours to see it.

VIA LA BLU-RAY!!!

[ewto16]

A very skewed viewpoint.

See.....from my point of view...why would I sit there for hours waiting for an HD movie to download off of iTunes just to "rent" it. For rentals...the author speaks of "having to leave their house".....but I could leave my house...go to blockbuster...grab my movie....grab take out food...come home...eat food...take a crap....take a shower...and take a nap....all before my iTunes download was even 10% complete.

I was trying to figure that out as well. My PC says it has a 100 Mbps connection, which is plenty fast, but my cable says it only has a 8Mbps connection. So I know I'm limited at some point, but I'm not sure where the bottleneck is. I'm also not positive those are all being measured on the same scale, even though they are stated in the same measurement.

That being said, if I had a 2Mbps connection and had to wait 2 hours for my HD movie to start, there isn't much point.

[cflames89]

Are those coming with 3D glasses or anything?

Wife loves Elf, me not so much.

I know at my work they are coming with 4 3D glasses a piece.

[WingNut 25]

I'll probably grab Elf at some point.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

"Francisco, Francisco, Francisco"

[IceRat]

It looked like a big steaming pile of crap...
:D

watched Baraka late last night and the images were stunning to say the least

also put to good use the $10 Magnolia coupons today

picked up

A Clockwork Orange - rang up at 19.99 but had a 14.99 display tag on the shelf
- 10.00 = 4.99

The Shining - rang up at 19.99 but had a 14.99 display tag on the shelf
- 10.00 = 4.99

Eyes Wide Shut - rang up at 24.99 but online listing was 19.99
- 10.00 = 9.99

three Kubrick BDs for just over $20 with tax = a good day

[avsfan21]

Even with Zooey Deschanel, nothing could safe Elf.

[cflames89]

Even with Zooey Deschanel, nothing could safe Elf.

You can say that again.

[Chugga]

Even with Zooey Deschanel, nothing could safe Elf.

She couldn't save "The Happening" either. Makes you wonder what she can save

[avsfan21]

Nothing could save an M. Night Shyamalan movie anymore.

[IceRat]

Nothing could save an M. Night Shyamalan movie ever.
fixed

[avsfan21]

I would have said that, but Unbreakable wasnt bad.

[Chugga]

dont get lazy on us



:spawnorb:

Sorry I did get lazy. When I went to go take a picture the batteries in the digital camera were dead (that always happens, I don't know how) but I didn't want to disappoint you as a dolphins fan. So just used my cell phone....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/aaaa.jpg

I took advantage of NFLShop.com's buy 1 for 20% off get the next one for 45% off sale. So now the grand total is 3 dreamseats and I'm done there. 3 seats fit across my screen perfectly. Oh and the white stuff on the arms is just the cupholder protective stuff they use when shipping....I'll take it off soon, I just wanted to keep it there for a while to mark which chair was mine.

[JaylisJayP]

Those chairs look awesome. Are those your gaming chairs, too?

[HollandX]

What size TV you got there, Chuggies?

[Chugga]

Those chairs look awesome. Are those your gaming chairs, too?

Yeah gaming/movies/football. It's not really much of a traditional home theater though. I have 2 couches and some emergency Bills bean bag chairs not pictured for sundays/ppv's. I can't really do the whole risers/stadium seating thing because if I have 4-5 people over on Sunday to watch football I don't want them sitting in rows staring at the back of each others heads if you know what I mean.

What size TV you got there, Chuggies?

71

[JaylisJayP]

Decent article, but it has way too much Apple slant to it. Apple TV has some issues last time I checked and the article just dismisses the fact that you might actually want to OWN an HD movie.

The cost of Apple TV is similar to some Blu-ray players now. It doesn't do 1080p and has limited HD space (40GB on some models) which means that buying HD movies won't be that simple. Nevermind the fact that Apple will come out with a new Apple TV every 2 - 3 years, forcing people to upgrade.

Plus it requires an Internet connection of some sort. Plenty of people still don't have broadband and/or don't have the know-how to hook something like this into their network.

The total cost of rental is cheaper if you rent multiple movies throughout the month via Blockbuster or Netflix as well. Plus, I can take as long as I want to watch the movie, not have 24 hours to see it.

VIA LA BLU-RAY!!!


This guy is obviously just pushing some Apple agenda he has. Aside from what you already mentioned, I wonder if the HD audio would come along with the download, or any of the extra features, or digital copies (not that I use the last one, but some do.)

Plus the fact that you can't discount owning something over renting it, or even owning it in digital form. People want crap to display, to collect. Period.

Nobody ever presents both sides of the argument anymore. Another pseudo journalist failing miserably.

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just got done watching Iron Man and thought it was a pretty good movie. Really not big complaints other then Gwyneth Paltrow being the main squeeze. She really isnt attractive enough for my liking. I think the reporter Starks hooked up with in the beginning is much more attractive.

Other then that though I think it was a pretty good movie and cant wait to see the 2nd one. Once again Robert Downey Jr plays the role well. He is very underrated as an actor in my opinion. One of the best of my time I think.

Never was much of an Iron Man fan to be honest. Dont really rank Iron Man as a top super hero but this was a movie well worth watching.

