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"The Dude" · 07-01-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

Well, my Best Buy thing fell through. They sold out of the two they had in the other city. I should have bought it when I had the chance. It’s like chasing a Wii.

Yeah, go figure.

Will they let ya order one?

The second BB I went to yesterday gave me that option, but I turned it down. In order to order one, you have to pay for it in full right there. That wouldn't have worked because I need a receipt dated 7/1 or later to get the additional 5 free movies. So I'll probably go and do that in the next day or two.

Pirate · 07-01-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by "The Dude"

Yeah, go figure.

Will they let ya order one?

Nope.

***chlngr1970*** · 07-02-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by "The Dude"

That wouldn't have worked because I need a receipt dated 7/1 or later to get the additional 5 free movies. So I'll probably go and do that in the next day or two.

Ummm...was that today? Cause...ummm...

j

"The Dude" · 07-03-2007, 12:12 AM

Well, I stopped by another BB today on the way home from work, since it was on the way. They didn't have any either. They looked it up and none of the stores in the area has it, except the floor model and even the warehouse doesn't have any.

So, like PH, it looks like I'm waiting awhile.

They told me to check back every wedsnesday morning. They should know then if and when they'll have some because the trucks come wed. night/thursday mornings. Even if they don't get any, if the warehouse has them, I can order one.

Pirate · 07-03-2007, 06:29 PM

I’m thinking about putting Blu-ray on the backburner and getting the XA2 instead.

Note to Panasonic: If you’re going to release a player… actually release the player!

ganthc · 07-03-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I’m thinking about putting Blu-ray on the backburner and getting the XA2 instead.

Note to Panasonic: If you’re going to release a player… actually release the player!

Hopefully the XA2 can use that Reon chip to make the recent Universal titles not look subpar.

Pirate · 07-03-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Hopefully the XA2 can use that Reon chip to make the recent Universal titles not look subpar.

I'd rather it play Blu-ray discs.

Derb · 07-03-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I’m thinking about putting Blu-ray on the backburner and getting the XA2 instead.

Note to Panasonic: If you’re going to release a player… actually release the player!

I foresee a PS3 in your future.

Pirate · 07-04-2007, 05:47 AM

Well, I’ve made a decision that will undoubtedly send shockwaves through the HD world: f*ck Blu-ray!

That’s right! For the time being, I’m sticking with HD-DVD and using my BD player money for a new receiver. Now I just need to decide between the Pioneer and Onkyo. I’m leaning towards the Pioneer. I doubt the Onkyo is the same league as the Pioneer. Since a lot of the technology in the Onkyo is semi-new, I the think the Pioneer would be sturdier.

Derb · 07-04-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

Well, I’ve made a decision that will undoubtedly send shockwaves through the HD world: f*ck Blu-ray!

That’s right! For the time being, I’m sticking with HD-DVD and using my BD player money for a new receiver. Now I just need to decide between the Pioneer and Onkyo. I’m leaning towards the Pioneer. I doubt the Onkyo is the same league as the Pioneer. Since a lot of the technology in the Onkyo is semi-new, I the think the Pioneer would be sturdier.

Coo

I'm diggin my Onkyo & it isn't even 1.3 compliant, nor has any decoders for any of the advanced HD soundtracks. The Audyssey EQ feature for it is awesome. It not only calibrated speaker distance & SPL, it also calibrated each channels frequencey ranging from 8000khz to 40khz. The LFE is great too.

Only complaint is the price I had to pay. Its the 604 model & currently runs in the $750cdn or $500US range where I live.

Ain't familiar with Pioneer models.. not a common receiver to be found in my neck of the woods.

Good luck with HD DVD only.

Pirate · 01-16-2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Well, I’ve made a decision that will undoubtedly send shockwaves through the HD world: f*ck Blu-ray!

Well . . . ahem.

Quick Observations:
1. Good lord Blu-ray looks good. The three minutes of Spider-Man 2 I watched damn near inspired tears.
2. PCM audio makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
3. Faster than the A1, but still slow.
4. HDMI-DVI works with my PJ!

It will probably take me a day or so to calibrate the video and audio, so expect a full review by this weekend at the latest.

Here’s to being dual-format.

PunkMunkey · 01-16-2008, 03:52 AM

Enjoy!

umainebearman · 01-16-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

Well . . . ahem.

Quick Observations:
1. Good lord Blu-ray looks good. The three minutes of Spider-Man 2 I watched damn near inspired tears.

Thats due to the mpeg-2 encode probably.

Now I skipped ahead here and didn't really read all the posts but why would you order a Blu ray player and it will take till July to get there???

