HD DVD thread - Toshiba: HD DVD DISCONTINUED, REPAIR/SUPPORT CONTINUES, NO BLU PLANS

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[quote name='Sporadic']Well, that's right 25,08 Euros = $36.27

Again shipping is a fucking bitch unless you get more than one title. The more titles you get the more the mean comes down.[/quote]

Ah ok...so they are counting the price pre-shipping...I'll just go through XploitedCinema.com then. Thanks for the clearup Sporadic.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Ah ok...so they are counting the price pre-shipping...I'll just go through XploitedCinema.com then. Thanks for the clearup Sporadic.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, all of the prices in that thread are before shipping.

If you order alot of titles from a foriegn Amazon, you can usually beat Xploited's price but if you are only getting 1, Xploited is your best bet.
 
People are reporting that if you bought the HD-DVD drive at Best Buy LAST week with the 2 free HD-DVDS, you can take your receipt back and get a third for free. I'm tempted to try, but I don't want to push my luck as my two free were BOX-SETS.
 
[quote name='doubledown']People are reporting that if you bought the HD-DVD drive at Best Buy LAST week with the 2 free HD-DVDS, you can take your receipt back and get a third for free. I'm tempted to try, but I don't want to push my luck as my two free were BOX-SETS.[/quote]

Yeah...I heard its not working on the people who got in on the boxsets...it only deducts $35 off per boxset.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Yeah...I heard its not working on the people who got in on the boxsets...it only deducts $35 off per boxset.[/QUOTE]

Well, my boxsets were FREE, so how would it deduct anything? Not a big deal, as I probably won't even try this, I was jsut curious.
 
[quote name='doubledown']Well, my boxsets were FREE, so how would it deduct anything? Not a big deal, as I probably won't even try this, I was jsut curious.[/quote]

They would have to do a "return/rebuy" transaction. Once they try to resell your boxsets, it would only deduct $35...someone mentioned this on another thread either here or over at highdefdigest's forums
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']They would have to do a "return/rebuy" transaction. Once they try to resell your boxsets, it would only deduct $35...someone mentioned this on another thread either here or over at highdefdigest's forums[/QUOTE]

Thank you, I get it now...oh well, not a big deal.
 
[quote name='doubledown']Thank you, I get it now...oh well, not a big deal.[/QUOTE]

I just made a thread about this whole thing. I got a $35 giftcard and I got 3 boxsets. It's worth trying out.
 
Fantastic, today marks the 5th movie Warner has sent me from a canceled order.

No charges yet and the customer service people told me to just keep them because it's canceled in the system, no charges should appear and if I did send them back I would have to pay shipping since I open the UPS box.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Fantastic, today marks the 5th movie Warner has sent me from a canceled order.

No charges yet and the customer service people told me to just keep them because it's canceled in the system, no charges should appear and if I did send them back I would have to pay shipping since I open the UPS box.[/quote]

Wow, dude that's awsome, what movies did they send you so far?
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Wow, dude that's awsome, what movies did they send you so far?[/QUOTE]

Not so awesome since they will probably charge me some time in the future and I replaced the order after I canceled the first so most of these are just duplicates.

Movies sent so far: A Room With A View, The Wild Bunch, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket: Deluxe Edition and Eyes Wide Shut
 
I got a card in the mail from the 5 free offer .

Thank you for your recent purchase of Microsoft's XBOX 360 HD DVD player, we are confident that your new product will provide an exciting new high definition movie experience.

However, we regrettably must inform you that there has been a delay in the processing of your claim for the free HD DVD movie promotion. Our supplier has informed us that additional stock will be received shortly. Every attempt will be made to ship your order by the revised shipping date, shown below on this card.

If you do not wish to wait and prefer to cancel, please detach and return the above prepaid postcard and we wiil promptly cancel your order.

________________________________________________________

1 Apollo 13 DVD 11/25/2007
1 Casablanca 11/25/2007
1 Sky Captain 11/25/2007
1 Blazing Saddles 11/25/2007
1 U-571 11/25/2007

________________________________________________________

Thank You For Your Patience And Cooperation, Keep This Card For Record
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Yeah , like I'm going to cancel the 5 free movies .
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Fantastic, today marks the 5th movie Warner has sent me from a canceled order.[/QUOTE]

Yep - I just got Full Metal Jacket SE today myself, from a cancelled order.

I'm not ordering through Warner ever again, although if they want to continue to send me free movies from past orders, that's fine with me.
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Not so awesome since they will probably charge me some time in the future and I replaced the order after I canceled the first so most of these are just duplicates.

Movies sent so far: A Room With A View, The Wild Bunch, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket: Deluxe Edition and Eyes Wide Shut[/quote]

Yeah, but if you want to fight it, you have a cancellation confirmation and its not like they have proof of delivery by signature from you so you could just keep them ;)
 
[quote name='Sporadic']Not so awesome since they will probably charge me some time in the future and I replaced the order after I canceled the first so most of these are just duplicates.

