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Nielsb90 · 10-22-2008, 01:44 PM

Im thinking about importing Poltergeist from the US.. How does this Digibook packaging look? Have never seen one, could someone please post their own pics im kind of curious

Seems like people hate this packaging so would check it out before ordering...

master_8ball · 10-22-2008, 01:55 PM

I got Poltergeist and I liked the digibook, not sure why some dont.... Was done well, pictures inside look good, had some neat trivia about the film, pages are thick and the whole package doesnt seem cheap... And I must add that this movie looked amazing on blu... The scenes with the white noise form the tv were almost mesmerizing... But I did find that the sound was rather quite, I had to turn the volume up on my receiver more than usual...

I also have the Natural Born Killers digibook which was very well done as well...

ThingontheFloor · 10-22-2008, 02:03 PM

I don't have any pics, but I do have the Dirty Harry, Natural Born Killers, and Bonnie and Clyde books. Fortunately, they are sturdy and made out of hard cardboard, like a hardcover book, but they stick out way too much in a collection. Too tall, come out a little much, but if you're not extremely anal about your collection, they're fine.

They look nice together however if you have a few of them and don't mind not having your entire collection in alphabetical order.

Nielsb90 · 10-22-2008, 02:09 PM

So theire actualle bigger than other BD?? Sounds weird.. But nice to hear that their quality!

remmers33 · 10-22-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Im thinking about importing Poltergeist from the US.. How does this Digibook packaging look? Have never seen one, could someone please post their own pics im kind of curious

Seems like people hate this packaging so would check it out before ordering...

Have a look at Close Encounters as that has been released across Europe as a digibook - hope this helps

stow123 · 10-22-2008, 03:26 PM

im looking forward to buying my first digi book early next year when the matrix comes out as i dont like the second and third matrix films .The first for me on its own is a classic film and the ending is fine too it dosent need a sequel.

Nielsb90 · 10-22-2008, 05:07 PM

Can somebody post a pic of a digibook next to a regular BD?

jwalmz · 10-22-2008, 06:02 PM

Poltergeist is the only digibook I own. I really wouldn't have an issue with digibooks if the dimensions were the same as a normal BD case.

For the life of me I don't understand why they make them taller and a little wider?? They stick out on my shelf and it kinda bugs me.

On the plus side, as mentioned earlier, the pictures and trivia are kind of cool.

Sorry I dont have any pictures to post, but if you don't mind your collection being a little askew then go ahead and pick up Poltergeist--great flick with solid quality.

Rhylliam · 10-22-2008, 06:46 PM

I have the Poltergeist, How the West Was Won(thicker 2-disc case) and Bonnie & Clyde(hd dvd) digibooks, and they are nice. They are the same height as my HD DVD box sets like The Matrix Collection, Ocean's 11-13 & Heroes: Seas. 1, so I have them on my shelf with those. I hope they release a bunch more!

AaronSCH · 10-23-2008, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Im thinking about importing Poltergeist from the US.. How does this Digibook packaging look? Have never seen one, could someone please post their own pics im kind of curious

Seems like people hate this packaging so would check it out before ordering...

I imported mine from the UK to get the keep case instead. The images on the digi book covers are destined to develop dull areas from shelf wear. Mine will always look new—just replace the keep case.

Ginger Balls · 10-23-2008, 03:51 AM

I love the digibook packaging.

I've bought all of the titles so far.

Bonnie & Clyde
Dirty Harry
Natural Born Killers
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
How The West Was One
Potergeist
JFK (preordered)
Shawshank Redemption (preordered)
Amadeus (soon to be preordered)
Matrix (soon to be preordered)

Am I missing any?

online365daysayear · 10-23-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginger Balls

I love the digibook packaging.

I've bought all of the titles so far.

Bonnie & Clyde
Dirty Harry
Natural Born Killers
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
How The West Was One
Potergeist
JFK (preordered)
Shawshank Redemption (preordered)
Amadeus (soon to be preordered)
Matrix (soon to be preordered)

Am I missing any?

That is all of them for now. As soon as I have enough of them I will dedicate an entire shelf to them so they do not look out of place.

Nielsb90 · 10-23-2008, 05:00 AM

Think im gonna go for it

Thanks for all the pics !

rev.and.ride · 10-24-2008, 12:28 PM

In the digibook packaging, do the discs themselves have a plastic tray that they rest in, or are the kept in cardboard stock sleeves? I worry about the discs getting scratched when they are taken out or put away.

hostelmovies · 10-24-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rev.and.ride

In the digibook packaging, do the discs themselves have a plastic tray that they rest in, or are the kept in cardboard stock sleeves? I worry about the discs getting scratched when they are taken out or put away.