[cochese75]

Sorry I did get lazy. When I went to go take a picture the batteries in the digital camera were dead (that always happens, I don't know how) but I didn't want to disappoint you as a dolphins fan. So just used my cell phone....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/aaaa.jpg

I took advantage of NFLShop.com's buy 1 for 20% off get the next one for 45% off sale. So now the grand total is 3 dreamseats and I'm done there. 3 seats fit across my screen perfectly. Oh and the white stuff on the arms is just the cupholder protective stuff they use when shipping....I'll take it off soon, I just wanted to keep it there for a while to mark which chair was mine.

Looks nice even for a crappy team :p



:spawnorb:

[grif32]

Watched "The Strangers" not as bad as everyone stated. Not great either. You really need to turn up the Surround sound and enjoy the sound on this one. It was funny watching people jump

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I won an A20 off the bay yesterday for $77 and picked up a A35 for $100 today. That makes 3 HD players in the last 3 days....lol

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I wonder where I can get some movies other then Frys or Ebay...... Hmmm I wonder:rolleyes:

[HollandX]

The Godfather Collection- $49.99

http://shop2.frys.com/product/5673581

[grif32]

I won an A20 off the bay yesterday for $77 and picked up a A35 for $100 today. That makes 3 HD players in the last 3 days....lol

Damn those are great players at those prices. A35 is top notch.

[JaylisJayP]

I wonder where I can get some movies other then Frys or Ebay...... Hmmm I wonder:rolleyes:

I just sold 4 on ebay...none were very good titles, though. Dead Silence, Wolf Creek, Babel (good movie, but for replay value I need something I can just have on in the background - and this movie is only like 25% English)...and Inside Man, which I thought was a huge dud.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

We got a dog yesterday Pitbull Mix. Now We made a deal that if she got a dog i get a new TV. So now my choices are between the Sharp 65'' and if I can find a decent deal on the 60" Kuros. This wont be till tax time. Just wondering if you guys had any other suggestions keep in mind I want LCD or Plasma and in the 60" or larger range as I al ready have a 57" DLP and would like to go bigger

[civictyperboy]

Is there football on CBS at 1 today?...am I going crazy...I am only getting 1 game on fox and its the skins vs. the lions...

[Poochiesdead]

Is there football on CBS at 1 today?...am I going crazy...I am only getting 1 game on fox and its the skins vs. the lions...CBS only gets one game today. You must be getting one of 4:00 games.

[civictyperboy]

sigh...jags and browns...

[grif32]

We got a dog yesterday Pitbull Mix. Now We made a deal that if she got a dog i get a new TV. So now my choices are between the Sharp 65'' and if I can find a decent deal on the 60" Kuros. This wont be till tax time. Just wondering if you guys had any other suggestions keep in mind I want LCD or Plasma and in the 60" or larger range as I al ready have a 57" DLP and would like to go bigger

Look into the Panasonic Plasma's or the Sony XBR6 or 7 whatever they are up to now.

Chris

[cflames89]

So, finally got around to watching Crystal Skull. In all honesty, this is really growing on me.

[HollandX]

i have giants/steelers on fox and jags/browns on cbs.

[freezerfuel]

Got myself an awesome haul including a couple of favorites that I couldn't wait to finally replace and.... here 'tis.

Sin City
From Dusk Til Dawn
Kill Bill 1 & 2
Gangs of Stew Pork
Knocked Up
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Knocked Up

Was really wanting to find Indy, and The Strangers but nuffin!

I just sold 4 on ebay...none were very good titles, though. Dead Silence, Wolf Creek, Babel (good movie, but for replay value I need something I can just have on in the background - and this movie is only like 25% English)...and Inside Man, which I thought was a huge dud.

10-4 on Inside Man, steaming pile of poo.

[freezerfuel]

Hell Ride comes out this week! YeeeAHHHHHH!!!!!

*crickets chirping*

[R. Giles]

Why did you buy two copies of Knocked Up when one would do.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Incredible Hulk just now. Pretty good, great audio....didn't really think it was any better or worse than the Eric Bana Hulk, which I liked very much. I know I'm apparently in the minority on that one.

I hope they actually go through with this Avengers movie.

[HollandX]

Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Ant-Man (2010), Iron Man 2 (2010), Thor (2010), The First Avenger: Captain America (2011), and The Avengers (2011-- Set to come out 6 weeks after Captain America). Announced: The Incredible Hulk 2 (Approx. 2012).

[burngwngs]

Watched Incredible Hulk just now. Pretty good, great audio....didn't really think it was any better or worse than the Eric Bana Hulk, which I liked very much. I know I'm apparently in the minority on that one.

I hope they actually go through with this Avengers movie.

Looks like you and I were doing the same thing at the same time.:D I loved them both as well. Did you check out the Alt Opening? Caps was so clear in slow mo. This Avengers is so going happen.:cool:

[freezerfuel]

Why did you buy two copies of Knocked Up when one would do.

Oops, my bad.

Oops, my bad.

[civictyperboy]

I was bored while no football on earlier Today, actually bored at work, since I travel a lot...this is my other hobby if people would like to check it out... http://joshsfoodblog.blogspot.com/ ...sigh...no pron though...also does anyone know a good counter I can put on there so I can see if people actually read the damn thing?

[moviemaniac4]

waitaminute......

This kingdom skull "thing" goes out on blu ray, but not the previous movies ?

Makes no sense unless the understand the other Indiana flicks will sell better.....

[Hanky Panky]

waitaminute......

This kingdom skull "thing" goes out on blu ray, but not the previous movies ?

