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Fri Dec-04-09 12:24 AM
Response to Reply #150 |
| 159. Yeah, I got burned on a couple. |
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Tropic Thunder, Get Smart, and Speed Racer were fun, but I didn't really need to buy them. They're not keepers. I had the "SFX would be cool on Blu Ray" bug when I first bought it, so Speed Racer was one of my first.  |
| -To Blu Ray, or not to Blu Ray |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 02:52 PM |
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I will when its cheaper |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 02:55 PM |
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Define 'Cheaper' |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:01 PM |
#15 |
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< than $200, and can be made region free |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 03:05 PM |
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There are a LOT of good BluPlayers less than 200 |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:08 PM |
#28 |
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OK - when I get the new TV I'll get one |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 03:10 PM |
#33 |
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Heh, you and me both... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:15 PM |
#39 |
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As well as my current obsession: "Ashes to Ashes" |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 03:18 PM |
#46 |
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yuppers.. love em both.. |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:21 PM |
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That's what I love about LOM and A2A - besides the story of course - the MUSIC!!! |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 03:45 PM |
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Yes, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you haven't see it. n/m |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:46 PM |
#72 |
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Really? Is this the same show where she hung out with K-9? |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 03:49 PM |
#75 |
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no no, all new show... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 04:32 PM |
#96 |
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She's OK - My Fave Doc was Baker, but I did like Leela |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 04:35 PM |
#100 |
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Love the Gene Genie..... |
Cheap_Trick |
Dec-02-09 03:56 PM |
#79 |
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I assume with a rising tone and inflection on BASTARDS! |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 03:58 PM |
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Ooooh! Goal post moving. Love the tenacity. |
Touchdown |
Dec-02-09 03:59 PM |
#83 |
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By then they'll be pushing the next format - "OPTIMOVISION!!" or some shit |
baldguy |
Dec-02-09 03:05 PM |
#22 |
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GAH! I'm sick of this! |
Taverner |
Dec-02-09 03:07 PM |
#26 |
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Oh god no |
DireStrike |
Dec-03-09 09:15 PM |
#158 |
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see |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 05:41 PM |
#118 |
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It's called "Emediatainment" |
kentauros |
Dec-02-09 06:13 PM |
#121 |
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"Planned obsolescence" is another American invention. |
baldguy |
Dec-02-09 06:19 PM |
#123 |
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and the rest of the world embraced the concept to a 'T' |
kentauros |
Dec-02-09 06:26 PM |
#124 |
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Well, the picture looks better on Blu-Ray |
FiveGoodMen |
Dec-02-09 02:55 PM |
#2 |
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Do you have an HDTV? |
DJ13 |
Dec-02-09 02:56 PM |
#3 |
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Will a blu-ray player make a difference with my non-blu-ray discs? |
lukasahero |
Dec-02-09 03:05 PM |
#23 |
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Yes, if you get one that does upconverting your old DVD's will look somewhat better.. as for BSG.. |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:11 PM |
#36 |
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Blu-ray offers the best quaity and it does make your DVD's look better on HDTV |
Better Believe It |
Dec-02-09 03:48 PM |
#74 |
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Thanks (and thanks to everyone else who answered) |
lukasahero |
Dec-02-09 03:56 PM |
#80 |
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'just a couple of DVD's.... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 04:33 PM |
#98 |
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I know |
lukasahero |
Dec-02-09 05:15 PM |
#115 |
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heh, well 'feels' ... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 05:59 PM |
#119 |
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A few details about Bluray from someone in the AV industry |
comtec |
Dec-04-09 08:56 PM |
#162 |
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Perhaps a little. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 03:13 PM |
#37 |
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100% correct. You can't get something for nothing.. but... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:16 PM |
#40 |
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But TVs and projectors have built in scalers too. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 03:22 PM |
#50 |
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Absolutely correct... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:23 PM |
#53 |
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You can get one now on eBay for around $600. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 03:30 PM |
#60 |
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The player has built-in DNR and compression artifacting algorithms. Plus, as it's motion video, |
