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

[R. Giles]

Question for you guys. I'm looking at getting a new tv soon and the largest I can go is 32" , I saw that sharp has a 32" 1080p for $1,400. Do you guys think that is a good deal or is there something better out there.

[PrimeBane]

At 32" you probably won't notice a huge difference between 1080p and 720p... but check it out for yourself in store if possible. You'll probably save a few hundred bucks going 720p.

Sharp makes a very nice LCD so you normally can't go wrong with them. :)

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

I'm the same way, NO ONE around here was carrying Hellboy. Only place that finally had it was FYE so that kinda sucks for you with yours not carrying any. I suppose you could call them back and see if they are finally carrying Blu-Rays....I kept getting no no no no no forever and then one day I show up and they have 20 disks sitting out.

Well, I decided to triple check all the closest Best Buys...since their site showed none having them, and all of them I had called or looked in didn't have it. Finally found a store that has ONE copy that they're holding until my lunch break. Same thing happened with Big Fish for some reason. Only one BB in town had ONE copy for the first month or so that the movie was supposed to be out.

[Ackbor83]

Question for you guys. I'm looking at getting a new tv soon and the largest I can go is 32" , I saw that sharp has a 32" 1080p for $1,400. Do you guys think that is a good deal or is there something better out there.

hmmm ive seen the sharp 42" 1080p lc 42d72u model for just a few hundred more so maybe you could find the 32" for cheaper


anyways dont know if this was posted but amazon has a buy 2 BD and get 1 free on select BD

[HollandX]

Question for you guys. I'm looking at getting a new tv soon and the largest I can go is 32" , I saw that sharp has a 32" 1080p for $1,400. Do you guys think that is a good deal or is there something better out there.

No reason to spend the extra money for 1080p for a size that small. You can get an excellent 720p TV for much less and you won't notice any dropoff in quality from 1080p TVs.

Sharp is a great brand. Also check out Pioneer, Panasonic, and Hitachi.

Good luck!

[JaylisJayP]

No reason to spend the extra money for 1080p for a size that small. You can get an excellent 720p TV for much less and you won't notice any dropoff in quality from 1080p TVs.

Sharp is a great brand. Also check out Pioneer, Panasonic, and Hitachi.

Good luck!

what he said.

[JaylisJayP]

Any HD DVD'ers considering the T2 French import from XploitedCinema.com? Apparently it's a nice step up in PQ from the Blu-Ray version.

[PrimeBane]

Yes, but I'm ordering it from www.hdaddicts.com next week :)

They're having an HD DVD sale on June 11th and a BD sale on June 13th.

[JaylisJayP]

Yes, but I'm ordering it from www.hdaddicts.com (http://www.hdaddicts.com) next week :)

They're having an HD DVD sale on June 11th and a BD sale on June 13th.

that's cool...how do you know the imports will be onsale also?

[PrimeBane]

He hasn't listed what titles will be on sale yet... it could include some of the imports.

Normally he has reduced or even free shipping for these sales.

[HollandX]

Meant to tell y'all. I've been researching new HDTVs. I decided on a new DLP for my lil movie room. But I couldn't decide between the 56" and 61". For MONTHS i internally debated about this. Read every avsforum thread, checked out every formula. Sat in Circuit City and Best Buy. Finally on Memorial Day, the sales and no interest financing offers forced me to make a decision. So i took my 360 and Burnout Revenge to Circuit City to play on the 61". I wanted to see if I got dizzy or was sitting too close to a TV that size or anything. I measured out my exact distance seated. It must have taken a LONG 7-8 minutes to hook up. I was REALLY nervous. CC emps looked over but nobody said anything. So i'm playin Burnout, and it's AWESOME. I had the volume real low and only planned on playing 5-10 minutes at MOST to get a feel for it. Finally after a few minutes a CC emp walks up to me.

"WHO DID THIS FOR YOU?"

"me.. uh.. that's my xbox 360"

"THAT'S YOURS?"

"yeah... don't worry, i'll put it all back to the way it was in a few minutes."

"WE DON'T ALLOW THIS. YOU MUST TURN IT OFF NOW."

"oh.. uh... ok... sorry."

And i went to Best Buy and bought the TV.

He never asked if I needed help, or what I was doing, or why, or anything. Just demanded I turn it off.

[SBrooks1]

It's no surprise why Circuit City is closing stores left and right while Best Buy continues to grow. I'm working part time evenings at Best Buy and it's great.

[GPWYANKEE]

In Syracuse its just the opposite.The BestBuys here blows-Nobody knows a damn thing and to get help is near impossible.Circuit City is the polar opposite-Sales people know their stuff and are very helpful.

[R. Giles]

When I buy a tv it will be at Best buy or HHgregg.

[grif32]

Wow they SHOULD allow you to hook up whatever you want to a TV you might be buying. Why wouldnt they? I swear CC people around here are just stupid.

chris

[JaylisJayP]

i could see how they'd get pissed off...someone might just want to take advantage of playing on a big screen TV they don't have at home. I don't see anything wrong with what you did, but I'd probably have asked the manager first.

[PrimeBane]

Meant to tell y'all. I've been researching new HDTVs. I decided on a new DLP for my lil movie room. But I couldn't decide between the 56" and 61".

What happened to the nice 42" plasma you were looking at? :)

[HollandX]

What happened to the nice 42" plasma you were looking at? :)

lol i got that too. Sucks to be circuit city.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

Damn, Hellboy looks amazing on BD...and my CC Matrix arrived today too...also damn amazing

[HollandX]

but I'd probably have asked the manager first.

I probably could/should have. but i didn't want to hear "no." because then *I* was SOL in making my decision on a really expensive TV. i'd rather it have gone down this way if they were going to tell me no.

If I didn't know how to hook it up and switch inputs, I would have asked for sure. But all of us in this thread probably know more about this stuff than them. I wasn't going to hurt anything. If anything, I'd calibrate it better. LOL.

Dude coulda asked me what I was doing. I'm in CC/BB ALL the freakin time, and I've never seen anyone bring their own 360. The power brick alone weighs more than an elephant. I musta had serious business to lug that thing in. Plus I was with my parents. I don't think they chose to spend their holiday with me to play video games in CC in the middle of the afternoon.

:p:p:p

[HollandX]

I got a MAD Memorial Day deal on that DLP.

61" Samsung 1080p DLP. $1949 + 2 years no interest. It arrives Monday.

[PrimeBane]

God damn... maybe I will come visit for the allstar game. :D

[Chugga]

It's a long drive to old school

[grif32]

I got a MAD Memorial Day deal on that DLP.

61" Samsung 1080p DLP. $1949 + 2 years no interest. It arrives Monday.

Good deal but its still a DLP :D

Nice set..

Garth just picked up a 50" Panasonic Plasma.. Good to see you guys buying some nice HDTV's...

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

DLP's look amazing...they're the best deal for the money by far.

[JaylisJayP]

Sort OT....but the PS3 upscaling is pretty nice. I just watched History of Violence DVD and it looked pretty smooth. It doesn't give it much more details but it removes some of the blur effect on a big screen TV.

[PrimeBane]

DLP's look amazing...they're the best deal for the money by far.

In your opinion. :p

I tend to be of the same mindset as grif...

[meatgoat]

You guys have better vision than I do. I have a 56" Samsung DLP in my living room and a 42" Sharp LCD hanging in my bedroom. I think they both look awesome. I can't tell the difference between them when watching HD programming. The LCD does look better on standard def but I always assumed that was because it's a smaller screen.

[grif32]

DLP's look amazing...they're the best deal for the money by far.

Once you start replacing bulbs every couple years then not so great deal..

chris

[PrimeBane]

You guys have better vision than I do. I have a 56" Samsung DLP in my living room and a 42" Sharp LCD hanging in my bedroom. I think they both look awesome. I can't tell the difference between them when watching HD programming. The LCD does look better on standard def but I always assumed that was because it's a smaller screen.

That's why I recommend everyone view the tvs for themselves. I know people that swear by their DLP, whereas I look at them with a plasma side by side and the store and see a HUGE difference.

People seem to view these tvs differently and thus as long as the tv looks good to the buyer, that's all that really matters. :)

[JaylisJayP]

Once you start replacing bulbs every couple years then not so great deal..

chris

i hear you on this...but i've had my DLP 2 years and only had to replace it once, and that one was covered under warranty so it didn't cost me anything. Plus, while the bulbs used to cost like 300 bucks, you can find them for 150-180 these days. Not ideal, of course, but not as bad as it used to be.

[grif32]

i hear you on this...but i've had my DLP 2 years and only had to replace it once, and that one was covered under warranty so it didn't cost me anything. Plus, while the bulbs used to cost like 300 bucks, you can find them for 150-180 these days. Not ideal, of course, but not as bad as it used to be.

yeah nothing like it use to thats for sure.

[GPWYANKEE]

My new 50 Inch Panasonic Plasma is Home-HD/DVD Player is enroute.

Grif32(Chris) Thanks for all your help bro.

[PrimeBane]

Did you get this year's or last year's model GPWYANKEE?

[grif32]

My new 50 Inch Panasonic Plasma is Home-HD/DVD Player is enroute.

Grif32(Chris) Thanks for all your help bro.

Congrats bro. Sent you a PM on the HDMI cables via monoprice.

Enjoy

Chris

[rsoaker23]

Good thing with DLP..once the bulb goes you buy a new one..set looks great again...plasma once the gas starts to fade after a few years..your just beat

[grif32]

Good thing with DLP..once the bulb goes you buy a new one..set looks great again...plasma once the gas starts to fade after a few years..your just beat

You are very misinformed or are clueless. I am just hoping misinformed. Plamsa's will last 12 - 17 years depending how much you watch it. I am going on 5 years with my plasma with Zero fading..