Makes no sense unless the understand the other Indiana flicks will sell better.....

I'm sure Lucasfilm is working on a Quadrilogy set with a slick box package...don't sweat it. They'll get your hard earned cash eventually ;)

[TheRedOx]

Oooh, so I remember why I hate that Nyko BluWave thing for the PS3 - it always takes the controller 1 position leaving me helpless when I try to play games because I've got a Dualshock on as controller 2 - is there a way around that? Sorry, I know this was a few pages ago in discussion. I assume you just leave that IR dongle in at all times, yeah?

[HollandX]

also does anyone know a good counter I can put on there so I can see if people actually read the damn thing?

Use Google Analytics. It's free and indredibly helpful for the cost (free).

It's like www.google.com/analytics or something. I don't remember. Google it. lol.

[HollandX]

Oooh, so I remember why I hate that Nyko BluWave thing for the PS3 - it always takes the controller 1 position leaving me helpless when I try to play games because I've got a Dualshock on as controller 2 - is there a way around that? Sorry, I know this was a few pages ago in discussion. I assume you just leave that IR dongle in at all times, yeah?

Most games will work regardless what controller number you are. But if you get one that doesn't (I'm talking to you GTAIV and Resistance 2 Beta)... Hold the PS button on your remote. Go to controller settings. Go to assign controller number... Choose 1.

My controller always starts at like #5 or something because of my BluWave and my Rock Band instruments. But like I said, most games don't care.

[Kleptos18]

So i'm in the middle east. Abu Dhabi to be exact. And I got to see the 103" plasma today. That thing looked like ass. :(

[PrimeBane]

Really? What was the source material for it?

[TheRedOx]

Most games will work regardless what controller number you are. But if you get one that doesn't (I'm talking to you GTAIV and Resistance 2 Beta)... Hold the PS button on your remote. Go to controller settings. Go to assign controller number... Choose 1.

My controller always starts at like #5 or something because of my BluWave and my Rock Band instruments. But like I said, most games don't care.

Ok, cool, Thanks! Yeah, add FIFA '09 to that list - it wouldn't load anything because I wasn't controller #1, basically thought it was the first time I'd ever played.

[grif32]

Really? What was the source material for it?

Probably SD material...

[PrimeBane]

That's what I was thinking... I know the 150" panny is a 4K resolution set. Isn't the 103" still a 1080p set?

[PrimeBane]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/Chugga78/aaaa.jpg



:eek:

Those are awesome Chugga!

[WingNut 25]

How comfy are those Chugga?

[mikedanger]

those are nice chugga, but you need 4...one for each SB loss. maybe scott norwood could actually sign one of them for you. :p

[WingNut 25]

those are nice chugga, but you need 4...one for each SB loss. maybe scott norwood could actually sign one of them for you. :p

Oh no he di'int!

[R. Giles]

those are nice chugga, but you need 4...one for each SB loss. maybe scott norwood could actually sign one of them for you. :p

Winnar

[ewto16]

Sears Black Friday ad. Need an account. Supposedly the BDP-S350 is on there for $179.

http://www.blackfriday.info/sales/sears-black-friday-ad.html

[Chugga]

Haha, funny

So funny I forgot to laugh!!!

But to answer your question Wingnut very comfortable and roomy. Very space saving too. I could only fit 2 of my old chairs across the screen of the TV, but now I can do 3 easy. I don't know how it works, maybe it's magic or space age technology but fully reclined I think the chair only goes back a couple of inches at most.

[WingNut 25]

Awesome. I'd love to get a Wings one. I remember seeing a price and they were pretty expensive.

[Hanky Panky]

those are nice chugga, but you need 4...one for each SB loss. maybe scott norwood could actually sign one of them for you. :p

Bwahahahaha...his signature might veer far right off the arm rest ;)

[ewto16]

Bwahahahaha...his signature might veer far right off the arm rest ;)

HAHAHAHAHA!!

[civictyperboy]

Can someone explain to me what the purpose of an 8k resolution restoration is for? http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/10/24/baraka-first-ever-8k-hd-restoration-blu-ray-disc-gets-ship-date/
I also have it netflixed to check it out and it will be here tomorrow...and thanks for the analytics, i'll see how it works

[JaylisJayP]

I saw an ad in Target's weekly circulation today that caught my eye. It was for a blu-ray player (some off brand) for $229, and the description underneath read - "Also plays DVDs in high-definition."

Wow, that is taking quite a liberty with the language. I've always seen upcoverting machines described as presenting DVDs at "near HD quality" -- and even that is a stretch in my view, but this to me just seems like false advertising.

[PrimeBane]

An 8K restoration is basically to have a VERY high quality digital transfer for the future. Film doesn't always store so well, so having a copy such as this should do them for BD and beyond for years to come.

[ewto16]

I saw an ad in Target's weekly circulation today that caught my eye. It was for a blu-ray player (some off brand) for $229, and the description underneath read - "Also plays DVDs in high-definition."

Wow, that is taking quite a liberty with the language. I've always seen upcoverting machines described as presenting DVDs at "near HD quality" -- and even that is a stretch in my view, but this to me just seems like false advertising.

I suppose technically if it is upconverting it to 1080i or whatever, that it is HD by definition.

[Hanky Panky]

I'd stay away from those upconverters...they never seem to live up to their advertised resolution.

