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

[PrimeBane]

I think I'm getting a Panny TH-50PZ800U for my parents for Christmas. They want an HDTV. Any opinions? Does anyone have it? How is the glare on it? I hear that can be an issue.

That model has the antireflective coat on it... it works very well IMO.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs/model.TH-50PZ800U_11002_7000000000000005702

Looks like a winner to me. :)

[HollandX]

I think I'm getting a Panny TH-50PZ800U for my parents for Christmas. They want an HDTV. Any opinions? Does anyone have it? How is the glare on it? I hear that can be an issue.

Damn.

I wish I birthed you.

[ewto16]

Yeah, I have a buddy that has the 58" TV, but I've only gotten to see it for about 15 minutes. Still it looked great in those 15 minutes.

Best part is I have a hookup on the price. I get it for about $800 less than the price on Panasonic's site.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

The best Bond movie of all time....

http://www.swschwedt.de/kunden/bondnet/pictures/goldeneye.JPG

Cannot wait for that Blu-ray to hit!! :D

The N64 game was better then the movie

[Hanky Panky]

Izabella Scorupco... she is pretty yummy :D

http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/images/izabella_scorupco1.jpg

SUHWEET MOTHER OF PEARL! :eek:

*Googles Izabella and grabs kleenex box*

[JaylisJayP]

Damn that Bond set for $65 is very tempting on Amazon Goldbox. Those movies are intriguing. Don't know how many times I would watch them or if they are any good or not.

I just saw it was both for $65...that's a crazy deal.

[grif32]

I just saw it was both for $65...that's a crazy deal.

LOL yeah thats why I posted it and was surprised no-one jumped on it. One heal of a deal.

[IceRat]

I think I'm getting a Panny TH-50PZ800U for my parents for Christmas. They want an HDTV. Any opinions? Does anyone have it? How is the glare on it? I hear that can be an issue.
why not go with the 720p version (TH-50PX80U)
works just fine for me

[SBrooks1]

Just pulled the trigger on the 2 Bond box sets on Amazon. Plus I signed up for Amazon Prime and paid $4 for one day shipping. That's a pretty sweet deal to have the option of $4 one day shipping on any one item.

[SBrooks1]

Also picked up Batman: The Movie tonight at BB. They dropped the retail price to $24.99 which made my discount $21.99. Much better than the previous $35 Fox retail.

[JaylisJayP]

I think I'm getting a Panny TH-50PZ800U for my parents for Christmas. They want an HDTV. Any opinions? Does anyone have it? How is the glare on it? I hear that can be an issue.

Don't know much about that specific TV, but...

Panasonic = good.

[freezerfuel]

Wow no-one jumped on the Bonds BR deal on amazon?? To good to pass up for $10/BR..

Awesome deal. I wouldn't mind owning them all but it's low priority right now. Besides, I already own the best one (Casino Royale). Can't wait to see Quantum of Solace.

[freezerfuel]

Anyone here NOT seen Dark Knight yet? (other than me)

I'm kinda glad I held out, I get to watch it in HD beauty from start to finish undisturbed in the comfort of my own home. I've even avoided most of the trailers and TV spots for it too.

[JaylisJayP]

99% of the time I would agree it's probably worth waiting to see the blu-ray, but in the case of the Dark Knight, the theater experience was really something.

[HollandX]

Anyone here NOT seen Dark Knight yet? (other than me)

I'm kinda glad I held out, I get to watch it in HD beauty from start to finish undisturbed in the comfort of my own home. I've even avoided most of the trailers and TV spots for it too.

spoiler: batman fights the joker.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone else start and update their Blu-ray collection on Blu-ray.com? I just finished mine...

http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?member=SBrooks1

I don't like how they have box sets listed as owning one title. So for the Bond box sets I just bought I added the separate releases. Same with the Ocean's movies.

[vicnsand]

99% of the time I would agree it's probably worth waiting to see the blu-ray, but in the case of the Dark Knight, the theater experience was really something.

Yes. To boot, there was enough action and suspense that it kept all the stupid teens in the theatre distracted from their cell phone calls, yapping, fooling around, and disturbing other people during the entire movie.

[grif32]

Yes. To boot, there was enough action and suspense that it kept all the stupid teens in the theatre distracted from their cell phone calls, yapping, fooling around, and disturbing other people during the entire movie.

Teens, heck when I go its the adults that are getting bad about that stuff.

[thaderules]

99% of the time I would agree it's probably worth waiting to see the blu-ray, but in the case of the Dark Knight, the theater experience was really something.

I'd have to agree with Jay. Dark Knight was the best IMAX experience I had because of the epic shots and awesome sound. One gunshot in particular stood out. :D

[WingNut 25]

I missed the gold box deal. I would have been very tempted to pull the trigger on that one. I've always wanted to see the old Bond movies.

Picked up Incredible Hulk and Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks 2 yesterday. BB has The D for $12.99. No tag, just rings up for that price.

Now time to decide if I'm gonna get Tropic Thunder this week. Definitely buying Wall E.

[Chugga]

I've been looking for the Tenacious D movie and couldn't find it. Your BB had it? I'm hoping they just put it out late.

[cflames89]

Picked up Sin City and Daredevil today.

Daredevil was tagged at $36.99 but rang up at $19.99, and Sin City was $11 and change with my discount. :D

[WingNut 25]

I've been looking for the Tenacious D movie and couldn't find it. Your BB had it? I'm hoping they just put it out late.

It was actually on an endcap by the new releases.

[cflames89]

Anyone else start and update their Blu-ray collection on Blu-ray.com? I just finished mine...

http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?member=SBrooks1

I don't like how they have box sets listed as owning one title. So for the Bond box sets I just bought I added the separate releases. Same with the Ocean's movies.

Just did this, mine pales big time in comparison though. :o

http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?member=cflames89

[TheCollectorStop]

I'd have to agree with Jay. Dark Knight was the best IMAX experience I had because of the epic shots and awesome sound. One gunshot in particular stood out. :D

Was it really that much better? I love IMAX and try to go see an IMAX every month or so, but read that Dark Knight IMAX only had 15 minutes of actual IMAX so I didnt check it out.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone else start and update their Blu-ray collection on Blu-ray.com? I just finished mine...

http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?member=SBrooks1

I don't like how they have box sets listed as owning one title. So for the Bond box sets I just bought I added the separate releases. Same with the Ocean's movies.

i had my whole collection on DVDspot and then they shut the site down. I'm not going through the trouble to list the whole thing again, although they are a nice tool.

[SBrooks1]

i had my whole collection on DVDspot and then they shut the site down. I'm not going through the trouble to list the whole thing again, although they are a nice tool.

You should do it again on there. You can tag titles you own that you consider "for sale" or "for trade". If all of it did that on here we could search each other's collections for possible sales or trades.

[JaylisJayP]

This might be a really stupid question, but is it only blu-rays you can list, or can you list DVDs and HD DVDs, too? I have too many HD DVDs to leave that part of my collection out of cataloging.

[cflames89]

Just Blu-rays from what I have seen.

[JaylisJayP]

Never ordered from here but thought I'd share. Sale for both HD DVDs and blu-rays. HD DVDs for top tier titles start at $1.99. Blu-rays start at $9.99. I think it's a two-day sale.

http://www.inetvideo.com/

[TheRedOx]

Never ordered from here but thought I'd share. Sale for both HD DVDs and blu-rays. HD DVDs for top tier titles start at $1.99. Blu-rays start at $9.99. I think it's a two-day sale.

http://www.inetvideo.com/

I picked up Anchorman (HD-DVD) for $1.99, this deal was on slickdeals on Friday. Seems okay, I've received a confirmation and invoice so far. I can let you guys know when it arrives.
I'm still looking for Grand Prix (HD-DVD) if anyone sees it for under $10. I know it was $9.99 on Amazon for a week but I didn't bite and now the price is up again, wish I'd grabbed it.

