Just recently got setup to watch Blu-ray

[sjbluray]

Hey all, Im Allan (and I got a spending problem!? ).
(Hope this is the right place to post this) Anyway, I recently got set up for some HD, this included a HD tv (got an entry level LG 47" LCD, full 1080P) and had a PS3 already. While at best buy one day, I decided to go ahead and pick up my first BD (did not have an HDTV at this time). It was Imax: Blue Planet on sale for like 15 bucks, figured I could grab it and play it on the PS3 with my regular TV. Right off the bat I could tell a difference, the saturation on the TV was maxed out, the video was clean, clear and looked good, but obviously the full effect of the BD was stunted by the TV. Well, I liked what I did see but I had no idea...

A couple weeks ago I picked up the HDTV and decided to give it a try, so I wired up the PS3 to the LCD with HDMI cable, fussed with the settings in the PS3 and realized I selected the wrong HDMI port. I got things fixed and got a signal so I loaded the disc up and waited. The first few moments of the BD is archive footage, but the real treat followed shortly after.

Since the TV was new (to me, it was an open box item) it was set up kind of bad, so with a few adjustments, I got things to where I liked them.

What I saw was just stunning: I started kicking my self because my parents got my Blue planet on BD and I had them take it back because they bought the set on regular DVD and I decided since at the time I could not display the BD to the full tilt, I would just get something else. Dang. Oh well

I am already planning my next BD purchase. BTW, I have not seen Spiderman 3 yet, it came with the PS3

[DimebagCFH]

Enjoy, also check out some really great looking blu rays as I am sure other members will suggest I personally recommend I Am Legend or I,Robot or any of the Pirates Of The Caribbean or any animated movie. Have fun

[sjbluray]

Thanks for the recomendations Dime, while I did like what I seen on BD, im not sure if I would want to double dip on some of the flicks I have on DVD. I Robot would probably look stunning though... if the right price I would likely snag it up, however

[jw]

Originally Posted by sjbluray

Thanks for the recomendations Dime, while I did like what I seen on BD, im not sure if I would want to double dip on some of the flicks I have on DVD. I Robot would probably look stunning though... if the right price I would likely snag it up, however

you missed the 14.99 frys sale. But Amazon is having a B2G1 sale on I robot and ID4 for starters...

heres the link

basically makes them 16-17.00 each

[Graboid]

Best Buy is having a 2 for $30 blu-ray sale this week so check the website for the 30 or so titles they have for sale. Next week they are supposed to have a bunch of Harry Potters and others on a 2 for $30 deal so you have some options.

Dan

[BluRay2344]

yeah bluray is amazing!

[Sky_Captain]

Welcome to the club!

[sjbluray]

Thanks all, I will keep my eye on both best buy and amazon.com for probably now on. Tonight after work I rented Shoot em up and X3: The Last Stand since I have not seen either one... should be in for a treat

[BigFoot]

Welcome! Make sure you pick up Casino Royale on BD.

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by sjbluray

Hey all, Im Allan (and I got a spending problem!? ).
(Hope this is the right place to post this) Anyway, I recently got set up for some HD, this included a HD tv (got an entry level LG 47" LCD, full 1080P) and had a PS3 already. While at best buy one day, I decided to go ahead and pick up my first BD (did not have an HDTV at this time). It was Imax: Blue Planet on sale for like 15 bucks, figured I could grab it and play it on the PS3 with my regular TV. Right off the bat I could tell a difference, the saturation on the TV was maxed out, the video was clean, clear and looked good, but obviously the full effect of the BD was stunted by the TV. Well, I liked what I did see but I had no idea...

A couple weeks ago I picked up the HDTV and decided to give it a try, so I wired up the PS3 to the LCD with HDMI cable, fussed with the settings in the PS3 and realized I selected the wrong HDMI port. I got things fixed and got a signal so I loaded the disc up and waited. The first few moments of the BD is archive footage, but the real treat followed shortly after.

Since the TV was new (to me, it was an open box item) it was set up kind of bad, so with a few adjustments, I got things to where I liked them.

What I saw was just stunning: I started kicking my self because my parents got my Blue planet on BD and I had them take it back because they bought the set on regular DVD and I decided since at the time I could not display the BD to the full tilt, I would just get something else. Dang. Oh well

I am already planning my next BD purchase. BTW, I have not seen Spiderman 3 yet, it came with the PS3

Welcome to the asylum!

[matthewrounds]

To the original poster:

Are you in San Jose?

[sjbluray]

Originally Posted by matthewrounds

To the original poster:

Are you in San Jose?

Way off... Colorado here

[Scripture]

Originally Posted by sjbluray

Hey all, Im Allan (and I got a spending problem!? ).
(Hope this is the right place to post this) Anyway, I recently got set up for some HD, this included a HD tv (got an entry level LG 47" LCD, full 1080P) and had a PS3 already. While at best buy one day, I decided to go ahead and pick up my first BD (did not have an HDTV at this time). It was Imax: Blue Planet on sale for like 15 bucks, figured I could grab it and play it on the PS3 with my regular TV. Right off the bat I could tell a difference, the saturation on the TV was maxed out, the video was clean, clear and looked good, but obviously the full effect of the BD was stunted by the TV. Well, I liked what I did see but I had no idea...

A couple weeks ago I picked up the HDTV and decided to give it a try, so I wired up the PS3 to the LCD with HDMI cable, fussed with the settings in the PS3 and realized I selected the wrong HDMI port. I got things fixed and got a signal so I loaded the disc up and waited. The first few moments of the BD is archive footage, but the real treat followed shortly after.

Since the TV was new (to me, it was an open box item) it was set up kind of bad, so with a few adjustments, I got things to where I liked them.

What I saw was just stunning: I started kicking my self because my parents got my Blue planet on BD and I had them take it back because they bought the set on regular DVD and I decided since at the time I could not display the BD to the full tilt, I would just get something else. Dang. Oh well

I am already planning my next BD purchase. BTW, I have not seen Spiderman 3 yet, it came with the PS3

Congratulations on your new purchase, Allan. Enjoy your high-definition experience, as Blu-ray is sure to bring many more 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from your vocabulary for some time to come.

Welcome aboard.