[Kleptos18]

Really? What was the source material for it?

ahh. I dunno. It was Transformers so i assumed it was blu or atleast hd. Maybe it wasn't. Whatever it was it looked like ass. It was REALLY blocky/digitized and just looked horrible. It was still REALLY cool :)

[ewto16]

So i'm in the middle east. Abu Dhabi to be exact. And I got to see the 103" plasma today. That thing looked like ass. :(

Why are you there? Military?

[HollandX]

Why are you there? Military?

He could tell you. But then he has to kill you.

[mikedanger]

He could tell you. But then he has to kill you.

after the day i've had...i accept those terms.

[Kleptos18]

He could tell you. But then he has to kill you.

Winner.

I'm in the air force. We're here for a training excercise.

[mikedanger]

Winner.

I'm in the air force. We're here for a training excercise.

and that includes spawn.com and a 103" plasma? we're all doomed. :p

[ewto16]

Winner.

I'm in the air force. We're here for a training excercise.

Gah, I wish you a safe and fast return home. Be safe!!

[ewto16]

and that includes spawn.com and a 103" plasma? we're all doomed. :p

Don't forget fantasy football too. :D

[ewto16]

Confirmation of that Sony Blu-ray player deal at Sears.

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/black-friday-580-SonyBDPS350BlurayDiscPlayer.html

[Kleptos18]

and that includes spawn.com and a 103" plasma? we're all doomed. :p

today was a recovery day from the 24 hours of doom in a tube (or flight across the ocean).

Tommorow the jets get here and we'll be busy for a little over a month. Then a couple more days of relaxation then heading back home. Not to bad.

[grif32]

Confirmation of that Sony Blu-ray player deal at Sears.

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/black-friday-580-SonyBDPS350BlurayDiscPlayer.html

Good luck finding them there. Sears and everyone else who post Black Friday ads are funny. They will have 1 or two if that just to get people to come in.

[ewto16]

Good luck finding them there. Sears and everyone else who post Black Friday ads are funny. They will have 1 or two if that just to get people to come in.

I realize that they will be hard (impossible) to find, but at least they are being advertised and it likely means that other stores will follow suit.

[burngwngs]

HD-TV's to drop big time:

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/108089

[JaylisJayP]

HD-TV's to drop big time:

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/108089

Pretty soon a 32" HDTV will be cheaper than the Universal remote to control it with.

[IceRat]

Can someone explain to me what the purpose of an 8k resolution restoration is for? http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/10/24/baraka-first-ever-8k-hd-restoration-blu-ray-disc-gets-ship-date/
I also have it netflixed to check it out and it will be here tomorrow...and thanks for the analytics, i'll see how it works
watch it and you will know

[HollandX]

I don't think one "watches" it. I think one "experiences" it.

:p

[IceRat]

80 GB PS3 @ Dell (US)
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Games/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A1985585

$399
use code PWXNZVNDRWWX1P for 15% off ($60) till 10/29
shipping is free

$339.99 final price shipped ... HOT

[oaktown2000]

Prime.....NOES finally showed up today....thanks :)

[PrimeBane]

Nice... that's two copies that landed safely. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I think my copy is here as well. I got a slip from the PO so I will let you know today

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

any others here using the $10 off a blu ray purchase from best buy for viewing the magnavox demo? I ended up with 4 of them, family members helping out. I got the following blu rays

IRON MAN $16
INCREDIBLE HULK $16
PAN'S LABRYNTH $9.99

[ewto16]

Save $100 when you buy a blu-ray player (PS3 included) and 4 WB blu-ray movies.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&ref_=amb_link_7767122_2&docId=1000279241&tag=bluraynews-20

[Tuckertank]

I think I read on Bluray.com that this was an error and the deal was not supposed to include PS3 and would be removed, still looks like it's up but doesn't take $100 off in cart.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just picked up Elf for $16 using the coupon

[Hanky Panky]

Noticed Dawn of the Dead (1979) is $14.99 at Best Buy this week....not sure about the PQ though.

[TastySweetNutz]

today was a recovery day from the 24 hours of doom in a tube (or flight across the ocean).

Tommorow the jets get here and we'll be busy for a little over a month. Then a couple more days of relaxation then heading back home. Not to bad.

Enjoy the UAE. If Qater is Disneyworld, UAE is Disneyland. :p

[JaylisJayP]

Noticed Dawn of the Dead (1979) is $14.99 at Best Buy this week....not sure about the PQ though.

The PQ is really good on this one considering the age and probable budget of it. Really a cool movie, I didn't know what to expect having never seen it, but I've watched it twice already and love it.

[PrimeBane]

For those that like the Steelbooks, such as myself, I stumbled across this today at highdefdigest.com

Canada / USA SteelBook™
The Dark Knight - Batman Cover Release date: December 9, 2008
The Dark Knight - Joker Cover Release date: December 9, 2008
The Dark Knight - Harvey Dent Cover Release date: December 9, 2008

Hopefully it comes to pass :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hey prime get me one of each if my FYE order diesnt get filled

[PrimeBane]

Will do :)

Hopefully if they are coming to Canada or the US the retailer is announced soon.

[IceRat]

wasn't looking to buy but have found it odd that you can't find a copy of The Omen (original) anywhere by me

[JaylisJayP]

Watched a few recently...

Primeval: What can I say about this one? It actually wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be. I mean, I finished it, so that says something. PQ was very, very good.

