Planning The Perfect Murder!

Pirate · 11-10-2007, 04:38 AM

Actually, I just need some opinions on my new "HD Plan."

To properly get my HD on, I’m going to need the following:

1. Blu-ray player
2. HDMI receiver
3. Newer HD DVD player.

My original plan was to wait for the Samsung dual-format player and then get a new receiver to compliment the new sound formats. However, spending $1000 (depending on final pricing) on the Sammy would mean a longer wait for the receiver. So, here’s what I’m thinking.

I could get one of the current BD players for $499 or so and the Onkyo 705 for $699. Then, after the Sammy player has been out for a while, reviewed, lowered in price, and hopefully de-bugged, I could replace my HD-A1 HD DVD player and the S300 BD player with the one dual-format unit.

What so you think? Is that squirrel-buttons nuts?

I’m stuck in my head, people! I need perspective!

All HD DVD and no Blu-ray makes Pirate a dull boy!

ganthc · 11-10-2007, 05:48 AM

I'm pretty sure The Queen and Volver have been crying out to you.

Your plan doesn't sound too bad. I really don't think that the extras are that big a deal until you're ready for the move to the Samsung. You can watch them later. And having the hdmi receiver will be awesome too.

**SilentBob** · 11-10-2007, 06:16 AM

You could always buy a PS3

Kidding aside. Just wondering since it doesn't work for Cnd buyers. Did the 10% Off High Def products include the players as well. Never shows me if i can cause they don't ship electronics to Canada.

Anyways i guess this is what i would do if Amazon.com is your place to shop

Blu-Ray Player - Samsung BD-1400 for $406 (DTS-HD supported i believe)
HD-DVD Player - HD-A35 $406 (Bitstream TrueHD tracks)

OR

HD-DVD Player - HD-A3 Black Friday deal (no bitstream TrueHD but still TrueHD PCM)
Onkyo 705 - $610

Slight bit over or dead on if the 10% High Def player sis included on Amazon.com

videoworx · 11-10-2007, 06:24 AM

Why not get the Panasonic DMP-DB30? It'll be on sale for around $400 when it comes out in a few weeks.

EDIT: it's $450 at Circuit City with a 10 percent off code, and available today.

Ruined · 11-10-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

My original plan was to wait for the Samsung dual-format player and then get a new receiver to compliment the new sound formats. However, spending $1000 (depending on final pricing) on the Sammy would mean a longer wait for the receiver. So, here’s what I’m thinking.

Dude, the Samsung is going to be $799 when it comes out in December - BB leaked the price out by accident. That would be much smarter, nicer looking, and more worthwhile than spending $500 on a BD player and $400 on a HD DVD player. Patttience.

plissken99 · 11-10-2007, 03:26 PM

What Ruined said, or if you insist on BD now, the PS3 is going for $399 at BB these days, it's a rock solid player.

Pirate · 11-10-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

I'm pretty sure The Queen and Volver have been crying out to you.

You have no idea...

Pirate · 11-10-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruined

Dude, the Samsung is going to be $799 when it comes out in December - BB leaked the price out by accident. That would be much smarter, nicer looking, and more worthwhile than spending $500 on a BD player and $400 on a HD DVD player. Patttience.

I didn't see that pice. Hmmm. Crap, I thought my plan was so good.

OK, so I guess I'll get the receiver next and then get the Sammy in Dec.

Murder planned!

dugpa · 11-10-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

I'm pretty sure The Queen and Volver have been crying out to you.

Am I missing a joke here? I own both those titles, and they are fine films. Better than mindless crap like Transformers for sure.

Pirate · 11-10-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Am I missing a joke here? I own both those titles, and they are fine films. Better than mindless crap like Transformers for sure.

There's no joke. I have been waiting to watch my copy of The Queen and to buy Volver (with white subs) forever! And it's killing me! Ganthc knows my pain, thus the comment.

Iguana Man · 11-10-2007, 09:16 PM

Damn...those BR's look weird.

*rice bowl!*

Ruined · 11-10-2007, 10:10 PM

I think us EAs deserve slipcover replacements from Universal for those horrid silver spined ones!

dugpa · 11-11-2007, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratehunter

There's no joke. I have been waiting to watch my copy of The Queen and to buy Volver (with white subs) forever! And it's killing me! Ganthc knows my pain, thus the comment.

Maybe we should start some sort of good film support group here, where people send in their copies of crappy films to be destroyed like Transformers and The Matrix and get back good films in exchange. I nominate Derb to run it since he seems to buy multiple copies of everything anyway.

plissken99 · 11-11-2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dugpa

Maybe we should start some sort of good film support group here, where people send in their copies of crappy films to be destroyed like The Matrix

zepplongfellow · 11-11-2007, 05:29 AM

Samsung BDP 1400 with 8 movies: $377 black friday Curcuit City
Toshiba A2 : $169 Black friday at Sears.
Onkyo 705 for $699

The Smile on PH face from watching Casino Royale with Uncompressed LPCM: Priceless

Derb · 11-11-2007, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dugpa

Maybe we should start some sort of good film support group here, where people send in their copies of crappy films to be destroyed like Transformers and The Matrix and get back good films in exchange. I nominate Derb to run it since he seems to buy multiple copies of everything anyway.