Deja Q |
Dec-02-09 04:16 PM |
#91 |
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BSG looks A LOT better on Blu Ray |
WildEyedLiberal |
Dec-03-09 01:12 AM |
#135 |
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Blue Ray >>> |
Bluebear |
Dec-02-09 02:56 PM |
#4 |
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smart ass |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:04 PM |
#19 |
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actually this is correct... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:18 PM |
#45 |
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.... |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:25 PM |
#55 |
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LOL nt |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 03:09 PM |
#30 |
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Do you have a wide-screenTV with 1080p resolution? |
TrogL |
Dec-02-09 02:56 PM |
#5 |
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There is no 4000p resolution, and no 3D standard as of yet. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 03:05 PM |
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Which will be great on your 200"+ screen. |
Statistical |
Dec-02-09 03:57 PM |
#81 |
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That human eye is much more capable than any current TV technology can give. |
Touchdown |
Dec-02-09 04:06 PM |
#86 |
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Educate yourself and you will look less foolish. |
Statistical |
Dec-02-09 04:17 PM |
#92 |
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Message board comebacks! How, high minded of you! |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 12:39 AM |
#130 |
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i've got a 60-inch 1080p plasma, and i'm not interested in blu-ray at this time... |
dysfunctional press |
Dec-02-09 04:35 PM |
#102 |
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Here is a sight which address the viewing distance for 720p and 1080p: |
elocs |
Dec-02-09 05:09 PM |
#114 |
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No. I've already gone from Lps to CDs, & back to LPs again! |
Echo In Light |
Dec-02-09 02:57 PM |
#6 |
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I don't know, but I wish one or the other would just go away already. |
NYC_SKP |
Dec-02-09 02:57 PM |
#7 |
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All Blu Players will play standard DVD's also. |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 02:59 PM |
#11 |
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Oh, that's great to know.. Thanks. n/t |
NYC_SKP |
Dec-02-09 03:18 PM |
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The powers that be need to just get on with it and sell downloads. |
phasma ex machina |
Dec-03-09 12:53 AM |
#133 |
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If you have an HD television, it's probably worth it to upgrade. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 02:58 PM |
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I have no idea what the fuck you're talking about |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:06 PM |
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He's talking about the lines available for the picture |
Occulus |
Dec-02-09 03:15 PM |
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In simpler terms, you can sit half as far away from a 1080 TV before you see the line structure |
FarCenter |
Dec-02-09 04:06 PM |
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I means interlaced and P means progressive. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 03:17 PM |
#43 |
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LOL |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:26 PM |
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Then you're probably best waiting a while. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 03:38 PM |
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Why is that Amazon's fault? |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 02:58 PM |
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Your kidding, right? |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 03:00 PM |
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Except in this case... you need to do some research before you sound off... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:05 PM |
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I'm not saying "anything" is "Amazon's" fault |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:07 PM |
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Ahhh.. yes you did. |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:20 PM |
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um |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:27 PM |
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EEEPPPPP!!!! |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:28 PM |
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LOL!! |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:33 PM |
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Cinematic Titanic is a good successor.. it's got a lot of the same feel... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:34 PM |
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So Target just opened their loading bay and there they were. |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 03:08 PM |
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Precisely my point... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:22 PM |
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Guess they should have made a better offer. |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 03:31 PM |
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The people on Amazon are :) |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:33 PM |
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DVD already is sharper than human vision. |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 02:58 PM |
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nope |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:09 PM |
#31 |
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Yeah, and they want us to do it again! |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 03:17 PM |