[PrimeBane]

Picked up Sin City and Daredevil today.

Daredevil was tagged at $36.99 but rang up at $19.99, and Sin City was $11 and change with my discount. :D

I see they have the $19.99 price up on the website... perhaps I'll pick it up today. :)

[grif32]

Picked up Kung Fu Panda on BR today at target for $19..

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah Target has that, Indy 4 and Iron Man for $19 each. Good deal.

[cflames89]

I see they have the $19.99 price up on the website... perhaps I'll pick it up today. :)

I walked up to one of my entertainment guys yesterday and was like, what is up with this?

He replied that he knew about it but obviuosly no one re-tagged it.

D'oh!!!

[TheRedOx]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-50-Series-5-Plasma-HDTV-PN50A550/sem/rpsm/oid/208372/bundleId/21146/rpem/ccd/bundleDetail.do?intcid=ListPageBundleTextLink&linkid=j13459594k3787&affiliateid=k3787&mid=FW79ijae

Incredible deal ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
50" Samsung Plasma and XBox 360 Holiday bundle for $999

[JaylisJayP]

Target's Black Friday ad out is out. Didn't see a single blu-ray deal.

[grif32]

Yeah Target has that, Indy 4 and Iron Man for $19 each. Good deal.

Yeah some great deals. Thats why I am waiting on buying new release's. This is the time of the year for some weekly deals. I have so many movies to catch up on anyway I can wait to snag deals like this.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Target's Black Friday ad out is out. Didn't see a single blu-ray deal.

I saw this too, very dissapointed. Also no mention of and BD's in Kmarts BF ad either. Now we wait till we see the real BestBuy and Fry's ad's. I think the BB ad we saw is going to be for Wisconsin only.

[ewto16]

why not go with the 720p version (TH-50PX80U)
works just fine for me

Because I can get the 1080p one for probably the same retail price as the 720p. Not sure what I could get the 720p one for.

[ewto16]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-50-Series-5-Plasma-HDTV-PN50A550/sem/rpsm/oid/208372/bundleId/21146/rpem/ccd/bundleDetail.do?intcid=ListPageBundleTextLink&linkid=j13459594k3787&affiliateid=k3787&mid=FW79ijae

Incredible deal ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
50" Samsung Plasma and XBox 360 Holiday bundle for $999

I could get that and give the TV to my parents and keep the 360 for me. :D

I'm really struggling at chossing between this TV and the Panny now. The Samsung gets good ratings as well and would be cheaper than the Panny.

Now my question becomes is the Panny worth $700 more than the Samsung?

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I picked up Kiss Of The Dragon for 14 bucks at WM today. They had a whole section of 14 dollar BDs, and Stargate and T2 were 10 bucks.

[TheRedOx]

I could get that and give the TV to my parents and keep the 360 for me. :D

I'm really struggling at chossing between this TV and the Panny now. The Samsung gets good ratings as well and would be cheaper than the Panny.

Now my question becomes is the Panny worth $700 more than the Samsung?

That Samsung is the highest rated Plasma set, better than the Panasonics according to most reviews but not by much.
The other problem with that deal is that almost everyone is out of 360's.

[Chevy Man 22]

Is it true that when upgrading from a standard tv to a WS or HDTV that you should double the size to make up for the difference you are losing from top to bottom as they are wider but not as tall ??

For instance if I have a standard say 19" then I should look for a 37" WS or HD set ?

[grif32]

Is it true that when upgrading from a standard tv to a WS or HDTV that you should double the size to make up for the difference you are losing from top to bottom as they are wider but not as tall ??

For instance if I have a standard say 19" then I should look for a 37" WS or HD set ?

All depends on how far you are sitting away from it.

[mikedanger]

no wonder circiut city is failing...they had MK vs DC in today's add for $49 and it even said "available today", so i figured i'd give them a chance. i went in and didn't see it, so i tracked someone down and he said they were back at customer service...he grabbed a copy for me and it wouldn't ring up. he looked at me and said, "well it's not in the system so i can't sell it to tou." i then told him to grab today's flyer and a manager...the manager came over(wearing a pink tony romo jersey) and tells me the same thing, but she says they can hold it for me until tuesday(when she assumes it will be in the system. i tell her no thank you and ask to take the add with me and promptly go to best buy and have them price match it...not a problem. it's what i should have done in the 1st place...

[Chevy Man 22]

All depends on how far you are sitting away from it.

Well I guess it would be no further than the current set I have now so I'd say around 10-12 ft. maybe :confused:

[JaylisJayP]

I picked up Kiss Of The Dragon for 14 bucks at WM today. They had a whole section of 14 dollar BDs, and Stargate and T2 were 10 bucks.

I heard they really screwed this one up. Worst picture quality of any blu-ray...supposedly. Never bought or rented the blu-ray.

Hell of a movie, though. Had the DVD a while back.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Kung Fu Panda today. Fun movie, and as you'd guess amazing PQ.

[JaylisJayP]

Is it true that when upgrading from a standard tv to a WS or HDTV that you should double the size to make up for the difference you are losing from top to bottom as they are wider but not as tall ??

For instance if I have a standard say 19" then I should look for a 37" WS or HD set ?


All TV inch sizes are measured diagonally - so I'm pretty sure you're getting the same surface area, it's just going to look different because it's not as high.

That said, I do tend to think a 32" widescreen seems smaller than my old 32" tube - but that might just be me.

Anyway, here's my advice. Whatever size of TV you're thinking of getting, go 8" larger. You'll thank me.

[JaylisJayP]

I saw this too, very dissapointed. Also no mention of and BD's in Kmarts BF ad either. Now we wait till we see the real BestBuy and Fry's ad's. I think the BB ad we saw is going to be for Wisconsin only.

Fry's does me no good...wish it did.

I think I'm done waiting for the ads. They've all sucked so far, and not just for blu-rays. There's zero chance we'll get a B2G1 or anything like that at these stores, they'll throw out a $5 or $7 discount off select titles that I could get for that price today at Amazon or ebay.

Here's a big middle finger to the brick and mortar stores. :D

[NCStateWolfpack33]

I heard they really screwed this one up. Worst picture quality of any blu-ray...supposedly. Never bought or rented the blu-ray.

Hell of a movie, though. Had the DVD a while back.
I'll let you know tomorrow when I watch it. Had the DVD and I let someone borrow it, now its missing. I figured what the heck, filler for my collection.

[JaylisJayP]

I'll let you know tomorrow when I watch it. Had the DVD and I let someone borrow it, now its missing. I figured what the heck, filler for my collection.

This was enough to keep me away from it. From DVDtalk.com

Video
Arriving in a 1080p, AVC/MPEG-4 Encoded, 2:35:1 Widescreen Aspect Ratio, Kiss of the Dragon, unfortunately I might add, marks the first real disappointing Fox Blu-Ray title.
The problem I had here is that so much of the transfer felt like a SD-DVD transfer. Detail is horrendous with so many areas requiring the viewer to either squint or simply not try to see what's going on. The lighting effects were soft and dark (as are the locales), never giving the viewer any assistance what so ever. Resolution is also another problem here, as Kiss of the Dragon never has that HD type transfer that we expect. This was extremely odd too because the first 10-15 minutes actually looked pretty damn good.
Color usage was severely affected by the aforementioned lighting issues. Colors were never bright, clear or easy to consistently make out. A majority of the sequences were gloomy and drab looking, possibly which was done on purpose. This was quite the odd choice Fox decided on as part of their initial wave of titles, as Kiss of the Dragon never fully looks impressive.


And from High-def digest....

