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

[JaylisJayP]

Does anyone have all 6 Bond movies in the single cases that would be kind enough to post good-sized scans? I can't find custom or scanned covers for these anywhere, and I'd like to get rid of the 3-pack cases if I can.

[grif32]

Picked up Step Brothers, Wanted and Wall-E for $36 today;) Chris still no word on How the West was Won.

No problem. thanks for keeping an eye out.

Great buys

[cochese75]

Sorry-- How much US is the TDK Steelbook delivered?

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.

$4

take that * next to my name off :D

:spawnorb:

[Moe Szyslak]

899.99 @ Sears right now till 12/6 + 2% cashback if linked through live.com
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775528000P?vName=Computers%20&%20Electronics&cName=HomeTheater&Audio&sName=Televisions&sid=IDAx20080403x000001&aff=Y&jftid=7538987

That is a great TV at a great price....better than the BF deals.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

has anyone watched Wanted yet? If so do you get a ton of bass?

[Chugga]

I didn't find "Immortal" anywhere today

[TastySweetNutz]

Hahaha...no that's in the bedroom. :p

Just when I thought I had you figured out.

[PrimeBane]

Originally Posted by 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/pro...89&catid=24079

The list so far.

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

I don't have the US cost yet due to the crazy economy. My cost is $31.49 CDN per copy plus $4 shipping for one or $7.00 shpping for 2. I'm guessing the final price will probably be about $32 shipped per copy.

I should be able to get copies for everyone that wants them, but there are no guarantees as this will be a HOT item. I do have a contact at the local FS so it shouldn't be too bad. Plus they are supposed to be open at 9am so I can swing by before work. :)

Beats the hell out of the $45 cost some are charging on some of the HD sites... damn.

[JaylisJayP]

Was home sick today, so I watched a few movies.

Unbreakable: Good flick for M. Night...might be the only one of his I really liked. PQ and AQ were above average but nothing special.

Dirty Harry: First time seeing this. Looked great on blu. Dark scenes held detail and clarity but there was tons of grain and dirt or whatever spots...not the transfer's fault I don't think.

Sin City: What a disc. Sharpest picture I've seen yet. Was watching it in the bedroom so can't comment on the DTS HD-MA, but the colors and blacks are incredible.

[JaylisJayP]

I didn't find "Immortal" anywhere today


I was beginning to think it was delayed or never supposed to be released at all...but Amazon shows mine as shipped and scheduled to arrive Wednesday along with Wanted.

Wal-mart.com is also selling it...so it's out there somewhere, the brick and mortars might not be carrying it, though.

[IceRat]

watched Incredible Hulk tonight ... SD only as the library didn't have this on BD
4/10 green cheese

next up BD of what I expect to be the craptacular current installment of the Indiana Jones series

[WingNut 25]

Originally Posted by 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/pro...89&catid=24079

The list so far.

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

I don't have the US cost yet due to the crazy economy. My cost is $31.49 CDN per copy plus $4 shipping for one or $7.00 shpping for 2. I'm guessing the final price will probably be about $32 shipped per copy.

I should be able to get copies for everyone that wants them, but there are no guarantees as this will be a HOT item. I do have a contact at the local FS so it shouldn't be too bad. Plus they are supposed to be open at 9am so I can swing by before work. :)

Beats the hell out of the $45 cost some are charging on some of the HD sites... damn.

Put me down as a "Yes" good sir.

[Barry Sanders]

watched Incredible Hulk tonight ... SD only as the library didn't have this on BD
4/10 green cheese

next up BD of what I expect to be the craptacular current installment of the Indiana Jones series


You should of watched Hulk on blu. The audio on it is awesome. The movie itself isn't to bad either.

[IceRat]

I would have watched it on blu if it was at the lib on that format but it wasn't
I have no question watching it on blu wouldn't have made the movie better ... BD is good but not that good
that said it was still better than the Ang Lee version and the 3 Spider-man movies as well

[IceRat]

next up BD of what I expect to be the craptacular current installment of the Indiana Jones series
expectations exceeded .... 0/10

[cflames89]

Plus they are supposed to be open at 9am so I can swing by before work. :)

Yay extended holiday hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tuckertank]

Watched The X-Files last night, it was just ok, definately glad I didn't purchase.

[ewto16]

expectations exceeded .... 0/10

It is terrible how god awful that movie is after 20 minutes.

[ewto16]

Prime, so what do I owe you for 2 copies of TDK? $67?

[JaylisJayP]

Indy 4 was good. 8/10.

[mikedanger]

Indy 4 was good. 8/10.

please sir...step away from the crack pipe! :p

[JaylisJayP]

please sir...step away from the crack pipe! :p

:D It's OK, I'll be the "Butters" of this thread.

[mikedanger]

:D It's OK, I'll be the "Butters" of this thread.

just no owls please! :D

[PrimeBane]

Prime, so what do I owe you for 2 copies of TDK? $67?

Yeah, that's a pretty good ballpark (maybe even a little less)... I'll have a better idea next week. :)

[ewto16]

Anyone in here have this TV (TH-50PZ800U) or one in a different size from the same model line? I need to know if it has an optical input on it or not.

Can anyone tell me if this will work? Sony BDP-S350 with HDMI and Optical Audio Out going to Panny inputs. Optical audio out on Panny going to Home theater. Will that work to get me surround sound on the home theater, or will the Panny strip it out?

Eh, it looks like the Panny doesn't have an optical input, though I'm getting conflicting info on that. So if I ran the Blu-ray to the Panny via HDMI and then used the optical out on the TV, will that work?

The main issue is the Home theater I'm running this to only has one optical in, so I need the Blu-ray and the cable TV (hopefully) to run through the Panny and then send the sound from the Panny to the receiver.

[PrimeBane]

What's using the optical in on the receiver right now? Is it possible to switch it to RCA digital audio in (orange plug)?

I'd sacrifice whatever else it was plugged in for the BD player.

[ewto16]

Nothing is, but it only has one input. No RCA input either. I want to be able to get surround sound from the BD player and the cable box, which they don't have right now.

The receiver is this model Sony DAV-FR10W.

I think I need a Optical audio switch.

[cochese75]

Originally Posted by 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/pro...89&catid=24079

The list so far.

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

I don't have the US cost yet due to the crazy economy. My cost is $31.49 CDN per copy plus $4 shipping for one or $7.00 shpping for 2. I'm guessing the final price will probably be about $32 shipped per copy.

I should be able to get copies for everyone that wants them, but there are no guarantees as this will be a HOT item. I do have a contact at the local FS so it shouldn't be too bad. Plus they are supposed to be open at 9am so I can swing by before work. :)

Beats the hell out of the $45 cost some are charging on some of the HD sites... damn.

Let me know when/where you want me to send you the payment.

Thanks again

:spawnorb:

[Hanky Panky]

Indy 4 was good. 8/10.

please sir...step away from the crack pipe! :p

Heheheh...and here I was thinking meth was more suitable to enjoying Tarzan Shia.

[grif32]

Anyone in here have this TV (TH-50PZ800U) or one in a different size from the same model line? I need to know if it has an optical input on it or not.

Can anyone tell me if this will work? Sony BDP-S350 with HDMI and Optical Audio Out going to Panny inputs. Optical audio out on Panny going to Home theater. Will that work to get me surround sound on the home theater, or will the Panny strip it out?

Eh, it looks like the Panny doesn't have an optical input, though I'm getting conflicting info on that. So if I ran the Blu-ray to the Panny via HDMI and then used the optical out on the TV, will that work?

The main issue is the Home theater I'm running this to only has one optical in, so I need the Blu-ray and the cable TV (hopefully) to run through the Panny and then send the sound from the Panny to the receiver.

It has an optical input on the back of the TV

[PrimeBane]

Anyone else seeing the bombardment of Blu-ray adds on tv these days.

We were watching our Fox west feed (Two and a Half Men) and every break for commercials had a series of adds... first WM, then BB, then WM again.

I guess the big push is on... I'm just waiting for a crazy Santa ad where he's all dressed up in blue.

[grif32]

Anyone else seeing the bombardment of Blu-ray adds on tv these days.

We were watching our Fox west feed (Two and a Half Men) and every break for commercials had a series of adds... first WM, then BB, then WM again.

I guess the big push is on... I'm just waiting for a crazy Santa ad where he's all dressed up in blue.

I havent seen anything. Only when you see a new DVD come out it states Now on DVD and Blu Ray. And alot of times they show the BR but will say now on DVD and forget to mention BR

[PrimeBane]

I've found there's at least 3 versions of most new release ads... the most common shows both formats. Specialty channels seems to carry either the DVD only or BD only ads.

[HollandX]

Buy Wall-E & Narnia: Prince Caspian together on Amazon and save an additional $10

[stupidsuck]

I was thinking about picking up the DVE Blu Ray calibration disc. I know it was discussed in here before, but basically, is it worth the 16 bucks or so?

[PrimeBane]

Yeah, I'd say it's worth the $16... the tougher part is to find the time to sit down and go through all the material.

I've had my DVE HD DVD disk for almost 2 years now and I still haven't bothered to calibrate :o

[Chugga]

If you want a really cheap an efficient way to calibrate your picture/audio just buy Wall-E.

They actually have a calibration process so that you can get the most out of the movie which I thought was pretty awesome. Actually owning the DVE disk and been through it twice, I was surprised to see it actually had most of the same fundamentals. It just didn't hold your hand near as much.

It's definitely not a bad alternative, you get an awesome movie and a calibration setup without having to buy any disk you'll use once and then hopefully never again.

[stupidsuck]

If you want a really cheap an efficient way to calibrate your picture/audio just buy Wall-E.

They actually have a calibration process so that you can get the most out of the movie which I thought was pretty awesome. Actually owning the DVE disk and been through it twice, I was surprised to see it actually had most of the same fundamentals. It just didn't hold your hand near as much.

It's definitely not a bad alternative, you get an awesome movie and a calibration setup without having to buy any disk you'll use once and then hopefully never again.


Fortunatley I do have Wall-E, but I didnt know it had a calibration feature, I'll definitely check it out, thanks.

[ewto16]

Unfortunately, I own both, so that sort of sucks......

[Chugga]

Yeah pop in Wall-E tonight and search the menu's really quick. They have a video calibration thing (nothing to sophisticated but it will do it's job) and then at the end of that they have a little audio calibration thing just to make sure all of your speakers and the subwoofer is firing properly and placed in the right spot.

[civictyperboy]

Hey does somewhere hear work at Best Buy? I have a question about a price on an SLR camera

[IceRat]

SBrooks1 does

[Hanky Panky]

He probably HEARS work but doesn't actually DO work. ;)

[IceRat]

He probably HEARS work but doesn't actually DO work. ;)
in 7.1 no less :p

[ewto16]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA....too funny.

[ewto16]

Prime, I sent the money for my TDK steelbooks earlier today.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Hey Prime send me over your addy so I can get Transformers out to you. I also got in my replacement sub today but I have to send it back since it keeps blowing fuses. Now I have to wait till Fri. for another one:(

[PrimeBane]

Prime, I sent the money for my TDK steelbooks earlier today.

Thanks, but you didn't have to do it so soon :)

Hey Prime send me over your addy so I can get Transformers out to you. I also got in my replacement sub today but I have to send it back since it keeps blowing fuses. Now I have to wait till Fri. for another one:(

PM on the way... sorry to hear about the sub.

[WingNut 25]

Amazing how fast Amazon is shipping. Everything I ordered on Black Friday came yesterday and the Onkyo receiver I ordered Sunday/Monday came today! My dad emailed me yesterday asking what I wanted for Christmas. I told him the Polk speaker set that was posted in this thread on Amazon so my home theater is now alive and well! VERY excited to get all of this hooked up. I'm gonna need advice on speaker wire and such for sure!

[thaderules]

Wing,

Here's an article I wrote regarding easy tips for a better sound system:

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/11/05/easy-affordable-tips-for-a-better-surround-sound/

First part talks about the wires and second talks about calibration. I hope you'll find it helpful.

[JaylisJayP]

Speaker wire is one thing I wouldn't skimp on. Doesn't have to be monster brand, but I would get the best thickness possible...I can't remember what that is off the top of my head.

[civictyperboy]

I have 16 gauge speaker wire, I bought mine in rolls of 50 Feet when I worked for Sony...11 bucks wasn't bad

[grif32]

I would go with 12 or 14 gauge for speaker wire. You can get it at monoprice.com

[civictyperboy]

Totally oddball and off the wall question...I have a line of credit with a furniture store (gf and I wanted to buy a couch) long story short, we never used it and it's in my name and its for 2 grand, it's been open for about a year and I don't see myself using it, should I close it?

[WingNut 25]

Thanks boys. That article will help and I'll make sure to get 12 to 14 gauge wire. I'm guessing name brand really does not matter?

[cflames89]

Anyone else seeing the bombardment of Blu-ray adds on tv these days.

We were watching our Fox west feed (Two and a Half Men) and every break for commercials had a series of adds... first WM, then BB, then WM again.

I guess the big push is on... I'm just waiting for a crazy Santa ad where he's all dressed up in blue.

The new PS3 adds are showing Dark Knight on BD as well.

[HollandX]

Thanks boys. That article will help and I'll make sure to get 12 to 14 gauge wire. I'm guessing name brand really does not matter?

I'd most likely go with 14. I went with 12, and the wire was much too thick for the hole in the back of the Polks. The hole is REALLY tiny. :(

I use http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm for speaker wire. Excellent wire at an excellent price.

[HollandX]

Totally oddball and off the wall question...I have a line of credit with a furniture store (gf and I wanted to buy a couch) long story short, we never used it and it's in my name and its for 2 grand, it's been open for about a year and I don't see myself using it, should I close it?

A specific store only? And you never plan on using it again?

You might as well close it.

[civictyperboy]

Yeah it is a local store called...Marlo and nope don't ever plan on using it again, I am trying to purchase an engagement ring and didn't know if having an open line of credit would affect it at all if I tried to get financing for that in the future

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Picked up Austin Powers 3 pk and Step Brothers at BB and went to WM and picked up Saw, Saw 2, and Resivior Dogs for 10 bucks a piece.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Yeah it is a local store called...Marlo and nope don't ever plan on using it again, I am trying to purchase an engagement ring and didn't know if having an open line of credit would affect it at all if I tried to get financing for that in the future

No do not close it! Just keep it open and cut up the card or whatever you have. It looks very good to have it open on your credit report. If you have other credit cards with balances it would be like taking 2 grand off your total debt to income ratio. You want to keep your total debt under 50%. Thats how it was explained to me, someone else might be able to explain it better:o

[Mack]

No do not close it! Just keep it open and cut up the card or whatever you have. It looks very good to have it open on your credit report.

+1

[PrimeBane]

Wing,

Here's an article I wrote regarding easy tips for a better sound system:

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/11/05/easy-affordable-tips-for-a-better-surround-sound/

First part talks about the wires and second talks about calibration. I hope you'll find it helpful.

Good article... I really need to go through the sound calibration process over my next vacation.

That and I need to buy some new speaker wire again.

[grif32]

Polk M50 Towers for a great price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290014&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-82-290-014-_-Product

These are a setup from the R50's Fry's had for $59

Plus Free shipping...

[Hanky Panky]

No do not close it! Just keep it open and cut up the card or whatever you have. It looks very good to have it open on your credit report. If you have other credit cards with balances it would be like taking 2 grand off your total debt to income ratio. You want to keep your total debt under 50%. Thats how it was explained to me, someone else might be able to explain it better:o

This is true and good advice. I was also told not to close any accounts and cut up cards you have no intentions of using again.

Thankfully, I've managed to keep just one charge card and tossed out the rest. :)

[HollandX]

No do not close it! Just keep it open and cut up the card or whatever you have. It looks very good to have it open on your credit report. If you have other credit cards with balances it would be like taking 2 grand off your total debt to income ratio. You want to keep your total debt under 50%. Thats how it was explained to me, someone else might be able to explain it better:o

+1

This is true and good advice. I was also told not to close any accounts and cut up cards you have no intentions of using again.

Thankfully, I've managed to keep just one charge card and tossed out the rest.


It's not a credit like a VISA or a Mastercard. It's an inhouse retail card.

Edit: And you should probably double check with a financial expert who has looked at your specific financial information.

[Hanky Panky]

Read this interesting tidbit from digitalbits...

According to Susanne Alt over at Video Business today, Lost creators Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindeloff expect that their entire series will be released on Blu-ray as a full 6-season set at some point (likely in 2010, after the series ends), which COULD make Lost the first major current TV series to arrive complete on the format.

[PrimeBane]

Polk M50 Towers for a great price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290014&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-82-290-014-_-Product

These are a setup from the R50's Fry's had for $59

Plus Free shipping...

These speakers are going on sale pretty regularly in Canada right now... current deal is $275 for two. I so want to bite the bullet and get them, but it's too close to Christmas. Plus I'm not sure how well they'll match up with my Energy 5.1 set.

[Mack]

Read this interesting tidbit from digitalbits...

According to Susanne Alt over at Video Business today, Lost creators Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindeloff expect that their entire series will be released on Blu-ray as a full 6-season set at some point (likely in 2010, after the series ends), which COULD make Lost the first major current TV series to arrive complete on the format.

Don't you think the Shield will beat them to it?

[TheRedOx]

Wing,

Here's an article I wrote regarding easy tips for a better sound system:

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/11/05/easy-affordable-tips-for-a-better-surround-sound/

First part talks about the wires and second talks about calibration. I hope you'll find it helpful.

Really nice article. I probably should upgrade my speaker wire but, as far as levelling, I trust Audyssey to take care of it.

[TastySweetNutz]

Read this interesting tidbit from digitalbits...

According to Susanne Alt over at Video Business today, Lost creators Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindeloff expect that their entire series will be released on Blu-ray as a full 6-season set at some point (likely in 2010, after the series ends), which COULD make Lost the first major current TV series to arrive complete on the format.

One of the very few TV series I would own on BD.

[HollandX]

Don't you think the Shield will beat them to it?

Out of curiosity... Almost all the Shield seasons aired and were released on DVD in 4:3.

a.) Did it ever flip to widescreen?
b.) Were those 4:3 seasons filmed in widescreen for eventual release someday?

[grif32]

I am not a finance guru but having multiple credit cards/store cards is very bad for your credit. The reason is because lets say each credit card/store card had a limit of $2000 and you had 5 of them.

That shows you have 10K in debt that you could spend at anytime even tho they have a zero balance.

I watch the Suzie Orman show alot and have learned alot from her. Thanks to her my credit score is around 750..

I had a few credit cards and some store cards. I cut most of them up except two and lowered my limit on them as well.

I have never been denied for anything in my life (knock on wood) But she really gives great advice.

Just my 2 cents.

[Hanky Panky]

That's why I always turn down those in-store credit offers. I'm proud of the fact that I've managed to narrow down my debt to ONE card vs. the 7 that I used to charge.

Plus, if you pay attention to those monthly finance charges, it's fricken ridiculous. The amount they add to your total should be incentive enough to pay off the damn card ASAP.

[grif32]

Future Shop has drop the price on TDK steelbook to $29.99.

[thaderules]

I am not a finance guru but having multiple credit cards/store cards is very bad for your credit. The reason is because lets say each credit card/store card had a limit of $2000 and you had 5 of them.

That shows you have 10K in debt that you could spend at anytime even tho they have a zero balance.

I watch the Suzie Orman show alot and have learned alot from her. Thanks to her my credit score is around 750..

I had a few credit cards and some store cards. I cut most of them up except two and lowered my limit on them as well.

I have never been denied for anything in my life (knock on wood) But she really gives great advice.

Just my 2 cents.

Regarding monthly payments. Are you suppose to pay off everything every month or just pay a certain percentage of the bill?

[SBrooks1]

Out of curiosity... Almost all the Shield seasons aired and were released on DVD in 4:3.

a.) Did it ever flip to widescreen?
b.) Were those 4:3 seasons filmed in widescreen for eventual release someday?

Widescreen fans have been questioning which presentation is the more accurate. Well, in his final commentary on the set creator Shawn Ryan answers these queries and clears up a few issues. Firstly, although filmed in Widescreen The Shield is edited in Full Frame, and to maintain the documentary feel and enhance the tension on screen was always envisioned to be seen in the Full Frame aspect ratio the final editing is performed in.

http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:Z2G3fnQSaigJ:www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php%3Fcontentid%3D56359+the+shield+filmed+in+widescreen&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us&client=firefox-a

[Hanky Panky]

Regarding monthly payments. Are you suppose to pay off everything every month or just pay a certain percentage of the bill?

If the minimum is say...$100, then you should try and pay $150-200, depending on your finances.

Never pay just the minimum because that takes into consideration the finance charge.

[thaderules]

Really nice article. I probably should upgrade my speaker wire but, as far as levelling, I trust Audyssey to take care of it.

I used Audyssey too when I first set up the system. Then I checked the settings and most speakers were set to large and the subwoofer was barely moving. I popped in the Avia calibration disk and made the proper changes. Most were the same but I made the center a little bit louder and changed all of the speakers to small.

Although I should try messing with the audyssey again tonight and see if it'll give me the same settings as before....

[thaderules]

If the minimum is say...$100, then you should try and pay $150-200, depending on your finances.

Never pay just the minimum because that takes into consideration the finance charge.


Got it. I pay all of it at once, is that good or bad for credit report?

[PrimeBane]

Future Shop has drop the price on TDK steelbook to $29.99.

Welcome to 2 days ago ;) :p

[grif32]

Welcome to 2 days ago ;) :p

Lol sorry didnt see it posted.

[Hanky Panky]

Got it. I pay all of it at once, is that good or bad for credit report?

I think for the most part, it's a good thing. Especially in the timing of paying your bills off.

[ewto16]

I think I have 10 credit cards. Like 6-8 Visa/MC and a couple store ones. I should probably close some of them, but I've been too lazy.

[Hanky Panky]

Sounds like me a few years back, I think you'll feel better knowing that you'll charge on just one account. There is less temptation to spend, especially in the "wants" vs. "needs" area.

[ewto16]

Meh, I only carry two of the cards and I'm not even sure why I carry one of them. I never use it. Wife has one as well that is different than mine.

Most of them are open because I got 0% for 12+ months on them on a balance transfer or new charges. All those cards in in a drawer somewhere.

I keep meaining to close them every month when I pay the bills, but then I get some nutty offer and keep it open.

[grif32]

If you have 12 credit cards I wouldnt close 6 out at a time. That is bad as well..

Each time you open a store credit card, 20 points are taken off of your credit score.

Thats why I do not have store credit cards.

[ewto16]

Oh, really?? Didn't know that. That really sort of sucks. Then I guess letting them linger around is better.

I would say my debit to credit ratio on them is really good at the moment, regardless of them being V/MC or store cards.

[civictyperboy]

I gave all my 2 credit cards to my GF so I could pay them off, so I can turn around and buy a ring for her, the financing thing from the store is just like an open line of credit up to 2k, they usually just close it in 2 years if you never use it. I also have a ton of school loans that I pay off every month, that I hope one day I can roll into a mortgage...I also just got a new CC with 0% APR on balance transfers and new purchases for a year, so I'll use that to pay off my other credit cards

[cflames89]

So, TDK Steelbooks look sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JaylisJayP]

If you have 12 credit cards I wouldnt close 6 out at a time. That is bad as well..

Each time you open a store credit card, 20 points are taken off of your credit score.

Thats why I do not have store credit cards.

It can't be a permanent thing, though, I have a few credit cards (amazon, mastercard, Lowe's at one point) and the last time my credit was checked when I bought a car in January it came through at 825.

[TheCollectorStop]

Each time you open a store credit card, 20 points are taken off of your credit score.



That is not at all how the credit rating algorithm works. If you have a few store credit cards along with a couple general credit cards and you spend around 30% of your credit limit it will actually greatly increase your store. Managing a credit card properly is one of the best ways to build credit worthiness.

[JaylisJayP]

For anyone who might care, Amazon has Super Troopers for $20.99. Good price for a FOX catalog title at release.

Also, did anyone get the X-Files movies? How's the quality of the discs and how is IWTB as a movie in general?

Thanks

[thaderules]

Here's an X Files: I want to believe review courtesy of our site. My friend said it's decent and worth watching if you're a fan of the tv show:

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/07/30/film-review-the-x-files-i-want-to-believe/

[JaylisJayP]

Here's an X Files: I want to believe review courtesy of our site. My friend said it's decent and worth watching if you're a fan of the tv show:

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/07/30/film-review-the-x-files-i-want-to-believe/

Cool, thanks. Good review. I heard Wal-Mart has the two-pack at a decent price. Might check that out.

[freezerfuel]

PB, what steelbooks have been released in Canada so far, if you don't mind?

[PrimeBane]

I Am Legend
Iron Man
Indy 4

and The Dark Knight next week :)

All are Futureshop exclusives.

There's tons of DVDs that have had the steelbook treatment... go to www.futureshop.ca and enter steelbook in the search if you're interested.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a couple movies from CC. Their BD's are now 40% off which make some titles decent.
Picked up Cast Away, National Treasure, Wild Things and Scooby Doo and John Mayher(sp) for .01 thats what it rang up so I took it.

Now on to my sub problem, they are sending a replacement tomorrow so it will be here in time for The Dark night. The speakers I use are BIC Accoustic. there are 2 places to get them on Ebay for a pretty good price but if you like to be talked down to, treated rudely and hung up on then you can use those d o u c h e s. I have never been treated that way before when spending $300 on something.

[freezerfuel]

I Am Legend
Iron Man
Indy 4

and The Dark Knight next week :)

All are Futureshop exclusives.


Muchos thankees. I've had a bit of a change of heart for steelbooks and might get TDK if I can find one. Do you find they sell out quick?

[JaylisJayP]

I watched I Want to Believe off the Net tonight. Not bad really....just lacking something. Wouldn't really want to watch it again. Fight the Future was 10 times better.

[PrimeBane]

Muchos thankees. I've had a bit of a change of heart for steelbooks and might get TDK if I can find one. Do you find they sell out quick?

Iron Man sold out at most stores within a day or two... Indy 4 you can still find.

TDK won't last the day I bet... order for in store pickup if you can't get their first thing in the morning.

[Kevo Head]

Picked up a couple movies from CC. Their BD's are now 40% off which make some titles decent.
Picked up Cast Away, National Treasure, Wild Things and Scooby Doo and John Mayher(sp) for .01 thats what it rang up so I took it.

Now on to my sub problem, they are sending a replacement tomorrow so it will be here in time for The Dark night. The speakers I use are BIC Accoustic. there are 2 places to get them on Ebay for a pretty good price but if you like to be talked down to, treated rudely and hung up on then you can use those d o u c h e s. I have never been treated that way before when spending $300 on something.

Any idea if this is good throughout all of Arizona?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

It should be except the Yuma and Tucson stores

[ewto16]

Picked up a couple movies from CC. Their BD's are now 40% off which make some titles decent.
Picked up Cast Away, National Treasure, Wild Things and Scooby Doo and John Mayher(sp) for .01 thats what it rang up so I took it.

Now on to my sub problem, they are sending a replacement tomorrow so it will be here in time for The Dark night. The speakers I use are BIC Accoustic. there are 2 places to get them on Ebay for a pretty good price but if you like to be talked down to, treated rudely and hung up on then you can use those d o u c h e s. I have never been treated that way before when spending $300 on something.

What prices did you actually get on those things? I've heard the liquidation is sketchy at best.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Cast away was 14.99, wild things 14.99, scooby doo 14.99, national treasure 17.99 and also picked up so I married an ax murderer for 13.99 today

[mikedanger]

found this on walmart.com...4 pack of christmas blu's...polar express, elf, christmas vacation and christmas story for $65

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10454400

[MarkG]

forgive my ignorance, but what is this steelbook? Is it the metal BD holder?

[Hanky Panky]

forgive my ignorance, but what is this steelbook? Is it the metal BD holder?

Yeah, basically it's a steel outside cover instead of the plastic you normally find.

PrimeBane is a big collector and could probably give you more details.

[R. Giles]

Question for you guys. I want to watch stuff on my tv thats on my computer but I don't have a pc slot on my tv but only have 2 HDMI and some component stuff. Is there a way to rig something up that would allow it to work.

[MarkG]

Yeah, basically it's a steel outside cover instead of the plastic you normally find.

PrimeBane is a big collector and could probably give you more details.

Thanks. Are there any other extra features on the BD? Also, are there any US stores that carry the steelbook?

[Hanky Panky]

Question for you guys. I want to watch stuff on my tv thats on my computer but I don't have a pc slot on my tv but only have 2 HDMI and some component stuff. Is there a way to rig something up that would allow it to work.

I'm thinking you might be able to go dvi-hdmi assuming you have a dvi input on your PC. Not sure about the resolution though.

[Hanky Panky]

Thanks. Are there any other extra features on the BD? Also, are there any US stores that carry the steelbook?

Features are usually the same as the BD version, so you are basically paying for the casing. Typically they are exclusive to U.S. stores like Best Buy or FYE.

[R. Giles]

I'm thinking you might be able to go dvi-hdmi assuming you have a dvi input on your PC. Not sure about the resolution though.

I would have but don't only connection on the computer is the PC and some USB. This is for a Laptop but shouldn't matter.

[MarkG]

cool. I'm going to buy the BD but don't know where yet. I know some stores have freebies that are included with purchase.

[PrimeBane]

Steelbooks

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

I can't add much more than what Hanky posted :)

The Dark Knight Steelbook is exclusive to Futureshop in Canada. However, if you want a copy, I am buying a bunch to ship to the US. I'll repost the info. :)

[Hanky Panky]

I would have but don't only connection on the computer is the PC and some USB. This is for a Laptop but shouldn't matter.

It sounds like all you'll need is perhaps an adapter, depending on the out of your laptop.

Here's something I found that might help...

Your laptop will have a VGA output or possibly a S-video out. For the VGA you'll need a standard VGA cable. Plug the cable in to your laptop and the PC input of your TV. If your TV does not have PC input it may have a DVI input. IF it does you can use a VGA/DVI adapter to plug it in. If it doesn't have a DVI input you can use the S-Video output on your laptop with a standard S-video cable. After the connection to your TV is made you will have to toggle alternate display by pressing and holding your [Fn] key and pressing F4, or F5, or another F# key. It's the one that looks like a TV screen. Press once to turn on output, press again to turn off your laptop screen, press again to go back to laptop screen only. If you want to put the audio on your TV you'll need a headphone to RCA jack converter (Radioshack). Plug the cord in to your headphone jack and the RCA jacks in to the same input you used for the video.

[ewto16]

Question for you guys. I want to watch stuff on my tv thats on my computer but I don't have a pc slot on my tv but only have 2 HDMI and some component stuff. Is there a way to rig something up that would allow it to work.

Do you have a PS3? If so Tversity is your friend. If you have a 360, you can use Windows Media Player. If you have a DirecTV HD-DVR, you can use Tversity or WMP as well.

If you have a DVI out on your video card, then you could buy a DVI to HDMI adapter.

Need to know more about exactly what you have to give you more options.

[cochese75]

Do you have a PS3? If so Tversity is your friend.

tell me more about this. :confused:




:spawnorb:

[HollandX]

free app you download to your computer. can now watch any photo/audio/video you have on your computer on your tv. it streams via internet to ps3.

[MarkG]

Steelbooks

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

I can't add much more than what Hanky posted :)

The Dark Knight Steelbook is exclusive to Futureshop in Canada. However, if you want a copy, I am buying a bunch to ship to the US. I'll repost the info. :)

Well I may need to get 1 from you.:D Is it the 2-disk BD? Sorry for all the questions.

[HollandX]

ok! you win! I'll get my first steelbook!

PB-- Can you put me down for 2 please?

I wish I got the Iron Man one. :(

[cochese75]

free app you download to your computer. can now watch any photo/audio/video you have on your computer on your tv. it streams via internet to ps3.

cool
thanks.




:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

To further point you in the right direction.

http://tversity.com/

Great media server. I like it and it works awesome. If you have a PSP, you can watch stuff on it or a laptop as well. Basically anything with a browser.

[PrimeBane]

The Dark Knight BD steelbook (2 disks)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...89&catid=24079

The list so far.

1. Me (x2)
2. johnnyknoxsvill
3. ewto16 (x2) paid
4. cochese75
5. Wingnut
6. HollandX (x2)
7. MarkG (pending)

I don't have the US cost yet due to the crazy economy. My cost is $31.49 CDN per copy plus $4 shipping for one or $7.00 shpping for 2. I'm guessing the final price will probably be about $32 shipped per copy.

I should be able to get copies for everyone that wants them, but there are no guarantees as this will be a HOT item. I do have a contact at the local FS so it shouldn't be too bad. Plus they are supposed to be open at 9am so I can swing by before work.

[Chugga]

I'm getting the Batman plasticbook.

[oaktown2000]

plasticbook.


lol......me too

[mikedanger]

picked up a wii for my parents today...i have no idea what to get them for christmas this year, so hopefully they like it. any "old people" games i should get for them? i figure my dad might like mario kart.

[ewto16]

picked up a wii for my parents today...i have no idea what to get them for christmas this year, so hopefully they like it. any "old people" games i should get for them? i figure my dad might like mario kart.

This is a "High Definition thread"

;)

[ewto16]

The Dark Knight BD steelbook (2 disks)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...89&catid=24079

The list so far.

1. Me (x2)
2. johnnyknoxsvill
3. ewto16 (x2)
4. cochese75
5. Wingnut
6. HollandX (x2)
7. MarkG (pending)

I don't have the US cost yet due to the crazy economy. My cost is $31.49 CDN per copy plus $4 shipping for one or $7.00 shpping for 2. I'm guessing the final price will probably be about $32 shipped per copy.

I should be able to get copies for everyone that wants them, but there are no guarantees as this will be a HOT item. I do have a contact at the local FS so it shouldn't be too bad. Plus they are supposed to be open at 9am so I can swing by before work.

Hey, I want "paid" marked next to mine. :p

[ewto16]

Hmmm...my parnets haven't see TDK yet. Maybe I should get that for them as their first BD.

[TheRedOx]

I'm getting the Batman plasticbook.

lol......me too

Ha, nice - me three :D. Do we know where it will be cheapest yet? I saw it's $23.99 on Amazon.

[PrimeBane]

Hey, I want "paid" marked next to mine. :p

There... and I even put it in a pretty pink font for you :D

[PrimeBane]

picked up a wii for my parents today...i have no idea what to get them for christmas this year, so hopefully they like it. any "old people" games i should get for them? i figure my dad might like mario kart.

I've been struggleing with that one as well... I was hoping they'd put out something similar to the old Duck Hunt game that came with the NES back in the day as my Dad had a blast playing it. I just don't see many games on the Wii that would appeal to the older folks other than Wii Sports.

[SunDevil]

can't wait til Dec. 12th. should be receiving TDK and LOST season 4 Blu Ray in the mail from Amazon!

[mikedanger]

This is a "High Definition thread"

;)

believe me...their house is more hi def than anyone i know. i believe the grand total is 7 plasma tv's and a home thater equipped with blu ray and a sound system better than the theaters i've been to. i really need to get you guys some pics...

anyways...that's why it's so hard to buy for them.

[Chugga]

Ha, nice - me three . Do we know where it will be cheapest yet? I saw it's $23.99 on Amazon.

I was just going to get my plasticbook from Best Buy. They are advertising it for $24.99. I haven't seen Walmart or Targets ads yet for the plasticbook. Sears could actually undercut all of them, they did this past week on Narnia, Wanted, etc.

[ewto16]

I've been struggleing with that one as well... I was hoping they'd put out something similar to the old Duck Hunt game that came with the NES back in the day as my Dad had a blast playing it. I just don't see many games on the Wii that would appeal to the older folks other than Wii Sports.

Last game I played on my Wii was Boom Blox. It was fun. Not really sure if your folks would like it. What about something like Cooking Mama?

[ewto16]

can't wait til Dec. 12th. should be receiving TDK and LOST season 4 Blu Ray in the mail from Amazon!

They all DIE!!!

[PrimeBane]

believe me...their house is more hi def than anyone i know. i believe the grand total is 7 plasma tv's and a home thater equipped with blu ray and a sound system better than the theaters i've been to. i really need to get you guys some pics...

anyways...that's why it's so hard to buy for them.

Damn... I take it they do very well for a living. :eek:

Pics would be terrific :D

[PrimeBane]

Last game I played on my Wii was Boom Blox. It was fun. Not really sure if your folks would like it. What about something like Cooking Mama?

I honestly don't think that would be something he'd enjoy... I'd be suprised if it's even been turned on since the grandkids last visited.

[mikedanger]

Damn... I take it they do very well for a living. :eek:

Pics would be terrific :D

yeah...they do ok. we have a family run business, so maybe one day i can have a theater like his...we'll see. :D

[ewto16]

There... and I even put it in a pretty pink font for you :D

Fantastic!!! :o

[TheRedOx]

benchmark tests reveal PS3 still the best bluray player
http://ps3.qj.net/Blu-ray-player-benchmark-tests-show-PS3-still-the-best/pg/49/aid/127072

[ewto16]

I honestly don't think that would be something he'd enjoy... I'd be suprised if it's even been turned on since the grandkids last visited.

Tiger Woods Golf? Rayman Raving Rabbids? I need more clues as to what he likes to give you better suggestions.

[PrimeBane]

Golf might work, but that's in the Wii sports already.

It's not something I'm looking really hard for at the moment... he'll have his shiny new Sony Blu-ray player to play with Christmas morning. :D

[ewto16]

Golf might work, but that's in the Wii sports already.

It's not something I'm looking really hard for at the moment... he'll have his shiny new Sony Blu-ray player to play with Christmas morning. :D

I really don't play my Wii that much, so I don't have many suggestions. I would just go to the store sometime and look at what is out and then come back and ask. I can probably at least tell you if I've heard anything positive about it at that point.

Sadly, I don't think my parents TV will be there by Christmas. :(

[R. Giles]

Do you have a PS3? If so Tversity is your friend. If you have a 360, you can use Windows Media Player. If you have a DirecTV HD-DVR, you can use Tversity or WMP as well.

If you have a DVI out on your video card, then you could buy a DVI to HDMI adapter.

Need to know more about exactly what you have to give you more options.

I have a PS3 so might just go that route and also have a 360 but most of the stuff is in avi format which last I saw WMP doesn't play to well.

[ewto16]

I have a PS3 so might just go that route and also have a 360 but most of the stuff is in avi format which last I saw WMP doesn't play to well.

Doing it this way would make your life infinitely easier.

[civictyperboy]

This sounds horrible...but I haven't touched my Wii in months...I brought it home for thanksgiving and left it there so my mother or brother could sell it

[ewto16]

This sounds horrible...but I haven't touched my Wii in months...I brought it home for thanksgiving and left it there so my mother or brother could sell it

I touch my Wii at least a few times a week.

[mikedanger]

I touch my Wii at least a few times a week.

i touch mine in the shower...

[Hanky Panky]

i touch mine in the shower...

Hahahaha...damn, you beat me to it!

[PrimeBane]

Dammit Hanky, we rely on you to be here for those!

Now make and new and better funny!

:D

[HollandX]

I touch my Wii at least a few times a week.

Stop or you'll go blind.

[civictyperboy]

Terrible...all of you...but my girlfriend touches mine sometimes...

[ewto16]

* waits patiently on Hanky Panky to arrive

[ewto16]

Terrible...all of you...but my girlfriend touches mine sometimes...

I call BS.....no pics = no proof. :p

[mikedanger]

Hahahaha...damn, you beat me to it!

sorry hanky...but i gave you a good 3 minutes. i couldn't wait any longer. :p

[Mack]

I was just going to get my plasticbook from Best Buy. They are advertising it for $24.99. I haven't seen Walmart or Targets ads yet for the plasticbook. Sears could actually undercut all of them, they did this past week on Narnia, Wanted, etc.

I'm waiting for Fry's ad :cool:

[ewto16]

Almost forgot....

Used my DVE disk last night. That thing is ridiculously boring to watch. I almost fell asleep 5 times. It is also overly complicated to understand at time. Just tell me how to make my TV look awesome. I don't need an explanation of how there is something whiter than white and how that works on some sort of scale.

My picture doesn't look any different and I found out my TV has some green push I apparently cant correct. And there is overscan. And the Gemoetry is off.

I've never been more annoyed by something. Now my TV isn't any better and is a little worse, since I know all that sutff.

[PrimeBane]

Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. :(

[Hanky Panky]

I seldom touch my Wii and yet after all that buildup, I still only get 15 seconds of enjoyment. :o


(Late I know...)

[civictyperboy]

I call BS.....no pics = no proof. :p

Sigh i've barked up that tree...no dice...although I got myself a new camera today so we'll see what happens

[cflames89]

tell me more about this. :confused:




:spawnorb:

I have heard about this as well from a buddy of mine at work. He is setting my router up on Sunday and will be getting this for me as well.

[ewto16]

I have heard about this as well from a buddy of mine at work. He is setting my router up on Sunday and will be getting this for me as well.

On your internal network it is super easy to setup. To access stuff externally is a little bit more effort.

[cflames89]

On your internal network it is super easy to setup. To access stuff externally is a little bit more effort.

Meh, the only thing I really want to be able to do is listen to music of the comp in the bedroom on the stereo in the living room.

[HollandX]

http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/

AirTunes FTW

[SpawnSC]

bought a blu ray player today!! from newegg.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882103400

Dark Knight here I come :D

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If you have a Cosco card you could of saved another $50. I have that player and it is very nice;) plays everything I have thrown at it, you wont be dissapointed

[TheCollectorStop]

I have a PS3 so might just go that route and also have a 360 but most of the stuff is in avi format which last I saw WMP doesn't play to well.

I've never used that exact product, but what I use is called a NAS a Network Assisted Server. It's a huge hard drive that you set to automatically back up all of your computers in the middle of the night. In addition, most of them have media servers so I can access all of my media from any computer and the PS3. You just plug it into your router and setup the software.

I use it to store all of my family photos, music collection, and movie collection and be able to access it on any TV or computer. Since Blu-Ray disks are still so expensive and not a cost effective way of backing up my movies I have my collection backed up on my NAS and with an 802.11n router the streaming speed is perfectly fast enough to handle it.

It really is one of the coolest pieces of hardware I have bought in years. Most people look at me crazy when I tell them about it, but I know some of the guys here would appreciate it. Plus it will backup your computers in case of a HDD crash.

[IceRat]

average price of a top 10 selling (non box set) BD title at amazon .... $23.16
... still too high

sorry but I thought Amazon would really take the bull by the horns this holiday season and put up some great BD deals to make this a destination retailer .... they have failed miserably

sorry but I don't think some Bond catalog (which could have been had at 6.99 in steelbooks weeks back with BB $10 off Magnolia coupons) on sale and some b&m price matching on a handful of titles has been anything to get excited about

.... they failed on BF ... they were even worse (when they should have been king) on Cyber Monday ... and have continued to do nothing since

[IceRat]

supposedly if you register (free) on Disney movie rewards website you get access to a coupon for $3 off any Disney BD or dvd
http://disney.go.com/disneymovierewards/

don't know if this helps anyone

[freezerfuel]

Iron Man sold out at most stores within a day or two... Indy 4 you can still find.

TDK won't last the day I bet... order for in store pickup if you can't get their first thing in the morning.

Bleh... I'm not waking up early for it. Their site won't allow in-store pickup either.

If it's there when I show up I might get one... if not I'll get the 'Plasti-book'.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

B1G1 free sale going on now at CH. You have to enter in code 805657

To learn how to enter a code look here:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/5...de-answer.html

[SBrooks1]

B1G1 free sale going on now at CH. You have to enter in code 805657

To learn how to enter a code look here:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/5...de-answer.html

You suck at posting links. Try again.... :p

[Kleptos18]

B1G1 free sale going on now at CH. You have to enter in code 805657

To learn how to enter a code look here:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/5...de-answer.html

can you post how. im at work and can't get to that site.

[SBrooks1]

Go here - http://dvd-movies.columbiahouse.com

Use promotional code: 808957

And you can use them on pre-orders too :D

[grif32]

Watched Step Brother last night at a buddies house. Really bad movie. Had 1 or 2 funny parts but nothing I would rent or even buy.

[PrimeBane]

This one is mostly for freezurfuel

BenQ W5000 DLP 1080p projector - $1999.99 after $800 in rebates at Costco

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10307211&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|79|22377&N=4009872&Mo=64&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=22377&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav

It would look so beautiful hanging from my basemet ceiling...

[PrimeBane]

Watched Wall-E last night.

What a terrific movie in every aspect. The story, the PQ, the AQ, the characters were all outstanding.

This is my "Must Own Blu-ray of 2008" so far. :)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

You suck at posting links. Try again.... :p

No you sir suck :p

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-clubs/539113-how-do-i-enter-code-answer.html

[Kevo Head]

I pray to the HI-Def Gods that we will get Superjail on Blu-Ray.

[IceRat]

Watched Wall-E last night.

What a terrific movie in every aspect. The story, the PQ, the AQ, the characters were all outstanding.

This is my "Must Own Blu-ray of 2008" so far. :)
watched it last night as well (first time) but in SD from the library
I do own the BD (from Meijer price misprint) but am waiting for the holidays to give to the little one

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Just placed an order at CH for a total of $51

Wedding Crashers
Office Space
Dawn of the Dead
Batman Begins

$12.75 each which isnt too bad, only $0.75 more then I pay my guy

[Kleptos18]

Order 4 movies for 56.

Shawshank Redemption
Sweeney Todd
The Kingdom
Troy

14.04 a piece.

[rsoaker23]

About fell out at Walmart..had quite a few BR for $10 , snagged Rambo 1-3, Crash, Punisher, Saw 1-2

[freezerfuel]

This one is mostly for freezurfuel

BenQ W5000 DLP 1080p projector - $1999.99 after $800 in rebates at Costco

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10307211&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|79|22377&N=4009872&Mo=64&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=22377&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav

It would look so beautiful hanging from my basemet ceiling...

Now why did you have to show me that. I probably won't need the projector until at least summer the way things are going. :p That is an awesome price though, I think you should buy one for yourself for Christmas.

The second phase of my evil plan is almost here though.... sprayfoam insulation on the 10th. Hoorayz!

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Well come Tax time I think I will be gettign this TV.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8886896&type=product&id=1211586957418

I really want this TV but I don't think the funds will be there, unless the price drops another $600
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8758052&type=product&id=1216423487202

[grif32]

U like your DLP's...

[civictyperboy]

I like these
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/3088706414_1ffb696081_b.jpg
That was dinner tonight...yes...I ate all 6...and you could too...1.55 each :)

[PrimeBane]

Now why did you have to show me that. I probably won't need the projector until at least summer the way things are going. :p That is an awesome price though, I think you should buy one for yourself for Christmas.

The second phase of my evil plan is almost here though.... sprayfoam insulation on the 10th. Hoorayz!

I'm having enough trouble trying to convince the wife we need a 2nd BD player... I got the "you gotta be fricken kidding me" look when I pointed out a nice Samsung 50" plasma for the basement that was under $1000.

By the time my W500 dies, I should be able to convince her that a new one is in order... and they should be cheaper by then. :D

Is the spray foam mostly for sound proofing, warmth or both?

[PrimeBane]

I like these
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/3088706414_1ffb696081_b.jpg
That was dinner tonight...yes...I ate all 6...and you could too...1.55 each :)

mmmmm.... chili cheese dogs... :D

I count 7... or was one for the GF? ;)

[civictyperboy]

My other friend he came down to visit his girlfriend...it was their first time there...they ended up getting more than 1 each

[PrimeBane]

Damn you... I might have to run down to 7-11 now for a couple :o

[HollandX]

Walmart special... Hacnock + Sony Remote for $29.96.

pics: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=1377027&postcount=2

[johnnyknoxsvill]

U like your DLP's...

Hey ones a LCD:p nothing wrong with the DLP's

[TheCollectorStop]

Hey ones a LCD:p nothing wrong with the DLP's

There really is a huge disparity between some DLPs and these Mitsubishi DLPs. You'll be hard pressed to find any differences between this series of Mitsubishi and mid-range LCDs. You'll be very happy with the DLP set and you will not regret it. These sets can even be viewed from all most any angle which is rare with DLPs of course with how wonderful these 65" sets are that is hardly a problem.

[freezerfuel]

I'm having enough trouble trying to convince the wife we need a 2nd BD player... I got the "you gotta be fricken kidding me" look when I pointed out a nice Samsung 50" plasma for the basement that was under $1000.

By the time my W500 dies, I should be able to convince her that a new one is in order... and they should be cheaper by then. :D

Is the spray foam mostly for sound proofing, warmth or both?

The spray foam I'm getting is mostly just to save $$$ on the heating bill and warmth, although it does absorb sound a lot better than fiberglass so that could really help out the future home theatre. There is an acoustical spray foam which I'm sure would cost a lot more.

Also, I'll be getting $2000 back from the Canadian government in eco-energy grants. :D

[thaderules]

I compiled a list of the Dark Knight exclusives and prices. To the minority who aren't getting the steelbooks, maybe it'll help you decide which ones to get =)

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/12/07/dark-knight-dvd-blu-ray-exclusives/

[TheRedOx]

Walmart special... Hacnock + Sony Remote for $29.96.

pics: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=1377027&postcount=2

Any more info on this, I can't see the pics because I'm not registered and there's nothing in the Walmart ad about it.

[HollandX]

From the pics, there are just 2 packs bundled together on the shelf. Hanclock and the Remote.

[TheRedOx]

From the pics, there are just 2 packs bundled together on the shelf. Hanclock and the Remote.

Got ya'. I read the rest of that thread - that's a pretty good deal, pretty much getting Han**** for $5.

[WingNut 25]

Who's got the best price on LOST?

[thaderules]

I just noticed my Sony HDTV Model No. KDS-R50XBR1 has a green tint picture quality. I think the cause was when I was watching Blu-ray movie on my PS3, and I fell asleep left the TV on for 6 hours. But with the PS3 System it's has a screen saver mode. It dims the TV screen when in idle mode for 10 minutes. I guess the movie ended, and was in idle mode in the movie main menu with the TV screen dimmed for 6 hours. Any idea's what could be the problem?? I've tried resetting the TV to factory default. Also unplugging the power cable. And moving Home theater speakers away. Green tint is still there.

[grif32]

I just noticed my Sony HDTV Model No. KDS-R50XBR1 has a green tint picture quality. I think the cause was when I was watching Blu-ray movie on my PS3, and I fell asleep left the TV on for 6 hours. But with the PS3 System it's has a screen saver mode. It dims the TV screen when in idle mode for 10 minutes. I guess the movie ended, and was in idle mode in the movie main menu with the TV screen dimmed for 6 hours. Any idea's what could be the problem?? I've tried resetting the TV to factory default. Also unplugging the power cable. And moving Home theater speakers away. Green tint is still there.

Following thread has probably 6,000 posts on the subject (start at the end of the thread and that is almost all you will see):
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=584936 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=584936)

You have a bad optical block (OB). Sony has extended the warranty until Nov. 2008 and the projected class action lawsuit will extend it until June 2009.

Call Sony or an approved Sony repair company in your area. Explain your symptoms and tell them it is a bad OB. It normally takes around a week to obtain the part and the actual repair takes something like an hour. Good luck.

[civictyperboy]

Oh yes the bad optical block, we had that problem on our TVs in the Sony Store I worked in, and yes Sony should send someone out to fix it, if not they may replace it, don't take my word for it though

[cochese75]

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

what was that? i cant hear you???
Hows the bottom of the AFC East feel?? :D





:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Futureshop.ca is having a customer appreciation sale tonight and tomorrow night. All Blu-rays are 15% off. :)

Sadly, I can't get this deal on the Steelbooks. :(

[WingNut 25]

Anyone else still wondering how he ate 6 of those bad boys??

[civictyperboy]

It's easier than you think...normal people could eat 3 no problem...I was hungry
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3091350372_94a058bafe_b.jpg

[grif32]

Anyone else still wondering how he ate 6 of those bad boys??

I want to see him do it in HD. Also Sbrooks wants to hear later tonight the sounds coming from his arse in TrueHD

[SpawnSC]

quick question..

If I hook my blu ray up by HDMI and then want to hook up my stereo (its all I got till I get a real good surround sound) up to it with the RCA cables is that possible? Because the HDMI is one cable with video and sound so I got to thinking today would it still work if I hooked up my stereo to my blu ray with the HDMI. I figured someone here may have done it... or know if it work.

[HollandX]

It's possible, sure... But if you can use optical for audio it would sound much better. But if composite is all you have, it will work. It will suck, but it will work.

:)

[freezerfuel]

Hellz yeah.

'The Dark Knight' does not disappoint. Easily Warner's flagship title for the year -- if not the most highly-anticipated Blu-ray of all-time -- this is a superlative 1080p/VC-1 encode that is guaranteed to be the new demo disc of choice in home theaters around the world.

Can't wait until the 9th.

[WingNut 25]

Can't wait until the 9th.

Can't wait until...the day mine gets here from PB. :D

[cflames89]

Futureshop.ca is having a customer appreciation sale tonight and tomorrow night. All Blu-rays are 15% off. :)

Sadly, I can't get this deal on the Steelbooks. :(

Not even I can, stupid release dates. :D

[ewto16]

Who's got the best price on LOST?

Not sure if you just meant Season 4 or not, but the first three seasons are on DVD on sale at Amazon today.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Stepbrothers last night...how did I miss this in the theaters...I couldn't stop laughing.

Audio was a bit weak, but it's a comedy. PQ was very good. Natural skin tones, good detail, great colors.

[WingNut 25]

Not sure if you just meant Season 4 or not, but the first three seasons are on DVD on sale at Amazon today.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

Sorry, meant season 4 on Blu.

[TheRedOx]

Checked out Wall-E on Sat. night - looked pretty good, average audio, not great - nowhere near as good as Kung Fu Panda. What a piece of garbage film though, what in the hell happened to Pixar? Cars was awful and this was worse.

[cflames89]

Checked out Wall-E on Sat. night - looked pretty good, average audio, not great - nowhere near as good as Kung Fu Panda. What a piece of garbage film though, what in the hell happened to Pixar? Cars was awful and this was worse.

You sir, are off your rocker. :p

[HollandX]

lol Wall-E is pretty much renowned by fans and critics as the best Pixar movie to date by FAR. If not one of the best movies of modern cinema.

#34 on the imdb top 250 and 96% on rotten tomatoes.

[PrimeBane]

I agree... I loved Wall-E and so did the family. :)

[PrimeBane]

Not even I can, stupid release dates. :D

It sounds like the only ones that did were the ones that preordered, then called customer service.

I'm not sure the $2 savings (after shipping) would have been worth it.

[PrimeBane]

For my Canadian Brothers... TDK on BD for $24.99 at HMV Tuesday only.

Hopefully this starts the trend for 1st day discounted BDs :D

[Barry Sanders]

PS3 crapped out on me last night during Prince Caspian:mad: Now I either have to go buy a new blu ray player til mine comes back or go with out. Has anyone had any experience getting their ps3 fixed? Im thinking of just buying one to use and returning it when my ps3 comes back. Any way this sux:spawnskul

[littlejacque25]

Anyone think that stores like BB and CC will sell out of TDK on BD on Tuesday? Just wondering because I won't be able to stop at BB until around 5pm.

[cochese75]

PS3 crapped out on me last night during Prince Caspian:mad: Now I either have to go buy a new blu ray player til mine comes back or go with out. Has anyone had any experience getting their ps3 fixed? Im thinking of just buying one to use and returning it when my ps3 comes back. Any way this sux:spawnskul

what happened?
was there any warning or anything?

Atleast once or twice when im playing Lego Batman i get a line that scolls through the screen. Just wondering if it was like that. Maybe my HDMI plug isnt securedly in. :cool:


:spawnorb:

[PrimeBane]

Anyone think that stores like BB and CC will sell out of TDK on BD on Tuesday? Just wondering because I won't be able to stop at BB until around 5pm.

I've heard that Warner pressed around a million Blu-rays for the release of TDK... there should be enough to go around, but it might be a wise idea to put in an order for in store pickup during the day.

[Barry Sanders]

what happened?
was there any warning or anything?

Atleast once or twice when im playing Lego Batman i get a line that scolls through the screen. Just wondering if it was like that. Maybe my HDMI plug isnt securedly in. :cool:


:spawnorb:

Nope no warning. Right before Peter duals the bad guy the screen froze up. I tried to unplug everything and plug the cords back in. I Restored the system and tried other games and movies. Updated the firmware. Still crap. They movies and games play for like a few minutes then they just lock up. So I think Im screwed

[mikedanger]

PS3 crapped out on me last night during Prince Caspian:mad: Now I either have to go buy a new blu ray player til mine comes back or go with out. Has anyone had any experience getting their ps3 fixed? Im thinking of just buying one to use and returning it when my ps3 comes back. Any way this sux:spawnskul


mine crapped out a month or so back and i had to send it in for repair...the laser was shot. sony jerked me around on my warranty so i sent it to videogame911 and had it back in less than a week. sony really pissed me off that day...oh well.

[Barry Sanders]

mine crapped out a month or so back and i had to send it in for repair...the laser was shot. sony jerked me around on my warranty so i sent it to videogame911 and had it back in less than a week. sony really pissed me off that day...oh well.

Was it because you didn't have a reciept? I can't find mine anywhere. HOw much was videogame911?

[mikedanger]

Was it because you didn't have a reciept? I can't find mine anywhere. HOw much was videogame911?

couldn't find the receipt and i didn't register my system when i bought it. i even offered them my credit card statement but they wouldn't accept it. it ended up costing me around $150 for the new laser and cleaning of the system. you have to pay the shipping to get the unit to them, but i slipped it in with our every day ups shipments at work so hopefully nobody notices it on the bill. :D

[civictyperboy]

I wonder if they (videogame911) would repair it if I voided the warranty...mine crapped out also about a month ago

[johnnyknoxsvill]

couldn't find the receipt and i didn't register my system when i bought it. i even offered them my credit card statement but they wouldn't accept it. it ended up costing me around $150 for the new laser and cleaning of the system. you have to pay the shipping to get the unit to them, but i slipped it in with our every day ups shipments at work so hopefully nobody notices it on the bill. :D

At that point its almost cheaper to buy a new PS3.

[thaderules]

couldn't find the receipt and i didn't register my system when i bought it. i even offered them my credit card statement but they wouldn't accept it. it ended up costing me around $150 for the new laser and cleaning of the system. you have to pay the shipping to get the unit to them, but i slipped it in with our every day ups shipments at work so hopefully nobody notices it on the bill. :D

If it hasn't been mentioned before, just wondering where you bought your PS3 at? I think Best Buy and Circuit City can find your transaction if you used a credit card and print a receipt.

[ewto16]

Prime -

How do you do the firmware upgrade on the Sony BD player? The one I ordered for my parents just showed up today.

[mikedanger]

If it hasn't been mentioned before, just wondering where you bought your PS3 at? I think Best Buy and Circuit City can find your transaction if you used a credit card and print a receipt.

tried that too...since it was bought before we were best buy reward zone members they said they couldn't find it. i was really hitting brick wall after brick wall and just decided to say **** it...i wanted mt PS3 fixed and i was tired of messing with it.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone think that stores like BB and CC will sell out of TDK on BD on Tuesday? Just wondering because I won't be able to stop at BB until around 5pm.

You can pre-order with in-store pickup at Best Buy now.

[ewto16]

Anyone know how to change the shipping option on something you bought on Amazon? I picked Super Saver, but I really need them to ship via regular shipping instead. The person who I couldn't understand at Amazon customer Service indicated they couldn't do it but I could later.

[JaylisJayP]

Anyone know how to change the shipping option on something you bought on Amazon? I picked Super Saver, but I really need them to ship via regular shipping instead. The person who I couldn't understand at Amazon customer Service indicated they couldn't do it but I could later.

Can it be changed under "revise order"? I did that recently to change my method of payment successfully, but not sure about shipping status.

If it hasn't shipped yet and the item is the same price, you can always just cancel and re-order.

[ewto16]

Can it be changed under "revise order"? I did that recently to change my method of payment successfully, but not sure about shipping status.

If it hasn't shipped yet and the item is the same price, you can always just cancel and re-order.

Where would I find revise order? I don't see that as an option.

These items aren't something that I can cancel and just re-order.

[Hanky Panky]

mine crapped out a month or so back and i had to send it in for repair...the laser was shot. sony jerked me around on my warranty so i sent it to videogame911 and had it back in less than a week. sony really pissed me off that day...oh well.

videogame911? did they charge a reasonable price for your repair?

[cflames89]

My warranty is up on my PS3 in 19 days, and I can't wait for it to happen.

[ewto16]

I've never had a problem sending anything back to Sony. I sent my PS2 back a long time ago and they fixed it for free. No warranty and no receipt.

[Hanky Panky]

I've never had a problem sending anything back to Sony. I sent my PS2 back a long time ago and they fixed it for free. No warranty and no receipt.

Some of us can't seduce the tech support people over the phone like you can. We're not willing to sell our bodies for cheap rewards and copies of Wildhogs.

[PrimeBane]

Prime -

How do you do the firmware upgrade on the Sony BD player? The one I ordered for my parents just showed up today.

The easiest way is to plug a network cable into it... it updates very much the same as the PS3.

If you can't do that, you'll need to burn a CD with the update on it.

[ewto16]

The easiest way is to plug a network cable into it... it updates very much the same as the PS3.

If you can't do that, you'll need to burn a CD with the update on it.

Oh I can do that pretty easy. I've got a hub in my basement. I assume it has to be hooked up to the TV though, right?

Also, how long do you think it will take to get those TDK SBs down here to Ohio? I can't remember how long it took for Sin City. I need the one for a gift, so I'd be willing to send you some extra scratch if there was a faster way of sending it. Not sure there is though, since it is coming from Canada to here.

[PrimeBane]

Yours "should" come a little fast than everyone else's (as should everyone's that asked for 2) as I have to send them small packet air mail. I believe the last movies I sent like that to Jaylis took less than a week to arrive.

[JaylisJayP]

Where would I find revise order? I don't see that as an option.

These items aren't something that I can cancel and just re-order.

If your item hasn't shipped or isn't "shipping soon" there should be an option to "view or change order" on your account screen.