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CocheseUGA
06-20-2007, 07:54 PM
Want to pick this up for a super cheap-ass price, preferably at $100 or lower. Good luck, I know, but if you run across one for this price, I want it.
Chris in Cali
06-20-2007, 08:09 PM
If you absolutely must go HD DVD, I'd recommend spending the extra $$$ and getting the HD-A2 standalone.
bmsdaddy
06-20-2007, 08:22 PM
Best chance would be trolling your local Sams Club. People have sometimes been getting them for less than $80 or $90 but it is a HUGE YMMV. Seems to happen most when they only have one left.
CocheseUGA
06-20-2007, 08:48 PM
If you absolutely must go HD DVD, I'd recommend spending the extra $$$ and getting the HD-A2 standalone.

That's why I'm going the cheap route: I'm betting BR wins out. But, there are some great titles that are HD-DVD, and I will also need something to upscale my standard DVDs. I don't mind using this until I can afford a PS3. BUT, it has to be around that price point of $100. Like you said, I could wait until someone has the A2 for $200 again. I don't really want to spend that much.
Chris in Cali
06-20-2007, 08:56 PM
That's why I'm going the cheap route: I'm betting BR wins out. But, there are some great titles that are HD-DVD, and I will also need something to upscale my standard DVDs. I don't mind using this until I can afford a PS3. BUT, it has to be around that price point of $100. Like you said, I could wait until someone has the A2 for $200 again. I don't really want to spend that much.


The add-on won't upscaling your DVDs unless you have an Elite. I don't know if that $40 off $199 coupon still works, but if it does you could use that at Circuit City to get the add-on plus you'll get three free movies.
Treythalomew
06-20-2007, 09:09 PM
Your dvds are only upscaled if you have a VGA or HDMI connection. You don't need the add-on for upscaling either.
CocheseUGA
06-20-2007, 11:33 PM
Your dvds are only upscaled if you have a VGA or HDMI connection. You don't need the add-on for upscaling either.

I believe the TV I am looking at has VGA. And with the way 360s are going, good chance I'll have to replace/upgrade anyways.
CHARYODA
06-20-2007, 11:42 PM
Good luck finding one for that price. I bought mine with the first 2 free movie offer at circuit city about a month and a half ago now and I love it. The Matrix looks great.

As for upscaling I have a normal model hooked up via a VGA cable and it does in deed upscale images.

Again I wish you sincere luck with this because I know it'll be a little tricky (Could you use an EB edge card to knock their used price down?)
SteveMcQ
06-20-2007, 11:48 PM
I believe the TV I am looking at has VGA. And with the way 360s are going, good chance I'll have to replace/upgrade anyways.Which is why I suggest going for the add-on to lessen the wear and tear on your system.
CocheseUGA
06-20-2007, 11:58 PM
Which is why I suggest going for the add-on to lessen the wear and tear on your system.

Bingo. Plus, I can hook it up to my computer.

I might try Sams Club tomorrow for the hell of it. Need milk anyways.
Layd Dly
06-21-2007, 12:36 AM
i just picked mine up at circuit city, they are giving away 2 free hd-dvd movies up to 59.98 value. so to me that only makes it $140, so for $200 bucks i have an hd dvd player with 3 hd-dvd movies.

http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/10344-2/P6200244.JPG
tarouza
06-21-2007, 01:46 AM
you can use the BB movie coupon and get it for 80 bucks after the reward zone certificates
Koggit
06-21-2007, 01:55 AM
That's why I'm going the cheap route: I'm betting BR wins out. But, there are some great titles that are HD-DVD, and I will also need something to upscale my standard DVDs. I don't mind using this until I can afford a PS3. BUT, it has to be around that price point of $100. Like you said, I could wait until someone has the A2 for $200 again. I don't really want to spend that much.

DVD quality on the Xbox 360 is awful, it's sad to imagine anyone with a HDTV using it as their primary DVD decoder.


Edit: Take a look at this (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2088533,00.asp) review of X360's DVD playback. Just get a cheap upconverting player (easily sub $100) and hold off on HD until you can afford an A2.
CocheseUGA
06-21-2007, 08:45 AM
DVD quality on the Xbox 360 is awful, it's sad to imagine anyone with a HDTV using it as their primary DVD decoder.


Edit: Take a look at this (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2088533,00.asp) review of X360's DVD playback. Just get a cheap upconverting player (easily sub $100) and hold off on HD until you can afford an A2.

I read the replies to that article, most of which say the article is complete crap. No VGA use, no HD-DVD use, and use of crappy DVDs. Needless to say I'm not put off from it.

tarouza: details please, because I have no idea what you are talking about.
tarouza
06-21-2007, 09:14 AM
in the DVD thread there is a coupon to get 6000 reward zone points with teh purchase of 2 dvd's 14.99 or more. 1000 rz points = $20 gift certificate. so buy the 2 dvd's, get the 6000 points and use the $120 in rewardzone gift certificates towards the HD dvd player
CocheseUGA
06-21-2007, 10:03 AM
I'm not sure I'd even waste the time trying that.
richieyoo
06-21-2007, 10:12 AM
Isn't there only one person that it worked for? And you have to call and argue for it.
Stryffe2004
06-21-2007, 10:35 AM
I read the replies to that article, most of which say the article is complete crap. No VGA use, no HD-DVD use, and use of crappy DVDs. Needless to say I'm not put off from it.

tarouza: details please, because I have no idea what you are talking about.

The 360 is still one of only a few that can do 1080p so, you get a bit of future proofing. I have mine hooked to the TV through VGA and it looks very good.
JJCobb
06-21-2007, 11:15 AM
your mileage may vary
JJCobb
06-21-2007, 11:22 AM
Also check the Secrets DVD benchmarks-
InvaderZim
06-21-2007, 11:26 AM
If you absolutely must go HD DVD, I'd recommend spending the extra $$$ and getting the HD-A2 standalone.

Agree 100%. Get a standalone. The Hd-A2 is a really nice player.
JJCobb
06-21-2007, 11:41 AM
Huge is not a great word to use there, but simply meaning huge differences from store to store.
InvaderZim
06-21-2007, 12:33 PM
Oh I get it. YMMV = You may or may not get the deal at the given store?


Also, is this (http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=122&utm_id=17&ref=pricegrabber&utm_source=PriceGrabber&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBHDA2&sku=TBHDA2)deal any good on the a2?

I have never heard of that company. Check Amazon, Fry's, Best Buy, CCity... places like that. Amazon has it for 298 shipped. Also, remember to send in for your 5 free dvd's.