The Video: Sizing Up the Picture

Presented in 1080p with the MPEG-2 codec, 'Kiss of the Dragon' is a visual mess. This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing, but the standard-def edition of this film has a higher quality print that's shockingly more stable.
The first thing you'll notice on this high definition transfer is that there is a green sheen overlayed across the entire palette of the film. This one was so bad that it sent me bounding behind my HDTV to make sure something wasn't wrong with my setup. The green haze bleaches explosions into dull yellow flames, transforms skin tones into flat and sickly plastic, and mucks up outdoor scenes with pale skies and repulsively unnatural plant life. Once you get used to 'Kiss of the Dragon' taking residence with Agent Smith inside the matrix, you'll find yourself distracted by the dirt, scratches, and white speckles that haunt your screen. More vibrant than the film itself, these blemishes appear en masse in the surveillance room during the hotel assassination scene, in the inspector's car during a chase into a French tunnel, in the skies of almost every wide shot of Paris, and -- most distinctly -- during the scene in which Jian is threatened by Jessica's pimp. Keep peering through the thin veil of salt and pepper as Jian battles this shirtless fighter and you may even catch image trails on his arms and legs that cause the entire image to stutter.
As you work to ignore the substandard print, you'll notice the inconsistent contrast levels throughout the movie, sometimes from shot to shot. Take note of the bright walls when Jian is attacked in the bathroom near the beginning of the movie -- you can clearly see the transfer is unable to stabilize the shot's brightness and it produces an effect similar to the fluttering you see when staring at a florescent light bulb.
Worst of all, the transfer exhibits washed out colors, a softness that eliminates fine detail, and the visual quality of an eighties flick at best. This is best exemplified by the hospital scene where Jian has a conversation with an injured Jessica -- the image is so flat that all dimension is lost and nothing on the screen attracts your attention. There are rare instances of nice color saturation, such as Jessica's red leather coat in Chinatown, but moments later, pools of blood are dull and practically black. Overall, my experience watching 'Kiss of the Dragon' on Blu-ray was reminiscent of going to the dollar theater when I was in high school and watching a tattered print that had already made its rounds at more prominent theaters in the area. It's that bad.


But then again, DVDTown gave it a 9/10 for PQ, so go figure.

Goes to show the reviewers are so all over the map you can't trust any of them.

[PrimeBane]

Now my question becomes is the Panny worth $700 more than the Samsung?

IMO... no, it isn't. Get the Sammy with that sort of savings.

[IceRat]

Watched Kung Fu Panda today. Fun movie, and as you'd guess amazing PQ.
ditto ... gotta love free BDs at the library

[Kevo Head]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-50-Series-5-Plasma-HDTV-PN50A550/sem/rpsm/oid/208372/bundleId/21146/rpem/ccd/bundleDetail.do?intcid=ListPageBundleTextLink&linkid=j13459594k3787&affiliateid=k3787&mid=FW79ijae

Incredible deal ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
50" Samsung Plasma and XBox 360 Holiday bundle for $999

Coming up as $1499...Am I not doing something right here?

[avsfan21]

It was 999 earlier. I guess they cut back the sale.

[SBrooks1]

Anyone catch Wizard of Oz this weekend on TBS HD? It's in 4:3 (nice to see they didn't broadcast it in stretch-o-vision) and looks really really good.

[Barry Sanders]

Good price on a Sharp Blu Ray Player 161.99 till 6 am here is the link. ;)

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05757968000P?sid=I008440001000010031 2&aff=Y

[MarkG]

picked up the new Indy movie, Iron Man, and Kung Fu Panda this evening. At $19 each I couldn't pass.
I want to get the new DC vs Mortal Kombat...anyone know the best place to pick it up at?

[thaderules]

First review of Dark Knight. I guess the ratio changes like IMAX:

http://www.homecinemachoice.com/Playback/blu-ray/The+Dark+Knight+BD

[grif32]

Well I guess it would be no further than the current set I have now so I'd say around 10-12 ft. maybe :confused:

Then I would go with a 50' screen sitting at that distance. Like Jay said take your # double it and add 8". Its not as easy as doubling your current tube TV size.

[burngwngs]

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!! I missed a HUGE ONE. Both 007 BD Box sets for $64.95 on a one day deal.

How can this happen to me? did any of you guys get a chance to enjoy this deal?
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/Amazon_Gold_Box_Deal:_Bond_Blu-ray_Six-Pack_-_TODAY_ONLY!/2257

[SBrooks1]

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!! I missed a HUGE ONE. Both 007 BD Box sets for $64.95 on a one day deal.

How can this happen to me? did any of you guys get a chance to enjoy this deal?
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/Amazon_Gold_Box_Deal:_Bond_Blu-ray_Six-Pack_-_TODAY_ONLY!/2257 (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/Amazon_Gold_Box_Deal:_Bond_Blu-ray_Six-Pack_-_TODAY_ONLY%21/2257)

I snagged it and both sets are arriving today :D

[burngwngs]

I snagged it and both sets are arriving today :D

ok, well now I hate you...........Officially:mad:








:p

[grif32]

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!! I missed a HUGE ONE. Both 007 BD Box sets for $64.95 on a one day deal.

How can this happen to me? did any of you guys get a chance to enjoy this deal?
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/Amazon_Gold_Box_Deal:_Bond_Blu-ray_Six-Pack_-_TODAY_ONLY!/2257

LOL i posted here for you guys and I think Sbrooks was the only to snag the deal. I dont care for bonds thats why I passed.

[cflames89]

LOL i posted here for you guys and I think Sbrooks was the only to snag the deal. I dont care for bonds thats why I passed.

Same. Have never been a huge Bond fan.

[SBrooks1]

These original Batman movie UK Blu-ray covers are beautiful! I hope Warner uses these for the US releases!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928403-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928362-2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928323-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928282-1.jpg

[ewto16]

Coming up as $1499...Am I not doing something right here?

I can't get the deal to come up at all.

[grif32]

I can't get the deal to come up at all.

It was a quick deal. It came up for me. But it didnt last long. I almost jumped on it. That was a sick deal.

[ewto16]

I printed that deal off of their website. In the ad flyer, it is $1499, which isn't a great deal. Web site still has it as $999.

[burngwngs]

These original Batman movie UK Blu-ray covers are beautiful! I hope Warner uses these for the US releases!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928403-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928362-2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928323-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928282-1.jpg

They Never do. I also prefer the UK covert most of the time as well.:cool:

[cflames89]

These original Batman movie UK Blu-ray covers are beautiful! I hope Warner uses these for the US releases!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928403-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928362-2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928323-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928282-1.jpg

Dayum, those do look sweet!!!!!!!!

Would look even cooler as SteelBooks.

[SBrooks1]

ok, well now I hate you...........Officially:mad:

ooooh, sick burn :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1117081108.jpg

[PrimeBane]

These original Batman movie UK Blu-ray covers are beautiful! I hope Warner uses these for the US releases!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928403-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928362-2.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928323-1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1226928282-1.jpg

Awesome covers, but I have zero desire to own any of those movies... they were all pretty meh IMO.

[SBrooks1]

Awesome covers, but I have zero desire to own any of those movies... they were all pretty meh IMO.

You even think the original with Keaton and Jack Nicholson is meh? It's kind of campy but I think it holds it's own even today.

[cflames89]

You even think the original with Keaton and Jack Nicholson is meh? It's kind of campy but I think it holds it's own even today.

I agree. Batman was pretty damn good for it's time. The others drop big time in value after that, but at a good price, they will all find a way into my collection.

[PrimeBane]

You even think the original with Keaton and Jack Nicholson is meh? It's kind of campy but I think it holds it's own even today.

I saw it when it came out in theatres way back when with my dad... I remember being very underwelmed even then.

Perhaps age has improoved it, but I won't buy it to find out.

[ewto16]

Deal no longer lives on the CC.com web site. I think I'm going to have zero luck.

[ewto16]

I saw it when it came out in theatres way back when with my dad... I remember being very underwelmed even then.

Perhaps age has improoved it, but I won't buy it to find out.

