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jbat31 · 10-19-2008, 05:30 PM

I see those get released this week and wondered who is getting them. I am probably going to have to wait for cheaper prices, but wanted to know about quality etc.

cherno · 10-19-2008, 06:04 PM

I'm happy with the lastest DVD box set release. No need to buy them on Blu for me.

plissken99 · 10-19-2008, 06:28 PM

Already too much coming out to justify getting all of them, so I'm just picking up Die Another Day for now.

esc · 10-19-2008, 06:35 PM

I have the early 2000 releases on DVD so I'll upgrade eventually.

GaLvAtRoN187 · 10-20-2008, 12:53 AM

only Casino Royale

Derb · 10-20-2008, 02:03 AM

Getting the Amazon 2-fer pack which includes the 6 releases.

One of my last DVD purchases a few years back was all the films in 4 volumes. All for around $200. They also look good upconverted so these Blus better be good.

**SilentBob** · 10-20-2008, 06:04 AM

Well for those interested DVDBeaver.com has some comparison shots up for some of the Bond flicks

Thunderball

From Russia with Love

Dr. No

El Lancito · 10-20-2008, 06:36 AM

I might get one or two when they drop in price. Until then, those current single-disc editions are just fine with me.

biglyle · 10-20-2008, 12:50 PM

Looking at the pics on DVDbeaver I cant believe how much better the PAL dvd of From Russia with love looks over the region 1 disc. The Blu is far, far better than the region 1 version, but I see no reason to upgrade for people with the PAL version. This is not as apparent with Thunderball as the PAL version looks quite soft.

Derb · 10-20-2008, 08:48 PM

Thanks for the links SilentBob.

Yep I do see improvement over SD upcon. Not night & day, but color is a big step over the SDs as well as fine object detail. Now where are the links to sample the audio people!?!?!?

Miggy · 10-21-2008, 01:09 AM

I knew there was a reason I never replaced my Bond collection with that new and improved version from a few years back!

Now, tell me these Blu-Ray sets have video transfers that are on par or even better than the upgraded DVD collection. If so, I'll be getting them.

Miggy, the Thief

MooglePorn · 10-21-2008, 08:41 AM

I'll get them at some point, but not when 2 $60 games every week are on my shopping list.

Frankie · 10-21-2008, 03:25 PM

Bond was the very first movie I watched on DVD and since then I've picked up 2 more.

Typically the picture quality on the older tiltles isn't that much better then the SD versions. Maybe Goldeneye and Die Another day will look good.

I'll wait and see how the reviews are.

F

skywalking_sith · 10-21-2008, 04:26 PM

I'll be getting them on blu-ray whenever it is I end up upgrading...

Miggy · 10-22-2008, 04:10 PM

So I hear that there might be an authoring problem with some of the Bond BD titles where they won't work in pretty much any player except a PS3?

Miggy, the Thief

Ruined · 10-22-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miggy

So I hear that there might be an authoring problem with some of the Bond BD titles where they won't work in pretty much any player except a PS3?

Miggy, the Thief

Yep a couple of them have problems on certain Pioneer, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, and LG players. Basically every BD manufacturer that exists

The authoring house of these discs truly did a stunning job on QC. Tested it on just the PS3, then shipped. Good one guys, apparently you aren't aware of how poorly defined the BD-J spec is.

MooglePorn · 10-22-2008, 07:46 PM

Glad I got the "toy" then...

MooglePorn · 10-26-2008, 02:28 PM

I got From Russia With Love as a test and DAMN it looks amazing. I'm buying them all now.

MrE26 · 10-26-2008, 06:13 PM

This thread reminds me, i still haven't gone through the Ultimate Edition set i picked up over a year ago. Therefore, there's no chance of me upgrading.

Ruined · 10-29-2008, 01:02 AM

I have word from an insider close to the source that the playback failure of 007 For Your Eyes Only is due to an authoring error - a corrupt JAR file that some players can deal with and others cannot. Not due to BD+, lack of processing power, etc, but rather a problematic JAR file. FYI for all those involved.

If you have an issue with playback, I found this number to report disc issues that should help:
1-888-223-2FOX

Derb · 10-29-2008, 08:06 AM

Hmm. Don't have these yet but will test em out on the Sony BDP-S350 (2.0 spec)

Ruined · 10-29-2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derb

Hmm. Don't have these yet but will test em out on the Sony BDP-S350 (2.0 spec)

S350 works with it.

007 For Your Eyes Only fails on the following players to my knowledge:
LG BH200
Pioneer BDP-05FD (v1.08 or earlier firmware only, works in v1.12a and later)
Pioneer BDP-51FD (v1.08 or earlier firmware only, works in v1.12a and later)
Pioneer BDP-95FD
Samsung BD-P1000
Samsung BD-P1200
Samsung BD-P1400
Samsung BP-P1500
Samsung BD-UP5000
Sharp BD-HP20
Sony BDP-S1
Sony BDP-S300
Various PC Blu-ray Software

videoworx · 10-29-2008, 02:20 PM

I can confirm that there aren't any issues on the 350. Unless the problem is in the extras, which I haven't looked at yet.

