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Pirate · 06-14-2007, 08:17 PM

Yes. I have signed on the dotted line. I have drunk from the wrong cup. I have given my voice to the Sea Witch. I have stolen the new leads. I have executed Order 66. I have shot Ben Parker. I have compared Jesus to King Kong. I have not thrown the ring in the fire. Indeed. I have placed my order for the Panasonic DMP-BD10A. I should have it on or around July 3rd.

Again, let me say that I am still 100% behind HD-DVD. If a film is available on both formats, I will buy the HD-DVD version (even if that means importing it).

And if for some reason I am disappointed by Blu, there will be a hat from which a name will be drawn… and then one of you will die.

It is too late for me...

ganthc · 06-14-2007, 08:24 PM

You get your player on July 3rd, how symbolic!! It's a sign of independence.

sambow87 · 06-14-2007, 08:52 PM

http://darthno.ytmnd.com/

Taxi · 06-14-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

Again, let me say that I am still 100% behind HD-DVD.

No, I think that based on this latest purchased, at best it can be said that you're only 99% behind HD-DVD.

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxi

No, I think that based on this latest purchased, at best it can be said that you're only 99% behind HD-DVD.

Why must you kick me while I'm down?

ganthc · 06-14-2007, 09:28 PM

So what are your first bd purchases? Can I wager a guess?

Volver
The Queen
Casino Royale

and your favorite

Underworld: Evolutions.

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

So what are your first bd purchases? Can I wager a guess?

Pretty close.

I just ordered:
• Casino Royale
• The Queen
• Closer
• Weeds: Season One
• Kingdom of Heaven: DC
• Volver (Derb, I’ll kill you if this has yellow subtitles)

And free with the player:
• POTC: Curse of the Black Pearl
• POTC: Dead Man’s Chest
• Transporter
• Fantastic Four (selling)
• Crash (selling)

BADBRAD · 06-14-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

Pretty close.

I just ordered:
• Casino Royale
• The Queen
• Closer
• Weeds: Season One
• Kingdom of Heaven: DC
• Volver (Derb, I’ll kill you if this has yellow subtitles)

And free with the player:
• POTC: Curse of the Black Pearl
• POTC: Dead Man’s Chest
• Transporter
• Fantastic Four (selling)
• Crash (selling)

Pirate,

You ordered the about the Best BD titles so far and are selling the correct titles. If I remember correctly, Volver DOES NOT have yellow subtitles. They are white. The transfer is quite good and the film is great. I'm interested in your thoughts once you get set up. I have been not 100% pleased with BD so far. But have enjoyed having certain titles in Hi Def. HD DVD is still my favorite format of the two.

ganthc · 06-14-2007, 09:43 PM

Wow, good choices. Might I also suggest the following:

The Prestige
Flightplan
Invincible
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

if those interest you.

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 09:45 PM

How does Kingdom of Heaven fare on BD? Is it worth the upgrade over the already great SD-DVD?

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Wow, good choices. Might I also suggest the following:

The Prestige
Flightplan
Invincible
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

I'm going to rent Hitchhiker's first since I've heard mixed reactions about the transfer. The Prestige will be imported for HD-DVD (that's right, bitches!). And I wasn't a fan of Flightplan or Invincible.

BADBRAD · 06-14-2007, 09:48 PM

I recommend:

DONNIE BRASCO: DIRECTOR'S CUT

LAYER CAKE

Vonner · 06-14-2007, 09:54 PM

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vonner

Another one bites the dust.

DavidCantu · 06-14-2007, 09:58 PM

Never underestimate the power of the BLU side

***Wirehed*** · 06-14-2007, 10:43 PM

shame....shame...shame...

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Seamonkey

shame....shame...shame...

You know as well as I... it was inevitable. Besides, you’re gonna be jealous when I’m enjoying Stealth in HD.

dugpa · 06-14-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

You know as well as I... it was inevitable. Besides, you’re gonna be jealous when I’m enjoying Stealth in HD.

