Hi-Def Media Lovefest: The war is over and we can all go home.
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Holy moly. Best buy here was selling SM trilogy for $69 canadian when it was released. Now the release day sale is over and it's at $85. 
We have two racks full of the box set plus some allocated at the "new release" section.
I'll just hve to pick it up at Syracuse in a couple of weeks.
Anyways, Ratatouille is tomorrow yah? It's mine along with Call of Duty 4.
We have two racks full of the box set plus some allocated at the "new release" section.I'll just hve to pick it up at Syracuse in a couple of weeks.
Anyways, Ratatouille is tomorrow yah? It's mine along with Call of Duty 4.
Ignatz Mouse
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bud said:
I think the only way it would look better is by *being* a better transfer. I suppose enough DVDs have macroblocking and noise that HD media has at far, far lower levels (if at all). But the big benefit is the resolution, and you won't benefit by that at all.
So (I assume) what you'll see are images on par with the best-looking DVDs you've ever seen.
Ignatz Mouse said:
banding, color, black level and macroblocking would all be significantly improved, as well as audio (assuming the right equipment). I would say it would be better looking than a DVD... however the resolution bump is the biggest bump, and you'll lose that.
I remember hooking my PS3 to my standard TV before we got the HDTV. It seriously didn't look any better than the better DVD transfers out there.
The only tangible difference I would suggest would be the elimination of the awkward pause from dual layer DVDs. Blu-ray discs, and I supposed HDDVDs, have eliminated that.
The only tangible difference I would suggest would be the elimination of the awkward pause from dual layer DVDs. Blu-ray discs, and I supposed HDDVDs, have eliminated that.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
bishoptl said:
I know I'm not without fault but I'm reformed no more baiting from me. Scouts honor!
Warm Machine
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On my 32inch HD CRT in 1080i I noticed a huge diff from DVD. Mostly though in contrast and color. Fine detail was noticable as well. I did A to B comparisons with The Polar Express and I was really impressed by what I saw. Since I've gotten a 1080p panel all of the extra detail beyond that was impressive.
I think if you have a SD TV that is calibrated well through its menus you'd probably get better color and contrast as well. Fine details however you'd probably not notice.
I think if you have a SD TV that is calibrated well through its menus you'd probably get better color and contrast as well. Fine details however you'd probably not notice.
OokieSpookie
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captive said:
Agreed.
SSGMUN10000
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So where do I to get good prices on Hd dvds?? Is there a definite site?
OokieSpookie
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SSGMUN10000 said:
My personal suggestion is get an amount of money you want to spend in hand and go to Best Buy and check their open box area.
You can make a killing.
Other than that Amazon is surprisingly good and they have free shipping.
Christoff Yurievich
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Angelus said:
distantmantra
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OokieSpookie said:
Has this happened to anyone else? For some reason, they've now started taking SEVEN DAYS to ship everything I order. This all started with my Robocop blu-ray preorder (I emailed them asking why it was taking so long, and they never gave me a straight answer, but I did get a $10 off coupon code), and I've noticed that they're already "delaying" preorders estimated ship times. My copy of Blade Runner isn't scheduled to ship until six days after it's released, and my wife's preorders of Rent and Hairspray (Christmas presents), won't even ship until Christmas Eve. Items that are in stock and ready to ship out take SIX TO SEVEN DAYS to actually ship. I realize that super saver shipping takes a little longer to get to me, but it shouldn't be delayed a whole week before being shipped from their warehouses.
Battlezone
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gkrykewy said:
I'm assuming you haven't gotten the player yet, so how did you get them to match? Did you just take your receipt over there and ask for it?
OokieSpookie
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Angelus said:
Ignore it Captive, the cleaners will deal with it soon enough.
xS1TH L0RDx
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captive said:
fucking truth.
Well I ended up deciding to get a HD-DVD player the A3 from Best Buy. With 10 Free movies it was to good of a deal to pass up. With the 5 Free DVDs by mail what would u guys recommend. Heres the list
Category A:
Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job
Category B:
The Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing
Category C:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Swordfish
Full Metal Jacket
Category D:
Firewall
The Frighteners
U2: Rattle and Hum
Category E:
Black Rain
Darkman
Troy
Category A:
Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job
Category B:
The Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing
Category C:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Swordfish
Full Metal Jacket
Category D:
Firewall
The Frighteners
U2: Rattle and Hum
Category E:
Black Rain
Darkman
Troy
OokieSpookie
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Angelus said:
Actually , that is one of the nice parts of this board.