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Me either...and yes I have an HDTV... |
truebrit71 |
Dec-02-09 04:36 PM |
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That really depends on where your display is. |
EOTE |
Dec-02-09 03:11 PM |
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I never sit that close to the TV . Bad for ones eyes. |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 03:19 PM |
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That's a wives' tale. Parents made that up to get their kids out of the living room. |
Touchdown |
Dec-02-09 04:33 PM |
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You need your eyes checked. |
Touchdown |
Dec-02-09 04:24 PM |
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Not only is it not true. Resolution is only half the issue. |
Statistical |
Dec-02-09 04:31 PM |
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"Did you fret over the low resolution of VHS when that was first available?" |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-02-09 04:51 PM |
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No, not even! Witha great TV you get much better imaging. |
grahamhgreen |
Dec-03-09 10:20 AM |
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Get the sting-ray... |
TCJ70 |
Dec-02-09 02:59 PM |
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Sting-ray? |
Deep13 |
Dec-02-09 03:01 PM |
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We're calling blu-ray's sting-ray's... |
TCJ70 |
Dec-02-09 03:04 PM |
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That's got digital artifacting and 8 bit color resolution. It's also oversaturated with blue cast. |
Touchdown |
Dec-02-09 04:35 PM |
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Much higher resolution |
Occulus |
Dec-02-09 03:02 PM |
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Well... |
Andy823 |
Dec-02-09 03:03 PM |
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I bought a PS3 |
Johonny |
Dec-02-09 03:09 PM |
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Do you have a 1080p HD TV? |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Dec-02-09 03:11 PM |
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WELL |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:24 PM |
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Ya know, the next 3 weeks will be prime buying time... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:31 PM |
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perhaps when I get my tax refund...... |
CatWoman |
Dec-02-09 03:34 PM |
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You may want to watch for a deal where they combine a blue ray player with a new HD TV purchase |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Dec-02-09 03:48 PM |
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Star Trek DOES have a 2 disc standard DVD |
Cheap_Trick |
Dec-02-09 03:17 PM |
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Yes, the BD-LIVE that connects you to NASA is quite neat... n/m |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:25 PM |
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Sadly, I have a profile 1.1 player. |
Cheap_Trick |
Dec-02-09 03:54 PM |
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My parents can't tell the difference, but it's a huge difference to me. |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Dec-02-09 03:23 PM |
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Even my wife was blown away... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:27 PM |
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I won't even buy regular dvds anymore when the blu is available. |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Dec-02-09 04:08 PM |
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www.gohastings.com |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 04:35 PM |
#101 |
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thanks! i'll keep an eye on it. |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Dec-03-09 08:47 PM |
#153 |
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PS3 makes a good Blu Ray player, if you have a gamer in the household. nt |
Romulox |
Dec-02-09 03:31 PM |
#61 |
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Yup, I have a PS3 and a Panasonic player... both are good... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 03:32 PM |
#64 |
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*sneeze*ownload it *cough* |
951-Riverside |
Dec-02-09 03:38 PM |
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LOL |
harun |
Dec-02-09 03:55 PM |
#78 |
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I've never been a big fan of extras on DVDs |
fujiyama |
Dec-02-09 03:54 PM |
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all I need to know about blu-ray is my home theater geek gf doesn't give a fuck |
Sen. Walter Sobchak |
Dec-02-09 04:01 PM |
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Depend on when it was purchased the projector might not support 1080p. |
Statistical |
Dec-02-09 04:36 PM |
#104 |
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The projector is 1080p |
Sen. Walter Sobchak |
Dec-02-09 04:49 PM |
#106 |
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Well that explains it. |
Statistical |
Dec-02-09 04:55 PM |
#111 |
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she is paying for the service, just using alternative hardware |
Sen. Walter Sobchak |
Dec-02-09 06:03 PM |
#120 |
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ever notice sat channel like hbo cost a lot less than sum of dvds |
Statistical |
Dec-02-09 06:18 PM |
#122 |
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"time-shifting" is perfectly legal |
Sen. Walter Sobchak |
Dec-02-09 06:48 PM |
#126 |
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Not yet. Here's why: |
Deja Q |
Dec-02-09 04:14 PM |
#88 |
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er... couple points in there.... |
Rosco T. |
Dec-02-09 04:55 PM |
#112 |
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Wait a year when Blu-Ray is the same price as regular DVD hardware. |
DainBramaged |
Dec-02-09 04:15 PM |
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I just started watching prices. Here are my requirements. |
Gold Metal Flake |
Dec-02-09 04:15 PM |
#90 |
