Finally took the plunge and went hog wild - Blu-ray Forum

Crème Blu-ray · 02-15-2008, 05:03 PM

Hi all!

Like many other people, I spent the past year and a half sitting on the fence. I felt since the beginning that Blu-ray was superior to HD-DVD but was afraid of choosing the wrong side in the format war.

Over the Christmas holiday my mom accidentally bought Hairspray on Blu-ray. Of course, instead of going back to the store and seeing if they could exchange the open package for the DVD version, my parents went out and got the Samsung BD-P1400 when Costco had it on sale for $279. They even bought the display model since it was sold out and it was the final day of the promotion.

Wow, as soon as I watched the opening sequence and saw the individual strands of hair on Tracy's head, I knew I had to get me one of these! We ended up renting a bunch of Blu-ray movies and watching them most of the week between Christmas and New Year's. Of course, I recommended that they stick to renting movies until a clear winner emerged in the format war.

Well, that day came sooner than I expected. As soon as Warner made its big announcement, the deal was sealed for me. Plus I had just broken up with someone and it was the perfect time to engage in retail therapy.

I bought the revered DMP-BD30K and rented my first movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, and even on my old Toshiba

720p it looked stunning. I've since moved that old TV to the bedroom. One plasma, one receiver, one subwoofer and 7 speakers later, I am in Blu-ray heaven!

Blu As Hell · 02-15-2008, 05:07 PM

Welcome!!! And what a day to join!!!! You'll enjoy the view here, and the blu martinis are excellent.

BTW...Nice setup!

CptGreedle · 02-15-2008, 05:08 PM

Welcome to the Blu-fold!
Enjoy the Blu-ray and the forums.

You have chosen.... wisely...

GregBlu5 · 02-15-2008, 05:09 PM

It's a good kind of addiction. Welcome and happy Blu viewing!

rebfandan · 02-15-2008, 05:21 PM

Once you start down this path, consumes you it does! Welcome! Hope you enjoy being broke...you will be!

tru2blu707 · 02-15-2008, 05:33 PM

welcome aboard mate^^ its just gonna keep on gettin better from here on out

The Don · 02-15-2008, 05:43 PM

you're late...we're already onto the next format.... 3DD

or you can call it triple-double D...

02-15-2008, 05:03 PM	#1
Crème Blu-ray Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:3	Finally took the plunge and went hog wild Hi all! Like many other people, I spent the past year and a half sitting on the fence. I felt since the beginning that Blu-ray was superior to HD-DVD but was afraid of choosing the wrong side in the format war. Over the Christmas holiday my mom accidentally bought Hairspray on Blu-ray. Of course, instead of going back to the store and seeing if they could exchange the open package for the DVD version, my parents went out and got the Samsung BD-P1400 when Costco had it on sale for $279. They even bought the display model since it was sold out and it was the final day of the promotion. Wow, as soon as I watched the opening sequence and saw the individual strands of hair on Tracy's head, I knew I had to get me one of these! We ended up renting a bunch of Blu-ray movies and watching them most of the week between Christmas and New Year's. Of course, I recommended that they stick to renting movies until a clear winner emerged in the format war. Well, that day came sooner than I expected. As soon as Warner made its big announcement, the deal was sealed for me. Plus I had just broken up with someone and it was the perfect time to engage in retail therapy. I bought the revered DMP-BD30K and rented my first movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, and even on my old Toshiba 720p it looked stunning. I've since moved that old TV to the bedroom. One plasma, one receiver, one subwoofer and 7 speakers later, I am in Blu-ray heaven!

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02-15-2008, 05:07 PM	#2
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Welcome!!! And what a day to join!!!! You'll enjoy the view here, and the blu martinis are excellent. BTW...Nice setup!

02-15-2008, 05:08 PM	#3
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Welcome to the Blu-fold! Enjoy the Blu-ray and the forums. You have chosen.... wisely...

02-15-2008, 05:09 PM	#4
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's a good kind of addiction. Welcome and happy Blu viewing!

02-15-2008, 05:21 PM	#5
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	Once you start down this path, consumes you it does! Welcome! Hope you enjoy being broke...you will be!

02-15-2008, 05:33 PM	#6
tru2blu707 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	welcome aboard mate^^ its just gonna keep on gettin better from here on out

02-15-2008, 05:43 PM	#7
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	you're late...we're already onto the next format.... 3DD or you can call it triple-double D...

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