Point Break: Had never seen it. Love the movie now. PQ was pretty bad, or at least overwhelmingly flat. A few color pops here and there. Tons of nasty grain. This one hasn't aged so well. Keanu couldn't act back then, either.

Getting Speed Racer from Netflix today.....

[JaylisJayP]

Posted in social group for anyone interested.

[burngwngs]

For those that like the Steelbooks, such as myself, I stumbled across this today at highdefdigest.com

Canada / USA SteelBook™
The Dark Knight - Batman Cover Release date: December 9, 2008
The Dark Knight - Joker Cover Release date: December 9, 2008
The Dark Knight - Harvey Dent Cover Release date: December 9, 2008

Hopefully it comes to pass :)

no pics yet? I have to have the Joker one. I goota send you some american money:eek:

[Hanky Panky]

The PQ is really good on this one considering the age and probable budget of it. Really a cool movie, I didn't know what to expect having never seen it, but I've watched it twice already and love it.

Thx for the mini review...I consider it a classic so I'm considering grabbing it.

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

I went last night to use my last $10 blu ray coupon, grabbed I am Legend for $9.99, then the cashier hands the coupon back to me saying it is good till saturday. lol

[ewto16]

I've been too lazy to try and get one of these coupons. I suppose I should.

[PrimeBane]

no pics yet? I have to have the Joker one. I goota send you some american money:eek:

If they don't show up in the US, I can certainly try to get you a copy :)

I guess I'll be taking the morning off work... I have a feeling that if these show up only in Canada again, they will be HOT.

[grif32]

If they don't show up in the US, I can certainly try to get you a copy :)

I guess I'll be taking the morning off work... I have a feeling that if these show up only in Canada again, they will be HOT.

Now this is one I might snag in steelbook..

[ewto16]

I'd really like to see what they look like.

[Kleptos18]

So I went back to the mall tonite. That 103" plasma was hooked up to a PS3 with :eek: the yellow and red AV cords!!!

Wow.

[burngwngs]

If they don't show up in the US, I can certainly try to get you a copy :)

I guess I'll be taking the morning off work... I have a feeling that if these show up only in Canada again, they will be HOT.

Let me know what you find out. I want that for sure.;)

[PrimeBane]

I'd really like to see what they look like.

We all do :D

No pics yet, but if I stumble across them I'll be sure to post.

[Mack]

Anyone know if there will be a Hellboy II steel book?

[PrimeBane]

No word yet Mack.

[grif32]

So I went back to the mall tonite. That 103" plasma was hooked up to a PS3 with :eek: the yellow and red AV cords!!!

Wow.

LMAO thats what I thought. Sad because alot of people in this world have them hooked up like that.

[cflames89]

For those that like the Steelbooks, such as myself, I stumbled across this today at highdefdigest.com

Canada / USA SteelBook™
The Dark Knight - Batman Cover Release date: December 9, 2008
The Dark Knight - Joker Cover Release date: December 9, 2008
The Dark Knight - Harvey Dent Cover Release date: December 9, 2008

Hopefully it comes to pass :)

That is just damned redonkulous. I can not buy the same movie 3 times on any format.

[cflames89]

We all do :D

No pics yet, but if I stumble across them I'll be sure to post.

Have not heard or seen anything at work for them yet.

[cflames89]

Anyone know if there will be a Hellboy II steel book?

No idea what comes in the gift set, but $52.99 is overboard:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2156691&catid=24080

[PrimeBane]

LMAO thats what I thought. Sad because alot of people in this world have them hooked up like that.

And could be easily fixed if Sony would just put a 6 foot HDMI cord in with every PS3.

[PrimeBane]

Criterion Announces 'El Norte' for Blu-ray
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Criterion/Disc_Announcements/Criterion_Announces_El_Norte_for_Blu-ray/2205

Weinstein Planning January Blu-ray Release for 'Superhero Movie'
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Weinstein_Co./Disc_Announcements/Weinstein_Planning_January_Blu-ray_Release_for_Superhero_Movie/2207

[Kleptos18]

And could be easily fixed if Sony would just put a 6 foot HDMI cord in with every PS3.

Sony pry thinks they cost 120 bucks like all the other consumers out there who don't look around and just buy the ones at best buy.

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

not sure if this has been posted, someone emailed me saying best buy has a buy one get one sale going on for blu rays online, using this code. B1G1 haven't tried yet.

also ignore my ignorance, what is steel book?

[oaktown2000]

lol......do you want us to ignore your ignorance....or forgive it

That's like a double whammy of ignorance :D "Don't anybody answer this question I'm about to ask" :p

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

lol......do you want us to ignore your ignorance....or forgive it

ignore and answer, lol ass :p

[oaktown2000]

It's sorta like a collectors edition version....which comes all sealed in a hard tin case....some include little trinkets....or artbooks...or other crap.

[PrimeBane]

Steelbook.com
http://www.steelbook.com/forside/indexFlash.htm

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

It's sorta like a collectors edition version....which comes all sealed in a hard tin case....some include little trinkets....or artbooks...or other crap.

Thanks. Haven't seen one yet.

[ewto16]

not sure if this has been posted, someone emailed me saying best buy has a buy one get one sale going on for blu rays online, using this code. B1G1 haven't tried yet.

also ignore my ignorance, what is steel book?

Particular Blu-rays or all and what is the code?

