1St NZ Blu-ray promotion "I" have seen - Blu-ray Forum

Titus · 11-14-2007, 03:47 AM

I just recieved the latest Noel Lemming brochure in the mail (they are a semi-large retail outlet here) and in it they are giving away the BDP 1400 blu-ray player by redemption with purchase of a Samsung 46" LCD...

This could be the start of a push here in NZ - good news in my opinion!

Go blu Go!

cartman781 · 11-14-2007, 03:49 AM

Does HD DVD have a Presence in New Zeland?

Titus · 11-14-2007, 03:52 AM

Ive only seen few players... I went to a home theater store in a city close by and they were running everything on HD DVD yet when i asked for a demo it was the worst display and sound Ive ever heard then i thought "wait a minute... the 5th element is Blu exclusive!" they were showing me a SD DVD on there system i laughed and walked out

cartman781 · 11-14-2007, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Ive only seen few players... I went to a home theater store in a city close by and they were running everything on HD DVD yet when i asked for a demo it was the worst display and sound Ive ever heard then i thought "wait a minute... the 5th element is Blu exclusive!" they were showing me a SD DVD on there system i laughed and walked out

Unfortunately here in the US we have the same problem. Sales reps. seem to be either deceptive or oblivious.

Titus · 11-14-2007, 04:15 AM

Yea very sad... One of my friends works at a store and he is trying to organize a free movie promotion with the purchase of Players - Sony has said they will reimburse his store for the titles - so this is also good news for NZ if only more stores would take the initiative.

Frizzup · 11-14-2007, 05:34 AM

Last month I purchased a new Sony TV, and recieved a free Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray player. This scheme is running nationwide in NZ through to the end of December on selected Sony TV's. Back in June Sony were also offering a free Playstation 3's with selected Sony TV's.

So Sony NZ have been very active in promoting Blu-Ray
Frizzup

Zyclone · 11-14-2007, 07:17 AM

welcome NZ blu brothers

crey014 · 11-14-2007, 07:20 AM

Word.

A friend works at JB HiFi in queen street and was impressed on how well 300 on blu-ray sold. Just checked out the JB Hi Fi in albany and they had 3 screens all playing Blu.

Unfortunately though theyve started stocking HDDVD.... Heroes, Hot Fuzz and some other old films.

I think a standalone HDDVD still costs nz$1500. Pretty crazy.

Titus · 11-14-2007, 09:36 AM

WOW I hadnt seen these Sony deals thats great to hear! sorry Thames is a bit in the dark with the times haha

Nice to hear about the support in Aucks to, good work guys! Go NZ Go Blu

PS3_Kiwi · 11-14-2007, 10:17 AM

Until recently Sony & Warner were the only studio's releasing BD's in New Zealand, but I now see that Disney have also come aboard with several new releases. The prices are ridiculous $NZ49.95 each (about $US38) so I will probably still buy region free titles from Amazon.

Whitcoulls, a large book, stationery and DVD store, are now stocking most NZ BD releases, but no HD DVD titles. In fact I see very few HD DVD discs around Christchurch retailers.

I know several PS3 owners here in NZ, and I can assure you that they are all fully aware that the console plays Blu-ray movies. I personally bought my PS3 60GB for watching BD's as it was the best and cheapest way to get into the wonderful world of Blu-ray.

Titus · 11-14-2007, 06:09 PM

Same here Kiwi, But i imported mine from Japp so i always import my titles from amazon - helps with americas war too

the only ones i have brought from local was the spidey trilogy cause it was so much earlier.

PS3_Kiwi · 11-14-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

Same here Kiwi, But i imported mine from Japp so i always import my titles from amazon - helps with americas war too

the only ones i have brought from local was the spidey trilogy cause it was so much earlier.

Titus

I am thinking of buying a region A stand alone player (possibly Panasonic DMP-BD30) so that I can take advantage of the Amazon sales like the $US10 off Pixar Cars & Ratatouille sale.

Where in Japan did you import your player, and do the 110v to 240v adaptors work okay with these players

Titus · 11-14-2007, 08:05 PM

Mine is a Japp PS3 that i imported through a guy in Aus - I could try track down the company details if you like but doubt they still do them now as this was before the Eu-Aus-NZ release.