Nobody has to call for a ban because some people are just that good at doing it themselves.
Nobody attacked you.
You came in and said right from your very first post in here that you do not care about high def and you are here just to stir shit and watch the drama.
Then someone made a polite suggestion.
Your second post was another personal attack, as was the one that followed.
This is not the gaming forum, and as much as alot of the people do not totally get along this kind of thing is not needed or wanted.
OokieSpookie
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Chumly said:
My picks
VanMardigan
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Did I get "outed" yet? :lol
I turned in my Blu Ray movies at Netflix and should get The Reaping, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and License to Wed. All pretty recent movies. I have to say that Netflix seems to have much better HD DVD selection than BB Online. Not only that, but their Blu Ray selection may be even bigger, going by the number of "now" and "long wait" titles out I saw during the short time that I was "format neutral".
chumky, apparently there's a new list with TMNT and Syrianna, if you like those.
ookie: U2 is good for fans of the film, but as an HD showpiece, not so much. It's mostly black and white, and features few "WOW" moments. It still looks gorgeous at times and sounds terrific on my setup. A big step up from dvd, but not reference material at all.
I turned in my Blu Ray movies at Netflix and should get The Reaping, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and License to Wed. All pretty recent movies. I have to say that Netflix seems to have much better HD DVD selection than BB Online. Not only that, but their Blu Ray selection may be even bigger, going by the number of "now" and "long wait" titles out I saw during the short time that I was "format neutral".
chumky, apparently there's a new list with TMNT and Syrianna, if you like those.
ookie: U2 is good for fans of the film, but as an HD showpiece, not so much. It's mostly black and white, and features few "WOW" moments. It still looks gorgeous at times and sounds terrific on my setup. A big step up from dvd, but not reference material at all.
VanMardigan
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MaX_PL said:
I heard it's pretty terrible, and I don't like Sandler anyway, but my wife wants to see it and she likes the fat guy from King of Queens. That movie isn't supposed to come out till tomorrow, so I'm pretty surprised they shipped it today.
NekoFever
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That's what I'd go for.Chumly said:
Ocean's Thirteen is out here today and I don't know what on earth is going on with the HD releases. Most sites only list Ocean's Thirteen on its own without even the option of the box set (I only want Ocean's Eleven), but the HMV site was offering Ocean's Eleven on HD and BD as a standalone release. No mention of it anywhere else.
I ordered the HD DVD, figuring that the worst that could happen was that there was a mixup and they cancel the order or send me the DVD and I could get a refund, and something has shipped. Seems that we'll find out what's happening when it turns up in a couple of days, but they still don't exactly make it easy to get HD movies around here.
Chumly, here is the correct/newest list, as well as my picks:
Category A:
Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job
Category B:
The Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing
Category C:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
TMNT
Full Metal Jacket
Category D:
Firewall
The Frighteners
U2: Rattle and Hum
Category E:
Black Rain
Darkman
Syriana
Category A:
Aeon Flux
Babel
The Italian Job
Category B:
The Hulk
Pitch Black
The Thing
Category C:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
TMNT
Full Metal Jacket
Category D:
Firewall
The Frighteners
U2: Rattle and Hum
Category E:
Black Rain
Darkman
Syriana
NekoFever
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My friend has an SDTV but is buying HD and BD movies. It makes sense being that they look slightly better than DVD (better colours, little or no artifacting, and he swears they look sharper) and if you have a decent sound system you can take advantage of the better audio. Also when the times comes for him to buy an HDTV he has a library of HD movies ready to go and be enjoyed all over again.dallow_bg said:
Anyone who got a 5.1 system well into the DVD era and got to revisit all their movies with a completely transformed audio experience knows how much fun that can be.
OokieSpookie
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VanMardigan said:
Yeah, I was thinking more for sound than anything else.
Plus I am a huge U2 fan so I have to always give it the go.
OokieSpookie
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duk said:Now that I have joined the HD ranks (HD DVD thanks to best buy deal), I can never go back. It is AMAZING.
I have to rebuy my fav movies now
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Even though to chose the wrong side =x
Ignatz Mouse
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captive said:
Likewise.
Also, if having perfect eyesight makes me an elitist, sign me up.
Blurry shit FTL.
Ignatz Mouse
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captive said:
Yup, elitist! :lol
Cerebral Palsy
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captive said:
If you prefer Blu-Ray you're an elitist. HD-DVD is just a low tech stop gap that existed to keep HD enthusiasts amused until Blu-Ray hit the scene. Why people still support it is beyond me.
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