If films like Volver & The Queen turn you on, than maybe high-def isn't the best suitable choice to buy HD. Stick to SD.

& PH OPEN them BDs up man. You might have a couple which have scratch marks, puncture marks, brown speckles, god knows what. I wouldn't buy a copy of a film & keep it shrink wrapped unless you have a lifetime warranty of purchase.

dugpa · 11-11-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Derb

If films like Volver & The Queen turn you on, than maybe high-def isn't the best suitable choice to buy HD. Stick to SD.

I fail to see why a film shouldn't be viewed in HD just because it doesn't have a lot of explosions or action sequences. There is such a thing as cinematography you know.

ganthc · 11-12-2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratehunter

There's no joke. I have been waiting to watch my copy of The Queen and to buy Volver (with white subs) forever! And it's killing me! Ganthc knows my pain, thus the comment.

I forgot you had "Closer" too. You'll enjoy that one as well when you see it. PH, you should take advantage of the bogo sale going on right now. Might as well pick up some low priced movies since you know for sure that you're getting a bd player.

Pirate · 11-12-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

I forgot you had "Closer" too. You'll enjoy that one as well when you see it. PH, you should take advantage of the bogo sale going on right now. Might as well pick up some low priced movies since you know for sure that you're getting a bd player.

I think I'l wait for the next one. This week in DVD and HD DVD just about killed me.

Sehnzeleid · 11-12-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zepplongfellow

Onkyo 705 for $699

Rip off considering it's $585 on Amazon with free shipping.

sub780lime · 11-12-2007, 07:37 PM

Receiver and wait for Samsung player...and you have some of the BD titles I planning on getting whenever I can get a BD player (Kingdom of Heaven, King Arthur, Casino Royale)....

zepplongfellow · 11-12-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sehnzeleid

Rip off considering it's $585 on Amazon with free shipping.

Even more reason to pull the trigger.

Ruined · 11-20-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I didn't see that pice. Hmmm. Crap, I thought my plan was so good.

You can preorder it now for $799 w/free 3-day fedex from onecall:
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=88444

11-10-2007, 04:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Planning The Perfect Murder! Actually, I just need some opinions on my new "HD Plan." To properly get my HD on, I’m going to need the following: 1. Blu-ray player 2. HDMI receiver 3. Newer HD DVD player. My original plan was to wait for the Samsung dual-format player and then get a new receiver to compliment the new sound formats. However, spending $1000 (depending on final pricing) on the Sammy would mean a longer wait for the receiver. So, here’s what I’m thinking. I could get one of the current BD players for $499 or so and the Onkyo 705 for $699. Then, after the Sammy player has been out for a while, reviewed, lowered in price, and hopefully de-bugged, I could replace my HD-A1 HD DVD player and the S300 BD player with the one dual-format unit. What so you think? Is that squirrel-buttons nuts? I’m stuck in my head, people! I need perspective! All HD DVD and no Blu-ray makes Pirate a dull boy! __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

11-10-2007, 05:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	I'm pretty sure The Queen and Volver have been crying out to you. Your plan doesn't sound too bad. I really don't think that the extras are that big a deal until you're ready for the move to the Samsung. You can watch them later. And having the hdmi receiver will be awesome too. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

11-10-2007, 06:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	You could always buy a PS3 Kidding aside. Just wondering since it doesn't work for Cnd buyers. Did the 10% Off High Def products include the players as well. Never shows me if i can cause they don't ship electronics to Canada. Anyways i guess this is what i would do if Amazon.com is your place to shop Blu-Ray Player - Samsung BD-1400 for $406 (DTS-HD supported i believe) HD-DVD Player - HD-A35 $406 (Bitstream TrueHD tracks) OR HD-DVD Player - HD-A3 Black Friday deal (no bitstream TrueHD but still TrueHD PCM) Onkyo 705 - $610 Slight bit over or dead on if the 10% High Def player sis included on Amazon.com __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

11-10-2007, 06:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
videoworx Would Make a Good Incubus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere near Nebraska	Why not get the Panasonic DMP-DB30? It'll be on sale for around $400 when it comes out in a few weeks. EDIT: it's $450 at Circuit City with a 10 percent off code, and available today. __________________ And let’s not forget the fact that Tron turned the Frisbee into an instrument of righteous smiting. Last edited by videoworx : 11-10-2007 at 02:51 PM.

11-10-2007, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	What Ruined said, or if you insist on BD now, the PS3 is going for $399 at BB these days, it's a rock solid player. __________________ “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Snake Plissken Plissken's DVD, HD-DVD and Blu Ray collection And Plissken's home theater

11-10-2007, 10:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	I think us EAs deserve slipcover replacements from Universal for those horrid silver spined ones! __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

11-11-2007, 05:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
zepplongfellow Thread Killer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The U.S. 2nd Most Dangerous City	Samsung BDP 1400 with 8 movies: $377 black friday Curcuit City Toshiba A2 : $169 Black friday at Sears. Onkyo 705 for $699 The Smile on PH face from watching Casino Royale with Uncompressed LPCM: Priceless

11-12-2007, 07:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Receiver and wait for Samsung player...and you have some of the BD titles I planning on getting whenever I can get a BD player (Kingdom of Heaven, King Arthur, Casino Royale).... __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

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