10-19-2008, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
jbat31 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Trenton, Ohio 45067	anyone getting bond blu rays? I see those get released this week and wondered who is getting them. I am probably going to have to wait for cheaper prices, but wanted to know about quality etc.

10-19-2008, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
cherno Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Emporia, Kansas	I'm happy with the lastest DVD box set release. No need to buy them on Blu for me. __________________ "Principles only mean something if you stick by them when they are inconvenient" My DVDs My Home Theater Oh no! I broke history - Hiro Nakamura

10-19-2008, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
plissken99 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Ft Worth	Already too much coming out to justify getting all of them, so I'm just picking up Die Another Day for now. __________________ “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

10-19-2008, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
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10-20-2008, 12:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
GaLvAtRoN187 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	only Casino Royale __________________ DVD & Blu-Ray Collection

10-20-2008, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Getting the Amazon 2-fer pack which includes the 6 releases. One of my last DVD purchases a few years back was all the films in 4 volumes. All for around $200. They also look good upconverted so these Blus better be good. __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

10-20-2008, 06:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Well for those interested DVDBeaver.com has some comparison shots up for some of the Bond flicks Thunderball From Russia with Love Dr. No __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-20-2008, 06:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
El Lancito Pointless Rhetorical Question Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Martinez, CA	I might get one or two when they drop in price. Until then, those current single-disc editions are just fine with me. __________________ "Hmm... Abortions for some, miniature American flags for others." - Kang My Blog - My MySpace

10-20-2008, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	Looking at the pics on DVDbeaver I cant believe how much better the PAL dvd of From Russia with love looks over the region 1 disc. The Blu is far, far better than the region 1 version, but I see no reason to upgrade for people with the PAL version. This is not as apparent with Thunderball as the PAL version looks quite soft. __________________ http://forums.dvdfile.com/your-home-...w-theater.html I dont want downloads!

10-20-2008, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Thanks for the links SilentBob. Yep I do see improvement over SD upcon. Not night & day, but color is a big step over the SDs as well as fine object detail. Now where are the links to sample the audio people!?!?!? __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

10-21-2008, 01:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Miggy The Thief Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Matthews, NC, USA	I knew there was a reason I never replaced my Bond collection with that new and improved version from a few years back! Now, tell me these Blu-Ray sets have video transfers that are on par or even better than the upgraded DVD collection. If so, I'll be getting them. Miggy, the Thief __________________ "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." - Ephesians 2:8, 9 Miggy's Land O' Wonder!

10-21-2008, 08:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I'll get them at some point, but not when 2 $60 games every week are on my shopping list.

10-21-2008, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Frankie DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Western Canada	Bond was the very first movie I watched on DVD and since then I've picked up 2 more. Typically the picture quality on the older tiltles isn't that much better then the SD versions. Maybe Goldeneye and Die Another day will look good. I'll wait and see how the reviews are. F __________________ My DVD Collection

10-21-2008, 04:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
skywalking_sith Actor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington State	I'll be getting them on blu-ray whenever it is I end up upgrading... __________________ "I Am Come To Stay." "I've Retired More Men Than Social Security." My DVD Collection "I'm not ADD...I just like variety."

10-22-2008, 04:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Miggy The Thief Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Matthews, NC, USA	So I hear that there might be an authoring problem with some of the Bond BD titles where they won't work in pretty much any player except a PS3? Miggy, the Thief __________________ "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." - Ephesians 2:8, 9 Miggy's Land O' Wonder!

10-22-2008, 07:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Glad I got the "toy" then...

10-26-2008, 02:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I got From Russia With Love as a test and DAMN it looks amazing. I'm buying them all now.

10-26-2008, 06:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
MrE26 Actor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Newcastle, England.	This thread reminds me, i still haven't gone through the Ultimate Edition set i picked up over a year ago. Therefore, there's no chance of me upgrading. __________________ My videogames My DVDs Xbox Live Gamertag - MrE26

10-29-2008, 01:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	I have word from an insider close to the source that the playback failure of 007 For Your Eyes Only is due to an authoring error - a corrupt JAR file that some players can deal with and others cannot. Not due to BD+, lack of processing power, etc, but rather a problematic JAR file. FYI for all those involved. If you have an issue with playback, I found this number to report disc issues that should help: 1-888-223-2FOX __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

10-29-2008, 08:06 AM	#21 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Hmm. Don't have these yet but will test em out on the Sony BDP-S350 (2.0 spec) __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

10-29-2008, 02:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
videoworx Would Make a Good Incubus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere near Nebraska	I can confirm that there aren't any issues on the 350. Unless the problem is in the extras, which I haven't looked at yet. __________________ And let’s not forget the fact that Tron turned the Frisbee into an instrument of righteous smiting.

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