Movies sent so far: A Room With A View, The Wild Bunch, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket: Deluxe Edition and Eyes Wide Shut[/QUOTE]

Hey I might be interested if that FMJ is a dupe. You know, add it to the other one.

Let me know.
 
[quote name='doubledown']What does it say....blocked at work for me.


On a side note, watched Chuck & Larry on the HD-DVD drive last night. Glad it was a rental. Seemed like a big propaganda movie....a bit annoying.[/QUOTE]

Stringer declares stalemate in Blu-ray war
The Sony CEO says that the HD DVD and Blu-ray video formats are locked in a battle neither can win.

Sony's PlayStation 3 console also allows gamers to play Blu-ray movies, in competition with the HD DVD format favoured by Microsoft.

The two have been locked in their own format war, fighting to be the consumer's choice after the current favourite, DVD. HD DVD is backed by Toshiba and Microsoft, Blu-ray by Sony and Panasonic.

In June, major video rental store Blockbuster said it would be opting for Blu-ray in stores, and many would not be selling the HD DVD format at all. The company cited the fact that the PlayStation 3 uses Blu-ray as one of the reasons for its decision. In August, it was reported that Blu-ray was outselling HD DVD by 2-to-1.

However, also in August, major motion picture company Paramount Pictures decided to back HD DVD, and ceased production of most of its Blu-ray movies.

Howard Stringer, Sony's CEO, told the AP news agency that he believes the two formats are now at a stalemate, "It's been a difficult fight. We were trying to win on the merits, which we were doing for a while, until Paramount changed sides." However, Stringer said that he believed it was mainly a matter of prestige, and that it would ultimately not matter which format won out in the end.

He also said that he wished he could travel back in time to before he was made CEO of the company, when he believes there was a chance to unite the camps into one format.
 
anyone picking up any movies at deepdiscount..

im looking around to see what i find..
i might jump on shooter and carlitos way

so chuck and larry is not worth it huh? it got a 1 star from hidefdifest for movie... ouch
i just want to see biel's ass
 
Chuck and Larry was funny as hell and actually has a pro-gay message. I'm not sure WTF HDD was smoking with their review. I say blind buy it.
 
[quote name='Ruined']Chuck and Larry was funny as hell and actually has a pro-gay message. I'm not sure WTF HDD was smoking with their review. I say blind buy it.[/QUOTE]

Yes, it does have a Pro-Gay message...but almost TOO much. It almost preaches to you. I still say watch it...it was funny in some parts, laugh out loud actually....but the movie as a whole was not that great. Biel's ass was nice of course.
 
I am sorry but does anyone know where I can get the Harry Potter HD DVD set for cheap?

I remember the WB store had it with a coupon but I can't go through 150 pages looking for it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated so I can get this for my Wife for Christmas.

Thank you!
 
[quote name='Ruined']Chuck and Larry was funny as hell and actually has a pro-gay message. I'm not sure WTF HDD was smoking with their review. I say blind buy it.[/QUOTE]


i.e. rental at best. And only if you are an adam sandler fan (I'm not).

:lol:
 
Whoda thunk it ?

The Sony CEO says that the HD DVD and Blu-ray video formats are locked in a battle neither can win.

Sony's PlayStation 3 console also allows gamers to play Blu-ray movies, in competition with the HD DVD format favoured by Microsoft.

The two have been locked in their own format war, fighting to be the consumer's choice after the current favourite, DVD. HD DVD is backed by Toshiba and Microsoft, Blu-ray by Sony and Panasonic.

In June, major video rental store Blockbuster said it would be opting for Blu-ray in stores, and many would not be selling the HD DVD format at all. The company cited the fact that the PlayStation 3 uses Blu-ray as one of the reasons for its decision. In August, it was reported that Blu-ray was outselling HD DVD by 2-to-1.

However, also in August, major motion picture company Paramount Pictures decided to back HD DVD, and ceased production of most of its Blu-ray movies.

Howard Stringer, Sony's CEO, told the AP news agency that he believes the two formats are now at a stalemate, "It's been a difficult fight. We were trying to win on the merits, which we were doing for a while, until Paramount changed sides." However, Stringer said that he believed it was mainly a matter of prestige, and that it would ultimately not matter which format won out in the end.

He also said that he wished he could travel back in time to before he was made CEO of the company, when he believes there was a chance to unite the camps into one format.
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source Gamespot.com news
 
hehe, same article is at the end of last page Rich. =)

Would be nice if Blockbuster B&M's start carrying HD too. It's fantastic having one right across the street when I've got the craving for something new.
 
Sony in 2006: HD DVD will die when Blu-Ray arrives.

Sony in January 2007: HD DVD will be dead in 6 months.