Loved the first two as a kid. Not so good watching them now. If you didn't like them then, you won't now.

[Hanky Panky]

I noticed we're now getting blu-freebie offers as Best Buy is offering a free shirt with a blu purchase :)

Best Buy
Blu - $27.99 with free t-shirt
http://i38.tinypic.com/25tw50z.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/zljkp.jpg

[cochese75]

hahah booty sweat



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Watched Hellboy 2 Friday night... I still like 2 better than 1 :D

PQ is fantastic and the AQ is also top notch... I actually had to turn the receiver down for most of the film as it's a very loud movie.

[cflames89]

I noticed we're now getting blu-freebie offers as Best Buy is offering a free shirt with a blu purchase :)

Best Buy
Blu - $27.99 with free t-shirt
http://i38.tinypic.com/25tw50z.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/zljkp.jpg

I would kill for a Booty Sweat t-shirt.

[PrimeBane]

$128 Magnavox BD player from WM on Blackfriday :eek:

http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/14/news/companies/walmart_blackfriday/index.htm?cnn=yes

I don't think I'd use one for my main setup, but this would be a perfect player for the bedroom or secondary tv. :)

[cflames89]

Watched Hellboy 2 Friday night... I still like 2 better than 1 :D

PQ is fantastic and the AQ is also top notch... I actually had to turn the receiver down for most of the film as it's a very loud movie.

Yeah, I have heard it is quite loud at home.

[grif32]

$128 Magnavox BD player from WM on Blackfriday :eek:

http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/14/news/companies/walmart_blackfriday/index.htm?cnn=yes

I don't think I'd use one for my main setup, but this would be a perfect player for the bedroom or secondary tv. :)

IMHO it makes little sense at least from my perspective to pick up a 1.1 player. Not when profile 2.0 players are readily available for $200 and less

[Kevo Head]

I have a TV purchasing question. Should I but a TV on BF, with the money I have now ($750) or wait until the Big Game sales, and pick one up with the money I will have amassed 'til then?

[burngwngs]

ooooh, sick burn :D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/1117081108.jpg

Those look deffective. You should send them to me so I can test them for you.;)

[grif32]

I have a TV purchasing question. Should I but a TV on BF, with the money I have now ($750) or wait until the Big Game sales, and pick one up with the money I will have amassed 'til then?

I would wait. Some pretty good sales coming. Wait and save up for the best TV possible.

[civictyperboy]

I have a TV purchasing question. Should I but a TV on BF, with the money I have now ($750) or wait until the Big Game sales, and pick one up with the money I will have amassed 'til then?

You buy what you can afford when you can afford it...I waited for a year and a half to buy a TV...usually the sales are similar, it just sucks during the super bowl you know new TVs are right around the corner...

[ewto16]

I'd probably wait unless you see a TV for $750 that you really like and is good. I wouldn't buy a lower end TV just to get one.

[Hanky Panky]

Noticed the Phillips and Magnavox 42" 1080p tv's are now priced $849 at Target. :)

[Kevo Head]

Alright, thanks for the input. I was going to jump on that 360 and TV deal, and sell my friend the 360...but alas, no good.

[ewto16]

Denied at Circuit City on the Samsung TV deal. Said it was an error on the website and that there was an ad correction for it. Tried to argue that I printed it from the web site and there was no correction there, but it didn't matter.

Blacks on that TV are not that good though.

[ewto16]

Alright, thanks for the input. I was going to jump on that 360 and TV deal, and sell my friend the 360...but alas, no good.

That deal is dead.

[ewto16]

Blu ray coming to Redbox...

http://www.redbox.com/Titles/AvailableTitles.aspx#Genre&page=1&sort=1&titleName=&pageSize=10&genreId=1022

[Kevo Head]

I'd probably wait unless you see a TV for $750 that you really like and is good. I wouldn't buy a lower end TV just to get one.

If memory serves me right, it was like a 42" Philips or something...but I don't know of any Dell Homes near me.

[IceRat]

Dayum, those do look sweet!!!!!!!!

Would look even cooler as SteelBooks.
and would be even better with good movies in them

[cflames89]

and would be even better with good movies in them

Well, we can't ask for too much now, can we?

[PrimeBane]

6 foot 28 AWG HDMI 1.3a cable (purple) for $2.93 at monoprice.com
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=4025&seq=1&format=2

:D

[ewto16]

I love that place for cables.

[ewto16]

Prime, any more info on the TDK steelbooks yet?

[Hanky Panky]

Noticed Sam Goody is offering a DK steelbook offer...

http://www.samgoody.com/The-Dark-Knight--WS---2-Discs---Steelbook---Special-Edition---f-y-e--Exclusive--Front-Page_stcVVproductId54879259VVcatId463278VVviewprod.htm

[PrimeBane]

Prime, any more info on the TDK steelbooks yet?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2159389&catid=24079

What you see is what you get... with any luck the price will go down to $29.99 plus tax on release week, but I'm not holding my breath at this point.

[ewto16]

Ugh, I hate that cover....

[cflames89]

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2159389&catid=24079

What you see is what you get... with any luck the price will go down to $29.99 plus tax on release week, but I'm not holding my breath at this point.

Wall-E and Tropic Thunder are not dropping in price this week, so could be interesting.

[PrimeBane]

Wall-E doesn't really puzzle me at the Disney releases tend to $32.99 at FS or BB... Tropic Thunder worries me a bit as it's PM/DM and they've been pretty good about dropping the price to $29.99.

Stupid Canadian dollar :mad:

[PrimeBane]

My biggest fear right now is that they're going to impose a limit on the number you can buy in store... I know there have been people buying anywhere from 20 to 50 copies of the IM and Indian Jones SBs at some stores... I'm almost positive that unless they ramped up production on these (and I really hope they did) they won't last the day in most major centers.

[cflames89]

Wall-E doesn't really puzzle me at the Disney releases tend to $32.99 at FS or BB... Tropic Thunder worries me a bit as it's PM/DM and they've been pretty good about dropping the price to $29.99.

Stupid Canadian dollar :mad:

Yeah, it does suck, but we will just have to wait and see for future releases.

[cflames89]

My biggest fear right now is that they're going to impose a limit on the number you can buy in store... I know there have been people buying anywhere from 20 to 50 copies of the IM and Indian Jones SBs at some stores... I'm almost positive that unless they ramped up production on these (and I really hope they did) they won't last the day in most major centers.

Hell, I am not even in a major center and I don't expect it to last till 5pm. I don't see a limit happening, as we talked about it when Indy got released. The way we look at it is, either you buy 5 once or 1 five times.

[ewto16]

Are the Steelbooks really that popular? Truthfully I never really heard of them until we started talking about them in this thread. I assume it is something that sells on Ebay.

[PrimeBane]

I wouldn't say they're hugely popular... these ones are hot because they're not available in the US, so it's the whole supply and demand thing.

If these FS exclusive BD steelbooks were available at BB in the US, they wouldn't be as popular IMO.

Personally, I do like the steelbook case better than the cheap plastic cases, but not at a huge markup.

[SBrooks1]

Steelbooks blow....do not want

[ewto16]

Is the regular Blu-ray cover the same? I looked quickly and I thought it was. Really they could have done a ton of other covers that would be better.

[ewto16]

I wouldn't say they're hugely popular... these ones are hot because they're not available in the US, so it's the whole supply and demand thing.

If these FS exclusive BD steelbooks were available at BB in the US, they wouldn't be as popular IMO.

Personally, I do like the steelbook case better than the cheap plastic cases, but not at a huge markup.

Well, if they are at FYE it looks like they are slowly starting to creep down here. From what I saw of the IM and Indy ones, I'd pay a couple extra bucks to have the steelbook.

[cflames89]

Are the Steelbooks really that popular? Truthfully I never really heard of them until we started talking about them in this thread. I assume it is something that sells on Ebay.