I will take my 5 year old Plasma vs Any New DLP with a new bulb and lets compare pictures.

So if we both pay $2000 for or sets Plasma vs DLP (Size really doesnt matter). In lets say 10 years you have spent rougly another $750.00 just in bulbs. So now that great deal for $2000 isnt so great anymore. Sure you have a new TV every few year but in 10 years I can buy another NEW TV that is current instead of a 10 year old TV Probably for the $750.00 you spent through the years trying to keep your TV going.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

You are very misinformed or are clueless. I am just hoping misinformed. Plamsa's will last 12 - 17 years depending how much you watch it. I am going on 5 years with my plasma with Zero fading..

I will take my 5 year old Plasma vs Any New DLP with a new bulb and lets compare pictures.

So if we both pay $2000 for or sets Plasma vs DLP (Size really doesnt matter). In lets say 10 years you have spent rougly another $750.00 just in bulbs. So now that great deal for $2000 isnt so great anymore. Sure you have a new TV every few year but in 10 years I can buy another NEW TV that is current instead of a 10 year old TV Probably for the $750.00 you spent through the years trying to keep your TV going.

Chris

As far as the fading is concerned, you're correct.

But, even factoring an extra 750 bucks on a DLP...say you spent 2,700 (including the 10-year bulb cost) for a 61" 1080p TV.

Then say you spent $2,700 on a plasma TV. I guarantee you the difference in picture quality, while noticeable, will be not be drastic...and you're looking at no larger than a 42" Plasma TV for that money (for any reputable brand.)

So....if I'm wrong, I'm wrong, but I'd rather give up a bit (and I'm not trying to downplay the difference...DLP HD looks amazing) of picture quality for 20 inches worth of television.

[rsoaker23]

Are you kiddin me Chris.....12-17 years!!! I would love to see a company back a 12-17 shelf life...I'm guessing the technology has gotten better than it was say 5-7 years ago...but not that good..IF anything thats why companys are pushing the LCD models more than ever..cheaper to produce and just as reliable...I'm glad yours has lasted that long..I've just seen too many of the LG/Zenith 42" models bite the dust..after about 3 years you start to notice like colored static through out the tv...once its ruined its ruined..whats the best warranty out there 5 years at most places...

You are very misinformed or are clueless. I am just hoping misinformed. Plamsa's will last 12 - 17 years depending how much you watch it. I am going on 5 years with my plasma with Zero fading..

I will take my 5 year old Plasma vs Any New DLP with a new bulb and lets compare pictures.

So if we both pay $2000 for or sets Plasma vs DLP (Size really doesnt matter). In lets say 10 years you have spent rougly another $750.00 just in bulbs. So now that great deal for $2000 isnt so great anymore. Sure you have a new TV every few year but in 10 years I can buy another NEW TV that is current instead of a 10 year old TV Probably for the $750.00 you spent through the years trying to keep your TV going.

Chris

[rsoaker23]

And again you hear everyone..say 1080P doesnt matter unless you have a tv over a 60"..ofcourse that just could be haters sitting at home with a 26"LCD...So what could a quality 60"plasma cost me?

As far as the fading is concerned, you're correct.

But, even factoring an extra 750 bucks on a DLP...say you spent 2,700 (including the 10-year bulb cost) for a 61" 1080p TV.

Then say you spent $2,700 on a plasma TV. I guarantee you the difference in picture quality, while noticeable, will be not be drastic...and you're looking at no larger than a 42" Plasma TV for that money (for any reputable brand.)

So....if I'm wrong, I'm wrong, but I'd rather give up a bit (and I'm not trying to downplay the difference...DLP HD looks amazing) of picture quality for 20 inches worth of television.

[Chugga]

Congrats on your purchase HollandX, my cousin has the same tv just last years model and it's amazing. It's unfortunate that your tv will be .102685473% less clear then a plasma but I'm sure you'll be able to live with your purchase. If it makes you feel any better your black levels in movies will be .10285857347% darker then other tvs. Sin City would be a wise purchase for you.

[Chugga]

By the way I'm not going to jump into this little argument we have here full force but just wanted to get a few points out there. When it comes to DLP/Plasma/LCD the debate is as old and as useful as the PS3/Wii/360 debate. Each technology has it's own strengths and weaknesses. Plasma will give you a slightly clearer picture, DLP will give you slightly better black levels/affordability, while LCD sits right in the middle giving you a taste of everything.

Anyone who pulls the "it's night and day" out of their @$$ is either superman and has kryptonian vision or is blind as a bat and just hopes he's right. It's not night and day....it's like 7:30 in the morning and 7:41 in the morning.

[SBrooks1]

Got the Matrix HD-DVD trilogy in the mail today that I bought from Circuit City online for $20. :D

[grif32]

Are you kiddin me Chris.....12-17 years!!! I would love to see a company back a 12-17 shelf life...I'm guessing the technology has gotten better than it was say 5-7 years ago...but not that good..IF anything thats why companys are pushing the LCD models more than ever..cheaper to produce and just as reliable...I'm glad yours has lasted that long..I've just seen too many of the LG/Zenith 42" models bite the dust..after about 3 years you start to notice like colored static through out the tv...once its ruined its ruined..whats the best warranty out there 5 years at most places...

Like I said you are very misinformed about Plasma's.

Panasonic:</SPAN> States in new specifications that new plasma TVs and monitors are good to 60,000 to half life.

Samsung</SPAN>: Lists 60,000 hours for plasma lineup.
</SPAN>
Pioneer:</SPAN> States 60,000 hours of use in their new 2005 models.

This is stated by the Manufactures. So companies are backing their Plasma's for that long of a shelf life.

[grif32]

By the way I'm not going to jump into this little argument we have here full force but just wanted to get a few points out there. When it comes to DLP/Plasma/LCD the debate is as old and as useful as the PS3/Wii/360 debate. Each technology has it's own strengths and weaknesses. Plasma will give you a slightly clearer picture, DLP will give you slightly better black levels/affordability, while LCD sits right in the middle giving you a taste of everything.

Anyone who pulls the "it's night and day" out of their @$$ is either superman and has kryptonian vision or is blind as a bat and just hopes he's right. It's not night and day....it's like 7:30 in the morning and 7:41 in the morning.

I dont think anyone is saying the technology is Night and Day.. We were talking shelf life. And thats were people are misinformed.

[grif32]

And again you hear everyone..say 1080P doesnt matter unless you have a tv over a 60"..ofcourse that just could be haters sitting at home with a 26"LCD...So what could a quality 60"plasma cost me?

This has been proven many times over that 1080P is just a market hype and people truly dont see the difference. I think the only time 1080P comes into affect is if you have a 100" projector.. It just cleans things up on a screen that big..

You can get a 58" Panasonic Plasma for $2200.. Panasonic = quality...

Chris

[SBrooks1]

My personal opinion, when I finally buy a HD-TV I'll be buying one that's 1080p. Both Blu-ray and HD-DVD are 1080p anyway so you might as well get a TV that takes full advantage of the formats.

[HollandX]

Congrats on your purchase HollandX, my cousin has the same tv just last years model and it's amazing. It's unfortunate that your tv will be .102685473% less clear then a plasma but I'm sure you'll be able to live with your purchase. If it makes you feel any better your black levels in movies will be .10285857347% darker then other tvs. Sin City would be a wise purchase for you.

Heh, thanks. I'm going to get it professionally calibrated, so I'm hoping that the .102685473% less clear will become less noticable once everything becomes more accurate. Plus I'd never be able to afford an equivalent sized ~61" plasma 720p or 1080p.

[Chugga]

This has been proven many times over that 1080P is just a market hype and people truly dont see the difference. I think the only time 1080P comes into affect is if you have a 100" projector.. It just cleans things up on a screen that big..

Chris


Don't get me wrong theres lies and exaggerations in basically every new technology...."stunning top of the line 1080p video"....well it sounds nice that way so you can't blame them. But just because they are exaggerating doesn't mean they are lying. Will a 100" screen benefit from 1080p the most? Of course it's pure common sense...but theres not some written law that only a 100" screen will reap the benefits. Every big screen tv will see improvements, it's just the smaller you get the less you'll see the improvements until it gets to a point where you can't even tell the difference anymore. But theres not some random gap between a 50" tv and a 100" tv where absolutely no improvement in picture happens what-so-ever. Theres improvement from top to bottom....it's just that the top will see it far more clear, thats not to say the bottom won't see some improvements themselves.

I mean the old addage seems to change every single week now with people trying to push consumers away from the bigger tagged 1080p tv's. "well you can only tell the difference on a tv 50 and bigger"....."60 and bigger"....."70 and bigger"...."100 and bigger"....by the end of next week you'll only see an improvement if you've got one of those NASA moniters. "if your tv can't be seen from space chances are you can't see the difference between 1080p and 720p."

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a few movies today.
Hellboy BD
Coming to America HD
Trading Places HD
The Thing HD
Rescue Me S3 BD

[grif32]

Don't get me wrong theres lies and exaggerations in basically every new technology...."stunning top of the line 1080p video"....well it sounds nice that way so you can't blame them. But just because they are exaggerating doesn't mean they are lying. Will a 100" screen benefit from 1080p the most? Of course it's pure common sense...but theres not some written law that only a 100" screen will reap the benefits. Every big screen tv will see improvements, it's just the smaller you get the less you'll see the improvements until it gets to a point where you can't even tell the difference anymore. But theres not some random gap between a 50" tv and a 100" tv where absolutely no improvement in picture happens what-so-ever. Theres improvement from top to bottom....it's just that the top will see it far more clear, thats not to say the bottom won't see some improvements themselves.