Forget Stealth, Basic Instinct 2 is calling your name!

snipsnapsappy · 06-14-2007, 10:58 PM

Pirate, how are you going to listen to both format's uncompressed soundtracks?

Are you going to get an HDMI capable receiver or does your receiver have multiple 6-channel-inputs?

dugpa · 06-14-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by snipsnapsappy

Pirate, how are you going to listen to both format's uncompressed soundtracks?
Are you going to get an HDMI capable receiver or does your receiver have multiple 6-channel-inputs?

There's also the switchbox option, which is how I do it until I buy a new receiver later this year.

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 11:03 PM

I'm close to getting a new receiver. I'm going to wait for prices and specs for the new Onkyos and Pioneers, but I may get one sooner.

For the time being, I'll either get a switcher (like dugpa) or just switch them in and out manually. I won't be watching as much BD as I do HD-DVD, so it won't be much of a hassle.

Which switcher do you have, dugpa?

snipsnapsappy · 06-14-2007, 11:09 PM

The Onkyo receivers are out, I played with the 805 at Circuit City the other day.

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 11:29 PM

BTW, you can blame Amazon for my descent. That bullshit with the XA2 price pushed me towards the darkness. I still may get an XA2, though.

ganthc · 06-14-2007, 11:31 PM

I might also add The Descent as a recommendation, if you like horror movies.

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

I might also add The Descent as a recommendation, if you like horror movies.

That's one of the few horror films in years that I actually did enjoy, so, yeah, I'll probably pick that up.

dugpa · 06-14-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

Which switcher do you have, dugpa?

I have a combination of switch boxes I bought. I tried using a componet one, since it had six rca inputs, but discovered that for some reason it lowered the volume on some of the inputs. So now I have a mixed mess of more than one box I get to switch every time.

Pirate · 06-14-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dugpa

I have a combination of switch boxes I bought. I tried using a componet one, since it had six rca inputs, but discovered that for some reason it lowered the volume on some of the inputs. So now I have a mixed mess of more than one box I get to switch every time.

So, yeah, I'll do it manually.

Derb · 06-15-2007, 12:08 AM

And here, I thought your latest Avatar was a clip from some film.

Maybe not such a stupid thread after all,

Derb's take on BD

Pirate · 06-15-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Maybe not such a stupid thread after all,

We'll see.

06-14-2007, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Et tu, Pirate? Yes. I have signed on the dotted line. I have drunk from the wrong cup. I have given my voice to the Sea Witch. I have stolen the new leads. I have executed Order 66. I have shot Ben Parker. I have compared Jesus to King Kong. I have not thrown the ring in the fire. Indeed. I have placed my order for the Panasonic DMP-BD10A. I should have it on or around July 3rd. Again, let me say that I am still 100% behind HD-DVD. If a film is available on both formats, I will buy the HD-DVD version (even if that means importing it). And if for some reason I am disappointed by Blu, there will be a hat from which a name will be drawn… and then one of you will die. It is too late for me... __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To. Last edited by Pirate : 01-16-2008 at 09:33 PM.

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ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	So what are your first bd purchases? Can I wager a guess? Volver The Queen Casino Royale and your favorite Underworld: Evolutions. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

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ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Wow, good choices. Might I also suggest the following: The Prestige Flightplan Invincible Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy if those interest you. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

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Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I'm close to getting a new receiver. I'm going to wait for prices and specs for the new Onkyos and Pioneers, but I may get one sooner. For the time being, I'll either get a switcher (like dugpa) or just switch them in and out manually. I won't be watching as much BD as I do HD-DVD, so it won't be much of a hassle. Which switcher do you have, dugpa? __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

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snipsnapsappy Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shell Beach, CA, USA	The Onkyo receivers are out, I played with the 805 at Circuit City the other day. __________________ I balked, now the proud owner of both formats. I am now bi-partisan. I enjoy what both red and blue have to offer. My Theater MySpace

06-14-2007, 11:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	BTW, you can blame Amazon for my descent. That bullshit with the XA2 price pushed me towards the darkness. I still may get an XA2, though. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

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