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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!

panamablu · 10-22-2008, 06:50 PM

I just bought my first 2 digibooks, Bonnie & Clyde and One Flew Over a Cukoos Nest. So far, I have mixed opinions if I like them or it bugs me the diferent sizes of them. Why can they make them to be at lesat same height as the rest?

stow123 · 10-22-2008, 09:16 PM

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...neflew2wk9.jpg

well what would you rather have this or a boring plastic case

CheapChildren · 10-22-2008, 09:45 PM

Just a bit taller than standard cases

Just a bit wider than standard cases

The glare really unflatters the Poltergeist digibook.
(Which has a shinny finish unlike the rest of the digibooks I own)
It looks scuffed in the picture but it's not.

I keep all of my abnormally sized Blu-Rays together to keep a more uniform look.

stow123 · 10-22-2008, 09:49 PM

hope youve got house contents insurance

saginawjuggalo · 10-22-2008, 11:04 PM

I hate Digibooks! They look like crap on the shelf as they stand out, they are a pain to open and they co$t more.

Yes, they are neet BUT

I like my movie/music collection in alphabetical order and in perfect shape. When opening the Digibooks I worry about leaving fingerprints and wear marks on them. I only have one Digibook and it sits by it's lonesome

Clark Kent · 10-22-2008, 11:14 PM

I own several digibooks. They would be no problem if Warner had made them the standard size of a BD case but they didn't. When they are lined up on a shelf with normal cases they stick out like a sore thumb. I have no problem with the thicker BD cases of Europe but these digibooks are indulgent packaging by Warner that wasn't really thought out that well. If given the option of a non-digibook version I would take it.

CheapChildren · 10-23-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saginawjuggalo

I hate Digibooks! They look like crap on the shelf as they stand out, they are a pain to open and they co$t more.

Yes, they are neet BUT

I like my movie/music collection in alphabetical order and in perfect shape. When opening the Digibooks I worry about leaving fingerprints and wear marks on them. I only have one Digibook and it sits by it's lonesome

I like them.

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 !

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...

10-22-2008, 11:04 PM	#14
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	I hate Digibooks! They look like crap on the shelf as they stand out, they are a pain to open and they co$t more. Yes, they are neet BUT I like my movie/music collection in alphabetical order and in perfect shape. When opening the Digibooks I worry about leaving fingerprints and wear marks on them. I only have one Digibook and it sits by it's lonesome Last edited by saginawjuggalo; 10-22-2008 at 11:21 PM.

10-23-2008, 03:51 AM	#18
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:1486 Blu-ray collection:8988 DVD collection:9436 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!

10-22-2008, 06:50 PM	#10
panamablu Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:376 Blu-ray collection:3151 DVD collection:279 Trading Score:1	I just bought my first 2 digibooks, Bonnie & Clyde and One Flew Over a Cukoos Nest. So far, I have mixed opinions if I like them or it bugs me the diferent sizes of them. Why can they make them to be at lesat same height as the rest?

10-22-2008, 09:16 PM	#11
stow123 Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:yorkshire england Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2	http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...neflew2wk9.jpg well what would you rather have this or a boring plastic case

10-22-2008, 09:45 PM	#12
CheapChildren Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Worth, TX Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:2	Just a bit taller than standard cases Just a bit wider than standard cases The glare really unflatters the Poltergeist digibook. (Which has a shinny finish unlike the rest of the digibooks I own) It looks scuffed in the picture but it's not. I keep all of my abnormally sized Blu-Rays together to keep a more uniform look.

10-22-2008, 09:49 PM	#13
stow123 Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:yorkshire england Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2	hope youve got house contents insurance

10-22-2008, 11:14 PM	#15
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I own several digibooks. They would be no problem if Warner had made them the standard size of a BD case but they didn't. When they are lined up on a shelf with normal cases they stick out like a sore thumb. I have no problem with the thicker BD cases of Europe but these digibooks are indulgent packaging by Warner that wasn't really thought out that well. If given the option of a non-digibook version I would take it.

10-23-2008, 05:00 AM	#20
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 !

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