Pretty much everyone I have seen at work has sold better than the regular case. Also, previous movies that have had SteelBooks are impossible to find in most stores.

[cflames89]

Is the regular Blu-ray cover the same? I looked quickly and I thought it was. Really they could have done a ton of other covers that would be better.

I would be very surprised if it ends up as the same cover. None have been that way yet.

[WingNut 25]

Fry's has Wall E for $24.99 for those who like to price match and save a couple of bucks.

[PrimeBane]

Pretty much everyone I have seen at work has sold better than the regular case. Also, previous movies that have had SteelBooks are impossible to find in most stores.

Except Indy 4... lots of those left floating about.

DVD Steelbooks seem to stick around for quite a while as well, but that's probably due to greater production and more people just wanting the bare bones $20 release on Tuesday.

[PrimeBane]

Well, if they are at FYE it looks like they are slowly starting to creep down here. From what I saw of the IM and Indy ones, I'd pay a couple extra bucks to have the steelbook.

FYE isn't carrying them last I heard... It's Canada only if you want TDK in a steelbook case.

[Kevo Head]

Just found this deal and was wondering if it would be possible to exchange the BD's and Games for store credit.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10746753

[cflames89]

Except Indy 4... lots of those left floating about.

DVD Steelbooks seem to stick around for quite a while as well, but that's probably due to greater production and more people just wanting the bare bones $20 release on Tuesday.

Transformers was the last big release on DVD that the SteelBook went flying.

Jungle Book was one I really wanted to get but missed out on.

And I still laugh at the guy that bought 10 Indy SteelBooks at 10 in the morning the day it came out. I got my copy on the Friday, LOL!!!!!

[cflames89]

Fry's has Wall E for $24.99 for those who like to price match and save a couple of bucks.

I know that WM here in Canada is like 3 bucks cheaper than my work, so I am price matching it up myself, LOL!!!!!!

[ewto16]

Just found this deal and was wondering if it would be possible to exchange the BD's and Games for store credit.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10746753

Probably depends on how they come packaged and on your receipt.

[Kevo Head]

Probably depends on how they come packaged and on your receipt.

Ok. I like the price, but the selections for games and movies are just awful...but that's probably why the price is so low.

[Hanky Panky]

Steelbooks blow....do not want

Sounds like someone has been scorned by a past purchase ;)

[ewto16]

Ok. I like the price, but the selections for games and movies are just awful...but that's probably why the price is so low.

Really, I didn't look closely at the package, but what benefit does it give you over just buying the PS3 by itself other than poopy movies and games?

[SBrooks1]

Sounds like someone has been scorned by a past purchase ;)

Nah, I just prefer the Blu cases over steelbooks

[Kevo Head]

Really, I didn't look closely at the package, but what benefit does it give you over just buying the PS3 by itself other than poopy movies and games?

You get a free remote, an extra controller and 2 games and 4 BD's for $488. It sounds like a good deal, but you're right. It may be better to just go the $400, and then put the extra $88 towards something useful.

[SBrooks1]

Wow, Dr. No looks absolutely amazing! I love seeing these old film remastered this well.

[Chugga]

Anyone going to buy one of those BluCubes tomorrow? It's 20 movies that average out to about $6-$7 each. Although I've never heard of ANY of the movies (aside from Beer League, which I own and thought was funny) the price is pretty impressive. If there were a few gems in there it wouldn't be too bad....but I seriously haven't heard of any of them.

[ewto16]

You get a free remote, an extra controller and 2 games and 4 BD's for $488. It sounds like a good deal, but you're right. It may be better to just go the $400, and then put the extra $88 towards something useful.

You could very easily get a remote and a controller on your own for $88. Much cheaper in fact, if you wait until Black Friday. In my opinion the remote is worthless, as you can use the controller or buy the NYKO remote and then use a Harmony.

If you could take the games and movies back seperately, I suppose you would make out on the deal as you would get like $20 for each movie and probably at least $20 for each game. That would get you like $40 in free cash at Wal-Mart, but that assumes you could take them back.

Not sure it is worth all the effort for the possiblity of gaining $40.

[ewto16]

Anyone going to buy one of those BluCubes tomorrow? It's 20 movies that average out to about $6-$7 each. Although I've never heard of ANY of the movies (aside from Beer League, which I own and thought was funny) the price is pretty impressive. If there were a few gems in there it wouldn't be too bad....but I seriously haven't heard of any of them.

What is a BluCube?

[Chugga]

What is a BluCube?

A BluCube is a giant cube of 20 movies all from that one crappy studio that puts out those $11 Blu-rays but no one buys them. Well in an effort to move them to the movie whjores they packed all 20 of their releases into a giant "cube" and are charging an MSRP of $149.99 for 20 movies. But you can likely find it at retail for $125 maybe less.

[PrimeBane]

They should pay you to haul them away...

[Chugga]

Or should I pay them....

[PrimeBane]

Only if you have money burning a hole in your pocket... if that's a real problem, you can always send some to me. :D

[Chugga]

Wish I did. It was more of a black friday question. Say I get a coupon that gets 20 movies down to $100 (probably Borders, those people always send me coupons). That seems like too good of a deal to pass up.

I'm already filled up on stuff to buy tomorrow.

[ewto16]

$86.35 at CD-Universe, assuming this is what you are talking about.

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?PID=7754721&style=movie&frm=frooglemovie

$78.49 at Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Blu-Cube-20-Pack-Bundle-299-99-Blu-ray/dp/B001F2U778

[Chugga]

$80 for 20 movies. Ridiculous.

[PrimeBane]

Twenty films in high-def 1080p, widescreen format, including:

The Big White starring Robin Williams
Supernova starring Luke Perry
Category 7: The End of the World starring Shannen Doherty
Mortuary, directed by Tobe Hooper
Cruel World starring Jaime Pressly
The Colt starring Ryan Merriman
The Last Sentinel starring Katee Sackhoff
Mysterious Island starring Patrick Stewart
Beer League starring Artie Lange
Blackbeard starring Angus Macfadyen
The Poseidon Adventure starring Adam Baldwin
Final Days of Planet Earth starring Daryl Hannah
The Woods Have Eyes starring Frank Adonis
10.5 Apocalypse starring Kim Delaney
The Final Patient starring Bill Cobbs
The Ten Commandments starring Dougray Scott
Salem Witch Trials starring Kirstie Alley
Salvage starring Lauren Currie Lewis
Angel in the Family starring Meredith Baxter
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb starring Casper Van Dien.

Where's that little puking smilie when you need it?

[Chugga]

Quite the cast of A list actors

[grif32]

$80 for 20 movies. Ridiculous.

Ridiculous is right. Why would they waste BR Disc on those movies. :D

[ewto16]

Ridiculous is right. Why would they waste BR Disc on those movies. :D

I don't know but whoever wrote that article a few weeks ago saying the blu-ray was being held back because it was too expensive to press the disks was obviously wrong.

If some studio can afford blu-ray discs and packaging for crap like this, then it isn't too expensive to make blu-rays.

Wanted to amend that and say that Beer League isn't crap.

[oaktown2000]

I wouldn't buy that **** if it was $20.

I'd rather get one movie for $20....and get one that I'll enjoy and watch multiple times instead of 20 really crappy movies that I'll never watch. And even if I did....I would have wished that I didn't.

[cflames89]

Wow, that is a steaming pile of nothing I have ever heard of...........

[ewto16]

I wonder what the picture quailty on those are?

[oaktown2000]

I wonder what the picture quailty on those are?

Its demo quality.........of what NOT to buy.

[JaylisJayP]

Best damn news of the year.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sony/Exclusive_HD_Content/Disc_Announcements/Groundhog_Day_to_Surface_on_Blu-ray_this_January/2261

[Chugga]

Best news of the year is when they announced the cinematic masterpiece "Fearless" for release in December.