Plastic Tray. Nice case. Just toooooo big.

hostelmovies · 10-24-2008, 12:47 PM

I like the fact that they are bringing back the deluxe packaging. Remember when little books came with almost all DVD's. Seems like years ago. Now, you can't even get a titlecard anymore.

I hate the size. Thats the only thing. The books are great and have some cool stuff in them.

Grubert · 10-24-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Im thinking about importing Poltergeist from the US.. How does this Digibook packaging look? Have never seen one, could someone please post their own pics im kind of curious

Seems like people hate this packaging so would check it out before ordering...

Look at this photo gallery on Natural Born Killers here:

http://www.zonadvd.com/modules.php?n...icle&artid=859

10-22-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Digibooks Im thinking about importing Poltergeist from the US.. How does this Digibook packaging look? Have never seen one, could someone please post their own pics im kind of curious Seems like people hate this packaging so would check it out before ordering...

10-23-2008, 03:51 AM	#11
Ginger Balls Junior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Chicago 4K collection:354 Blu-ray collection:4056 DVD collection:817 Blu-ray reviews:19	I love the digibook packaging. I've bought all of the titles so far. Bonnie & Clyde Dirty Harry Natural Born Killers One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest How The West Was One Potergeist JFK (preordered) Shawshank Redemption (preordered) Amadeus (soon to be preordered) Matrix (soon to be preordered) Am I missing any? Last edited by Ginger Balls; 10-23-2008 at 03:57 AM.

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10-22-2008, 01:55 PM	#2
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I got Poltergeist and I liked the digibook, not sure why some dont.... Was done well, pictures inside look good, had some neat trivia about the film, pages are thick and the whole package doesnt seem cheap... And I must add that this movie looked amazing on blu... The scenes with the white noise form the tv were almost mesmerizing... But I did find that the sound was rather quite, I had to turn the volume up on my receiver more than usual... I also have the Natural Born Killers digibook which was very well done as well...

10-22-2008, 02:03 PM	#3
ThingontheFloor Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:331	I don't have any pics, but I do have the Dirty Harry, Natural Born Killers, and Bonnie and Clyde books. Fortunately, they are sturdy and made out of hard cardboard, like a hardcover book, but they stick out way too much in a collection. Too tall, come out a little much, but if you're not extremely anal about your collection, they're fine. They look nice together however if you have a few of them and don't mind not having your entire collection in alphabetical order.

10-22-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	So theire actualle bigger than other BD?? Sounds weird.. But nice to hear that their quality!

10-22-2008, 03:26 PM	#6
stow123 Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:yorkshire england Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2	im looking forward to buying my first digi book early next year when the matrix comes out as i dont like the second and third matrix films .The first for me on its own is a classic film and the ending is fine too it dosent need a sequel.

10-22-2008, 05:07 PM	#7
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Can somebody post a pic of a digibook next to a regular BD?

10-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#8
jwalmz Member Member since:Sep 2007	Poltergeist is the only digibook I own. I really wouldn't have an issue with digibooks if the dimensions were the same as a normal BD case. For the life of me I don't understand why they make them taller and a little wider?? They stick out on my shelf and it kinda bugs me. On the plus side, as mentioned earlier, the pictures and trivia are kind of cool. Sorry I dont have any pictures to post, but if you don't mind your collection being a little askew then go ahead and pick up Poltergeist--great flick with solid quality.

10-22-2008, 06:46 PM	#9
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1499 Blu-ray collection:9004 DVD collection:9438 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	I have the Poltergeist, How the West Was Won(thicker 2-disc case) and Bonnie & Clyde(hd dvd) digibooks, and they are nice. They are the same height as my HD DVD box sets like The Matrix Collection, Ocean's 11-13 & Heroes: Seas. 1, so I have them on my shelf with those. I hope they release a bunch more!

10-23-2008, 05:00 AM	#13
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Think im gonna go for it Thanks for all the pics !

10-24-2008, 12:28 PM	#14
rev.and.ride Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Washington, DC Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:104 iTunes collection:189 Blu-ray reviews: 5	In the digibook packaging, do the discs themselves have a plastic tray that they rest in, or are the kept in cardboard stock sleeves? I worry about the discs getting scratched when they are taken out or put away.

10-24-2008, 12:47 PM	#16
hostelmovies Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Rochester, MN Home Theater Gallery:52 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:2	I like the fact that they are bringing back the deluxe packaging. Remember when little books came with almost all DVD's. Seems like years ago. Now, you can't even get a titlecard anymore. I hate the size. Thats the only thing. The books are great and have some cool stuff in them.

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