Considering its a PS3 it has universal power supply so just using an old computer plug runs it fine :-)

The company i got it from was real good cause they labelled it as "computer parts" and as a "gift" on the customs declaration so it didnt get pinged or stopped when it entered the co****ry

But yea anything to help the war in US is a good plan! Its virtually won everywhere else - and it is deff nice to be able to get in on the deals happening over there too

11-14-2007, 03:47 AM	#1
Titus Member Member since:Sep 2007	1St NZ Blu-ray promotion "I" have seen I just recieved the latest Noel Lemming brochure in the mail (they are a semi-large retail outlet here) and in it they are giving away the BDP 1400 blu-ray player by redemption with purchase of a Samsung 46" LCD... This could be the start of a push here in NZ - good news in my opinion! Go blu Go!

11-14-2007, 05:34 AM	#6
Frizzup New Member Member since:Nov 2007	Not quite the first Last month I purchased a new Sony TV, and recieved a free Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray player. This scheme is running nationwide in NZ through to the end of December on selected Sony TV's. Back in June Sony were also offering a free Playstation 3's with selected Sony TV's. So Sony NZ have been very active in promoting Blu-Ray Frizzup

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11-14-2007, 03:49 AM	#2
cartman781 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:In a van down by the river Blu-ray collection:2074 DVD collection:257 Digital collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:99	Does HD DVD have a Presence in New Zeland?

11-14-2007, 03:52 AM	#3
Titus Member Member since:Sep 2007	Ive only seen few players... I went to a home theater store in a city close by and they were running everything on HD DVD yet when i asked for a demo it was the worst display and sound Ive ever heard then i thought "wait a minute... the 5th element is Blu exclusive!" they were showing me a SD DVD on there system i laughed and walked out

11-14-2007, 04:15 AM	#5
Titus Member Member since:Sep 2007	Yea very sad... One of my friends works at a store and he is trying to organize a free movie promotion with the purchase of Players - Sony has said they will reimburse his store for the titles - so this is also good news for NZ if only more stores would take the initiative.

11-14-2007, 07:17 AM	#7
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	welcome NZ blu brothers

11-14-2007, 07:20 AM	#8
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	Word. A friend works at JB HiFi in queen street and was impressed on how well 300 on blu-ray sold. Just checked out the JB Hi Fi in albany and they had 3 screens all playing Blu. Unfortunately though theyve started stocking HDDVD.... Heroes, Hot Fuzz and some other old films. I think a standalone HDDVD still costs nz$1500. Pretty crazy.

11-14-2007, 09:36 AM	#9
Titus Member Member since:Sep 2007	WOW I hadnt seen these Sony deals thats great to hear! sorry Thames is a bit in the dark with the times haha Nice to hear about the support in Aucks to, good work guys! Go NZ Go Blu

11-14-2007, 10:17 AM	#10
PS3_Kiwi Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Christchurch, New Zealand 4K collection:173 Blu-ray collection:173 iTunes collection:564 Trading Score:5	Until recently Sony & Warner were the only studio's releasing BD's in New Zealand, but I now see that Disney have also come aboard with several new releases. The prices are ridiculous $NZ49.95 each (about $US38) so I will probably still buy region free titles from Amazon. Whitcoulls, a large book, stationery and DVD store, are now stocking most NZ BD releases, but no HD DVD titles. In fact I see very few HD DVD discs around Christchurch retailers. I know several PS3 owners here in NZ, and I can assure you that they are all fully aware that the console plays Blu-ray movies. I personally bought my PS3 60GB for watching BD's as it was the best and cheapest way to get into the wonderful world of Blu-ray.

11-14-2007, 06:09 PM	#11
Titus Member Member since:Sep 2007	Same here Kiwi, But i imported mine from Japp so i always import my titles from amazon - helps with americas war too the only ones i have brought from local was the spidey trilogy cause it was so much earlier.

11-14-2007, 08:05 PM	#13
Titus Member Member since:Sep 2007	Mine is a Japp PS3 that i imported through a guy in Aus - I could try track down the company details if you like but doubt they still do them now as this was before the Eu-Aus-NZ release. Considering its a PS3 it has universal power supply so just using an old computer plug runs it fine :-) The company i got it from was real good cause they labelled it as "computer parts" and as a "gift" on the customs declaration so it didnt get pinged or stopped when it entered the co****ry But yea anything to help the war in US is a good plan! Its virtually won everywhere else - and it is deff nice to be able to get in on the deals happening over there too

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