[JaylisJayP]

I forgot about those blu cubes....will any store actually waste shelf space stocking those monstrocities?

[littlejacque25]

Went to Target and bought KFP for $19, I was going to get Iron Man as well, but that collectors edition case turned me off. Any news of Finding Nemo on BD?

[IceRat]

for those in the midwest... Meijer is listing the Wall-E 2 disc BD @ 16.99 in one of their ads
likely a mistake but I would have them honor it

http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2465884&rapid=627318&pagenumber=3&listingid=-2090666563&ref=%2fmeijer%2fdefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsepageflash%26storeid%3d2465884%26pagenumber%3d3%26rapid%3d627318%26prvid%3dMeijer-081116Chicago

[cflames89]

for those in the midwest... Meijer is listing the Wall-E 2 disc BD @ 16.99 in one of their ads
likely a mistake but I would have them honor it

http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2465884&rapid=627318&pagenumber=3&listingid=-2090666563&ref=%2fmeijer%2fdefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsepageflash%26storeid%3d2465884%26pagenumber%3d3%26rapid%3d627318%26prvid%3dMeijer-081116Chicago

If they have a printed correction notice at the front of the store, they are off the hook, if not, give er.

[cflames89]

Wall-E doesn't really puzzle me at the Disney releases tend to $32.99 at FS or BB... Tropic Thunder worries me a bit as it's PM/DM and they've been pretty good about dropping the price to $29.99.

Stupid Canadian dollar :mad:

Prices are $29.83 @ WM. Looks like I am price matching at work tomorrow.

[RAIDEN6]

Is Tropic Thunder worth a buy?

[Kleptos18]

at 80 bucks you could always buy the blu cube and take it straight to a movie stop and see what you make :)

[ewto16]

That Wal-E ad looks different for my city.

[burngwngs]

ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO ARE BUYING THE FOLLOWING Blu Rays at Circuit City.

2 Things:

Tropic Thunder will ring up for $29.99 but as per their advertisement, it's supposed to be $26.99. ( I won the dispute)

They are not carrying the 3-Disc Digital copy version of Wall-E.

I picked up both movies.

[Hanky Panky]

I'm gonna use their flyer and price compare with Best Buy to get the Booty Sweat shirt :)

[Mack]

I will have my Booty Sweat shirt very soon :cool:

[PrimeBane]

Prices are $29.83 @ WM. Looks like I am price matching at work tomorrow.

Wall-E is listed at $27.99 at BB
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFSM2157199&catid=20459

[burngwngs]

Wall-E is listed at $27.99 at BB
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFSM2157199&catid=20459

$26.99 at CC

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, but we're in Canada eh? and they won't let us PM against US websites :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

MY cousin just bought a 42" Visio Plasma from WM. He isnt tech savy. How does he go about breaking in his TV and what type of settings should he use. I asked on Avsforum but they are kinda pr cks over there.

[PrimeBane]

MY cousin just bought a 42" Visio Plasma from WM. He isnt tech savy. How does he go about breaking in his TV and what type of settings should he use. I asked on Avsforum but they are kinda pr cks over there.

1. Take it off torch mode (vivid) and turn all other settings down to Zero
2. Set the tv to fill mode. this will stretch any 4:3 content to fill the screen, but still show 16:9 and larger ok.

Leave it like that for about 100 hours of regular viewing and then he can turn up the settings again (although don't turn on the vivid or bright setting again). As long as he switches up his content and doesn't leave any static image on for any length of time, his set will be fine. I also recommend leaving the set on fill if he will watch a lot of 4:3 SD stuff.

Some will tell you to use a breakin disk... personally, I think it's a waste of 100 hours of the tv's life.

Others will also tell you that you really don't need to break in a plasma. I figure for the price you pay, 100 hours isn't a long time to wait.

And tell him not to worry if he does see a little image retention from time to time... it will go away after viewing something else. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Thanks Prime, you still got me covered for TDK steelbook?

[PrimeBane]

You're covered for every BD steelbook until the cows come home :D

[ewto16]

1. Take it off torch mode (vivid) and turn all other settings down to Zero
2. Set the tv to fill mode. this will stretch any 4:3 content to fill the screen, but still show 16:9 and larger ok.

Leave it like that for about 100 hours of regular viewing and then he can turn up the settings again (although don't turn on the vivid or bright setting again). As long as he switches up his content and doesn't leave any static image on for any length of time, his set will be fine. I also recommend leaving the set on fill if he will watch a lot of 4:3 SD stuff.

Some will tell you to use a breakin disk... personally, I think it's a waste of 100 hours of the tv's life.

Others will also tell you that you really don't need to break in a plasma. I figure for the price you pay, 100 hours isn't a long time to wait.

And tell him not to worry if he does see a little image retention from time to time... it will go away after viewing something else. :)

I dread explaining this to my parents.

[PrimeBane]

That's why I set it up for my dad when we got him a plasma last May... worst comes to worst, walk them through it over the phone.

[grif32]

Honestly the whole 100hr break is not needed for today's Plasma's. Some people swear by it and some dont.

Also PB what do you mean turn down all settings to Zero?? I hope you are not talking about contrast, brightness etc... Dang that would be a dark ass TV :)

I think turning down all settings under 50 is good thing like contrast, brightness etc.

All you guys getting new TV's is making me jealous.. I love new electronics.

[ewto16]

That's why I set it up for my dad when we got him a plasma last May... worst comes to worst, walk them through it over the phone.

Yeah, though when both your parents are over 65, it isn't easy.

[PrimeBane]

Also PB what do you mean turn down all settings to Zero?? I hope you are not talking about contrast, brightness etc... Dang that would be a dark ass TV :)

I think turning down all settings under 50 is good thing like contrast, brightness etc.


Sorry... 50 or zero... it all depends on the scale on the tv. :o (my sharp lcd goes from -50 to +50)

[Hanky Panky]

Just grabbed my booty sweat shirt at Best Buy :)

(ratio was 5 to 15 on the shelf)

[thaderules]

Someone at dvdtalk already got Dark Knight from WHV. I placed an order after I found out, we'll see if I get it at least a week early.

[grif32]

Sorry... 50 or zero... it all depends on the scale on the tv. :o (my sharp lcd goes from -50 to +50)

I was thinking dang If I put my Plasma down to Zero it would be black screen. LOL..

I know what you meant. Just busting you..

[mikedanger]

i picked up wall-e today at best buy and there was a guy that was buying at least 50 copies of wall-e, 25 copies of tropic thunder, 8 ipod shuffles and 4 psp's...kinda weird...

[PrimeBane]

That's just nuts... scalper trying to cash in on Xmas?

[mikedanger]

That's just nuts... scalper trying to cash in on Xmas?

seems like quite the investment for possible little returns...none of that stuff will really be in demand this holiday season. i honestly thought he had a stolen credit card and was going to flip the stuff for cash maybe...that would be pretty ballsy though. i should have just asked him...

[MarioBro7]

i picked up wall-e today at best buy and there was a guy that was buying at least 50 copies of wall-e, 25 copies of tropic thunder, 8 ipod shuffles and 4 psp's...kinda weird...

Dubya tee eff?
I say he be a scalper.

[ewto16]

As the resident scalping expert on here, I can tell you that none of those items holds significant value for flipping on Ebay at the moment.

[civictyperboy]

not to sound racist or anything...but was this person of middle eastern decent...I used to work retail and they would always buy that crap and bring it home with them...not totally odd

[ewto16]

not to sound racist or anything...but was this person of middle eastern decent...I used to work retail and they would always buy that crap and bring it home with them...not totally odd

I suppose those are things that you could export and probably make money off of, though it might technically be illegal to export a iPod and PSP.

[mikedanger]

not to sound racist or anything...but was this person of middle eastern decent...I used to work retail and they would always buy that crap and bring it home with them...not totally odd

nope...white dude with long stringy hair.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Someone at dvdtalk already got Dark Knight from WHV. I placed an order after I found out, we'll see if I get it at least a week early.