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

Particular Blu-rays or all and what is the code?

He told me it was B1G1 but I am trying it now and it isn't working. Looking more into it, will update in a few.

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

I just did a google search and came up with the same code, but it won't work so I guess it's a dud.
:(

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

Anyone else here going to look for Black Friday Blu Ray deals?

So far all I see is Sears early bird
NATIONAL TREASURE 2 $18.99
SLEEPING BEAUTY $18.99

then select Blu Ray titles for $19.99

[ewto16]

Maybe Jay can update the first post of the thread with the various Black Friday deals, so that we can find them easier?

[HollandX]

I'd really like to see what they look like.

go to best buy.

look at bonds.

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

good site here.

http://tgiblackfriday.com/


Maybe Jay can update the first post of the thread with the various Black Friday deals, so that we can find them easier?

[ewto16]

go to best buy.

look at bonds.

I meant TDK ones specifically, though I forgot the Bond movies were in steelbook too. I might go check those out.

[Mack]

No idea what comes in the gift set, but $52.99 is overboard:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2156691&catid=24080

Or get it from Amazon for 45.95 dlvd :cool:

http://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-II-Golden-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B001F7MSF2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1225311993&sr=8-5

Well worth it IMO since it comes with the Golden Army mini-bust :)

[cflames89]

Or get it from Amazon for 45.95 dlvd :cool:

http://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-II-Golden-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B001F7MSF2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1225311993&sr=8-5

Well worth it IMO since it comes with the Golden Army mini-bust :)

Is that what it is, because usually we don't get stuff like that up here?

[PrimeBane]

I think BB Canada tends to get more of the bust packages like that than FS.

[PrimeBane]

For your reading pleasure... or displeasure

Blu-ray is dead - heckuva job, Sony!
http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=365&tag=nl.e550

[cflames89]

Meh, we will wait and see.

[PrimeBane]

We're seeing it right now aren't we? When a typical BD release does 4% of total sales of a movie, that should raise a few alarm bells.

IMO the author makes some very good points. This isn't VHS to DVD... the step from DVD to BD is much smaller. Companies can't employ the same wait and see strategy they did with the move to DVD.

I want to see BD become the next standard. Upconverted DVD just doesn't do it for me and I'm not patient enough to wait for a digital DL.

[PrimeBane]

Any of you fine gentlemen own Polk Audio Monitor 50 tower speakers? How do you like them?

[grif32]

Any of you fine gentlemen own Polk Audio Monitor 50 tower speakers? How do you like them?

Love them.

[PrimeBane]

What did you match them up with for your rear channels?

[grif32]

What did you match them up with for your rear channels?

M30's

CS1 or CS2 for the Center. I went with the CS2

[IceRat]

For your reading pleasure... or displeasure

Blu-ray is dead - heckuva job, Sony!
http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=365&tag=nl.e550
I think the author himself needs to put down the crack pipe
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2167/bdrevenuetrendoct19pc4.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

We're seeing it right now aren't we? When a typical BD release does 4% of total sales of a movie, that should raise a few alarm bells.

IMO the author makes some very good points. This isn't VHS to DVD... the step from DVD to BD is much smaller. Companies can't employ the same wait and see strategy they did with the move to DVD.

I want to see BD become the next standard. Upconverted DVD just doesn't do it for me and I'm not patient enough to wait for a digital DL.

The article does make good points, although I see another article that mentions upconverting DVD players but says nothing of HD audio. But anyway....

FOX is probably single-handedly killing blu-ray. Obviously not FOX alone, but the $40 catalog titles with no extras is above and beyond the easiest thing to point to and say, "Blu-ray sure as hell isn't worth that."

If you see Dude, Where's My Car on DVD for $3 at Wal-Mart, and for $40 on blu-ray at Best Buy....that hurts the entire image of blu-ray in people's minds.

[JaylisJayP]

That graph is what blu-ray has done over blu-ray in that period....yes it's trending up. I think the argument is has it missed its opportunity to really break into the masses and become "the standard". If it's not the standard, it'll remain niche (by definition) and eventually lose support as all previous formats before it have.

[IceRat]

That graph is what blu-ray has done over blu-ray in that period....yes it's trending up. I think the argument is has it missed its opportunity to really break into the masses and become "the standard". If it's not the standard, it'll remain niche (by definition) and eventually lose support as all previous formats before it have.
becoming the standard is not an overnight thing
as I understand BDs adoption rate is much higher in its early stages than was that of dvds

[johnnyknoxsvill]

The article does make good points, although I see another article that mentions upconverting DVD players but says nothing of HD audio. But anyway....

FOX is probably single-handedly killing blu-ray. Obviously not FOX alone, but the $40 catalog titles with no extras is above and beyond the easiest thing to point to and say, "Blu-ray sure as hell isn't worth that."

If you see Dude, Where's My Car on DVD for $3 at Wal-Mart, and for $40 on blu-ray at Best Buy....that hurts the entire image of blu-ray in people's minds.

