Did I commit a violation? - Blu-ray Forum

phlydude · 10-22-2009, 08:30 PM

I bought a Toshiba TV...

Newegg was running a Columbus Day sale and the 37" REGZA LCD was just a shade under $500...I had been looking for a 37"-40" reasonable TV for the bedroom and this one was in my tolerance level cost-wise....

TOSHIBA REGZA 37" ThinLine 720p LCD HDTV w/ CineSpeed - 37CV510U

It has good color and looks OK aesthetically.

But being the evil competitor, did I commit a mortal sin?

Sylin · 10-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phlydude

I bought a Toshiba TV...

Newegg was running a Columbus Day sale and the 37" REGZA LCD was just a shade under $500...I had been looking for a 37"-40" reasonable TV for the bedroom and this one was in my tolerance level cost-wise....

TOSHIBA REGZA 37" ThinLine 720p LCD HDTV w/ CineSpeed - 37CV510U

It has good color and looks OK aesthetically.

But being the evil competitor, did I commit a mortal sin?

Toshiba TV's are excellent. I've never known anyone to be dissatisfied with one.

Besides, I think we've all forgiven them for that whole "You Know What" fiasco a few years back.

detector19 · 10-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Not all that bad, nice price...

Ashamed Pegasus · 10-22-2009, 08:37 PM

We will forgive you only if your Phillies beat the Yankees...

phlydude · 10-22-2009, 08:46 PM

Went 2 for 3 in Yankee Stadium earlier and the one loss and one win were blown saves by Lidge - he seems to have settled in a bit and and built his confidence

But A-Rod is going to be trouble...he finally showed up for the post season

Mahatma · 10-22-2009, 09:05 PM

Don't understand why HD-DVD is considered bad.Same storage capasity and with NO region coding.Think we lost out with blue ray,but that's the way the cookie crunbles sometimes

Blu-Runner · 10-22-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahatma

Don't understand why HD-DVD is considered bad.Same storage capasity and with NO region coding.Think we lost out with blue ray,but that's the way the cookie crunbles sometimes

kevinbr100 · 10-22-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahatma

Don't understand why HD-DVD is considered bad.Same storage capasity and with NO region coding.Think we lost out with blue ray,but that's the way the cookie crunbles sometimes

haha, u couldnt resist could u?

Propellarhead9 · 10-22-2009, 09:13 PM

I'm glad i waited out that war. I was originally leaning towards HD-DVD because of my 360 but decided not to. Smart thinking on my part, I would have been pissed if i bought a bunch just to have the format die so quickly.

Uniquely · 10-22-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Propellarhead9

I'm glad i waited out that war. I was originally leaning towards HD-DVD because of my 360 but decided not to. Smart thinking on my part, I would have been pissed if i bought a bunch just to have the format die so quickly.

I actually bought a bunch AFTER the format died. HD movies for less than $5 a pop.... what's to lose?

Propellarhead9 · 10-22-2009, 09:31 PM

I had considered that when I found a couple companies that make super drives that play both formats.

aramis109 · 10-22-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahatma

Don't understand why HD-DVD is considered bad.Same storage capasity and with NO region coding.Think we lost out with blue ray,but that's the way the cookie crunbles sometimes

The only good thing was the region coding. HD-DVD was the first HD format I got to see, and I was blown away, but at this point anyone arguing for HD-DVD is just trolling or a blind fanboy. Sony and Disney have honestly done an amazing job getting BD into mainstream much quicker than DVD was.

As far as Toshiba sets... every time I see one in a store, it sticks out to me. Seems to have a great picture. As long as you're happy with the set, that's all that matters.

xneox · 10-22-2009, 11:35 PM

I've owned two Toshiba CRT tvs for a few years and absolutely love them...one is a 1080i HDTV and the picture is fantastic. I think they make a top-end display.

If I'm ever in the market for LCD, Toshiba will be my first look. I won't buy Samsung, and Sony is a bit pricey (along with some annoying company practices themselves...enough with the proprietary memory...get on board with SD for Christsake).

BLUCanadian · 10-22-2009, 11:54 PM

My first HDTV was a 37" Toshiba 720p LCD (37HL95 I believe)
I never gave me any issues, and the PQ was quiet good!

chemokidd · 10-22-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashamed Pegasus

We will forgive you only if your Phillies beat the Yankees...