Just ordered as well

[ewto16]

Anyone know if you can add something to an already placed order on Amazon? I have TDK on pre-order and I want to add another DVD to it. Do I have to cancel my pre-order and then make a new one?

I suppose I could probably order this DVD and then another to get over $25 for shipping.

[PrimeBane]

No... you have to cancel and reorder. :(

[ewto16]

Meh, I'll just order it from Best Buy then, unless anyone has a new copy of Clan of the Cave Bear they want to sell. :p

[cflames89]

Wall-E is listed at $27.99 at BB
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFSM2157199&catid=20459

Hmmm, not in the flyer I grabbed on Friday. Damnit, why is my BB not open yet.

[cflames89]

i picked up wall-e today at best buy and there was a guy that was buying at least 50 copies of wall-e, 25 copies of tropic thunder, 8 ipod shuffles and 4 psp's...kinda weird...

Did you kick him in his nuts?

[cflames89]

Picked up Wall-E, Tropic Thunder and Stargate today. Up to 25 Blu-rays now.

[SBrooks1]

Picked up Wall-E, Tropic Thunder and Stargate today. Up to 25 Blu-rays now.

25 holy crap! You've got enough to start a rental store! Where can I sign up for a membership? :D

[cflames89]

25 holy crap! You've got enough to start a rental store! Where can I sign up for a membership? :D

Shutta ya face!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Considering all the other crap I buy, plus the two kids, this is impressive. Especially the 6 movies in the last week and a half.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

saw this on WM.com and thought I'd post it. Pretty good price since some of these go for $500+
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10737350

[JaylisJayP]

Just got Wall E today. There's a bunch of catalog titles I want, but I'll wait for a sale.

[SBrooks1]

Just finished watching Wall E. It was very good. Video and audio are excellent.

[DEN7ER]

Picked up Wall-E, Tropic Thunder and Stargate today. Up to 25 Blu-rays now.

25? i've got at least 50 by now. :D

[SBrooks1]

Wall E makes 157 for me :D

[cflames89]

25? i've got at least 50 by now. :D

Meh. I eat out alot, LOL!!!!!

[cflames89]

Wall E makes 157 for me :D

Yeah, but you buy pretty much everything. :p

Almost all of mine are demo quality. :D

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Got my Booty Sweat t-shirt today when I blind bought Tropic Thunder. I have never laughed so hard in a movie, I was in tears several times

[PrimeBane]

Samsung BDP1500

or

Sony BDPS350

Gift for my dad for Xmas... both are upgradable to profile 2 and lossless really isn't going to matter for the tv it's being connected to.

[avsfan21]

I am so rolling on my Blu-ray collection. I am off of just 1 hand since I got Sin City from Scott. That was my 6th. Go me.

[cflames89]

Samsung BDP1500

or

Sony BDPS350

Gift for my dad for Xmas... both are upgradable to profile 2 and lossless really isn't going to matter for the tv it's being connected to.

I forget, is there a price diff on these at all?

[PrimeBane]

Reg price is $299 on each... Sale price is about the same on both (FS has the 1500 for $249.99 and the 350 for $269.99 both with 3 free movies while BB has them both for $249.99 each)

[PrimeBane]

Since you're the FS guy cflames, would I be able to price match the 350 against the BB price and still get the free movies?

[cflames89]

Reg price is $299 on each... Sale price is about the same on both (FS has the 1500 for $249.99 and the 350 for $269.99 both with 3 free movies while BB has them both for $249.99 each)

Interesting, because last week the 350 was at $249.99. At least in my store it was. Hell, I sold one last week, LOL!!!!!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just picked up the Magnavox player tonight and man is that thing quick. For $198, this thing is worth every penny. It loaded everything I could throw at it with the quickness. Im selling my 60gig and gonna stick with this for now. Also it will be $129 on BF

[SBrooks1]

Bourne trilogy on Blu-ray January 27th :D

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bring-bourne-home-on-blu-raytm-hi-def-for-the-first-time-ever,628555.shtml

[Log]

Bourne trilogy on Blu-ray January 27th :D

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bring-bourne-home-on-blu-raytm-hi-def-for-the-first-time-ever,628555.shtml

hahaha, I just bought the DVD trilogy on the weekend...

SRP for the BD trilogy is $120, I picked the DVD set up at Costco for $26. For 1/5 of the cost I will go with the DVD set.

[SBrooks1]

For 1/5 of the cost I will go with the DVD set.

Yeah no kidding. DVD is good enough. Who needs DTS-HD MA anyway? Pfffffft.... :rolleyes:

[burngwngs]

hahaha, I just bought the DVD trilogy on the weekend...

SRP for the BD trilogy is $120, I picked the DVD set up at Costco for $26. For 1/5 of the cost I will go with the DVD set.

I love the films so much that I will NOT pay that much for them, that's insane. That has to be a typo.:eek:

[JaylisJayP]

Question for everyone....my Sony 720 is giving me yet another hiccup. The remote now only seems to work from like 2 feet away or closer. I tried switching batteries but same problem.

Would you think this is a problem with the remote or the unit? Any way you could think how I could check before dragging both into Circuit City again with my warranty?

Thanks

[ewto16]

saw this on WM.com and thought I'd post it. Pretty good price since some of these go for $500+
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10737350

I don't beleive those go for a premium anymore.

[ewto16]

Question for everyone....my Sony 720 is giving me yet another hiccup. The remote now only seems to work from like 2 feet away or closer. I tried switching batteries but same problem.

Would you think this is a problem with the remote or the unit? Any way you could think how I could check before dragging both into Circuit City again with my warranty?

Thanks

Use a universal remote on it and see if that makes a difference. That way you can isolate if it is the remote or the receiver.

Have you added anything electronic to the room? Could be interferring with the signal. Move the receiver to a different room and see if you can turn it on and adjust settings. Doesn't have to actually make sound.

I had a Kenwood that had this same issue and it was broken. Basically something inside was loose and just eventually fell off. I sent it away to get fixed and got it back in about 2 weeks. Cost around $65 I think.

[ewto16]

I just reorganized my movie shelves and I have 27 blu-rays, not counting Wal-E, which is supposed to arrive today and the others I bought my wife for Christmas.

[TastySweetNutz]

I love the films so much that I will NOT pay that much for them, that's insane. That has to be a typo.:eek:

Agreed. From what I remember, I don't even think the Die Hard set was that much.

I love the Bourne movies but not for that price. I thought there was a fourth movie coming out?

[grif32]

Question for everyone....my Sony 720 is giving me yet another hiccup. The remote now only seems to work from like 2 feet away or closer. I tried switching batteries but same problem.

Would you think this is a problem with the remote or the unit? Any way you could think how I could check before dragging both into Circuit City again with my warranty?

Thanks

Easy fix.. Take it back and by and Onkyo :D..

I was just going to suggest what ewto said. Try and universal remote. Other then that I am not sure what you can do.

Sorry to hear you are having problems. I would hate to take back my receiver...

[grif32]

Agreed. From what I remember, I don't even think the Die Hard set was that much.

I love the Bourne movies but not for that price. I thought there was a fourth movie coming out?


No kidding thats crazy price for bourne. Glad I got them cheap on HD DVD

[burngwngs]

Agreed. From what I remember, I don't even think the Die Hard set was that much.

I love the Bourne movies but not for that price. I thought there was a fourth movie coming out?

yeah. I think it's supposed to be called The Bourne Betrayal.

[cflames89]

Bourne trilogy on Blu-ray January 27th :D

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bring-bourne-home-on-blu-raytm-hi-def-for-the-first-time-ever,628555.shtml

Better be better priced than the MSRP, LOL!!!!!

[cflames89]

yeah. I think it's supposed to be called The Bourne Betrayal.