You should forward that post over to fox ;)

[IceRat]

guess this hasn't been posted

FOX is releasing the following titles:

Little Miss Sunshine is being released on 2/3/09
Audio: English: 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio / Spanish & French: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Language: Dubbed & Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1

Episodes-Bonus Features: **Special Features:
*Directors Commentary by Jonathon Dayton and Valerie Faris

**Deleted Scenes

**Alternate Endings

**On the Road with the Hoovers: The Making of Little Miss Sunshine
**We're Gonna Make It... A session with Mychael Danna and DeVotchka
**Who Are The Hoovers?
**No One Gets Left Behind: The Music of Little Miss Sunshine

**Poster Gallery

**Till the End of Time Performed by DeVotchka From the Little Miss Sunshine Soundtrack

**Soundtrack Spot

Napoleon Dynamite is being released on 2/3/09
Audio: English: 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio / Spanish & French: 5.1 Dolby Surround
Language: Dubbed: English, French & Spanish / Subtitled: English, French & Spanish

Episodes-Bonus Features: **Special Features:
*Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Jared Hess, Actor JonHeder and Producer Jeremy Coon
*Cast Commentary by Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries and Tina Majorino

**Documentaries:
*World Premiere Jared Hess
*On Location: Napoleon Dynamite

**4 Deleted and Extended Scenes
**4 Extended/Alternate Scenes
**3 More Sweet Outtakes

**More Flippin Features:
*Casting Napoleon Dynamite-An Interview with Jory Weitz

**Audition Videos

**Peluca - The 2002 short film by Jared Hess which inspired Napoleon Dynamite

**Napoleon Sightings

**Utah State Fair Ads, TV Spots

**Still Gallery

**The Wedding of the Century!

**MTV On-Air Promos

Office Space is being released on 2/3/09

Audio: English: 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio, SDH, 5.1 Dolby Surround / Spanish & French: Dolby Surround
Language: Dubbed: English, French & Spanish / Subtitled: English & Spanish
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 1.85:1

Episodes-Bonus Features: **Deleted Scenes:
*Peter Lies to Lumbergh
*Happy Hour at Chotchkie's
*Peter GoesOff on Nina
*Tom's Mixed Heritage Called Into Question
*Milton and Bob, Peter's Revelation
*Lumbergh's Dead
*Another Lumberg

**Vignette/Documentary/Featurette:
*Out of the Office: An Office Space Retrospective with Mike Judge

**Theatrical Trailer

**Interactivity:
*Jump to Conclusions 2.0
*Grab the Stapler and Printer Beat-down
*Last Piece of Cake
*Whack-a-Drone
*Post-It Pandemonium
*The Apathy of Man: History Track


SIDEWAYS is being released on 2/3/09

Audio: English: 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio / Spanish & French: 5.1 DTS
Language: Dubbed & Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 1.85:1

Episodes-Bonus Features: **Forced Trailers: Little Miss Sunshine, Napoleon Dynamite, The French Connection, The Boondock Saints

**Commentary by Paul Gianmatti and Thomas Haden Church

**7 Deleted Scenes

**Featurettes: Behind the Scenes Featurette

**Project Searchlight
**Gag Reel
**Wrap Party Slide show reel

[avsfan21]

Yeah that seems like a pretty stupid argument really. Give it some time. It might crash, but that is only because Sony is doing so poorly right now. Although what Japanese company isnt. As more and more people upgrade to HDtvs more and more people there will be more and more people buying blu-ray. One a few random people are going to buy a blu-ray player for a standard tv. It is rather pointless. It might never over take DVDs, but it will become bigger and bigger. The prices need to go down on players and discs before they can really take off.

[someguy6000]

personally i think it's more important for the disk price to drop over the machine.

[freezerfuel]

Here's a sorta OT but sorta not since it has to do with receivers...

You know that little black wire that's packaged with a new receiver, used for connnecting to the FM input jack on the back to increase the FM signal... I can't find mine and my signal is really crapping out. Any idea what kind of wire that is; like could I just stick a stripped piece of speaker wire as a replacement or would my receiver like... explode or something?

[cflames89]

personally i think it's more important for the disk price to drop over the machine.

I don't think disc price is that huge of an issue. When I walk into work tomorrow, I can see The Incredible Hulk on DVD at $27.99 and on BD at $29.99. Really, 2 bucks is not a huge difference, even in a volatile market place.

[freezerfuel]

Bah, seems like these Blu-ray naysayers are really coming out of the woodwork now. That article was just as bad as the CNET one. All of them seem to focus on the price and how Blu-ray should be cheaper. Just how cheap is cheap? It's coming down in price... but give it time. I can go buy select catalogue titles for $13.99 and new releases for only a couple dollars more than the same DVD. That's not exactly raping the consumers wallet. And not ALL the players are "junk", some standalones are pretty damn good. A year ago the prices were pretty insane were they not?

Everybody wants everything dirt cheap thanks to Wal-Mart bargain bins and what's happening to the music industry... bah.

[JaylisJayP]

I don't think disc price is that huge of an issue. When I walk into work tomorrow, I can see The Incredible Hulk on DVD at $27.99 and on BD at $29.99. Really, 2 bucks is not a huge difference, even in a volatile market place.


The difference in price, especially a catalog title, is much greater. And really, the first week of release you could've bought Hulk on DVD for $15.99 at Best Buy and $26.99 on blu-ray.

[JaylisJayP]

I think another thing really hurting blu-ray is that people are just tired of waiting for all the big movies to come out. Yeah, we got Godfather 1 and 2 this year. So what, are we going to get 5 or less really big catalog titles a year?

Please, that's weak. All these studios now...all these crappy movies still being announced instead of the good stuff.