AMEN..!

Kryptonic · 10-23-2009, 12:10 AM

I had a Toshiba CRT for over 10 years and it was a great set with fantastic picture quality.

That said, you could have gotten a 42 inch Panasonic TC-42X1 plasma for $599.

doctorsteve · 10-23-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahatma

Don't understand why HD-DVD is considered bad.Same storage capasity and with NO region coding.Think we lost out with blue ray,but that's the way the cookie crunbles sometimes

Fine... I'll bite (though I'd rather just watch, like Blu-runner)

1) I hope you're joking.

2) You are incorrect.

3) If you're not sure why - look up both technologies' storage capacity (google or Wiki) and go to the Penalty Box and feel shame.

As for Evil... well it's water under the bridge for the most part, but some after effects of the war still linger - such as inferior transfers being ported from HD-DVD directly to Blu, when the final product could have been better. (This is a direct result of HD-DVD having less storage capacity *hint,hint* and not being able to hold higher video and audio encodes, and include Extras. Some movies on H-DuD have been put on Blu without any improvements, even though Blu could have allowed more/better content)

Cheers,

Doc

(PS, My Sarcas-mo-tron is in the shop, so if you're just whistling Dixie, skip it)

Cpt_Dylan_Hunt · 10-23-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Propellarhead9

I'm glad i waited out that war. I was originally leaning towards HD-DVD because of my 360 but decided not to. Smart thinking on my part, I would have been pissed if i bought a bunch just to have the format die so quickly.

I went the opposite way. I bought an HD DVD player, and over 20 HDDVD movies because I KNEW HD DVD was dying and I was paying next to nothing for everything. Ended up with a decent player and over 20 hddvds for less than half the price of blueray player alone at the time. Sure I can't buy new HD DVDs, but the ones I have look and play fantastic. I never would have this many HD movies if I had to buy all of them in BR.

doctorsteve · 10-23-2009, 01:14 AM

Jeez Aramis... the next is your 6,000th post

phlydude · 10-23-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

I had a Toshiba CRT for over 10 years and it was a great set with fantastic picture quality.

That said, you could have gotten a 42 inch Panasonic TC-42X1 plasma for $599.

Have that one in the living room - it was too big for the bedroom

But after watching my Sammy A750 in the basement, nothing looks as good (but I think the Tosh looks better than the Panny)

10-22-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	Did I commit a violation? I bought a Toshiba TV... Newegg was running a Columbus Day sale and the 37" REGZA LCD was just a shade under $500...I had been looking for a 37"-40" reasonable TV for the bedroom and this one was in my tolerance level cost-wise.... TOSHIBA REGZA 37" ThinLine 720p LCD HDTV w/ CineSpeed - 37CV510U It has good color and looks OK aesthetically. But being the evil competitor, did I commit a mortal sin?

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phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	Went 2 for 3 in Yankee Stadium earlier and the one loss and one win were blown saves by Lidge - he seems to have settled in a bit and and built his confidence But A-Rod is going to be trouble...he finally showed up for the post season

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Mahatma Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:A bit off... Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:8	Don't understand why HD-DVD is considered bad.Same storage capasity and with NO region coding.Think we lost out with blue ray,but that's the way the cookie crunbles sometimes

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Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1719 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I'm glad i waited out that war. I was originally leaning towards HD-DVD because of my 360 but decided not to. Smart thinking on my part, I would have been pissed if i bought a bunch just to have the format die so quickly.

10-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#11
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1719 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I had considered that when I found a couple companies that make super drives that play both formats.

10-22-2009, 11:35 PM	#13
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	I've owned two Toshiba CRT tvs for a few years and absolutely love them...one is a 1080i HDTV and the picture is fantastic. I think they make a top-end display. If I'm ever in the market for LCD, Toshiba will be my first look. I won't buy Samsung, and Sony is a bit pricey (along with some annoying company practices themselves...enough with the proprietary memory...get on board with SD for Christsake).

10-22-2009, 11:54 PM	#14
BLUCanadian Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:T. 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:223	My first HDTV was a 37" Toshiba 720p LCD (37HL95 I believe) I never gave me any issues, and the PQ was quiet good!

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