Might as well. These had nothing to do with the books other than the names.

[TastySweetNutz]

yeah. I think it's supposed to be called The Bourne Betrayal.

Great to hear, bring on more Bourne.

I'll just wait for the $179 boxed set of all 4 movies.

[grif32]

Great to hear, bring on more Bourne.

I'll just wait for the $179 boxed set of all 4 movies.

$180 for 4 movies :eek:

[TastySweetNutz]

$180 for 4 movies :eek:

Wouldn't put in past them considering the price of the trilogy ;)

[SBrooks1]

Good lord people, the price in the press release is just a SRP. Amazon will have it for much less. *sigh*

[TastySweetNutz]

Good lord people, the price in the press release is just a SRP. Amazon will have it for much less. *sigh*

I'm sure we're all aware of that. We're just being silly rascals and poking fun at the insane suggested price tag.

[PrimeBane]

Question for everyone....my Sony 720 is giving me yet another hiccup. The remote now only seems to work from like 2 feet away or closer. I tried switching batteries but same problem.

Would you think this is a problem with the remote or the unit? Any way you could think how I could check before dragging both into Circuit City again with my warranty?

Thanks

I have this problem all the time with my 720 and my Harmony 880... the Sony is just a cheap POS unit that I can't wait to replace oneday soon. If Christmas wasn't coming, I would have bought a 705 last night on clearance.

[PrimeBane]

No kidding thats crazy price for bourne. Glad I got them cheap on HD DVD

+1... $50 shipped from Amazon.com I believe :)

The sound is already pretty amazing on these disks, so I doubt I'll upgrade just for lossless on 2 of the 3 movies (Ultimatum has a TruHD track on the HD DVD).

[Hanky Panky]

Anyone know if there is a difference between the Phillips or Magnavox 42" 1080p LCD tv's? I noticed both are priced at $900 at Target.

[ewto16]

I have this problem all the time with my 720 and my Harmony 880... the Sony is just a cheap POS unit that I can't wait to replace oneday soon. If Christmas wasn't coming, I would have bought a 705 last night on clearance.

I still need to walk into a CC and hear the Onkyo setup to see if I like or can hear the difference in TrueHD. I went in the other day, but their wasn't anyone to help me.

Probably for the better.

[ewto16]

Is there really any reason why I shouldn't buy a refurbished Onkyo HTS7100 for $430.10 shipped? Really, please, I need a reason to not buy it. The best I have is that my home theater system still works so I don't REALLY need to replace it.

Someone help.

[PrimeBane]

It will depend on what you're used to.

I had a pretty decent set up to begin with so I don't always notice a huge jump in any lossless track... yeah, there are movies where the sound is noticeably better lossless than lossy (ID4, Cloverfield and Kill Bill all jump to mind), but there are others I have yet to be able to tell if it was really an upgrade or not.

If you started with a crappy little HTIB and upgraded to a good receiver and a set of good 5.1 or 7.1 speakers, I think you'll notice a much larger difference between lossy and lossless sound.

And ewto, did you go to the Jackets game last night? :D ;)

[ewto16]

It will depend on what you're used to.

I had a pretty decent set up to begin with so I don't always notice a huge jump in any lossless track... yeah, there are movies where the sound is noticeably better lossless than lossy (ID4, Cloverfield and Kill Bill all jump to mind), but there are others I have yet to be able to tell if it was really an upgrade or not.

If you started with a crappy little HTIB and upgraded to a good receiver and a set of good 5.1 or 7.1 speakers, I think you'll notice a much larger difference between lossy and lossless sound.

And ewto, did you go to the Jackets game last night? :D ;)

I have a Kenwood HTIB that I bought from Sam's Club about 8 years ago. It does Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1. I use the speakers it came with. The setup seems fine to me, but I don't have anything to really compare it to.

No, I didn't make it to the Jackets game last night, but I heard the Oilers pasted them. The Jackets suck so bad. The city is really losing interest in them because they can't get their crap together.

[PrimeBane]

Is there really any reason why I shouldn't buy a refurbished Onkyo HTS7100 for $430.10 shipped? Really, please, I need a reason to not buy it. The best I have is that my home theater system still works so I don't REALLY need to replace it.

Someone help.

A quick bit of reading says the 7100 is the 606... unless you really need the speakers, you could probably watch for a 606 deal instead.

Terrific price though. :)

[ewto16]

A quick bit of reading says the 7100 is the 606... unless you really need the speakers, you could probably watch for a 606 deal instead.

Terrific price though. :)

A refurbished 606 is $349, which I could just buy a new one for around the same amount. I have yet to see a 606 for less that $325 at any point.

I guess I don't need the speakers, though I would like the matching ones that go with the system versus keeping the Kenwood ones, and I would have the 7.1 speakers as opposed to the 5.1 if I ever went to that.

So for less than $100 I'm getting the speakers.

So far you aren't helping much as far as making me not buy it. ;) :p

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, I'm good like that... my friends HATE going shopping with me. :D

[HollandX]

Bourne trilogy on Blu-ray January 27th :D

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bring-bourne-home-on-blu-raytm-hi-def-for-the-first-time-ever,628555.shtml

$120 my ass. Ugh. When that gets to $60 call me.

[SBrooks1]

$120 my ass. Ugh. When that gets to $60 call me.

http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/picard.jpg

[HollandX]

http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/picard.jpg

:confused:

I'm not spending more than $15 per Bourne movie. They're catalog titles that have already been out in a hi def format.

So when the MSRP drops to $60, call me.

[JaylisJayP]

Use a universal remote on it and see if that makes a difference. That way you can isolate if it is the remote or the receiver.

Have you added anything electronic to the room? Could be interferring with the signal. Move the receiver to a different room and see if you can turn it on and adjust settings. Doesn't have to actually make sound.

I had a Kenwood that had this same issue and it was broken. Basically something inside was loose and just eventually fell off. I sent it away to get fixed and got it back in about 2 weeks. Cost around $65 I think.

I need to get a Universal remote anyway, so I'll go that route first. Haven't added anything electronic recently. If I have to get it fixed again, it's completely covered under warranty, it's just a pain in the ass.

[JaylisJayP]

I have this problem all the time with my 720 and my Harmony 880... the Sony is just a cheap POS unit that I can't wait to replace oneday soon. If Christmas wasn't coming, I would have bought a 705 last night on clearance.

Sounds like it might be the unit itself, then.

[JaylisJayP]

+1... $50 shipped from Amazon.com I believe :)

The sound is already pretty amazing on these disks, so I doubt I'll upgrade just for lossless on 2 of the 3 movies (Ultimatum has a TruHD track on the HD DVD).

Agreed...HD DVDs on these are great.

[ewto16]

:confused:

I'm not spending more than $15 per Bourne movie. They're catalog titles that have already been out in a hi def format.

So when the MSRP drops to $60, call me.

I think his point was that plenty of people would be selling it for less than MSRP. I don't think any of us buy BDs at MSRP.

[Log]

I love the films so much that I will NOT pay that much for them, that's insane. That has to be a typo.:eek:

Agreed, that's $40 each.

I can see it priced at $80 for the trilogy.

[WingNut 25]

Not double dipping on Bourne. The HDs are fine.

[PrimeBane]

$40 MSRP each is standard for new Universal BD releases (day and date or catalogue).

The set will be $90ish at most good online retailers... perhaps even less if there's a decent sale at some point. :)

If you don't own them on HD DVD, it will be a terrific set to pick up at the right price.

[SBrooks1]

Not double dipping on Bourne. The HDs are fine.

Hey you guys are getting better. First it was "the DVD's are good enough". Now "the HD DVD's are good enough". Maybe one day you'll get to the point where you want the best quality for your movie collection. :p

[Chugga]

Did anyone find Southland Tales yesterday and if so what store? It was the movie I was looking forward to most this week and I can't find it anywhere.