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Buy Nothing Day or no Buy Nothing Day |
omega minimo |
Dec-02-09 04:17 PM |
#93 |
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Hmmmm. Sounds like it's "Buy Nothing Week", now. |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-02-09 04:54 PM |
#110 |
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Priorities, Sir DeMonague |
omega minimo |
Dec-02-09 05:36 PM |
#116 |
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Well, if you want to get technical about it, it's more like being led by the eyeballs. |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-02-09 08:37 PM |
#127 |
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Your second attempt |
omega minimo |
Dec-03-09 12:22 AM |
#129 |
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And amazingly enough, it's still there. |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-03-09 02:34 PM |
#148 |
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Agreed! I just decided not to buy your browbeating bullshit. |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 12:48 AM |
#131 |
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There's no browbeating or bullshit, except yours. |
omega minimo |
Dec-03-09 01:19 AM |
#136 |
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I'm not hostile. I never said you were trying to control people. |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 01:49 AM |
#137 |
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Yet you're claiming the post was ""meant to demean anyone with an interest in this hobby." |
omega minimo |
Dec-03-09 02:04 AM |
#138 |
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I don't need a lesson on GD etiquette. You are thread farting. |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 02:21 AM |
#139 |
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I didn't claim anything about anyone or cast any judgment |
omega minimo |
Dec-03-09 02:23 AM |
#140 |
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Why do you keep bringing up oven cleaners? |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 02:30 AM |
#141 |
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Pure projection |
omega minimo |
Dec-03-09 02:40 AM |
#142 |
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Actually... this is pure projection... |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 02:48 AM |
#144 |
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"self importance to the extreme" |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-03-09 08:38 PM |
#151 |
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I just got rid of over 100 DVDs, so probably not. |
bbernardini |
Dec-02-09 04:40 PM |
#105 |
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Yes, Blu-Rays have far superior image and sound. |
Starbucks Anarchist |
Dec-02-09 04:51 PM |
#108 |
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Hell Yeah. But get a good HDTV first. |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-02-09 04:53 PM |
#109 |
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If you don't have a problem with the fact that it will be obsolete |
cornermouse |
Dec-02-09 04:59 PM |
#113 |
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I have Blu-Ray, rarely watch the extras |
HipChick |
Dec-02-09 05:39 PM |
#117 |
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Blu ray |
Robbins |
Dec-02-09 06:41 PM |
#125 |
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We've had BluRay since it came out. It was a gift to my husband |
Shell Beau |
Dec-02-09 08:52 PM |
#128 |
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I kind if disagree. SFX films are fun on BD, but i like the people discs on this. |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 02:44 AM |
#143 |
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We have bought many BluRay movies that would have been |
Shell Beau |
Dec-03-09 07:52 PM |
#150 |
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Yeah, I got burned on a couple. |
Touchdown |
Dec-04-09 12:24 AM |
#159 |
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We went vertical, the price was good more movies and that works just fine |
bridgit |
Dec-03-09 12:53 AM |
#132 |
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Im skipping Blu-ray - its not going to last in its current form |
FreeState |
Dec-03-09 12:56 AM |
#134 |
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It won't until 25+mbps downloads are available to 50% of the population. |
Touchdown |
Dec-03-09 02:55 AM |
#145 |
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Check the Sony PS3, it plays blu-rays and you get the game console.... IF you have a good HDTV, |
grahamhgreen |
Dec-03-09 10:25 AM |
#147 |
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the PS3 is better than most (if not all) standalone blu players. |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Dec-03-09 08:49 PM |
#154 |
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I am loving my PS3 with my 1080p 42" screen. |
L0oniX |
Dec-03-09 08:56 PM |
#156 |
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the Ps3 is soooo good. |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Dec-03-09 09:09 PM |
#157 |
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Whatever you decide, don't base your decision on |
chaplainM |
Dec-03-09 07:35 PM |
#149 |
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3 out of the 4 Trek movies I got on black friday are 7.1 |
Rosco T. |
Dec-04-09 03:03 AM |
#160 |
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Err, umm, uh |
chaplainM |
Dec-04-09 03:28 PM |
#161 |
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Our collection is online |
Omaha Steve |
Dec-03-09 08:42 PM |
#152 |
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Buy a PS3 and get a great gaming console as well as a Blue Ray player. |
L0oniX |
Dec-03-09 08:55 PM |
#155 |
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Blu-Ray is Quadraphonic in a sexier disguise. |
VOX |
Dec-04-09 09:09 PM |
#163 |
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Welcome to capitalism. |
Bucky |
Dec-04-09 09:11 PM |
#164 |
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It pisses me off they charge so much more for Blue Ray disks |
yodoobo |
Dec-04-09 09:36 PM |
#165 |
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