Awesome post. This should be stickied.

Originally Posted by mtxbass1 Of course. Idiots like ITDEFX are proof that people are going to complain about Sony when it's not even Sony's doing. No matter who puts out the technology, they're going to blame them instead of the producers of the content.

Dude, you really need to chill out. You are so PRO Sony fan boy. If you break it down to the basics, BR just uses other compression codecs on a higher storage disc.

Originally Posted by CocheseUGA Whatever you want to believe and whatever is the truth, Sony will, and does, take the flak for bad quality discs - whether it's their fault or not. For most people, Sony = Blu-ray, and vice-versa. So if there's a problem with BDs, Sony is going to catch hell for it.

This is true, because Sony is aggressively promoting BR with the Perfect Picture, Perfect Sound campaign. So everyone thinks BR=Sony/PS3=BR/Sony=$$$.
If they drop that misleading campaign, then all will be good.
Sony is taking a cut from all these studios when they release a movie on THEIR FORMAT (sony's). I can't remember the site, but it was enough to realize why BR discs are either twice or three times more expensive then the DVD counter part. Some people are starting to think that SD-DVD's are getting the shaft these days because they want people to buy BR's more. They should be more actively involved with the QA on these discs. Do you have any idea how much it costs to duplicate all those discs, only to find out a few days/weeks later that there are glitches then have to go back and fix it (if it can be fixed) and have to duplicate a new master??!?!
I raither have a movie take 6 months to come out on BR with zero glitches or problems vs having a movie that came out in 3 months with glitches.

Originally Posted by CocheseUGA You should probably take a break.

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by VipFREAK I couldn't believe it, but it makes sense. Can't take an avatar sized pic and make it 1080p quality. I wonder how they get around that or if they are just praying the average consumer continues to be oblivious to it?

I don't know if you understand this, what does avatar sized pictures have to do with anything? Film can actually store MORE information than 1080p.

I got a used copy of Pirates of the Caribbean, what do I do to exchange it? Also what is a framing problem exactly, is it easily noticable? I haven't watched the movie yet, but I would like to go ahead and get a copy with no problems.

Thanks for compiling the list... Has anyone else noticed that the Italian Job is extremely grainy... It bothered me so much I couldn't watch the entire film.

Originally Posted by deluxeg I don't know if you understand this, what does avatar sized pictures have to do with anything? Film can actually store MORE information than 1080p.

I'm talking about scaling you idiot... Not storage.

Dang, I have Enter the Dragon.

Haven't popped it in since I got it though. It just goes to show how much I take a title being on blu-ray for granted--one should never assume PQ is going to be "better" just cause it's on the HD format. >_<

Originally Posted by Lethal04 I got a used copy of Pirates of the Caribbean, what do I do to exchange it? Also what is a framing problem exactly, is it easily noticable? I haven't watched the movie yet, but I would like to go ahead and get a copy with no problems.

Pirates framing problem illustrated:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...TC_Blu-ray/927

Exchange program:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/1219

Guess I need to check my copy of Blade Runner.

Awesome thread, Ruined!

Originally Posted by VipFREAK I'm talking about scaling you idiot... Not storage.

I am not talking about storage either I am talking about picture information ie. resolution. Film is a higher resolution than 1080p so what scaling are you talking about? It's not like they are selling upconverted DVD's as blu-ray discs.

this is a real issue for people without the right equipement yet. I dont yet own a HDMI compatible reciever to enjoy the HD audio codecs and I own Die Hard 2 with no way to test.

Should I replace it anyway?

Originally Posted by thewatcher this is a real issue for people without the right equipement yet. I dont yet own a HDMI compatible reciever to enjoy the HD audio codecs and I own Die Hard 2 with no way to test. Should I replace it anyway?

Fox has no replacement available yet, and all copies are affected. The only way to get a fixed DH2 is to import the regionfree UK or AUS versions. But you can put your name on the list in case for if/when Fox sends out replacements.

Originally Posted by Ruined Judge for yourself: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1103757 Left side is the "fathead" stretched Blu-ray, Right side is a proper aspect ratio HDTV broadcast. Really obvious on the last couple of pics w/ the lady in the red sweater. Also, lots of EE on this title.

Thanks for the post. I appreciate it.

Thanks for making this thread. I'm sure I'll find the information very useful in the future (when I have money).

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Wow awesome thread Ruined!

Any word on the Young Guns issue? I picked this up on sale @ $10 without researching it.

Originally Posted by h3llbring3r Any word on the Young Guns issue? I picked this up on sale @ $10 without researching it.

As far as I know there has been no correction.

Originally Posted by Ruined As far as I know there has been no correction.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU . . . oh well, only $10 for a movie I ALREADY OWNED ON DVD. Glad I saw the post on POTC, I almost bought that one.