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

[PrimeBane]

The money gods HATE me :(

PolkAudio monitor 60s... $328 for a pair ($500 off)

$400 worth of auto bills had killed that. :(

[civictyperboy]

I wouldn't mind dying at the hands of something I love...gotta go out somehow...why not doing what you love

[cochese75]

Who lives in LA here? I need some In-n-out STAT...how much for 6 double doubles with kethcup only over nighted to VA???...dead serious...This picture got me in the mood


That would be cochese in charge of your heart attack

That would be me :D
Cant go wrong with a Double Double


:spawnorb:

[civictyperboy]

That would be me :D
Cant go wrong with a Double Double


:spawnorb:

No sir you can not...there isn't a day that goes by that I don't sit here and wonder what a burger of In-n-out caliber would taste like at this very second...

[ewto16]

The money gods HATE me :(

PolkAudio monitor 60s... $328 for a pair ($500 off)

$400 worth of auto bills had killed that. :(

Link?

[PrimeBane]

Goes on sale tomorrow
http://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=159&productId=522&menuId=368&parentId1=155&parentId2=''&parentId3=''&menuLevel=''

'Tis a Canadian website so I'm not sure if they ship to the USA. But I imagine you folks have them for cheaper somewhere...

[HollandX]

The Post Man just rang twice.

Steelbooks in the house, beeyotches!

Thanks, PB!

ps Why are they sticky?

[cochese75]

No sir you can not...there isn't a day that goes by that I don't sit here and wonder what a burger of In-n-out caliber would taste like at this very second...

got to add animal styles fries too

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Flickr_fweez_87669815--Animal_style_fries.jpg/450px-Flickr_fweez_87669815--Animal_style_fries.jpg

:spawnorb:

[civictyperboy]

I don't think those would hold up in the mail...plus...I never really cared for thier fries...as sad as that sounds...next time I should get them well done

[ewto16]

Goes on sale tomorrow
http://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=159&productId=522&menuId=368&parentId1=155&parentId2=''&parentId3=''&menuLevel=''

'Tis a Canadian website so I'm not sure if they ship to the USA. But I imagine you folks have them for cheaper somewhere...

$279.99 at Amazon

[ewto16]

The Post Man just rang twice.

Steelbooks in the house, beeyotches!

Thanks, PB!

ps Why are they sticky?

What?!?!?! BAH!!! Total crap.

LA & ATL pwn Ohio

[PrimeBane]

ps Why are they sticky?

:eek:

Boy, you were EXCITED to get them ;)

[JaylisJayP]

I own 6 of those movies.

I own 25 (casablanca, Matrix movies on HD DVD).

[PrimeBane]

I own 25 (casablanca, Matrix movies on HD DVD).

Yeah, but you own damn near everything in HD :p

[ewto16]

I own 25 (casablanca, Matrix movies on HD DVD).

How is Casablanca? I thought about getting that for my mom, but it is like $40+.

[PrimeBane]

Remember the Target Exclusive Iron Man BD... it had the gold and red mask
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Iron-Man-2008-BLU-RAY-2-Disc-Target-EXCLUSIVE-Mask_W0QQitemZ300275515640QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray?hash=item300275515640&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

HMV in Canada has a silver mask version of this.

If anyone wants one, let me know and I can swing by to pick one up. They cost $34.99 CDN plus tax so it's not a cheap item. :(

[cflames89]

Soooooooooooo, gonna catch Step Brothers tonight.

[HollandX]

Remember the Target Exclusive Iron Man BD... it had the gold and red mask
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Iron-Man-2008-BLU-RAY-2-Disc-Target-EXCLUSIVE-Mask_W0QQitemZ300275515640QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray?hash=item300275515640&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

HMV in Canada has a silver mask version of this.

If anyone wants one, let me know and I can swing by to pick one up. They cost $34.99 CDN plus tax so it's not a cheap item. :(

I've seen the silver mask version of Iron Man here at Target, too http://cgi.ebay.com/IRON-MAN-DVD-TARGET-EXCLUSIVE-SILVER-HELMET-MASK-CASE_W0QQitemZ330294860298QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray?hash=item330294860298&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

edit: maybe it was just dvd

[thaderules]

Signed up for Nolan's Dark Knight's community screening tomorrow. Who else signed up for and what questions did you guys ask?

[grif32]

Soooooooooooo, gonna catch Step Brothers tonight.

Catch it and throw it right in the trash can.. Horrible movie. One funny part but thats about it.

[cflames89]

Catch it and throw it right in the trash can.. Horrible movie. One funny part but thats about it.

I didn't pay for it, so I am giving it a shot.

[JaylisJayP]

How is Casablanca? I thought about getting that for my mom, but it is like $40+.

Out of my 451 HD movies, I'd say about 200 are still wrapped. This would be one of them.

[JaylisJayP]

Catch it and throw it right in the trash can.. Horrible movie. One funny part but thats about it.

I thought this was one of the funniest comedies this decade.

[jjks]

I thought this was one of the funniest comedies this decade.

So did I, but I've come to realize that Grif's sense of humor doesn't exactly match up with mine. If he hated it, I know I'll love it. It's an excellent gauge for me.

[oaktown2000]

I was mixed. I definitely like that "type" of comedy......but IMO...this one dragged on a bit longer then needed and unfortunately they beat the jokes that did work to death. Still....there were some memorable quotes/scenes.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Here are some more Warner titles that are headed our way. I doubt any of those titles will offer lossless audio

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/r01da8.jpg

[Chugga]

I see 3 movies that I'd definitely want from those pictured. Unless of course JaylisJayP has one of those weird movie fetishs and talks me into something else. So far he's talked me into Dark City and Immortal so who knows.

[IceRat]

I would take no audio on those titles
no picture as well would be even better

[cflames89]

Only two movies on there that I would be interested in, but as I already have them on DVD, I will pass.

[JaylisJayP]

I see 3 movies that I'd definitely want from those pictured. Unless of course JaylisJayP has one of those weird movie fetishs and talks me into something else. So far he's talked me into Dark City and Immortal so who knows.

:p Did you watch Immortal?

[JaylisJayP]

I see 4 that I'd definitely get.

Point of No Return
American History X
Above the Law
Wedding Singer

[Chugga]

:p Did you watch Immortal?

No not yet. Sad but true story I was looking for "In the Name of the King" and while shuffling through Immortal was hidden behind a bunch of copies of In the Line of Fire. It was only $17 so I figured why not. Didn't get around to watching it last night and probably not tonight either. But definitely tomorrow.

Also....

American History X
The Wedding Singer
John Q

[JaylisJayP]

It was only $17 so I figured why not.



See, that's what I like to hear.

It's a weird movie, and the PQ is very Sky Captain-esque...so just be prepared for both of those things.

[Chugga]

Sky Captain is still in it's wrapper.....

[JaylisJayP]

Speaking of "budget" titles...I highly recommend The Proposition. Finally watched it this week on blu, my second viewing of the movie. It kicks ass. It's a brutal, unique western with very strong acting by Guy Pierce (what's new).

PQ and AQ are very good.

[yakester21]

yum, I remember that movie very well!

[PrimeBane]

Sky Captain is still in it's wrapper.....

And that's where it should stay... I had such high hopes for that movie.