I mean the old addage seems to change every single week now with people trying to push consumers away from the bigger tagged 1080p tv's. "well you can only tell the difference on a tv 50 and bigger"....."60 and bigger"....."70 and bigger"...."100 and bigger"....by the end of next week you'll only see an improvement if you've got one of those NASA moniters. "if your tv can't be seen from space chances are you can't see the difference between 1080p and 720p."

Honestly I could care less about 1080P right now. Nothing is broadcast in 1080P and probably wont for many years to come.

Chris

[grif32]

Picked up a few movies today.
Hellboy BD
Coming to America HD
Trading Places HD
The Thing HD
Rescue Me S3 BD

Very nice pick-ups. Have any extra HD DVD you are looking to sell?

Chris

[grif32]

Heh, thanks. I'm going to get it professionally calibrated, so I'm hoping that the .102685473% less clear will become less noticable once everything becomes more accurate. Plus I'd never be able to afford an equivalent sized ~61" plasma 720p or 1080p.

Why you can get a 58" Panasonic Plasma for around $2200. Not quit 61" but I dont think they (panasonic) make a 61" Plasma but i could be wrong.

http://www.visualapex.com/plasma/Plasma_details.asp?VA=Panasonic&chPartNumber=TH-58PX60U

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Did you get this year's or last year's model GPWYANKEE?

Got the newer model with the 1080i


I can see how some people get hosed when they dont know the difference between one with 1080 and one without.Panasonic makes Plasmas in both formats.

[GPWYANKEE]

Not for nothing-Is it just me or does it seem that BluRay has a much better selection of quality movies then HD????

[JaylisJayP]

Not for nothing-Is it just me or does it seem that BluRay has a much better selection of quality movies then HD????


Selection...yes, definitely. Quality of many of those blu-ray exclusive movies? Debatable.

[JaylisJayP]

by the way...watched Trading Places today and for a movie made 25 years ago it is jaw-droppingly beautiful PQ.

[PrimeBane]

Selection for both formats is okay at best... it all depends on your taste in movies.

And no matter how good the BD selection gets, I have a tough time swallowing the stupid prices of the players at this point, PS3 included.

[GPWYANKEE]

The BluRay players on amazon have all gotten lousey revues.Kind of helped make my decision for me.Bought the HD Toshiba machine that people seem to really like.If nothing else it will up convert my regular DVDs.

[grif32]

The BluRay players on amazon have all gotten lousey revues.Kind of helped make my decision for me.Bought the HD Toshiba machine that people seem to really like.If nothing else it will up convert my regular DVDs.

The PS3 is the way to go RIGHT now. BR has a ton of great movies just as well as HD DVD..

Sony is coming out with a Nice BR player which I think will retail for around $425.00 but not sure if its 100% compaitble thats why the PS3 is a no brainer.

You will enjoy the Toshiba. Very nice player for the money.

Chris

[grif32]

Toshiba A-2 for $199.99 plus $10.99 shipping. You can try code PA145 and you might get free shipping. Now thats unreal. Plus you can still get the 5 free HD DVD's through toshiba.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4N9AJt3u0Zs/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=279850&I=052HDA2&pfxid=k3787&pfxid=k1971

[GPWYANKEE]

Out of stock:( At Crutchfield

Bought mine at Amazon and used the 30.00 rebate for opening a credit card

[JaylisJayP]

Had a nice little haul today...got Coming to America HD DVD on sale at FYE, and The Jerk HD DVD at FYE...then found Hellboy Blu-Ray at SonyStyle store for 24.99. Gonna pop that one in a little later today.

[grif32]

Had a nice little haul today...got Coming to America HD DVD on sale at FYE, and The Jerk HD DVD at FYE...then found Hellboy Blu-Ray at SonyStyle store for 24.99. Gonna pop that one in a little later today.

Nice pick-ups. Watched some of the Jerk today.

Chris

[JaylisJayP]

Nice pick-ups. Watched some of the Jerk today.

Chris

How's the PQ? I actually kept it sealed and am contemplating exchanging it for something else because I've read a lot of poor reviews of the PQ online.

[WitchKingOfAngmar]

So I went on fry's site...is the deal on the 300 pre-order over? I couldn't find ANYTHING on the movie anywhere.

[grif32]

How's the PQ? I actually kept it sealed and am contemplating exchanging it for something else because I've read a lot of poor reviews of the PQ online.

Not the best but I just love this movie.

Chris

[UK_DaNnY]

Meet the robinsons is coming out on blu-ray on 20th sept then cars out on 1st october

[grif32]

Meet the robinsons is coming out on blu-ray on 20th sept then cars out on 1st october

I believe cars will be an import right?? Can u buy it here in the states?

Chris

[grif32]

So I went on fry's site...is the deal on the 300 pre-order over? I couldn't find ANYTHING on the movie anywhere.

Yeap I believe they pulled it.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

My HD Satellite thru Direct Tv goes in on Wednesday-Im pumped!!!!!!! Looking forward to the Yankee games and the Nfl Ticket in HD.

[grif32]

My HD Satellite thru Direct Tv goes in on Wednesday-Im pumped!!!!!!! Looking forward to the Yankee games and the Nfl Ticket in HD.

I was stuck watching Yankee's in HD yesterday.. But the games do look sweet in HD.

Rumor is Direct TV is suppose to have 150 HD channels coming soon.

You should order our cables through Monoprice.com now.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=2412&seq=1&format=2&style=

Not sure if its HDMI - HDMI or HDMI - DVI for direct TV.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Is 300 being released on HD or BlueRay??

[grif32]

Is 300 being released on HD or BlueRay??

Both.

Chris

[Straps]

What movies are hitting HD/Blu Ray tomorrow?

[HollandX]

HD DVD Camp Claims Victory in Stand-Alone Player Sales

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Hardware/High-Def_Retailing/HD_DVD_Camp_Claims_Victory_in_Stand-Alone_Player_Sales/690

[SBrooks1]

What movies are hitting HD/Blu Ray tomorrow?

June 12, 2007


Black Christmas (2006) (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/blackchristmas2006.html) (HD DVD)
Blood & Chocolate (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/bloodandchocolate.html) (Blu-ray)
Born on the Fourth of July (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/bornonthefourthofjuly.html) (HD DVD)
Breach (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/breach.html) (HD DVD)
Bruce Almighty (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/brucealmighty.html) (HD DVD)
Cruel Intentions (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/cruelintentions.html) (Blu-ray)
Daddy's Little Girls (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/daddyslittlegirls.html) (Blu-ray)
Daylight (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/daylight.html) (HD DVD)
Ghost Rider (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/ghostrider.html) (Blu-ray)
Harsh Times (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/harshtimes.html) (HD DVD)
Liar Liar (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/liarliar.html) (HD DVD)
Living Landscapes: The World's Most Beautiful Places (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/livinglandscapes_worldsmostbeautiful.html) (HD DVD)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/montypythonsmeaningoflife.html) (HD DVD)
Music and Lyrics (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/musicandlyrics.html) (Blu-ray)
Music and Lyrics (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/musicandlyrics.html) (HD DVD)
Primeval (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/primeval.html) (Blu-ray)
Seven Years in Tibet (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/sevenyearsintibet.html) (Blu-ray)
Sneakers (http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/sneakers.html) (HD DVD)

[JaylisJayP]

What movies are hitting HD/Blu Ray tomorrow?

also, just fyi, you can check highdefdigest.com at any time and they have an updating list of upcoming HD/Bu Ray movies at the bottom right of their home page.

[grif32]

HD DVD Camp Claims Victory in Stand-Alone Player Sales

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Hardware/High-Def_Retailing/HD_DVD_Camp_Claims_Victory_in_Stand-Alone_Player_Sales/690

Well its pretty much true for stand-alone players since no-one is counting the PS3 as a BR player. Teh average joe are not willing to pay $599 or up for a BR/DVD player plain and simple. Even if Sony comes out with a $499.00 player is still WAY to much for the average person.


But this is what they are saying at Sigma Designs

"
From CED reprot

Shipments of standalone Blu-ray players will reach 2.5 million decks this year, giving the format the upper hand over its HD DVD rival, Ken Lowe, vp-strategic mktg. at components supplier Sigma Designs, told analysts in a quarterly earnings call. In fact, Sigma, once neutral in the next-gen format war, now sees Blu-ray emerging as the “defacto standard” by year-end, Lowe said.

Sigma previously said 2 million Blu-ray decks would ship this year (CED Nov 21 p1). With PS3 factored in, total 2007 Blu-ray hardware shipments will reach 8.5 million units, Lowe said. Sigma expects its SMP-8634 media processor device to go into 1/2 the Blu-ray decks shipped, he said. It customers include Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Sharp and Sony, Lowe said. Lowe has treaded warily in next-gen DVD waters because it supplies chips for HD DVD backer Microsoft’s IPTV platform "

LOL they have less then 150,000 standalone but in 6 months they will have 2.5 million. PS3's are not selling so I am pretty sure this wont be either unless they are priced better then toshiba.

chris

[PrimeBane]

Unless we see a $299 MSRP BD player, there's no way in hell the BDA moves that many stand alones.

[grif32]

Unless we see a $299 MSRP BD player, there's no way in hell the BDA moves that many stand alones.

Well it does say "Ship" not sell. But still who in the world would want those sitting in inventory.

Chris

[meatgoat]

I was stuck watching Yankee's in HD yesterday.. But the games do look sweet in HD.

Rumor is Direct TV is suppose to have 150 HD channels coming soon.

You should order our cables through Monoprice.com now.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=2412&seq=1&format=2&style=

Not sure if its HDMI - HDMI or HDMI - DVI for direct TV.

Chris

The new Directv HD/DVR is HDMI-HDMI.

I'm thinking of picking up Ghost Rider. What's a good price to pay for it? I know this is a stupid question but since the only HD/BR discs I own were all gifts I've never actually purchased one myself before. :o

[Chugga]

The new Directv HD/DVR is HDMI-HDMI.

I'm thinking of picking up Ghost Rider. What's a good price to pay for it? I know this is a stupid question but since the only HD/BR discs I own were all gifts I've never actually purchased one myself before. :o

Best deal you'll likely get is from Walmart. If your Walmart is actually decent in carrying high definition disks. If Walmart doesn't get the disk you are looking for FYE/Best Buy are your next best option. When it comes to spending cash on a Blu-Ray disk like Ghost Rider the MSRP is 38.95....so chances are the best deal you'll find on ghost rider is $29.99.

From everything I've heard about Ghost Rider it's an awful movie but it's got an amazing transfer and looks awesome in high def.

But anyways if you are out looking for Ghost Rider tomorrow with amazon charging $27 you can pretty much expect to pay $29.99 from all local retailers.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Hellboy last night....A+ picture quality, A- movie in my opinion. Definitely a great pickup.

I exchanged The Jerk for Identity on blu-ray, and...got my Planet Earth blu-ray set in the mail today from Deepdiscountdvd.com...can't wait to sample that one tonight.

[oaktown2000]

I come to you HD Nerd Gods for another question.

Let's just forget about 1080P for a second okay. Say you're going with a 42" LCD TV. If 1080P isn't even noticeable on a 42"...then what is the next best thing....is it 1080i or 720p???

[meatgoat]

Best deal you'll likely get is from Walmart. If your Walmart is actually decent in carrying high definition disks. If Walmart doesn't get the disk you are looking for FYE/Best Buy are your next best option. When it comes to spending cash on a Blu-Ray disk like Ghost Rider the MSRP is 38.95....so chances are the best deal you'll find on ghost rider is $29.99.

From everything I've heard about Ghost Rider it's an awful movie but it's got an amazing transfer and looks awesome in high def.

But anyways if you are out looking for Ghost Rider tomorrow with amazon charging $27 you can pretty much expect to pay $29.99 from all local retailers.

Thanks. I'll check out Walmart tomorrow. I wouldn't say GR was awful. Mediocre sure but I'm a sucker for the comic book movies so I'll buy it regardless. :D

[meatgoat]

I come to you HD Nerd Gods for another question.

Let's just forget about 1080P for a second okay. Say you're going with a 42" LCD TV. If 1080P isn't even noticeable on a 42"...then what is the next best thing....is it 1080i or 720p???

I believe 1080i and 720p are basically the same.

[oaktown2000]

I believe 1080i and 720p are basically the same.

My aunt and my uncle are basically the same...just one has a set of balls and one doesn't.



Seriously though....2 things. First, your comment didn't help much...and B.....you're not a HD Nerd God.

:p

[JaylisJayP]

I come to you HD Nerd Gods for another question.

Let's just forget about 1080P for a second okay. Say you're going with a 42" LCD TV. If 1080P isn't even noticeable on a 42"...then what is the next best thing....is it 1080i or 720p???

There really aren't that many TV's out there that are 1080i native. Most are 720p (or technically 768p). So that said, they are extremely similar as far as your eye can tell on a 42" screen. Realistically, you could guess that 720p looked a little smoother or 1080i looked a little sharper...etc...but the difference is so small.

If you're bypassing 1080p (which, also, on a 42" TV isn't going to show up much different that the other resolutions)....720p might be your best bet as far as cost vs. size/quality.

I'm pretty sure all 720p native TVs these days will support and scale 1080i images anyway...and possibly vice versa.

[oaktown2000]

*bows*

[meatgoat]

*bows*

Yeah, yeah. Basically the same. I said the same damn thing in one simple sentence and I get crap from you over it. :p :D

[PrimeBane]

Bruce Almighty and Sneakers arrived in the mail today. :)

Sneakers looks pretty good for it's age... and it's still a great movie. :D

[Chugga]

Thanks. I'll check out Walmart tomorrow. I wouldn't say GR was awful. Mediocre sure but I'm a sucker for the comic book movies so I'll buy it regardless. :D

I haven't seen it but I'll be picking it up tomorrow also. I do most of my BR purchases as blind buys and hope for the best. I've heard absolutely awful things about this movie, I mean I've never actually talked to ANYONE who has liked it in even the least bit. But much like yourself theres not 1 comic book movie I'll miss out on, regardless of how bad people say they are I always go in with an open mind taking the movie for face value. I liked the first Fantastic Four movie...I didn't go in thinking I was going in to see a cinematic masterpiece and I came out of that movie entertained. The main problem is people who buy tickets to crap like Ghost Rider or Hulk and expect to see only the highest quality acting, and dialogue that would make Shakespeare look like a hack. Thats not gonna happen, it's a movie about a damn comic book...you should be happy all the dialogue isn't in text bubbles.

[JaylisJayP]

Bruce Almighty and Sneakers arrived in the mail today. :)

Sneakers looks pretty good for it's age... and it's still a great movie. :D

Glad to hear...mine shipped out from Amazon today, I should get it by Thursday. It's actually my favorite movie, at least it used to be. I haven't seen it in a few years, and for some reason never upgraded from VHS until now.

[GPWYANKEE]

Any decent Review sites for HD and BlueRay Dvds.Not looking for movie reviews but rather the quality of the HD version versus the Reg Dvd to help justify buying the HD version over the Reg.Thanks Guys.

[SBrooks1]

Any decent Review sites for HD and BlueRay Dvds.Not looking for movie reviews but rather the quality of the HD version versus the Reg Dvd to help justify buying the HD version over the Reg.Thanks Guys.

www.highdefdigest.com goes into really good detail for HD-DVD/Blu-ray reviews

[grif32]

www.highdefdigest.com (http://www.highdefdigest.com) goes into really good detail for HD-DVD/Blu-ray reviews

Yes thats a good site. Also ask here or on the avsforum as well.

chris

[JaylisJayP]

Any decent Review sites for HD and BlueRay Dvds.Not looking for movie reviews but rather the quality of the HD version versus the Reg Dvd to help justify buying the HD version over the Reg.Thanks Guys.


go to HDDB.net. It compiles all the reviews out for any disc and links you to them. They currently have review links for about 230 HD DVDs and 265 blu-rays.

Usually as part of any review they will note the differences/improvements from SD DVD.

The letters stand for High Definition DataBase.

[SBrooks1]

go to HDDB.org. It compiles all the reviews out for any disc and links you to them. They currently have review links for about 230 HD DVDs and 265 blu-rays.

Usually as part of any review they will note the differences/improvements from SD DVD.

The letters stand for High Definition DataBase.

Currently I don't see anything there.... :(

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[GPWYANKEE]

I jumped the gun and ordered Planet Earth on DVD i think im sending it back and picking up the HD Version.The reviews are killer.

[JaylisJayP]

i messed up...it's HDDB.NET....not .org

[GPWYANKEE]

Is it hard to return movies to DeepDiscount DVD?

[SBrooks1]

Is it hard to return movies to DeepDiscount DVD?

http://www.deepdiscount.com/helppopup.htm?tab=policies&file=help_policy_return

[grif32]

I jumped the gun and ordered Planet Earth on DVD i think im sending it back and picking up the HD Version.The reviews are killer.

Yeah spring for the xtra and take advantage of your New Plamsa and Toshiba HD DVD player.. :D

Check for deals

[GPWYANKEE]

Yeah-I grabbed Planet Earth Set and The Road Warrior on HD

[grif32]

Yeah-I grabbed Planet Earth Set and The Road Warrior on HD

Sweet. Just dont go crazy and start buying every HD disc out there like you did with DVD.. :D

I still need to grab Planet Earth for HD.. Havent had the money. New roof this weeekend so my money is tied up in that.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Sweet. Just dont go crazy and start buying every HD disc out there like you did with DVD.. :D

I still need to grab Planet Earth for HD.. Havent had the money. New roof this weeekend so my money is tied up in that.

Chris


Ive got no intent of replacing my 1000 Dvd collection at all.Surprisingly enough i didnt have Road Warrior,Had the other two Mad Maxx Movies just not that one.

[grif32]

Ive got no intent of replacing my 1000 Dvd collection at all.Surprisingly enough i didnt have Road Warrior,Had the other two Mad Maxx Movies just not that one.

I agree and thats is why HD DVD/BR will not take off for a long time. The average Joe is not willing to start replacing their SD DVD's with HD/BR even if there was only 1 format to choose from.

Even with Toshiba's Sweet deals on HD DVD players they are not flying off the shelves. So I dont know what Sony is thinking about selling players at $499.00 its not going to matter.

Yeah Yeah BR has more content. BS to that cuz Disney has pulled back some and Fox had fallen off the planet. And Warners is doing HD DVD before BR..

Its tough right now for both sides.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody have a list of must have HD Dvds in their opinion?Not looking for comedys but Action or Drama releases that are worth the upgrade.

[SBrooks1]

Looks like neither HD-DVD nor Blu-ray will win this war anytime soon.....

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced 'The Jack Ryan Collection,' 'Face/Off (Special Collector's Edition),' 'Disturbia' starring Shia LaBeouf, and 'Top Gun' are all coming to HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the coming months.

While Paramount has not released any disc information for these titles, we can tell you 'Disturbia' will be released on August 7, 'Face/Off (Special Collector's Edition)' will span two discs and be released September 11, 'The Jack Ryan Collection' will be released September 25, and 'Top Gun' will take off on October 2.

'The Jack Ryan Collection' will include 'The Sum of All Fears,' 'Clear and Present Danger,' 'The Hunt For Red October,' and 'Patriot Games.'

On the speculation front, Paramount has announced 'Saturday Night Fever' on DVD will be available September 18. Since the studio has already confirmed a high definition release, don't be surprised if it doesn't hit stores the same date.

http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-newsview.php?id=599

[PrimeBane]

Top Gun could be interesting... I'll probably rent the rest.

[grif32]

Anybody have a list of must have HD Dvds in their opinion?Not looking for comedys but Action or Drama releases that are worth the upgrade.

Mission Impossible Set
King Kong
Mummy Return
Scorpion King
Corpes bride for the little one
Happy Feet

There are so many just trying to think off the top of my head

[PrimeBane]

Anybody have a list of must have HD Dvds in their opinion?Not looking for comedys but Action or Drama releases that are worth the upgrade.

Batman Begins
Serenity
Matrix Trilogy
V for Vendetta

[GPWYANKEE]

Mission Impossible Set
King Kong
Mummy Return
Scorpion King
Corpes bride for the little one
Happy Feet

There are so many just trying to think off the top of my head


Scorpion King:eek: :eek: :rolleyes: That movie blooooooooows bro:o

[GPWYANKEE]

Batman Begins
Serenity
Matrix Trilogy
V for Vendetta


Matrix Trilogy gets you two more free ones right?

[SBrooks1]

Scorpion King:eek: :eek: :rolleyes: That movie blooooooooows bro:o

Hach-ooooo machin-tay!!!! :p

[PrimeBane]

Matrix Trilogy gets you two more free ones right?

Only if you ordered it with your HD DVD player from Amazon at the same time.

[GPWYANKEE]

Only if you ordered it with your HD DVD player from Amazon at the same time.


Ohhhhh:(

[GPWYANKEE]

Backdraft
Pitch Black
Chronicles Of Rid****

These 3 all get real strong reviews it seems and i love all three movies.

[grif32]

Backdraft
Pitch Black
Chronicles Of Rid****

These 3 all get real strong reviews it seems and i love all three movies.

LOL you say scorpion kings sucks. Pitch Black is real bad but he PQ is stunning..

chris

[PrimeBane]

HD DVD and BD sale at amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_4964482_3/103-4285293-0997457?ie=UTF8&docId=1000094831&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=08T0G3X2Q94HJTSMJ7S3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=293482001&pf_rd_i=193642011

Not the greatest list of titles...

[grif32]

Ohhhhh:(

Talk to someone at Amazon they might still offer the deal for the matrix..

chris

[grif32]

Field of Dreams is another good one.

[meatgoat]

I haven't seen it but I'll be picking it up tomorrow also. I do most of my BR purchases as blind buys and hope for the best. I've heard absolutely awful things about this movie, I mean I've never actually talked to ANYONE who has liked it in even the least bit. But much like yourself theres not 1 comic book movie I'll miss out on, regardless of how bad people say they are I always go in with an open mind taking the movie for face value. I liked the first Fantastic Four movie...I didn't go in thinking I was going in to see a cinematic masterpiece and I came out of that movie entertained. The main problem is people who buy tickets to crap like Ghost Rider or Hulk and expect to see only the highest quality acting, and dialogue that would make Shakespeare look like a hack. Thats not gonna happen, it's a movie about a damn comic book...you should be happy all the dialogue isn't in text bubbles.

I'm the same way. I'm just geeked out to see my fav comic characters on the big screen so I grade them on a curve so to speak. Hulk is the only one I was really disappointed in. So much so that I didn't even buy it. Probably cause I'm a huge Hulk fan. I loved when he was in the desert tossing tanks and such but otherwise I can't think of anything I really liked about the movie.

LOL you say scorpion kings sucks. Pitch Black is real bad but he PQ is stunning..

chris

I loved Pitch Black. Hated Vin Deisel. Loved Pitch Black. :D I also liked Rid****. :o

[Chugga]

I'm the same way. I'm just geeked out to see my fav comic characters on the big screen so I grade them on a curve so to speak. Hulk is the only one I was really disappointed in. So much so that I didn't even buy it. Probably cause I'm a huge Hulk fan. I loved when he was in the desert tossing tanks and such but otherwise I can't think of anything I really liked about the movie.



I loved Pitch Black. Hated Vin Deisel. Loved Pitch Black. :D I also liked Rid****. :o

Oh by the way if you haven't gone out yet today to pick up Ghost Rider I was right before. Walmart is the place to go, they got in a few of todays releases and all of them were $25 (significantly lower then I thought). Only had 2 copies of Ghost Rider left by time I got there though.

As for the Hulk movie is really grew on me. Hulk is my favorite comic book hero of all time so I was psyched for the movie....when I went opening night though I was just sitting in my seat stewing for a good hour or so. I was about to flip out and yell at the movie screen when we had been an hour into the movie and the hulk hadn't even had screen time yet. I was literally looking down at my cell phone every 2 minutes just keeping track of how freakin long it would take for him to finally get on screen. I think he finally showed at the 56 minute mark. So yeah I was heated, hated the movie, etc. Then it came to tv there was nothing else on so I was like "oh what the hell" and watched it and was like "damn knowing that I'm not going to see him for a while actually makes the movie not bad", then after a 3rd viewing I was a fan. It told his backstory exactly how it had to be told and the desert fight sequences were bad ass. The backstory is definately something that needs to be told in every comic movie...it's just a shame that it took like an hour to tell the hulks when he has probably the smallest backstory of everyone. Gamma rays, ouch, angry, green. Thats it.

[PrimeBane]

Could you feel the suck as you approached the Ghost Rider display?

[Chugga]

I've never seen it so all I could feel was the sheer awesomeness that I might be setting myself up for.

[grif32]

I'm the same way. I'm just geeked out to see my fav comic characters on the big screen so I grade them on a curve so to speak. Hulk is the only one I was really disappointed in. So much so that I didn't even buy it. Probably cause I'm a huge Hulk fan. I loved when he was in the desert tossing tanks and such but otherwise I can't think of anything I really liked about the movie.



I loved Pitch Black. Hated Vin Deisel. Loved Pitch Black. :D I also liked Rid****. :o



You just love Vin Deisel... :D

[GPWYANKEE]

Those Amazon Sale pieces leave much to be desired.Id buy Payback but id need to buy 2 to get the free shipping.

[PrimeBane]

I've never seen it so all I could feel was the sheer awesomeness that I might be setting myself up for.

And after you watch it, you'll wish you hadn't.

Go in with low, LOW expectations... Paris Hilton low. And have alcohol handy.

[oaktown2000]

Could you feel the suck as you approached the Ghost Rider display?


lol

[JaylisJayP]

I liked both Pitch Black and Rid****...I bought Rid****...

My Circuit City had about 8 copies of Ghostrider in stock today, but apparently it was horrible, so I stayed away.

[Radiation74]

Local Walmart just pulled all their HD and BR movies off the shelf, the girl had no idea why???

[Hokies]

My Walmart doesn't carry any Blu Ray/HD movies.

[Chugga]

Do you have a superwalmart anywhere near you?

I've got 4 walmarts within 20 minutes of me and of the 4 only 2 of them carry the movies. But thats also kinda misleading....of the 4 walmarts 2 of them are super walmarts. The 2 super walmarts are the 2 that carry the movies but like I said...misleading. One of the walmarts literally only carries Night at the Museum...THATS IT. One freakin movie. The other superwalmart thats like a 2 minute drive away from my house carries about 20 blu-ray movies and 5-6 hd dvd movies.

[Hokies]

Do you have a superwalmart anywhere near you?

I've got 4 walmarts within 20 minutes of me and of the 4 only 2 of them carry the movies. But thats also kinda misleading....of the 4 walmarts 2 of them are super walmarts. The 2 super walmarts are the 2 that carry the movies but like I said...misleading. One of the walmarts literally only carries Night at the Museum...THATS IT. One freakin movie. The other superwalmart thats like a 2 minute drive away from my house carries about 20 blu-ray movies and 5-6 hd dvd movies.

No, all close at 11 pm. The nearest 24hr is 2 hours away.

Most of my movies are from Amazon. I got the Prime shipping.

[JaylisJayP]

i wasn't aware there were any non-Super Wal-Marts left in America.

[Hokies]

i wasn't aware there were any non-Super Wal-Marts left in America.
NE has a lot. From Richmond, VA down to FL, I see SuperWalmart all the time. But around here, people don't shop late.

[captain_narcolepsy]

got my ultimate matrix set from deepdiscount.com today. also picked up superman on hd. i had read good things about the transfer and it is no lie. it really looks stellar.

[Chugga]

So I ended up watching 2 movies tonight....Ghost Rider and Daddy's Little Girls.

Ghost Rider was pretty bad but I liked it. I think it did alot of things right. Ghost Riders fight scenes were pretty cool, all of the character deaths were badass....then penance stares in high def were cool as hell. I mean at least it got the character right....it's more then you can say for X-Men and how badly they goofed and ended up turning Wolverine into Cyclops and Cyclops into Wolverine. Also Eva Mendes is really hot so thats always a plus, she was even hot when she was half dead. The audio was some of the best I've heard in a movie to date...the subwoofer was getting it's job done tonight to a point where it sounded like a motorcycle was driving right through the middle of my theatre. The surround sound also kicked in for some of the weirder moments in the movies making you hear voices literally all around the room. Top that off with the fact that the CG was actually done pretty well (a hell of alot better then Superman) and it's really not that awful of a movie. As for the 2nd portion of the double feature Daddy's Little Girls was actually a pretty good movie. It's a predictable movie with a twist. You can see the ending coming from a mile away the real question is how does it get that way? It was interesting enough for me to wonder how it was going to end up despite me already subconsciously knowing.

[GPWYANKEE]

My local Walmart isnt a Super Walmart but it has 1 Movie-This week its a single Blue Ray copy of Ghost Rider.A few weeks ago it was a single Blue Ray copy of Night at the Museum.Ill have to check our Super Walmarts but we only have 2 of those close to me.

[grif32]

My walmart now has a nice selection as well as CC now. They must have over 200 movies now.

[JaylisJayP]

So I ended up watching 2 movies tonight....Ghost Rider and Daddy's Little Girls.

Ghost Rider was pretty bad but I liked it. I think it did alot of things right. Ghost Riders fight scenes were pretty cool, all of the character deaths were badass....then penance stares in high def were cool as hell. I mean at least it got the character right....it's more then you can say for X-Men and how badly they goofed and ended up turning Wolverine into Cyclops and Cyclops into Wolverine. Also Eva Mendes is really hot so thats always a plus, she was even hot when she was half dead. The audio was some of the best I've heard in a movie to date...the subwoofer was getting it's job done tonight to a point where it sounded like a motorcycle was driving right through the middle of my theatre. The surround sound also kicked in for some of the weirder moments in the movies making you hear voices literally all around the room. Top that off with the fact that the CG was actually done pretty well (a hell of alot better then Superman) and it's really not that awful of a movie. As for the 2nd portion of the double feature Daddy's Little Girls was actually a pretty good movie. It's a predictable movie with a twist. You can see the ending coming from a mile away the real question is how does it get that way? It was interesting enough for me to wonder how it was going to end up despite me already subconsciously knowing.

You should post a picture of your blu-ray collection. I want to see how many you have now.

Between the two formats I think I have 62 movies with 2 on the way.

[meatgoat]

Here's a pic of my blu-ray collection in case you're curious. :D

http://a0.vox.com/6a00c2252961e9604a00d09e4a1678be2b-pi

[meatgoat]

Impressive huh? And believe it or not I have 4 times that many HD/DVD titles. :eek:

[Chugga]

You should post a picture of your blu-ray collection. I want to see how many you have now.

Between the two formats I think I have 62 movies with 2 on the way.

I think off the top of my head I'm pretty close to having around 90 or so Blu-Ray movies. I remember as of Christmas I had 1 stack of movies that was like 30 or so high, and now I've got 3 stacks so thats basically how I'm making my guess. I'd take a picture but my camera blows. It's one of those old school digital cameras....cell phones are more advanced then it. I could take a picture but all you'd see is a mass of blue cases and not have the slightest idea what any of the movies were.

When it comes to movies though I usually get like 2 a week...I'll give anything a shot as long as it sounds like it could be entertaining.

I have pics up in the home theatre thread but those are old as hell...back then I was still planning on hanging up a Fathead of Willis McGahee and didn't have surround sound or anything. Alot has changed since then but I did have a pic of a pile of blu-rays.

[Chugga]

Impressive huh? And believe it or not I have 4 times that many HD/DVD titles. :eek:

What happened to Ghost Rider?

[meatgoat]

What happened to Ghost Rider?

I read somewhere that it sucked. Can't recall where though. :confused: :D

I just haven't had the chance to stop and pick it up yet. :o

[Chugga]

The movie itself sucked....the PQ was impressive though, the audio quality was through the roof. If you've got surround sound it's a movie you'll appreciate.

[meatgoat]

I saw it in the theater. I personally rate it as ok. Not sucky. I guess cause I geeked out whenever the Rider was onscreen. Yeah I could live without Nick Cage but you gotta take the good with the bad I suppose.

[Hokies]

Picked up Breach(HD) today at BB. They're selling it for $29.99 but the sticker has it for $24.99 so I asked them to adjust the price. I also had $10 reward certificates so got it for $15 :)

[JaylisJayP]

I'm waiting for Sneakers and Terminator 2 HD DVD...both which are in transit. Man, I'm totally impatient, I hate ordering movies online, but with T2 I had no choice, and with Sneakers...I didn't want to take the chance that no store would be carrying the catalog title. Of course Circuit City had 2 copies for $24.99 each, but whatever. I have about 15 movies I haven't watched yet to keep me busy :)

[JaylisJayP]

Here's a pic of my blu-ray collection in case you're curious. :D

http://a0.vox.com/6a00c2252961e9604a00d09e4a1678be2b-pi

Nice, at least it's a good title.

That's right, I said X-Men 3 was good...

[PrimeBane]

Where did you order the T2 from Jalis?

Mine copy is should ship this Friday or Monday... can't wait :D

[JaylisJayP]

Where did you order the T2 from Jalis?

Mine copy is should ship this Friday or Monday... can't wait :D

i went with HDaddicts.com.

Don't know how long it will take, but it shipped out this past Monday.

[PrimeBane]

Lucky bastige... you must have got your order in before me.

Oh well, I have enough unopened HD DVDs to watch anyways. :)

[captain_narcolepsy]

as to take advantage of the last few days of the deepdiscount.com sale, i just ordered fearless and sleepy hollow.

so, in less than a month, here is my hd-dvd collection so far:

40 year old virgin
babel
batman begins
children of men
the fountain
king kong
a scanner darkly
smokin' aces
superman the movie
the ultimate matrix collection

and in the mail, anxiously awaiting arrival:
planet earth
v for vendetta
goodfellas
sleepy hollow
fearless


before i got the hd add-on, i really didn't think i'd fall head over heels for the hd-dvds, due to owning a lot of the movies already and with the regualr hd prices, but thanks to decent trade-in rates at fye and awesome online deals, i have most assuredly fallen in love.

[GPWYANKEE]

Got my HD Satellite hooked up yesterday:eek: :eek: Watching the Yankee games on this puppy is flat out sick.Wish my HD DVD Player would get here soon because i can only imagine the difference that will make.

[grif32]

Got my HD Satellite hooked up yesterday:eek: :eek: Watching the Yankee games on this puppy is flat out sick.Wish my HD DVD Player would get here soon because i can only imagine the difference that will make.

Garth how do you have your HD Satellite hooked up? HDMI or Component?

Does your TV have 2 HDMI inputs??

Glad you enjoyed yankee's in HD. Simply amazing..

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

HDMI

Ive got 2 HDMI Inputs.Guess whats going in the second???

[grif32]

HDMI

Ive got 2 HDMI Inputs.Guess whats going in the second???

PS3 :)

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

PS3 :)

Chris


Wont be any game systems on this puppy-They can use the other tubes.

[PrimeBane]

Got my HD Satellite hooked up yesterday:eek: :eek: Watching the Yankee games on this puppy is flat out sick.Wish my HD DVD Player would get here soon because i can only imagine the difference that will make.

Nice :D

HD sports are awesome for the most part... and if you're impressed with it, just wait until you get the Tosh hooked up. :D

[GPWYANKEE]

Nice :D

HD sports are awesome for the most part... and if you're impressed with it, just wait until you get the Tosh hooked up. :D


Im hoping it comes today since ive got the weekend off:D

[grif32]

Im hoping it comes today since ive got the weekend off:D

Send the kids my way so you and mom can pop in some HD PORN :eek:

Chris

[PrimeBane]

Interesting read on HDMI cables.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hdmi-cable-battlemodo/the-truth-about-monster-cable-part-2-268788.php

[GPWYANKEE]

Wow-You guys think flame wars go on here.Check out HD Digest forums,Those guys fight tooth and nail over whats better HD or Blu Ray.Its crazy,I havent seen fanboy fighting like this in a long long time.

[GPWYANKEE]

Interesting read on HDMI cables.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hdmi-cable-battlemodo/the-truth-about-monster-cable-part-2-268788.php


Kind of what Grif told me.My cables are only going 3ft at the most so he told me not to waste the cashola.Glad i listened.

[PrimeBane]

Wow-You guys think flame wars go on here.Check out HD Digest forums,Those guys fight tooth and nail over whats better HD or Blu Ray.Its crazy,I havent seen fanboy fighting like this in a long long time.

Entertaining isn't it? :D

I get all sorts of kicks out of reading the posts there from both sides.

[grif32]

Try bluray.com. Even better.

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Entertaining isn't it? :D

I get all sorts of kicks out of reading the posts there from both sides.


They get down right nasty-The poor slobs that say both are equal are the ones that get really pummelled.

[GPWYANKEE]

Try bluray.com. Even better.

Chris

Im sure-Same things true with the PS3 vs X-Box 360 forums.Most these guys arguing arent kids either.Pretty damn sad if you ask me.

[PrimeBane]

bluray.com is downright scary... I refuse to darken that website.

[GPWYANKEE]

LMAO-Here ya there

[grif32]

Heck even the Avsforum is flat out nuts..

People take this br and HD way to far. Hell just enjoy it while its around

Chris

[SBrooks1]

Heck even the Avsforum is flat out nuts..

People take this br and HD way to far. Hell just enjoy it while its around

No kidding. I'm working at Best Buy in the evenings and I get questions about which one is better all the time. This is what I say..."Both formats have a 1080p movie on the disc. The only thing that matters is how well the movie studio mastered the movie to 1080p." Then I refer them to HighDefDigest.com to read reviews.

[PrimeBane]

SBrooks1,

What's your experience been so far selling them? Does your store sell more of one format than the other? Or are they both pretty crappy sellers?

And do most people you talk to actually walk out the door with a player?

[JaylisJayP]

Heck even the Avsforum is flat out nuts..

People take this br and HD way to far. Hell just enjoy it while its around

Chris

exactly.

[SBrooks1]

I haven't checked numbers lately to see which is selling more. We sold the new LG Super-Blu combo player last week but they returned it but I don't know why. Now it's out for sale again as a "open box" item but you get a $120 gift card with it. I almost sold it to a guy who already had a PS3 the other day. But because of it being open box he decided not to. So I sold him the Toshiba HD-A20 for $400 and Breach. That's the first actual player I've sold since I started working there 2 weeks ago.

[grif32]

No kidding. I'm working at Best Buy in the evenings and I get questions about which one is better all the time. This is what I say..."Both formats have a 1080p movie on the disc. The only thing that matters is how well the movie studio mastered the movie to 1080p." Then I refer them to HighDefDigest.com to read reviews.

Both PQ are pretty much equal. I guess it comes to price and studio support. How much do they want to spend.

Are they afraid of which will fail or they dont care??

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Ive talked to several people that are in the business of selling this stuff and most say they sell neither.The Dvd dept says the discs sell but the players arent moving that well.

[PrimeBane]

Another good read for today

http://www.audioholics.com/news/editorials/10-more-reasons-hd-dvd-failed

[HollandX]

Hey everyone... Just wanted to drop a quick note that I moved yesterday and I don't have Internet set up yet. Plus I'm going out of town for business for the weekend. So my online access might be few and far between for the next week or so. If you need me for anything, just PM me so if I do sign online for a quick sec, I'll get your message.

[GPWYANKEE]

Another good read for today

http://www.audioholics.com/news/editorials/10-more-reasons-hd-dvd-failed


Couldnt agree more with alot of what he says.

[JaylisJayP]

Another good read for today

http://www.audioholics.com/news/editorials/10-more-reasons-hd-dvd-failed


I also agree with a lot of what is said here...and the writer clarifies and says both formats will fail to replace DVDs...which I have been saying all along and that they will remain niche products.

Two things I would conclude from this article and the format war in general thus far.

1.) The "average" consumer is lazy and ******ed. And the buffoons who say they can't tell the difference are lying to themselves or are just not "interested" in seeing the difference, or admitting to it. I'm so sick of hearing about the average consumer. At the end of the day I understand that obviously that's where the vast majority of sales go to....but it's tiring and frustrating that such an uninformed (by choice or by inability to understand - or, again, just laziness) and remedial majority of our consumers are the ones that are catered to. Sucks.

2.) Why are people interested in predicting the failure of these formats altogether? I can understand the frustration and backlash over the competing formats...but to predict or advocate for both to fail doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I'm not saying that's exactly what this guy in the article is doing, but there are many people who do...maybe because they've invested so much in DVD's that they don't want to admit they're more or less becoming obsolete already.

But here's my point. If these high-def formats go away...what's the alternative here? No high-def optical format? Which means movies go back to only being released on DVD...and maybe you can download high def movies a la XBOX live systems? There's no way that becomes completely user friendly for years, maybe a decade, when accounting for storage, time to download, ease of use and overall cost. So hell, I'd rather deal with a format war and all the garbage that goes along with it just to have the movies in HD to begin with. I for one will always want a physical disc (or whatever the format is)...just as a personal preference.

You can bet if HD DVD AND Blu Ray fail, nobody is jumping back into that ocean for a while until HDTVs have dominated the market and a whole crap load of research has been done on the "average" consumer that proves they're ready for something new. Hell I'd hate for the "average" consumer to start dictating when it's time to step up in technology. That would be ass-backwards.

[GPWYANKEE]

I was one of the many that got badly burned by laser disc.I had better then 100 Laser discs and some were downright pricey.Platoon Collector Edition comes to mind at 129.99:eek: :eek: .I agree that the sooner the studios support both machines the better,theyre only screwing each other over and us along the way.


If people cant see the difference then they really are touched in the head.

[PrimeBane]

I personally see both formats as a filler until the next big thing comes out... HVD anyone?

When it comes to the average joe, most have zero clue about HD. They buy a big fancy tv and don't bother with any sort of HD source... so frustrating.

[GPWYANKEE]

I personally see both formats as a filler until the next big thing comes out... HVD anyone?

When it comes to the average joe, most have zero clue about HD. They buy a big fancy tv and don't bother with any sort of HD source... so frustrating.


Sad to say-My first HD Set was a 58 Inch Sony Rear Projection set and i never bothered with any of the HD stuff,mostly because of the sour taste the laser disc left in my mouth.When i got the Plasma i knew id step back up to the pump again:o

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, but at least you knew and choose not to purchase... it's come to the point (at least in Canada) where all HDtvs in stores or in flyers come with the disclaimer "Requires HD source"... I think they had too many idiots returning the tvs wondering why the PQ is so bad.

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah, but at least you knew and choose not to purchase... it's come to the point (at least in Canada) where all HDtvs in stores or in flyers come with the disclaimer "Requires HD source"... I think they had too many idiots returning the tvs wondering why the PQ is so bad.

Not defending the consumer by any means, but it also doesn't help when they ONLY broadcast HD material on the demo TV's. It's definitely confusing...and I understand they want to showcase the best the product has to offer, but they won't even mention you're watching HD unless you ask directy.

[GPWYANKEE]

Yeah Boy-Just got home and my HD Dvd player is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GPWYANKEE]

Me thinks Flags of Our Fathers and Letters to Iwo Jima are on the horizon for me.

[JaylisJayP]

Was Flags of Our Fathers worth buying? I heard it was more story and less war action.

[oaktown2000]

Was Flags of Our Fathers worth buying? I heard it was more story and less war action.

No, it is not...and yes, it was

[PrimeBane]

I purchased both, but I have yet to watch them...

[Hokies]

I like Iwo Jima more. Just watched it earlier.

[GPWYANKEE]

Maybe ill hold off on Flags then.

300 cant get here fast enough for me at this point.

[grif32]

Garth if you want a truely amazing Ref disc get the HULK. I know the movie sucked but if you want to see something amazing in HD rent it just for the PQ..

Also Happy feet is just falt out amazing as well in HD...

I cant wait for 300 either but I am not sure how good this will look in HD with all the grain...

Chris

[GPWYANKEE]

Well i bought Batman Begins this morning.I here this one is amazing also and i love the movie.

[grif32]

Well i bought Batman Begins this morning.I here this one is amazing also and i love the movie.

The AQ is awesome. PQ was pretty good..

Make sure you have the surround sound kicked up on this bad boy to fully enjoy it.

Its a very good movie.

chris

[JaylisJayP]

Yeah Batman Begins has very strong PQ...but there are better ones out there. King Kong, Hulk, Rid-d-ick....

[GPWYANKEE]

Guys-Ive got a question.Ive hooked it up with the HDMI Cable to my TV,Do i need a Audio cable to run to my receiver so i get the AC-3 Surround??Right now my receiver says Pro Logic-I dont know if thats giving me the right surround our not.My old DVD player would kick the AC3 light on.

Any help appreciated.

[PrimeBane]

Yes, unless the HDMI is going from the player to the receiver to the tv.

[GPWYANKEE]

Yes, unless the HDMI is going from the player to the receiver to the tv.


So i run an additional audio cable from the DVD player to the receiver?

[grif32]

correct if your reciever doesnt have HDMI then you will need either 5.1 analog (which I prefer) or toslink

chris

[GPWYANKEE]

correct if your reciever doesnt have HDMI then you will need either 5.1 analog (which I prefer) or toshlink

chris



????????-English please:o

Just tell me what friggin cable bro;)

[PrimeBane]

LOL :D

I'm assuming you have an older receiver so you should be able to use toslink (optical) or digital coax from the HD DVD player to the receiver.

[grif32]

????????-English please:o

Just tell me what friggin cable bro;)

Sorry. :D I guess it will have to be optical since the A-2 doesnt have the analog like the A-1 or XA1

chris

[PrimeBane]

The Fifth Element Exchange Program

When Blu-ray first launched, there were great expectations for the titles released. That was especially true for 'The Fifth Element', which had been a home theater enthusiast favorite on DVD. Unfortunately, the results were less than stellar, but Sony is here to atone! Those who purchased 'The Fifth Element' in its current form can exchange the disc for the new, cleaned up version of the film, due out July 17th.

The disc will come as a BD-50, encoded with AVC, and have two lossless/uncompressed audio tracks: the same PCM track from the original release (which was quite excellent) and a 20-bit Dolby TrueHD track. The extras remain the same, but the film has been remastered for a cleaner/crisper video experience.