Sony in Summer 2007: HD DVD will be dead this fall.

Sony in Fall 2007: Uh, neither can win. It doesn't matter who wins.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']Sony in 2006: HD DVD will die when Blu-Ray arrives.

Sony in January 2007: HD DVD will be dead in 6 months.

Sony in Summer 2007: HD DVD will be dead this fall.

Sony in Fall 2007: Uh, neither can win. It doesn't matter who wins.[/quote]

:applause: That's an awesome post and should be posted on the format war thread.
 
You can get a dual format player/burner for your computer for only $275. I doubt standalones would be anywhere that cheap for a long time.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I wish Imports would get cheaper. I just spend $90 on Equilibrium and Ghost Rider...sigh...I need help, I spend too much.[/QUOTE]

:nottalking: :nottalking:


Seriously Linkin, if you're spending that much each time you import movies, why not get a blu ray player?

(not trying to knock HD DVD)
 
[quote name='anomynous']:nottalking: :nottalking:


Seriously Linkin, if you're spending that much each time you import movies, why not get a blu ray player?

(not trying to knock HD DVD)[/quote]

I'm too deep in this "war" I want HD DVD to win so I help out any way I can. Also I can't justify spending $400-500 on a PS3 when I know all I'll use it for is Pixar movies and Ratchet & Clank.
 
[quote name='Bezerker']You can get a dual format player/burner for your computer for only $275. I doubt standalones would be anywhere that cheap for a long time.[/QUOTE]

Link?
 
[quote name='Bezerker']You can get a dual format player/burner for your computer for only $275. I doubt standalones would be anywhere that cheap for a long time.[/QUOTE]


I wonder if you could Frankenstein that in the HD add-on...
 
Tideland is up at Xploited

$31.95

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/ti...e-p-13059.html

Fans of the movie should get this one since it isn't cropped like the American release.

[quote name='LinkinPrime']I wish Imports would get cheaper. I just spend $90 on Equilibrium and Ghost Rider...sigh...I need help, I spend too much.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I know what you mean.

Although I could get a Blu-Ray player, alot of my imports aren't avaliable on either format in America yet (Band Of Brothers, Machinist, Serpico, etc)

[quote name='thrustbucket']Link?[/QUOTE]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136133

http://www.ncixus.com/products/index.php?sku=26553
 
Sporadic's got em. NCIXUS had it for $275 earlier this week, i guess its dead.

Still, if your comp can handle it, well worth it. Just throw in a DVI-> HDMI cable (or whatever you use) and hook it up to your HDTV.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I'm too deep in this "war" I want HD DVD to win so I help out any way I can. Also I can't justify spending $400-500 on a PS3 when I know all I'll use it for is Pixar movies and Ratchet & Clank.[/QUOTE]

Yea, I feel the same way wanting to buy HD DVD instead of Blu Ray, but all the recent sales on blu ray and wanting some exclusives that aren't coming to HD DVD overseas, i ended up buying a PS3 20 gig for $300 from craigslist.

I made it a year being exclusive tho
 
[quote name='GizmoGC']Jessica Biel in "Chuck and Larry'....YUMMY[/quote]

your gonna make me order it...


and i just got prompted for an update.... whats up?
 
[quote name='guyver2077']your gonna make me order it...


and i just got prompted for an update.... whats up?[/QUOTE]

It's just a title compatibility update for upcoming titles.
 
[quote name='Bezerker']Sporadic's got em. NCIXUS had it for $275 earlier this week, i guess its dead.

Still, if your comp can handle it, well worth it. Just throw in a DVI-> HDMI cable (or whatever you use) and hook it up to your HDTV.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I've been watching them like a hawk for my dad. If I can get him neutral for $300 that would be well worth it so I don't have to field questions like "so when is Wild Hogs/Spiderman/etc coming out on HD"
 
According to a Toshiba rep at an AVS HD DVD meetup yesterday in Toronto, the A2 is now discontinued.


[quote name='LinkinPrime']:applause: That's an awesome post and should be posted on the format war thread.[/QUOTE]
Eh, I would, but I get enough riled up Blutards at AVS. I don't even really watch the format war thread here.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']Eh, I would, but I get enough riled up Blutards at AVS. I don't even really watch the format war thread here.[/QUOTE]

I took the liberty .;)
[quote name='Richlough']I know you'll enjoy reading this .;)

[quote name='KaneRobot']Sony in 2006: HD DVD will die when Blu-Ray arrives.

Sony in January 2007: HD DVD will be dead in 6 months.

Sony in Summer 2007: HD DVD will be dead this fall.

Sony in Fall 2007: Uh, neither can win. It doesn't matter who wins.[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='guyver2077']your gonna make me order it...


and i just got prompted for an update.... whats up?[/QUOTE]

I got the update too [no duh] .
Anyone know what specifically was updated ?
 
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