No love for Final Destination? The first one was actually pretty good.

[Kleptos18]

Just got done watching The Kingdom. Forgot how intense that last half hour is.

Damn good movie and if you haven't watched it yet go get it now.

[Radiation74]

watched journey to the center of the earth.....some cool 3D but the movie stank.

[grif32]

So did I, but I've come to realize that Grif's sense of humor doesn't exactly match up with mine. If he hated it, I know I'll love it. It's an excellent gauge for me.

LOL.. I laugh at pretty much anything but I didnt find this funny at all. ( well a few spots) But to call it one of the funniest this decade I dont know about that.

What other comedies did I not like that you liked??

[grif32]

I was mixed. I definitely like that "type" of comedy......but IMO...this one dragged on a bit longer then needed and unfortunately they beat the jokes that did work to death. Still....there were some memorable quotes/scenes.

Agree.

[JaylisJayP]

LOL.. I laugh at pretty much anything but I didnt find this funny at all. ( well a few spots) But to call it one of the funniest this decade I dont know about that.

I was just thinking back to most of my favorite comedies, and they're all from the 80's and 90's...and I was thinking of all the Rogan/Apatow movies that came out recently, and non of them made me laugh as hard as I did with Stepbrothers. And no other Will Ferrell movie made me laugh as hard as Stepbrothers, either.

If I had to pick a better comedy actually, I'd go with Tropic Thunder.

Aside from Ferrell movies, Apatow-associated productions and crap "romantic" comedies, what other great comedies have even come out in the last 5-8 years?

Joe Dirt?

[grif32]

I was just thinking back to most of my favorite comedies, and they're all from the 80's and 90's...and I was thinking of all the Rogan/Apatow movies that came out recently, and non of them made me laugh as hard as I did with Stepbrothers. And no other Will Ferrell movie made me laugh as hard as Stepbrothers, either.

If I had to pick a better comedy actually, I'd go with Tropic Thunder.

Aside from Ferrell movies, Apatow-associated productions and crap "romantic" comedies, what other great comedies have even come out in the last 5-8 years?

Joe Dirt?

Joe Dirt is great. 100x's funnier then Step Brothers IMO

Havent seen Tropic Thunder yet.

I thought:

Wedding Crashers
40 year old Virgin (Apatow)
Reno 911 movie
Meet the Parents
Super Troopers
Me, Myself, & Irene
Dodgeball
The Longest Yard

[cflames89]

Super Troopers is just gold.

[Hanky Panky]

40 year old Virgin is a damn funny movie.

[ewto16]

I would take no audio on those titles
no picture as well would be even better

American History X is a great movie. Wedding Singer is funny enough.

[Hanky Panky]

Great movie? That movie is such a downer. Some real heavy $#!T if yer in the mood.

[ewto16]

Joe Dirt is great. 100x's funnier then Step Brothers IMO

Havent seen Tropic Thunder yet.

I thought:

Wedding Crashers
40 year old Virgin (Apatow)
Reno 911 movie
Meet the Parents
Super Troopers
Me, Myself, & Irene
Dodgeball
The Longest Yard

My wife loves Joe Dirt.....me, not so much.

Of this list, I think I liked Dodgeball the best, but that is about it. I don't really remember the others much.

What about Tommy Boy? When did that come out? That movie is great!!

[ewto16]

Great movie? That movie is such a downer. Some real heavy $#!T if yer in the mood.

Great as in the story and acting are very good in it. Not necessarily in terms on being a "pick-me-up" movie, but if you like well-written and acted drama, this is great.

I admit I'm an Edward Norton mark though, so maybe I'm biased a bit. I think he is a great actor, even if he is a bit of a *****.

[HollandX]

Aside from Ferrell movies, Apatow-associated productions and crap "romantic" comedies, what other great comedies have even come out in the last 5-8 years?

Harold and Kumar
Waiting...

[HollandX]

American History X is amazing

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Super Troopers is just gold.

I agree 100% there, my all time favorite comedy. Beer Fest is also tops on my list. :cool:

[mikedanger]

Beef Fest is also tops on my list. :cool:

is that the sequel to beerfest? :p

[cochese75]

more like sausage fest




:spawnorb:

[ewto16]

Harold and Kumar
Waiting...

Ooooo....forgot about that one. Harold and Kumar is great. The second one is terrible though.

[mikedanger]

Waiting...

waiting for laughs is more like it...i just didn't like that movie.

[Hanky Panky]

Ryan Reynolds has about as much acting chops as Marky Mark.

[JaylisJayP]

I did forget about Super Troopers.

And I'll throw in Zoolander, although that's technically a Will Ferrell movie, too.

I like both H&K movies but they weren't consistently laugh out loud for me. Waiting and Van Wilder are, though.

Obviously everyone has a different sense of humor.

[civictyperboy]

Waiting is much better if you have ever worked in the food service industry, I hate Dane Cook, but he was funny in that movie

[mikedanger]

Waiting is much better if you have ever worked in the food service industry

that's what i've heard...i'm in aviation but "pushing tin" still sucked. :D

[ewto16]

You know, I have two Canadian friends, watch hockey, and play it four times a week. Why does Canada hate me so much?!?!?!

[mikedanger]

Why does Canda hate me so much?!?!?!

cuz you can't spell her name right... :p

[Hanky Panky]

^ BWAHAHAHA...Zing!

[ewto16]

cuz you can't spell her name right... :p

^ BWAHAHAHA...Zing!

Gah....fixed!

[PrimeBane]

Still no TDK eh? :(

[ewto16]

Nope, I thought since cochese and Holland both got theirs already that mine would show up today. Guess not. Maybe tomorrow. I'm so impatient.

[Hanky Panky]

It's the holidays...and the post offices are probably SWAMPED with mail.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

is that the sequel to beerfest? :p

lmao, Damn it. That's what I get for typing fast and not spell checking. :o Beef Fest comes after Weedfest whenever that comes out. :p :rolleyes:

[IceRat]

I

Obviously everyone has a different sense of humor.
despise modern day slapstick "comedy" movies with a passion
to each his/her own

[mikedanger]

Beef Fest comes after Weedfest whenever that comes out. :p :rolleyes:

so sometime in 2025 maybe? :p

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

^ yup, sounds about right. It will be after the sequel to Dukes of Hazzard (which I also categorize as a broken lizard movie in a way). ;) :p

[PrimeBane]

Little Lumps of Coal: The Worst Blu-rays of 2008

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Kenneth_Brown/Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/Little_Lumps_of_Coal:_The_Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/2344

I'm proud to say I only own one... Predator.

I'm guess Jaylis and Chugga own many :p

[ewto16]

It's the holidays...and the post offices are probably SWAMPED with mail.

I live within 10 miles of the mail sorting facility, so I thought it would be faster. Generally, my location shaves a day off any delivery, via UPS, FedEx, or USPS.

[Chugga]

Little Lumps of Coal: The Worst Blu-rays of 2008



http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Kenneth_Brown/Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/Little_Lumps_of_Coal:_The_Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/2344



I'm proud to say I only own one... Predator.



I'm guess Jaylis and Chugga own many


I own 4 of those.

I also own the ugliest video transfer and worst catalog treatment.