Mikado · 01-16-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by "The Dude"

And why is it when you go into a BB or other store and you don't need their help, they constantly bug ya, from like 5 or so different employees, and when you do need their help, no one is around?

They really don't want to talk to you but are required to. And when you get ready to ask a question they can see that look on your face and you holding your head up looking around. What I do is ambush those mofos. Look at at dvd while standing close to the aisle. They'll swarm you thinking you're shoplifting. Then unload on them with your questions.

Pirate · 01-16-2008, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by umainebearman

Now I skipped ahead here and didn't really read all the posts but why would you order a Blu ray player and it will take till July to get there???

Um . . . cosmic rays?

**SilentBob** · 01-16-2008, 06:36 AM

Welcome to the Dual Format family

Looks like some great movie choices there and i take it MANY MORE to come

Pirate · 01-16-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

Looks like some great movie choices there and i take it MANY MORE to come

Thank you Amazon sale.

EM3 · 01-16-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate

Well . . . ahem.

Quick Observations:
1. Good lord Blu-ray looks good. The three minutes of Spider-Man 2 I watched damn near inspired tears.
2. PCM audio makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
3. Faster than the A1, but still slow.
4. HDMI-DVI works with my PJ!

It will probably take me a day or so to calibrate the video and audio, so expect a full review by this weekend at the latest.

Here’s to being dual-format.

Very interesting! I can't wait for a full review. Refresh my memory PCM audio being passed via __________?

ganthc · 01-16-2008, 05:32 PM

I really think you are going to like blu-ray. Welcome to a whole new world of movie selections.

bembol · 01-16-2008, 06:40 PM

Congrats!

So why Sharp? Just curious.

Pirate · 01-16-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EM3

Very interesting! I can't wait for a full review. Refresh my memory PCM audio being passed via __________?

Analog.

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Originally Posted by bembol

So why Sharp? Just curious.

Because, out of all the current players, the Sharp offered most of what I needed with my current setup. And it was a cheaper "in the meantime" solution.

Derb · 01-16-2008, 07:05 PM

Ya like the PCM lossless sound eh? Get used to it, cause most titles on BD sound just as good as Spidy 2

***Wirehed*** · 01-16-2008, 07:25 PM

Good to know.

sub780lime · 01-16-2008, 11:06 PM

Should the Sharp be at the top of my dads list?

Pirate · 01-16-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sub780lime

Should the Sharp be at the top of my dads list?

My review will be up soon. It should have enough info for you to decide whether or not the player is right for him.

07-03-2007, 12:12 AM	#84 (permalink)
"The Dude" Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Salt Lake, UT	Well, I stopped by another BB today on the way home from work, since it was on the way. They didn't have any either. They looked it up and none of the stores in the area has it, except the floor model and even the warehouse doesn't have any. So, like PH, it looks like I'm waiting awhile. They told me to check back every wedsnesday morning. They should know then if and when they'll have some because the trucks come wed. night/thursday mornings. Even if they don't get any, if the warehouse has them, I can order one. __________________ "This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"- Walter Sobcheik in the sanitized Big Lewbowski

07-03-2007, 06:29 PM	#85 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I’m thinking about putting Blu-ray on the backburner and getting the XA2 instead. Note to Panasonic: If you’re going to release a player… actually release the player! __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

07-04-2007, 05:47 AM	#89 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Well, I’ve made a decision that will undoubtedly send shockwaves through the HD world: f*ck Blu-ray! That’s right! For the time being, I’m sticking with HD-DVD and using my BD player money for a new receiver. Now I just need to decide between the Pioneer and Onkyo. I’m leaning towards the Pioneer. I doubt the Onkyo is the same league as the Pioneer. Since a lot of the technology in the Onkyo is semi-new, I the think the Pioneer would be sturdier. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

01-16-2008, 03:52 AM	#92 (permalink)
PunkMunkey Join Date: Jul 2002	Enjoy! __________________ ...you left me feeling hopeful I'd never see your face again.

01-16-2008, 06:36 AM	#96 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Welcome to the Dual Format family Looks like some great movie choices there and i take it MANY MORE to come __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

01-16-2008, 05:32 PM	#99 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	I really think you are going to like blu-ray. Welcome to a whole new world of movie selections. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

01-16-2008, 06:40 PM	#100 (permalink)
bembol Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: gta\|brampton	Congrats! So why Sharp? Just curious. __________________ Shaolin's Finest

01-16-2008, 07:05 PM	#102 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Ya like the PCM lossless sound eh? Get used to it, cause most titles on BD sound just as good as Spidy 2 __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

01-16-2008, 07:25 PM	#103 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Good to know. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

01-16-2008, 11:06 PM	#104 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Should the Sharp be at the top of my dads list? __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

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