Right now, Sony is taking down your name, mailing address, and phone number and will contact you closer to the release of the remastered version on how to exchange your disc. When you call, have that information ready, or if you are emailing, make sure to place it in your message. Here is the contact information:

Phone: 800-860-2878
Email: consumer@sphecustomersupport.sony.com

[JaylisJayP]

Guys-Ive got a question.Ive hooked it up with the HDMI Cable to my TV,Do i need a Audio cable to run to my receiver so i get the AC-3 Surround??Right now my receiver says Pro Logic-I dont know if thats giving me the right surround our not.My old DVD player would kick the AC3 light on.

Any help appreciated.

Sent you a PM on this, but basically what the other guys are saying is on point.

[PrimeBane]

Finally a deal on the A2 for us Canucks.

Futureshop has it for $349.99 CDN plus tax. It's not as good as the US deals, but it's probably the best we'll see.

3 free HD DVDs are included.

[grif32]

I think the Xbox 360 HD addon is having a deal. You get the free king kong and 2 other movies as well. Not bad.

Since the HD addon is made by toshiba you should be able to get the 5 free dvds as well but cant.

Chris

[oaktown2000]

I think the Xbox 360 HD addon is having a deal. You get the free king kong and 2 other movies as well. Not bad.

Since the HD addon is made by toshiba you should be able to get the 5 free dvds as well but cant.

Chris


Is the add-on a viable HD component.....or is it the lowest common denomination??

I've considered plunking down the $200 for the add-on.

[PrimeBane]

It does a good job for a first HD DVD player, but considering how cheap you can get the HD-A2 now the A2 is probably the better option in the US.

[oaktown2000]

There goes that idea....thanks man....remind to shoot you in the face next time we're on LIVE.

[PrimeBane]

Hey, it's still a good option... especially if you can get the $40 off coupon from Circuit City.

And it does come with the 360 media remote and King Kong... and two other HD DVDs.

I love mine :)

[GPWYANKEE]

Well-Regular DVDs play fine thru the DVD input with awesome surround sound.However the HD Dvd has no sound thru the DVD input at all.Any clues??????????

[PrimeBane]

hmmm... is it possible that the player is outputting something like TrueHD that your receiver doens't recognize?

Try changing the audio options when you put in an HD DVD and set it to regular Dolby Digital 5.1

You're playing both disk types through the A2 right?

[supertim]

I like Iwo Jima more. Just watched it earlier.

IMO, Letters is the better of the two, as well.

[GPWYANKEE]

hmmm... is it possible that the player is outputting something like TrueHD that your receiver doens't recognize?

Try changing the audio options when you put in an HD DVD and set it to regular Dolby Digital 5.1

You're playing both disk types through the A2 right?

Yes

[supertim]

Hey guys!

I have a 20% off entire purchase coupon for regional chain (Hastings) that expires tomorrow...what good hi-def movies are out there that I don't already own? Great PQ or good movies in your opinion are welcome - thanks!

EDIT: I guess name some BR titles before HD-DVD...my BR collection is under-developed (only had PS3 since March)

I currently have:

Blu Ray

Casino Royale
Stranger Than Fiction
Pirates 1 (don't want the sequels)
The Holiday (for my wife this Christmas)
T2

HD-DVD

Letters
Flags
M:I Trilogy
Matrix Trilogy
Hulk
V for Vendetta
Superman Returns
Superman The Movie
Superman II Donner Cut
Batman Begins
Mummy 2
Last Samurai
Lucky # Slevin
T3
The Departed
Phantom of the Opera
King Kong

[GPWYANKEE]

Just flipped it back and forth-No sound either way

[PrimeBane]

My last guess is update the firmware. Connect the A2 to the internet and keep your fingers crossed.

If that doesn't work, call Toshiba product support. Maybe they've heard of the problem.

[PrimeBane]

Hey guys!

I have a 20% off entire purchase coupon for regional chain (Hastings) that expires tomorrow...what good hi-def movies are out there that I don't already own? Great PQ or good movies in your opinion are welcome - thanks!

EDIT: I guess name some BR titles before HD-DVD...my BR collection is under-developed (only had PS3 since March)



Well, if I had a BD player I'd look at the following.

Blackhawk Down
Hellboy
The Prestige
Layer Cake
Ice Age 2
Open Season
Reservoir Dogs (depending on the PQ)
Young Guns (depending on the PQ)

[JaylisJayP]

Young Guns is pretty good PQ...and a fun movie. Definitely Hellboy on blu-ray.

The first Mummy on HD-DVD. Half-Baked on HD DVD :)

[GPWYANKEE]

Firmware disc is on its way from Toshiba-Hope that clears up the problem.Thanks for the input guys.

[JaylisJayP]

Does anyone have Apocalypto?

This title interests me quite a bit...but I don't think I can get past the Mayan thing. Call me shallow, but subtitle movies are usually never a purchase for me.

Is it a barrier to anyone else?

[civictyperboy]

Does anyone have Apocalypto?

This title interests me quite a bit...but I don't think I can get past the Mayan thing. Call me shallow, but subtitle movies are usually never a purchase for me.

Is it a barrier to anyone else?

You'll shortly get over it, I was a bit skeptical as well, however there really isn't much mayan...you won't regret watching it

[JaylisJayP]

cool...maybe i'll rent it first.

[oaktown2000]

Does anyone have Apocalypto?

This title interests me quite a bit...but I don't think I can get past the Mayan thing. Call me shallow, but subtitle movies are usually never a purchase for me.

Is it a barrier to anyone else?

You will get over it...and you will enjoy the movie. I thought it was great...and I didn't even view it in HD.....I'm just a regular ole' DVD kinda guy.

[Hokies]

Does anyone have Apocalypto?

This title interests me quite a bit...but I don't think I can get past the Mayan thing. Call me shallow, but subtitle movies are usually never a purchase for me.

Is it a barrier to anyone else?

I have it but haven't watched it yet.



Supertim - you MUST buy Planet Earth !!!!!!!!!!!

[GPWYANKEE]

Apocalypto is a truly amazing movie.This movie is so good in my opinion its worth having Blu Ray just for this title alone.

A little over the top i know:o Its just an amazing movie that id buy immediately if it was available on HD Dvd.

[GPWYANKEE]

Anybody know of any coupons that still work at Deep Discount DVD?

[captain_narcolepsy]

today (june 16th) is the last day to use them, so get to spending!!

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Sneakers HD DVD last night...one of my favorite movies. PQ is above average, with at least a dozen true moments of 3D, especially when they get to all the geese.

Redford's face...which is shown up close for like 2/3 of the movie, looks fairly detailed, but there is a softness to it...the picture is definitely not razor sharp. It shows it's age a bit, but the skintones are all spot on.

Great movie, 3.8/5 PQ in my opinion.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Was $12.99 too much to pay for Ghost Rider on BD?.....lol It wasent that bad of a movie nor that great. It had some awesome PQ and AQ on it though.

[JaylisJayP]

where'd you get it that cheap?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I got it at a local record store. All of there used movies are no more then $14.99 each for BD and HDDVD

[JaylisJayP]

nice...my wal-mart had it in stock today...weird it was the only blu-ray they had. 25.88 or something like that. I didnt' buy it, but maybe it's a sign of things to come.

[Chugga]

Unfortunately it's only a "sign of things to come" if that copy of Ghost Rider actually moves. Of the 4 Walmarts in my area they all had the same philosophy....put out 1 Blu-Ray title and 1 HD DVD title and see where they go. Worst part for you is they put Ghost Rider which despite it being an awesome disk isn't something people are going to go out and buy because of the movies reputation. I mean at least give it a half decent chance and put out the Pirates movies a couple weeks back.

My Walmarts first test title was X-Men....that sold out, so we got in Superman Returns, that sold out so we got in Ice Age, that sold out and well you get the idea. By the end of December they were a halfway decent option to shop at...now they are my #1 stop. In comparison the 3 other Walmarts in my area all gave Blu-Ray/HD DVD a shot and it failed miserably and the titles were shipped off to the walmart that actually has good blu-ray sales.

The best thing that could possibly ever happen to your Walmart is if you showed up tomorrow and Ghost Rider was completely sold out....I doubt that will happen though.

[JaylisJayP]

yeah Ghost Rider isn't exactly putting your best foot forward...but the 2 displays that had them near the front of the store were nearly sold out of the blu-ray. They probably had like two dozen to begin with and there were about 6 or 7 left today.

[MPCanes]

Went ahead and picked up Bullitt and Corpse Bride on HD-DVD in the deep discount sale - have those on the way and still have Black Rain to watch.

So far, I'm not disappointed with a single one of the discs I own.

[JaylisJayP]

Heads up to the HD DVD crowd....25% off sale on Universal titles at Best Buy Sunday and Monday only.

It's an online only sale but you can do in-store pickup. I grabbed Pitch Black and Fearless (still can't pull the trigger on Hulk....haven't seen it, heard it's reference PQ but below average story).

Anyway, here's the link, enjoy!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...2&type=category

[WingNut 25]

^ Link doesn't work.

[JaylisJayP]

Try this one...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat124300050002&type=category

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I pulled the trigger on Van Helsing

[PrimeBane]

Sweet deal... hopefully we see that in Canada before long. :)

I'm still hoping to pick up the two Mummy Movies and Van Helsing in HD.

[Hokies]

Try this one...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat124300050002&type=category
Even at 25%, they're still higher than the DDD sales.

[JaylisJayP]

Even at 25%, they're still higher than the DDD sales.

Marginally, but DDD doesn't have a great HD DVD selection, and you don't have to wait for delivery if you do in-store pickup at best buy. I mean we're talking less than a dollar difference here.

[MPCanes]

DDD has more titles than Best Buy - How does it not have a good selection?