[IceRat]

no coal in my collection

[moviemaniacks]

Little Lumps of Coal: The Worst Blu-rays of 2008

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Kenneth_Brown/Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/Little_Lumps_of_Coal:_The_Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/2344

I'm proud to say I only own one... Predator.

I'm guess Jaylis and Chugga own many :p

I almost bought Predator on Blu Ray at Circuit City this week, it's on sale for $17.99. But after seeing that it had no special features, I decided to just stick with my SE DVD

[ewto16]

Little Lumps of Coal: The Worst Blu-rays of 2008

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Kenneth_Brown/Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/Little_Lumps_of_Coal:_The_Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/2344

I'm proud to say I only own one... Predator.

I'm guess Jaylis and Chugga own many :p

I own one (Short Circuit), which I have yet to watch.

I'm betting Chugga owns 10 and owns 8.

[PrimeBane]

I own 4 of those.

I also own the ugliest video transfer and worst catalog treatment.

You can't count the big boxed set as one. ;) :p

[Hanky Panky]

I almost bought Predator on Blu Ray at Circuit City this week, it's on sale for $17.99. But after seeing that it had no special features, I decided to just stick with my SE DVD

I'd wait for that one to drop to $9.99.

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Little Lumps of Coal: The Worst Blu-rays of 2008

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Kenneth_Brown/Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/Little_Lumps_of_Coal:_The_Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/2344

I'm proud to say I only own one... Predator.

I'm guess Jaylis and Chugga own many :p

No coal in my collection. But I did just order and buy for my Son the movie with the MOST DISAPPOINTING AUDIO, Speed Racer. It's his X-Mas gift, so for those that have seen it. Just how bad is the audio and the movie itself for that matter?

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Anyone have Reservoir Dogs on blu yet? How is that transfer? My WM has it for $10.

[Chugga]

Ah ha, you're wrong Mr. Ewto, I only own 4. Theres one thing you should take into account. I will never in my life own a Larry the Cableguy movie. NEVER. EVER....EEEEVER.

Also how is Predator considered a bad movie?

[IceRat]

I haven't seen SR but I don't think the disappointment from the audio stems from the fact that the audio track included itself is bad just that this movie and the format lended itself to providing a lossless soundtrack which they did not do

[Chugga]

You can't count the big boxed set as one. ;) :p

I never found the Blu-Cube. So I dodged that bullet. Although I'm not saying I'd never buy it if the price was right.

[IceRat]

Anyone have Reservoir Dogs on blu yet? How is that transfer? My WM has it for $10.
personally I am holding on to my $10 and will apply that toward a better version in the future.... reviews of the current version say it is an average release

[ewto16]

Ah ha, you're wrong Mr. Ewto, I only own 4. Theres one thing you should take into account. I will never in my life own a Larry the Cableguy movie. NEVER. EVER....EEEEVER.

Also how is Predator considered a bad movie?

No one should ever own that. I agree. I know you own Commando, D-Wars, 'Gangs of New York, and Predator. I had you as owning Ammityville Horror, Lost Boys, Nightmare Before Christmas and Speed Racer as well.

I was taking the whole list into account, not just the top 10

[Chugga]

From that list I have Dragon Wars, Gangs of New York, Predator, 88 Minutes, Short Circuit, and the Scorpion King 2.

I've skipped over alot of movies the last 3 months just because too much stuff was coming out. I think the Lost Boys came out during a week where I bought 5 movies so the Lost Boys got lost in the shuffle. Same for Speed Racer.

[HollandX]

Ah ha, you're wrong Mr. Ewto, I only own 4. Theres one thing you should take into account. I will never in my life own a Larry the Cableguy movie. NEVER. EVER....EEEEVER.

Also how is Predator considered a bad movie?

Cars?

[Chugga]

Thats technically not a larry the cableguy movie. Any movie that has more than 5 fart jokes and tells me how I know I'm a redneck at least once every 5 minutes is a larry the cableguy movie. He just voices a character in Cars. Much like he voices his own self, since thats not even his real voice.

[HollandX]

Thats technically not a larry the cableguy movie. Any movie that has more than 5 fart jokes and tells me how I know I'm a redneck at least once every 5 minutes is a larry the cableguy movie. He just voices a character in Cars. Much like he voices his own self, since thats not even his real voice.

I don't care who you are, that's funny right there!

[ewto16]

Fallout3 is the new DotD in the PS3 goldbox.

[ewto16]

Buy a Sony game and a Sony BD and get the PS3 remote free.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000320171

[Chugga]

If you don't have Fallout you should definitely pick it up. That game has owned me for the last couple of weeks.

[ewto16]

Resistance 2 CE for $50

[ewto16]

Wow that didn't even last 1 minute.....

[Kevo Head]

Can you guys give me a comparison between Vizio's and Philips brand TV's? I am buying a tv tonight, and wanted to know your opinions. They are both 1080p, 42". and $798. So how do they compare as far as Picture quality, life span, and overall performance?
I did see that the Contrast on the Philps is 29,000:1, almost 6 times that of the Vizio.

[IceRat]

I refuse to comment when you can get a much better Panny for just a bit more if not the same

[grif32]

I refuse to comment when you can get a much better Panny for just a bit more if not the same

I agree 100%. BestBuy just had a 42" Panny for $899 or something like that. I would wait and get a better brand TV for a little more.

But If you have your mind made up go with the Vizio.

[JaylisJayP]

From that list I have Dragon Wars, Gangs of New York, Predator, 88 Minutes, Short Circuit, and the Scorpion King 2.

I've skipped over alot of movies the last 3 months just because too much stuff was coming out. I think the Lost Boys came out during a week where I bought 5 movies so the Lost Boys got lost in the shuffle. Same for Speed Racer.

I own Predator and Commando and that's it actually from the main list. Then I own Shrot Circuit and Nightmare before Christmas.

I 100% wholeheartedly disagree with the Short Circuit one. It looks very good. Dumb and Dumber should've taken that spot.

[JaylisJayP]

Target has Tommy Boy and Dungeon Siege for $19.99. I got Tommy Boy.

[ewto16]

Can you guys give me a comparison between Vizio's and Philips brand TV's? I am buying a tv tonight, and wanted to know your opinions. They are both 1080p, 42". and $798. So how do they compare as far as Picture quality, life span, and overall performance?
I did see that the Contrast on the Philps is 29,000:1, almost 6 times that of the Vizio.

You have been asking about TVs for the last month in here and keep bouncing around to the same advice. Save up some more money and get a better TV. Vizio sucks and is a throwaway cheap TV. Phillips is a better known brand, but low end in the TV market.

Save $100 more dollars and get a Panny plasma or a better LCD.

[Kevo Head]

You have been asking about TVs for the last month in here and keep bouncing around to the same advice. Save up some more money and get a better TV. Vizio sucks and is a throwaway cheap TV. Phillips is a better known brand, but low end in the TV market.

Save $100 more dollars and get a Panny plasma or a better LCD.

http://www.target.com/Panasonic-Viera-720p-Plasma-TH-42PX80U/dp/B00142HLV4/qid=1229649374/ref=br_1_12/191-9703322-9999408?ie=UTF8&node=690331011&frombrowse=1&rh=p%5F36%3A%24500-%24999&page=1

I know, I know, sorry. Is this good for the price?

[ewto16]

Composite (Y/R/W) cords packed in with a Sony BDP-350 BLU-RAY player = EPIC FAIL by Sony.

WTH?!?!

[ewto16]

http://www.target.com/Panasonic-Viera-720p-Plasma-TH-42PX80U/dp/B00142HLV4/qid=1229649374/ref=br_1_12/191-9703322-9999408?ie=UTF8&node=690331011&frombrowse=1&rh=p%5F36%3A%24500-%24999&page=1

I know, I know, sorry. Is this good for the price?

I don't know about that specific model, but in general Panny > all other plasma except Pioneer.

And I didn't mean to sound mad or anything. I totally understand the process of getting all the information possible before buying something as big as a TV. It is obviously a major investment for you and, by the sounds of it, the first time you have ever made such a large purchase.

I might also suggest you walk into a local Best Buy as they have TVs on sale (clearance) at the front of mine that might fit in your pirce range.

Regardless, you can't really go wrong with a Panny plasma. Try to look it up on reviews.cnet.com or click here

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-viera-th-42px80u/4505-6482_7-32887130.html

[Kevo Head]

I don't know about that specific model, but in general Panny > all other plasma except Pioneer.

And I didn't mean to sound mad or anything. I totally understand the process of getting all the information possible before buying something as big as a TV. It is obviously a major investment for you and, by the sounds of it, the first time you have ever made such a large purchase.

I might also suggest you walk into a local Best Buy as they have TVs on sale (clearance) at the front of mine that might fit in your pirce range.

Regardless, you can't really go wrong with a Panny plasma. Try to look it up on reviews.cnet.com or click here

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-viera-th-42px80u/4505-6482_7-32887130.html

Alright, thanks man. I will check those out tonight.

[freezerfuel]

Panasonic > Samsung > Sony > everything else (Vizio, LG, etc.)

Damn, 88 Minutes made that crap list, I planned to buy it eventually. Probably still will. Anyone here like it?

[ewto16]

Panasonic > Samsung > Sony > everything else (Vizio, LG, etc.)

Damn, 88 Minutes made that crap list, I planned to buy it eventually. Probably still will. Anyone here like it?

I have not seen it, but I heard nothing but terrible reviews for it, so I've avoided it. It seems like something I would typically watch, but I can't find one person or review that thought it was worth 88 minutes of my life.

[grif32]

Composite (Y/R/W) cords packed in with a Sony BDP-350 BLU-RAY player = EPIC FAIL by Sony.

WTH?!?!

yeah I brought this up on another forum a long time ago. Just makes no sense to me why in the world they do this. HDMI cables are so cheap now.

Unreal!!

[grif32]

http://www.target.com/Panasonic-Viera-720p-Plasma-TH-42PX80U/dp/B00142HLV4/qid=1229649374/ref=br_1_12/191-9703322-9999408?ie=UTF8&node=690331011&frombrowse=1&rh=p%5F36%3A%24500-%24999&page=1

I know, I know, sorry. Is this good for the price?

I would get that over the the other two any day.

[Kevo Head]

I would get that over the the other two any day.

Alright, then I think I have found me TV! I'll let you know how it goes!v:D

[Kevo Head]

I'm upset to see the Gangs of New York BD sucks...that and Dark Knight were my most anticipated Blu-Rays.

[littlejacque25]

Unless you are in a rush to buy a tv, I would wait until this weekend to see what sales come up. I got my panny plasma for $1,400 even though most stores still had it at $1,800. Panasonic Plamas are on sale frequently at major retailers.

[freezerfuel]

I have not seen it, but I heard nothing but terrible reviews for it, so I've avoided it. It seems like something I would typically watch, but I can't find one person or review that thought it was worth 88 minutes of my life.

Yeah, just checked a few sites and terrible reviews. Huh, well, maybe I'll wait until it eventually shows on Movie Central and take it off the wishlist.

[grif32]

Looks like BB is having Band Of Brothers BR for $37.49 this weekend.

[IceRat]

http://www.target.com/Panasonic-Viera-720p-Plasma-TH-42PX80U/dp/B00142HLV4/qid=1229649374/ref=br_1_12/191-9703322-9999408?ie=UTF8&node=690331011&frombrowse=1&rh=p%5F36%3A%24500-%24999&page=1

I know, I know, sorry. Is this good for the price?
ummmmmm.....NO
I showed you a 50" in the same brand/series for only an extra $100 a couple of weeks ago

699 at Sears if you had your heart set on it through tomorrow
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775508000P?sid=I0084400010000100383&aff=Y
also 12 months no interest/no payments or 5% instant savings if you use a Sears credit card
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/v_10153_12605_Computers+%26+Electronics?adCell=A3

[cflames89]

Little Lumps of Coal: The Worst Blu-rays of 2008

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Kenneth_Brown/Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/Little_Lumps_of_Coal:_The_Worst_Blu-rays_of_2008/2344

I'm proud to say I only own one... Predator.

I'm guess Jaylis and Chugga own many :p

Whew, I own nothing on that page at all.

[Kevo Head]

ummmmmm.....NO
I showed you a 50" in the same brand/series for only an extra $100 a couple of weeks ago

699 at Sears if you had your heart set on it through tomorrow
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775508000P?sid=I0084400010000100383&aff=Y
also 12 months no interest/no payments or 5% instant savings if you use a Sears credit card
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/v_10153_12605_Computers+%26+Electronics?adCell=A3

Alright, thanks for that. Completely forgot about the link man. I have found me TV, and price. Sorry for all the questions fellas.

[grif32]

Alright, then I think I have found me TV! I'll let you know how it goes!v:D

Check the following sites daily/weekly

Slickdeals.net

Dealcatcher.com

They are great sites for deals on TV's. Like Ice Rat stated they listed a 50' Panasonic for either $799 or $899 I can remember off hand.

There are always deals to be had so just keep looking.

[grif32]

Newegg.com has some great deals on Polk M50's and M30's along with Center CS1

[IceRat]

50' Panasonic for either $799 or $899 I can remember off hand.

50 footer for 899???!!!!
I don't remember that deal :p;):D

[WingNut 25]

Need some help boys. My Polk subwoofer needs a 2 male to 1 male Y audio composite cable to plug into my Onkyo receiver. I cannot find one on Monoprice, Best Buy, ebay or Fry's. Anyone know where to find this damn thing?

[PrimeBane]

Composite (Y/R/W) cords packed in with a Sony BDP-350 BLU-RAY player = EPIC FAIL by Sony.

WTH?!?!

Yeah, I got a good chuckle out of that... you'd think the cheap bastards could have at least put a component cable in.

We know damn well the CE manufacturers are in bed with the cable jerks. :mad:

[civictyperboy]

Prime TDK arrived....Thanks again

[PrimeBane]

Need some help boys. My Polk subwoofer needs a 2 male to 1 male Y audio composite cable to plug into my Onkyo receiver. I cannot find one on Monoprice, Best Buy, ebay or Fry's. Anyone know where to find this damn thing?

If it's anything like my sub, one is the sub input (red) and the other is the crossover input (white). I believe you just need to plug into the sub input. At least that's what I've been doing.


Also around back are two mono line-level inputs -- one labeled Input and the other labeled X-Over. The Input connection is used when your receiver or preamplifier does not have its own crossover to restrict high-frequency signals from reaching the subwoofer (somewhat of a rarity today in most A/V receivers) or when you want to fine-tune your subwoofer volume level. The X-Over input can be used with most A/V receivers whose LFE outputs are attenuated above 100Hz (or less), which is the case with most A/V receivers these days. I recommend trying the X-Over input first, which worked well in my system.


It looks like you plug into one or the other if that's what's on the back of your sub. :)

[PrimeBane]

Prime TDK arrived....Thanks again

Excellent :)

That's 3 of 4 from the first shipment. Hopefully ewto get's his tomorrow.

[HollandX]

New Rambo- $14.99 http://www.amazon.com/Rambo-Blu-ray-Julie-Benz/dp/B0015XHP2W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1229610114&sr=8-4&tag=blurayforum-20

[PrimeBane]

For my fellow Canadians:

Walmart has the Mummy Trilogy on BD for $58.93... great price if you want them. :)

[HollandX]

I'll pay $58.93 if they burn the 3rd one.

[thaderules]

Recap of Nolan's Dark Knight community screening. Someone proposed to his gf! and no it wasn't me.

http://www.nerdsociety.com/2008/12/18/two-face-story-has-been-told-christopher-nolan/

[HollandX]

hey yo-- can someone recommend a nice upscaling dvd player?

it's just for my 50" 720p panny plasma in my bedroom.. so it doesn't need to be a $200 oppo.

[IceRat]

hey yo-- can someone recommend a nice upscaling dvd player?

it's just for my 50" 720p panny plasma in my bedroom.. so it doesn't need to be a $200 oppo.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1094007
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=177924&t=1085573
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=423609

[WingNut 25]

Thanks PB. That's exactly what I ended up doing before you posted. :)

[PrimeBane]

hey yo-- can someone recommend a nice upscaling dvd player?

it's just for my 50" 720p panny plasma in my bedroom.. so it doesn't need to be a $200 oppo.

Toshiba A2, A3, A20, A30, A35, XA2

:D

[IceRat]

TDK BD 14.99 @ Frys
http://shop1.frys.com/product/5763532;jsessionid=0z34hamb7UdA579-vpr1fQ**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

as if you didn't own it already
shipping is extra unless you are near a Frys location and do in store pickup then you just pay tax

[grif32]

50 footer for 899???!!!!
I don't remember that deal :p;):D

LOL yeah great deal.. I type to dang fast and never proof read it.

[TastySweetNutz]

Looks like BB is having Band Of Brothers BR for $37.49 this weekend.

Thanks for the heads up. That'll be a great way to start my father off on the BD experience.

[ewto16]

hey yo-- can someone recommend a nice upscaling dvd player?

it's just for my 50" 720p panny plasma in my bedroom.. so it doesn't need to be a $200 oppo.

I have a Sony DVD player that upscales. I don't know the model off-hand, but it is the $70ish one you can get at Best Buy. Seems to do a good enough job.

[ewto16]

Excellent :)

That's 3 of 4 from the first shipment. Hopefully ewto get's his tomorrow.

Ridiculous. What do you have against Ohio?? :p

[Spawnomite]

TDK BD 14.99 @ Frys
http://shop1.frys.com/product/5763532;jsessionid=0z34hamb7UdA579-vpr1fQ**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

as if you didn't own it already
shipping is extra unless you are near a Frys location and do in store pickup then you just pay taxSOLD OUT

[Hanky Panky]

Not surprising...I'll have to swing by my local Frys then.

[grif32]

Hollandx check out the Toshiba XDE upscale DVD player. Its suppose to be pretty good. I think CC had them for $99 last time I checked.

[PrimeBane]

Ridiculous. What do you have against Ohio?? :p

Not a thing... once it gets into the hands of USPS I wash my hands of it ;)

Maybe give Cliff Claven a call :D

[ewto16]

Not a thing... once it gets into the hands of USPS I wash my hands of it ;)

Maybe give Cliff Claven a call :D

HAHAHAHA...fair enough. I do the same thing once it gets in the hands of Canada Post. I'm assuming it shows up today, though I think it took over a week for that headset to get to you, so it might not be until next week.

[HollandX]

Thanks all.

[HollandX]

TDK BD 14.99 @ Frys
as if you didn't own it already

i wonder how many TDKs (both formats) are going to be returned next week. will most kids receive like 8 copies from friends and family?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

i just priced matched a copy at bb

[Mack]

i just priced matched a copy at bb

Is it in their ad?

[owenstar]

Just a suggestion

With people asking questions about specific tv's or cables or whatever.....On the main page/post couldnt you list a general opinion of

brand x tv > brand x tv > so on

same thing with cables? And I know someone had a link to what everyone had for sale, shouldnt that be on the first post as well....also the links to some of the deal sites or review sites...

just a thought

[SBrooks1]

How much money was spent on Blu-ray discs last week? How about 60 million dollars... :eek: :D

http://i39.tinypic.com/6puxdw.png

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/questex/hom753378YRT/index.php#/2

[ewto16]

If I recall correctly, Jay (thread owner) didn't feel like messing with it and keeping it up to date. It might be useful to list the TV and cable things you mentioned, but I don't think he will do deals. Just means you have to check out the thread every day.

[ewto16]

Stupid Canada...movies are still a no show. Oh well.

[PrimeBane]

Cliffy said it's too cold to deliver... Norm agrees :)

Hopefully Monday... or do you folks get mail delivery over the weekend?

[ewto16]

Well, I'm taking the next two weeks off for the holidays. Hanging out with the family and such. Probably won't be on the PC nearly as much, so I assume I'll have a lot of catching up to do at some point.

Hopefully, everyone in here has a wonderful holiday and a happy new year!!!

[ewto16]

Cliffy said it's too cold to deliver... Norm agrees :)

Hopefully Monday... or do you folks get mail delivery over the weekend?

It appears so. Yeah, we get mail on Saturdays, so it might show up then. It will get here eventually.

[JaylisJayP]

Just a suggestion

With people asking questions about specific tv's or cables or whatever.....On the main page/post couldnt you list a general opinion of

brand x tv > brand x tv > so on

same thing with cables? And I know someone had a link to what everyone had for sale, shouldnt that be on the first post as well....also the links to some of the deal sites or review sites...

just a thought

I'd be happy to turn that first post into a "reference or HD tips guide"...and include everyone's thoughts/opinions on brands, cables, etc... and if people want to PM me updates, I'll keep it updated.

I can set it up like...PRIME'S HD THOUGHTS/TIPS, etc..., and everyone can have their little section of the first post.

Thoughts?


The deals, however, come to quickly and require too much time and work for me to keep that up to date...plus it's all readily available at so many other sites, a few of which I do link to on the front page.

[grif32]

How much money was spent on Blu-ray discs last week? How about 60 million dollars... :eek: :D

http://i39.tinypic.com/6puxdw.png

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/questex/hom753378YRT/index.php#/2

Drop in the bucket next to $461 M on DVD .. DANG!!!!

[cflames89]

For my fellow Canadians:

Walmart has the Mummy Trilogy on BD for $58.93... great price if you want them. :)

I paid $37 for mine. :D

[owenstar]

Not deals so much as like the couple places that have great deals on tv's/cables/movies consistantly? Or the sites that search and find deals?

Just an idea....hope it helped

[cflames89]

Catch it and throw it right in the trash can.. Horrible movie. One funny part but thats about it.

Admittedly, there were a couple of funny parts, but it is not a movie that will go into the collection.

[ewto16]

Hey this actually looks pretty good on my blackberry storm. Jay that would be cool if you gave us each our own little section

[Spawnomite]

Are they going to release the original 4 Alien movies on Blu-ray?

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Are they going to release the original 4 Alien movies on Blu-ray?

No word yet, maybe sometime in 09'

[grif32]

6ave is having some great deals on Panny Plasma's.

It was posted on Blu-Ray.com that they will have the:

42" Viera TH42PX80U - $595.52 Sat 12/20. I think someone was looking for one here.

They have it for $738.00 right now and You can use code:

Couponcabin to save 6% to bring it down to $694.00

Plus get a free mount with Code: Freemount

[WingNut 25]

I'm looking at the Fry's ad and don't see TDK.

[grif32]

I'm looking at the Fry's ad and don't see TDK.

Its over. Its now $24.99.

[burngwngs]

Hey guys. I just ordered this TV from AMAZON. Should I be feeling as guilty as I do right now?
Can't wait to get it though.

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC52D85U-52-Inch-1080p/dp/B001E91OCO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1229747130&sr=8-1

[grif32]

Hey guys. I just ordered this TV from AMAZON. Should I be feeling as guilty as I do right now?
Can't wait to get it though.

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC52D85U-52-Inch-1080p/dp/B001E91OCO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1229747130&sr=8-1

Nice TV. You could have bought it from here and got a free blu ray player plus a free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101138&nm_mc=OTC-d3alcatch3r&cm_mmc=OTC-d3alcatch3r-_-LCD%20TV-_-Sharp-_-89101138

[grif32]

Did the PS3 have a price drop this year in Sept? Or anytime this year?

[JaylisJayP]

It's so hard to tell, it kept switching Hard Drive sizes, but I think the base one has always been $399 all year.

[Spawnomite]

No word yet, maybe sometime in 09'Cool, I hope so.

[Lord Magneto]

I'm crazy... my wife just surprised me with an early xmas gift... a Samsung Blueray player the BD-P2550

Friggin amazing... but I', not opening it and I think I'm going to return it.

She bought me the turtle beach wireless surround sound headphones for my 360 as an xmas gift already and the blueray player is just to expensive.

Plus I'm not ready to start buying blueray dvds ugh...

so is this dvd player better than the player that is included in the ps3?

[IceRat]

you aren't ready to spell it right either

"blu-ray"

and no it isn't better than the drive in the PS3

[HollandX]

BDs are not DVDs.

[HollandX]

Hey guys. I just ordered this TV from AMAZON. Should I be feeling as guilty as I do right now?
Can't wait to get it though.

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC52D85U-52-Inch-1080p/dp/B001E91OCO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1229747130&sr=8-1

Nice TV. You could have bought it from here and got a free blu ray player plus a free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101138&nm_mc=OTC-d3alcatch3r&cm_mmc=OTC-d3alcatch3r-_-LCD%20TV-_-Sharp-_-89101138

while I love a good pwning, it's $20 cheaper on Amazon than newegg, and the Amazon ones comes with the same BD player for free all with free shipping.

Plus it's almost an additional $50 cheaper on Amazon if he has an Amazon Rewards Visa.

:p

[PrimeBane]

Not deals so much as like the couple places that have great deals on tv's/cables/movies consistantly? Or the sites that search and find deals?

Just an idea....hope it helped

Your best bet for cables 9 times out of 10 is monoprice.com

As for cables and movies, there are deals popping up all over the place that are good so it's hard to give just one spot.

Any new significant deals on movies will always be posted in here on the last page or two. :)

[SBrooks1]

April 7th, 2009 :eek:

http://i42.tinypic.com/r01da8.jpg

[IceRat]

^ yes we've already yawned at those

[PrimeBane]

Sorry Brooskie... 3 days late on that one :p

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9405901&postcount=23022

[IceRat]

posted elsewhere .... might want to check your Sunday paper if you care about picking up any of the titles at b&m

$60 worth of dvd/ Blu-Ray coupons in 12/21/2008 Chicago Tribune

Just got this Sundays Chicago Tribune and in the ads section there is a one sheet of 13 coupons good from $3 to $10 off certain dvds.

Coupons are as follows.

$3.00 off coupons for the following DVDs or Blu-Rays:
Pineapple Express
Casino Royale
This Christmas or The Perfect Holiday
Hanock
Step Brothers
The House Bunny
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
21
Made of Honor

$5 off coupon for:
any one season of The Shield or Rescue Me

$10 off coupons for:
I Dream of Jeannie: The Complete Series
Columbia Pictures: The Best Picture Collection
The King of Queens: Complete Series

[burngwngs]

Nice TV. You could have bought it from here and got a free blu ray player plus a free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101138&nm_mc=OTC-d3alcatch3r&cm_mmc=OTC-d3alcatch3r-_-LCD%20TV-_-Sharp-_-89101138

But thats the model before this one with only 3 HDMI ports (not 5) and no 120Hz. I did get free shipping and I don't think there's a better Blu Ray player than the PS3 right now.

[civictyperboy]

LOLzzzz...Best Buy just sent my letter/gift card for purchasing a HD-DVD player from them in Feb. I totally forgot about that thing

[grif32]

while I love a good pwning, it's $20 cheaper on Amazon than newegg, and the Amazon ones comes with the same BD player for free all with free shipping.

Plus it's almost an additional $50 cheaper on Amazon if he has an Amazon Rewards Visa.

:p

I missed the Free Blu-Ray player on Amazon. Sorry... Didnt even see it there...

But the Newegg one comes with a free 4 year extended warranty if I am reading it right. So newgg is a better deal if I read the 4 year extended warranty correctly.

[civictyperboy]

But thats the model before this one with only 3 HDMI ports (not 5) and no 120Hz. I did get free shipping and I don't think there's a better Blu Ray player than the PS3 right now.

Just out of curiosity...what equipment are you rocking that you need 5 or even 3 HDMI inputs? and 120hz = over rated...good buy though ;)

[grif32]

Just out of curiosity...what equipment are you rocking that you need 5 or even 3 HDMI inputs? and 120hz = over rated...good buy though ;)

Yeah 5 hdmi inputs is nuts. I have one and have everything hooked up to it via the receiver..

[PrimeBane]

I paid $37 for mine. :D

God damn... was that a special employee Christmas time price?

[HollandX]

LOLzzzz...Best Buy just sent my letter/gift card for purchasing a HD-DVD player from them in Feb. I totally forgot about that thing

LOL

[Mack]

Looks like BB is having Band Of Brothers BR for $37.49 this weekend.

When is this effective?

[RMC]

bump

[grif32]

When is this effective?

According to Blu-Ray.com it starts Sunday...

[cflames89]

God damn... was that a special employee Christmas time price?

There was a little staff on that, plus a gift card for selling in homes. :D

[PrimeBane]

Nice :D

I picked up Jumper and Doomsday today PV'd from Blockbuster... 2 for $30 :)

[someguy6000]

ok i wanna start my home theater need the surround sound can anyone point me in the right direction of what to look for as far as quality and features

[PrimeBane]

What's the budget? :D

[grif32]

LOL enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-hj-6rZp-4

[PrimeBane]

oh my...

[cflames89]

LOL enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-hj-6rZp-4

Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[someguy6000]

What's the budget? :D
don't really have any thoughts as to a budget i know buying it all in one package is cheaper but is it worth it in the long run

[someguy6000]

LOL enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-hj-6rZp-4
and that is why you should sleep

[grif32]

don't really have any thoughts as to a budget i know buying it all in one package is cheaper but is it worth it in the long run

I wouldnt buy an all in one package. You can piece one together at a great price.

You can start it off with the Onkyo 606 which 6ave has for $313.96 dlvd.

[JaylisJayP]

Who's feelin' a little Death Race action tomorrow????

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I went to BB tonight to get a wireless keyboard and found the Samsung Road to the Superbowl Blu ray, I asked the cashier about it and got it for free :D It was a nice little pick up!

[civictyperboy]

Purchasing an all-in-one package will limit you as far as upgrading, start with a good receiver, I own a Sony ES line receiver, but a lot of people here love that Onkyo that was mentioned above, personally I am a Sony W hore, most if not all my equipment is from Sony, speakers is really what you can afford and what type of room you have or room you don't have, when I got my speakers I was limited in my room size so I went with Canton CD series speakers for my front and rear, and I got a Canton sub which I am looking to replace along with the rest of my speakers. Personally I am looking to Martin Logan speakers, my ears bleed when I hear those, but sigh, I need to buy my girlfriend an engagement ring, plus I just bought a SLR. For the time being the work for me, but it really is personal preference with speaker purchasing, I just wouldn't buy an all-in-one package

[burngwngs]

Just out of curiosity...what equipment are you rocking that you need 5 or even 3 HDMI inputs? and 120hz = over rated...good buy though ;)

well, I will only be using my 360 Elite, PS3, Stand alone BD player andI will need the 120Hz for ESPN 1, 2, and 3 HD channels. And that's not mentioning what might come in the future.

[burngwngs]

Who's feelin' a little Death Race action tomorrow????

I know I really wanna see it. If I find a good deal on it, I'll buy it.;)

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Ill get it at blockbuster for a small rental fee of $4 ;)

[civictyperboy]

I um...downloaded death race, and still haven't gotten around to watching it..

[JaylisJayP]

Watched Hell Ride tonight from Netflix.

PQ - 5/5
AQ - 4/5
The movie - 2/5
The dialogue - 0/5 Just awful.

[ewto16]

Canada continues the hate. Maybe monday...

[HollandX]

Band of Brothers $37.49 now at Best Buy and Amazon.

Here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Band-Brothers-Blu-ray-Damian-Lewis/dp/B00129H7VS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1229843437&sr=8-1&tag=blurayforum-20

[thaderules]

Watched several Blus thanks to Netflix:

Kung Fu Panda - It's okay. Great visuals but the story was too generic. Video and audio presentation was above average.

Fall - Couldn't stand the movie and I loved The Cell. Great video quality.

Band of Brothers Disk 1 - Sound was impressive. Colors look too muted compared to the DVD. The show was so clear on BD that some CG shots became noticeable. Don't know if I'll upgrade for $40 at Best Buy this week.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall - Very funny and touching. Video and audio is okay. Mila Kunis was very charming and cute.

http://www.pikosky.sk/Images/Mila_Kunis/Mila_Kunis-Complex-apr2008_h03.jpg

[grif32]

Band of Brothers $37.49 now at Best Buy and Amazon.

Here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Band-Brothers-Blu-ray-Damian-Lewis/dp/B00129H7VS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1229843437&sr=8-1&tag=blurayforum-20

I posted the BB one a few pages back but good to see Amazon price matching it.

[grif32]

Watched several Blus thanks to Netflix:

Kung Fu Panda - It's okay. Great visuals but the story was too generic. Video and audio presentation was above average.

Fall - Couldn't stand the movie and I loved The Cell. Great video quality.

Band of Brothers Disk 1 - Sound was impressive. Colors look too muted compared to the DVD. The show was so clear on BD that some CG shots became noticeable. Don't know if I'll upgrade for $40 at Best Buy this week.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall - Very funny and touching. Video and audio is okay. Mila Kunis was very charming and cute.

http://www.pikosky.sk/Images/Mila_Kunis/Mila_Kunis-Complex-apr2008_h03.jpg


Kung Fu Panda - PQ & AQ above average? Wow I thought the PQ was 5/5 and the AQ 5/5 as well..

And yes she is hot in Forgetting Sarah Marshall

[Spawnomite]

I got Iron Man on Blu-ray this past Friday. :D

[Lord Magneto]

So i think I'm going to keep the Samsung BD-P2550 that my wife got me as a xmas gift.

Just got a $50 Bestbuy gift card so I think I will go pickup a movie or two (Batman DK and Ironman)

I was wondering if you guys knew if there are any of those buy a Blu-ray player get some free dvds offers rolling around anywhere

thanks

[IceRat]

no

[grif32]

There is buy a certain BR player and get two free movies via mail in rebate. I just can not remember what player it is.

But no more get 5 free via mail in offer

[cflames89]

So i think I'm going to keep the Samsung BD-P2500 that my wife got me as a xmas gift.

Just got a $50 Bestbuy gift card so I think I will go pickup a movie or two (Batman DK and Ironman)

I was wondering if you guys knew if there are any of those buy a Blu-ray player get some free dvds offers rolling around anywhere

thanks

Future Shop in Canada is rocking a three pack of free BD's.

[ewto16]

Watched HellBoy 2 the other day. Thought the pic and audio were really good, but I found the story lame. I didn't actually enjoy the movie much at all.

[JaylisJayP]

Watched HellBoy 2 the other day. Thought the pic and audio were really good, but I found the story lame. I didn't actually enjoy the movie much at all.

I loved this movie. Thought it was better than the first one.

Watched From Dusk Til Dawn today. I haven't seen this in probably 6 or 7 years, and I think it holds up so well still. What a great, entertaining movie.

PQ was hazy, not sure if it was the source or DNR or a mixture. Audio was pretty strong but dialogue was a bit weak.

[SBrooks1]

Watched HellBoy 2 the other day. Thought the pic and audio were really good, but I found the story lame. I didn't actually enjoy the movie much at all.

I couldn't get into it either. I think I remember liking the first one but I guess I just didn't "get" 2. Especially with the uber corny ending with Red looking at the camera with that cheesy grin after learning about twins. I'm sure it goes along perfectly with the comic book and it's humor but I couldn't get into it at all.

[Mack]

I'm sure it goes along perfectly with the comic book and it's humor but I couldn't get into it at all.

Actually it has almost nothing to do with Mike Mignola's comic. This is almost purely Guillermo Del Toro's vision of Hellboy :cool:

[SBrooks1]

Actually it has almost nothing to do with Mike Mignola's comic. This is almost purely Guillermo Del Toro's vision of Hellboy :cool:

Judging by your avatar you're obviously a fan.....so did you like '2'? How does it differ from the comics if you've read them?

[PrimeBane]

I was out Xmas shopping tonight and ran across the Samsung BDP-1500 for $150! If I hadn't picked up the Insignia last week, I would have been all over it.

And since it was at Futureshop, it came with 3 free movies. :)

Oddly enough, the 2nd FS I went to had it for $180.

[PrimeBane]

As crazy as it sounds, I had to hit up 4 different stores this week to find Momma Mia on BD... it's a gift for my Mom as she's a big musical and Abba fan. :)

I guess a lot of guys must be buying it to justify the cost of the BD player to their wife. ;)

[IceRat]

I guess a lot of guys must be buying it to justify the cost of the BD player to their wife. ;)
or boyfriend

[PrimeBane]

LOL... yeah, I guess BD is for everyone :D

[Hanky Panky]

Watched Twister and Road Warrior over the weekend at a friend's house.

Twister's transfer was poor and not worth the purchase in my book...even at $15.

Road Warrior on the other hand, looked damn impressive, especially during the road chases...highly recommended!

[JaylisJayP]

I remember Twister's PQ being pretty good, above average definitely. But to say it's not even worth $15 misses the AQ side of the equation. It is imo the best TrueHD track on the format...and absolutely worth the upgrade over DVD.

[grif32]

Twister is worth the upgrade IMO. Transfer was good and the AQ was Top Notch and what really made this movie great on Blu-Ray.. Felt like you were in the Twister....

[SBrooks1]

The only problem with Twister is that in HD you can clearly see how bad the special effects look now.....

[Tuckertank]

I also watched Hellboy 2 this weekend and didn't think it was too bad, glad I didn't buy it but pretty entertaining. Kind of backwards but I never saw Hellboy 1 and now I kind of want to.

[Hanky Panky]

The only problem with Twister is that in HD you can clearly see how bad the special effects look now.....

Maybe that was part of it...but even during the daylight scenes, I could see a noticeable amount of grain on their faces and backgrounds.

[grif32]

Maybe that was part of it...but even during the daylight scenes, I could see a noticeable amount of grain on their faces and backgrounds.

What did you think of the AQ??

[Hanky Panky]

What did you think of the AQ??

The audio was actually the one highlight of the whole experience I'll admit. The soundtrack and the roar of the twisters seemed to be the clearest I have heard from a movie...an A+.

[ewto16]

Watched wanted last night. Good god that is a terrible movie. Looked good and I thought the
Sound was decent. I had trouble hearing dialogue at times

I'm pretty sure the mailman stole my movies. They stil aren't here. I hope he likes tdk

[Hanky Panky]

Sorry to hear you still haven't received your TDK.

As for Wanted, yeah I've heard it's not a great movie. As tempted as I am to rent it, I think I'll let this one just drift into the abyss.

[JaylisJayP]

Maybe that was part of it...but even during the daylight scenes, I could see a noticeable amount of grain on their faces and backgrounds.

You know that grain doesn't mean it has poor PQ or suffers from a poor transfer, right?

They easily could've DNR'd it to hell like they've done with so many others.

[Hanky Panky]

You know that grain doesn't mean it has poor PQ or suffers from a poor transfer, right?

They easily could've DNR'd it to hell like they've done with so many others.

You probably have a point as far as the transfer is concerned. But it was noticeable enough for both of us to comment on the PQ. The studio should have done a better job with it...even if it only cost me $15.

Watching Road Warrior, there really should be no excuse for that transfer.

[JaylisJayP]

I still haven't watched Road Warrior yet, maybe I'll put that in tonight.

[Hanky Panky]

Road Warrior really surprised me for a film that was released in '81. As dusty as the scenes can be, it really was impressive.

The Humungus introduction is noticeably crisp enough that you can even see his throbbing little vein on his head while he has Wez in a headlock.

[grif32]

Watching Tropic Thunder tonight. Have not seen it. Cant wait..

[oaktown2000]

Road Warrior really surprised me for a film that was released in '81. As dusty as the scenes can be, it really was impressive.

The Humungus introduction is noticeably crisp enough that you can even see his throbbing little vein on his head while he has Wez in a headlock.


Unfortunately the audio is really flat. And the clarity of the picture only makes those scenes where the film is "sped up" to simulate "speed" look that much more ridiculous. Still though.....I love the movie.






Picked up two items yesterday....Fearless.....and Band Of Brothers. Watched Fearless. Looked great. Sounded great. Action was great.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Watched wanted last night. Good god that is a terrible movie. Looked good and I thought the
Sound was decent. I had trouble hearing dialogue at times

I'm pretty sure the mailman stole my movies. They stil aren't here. I hope he likes tdk

I haven't gotten my copies yet either, so your not the only one. I just hope my mailman doesn't switch them out for 2 copies of Wild Hogs:(

[PrimeBane]

Watched wanted last night. Good god that is a terrible movie. Looked good and I thought the
Sound was decent. I had trouble hearing dialogue at times

I'm pretty sure the mailman stole my movies. They stil aren't here. I hope he likes tdk

Dammit, I really thought you'd have them by now. :( Not to worry, if they don't show up, I have a couple more I'll hold for you just in case.

I haven't gotten my copies yet either, so your not the only one. I just hope my mailman doesn't switch them out for 2 copies of Wild Hogs:(

Your's went out a few days after the rest... but it's still strange you didn't get them today.

Hopefully everyone has them by tomorrow or Christmas Eve (assuming there's mail delivery that day).

[PrimeBane]

I received my Columbia House Canada order today... damn do I wish I'd waited on a bunch of the new titles. :(

I could have got TDK, KF Panda, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Wanted, etc for $11.58 each with their current sale.

[grif32]

Well Tropic Thunder was a decent flick. I think Jack Black made the movie funny.. He was great. Tom Cruise was good as well.

PQ was good but the audio sounded kinda flat to me for some reason.. Some parts will really good but some just seemed flat.



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Loved the Blu-Ray PS3 plug and they mentioned HD DVD>..

[SBrooks1]

Why don't you take a step back and literally.......**** YOUR OWN FACE!!!! LOL

Funniest line I've heard in a long time.... :D

[Lord Magneto]

dumb question for you HD gurus. If I want to take advantage of HDMI 1.3 I'm assuming my tv needs to support HDMI 1.3 as well as my blu-ray player

[thaderules]

Well Tropic Thunder was a decent flick. I think Jack Black made the movie funny.. He was great. Tom Cruise was good as well.

PQ was good but the audio sounded kinda flat to me for some reason.. Some parts will really good but some just seemed flat.



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Loved the Blu-Ray PS3 plug and they mentioned HD DVD>..

I mentioned this before when I watched a test screening and most of the comments I got back were:

"What's so funny about Blu Ray and HD DVD?"

"So what if they talk about porn and rescuing HD DVD"

and this was in a Hi Def thread. I'm not sure if it's this one or at blu-ray's forum.

[PrimeBane]

dumb question for you HD gurus. If I want to take advantage of HDMI 1.3 I'm assuming my tv needs to support HDMI 1.3 as well as my blu-ray player

HDMI 1.3a really doesn't seem to effect PQ much... it does have advanced color features, but since no one currently uses them it's not a big deal.

HDMI 1.3a is much more important for sound at this point.