[PrimeBane]

I don't think disc price is that huge of an issue. When I walk into work tomorrow, I can see The Incredible Hulk on DVD at $27.99 and on BD at $29.99. Really, 2 bucks is not a huge difference, even in a volatile market place.

new releases for only a couple dollars more than the same DVD.

*note: the following depects Canadian pricing*

That's after the initial release... any savy shopper knows you can buy a new release DVD on the first day or even during the first week at a significant discount.

New release DVDs generally go for $19.99 or so on Tuesdays and sometimes throughout the week.

New release BDs are a completely different story. Most seem to hit in the $29.99 to $32.99 range depending on the store. Every so often one store might have a decent sale ($26.99) but those are few and far between.

I agree when the author says that new BD releases should be the SAME price as a new DVD release... this would help the format out tremendously IMO.

[PrimeBane]

becoming the standard is not an overnight thing
as I understand BDs adoption rate is much higher in its early stages than was that of dvds

Sure it is... the internets have spread the word (the PS3 BD trojan horse has a lot to do with that as well). :)

IMO BD still has a pretty significant uphill battle. Outside the video files and HT nuts such as ourselves I'm not so sure the rest of the public have that much interest in Blu-ray at this point in time. And at the rate technology changes, it seems like the window for a new technology gets smaller and smaller as the years go by.

[JaylisJayP]

Sure it is... the internets have spread the word (the PS3 BD trojan horse has a lot to do with that as well). :)

IMO BD still has a pretty significant uphill battle. Outside the video files and HT nuts such as ourselves I'm not so sure the rest of the public have that much interest in Blu-ray at this point in time. And at the rate technology changes, it seems like the window for a new technology gets smaller and smaller as the years go by.


It's just so funny to me, and it goes to show how stupid people really are, because they're buying up these HDTVs all over the place now, but.......how much of their experience with those TVs are really even in HD? Most people still think just owning the HDTV means they're watching HD.

[oldboy26]

I don't think disc price is that huge of an issue. When I walk into work tomorrow, I can see The Incredible Hulk on DVD at $27.99 and on BD at $29.99. Really, 2 bucks is not a huge difference, even in a volatile market place.

yeah, at my local walmart the 2 disc Hulk is 21.99 while the Blu Ray is $24.99....3 dollars more for the HD version.(i do not include the $13 version because that has no features which people wanting blu ray would expect). I don't mind paying $20-25 for Blu Ray if the movie is worth it(iron man, hulk, dark knight, hellboy 2!!) Then others i'll just buy used at my local game store that sells them for $10 used, $18 new(sad thing is they only get walmarts left overs so if walmart wants all the hulks, the game store won't have it for a few weeks if not months until walmart doesn't want any more copies...though they usually get most new dvds ans those are only $10 new!)

[PrimeBane]

It's just so funny to me, and it goes to show how stupid people really are, because they're buying up these HDTVs all over the place now, but.......how much of their experience with those TVs are really even in HD? Most people still think just owning the HDTV means they're watching HD.

This add for HD in Canada sums it up perfectly for probably 50% of HD television owners.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT5HGkfWlII

[cochese75]

its BRD guys, geez.....





:spawnorb:

[IceRat]

Here's a sorta OT but sorta not since it has to do with receivers...

You know that little black wire that's packaged with a new receiver, used for connnecting to the FM input jack on the back to increase the FM signal... I can't find mine and my signal is really crapping out. Any idea what kind of wire that is; like could I just stick a stripped piece of speaker wire as a replacement or would my receiver like... explode or something?
yes a regular piece of speaker wire will serve the same purpose and should work just fine

Sure it is... the internets have spread the word (the PS3 BD trojan horse has a lot to do with that as well). :)

IMO BD still has a pretty significant uphill battle. Outside the video files and HT nuts such as ourselves I'm not so sure the rest of the public have that much interest in Blu-ray at this point in time. And at the rate technology changes, it seems like the window for a new technology gets smaller and smaller as the years go by.
I don't disagree that there is a battle to be fought ... but the same battle needed to be fought in the transition from VHS to DVD ... it is a matter of educating people and letting them see the benefits (however small and large). The added obstacle is the addition of extra hardware upgrades (tv) and the muddying of the waters (720P, 1080i, 1080p) but like I said it is a "process" of education and even though dvd gave you better PQ than VHS, you couldn't fully take advantage of that if you were still using your old b&w 19" tv.

[PrimeBane]

Honestly though, who still used a 19" B&W tv around 2001 when DVD hit it's stride? :p

It's the leap from DVD to BD that doesn't have a lot of people convinced... I personally think they're nuts (that or need better glasses). VHS to DVD was like night and day for me... DVD to BD (and HD DVD) has been more like sunrise to midmorning.

[PrimeBane]

its BDR guys, geez.....


:spawnorb:

Is that the french abreviation?

Blu Disk Ray ;)

[IceRat]

the argument to BD from DVD is harder to make since so many have so much money tied into their collections. With dvd we moved away from a rental model to an ownership model. Many don't want to replace that existing investment especially at the higher prices we see at the early stages of the format. BC must continue to be emphasised as well as noting dvd could/should see improvement in playing on a BD player in many cases.

Much like the cd, the growth of the format and the eventual affordability and ownership of a collection makes it difficult for many to want to transition to a new format/media.

[cochese75]

Is that the french abreviation?

Blu Disk Ray ;)

woops..:D:o




:spawnorb: