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

[SBrooks1]

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.

As I peeked down the Blu aisle of my Best Buy I saw The Rock's face from the cover so we had at least 1 copy

[Chugga]

As I peeked down the Blu aisle of my Best Buy I saw The Rock's face from the cover so we had at least 1 copy

Weird I didn't see it there yesterday (or a price tag) and then to top it off I go home to do the "instore pickup" option thinking maybe I'll outsmart the system and maybe they have some in the back, but there wasn't a best buy in a 50 mile radius that had it.

[WingNut 25]

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

Maybe once the economy gets better we can all worry about having the immaculate collection for our home theaters. Right now, I'm far more worried about bigger things then what color case my movie has.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Even the set at $60 -$70 is too much. Like I said in another thread I will either get it from my guy or get it used. I know SBrooks1 will get it day one:D

[grif32]

CC has Polk CS2 Center Channel Speaker for $85.00. Thats one sick deal...

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/Search.do?c=1&searchType=user&keyword=cs2&searchSection=All

[Hanky Panky]

CC has Polk CS2 Center Channel Speaker for $85.00. Thats one sick deal...

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/Search.do?c=1&searchType=user&keyword=cs2&searchSection=All

Indeed...Polk is a solid brand as for as their sound/bass output is concerned.

[WingNut 25]

Is that worth buying? I need to start piecing together my home theater.

[JaylisJayP]

Has anyone seen MirrorMask? I'm really interested in this one...getting similar buzz to The Fall, which was awesome.

[thaderules]

Is that worth buying? I need to start piecing together my home theater.

Yes it's, especially for $85.

I have two polk r300's for my fronts and they sound great. The bass is loud and tight. I'd buy this right now but I'm afraid it won't fit into my top shelf, check out CC's specs. This is a monster and weights 17 lbs!

[ewto16]

I was going to buy that as well, but I'm afraid it will unbalance the rest of my system. I'd feel like I needed to get the rest of the speakers to match, which then costs like $400.

[thaderules]

I was going to buy that as well, but I'm afraid it will unbalance the rest of my system. I'd feel like I needed to get the rest of the speakers to match, which then costs like $400.

If there's a Fry's near you, they always have the tower speakers on sale. I bought my R300's for $80/pair. The R50's were about $120/pair but I returned it because I thought the R300's sounded better.

You don't have to buy all of them at once. That's how I justify my home theatre budget :D

[JaylisJayP]

Hey all, if I'm getting a Harmony, is the 880 the way to go? Amazon has the refurbs for $75.

[ewto16]

Hey all, if I'm getting a Harmony, is the 880 the way to go? Amazon has the refurbs for $75.

I have a 550 that I like, but it probably costs about the same about as a refrub 880. I know I saw some Harmony remotes on sale in the Black Friday ads, if you want to wait.

I did buy my father in law an 880 recently as the 6something he had was eating batteries left and right.

My 550 doesn't eat batteries. I think I've replaced them 2-3 times in over a year.

[JaylisJayP]

Well, the receiver remote works much better now...I had to turn the unit so it was directly facing me when I was using the remote. Kind of a pain, but at least it works again.

[JaylisJayP]

I have a 550 that I like, but it probably costs about the same about as a refrub 880. I know I saw some Harmony remotes on sale in the Black Friday ads, if you want to wait.

I did buy my father in law an 880 recently as the 6something he had was eating batteries left and right.

My 550 doesn't eat batteries. I think I've replaced them 2-3 times in over a year.

I think I saw the ads, too, and if I remember, it's basically a Black Friday discount from a Best Buy or Circuit City equates to the same price I could get on ebay now, or still more expensive. But I'll give them one more look, I definitely don't need the remote tonight.

I also see from reviews that the 880's buttons don't light up? That kinda sucks.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, I just looked at the Black Friday ads...Circuit City's 880 for $99. Best Buy's 550 for $60.

I don't really like the feel or look of the 520, 550....

[ewto16]

I never actually used the 880 to know if the buttons lit up or not. All the buttons on my 550 light up when you move it or hit the glow button.

What about the Harmony One?

I must admit I'm baffled that you don't have a universal remote already. I thought that was another one of the requirements for being in the thread. :p

[JaylisJayP]

I never actually used the 880 to know if the buttons lit up or not. All the buttons on my 550 light up when you move it or hit the glow button.

What about the Harmony One?

I must admit I'm baffled that you don't have a universal remote already. I thought that was another one of the requirements for being in the thread. :p

I did but it ate the tile floor too many times. Something I will not make the same mistake with again....but now I need a replacement.

I had something like a 679 or one of those that came free with my Panasonic plasma from Vanns.com.

[JaylisJayP]

Harmony One seems pricey...i don't need all the bells and whistles...was hoping to stay under $80

[ewto16]

I guess you have to choose between light up buttons or the look of it then. The 880 and the 550 are the two main ones that are under or around $80.

[freezerfuel]

I unloaded my Wii today and bought a bunch of PS3 games for the money. Felt good to get rid of that paperweight and free up some space on the shelf. Plus... it's white, it looks so much cooler having almost all black components. Let it be known from this day forth there will be no non-black components on my shelf (not including satellite receiver, I can't help that).

[grif32]

I think I saw the ads, too, and if I remember, it's basically a Black Friday discount from a Best Buy or Circuit City equates to the same price I could get on ebay now, or still more expensive. But I'll give them one more look, I definitely don't need the remote tonight.

I also see from reviews that the 880's buttons don't light up? That kinda sucks.

All my buttons on my Harmony 880 light up.. Not sure what you mean. All you have to do is shake it and it lights up like a xmas tree. I love my 880

Here is a pic of it in its cradle

http://www.digitaldingus.com/reviews/logitech/harmony880/harmony8804.php

Here are the specs:

Specifications:
Remote control technology: Infrared; Supported devices: Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Home control, Audio system, TV; Remote control features: Multi-brand compatibility, Learning, GLOW BUTTONS, LCD BACKLIGHT, LCD display

[ewto16]

I unloaded my Wii today and bought a bunch of PS3 games for the money. Felt good to get rid of that paperweight and free up some space on the shelf. Plus... it's white, it looks so much cooler having almost all black components. Let it be known from this day forth there will be no non-black components on my shelf (not including satellite receiver, I can't help that).

You could paint it

[freezerfuel]

Yeah, the 880 lights up. I had to return mine because it was acting weird but I'll be getting a new one to replace it.

You could paint it

Hehe, that would be a possibility but I'd be afraid of getting paint in the little air vents and mess it up.

[PrimeBane]

Hehe, that would be a possibility but I'd be afraid of getting paint in the little air vents and mess it up.

The new 605s are rumored to be black when they arrive (don't know when)... the crappy part is HD subs will be forced to upgrade when Starchoice goes to MPEG4 in the future. I have 3 505s now so that's going to hurt. :(

[PrimeBane]

I love my Harmony 880 as well... I want to get another, but the kids are so damn hard on these things that I really don't want them to wreck an expensive remote.

They've kicked the crap out of my old 628 now... they even managed to rip a button off. :confused: Not to meantion the dog like to chew on it at one point.

But if I can find a Harmony One for $99 this holiday season, I'm all over that like ewto on a wii :D

[JaylisJayP]

Watched The Kingdom again on HD DVD...first time I've used my HD DVD player in about 2 months. Forgot how long it took the A2 to load up. Wanted to test the audio since it was the topic of discussion a few weeks ago, and I was actually fairly pleased. I had the volume up to a decent level, but it was pretty crisp and clear for dolby surround. I have no doubt the blu-ray's DTS-MA will be superior, but in my opinion the HD DVD's audio is no slouch as far as lossy is concerned.

[JaylisJayP]

All my buttons on my Harmony 880 light up.. Not sure what you mean. All you have to do is shake it and it lights up like a xmas tree. I love my 880

Here is a pic of it in its cradle

http://www.digitaldingus.com/reviews/logitech/harmony880/harmony8804.php

Here are the specs:

Specifications:
Remote control technology: Infrared; Supported devices: Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Home control, Audio system, TV; Remote control features: Multi-brand compatibility, Learning, GLOW BUTTONS, LCD BACKLIGHT, LCD display

Cool, thanks for the link. It'd be between this and a cheaper one like the 676...watching one of those on ebay now. If I can get it for under $35, I'll go that route instead for now. I have one young kid and another one on the way, I shutter to think what they'd do to one of these. $35 is a lot easier to eat than $100.

[freezerfuel]

The new 605s are rumored to be black when they arrive (don't know when)... the crappy part is HD subs will be forced to upgrade when Starchoice goes to MPEG4 in the future. I have 3 505s now so that's going to hurt. :(

Really? I hope that doesn't happen anytime soon (although black would be awesome) because I've only owned mine for a few months. If we're forced to upgrade maybe *choice will offer some sort of trade up program.

[PrimeBane]

Really? I hope that doesn't happen anytime soon (although black would be awesome) because I've only owned mine for a few months. If we're forced to upgrade maybe *choice will offer some sort of trade up program.

I think we'll safe until at least 2010... we're supposed to get a new major guide update in the spring of 2009 so that should keep things going for a while.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/3094/279/

[ewto16]

Cool, thanks for the link. It'd be between this and a cheaper one like the 676...watching one of those on ebay now. If I can get it for under $35, I'll go that route instead for now. I have one young kid and another one on the way, I shutter to think what they'd do to one of these. $35 is a lot easier to eat than $100.

I think the 676 is what my father in law had. It is silver and has the action buttons at the top.

If so I highly recommend against it. He went through a set of batteries every week.

[grif32]

Watched War Inc. Wow what a strange horrible movie. Glad it was a Netflix.. Not what I thought it was about. Wow...

[JaylisJayP]

I think the 676 is what my father in law had. It is silver and has the action buttons at the top.

If so I highly recommend against it. He went through a set of batteries every week.

I think I'm going the 880 route...$75 on Amazon. Refurb, but from what I hear those are usually as good as new.

[ickzer1]

Any good black fiday bluray deals?

[JaylisJayP]

apparently Circuit City will have 3 for $8.99....and meijer if you live around one will have some $10 ones. I think Best Buy will have some for $16.99.

A few more here and there, nothing too spectacular popping up so far.

[ickzer1]

apparently Circuit City will have 3 for $8.99....and meijer if you live around one will have some $10 ones. I think Best Buy will have some for $16.99.

A few more here and there, nothing too spectacular popping up so far.

Good to know, thanks.

[cflames89]

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

Classic, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

[cochese75]

I know this doesnt belong here but theres lots of knowledgeable Tech guys here,
Anyway of fixing a DTV(dvr) receiver thats gone haywire?? Mine went out last week and i had to order another card for an old receiver(lucky i kept it :D) i still had.

All it does is make beeping sound i assume from the harddrive and the power and record lights flash back and forth. I unplug it and replug and it gives me "its installing" screen and then it shuts off.

Once NFL is over im done with DTV and was thinking about giving that receiver to my brother.


:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

no clue, but I bet someone over at AVSforums knows. Or DBSTalk.

[ewto16]

Best of the Blu-ray players

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/moneymag/0811/gallery.blueray_players.moneymag/index.html

[PrimeBane]

Anyone else spot their mistake?

[ewto16]

Nope, but I'm guessing it relates to the PS3s audio.

[PrimeBane]

No sir... look at the info for the 3rd BD player listed.

[oaktown2000]

Rented and watched Tropic Thunder. It had some really funny parts....and some not so funny parts. Glad I watched it.....but I'm also glad I rented it....as I doubt it would have received mutliple viewings. Tom Cruise stole that entire movie.

[ewto16]

It weighs 14 pounds?

I don't think you can do 7.1 audio over analog ports, can you?

[ewto16]

Rented and watched Tropic Thunder. It had some really funny parts....and some not so funny parts. Glad I watched it.....but I'm also glad I rented it....as I doubt it would have received mutliple viewings. Tom Cruise stole that entire movie.

Yeah, when I saw it in the theater, I thought the same thing. Funny in parts, but not in others and not something I would watch again.

Also, I didn't particularly care for the Tom Cruise part. I thought it was only entertaining because it was him and not because the part was actually funny. The fact that it was him drew me out of the movie as opposed to enjoying the character.

[PrimeBane]

Player 3 is not the Sammy BDP1500... it's a Pioneer Elite model :p

The Sammy is the 5th player listed :)

Not to mention they reviewed an old player for the Panasonics... the new Pannys come very highly recommended from what I've read.

[PrimeBane]

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/dvd2159389.jpg

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B25DCF0857B6387C8E8EA7E0212C173BA247024E2166A3D0199DA73D4CE2DC459D9FF71A31A17A42C610D0C2D78DC0D7D39195E43224B90E01157C074A458C4248A8CBE9AC25CB5DD7FA4804F986F2E79C334EC541AC1BA7AFB9434762C414AB392D881BC39A615B0E32D9D4CE7CC3CABA&sku_id=0665000FSM2159389&catid=24079&test%5Fcookie=1

:D

[cflames89]

Prime, talked to a couple of my HT guys about price matching the Sony 350. They said on a price match it would not generally accept the 3 free movies, but if a store is hungry enough for the business, they will see what they can do kind of thing.

[PrimeBane]

Thanks cflames :)

I figured it would probably be a YMMV thing depending on the salesman.

[ewto16]

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B25DCF0857B6387C8E8EA7E0212C173BA247024E2166A3D0199DA73D4CE2DC459D9FF71A31A17A42C610D0C2D78DC0D7D39195E43224B90E01157C074A458C4248A8CBE9AC25CB5DD7FA4804F986F2E79C334EC541AC1BA7AFB9434762C414AB392D881BC39A615B0E32D9D4CE7CC3CABA&sku_id=0665000FSM2159389&catid=24079&test%5Fcookie=1

:D

Cool you still have me down for a couple of those if possible?

[Mack]

Rented and watched Tropic Thunder. It had some really funny parts....and some not so funny parts. Glad I watched it.....but I'm also glad I rented it....as I doubt it would have received mutliple viewings. Tom Cruise stole that entire movie.

I'm glad I snagged it as I will definitely watch it again. Plus I got the Booty Sweat T-shirt.... how can you go wrong with that?

:D

[PrimeBane]

A couple? I though you didn't like the cover? :p

[cochese75]

whatever sells for him :D





:spawnorb:

[cflames89]

Thanks cflames :)

I figured it would probably be a YMMV thing depending on the salesman.

I know in our store, we are going to be doing a lot of stuff like this, because we have a Best Buy opening up in like 3 weeks.

[PrimeBane]

I know in our store, we are going to be doing a lot of stuff like this, because we have a Best Buy opening up in like 3 weeks.

Isn't that the whole Bestbuy plan in Canada? Put a Futureshop and BB close to each other to squeeze out the rest of the competition ;)

[ewto16]

A couple? I though you didn't like the cover? :p

Well, I really like the Joker on the back. The batpod on the front sucks. I need one for my buddy for a Christmas gift and one for myself. If I only got one, that is fine too, as I would just give it to my buddy.

[ewto16]

whatever sells for him :D

:spawnorb:

Very funny....I actually don't have anything for sale at the moment. :(

[PrimeBane]

Well, I really like the Joker on the back. The batpod on the front sucks. I need one for my buddy for a Christmas gift and one for myself. If I only got one, that is fine too, as I would just give it to my buddy.

Two copies shouldn't be a problem :)

[littlejacque25]

Just received Planet Earth and The Incredible Hulk from Deepdiscount with their 25% off sale. That brings my BD total up to 6!!

[PrimeBane]

Just so I don't have a bunch of PM, I'll take requests for the Futureshop Dark Knight steelbook in this thread only.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2159389&catid=24079

The list so far.

1. Me :D
2. johnnyknoxsvill
3. ewto16 x2
4. cochese75*
5. Wingnut (maybe)

I'm not sure what the cost will be yet, but FS has them currently priced at $32.99 each. Tax is 5% and shipping is $4.

I'll update everyone via PM as we get closer to the 9th.

[cochese75]

Just so I don't have a bunch of PM, I'll take requests for the Futureshop Dark Knight steelbook in this thread only.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FSM2159389&catid=24079

The list so far.

1. Me :D
2. johnnyknoxsvill
3. ewto16 x2

I'm not sure what the cost will be yet, but FS has them currently priced at $32.99 each. Tax is 5% and shipping is $4.

I'll update everyone via PM as we get closer to the 9th.

so were looking around $40, can you add my name with an *? :D:cool:



:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Sure :)

I guarantee it will be less than $40.

[cflames89]

Isn't that the whole Bestbuy plan in Canada? Put a Futureshop and BB close to each other to squeeze out the rest of the competition ;)

Not quite. We have our store 3 years earlier than they wanted, but we were the first city on the list with available land.

The store we are getting is a new style pilot for a smaller size store. The same size as the ones that have never worked in the US before.

[cflames89]

Well, gotta love the no PST in Alberta, LOL!!!!!

[oaktown2000]

Yeah, when I saw it in the theater, I thought the same thing. Funny in parts, but not in others and not something I would watch again.

Also, I didn't particularly care for the Tom Cruise part. I thought it was only entertaining because it was him and not because the part was actually funny. The fact that it was him drew me out of the movie as opposed to enjoying the character.

I thought the character was great....a perfect spoof of the big money types in Hollywood.....with his huge gold dollar sign bling.

[JaylisJayP]

Finally...

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2091

Sucks about the MPEG2, though.

[freezerfuel]

Those steelbooks are pretty cool but they would throw off the whole feel of my collection. I take off any cardboard cases too just so they all look "equal". If I had a steelbook I'd feel like I was giving that movie special attention and it wouldn't be fair to the rest. :D

[ewto16]

I thought the character was great....a perfect spoof of the big money types in Hollywood.....with his huge gold dollar sign bling.

I couldn't get past it being him. I think if that character was anyone else, it wouldn't be as funny. I thought a big chunk of the humor came from him playing someone like that.

[WingNut 25]

Put me down as a 'maybe' on that DK steelbook. I want to see what the B&M stores are going to have in terms of exclusives before I decide.

[james howlett]

Hello all. I've finally taken the plunge into Blu waters. I purchased the Sony BDP-S550 along with 4 free Blu's and Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk..Love the player so far although I am a staunch HD-DVD supporter I had to go Blu in order to take advantage of what my TV had to offer..Now that aside. I purchsed this player also because it can pass the HD audio through my older 7.1 Yamaha receiver. My question is this my receiver has pre out jacks on the back if I connect the pre out on the Blu player to the pre out on the receiver along with HDMI running from the TV to the player for video of course will I get the HD audio decoded? For now I am using optical for sound and watched Iron Man and the audio was good I had it at 35. But for The Incredible Hulk the DTS was considerably louder and clear and I had it at 40. Should I just stick to the optical set up? Or try the other way? I really don't want to buy another receiver now. Thanks for listening.

[PrimeBane]

Congrats on the purchase james. :)

Unfortunitely, the 550 only decodes Dolby TruHD. Therefor any DTS-HD Master Audio movies you won't be able to take advantage of the lossless audio.

I'd still leave it connected via the 7.1 analogue outs... hopefully Sony adds DTS-HD MA via a firmware update at some point. At least then you can enjoy TruHD and uncompressed PCM lossless audio. :)

[SBrooks1]

I have to say this Netflix integration on the 360 is really cool. From all the classic 80's and 90's movies I've missed watching. To the HD episode seasons of The Office and 30 Rock and Heroes. To the entire 3 hour Grindhouse movie being on there with previews. This is great and will keep me interested for a long time. :D

[SBrooks1]

Buying a Blu-ray player that doesn't decode DTS-HD MA is just.......wrong. It's like a PB and J without the J. It's like ham but no burger. It just....does....not compute.

[PrimeBane]

I have to say this Netflix integration on the 360 is really cool. From all the classic 80's and 90's movies I've missed watching. To the HD episode seasons of The Office and 30 Rock and Heroes. To the entire 3 hour Grindhouse movie being on there with previews. This is great and will keep me interested for a long time.

But there's no lossless audio... how will you ever survive! :eek:

:p

[PrimeBane]

Buying a Blu-ray player that doesn't decode DTS-HD MA is just.......wrong. It's like a PB and J without the J. It's like ham but no burger. It just....does....not compute.

Unless you have a receiver that does the decoding :)

[SBrooks1]

But there's no lossless audio... how will you ever survive! :eek:

It's still worth it. I set my 720 to Multi Stereo and crank it up. :p

[JaylisJayP]

Hello all. I've finally taken the plunge into Blu waters. I purchased the Sony BDP-S550 along with 4 free Blu's and Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk..Love the player so far although I am a staunch HD-DVD supporter I had to go Blu in order to take advantage of what my TV had to offer..Now that aside. I purchsed this player also because it can pass the HD audio through my older 7.1 Yamaha receiver. My question is this my receiver has pre out jacks on the back if I connect the pre out on the Blu player to the pre out on the receiver along with HDMI running from the TV to the player for video of course will I get the HD audio decoded? For now I am using optical for sound and watched Iron Man and the audio was good I had it at 35. But for The Incredible Hulk the DTS was considerably louder and clear and I had it at 40. Should I just stick to the optical set up? Or try the other way? I really don't want to buy another receiver now. Thanks for listening.

It doesn't matter if your blu-ray player decodes the HD audio formats or not (which yours doesn't for DTS HD-MA)....you won't get any HD audio through an optical cable regardless.

You need to use an HDMI cable for any type of HD audio.

And...you should've bought a PS3.

[grif32]

It doesn't matter if your blu-ray player decodes the HD audio formats or not (which yours doesn't for DTS HD-MA)....you won't get any HD audio through an optical cable regardless.

You need to use an HDMI cable for any type of HD audio.

And...you should've bought a PS3.

I thought you can with ]Multichannel Analog cables not just HDMI.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Inside source from WM told me for Black Friday WM is going to have a few blu's for $15. Most of the movies at Target now for $19 will be $15 at WM during BF. I couldn't get a full list but I heard movies like Kung Fu Panda, Iron Man, Indiana Jones 4. I'll try and get more info today.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I hope there are a few more bigger and newer titles.

[Hanky Panky]

I noticed WM now has an endcap with several older movies for $15...nothing worth mentioning but perhaps this is a sign of things to come.

[SBrooks1]

Hotness.... :eek:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/7/7372/original.jpeg

[Hanky Panky]

Matt Damon is such a stud muffin.

[PrimeBane]

I thought you can with ]Multichannel Analog cables not just HDMI.

You can. :)

[SunDevil]

my damn PS3 won't play Spider-Man 3. ugh...

[Mack]

my damn PS3 won't play Spider-Man 3. ugh...

Not a big loss IMO :cool:

[PrimeBane]

my damn PS3 won't play Spider-Man 3. ugh...

Is it just SM3 or all Blu-rays... if it's just SM3, then it's probably a defective disk. If it's all, your blue diode on the BD drive is dead.

[ewto16]

my damn PS3 won't play Spider-Man 3. ugh...

Yeah, that is weird. That disc should play in a PS3 no matter what.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Not a big loss IMO :cool:

LMAO! so true

[johnnyknoxsvill]

for you guys in Canada:

Today's Future Shop flyer had Sin City and From Dusk Till Dawn listed as $12.99. Looks like someone finally got the right price for bare-bones discs.

[PrimeBane]

Anyone else signed up for Columbia House?

I gave it a shot today as their sales have been crazy good... I don't think I can pass up $14 new releases. :)

If you're in Canada, you can get 5 for 49 cents each via this link
http://qj.columbiahousecanada.com/qj4/genrePage.do?club=12&mode=QJR&switchLocation=true

And use the code 195 to get free shipping and you only need to buy 2 more titles over the next year.

It's too bad Disney doesn't take part. :(

[grif32]

You can. :)

Ok thats what I thought..

[grif32]

Hotness.... :eek:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/7/7372/original.jpeg


He looks better in Red and Cost a **** load less in red as well :D

[SBrooks1]

He looks better in Red and Cost a **** load less in red as well :D

Blu = DTS-HD MA - You want the best quality you have to pay for it :D

[Hanky Panky]

Anyone else signed up for Columbia House?

I gave it a shot today as their sales have been crazy good... I don't think I can pass up $14 new releases.

I'd exercise a little caution towards those type of deals, as the catch is they will sell your contact info to various advertising firm distribution lists.

Be ready to receive a **** load of junk mail...the tip off will be the influx.

[ewto16]

I've only seen the first Bourne movie and I don't even remember it.

[JaylisJayP]

IGN's Top 25 blu-ray movies.

There's too much I disagree with here to even get started....

http://bluray.ign.com/articles/931/931570p1.html

[JaylisJayP]

for you guys in Canada:

Today's Future Shop flyer had Sin City and From Dusk Till Dawn listed as $12.99. Looks like someone finally got the right price for bare-bones discs.

Would anyone up there be able to hook me up with these both? At that price, I'd love to get them.

[JaylisJayP]

I thought you can with ]Multichannel Analog cables not just HDMI.

Yeah, you're right.

[PrimeBane]

Blu = DTS-HD MA - You want the best quality you have to pay for it :D

Ultimatum HD DVD = Dolby TruHD
Dolby TruHD = DTS-HD MA

I'd exercise a little caution towards those type of deals, as the catch is they will sell your contact info to various advertising firm distribution lists.

Be ready to receive a **** load of junk mail...the tip off will be the influx.

I already get a crapload of junkmail... it goes right through the shredder and into the recycle. :)

Would anyone up there be able to hook me up with these both? At that price, I'd love to get them.

I should be able to grab them both for you over the weekend. :)

[SBrooks1]

Ultimatum HD DVD = Dolby TruHD
Dolby TruHD = DTS-HD MA

That's one movie out of three and while I know they are both lossless; TrueHD's dialogue normalization sucks ass compared to any DTS-HD MA soundtrack. So while they are both lossless they are certainly not equal.

[JaylisJayP]

Ultimatum HD DVD = Dolby TruHD
Dolby TruHD = DTS-HD MA



I already get a crapload of junkmail... it goes right through the shredder and into the recycle. :)



I should be able to grab them both for you over the weekend. :)

That would be awesome, Prime. Thank you.

[JaylisJayP]

That's one movie out of three and while I know they are both lossless; TrueHD's dialogue normalization sucks ass compared to any DTS-HD MA soundtrack. So while they are both lossless they are certainly not equal.

Not equal...but not nearly enough to upgrade.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

That's one movie out of three and while I know they are both lossless; TrueHD's dialogue normalization sucks ass compared to any DTS-HD MA soundtrack. So while they are both lossless they are certainly not equal.

Do you have dog ears that you can actually tell a differance? :p ;) :D (you know I'm only playin')

[PrimeBane]

Crazy good Blu deal at WM Canada

Pan's Labyrinth
Kill Bill Vol 1
Kill Bill Vol 2
Shoot Em Up
No Country For Old Men

all for $8.97 each... supposedly there's one more title available as well.

Haven't found them yet, but I think I may check tonight. :D

[Chugga]

I'll be upgrading

[SBrooks1]

I'll be upgrading

http://smiliesftw.com/x/highfive.gif

[johnnyknoxsvill]

the WM BF ad is out. nothing too special but maybe some good deals for you guys. I'll be going in and stashing a few movies.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

As posted over on Hidefdigest

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/Bla.../Store/WalMart

Just a few deals that stuck out.

Magnavox Blu-ray Disc Player $128.00

Movies & Music
AC/DC Fan Pack with Rock Band Track Pack, DVD, T-Shirt $39.88
Assorted DVDs (Notebook, 300, I am Legend, many more) $6.00
Blu-ray Movie: American Gangster $15.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Blu-ray Movie: Indiana Jones Crystal Skull 2-Disc Special Edition $15.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Blu-ray Movie: Iron Man Ultimate 2-Disc Edition $15.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Blu-ray Movie: Kung Fu Panda $15.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Blu-ray Movie: Shooter $15.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Blu-ray Movie: Transformers 2-Disc Special Edition $15.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
DVD Movie 2-Pack Assortment $10.00
DVD Movie: Alvin & the Chipmunks $9.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
DVD Movie: Indiana Jones Kingdom of the Crystal Skull $9.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
DVD Movie: Iron Man $9.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
DVD Movie: Kung Fu Panda $9.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
DVD Movie: Sex and the City: The Movie $9.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
DVD Movie: The Incredible Hulk $9.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Selected DVD Movies (TMNT, Rush Hour 2, Spider-man, 50+ more) $2.00

Televisions
Emerson 32" Widescreen LCD HDTV $388.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Polaroid 42" Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV $598.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Samsung 32" Widescreen LCD HDTV $498.00
Samsung 40" Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV $798.00
Samsung 42" Widescreen Plasma HDTV $698.00
Samsung 46" Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV $1,098.00
Samsung 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV w/ 2 HDMI Inputs $798.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Sansui 19" Widescreen LCD HDTV $178.00

Video Games

Bully for Playstation 2 $10.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Disney Video Game Assorted Titles $10.00
Guitar Hero 2-Pack for Nintendo Wii (GH3, GH Aerosmith) $50.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Guitar Hero 2-Pack for Xbox 360 (GH2, GH Aerosmith) $50.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Guitar Hero 3-Pack for Playstation 2 (GH1, GH2, GH 80s) $50.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Madden NFL 09 for Playstation 3 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Madden NFL 09 for Xbox 360 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Midnight Club DUB Edition for Playstation 2 $10.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NASCAR 09 for Playstation 3 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NASCAR 09 for Xbox 360 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NBA Live 09 for Playstation 3 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NBA Live 09 for Xbox 360 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NCAA Football 09 for Playstation 3 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NCAA Football 09 for Xbox 360 $30.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NFL Head Coach 09 for Playstation 3 $10.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
NFL Head Coach 09 for Xbox 360 $10.00 [Early Bird Item - Limited Time Only]
Nintendo DS Lite Brain Age Special Edition $136.00
Nintendo DS Lite Super Mario Bros. Special Edition $136.00
Nintendo DS Video Game Assortment (over 50 Titles Available) $16.00
Nintendo Wii Video Game Assortment (Many Titles Available) $16.00
Nintendo Wii Video Game System $249.24
Xbox 360 Arcade Bundle w/ Guitar Hero 3 Game & Guitar $199.00

[PrimeBane]

I'll be upgrading

Of course you will... you shunned HD DVD :p

[Chugga]

Of course you will... you shunned HD DVD :p

Shunned is a harsh word. I prefer "bet against"


Also as for Black Friday the deals on Blu-ray look absolutely awful, if you really want good deals on blu-rays and don't want the hassle of fighting mobs of 50+ soccer moms just hit up the JRs black friday deal. $9.99-16.99 Blu-rays.

[Chugga]

Courage Under Fire for $12.99 FINALLY!!!! I've waited almost 2 years for this movie on Blu-ray. I've never seen it though so no spoilers during my celebration.

[SBrooks1]

Also as for Black Friday the deals on Blu-ray look absolutely awful, if you really want good deals on blu-rays and don't want the hassle of fighting mobs of 50+ soccer moms just hit up the JRs black friday deal. $9.99-16.99 Blu-rays.

Didn't know about that. Thanks for the heads up.

[Chugga]

JR.com is a legit black friday sale so you are actually only pre-ordering your movies (even though all of them are released). Your order doesn't ship until between the 28th-30th of November.

[cflames89]

for you guys in Canada:

Today's Future Shop flyer had Sin City and From Dusk Till Dawn listed as $12.99. Looks like someone finally got the right price for bare-bones discs.

I need to double check to see if the cost dropped as well on Sin City, and get it price protected. :D

[cflames89]

Crazy good Blu deal at WM Canada

Pan's Labyrinth
Kill Bill Vol 1
Kill Bill Vol 2
Shoot Em Up
No Country For Old Men

all for $8.97 each... supposedly there's one more title available as well.

Haven't found them yet, but I think I may check tonight. :D

Damn, that's less than the price for Pan's Labyrinth on DVD at work.

[grif32]

Watched Kung Fu Panda on BR. Loved it more the 2nd time. First time was in the theater. So much better at home on BR... Really enjoyed this movie.

[cochese75]

JR Blu-ray Disc's for $9.99


The Manchurian Candidate (Blu-Ray) - $9.99
Flags of Our Fathers (Blu-Ray) - $9.99
Hustle & Flow (Blu-Ray) - $9.99
The Untouchables (Blu-Ray) - $9.99

http://www.jr.com/promotion/listContent.jsp?promoName=BlackFriday399DVDs&subFolder=BlackFridayBluRayDiscs


:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

I'm tempted to bite on this Denmark Pulp Fiction. Apparently it's region free...screen shots look amazing. People are saying they're getting charged $39 U.S. for it.

Hmm..............

[SBrooks1]

I'm tempted to bite on this Denmark Pulp Fiction. Apparently it's region free...screen shots look amazing. People are saying they're getting charged $39 U.S. for it.

Hmm..............

That's funny. I was just on AVS looking at those screenshots. It has DTS-HD MA too. :D

[SBrooks1]

I'm watching the 1st episode of Band of Brothers now on Blu. Borrowing it before shipping it to a friend in Sweden who bought it off eBay. PQ is amazing. DTS-HD MA soundtrack is obviously amazing as well. This is on my Christmas list.

[grif32]

I'm watching the 1st episode of Band of Brothers now on Blu. Borrowing it before shipping it to a friend in Sweden who bought it off eBay. PQ is amazing. DTS-HD MA soundtrack is obviously amazing as well. This is on my Christmas list.

U have a sick love affair with DTS-HD MA... I sure hope your wife is not the jealous type...:D

[SBrooks1]

U have a sick love affair with DTS-HD MA... I sure hope your wife is not the jealous type...:D

I get happy in the pants whenever I can buy a Blu-ray with DTS-HD MA :p

[JaylisJayP]

That's funny. I was just on AVS looking at those screenshots. It has DTS-HD MA too. :D

Actually, the blu-ray screenshots look a little softer than whatever was posted first....they still look very good, but not $40 good.

[JaylisJayP]

http://i36.tinypic.com/rgw3u1.jpgI get happy in the pants whenever I can buy a Blu-ray with DTS-HD MA :p

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If anyone bought the Jeff Dunham X-mas special, There is a loud pop about 10mins in when using DTS HD Master

[moviemaniac4]

Any Blu-ray live concert worth to get ?

Currently I only own some live performances in DVD by Santana and Fletwood Mack....might get the KIZZ one with the Melbourne symphony.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p-z4Q0714w

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

[JaylisJayP]

Any Blu-ray live concert worth to get ?

Currently I only own some live performances in DVD by Santana and Fletwood Mack....might get the KIZZ one with the Melbourne symphony.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p-z4Q0714w

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

In my opinion, the Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds concert is one of the finest PQ/AQ discs available. If you like their music, it's a must own.

[stupidsuck]

IGN's Top 25 blu-ray movies.

There's too much I disagree with here to even get started....

http://bluray.ign.com/articles/931/931570p1.html



holy crap...did i just miss it or is Cars not on that list?

[IceRat]

Any Blu-ray live concert worth to get ?

Currently I only own some live performances in DVD by Santana and Fletwood Mack....might get the KIZZ one with the Melbourne symphony.......

uh that's Mac

guess it all depends on your taste in music
The Police Certifiable (BB exclusive) is supposed to be solid

I'll hold out for a nice HD transfer of Stop Making Sense

[JaylisJayP]

How in the world did I not know that Immortal was coming out in a couple weeks? High def digest doesn't even list it. I just pre-ordered it from Amazon for $14.95, a steal at that price. I am a huge fan of this movie.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1131

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/35517/immortal/

[Kevo Head]

What is the best website for every Blu-Ray with a review attached to each?

[JaylisJayP]

What is the best website for every Blu-Ray with a review attached to each?

I would recommend HDDB.net. It's a fairly all-inclusive database of blu-ray movies, with a list of every site they've been reviewed by. But sometimes they don't catch them all....

Individual sites are.

Highdefdigest.com
DVDtown.com
DVDTalk.com
DVDAuthority.com
Avsforum.com
blu-ray.com
dvdbeaver.com
and themanroom.com changed it's name to something else, but I can't think of it right now

also, ign.com will review a blu-ray from time to time.

[JaylisJayP]

NC....did you ever pop in Kiss of the Dragon? I'd be interested to hear what you thought of the PQ.

[freezerfuel]

Picked up Tropic Thunder, Hell Ride, and The Strangers. Yay.

Watched the Strangers and it had crazy audio. Sounds jumping all over the place... movie itself was just okay.

[Kevo Head]

I would recommend HDDB.net. It's a fairly all-inclusive database of blu-ray movies, with a list of every site they've been reviewed by. But sometimes they don't catch them all....

Individual sites are.

Highdefdigest.com
DVDtown.com
DVDTalk.com
DVDAuthority.com
Avsforum.com
blu-ray.com
dvdbeaver.com
and themanroom.com changed it's name to something else, but I can't think of it right now

also, ign.com will review a blu-ray from time to time.

Thanks. Is Hi Def Digest a bit picky when it comes to movies, or pretty spot on? Alot of movies I was interested in buying were only picking up 3's.

[Wofford29]

Anyone ever order from www.hidefdvd.com?

[JaylisJayP]

Thanks. Is Hi Def Digest a bit picky when it comes to movies, or pretty spot on? Alot of movies I was interested in buying were only picking up 3's.

I wouldn't necessarily go by these sites for reviews on the movies themselves...they're better sources of information for the technical specs of the blu-ray discs. You'd be better off sticking to rotten tomatoes for movie reviews.

At avsforum.com, in the blu-ray software section, they maintain a Picture Quality tier thread, where everyone's input is weighed and they structure a hierarchy of picture quality. Debatable as to whether it's any more accurate or reliable than a review site's take on a disc, but it is another source for you.

[JaylisJayP]

Picked up Tropic Thunder, Hell Ride, and The Strangers. Yay.

Watched the Strangers and it had crazy audio. Sounds jumping all over the place... movie itself was just okay.

How's Hell Ride?

[JaylisJayP]

Correction on my earlier post...Immortal is $11.99 at Amazon :eek:

http://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Blu-ray-Thomas-Kretschmann/dp/B001DM3Q2I/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1227392800&sr=8-1&tag=blurayforum-20

[JaylisJayP]

Wow...nobody's come here all day. Sad.

Anyway, watched Can't Hardly Wait today while cooking. Decent PQ, not very sharp. Audio was pretty strong, though. When used, the surround sound was great.

[PrimeBane]

Picked up a Sony BDPS350 BD player today for my Dad for Christmas. Came with 3 free movies (Devil Wears Prada, I Am Robot, Kingdom of Heaven.) I'll give it a quick test run as I play to run the firmware update before I give it to him.

I also spotted the Insignia player for $149.99 at Futureshop... might have only been that store that had them on special, but it also included the 3 free movies. I was damn tempted to buy one as they have come pretty highly recommened (Insignia is the same as the Magnavox player) but the from isn't much to look at.

[cflames89]

Picked up a Sony BDPS350 BD player today for my Dad for Christmas. Came with 3 free movies (Devil Wears Prada, I Am Robot, Kingdom of Heaven.) I'll give it a quick test run as I play to run the firmware update before I give it to him.

I also spotted the Insignia player for $149.99 at Futureshop... might have only been that store that had them on special, but it also included the 3 free movies. I was damn tempted to buy one as they have come pretty highly recommened (Insignia is the same as the Magnavox player) but the from isn't much to look at.

I have not even seen the Insignia at work yet.........

[littlejacque25]

Watched The Incredible Hulk on BD last night. It was amazing!

[cflames89]

Finally watched Wall-E today, very sharp looking movie.

[Kevo Head]

I wouldn't necessarily go by these sites for reviews on the movies themselves...they're better sources of information for the technical specs of the blu-ray discs. You'd be better off sticking to rotten tomatoes for movie reviews.

At avsforum.com, in the blu-ray software section, they maintain a Picture Quality tier thread, where everyone's input is weighed and they structure a hierarchy of picture quality. Debatable as to whether it's any more accurate or reliable than a review site's take on a disc, but it is another source for you.

Sorry, I didn't mean the actual movie, but the overall grade of the BD. I notuced things like Casino Royale and Gans of New York were only getting 3's on things like picture quality.:o

[JaylisJayP]

Sorry, I didn't mean the actual movie, but the overall grade of the BD. I notuced things like Casino Royale and Gans of New York were only getting 3's on things like picture quality.:o

Many blu-ray fanboys will to this day say High Def Digest (Peter Bracke especially) has a vendetta against blu-ray. I don't see it, but....anyway....

Here's a couple things to keep in mind with these review sites.

1) They will pick apart these movies in so much more depth than you would ever need them to. Meaning they're pausing the movie, getting within inches from the screen, docking points for a dirt spec here, a tad of edge enhancement there...it's so far beyond anything you as a typical movie enthusiast would care about. My point there is that the different between a 3.5/5 and a 4.5/5 on these review sites is, in my opinion, a difference you wouldn't even notice at home.

2) Oftentimes they'll make unfair comparisons, although they're getting better. Meaning they'll judge a movie based on it's age against newer movies...or they'll even judge a live action movie against a CGI cartoon like Wall-E or something. So one reviewer might have just given Wall-E a 5/5 for PQ, and then reviewed, say, Gattaca, and be influenced a little bit by what he just finished watching, and allow that to affect how he judges Gattaca.

3) These review sites only get business when you keep coming back. So every once in a while they need to generate some controversy to keep the buzz coming to their Web site. A conspiracy theory of mine? Maybe a little one, sure, but many other people would agree with me there.

So, basically, the only way you'll really know is to rent and see for yourself. If you're going to go off reviews, though, I'd recommend looking at as many as possible, including user reviews on blu-ray.com and avsforum.com, and look for common themes. If a lot of people are unhappy with certain visual aspects of a movie, odds are it's true, and you might be unhappy, as well.

But, with maybe a handful of exceptions, any blu-ray is going to be at least a couple siginificant steps up from what you'd get off a DVD. And the jump in audio quality is often greater than picture quality, if you care about that, as well. If you are a fan of a movie and want to own it, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the blu-ray.

The only thing I really ever let PQ dictate is how much I'd pay for the film. If it's only a small or medium step up from a DVD, or if there's no HD audio, then I'm only going to pay a small or medium amount more for the blu-ray....something FOX hasn't seemed to learn yet.

[Kevo Head]

Many blu-ray fanboys will to this day say High Def Digest (Peter Bracke especially) has a vendetta against blu-ray. I don't see it, but....anyway....

Here's a couple things to keep in mind with these review sites.

1) They will pick apart these movies in so much more depth than you would ever need them to. Meaning they're pausing the movie, getting within inches from the screen, docking points for a dirt spec here, a tad of edge enhancement there...it's so far beyond anything you as a typical movie enthusiast would care about. My point there is that the different between a 3.5/5 and a 4.5/5 on these review sites is, in my opinion, a difference you wouldn't even notice at home.

2) Oftentimes they'll make unfair comparisons, although they're getting better. Meaning they'll judge a movie based on it's age against newer movies...or they'll even judge a live action movie against a CGI cartoon like Wall-E or something. So one reviewer might have just given Wall-E a 5/5 for PQ, and then reviewed, say, Gattaca, and be influenced a little bit by what he just finished watching, and allow that to affect how he judges Gattaca.

3) These review sites only get business when you keep coming back. So every once in a while they need to generate some controversy to keep the buzz coming to their Web site. A conspiracy theory of mine? Maybe a little one, sure, but many other people would agree with me there.

So, basically, the only way you'll really know is to rent and see for yourself. If you're going to go off reviews, though, I'd recommend looking at as many as possible, including user reviews on blu-ray.com and avsforum.com, and look for common themes. If a lot of people are unhappy with certain visual aspects of a movie, odds are it's true, and you might be unhappy, as well.

But, with maybe a handful of exceptions, any blu-ray is going to be at least a couple siginificant steps up from what you'd get off a DVD. And the jump in audio quality is often greater than picture quality, if you care about that, as well. If you are a fan of a movie and want to own it, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the blu-ray.

The only thing I really ever let PQ dictate is how much I'd pay for the film. If it's only a small or medium step up from a DVD, or if there's no HD audio, then I'm only going to pay a small or medium amount more for the blu-ray....something FOX hasn't seemed to learn yet.

Ok, thanks again for the info. I was getting a little worried learning that 75 percent of the Blu-Rays I wanted weren't higher than a 3.5.

[PrimeBane]

Friggen Futureshop.ca :mad:

They're running an online sale the last two days... but they still haven't fixed their god damn website.

I have several items in my cart with discounts and it doesn't show up at checkout... and it seems to be happening to everyone. What a damn joke. :mad:

[JaylisJayP]

Friggen Futureshop.ca :mad:

They're running an online sale the last two days... but they still haven't fixed their god damn website.

I have several items in my cart with discounts and it doesn't show up at checkout... and it seems to be happening to everyone. What a damn joke. :mad:

Prime, any luck with Sin City and FDTD...or is this what you're referring to here?

[JaylisJayP]

Ok, thanks again for the info. I was getting a little worried learning that 75 percent of the Blu-Rays I wanted weren't higher than a 3.5.

No problem...also, my two cents on the ones you mentioned.

Casino Royale looks spectacular. It is one of the premier blu-rays you can buy.

I have heard Gangs of New York has a ton of edge enhancement ported over from the DVD transfer. I haven't seen it myself, and depending on your TV, it'll be more or less noticeable...but just something to keep in mind.

[SBrooks1]

If you buy Casino Royale, make sure you buy the 1st one released and not the new Special Edition. The first one has uncompressed PCM. The new one, Dolby TrueHD.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I picked up a Panny BD-35 today from Sears for $149. I tried to post the deal eariler but the site wouldnt let me in. Its a 1 day sale from what I've heard

[PrimeBane]

Prime, any luck with Sin City and FDTD...or is this what you're referring to here?

That's what I was trying to do along with some stuff for myself.

I finally got it to go through, so now I'm just waiting for the in store notification.

[PrimeBane]

I picked up a Panny BD-35 today from Sears for $149. I tried to post the deal eariler but the site wouldnt let me in. Its a 1 day sale from what I've heard

Damn... that's an amaing price for that player. Just make sure you update the FW. I hear it's buggy without it.

[Kevo Head]

No problem...also, my two cents on the ones you mentioned.

Casino Royale looks spectacular. It is one of the premier blu-rays you can buy.

I have heard Gangs of New York has a ton of edge enhancement ported over from the DVD transfer. I haven't seen it myself, and depending on your TV, it'll be more or less noticeable...but just something to keep in mind.

Alrighty, thanks. GONY is one of the main reasons for me to get a Blu-Ray...along with Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2

[Kevo Head]

Also, is Sin City only available on BD in other countries?

[PrimeBane]

No, just Canada through Alliance home video.

[Kevo Head]

No, just Canada through Alliance home video.

Alright, that's a shame. I wondered why I kept seeing sales on it in Canadian stores only. Thanks for the info.

[flesh_gordon]

My dad's looking to buy a Onkyo Home Theatre, HTS5100. They have it listed at $650

https://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=3501&productId=2899&menuId=''&parentId1=''&parentId2=''&parentId3=''&menuLevel=''

Good buy or is there something else in that price range that would be better. He's replacing an old 5.1 yamaha receiver and mish-mash speakers.

[freezerfuel]

How's Hell Ride?

Won't be watching it until probably tomorrow but I'll let you know. I picked it up at Wal-Mart for $17.83... not a bad price.

[JaylisJayP]

That's what I was trying to do along with some stuff for myself.

I finally got it to go through, so now I'm just waiting for the in store notification.

Cool...when you find out, let me know how much I owe you. Thanks again.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Im using the Panny BD-35 with a Onkyo 705 and I'm unable to get Dolby True HD, I can get DTS Master just fine but no Dolby True. Anyone on here using the BD-35 that might be able to shed some light on it?

[PrimeBane]

Are you getting the player or the receiver to do the decoding? And did you get the firmware update for it?

[PrimeBane]

My dad's looking to buy a Onkyo Home Theatre, HTS5100. They have it listed at $650

https://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=3501&productId=2899&menuId=''&parentId1=''&parentId2=''&parentId3=''&menuLevel=''

Good buy or is there something else in that price range that would be better. He's replacing an old 5.1 yamaha receiver and mish-mash speakers.

It's pretty good for the price range, just be aware that it is entry level. The receiver won't decode lossless codecs so if he buys a Blu-ray player in the future he'll need to get one that will decode TruHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

According to some reviews, the subwoofer is underpowered as well. Depending on where he lives, that may be a good thing.

[Tuckertank]

Picked up Kung Fu Panda this weekend, great movie, I'm 30 years old but I have to admit I love watching animation on BD.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Are you getting the player or the receiver to do the decoding? And did you get the firmware update for it?

Yea did the FW right out of the box. I asked over at Avs and they said it has to do with the secondary audio option, so ill play around with that tonight after work

[Hanky Panky]

Nothing like a little Hall & Oats in HD...I plan to get this on Tuesday :)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51p8XG6VFBL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[cflames89]

Picked up Kung Fu Panda this weekend, great movie, I'm 30 years old but I have to admit I love watching animation on BD.

I'm 29 and the same way.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I just talked to the guy at my local FYEand he showed me the BF ad and they have a Sharp BD player for $199. I would assume its the 1500. Just give you guys a heads up.

[ewto16]

My dad's looking to buy a Onkyo Home Theatre, HTS5100. They have it listed at $650

https://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=3501&productId=2899&menuId=''&parentId1=''&parentId2=''&parentId3=''&menuLevel=''

Good buy or is there something else in that price range that would be better. He's replacing an old 5.1 yamaha receiver and mish-mash speakers.

Get the 6100 or the 7100. They are both better.

[ewto16]

Watched Wal-E over the weekend. Sadly it was on a standard def 27" TV. Still enjoyed the movie though.

[Hanky Panky]

Picked up Kung Fu Panda this weekend, great movie, I'm 30 years old but I have to admit I love watching animation on BD.

I'm over 30 myself but as great as this 3-D trend of animation is, I miss the ol' traditional 2-D animation which has sadly gone extinct.

Quite frankly, it's a little disturbing to me, as Japan is the only country which still respects 2-D with the blending of the two.

[PrimeBane]

2009 just announced

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist - Feb 3rd
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Sony/Disc_Announcements/Nick_and_Norahs_Infinite_Playlist_to_Spin_on_Blu-ray/2281

Miracle at St. Anna - Feb 10th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney_Readying_Miracle_at_St._Anna_for_Blu-ray/2279

Sex Drive - Feb 3rd
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disney_Readying_Miracle_at_St._Anna_for_Blu-ray/2279

Igor - Jan 20th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/MGM/Disc_Announcements/MGM_to_Unleash_Igor_on_Blu-ray/2276

RockNRolla - Jan 27th
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/RockNRolla_Headed_to_Blu-ray/2278

I'm thinking about blind buying Nick and Nora and Miracle at St. Anna.

[HollandX]

that's it for the whole year?

blu-ray is dead.

[cflames89]

I am blind buying Igor, but that is because of the oldest boy.

[PrimeBane]

that's it for the whole year?

blu-ray is dead.

Yes... if you see anything else announced it's a lie. You are not allowed to buy anything outside these 5 movies. :p

[cflames89]

Yes... if you see anything else announced it's a lie. You are not allowed to buy anything outside these 5 movies. :p

Well, might as well toss the PS3 over the balcony then, I'll be right back inside..............

[burngwngs]

Eagle Eye announced for December.

[burngwngs]

RockNRolla , I need to have that.

[cflames89]

Eagle Eye announced for December.

Quick turn on that one.

[Wofford29]

Alright guys, I'm thinking about getting my dad a plasma for Christmas. I'm looking at the two 50'' 720p sets from various sites that are around the same price. One is the Panasonic and the other is the Samsung. Anyone own any of these sets or care to make a recommendation?

[PrimeBane]

Quality wise, it seems like Panny and Sammy plasmas are pretty neck and neck (Samsung may have even pulled ahead). The Sammys appears to be available for a little less on sale from what I've seen as well.

Customer service tends to be better with Panasonic (their Viera Concierge service is second to none). And unless Samsung has improved on the burn-in front, the Pannys are more resistant to it.

[IceRat]

Alright guys, I'm thinking about getting my dad a plasma for Christmas. I'm looking at the two 50'' 720p sets from various sites that are around the same price. One is the Panasonic and the other is the Samsung. Anyone own any of these sets or care to make a recommendation?
I own the Panny and love it

[grif32]

Harmony 880 BRAND NEW $99 on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Advanced-Universal-Control/dp/B00093IIRA/?tag=blurayforum-20

[JaylisJayP]

Funny you posting that...I just got mine in the mail today. Picked up the $75 refurb...looks brand new to me. Anyway, question for those who also have the nyko bluwave...how do you set up the 880 to recognize this? I haven't set up anything else on the remote yet...

Thanks in advance.

[PrimeBane]

If you look under gaming devices or DVD players on the harmony menu (can't remember which it's under off the top of my head) the bluewave is listed. :)

[JaylisJayP]

oh, cool....can't wait to try this out.

Thanks Prime.

[PrimeBane]

You'll probably need to fiddle with it a bit... I imagine you'll find the timing is off with the PS3. You'll want to increase the speed of the signal so the PS3 seems more responsive.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Figured out my Panny BD-35 plays fine now!! Man what a difference DTS Master and Dolby True make:eek:

[grif32]

Funny you posting that...I just got mine in the mail today. Picked up the $75 refurb...looks brand new to me. Anyway, question for those who also have the nyko bluwave...how do you set up the 880 to recognize this? I haven't set up anything else on the remote yet...

Thanks in advance.

Very easy. You just set it up as a device. Then add it as an activity

If you need help setting things up just let me know. Garth gave me his user ID and Password and I set everything up for him. So if you get stuck just let me know.

If I want to watch Blu-Ray or PS3 this is what my activity button looks like

Nyko Game Console (With DVD) 2 Nyko Game Console (With DVD) 2 is on
Sony TV Sony TV is on
Onkyo Onkyo 705 Onkyo Onkyo 705 is on
Other All other devices are off
Sony TV Sony TV is set to "Video 6"
Onkyo Onkyo 705 Onkyo Onkyo 705 is set to "Game/TV"

[PrimeBane]

Figured out my Panny BD-35 plays fine now!! Man what a difference DTS Master and Dolby True make:eek:

So what ended up being the problem? Some strange hidden setting you had to turn on?

I know I had to turn on my optical out on one of my old DVD players... wth!

[JaylisJayP]

Very easy. You just set it up as a device. Then add it as an activity

If you need help setting things up just let me know. Garth gave me his user ID and Password and I set everything up for him. So if you get stuck just let me know.

If I want to watch Blu-Ray or PS3 this is what my activity button looks like

Nyko Game Console (With DVD) 2 Nyko Game Console (With DVD) 2 is on
Sony TV Sony TV is on
Onkyo Onkyo 705 Onkyo Onkyo 705 is on
Other All other devices are off
Sony TV Sony TV is set to "Video 6"
Onkyo Onkyo 705 Onkyo Onkyo 705 is set to "Game/TV"

I might just take you up on that, since the only other time I've set up a universal remote, it was much simpler than I'm guessing this is going to be. My remote is charging right now.....

[PrimeBane]

It's not that tought to set up Jaylis... the tweeking is usually the worst part. :)

[grif32]

It's not that tought to set up Jaylis... the tweeking is usually the worst part. :)

I agree is so easy. But like I said if you need help just let me know.

[JaylisJayP]

I'll give it a try first. But if my taste in movies is any correlation to my intelligence...well...

[WingNut 25]

Nick and Nora is a great movie. I saw a test audience screening of it. Definitely picking that up next year.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

So what ended up being the problem? Some strange hidden setting you had to turn on?

I know I had to turn on my optical out on one of my old DVD players... wth!

Yeah pretty much, I had to turn off the Secondary audio option in the setup menu:rolleyes:

[JaylisJayP]

OK, I basically have the remote set up. Couple questions on using it with the NYKO to control the PS3

1) Can it turn the PS3 on, as well? Because mine won't.

2) Where are the arrows on the remote for scrolling? All I get for options that I can find are Circle, Square, Triangle, and X.

Thanks

[PrimeBane]

The 880 will not turn on the PS3... you need yet another gizmo to do that. Or just turn it on when you put the movie in. :)

Arrows (around the OK)
http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/logitech_harmony_880_angled.jpg

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah I figured out #2 pretty quick. Thanks for the help Grif and Prime....looks like I'm all good to go!

[PrimeBane]

Anytime... like I said you'll want to do a little tweaking now. Plus you may find that some functionality is missing or you may want to customize the buttons.

I believe I customized my OK to act as the O for the PS3 to make life easier.

[JaylisJayP]

While I got you here, Prime...did you ever find out if that futureshop order went through?

[PrimeBane]

Yes... I'm hoping to pick up the order on my way home tonight. :)

[Kevo Head]

So I saw on that Hidef Digest website, that if you get a Playstation Credit Card, you can get a PS3 for $250. Could I get the system without ever having to use that card?

[IceRat]

So I saw on that Hidef Digest website, that if you get a Playstation Credit Card, you can get a PS3 for $250. Could I get the system without ever having to use that card?
that is the price before shipping/handling
$284 delivered
if you think that is a good deal yes you would have to put the purchase on that card but once you pay it off (which I would suggest doing immediately) you wouldn't have to use the card ever again

these types of credit card "deals" have been going on for a long time now... this is just the latest (not necessarily greatest) incarnation

[Kevo Head]

that is the price before shipping/handling
$284 delivered
if you think that is a good deal yes you would have to put the purchase on that card but once you pay it off (which I would suggest doing immediately) you wouldn't have to use the card ever again

these types of credit card "deals" have been going on for a long time now... this is just the latest (not necessarily greatest) incarnation

Thanks for the info. $284 is a pretty good deal for a PS3 to me, but I have heard about how much trouble credit cards can be.

[IceRat]

buy it, pay it off right away, cut up card and never use again

[Kevo Head]

buy it, pay it off right away, cut up card and never use again

I may do that. I need as much money for a TV as possible, and that extra $150 would really help me out.

[Kevo Head]

Good price for this TV? If so, I think I have found my box:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1977316&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643

[freezerfuel]

My review of Hell Ride.

Not that great. :D

Pro's
-Unbelievable amount of T & A in high definition... A LOT.
-Cool cast and characters (Madsen - who easily has the coolest character... The Gent, Jones, Carradine, Hopper).
-Behind the scenes were kinda cool, I liked watching "The Choppers of Hell Ride" although none of the extras are more than a few minutes long each.

Con's
-Really, really cheezy at times but that's to be somewhat expected in a movie like this.
-The writer/director is also a lead and that rarely works, didn't work here either.
-Slow and not much action.

So although it wasn't that great I have no regrets buying because I know I'll want to watch it a few more times anyway (Something about naked women and bikes :D)

[ewto16]

Good price for this TV? If so, I think I have found my box:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A1977316&cs=19&c=us&l=en&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643

I would look at the Black Friday ads and see what TVs are listed there. I recall seeing some Samsungs listed around that same price that might be better.

The PS3 deal on the credit card is a great deal. Like IceRat said, buy it, pay it off in full, and then cut the card up and never use it again.

Oaktown kept his open and uses it to buy Sony stuff and he has accumulated a lot of Sony points so far. If you plan on buying more Sony electronics in the future, you may not want to cut it up.

[Hanky Panky]

My review of Hell Ride.

Pro's
-Unbelievable amount of T & A in high definition... A LOT.



Damnit...you had to list that didn't you. And here I was avoiding this one like the plague.

[PrimeBane]

PS3 80 GB $20 off at Futureshop in Canada.

Also deals on the 360 Arcade and Rock Band/Guitar Hero
http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/staticPC/default.asp?Page=1&PCName=gamingsale%5Fnov&catid=&logon=&langid=EN

[cochese75]

$20?? :eek: :D




:spawnorb:

[Kevo Head]

$20?? :eek: :D




:spawnorb:

Save $20...haha. I got just as excited as you.

[Kevo Head]

I would look at the Black Friday ads and see what TVs are listed there. I recall seeing some Samsungs listed around that same price that might be better.

The PS3 deal on the credit card is a great deal. Like IceRat said, buy it, pay it off in full, and then cut the card up and never use it again.

Oaktown kept his open and uses it to buy Sony stuff and he has accumulated a lot of Sony points so far. If you plan on buying more Sony electronics in the future, you may not want to cut it up.

Alright. I just saw that when I buy a PS3, I get five free Sony Blu-Rays, and then an additional 28,000 points, so Zing on that one.

[PrimeBane]

TDK got a pretty good review from hdd :)
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1825/darkknight.html

Is anyone not buying it?

[MarioBro7]

http://www.amazon.com/Austin-Powers-Collection-Shagadelic-Blu-ray/dp/B001EN71HC
Gonna pick this up, only $45

[PrimeBane]

Wow! Great price on Austin Powers!

[PrimeBane]

Is anyone being big and brave and hitting the Black Friday specials, specifically at Best Buy?

I'd dearly love a copy of Transformers on Blu-ray ($9.99) should anyone manage an extra copy. :)

[Chugga]

If there were like a bin of $9.99 blu-ray movies Primebane it would be a totally different story. I'd karate chop the soccer moms in the face, I'd roundhouse kick the kids they brought with them, and I'd hurl shopping carts at any husband who unwillingly got talked into going. All of my knowledge of kung fu would be on display for anyone who even looked at me wrong at the entrance.

But a door buster deal one a SINGLE movie. It's not worth working up the sweat.

[PrimeBane]

I don't want anyone to make an extra or special trip... I know BF can be hell. :)

[Chugga]

Have you looked into the Jr.com deal? Thats not a bad consolation prize. I picked up 8 movies from them, all cinematic gems and all for less than $15.

[PrimeBane]

I'm trying to be good until Christmas. :( But a $9.99 TF BD is good enough to stray. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Is anyone being big and brave and hitting the Black Friday specials, specifically at Best Buy?

I'd dearly love a copy of Transformers on Blu-ray ($9.99) should anyone manage an extra copy. :)

I got ya covered, since WM is price matching all BF ads. I have a few copies hidden ;)

[PrimeBane]

Thank you sir :D

[cochese75]

I got ya covered, since WM is price matching all BF ads. I have a few copies hidden ;)

nice :D




:spawnorb:

[cochese75]

Have you looked into the Jr.com deal? Thats not a bad consolation prize. I picked up 8 movies from them, all cinematic gems and all for less than $15.

what did you get?


:spawnorb:

[oaktown2000]

I haven't bought **** lately.......and won't be able to on Black Friday either :o

Just locked in a rate for closing on our mortgage. No spending allowed until we close.

[Chugga]

what did you get?


:spawnorb:

Southland Tales (not on sale just couldn't find it), Courage Under Fire, Windtalkers, freedom writers, the untouchables, master and commander, commando, black rain.

Ok so maybe no cinematic masterpieces, but they were like $9.99. Of those movies I've only seen Commando though so the rest could possibly be great. But I'm not holding my breath

[oaktown2000]

I can tell you ahead of time...Black Rain is far from great. Windtalkers is meh. The Untouchables is worth the $9.99. If you ever watch M&C more then once...your life really has no meaning. Freedom Writers....dunno...never seen it. Courage Under Fire was worth the $9.99. Southland tales.....again...I dunno....never seen it. Commando.....after re-visiting it....you'll question your own movie tastes and ask yourself..."damn...at a point in my life.....I thought this was good"????

[cflames89]

Not sure if it is common knowledge yet, but the 160GB PS3 hit my store yesterday. $519.99 up here in Canada with the Dualshock 3 and Uncharted.

[Chugga]

So I'm at like 50%, I like it.

[oaktown2000]

Same as your rookie drafting.

[oaktown2000]

Come on now....you read that one liner and laughed. Admit it.

[Chugga]

I will not admit to anything

[cochese75]

he LOL'd





:spawnorb:

[Chugga]

he LOL'd



:spawnorb:

Truthfully I haven't LOL'd since this sunday when I saw Randy Moss get away with killing on camera. Luckily Dolphins aren't an endangered species or else he'd be facing some major jail time.

I'll also be laughing out loud when the Bills face off against the Dolphins again, and we show Canada how NFL teams shut down high school offenses. I hope you're around that day, I have every plan of rubbing it in. I want you near a computer when Trent Edwards starts kneeling at the end of the 4th.

You will not take 2 games from us this season, that is a promise and a guarentee. Screw Chad Pennington

[cochese75]

Alright. I just saw that when I buy a PS3, I get five free Sony Blu-Rays, and then an additional 28,000 points, so Zing on that one.

you have a link?
i want to show a friend



:spawnorb:

[cochese75]

Truthfully I haven't LOL'd since this sunday when I saw Randy Moss get away with killing on camera. Luckily Dolphins aren't an endangered species or else he'd be facing some major jail time.

I'll also be laughing out loud when the Bills face off against the Dolphins again, and we show Canada how NFL teams shut down high school offenses. I hope you're around that day, I have every plan of rubbing it in. I want you near a computer when Trent Edwards starts kneeling at the end of the 4th.

You will not take 2 games from us this season, that is a promise and a guarentee. Screw Chad Pennington

yeah he killed us :(.

And im saving that bolded part of the quote for later use. :D



:spawnorb:

[JaylisJayP]

I can tell you ahead of time...Black Rain is far from great. Windtalkers is meh. The Untouchables is worth the $9.99. If you ever watch M&C more then once...your life really has no meaning. Freedom Writers....dunno...never seen it. Courage Under Fire was worth the $9.99. Southland tales.....again...I dunno....never seen it. Commando.....after re-visiting it....you'll question your own movie tastes and ask yourself..."damn...at a point in my life.....I thought this was good"????

Harsh words for M&C...it's a great movie.

[JaylisJayP]

I know this is probably splitting hairs here, but the fact that Peter Bracke gave The Dark Knight an overall "recommended" instead of a "highly recommended" makes me seriously question how much attention I'll pay to high-def digest reviews in the future.

[oaktown2000]

Harsh words for M&C...it's a great movie.

actually...that's another one I've never seen....but that didn't sound as good as my comment did

I have heard though...it is extremely boring.

[Chugga]

I know this is probably splitting hairs here, but the fact that Peter Bracke gave The Dark Knight an overall "recommended" instead of a "highly recommended" makes me seriously question how much attention I'll pay to high-def digest reviews in the future.

It's not the first time a review of theirs has been off just to stir up contraversy and add some traffic to the site. You can tell it's fake as hell because they absolutely loved Batman Begins but somehow hate it's impressively superior sequel?

Peter Bracke is usually pretty spot on, and I generally agree with him but I feel like this was just a play to differentiate their site from the rest of the reviewers out there. I still go by a combo of HDD/Rottentomatoes anyways. The other reviewers at HDD can be highly biased, so you need rottentomatoes.

[PrimeBane]

Harsh words for M&C...it's a great movie.

I respectively disagree... it was boring as hell for 90% of the movie.

[oaktown2000]

I respectively disagree... it was boring as hell for 90% of the movie.


This................is what I've heard numerous times.

[Kevo Head]

you have a link?
i want to show a friend



:spawnorb:

Yeay man.
$250 PS3:http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/11/24/get-your-own-playstation-credit-card/
and 5 Blu-Rays upon approval of card:http://www.sonyrewards.com/en/gateway/?offerlink=bluray

[JaylisJayP]

I respectively disagree... it was boring as hell for 90% of the movie.

Yeah, I guess it can be slow. I love the genre, though. It's also at least worth a rental to show off what I'd consider one of the top 5 audio discs available right now.