I'm thinking about getting a HD DVD player for cheap movies. - Blu-ray Forum

Attitude2000 · 03-11-2008, 05:02 PM

Blu-Ray is great and everything, but there are a lot of univers titles I'd like to own and HDi seems cool. My point is, the HD DVD Add-On for Xbox 360 is $50 box and everyone is trying to get rid of their stock. So should I get the drive and scoop up some bargains?

BluRay Rulez · 03-11-2008, 05:06 PM

Someone has to support dying technology.

CptGreedle · 03-11-2008, 05:09 PM

Go ahead. I'm sure you won't regret it in a few months when all these titles come out to Blu-ray.

CptGreedle · 03-11-2008, 05:10 PM

Not to mention the lack of support for in case the HD DVD titles say.. break. Or the player.
I'm sure you can fix it yourself since they won't touch them anymore. Seriously.. leave this site if your first post is about HD DVD.

HDi is not cool. It is limited. BD-j is better. Don't believe the old hype about it. Sure it was harder to get started with BD-j only because it involved actual programming, but it is far more powerful than HDi.
Just leave HD DVD alone. The prices are cause they need to clear out their inventory. You will not see any support for these or anything.

JasonR · 03-11-2008, 05:10 PM

Pauliesr · 03-11-2008, 05:11 PM

+1

owa · 03-11-2008, 05:16 PM

After reading a post later in the thread, figured I needed a sarcasm warning on this post (in case it wasn't obvious).

I agree. So yeah, buy as many HD DVD players and HD DVDs as you can afford. Then, join the lawsuit against Toshiba for abandoning all the "people" that bought HD DVD products and you'll even get back some of the money you spent. I think the way it works is that the more you spend on HD DVD, the more you'll get back in the lawsuit. So, spend enough on HD DVD and you'll even make a profit from the lawsuit. But, you have to spend a considerable amount before you'll profit from the lawsuit so see if you can get family and friends to join in with you. This will also be appreciated by blu-ray supporters since you'll be helping to clear shelf-space so that blu-ray can expand. So, it's a win-win situation really.

GregBlu5 · 03-11-2008, 05:17 PM

Instant gratification can sometimes mean eventual dissatisfaction. I know. I bought RCA's CED Selectavision and several CED disks when that format was on its way out. It was also cheap. In more ways than one. But I eventually set it by a dumpster and regretted having wasted the money.

BStecke · 03-11-2008, 05:23 PM

At Best Buy the other day I had a fleeting thought of picking up the 360 add on for 50 bucks . . . then it was gone

I'm just too impatient for Batman Begins, and since I can't find a PCM/TrueHD Superman Returns either, I'd probably snag that for the time being as well. But oh well . . . the time will come.

skrill · 03-11-2008, 05:24 PM

I actually think getting an HD DVD player and getting the cheap movies is a good idea.

You can get entry level players for less than $80 and movies for $10 to $15 a pop. Get instant access to movies like Matrix, Batman Begins, Transformers, Eastern Promises, the Bourne Trilogy, Beowolf .... I could go on and on.

When those movies come out I highly doubt that they will be anything but the same video encodes. And the audio encodes on all those are outstanding (remember you don't have to be lossless -- which many of them are -- to be great -- witness Transformers audio).

I would recommend a second gen player A2, A20 or XA2 if you can get one.

The XA2 is an amazing machine for DVD upconversion.

Anyway -- do what you want, but I think the deals out there justify the investment in HD DVD. If you are worried about support down the road -- just get a Mack warranty. I got a 4 year Mack repair warranty for $45 for my XA2.

Luis_A51 · 03-11-2008, 05:25 PM

Why dont you go buy a week old newspaper while you're at it? I bet its cheaper than todays paper.

Attitude2000 · 03-11-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

At Best Buy the other day I had a fleeting thought of picking up the 360 add on for 50 bucks . . . then it was gone

I'm just too impatient for Batman Begins, and since I can't find a PCM/TrueHD Superman Returns either, I'd probably snag that for the time being as well. But oh well . . . the time will come.

I didn't mean to come off as hating blu-ray or anything (it's virtually the only reason I bought a PS3), but I hadvn't heard anything about what Universal's going to do and I would really like to own Hulk (among other things).

BStecke · 03-11-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attitude2000

I didn't mean to come off as hating blu-ray or anything (it's virtually the only reason I bought a PS3), but I hadvn't heard anything about what Universal's going to do and I would really like to own Hulk (among other things).

Hulk? Really?

Quote:

Originally Posted by skrill

And the audio encodes on all those are outstanding (remember you don't have to be lossless -- which many of them are -- to be great -- witness Transformers audio).

The exact reason I would never buy one at any price.

skrill · 03-11-2008, 05:30 PM

owning HD DVD does not mean that you hate Blu Ray -- it just means that you love movies. And the movie experience is what it is supposed to be all about. I own a PS3 -- doesn't mean I hate my Xbox 360 or Wii (or Dreamcast or PS2).

kingtuna · 03-11-2008, 05:31 PM

Actually, I just picked up a "returned, but Best Buy certified" HD A30 for $64.99 + tax + $10 2 year Best Buy warranty, for a total of $80 ish. Before some of you lash out and cry out blasphemy...here's my thinking.

I already have a 60gb ps3 for my living room which plays my 25 something blu-rays. However, for my room I have a 32 inch Sharp Aquos LCD (720p) that I have for watching movies and TV in bed. I wanted a DVD player for my bedroom. I could have bought anothe PS3 to play blu-rays, but I figured: prices aren't coming down for another 8-10 months and I don't and will not have a substantial sound system for my bedroom (there's no point). So why should I get another blu-ray player if I can't appreciate the sound in my bedroom (that's what I have my living room/HT for).

So I didn't want to spend over $100 on an upconverting player. So I bought the Sony DVP upconverting DVD player at Costco for $79.99. Then I saw this at Best Buy and I figured that I get a better upscaler (A30 chip is supposed to be pretty good for upscaling) for the same price. I also got 300 and Bourne Identity in HD-DUD format in the box. With the two year warranty (for $10), I can return my player within two years and put that $70 towards a blu ray player.

My A30 works just fine upscaling---and yes, it takes a reaaaly long time to boot.

Moral of the story: If you have a similar situation, the you should go buy an A30.

HeavyHitter · 03-11-2008, 05:31 PM

HD DVD is a waste of money. Why buy another, in this case, dead format? And, why reward Toshiba for anything considering the BS they created with the format war? Just be a little patient and the exclusives will eventually come to Blu-ray and may even have better encodes in some cases. As far as prices, Blu-ray deals will happen as they are today (see Amazon sale).

skrill · 03-11-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingtuna

Actually, I just picked up a "returned, but Best Buy certified" HD A30 for $64.99 + tax + $10 2 year Best Buy warranty, for a total of $80 ish. Before some of you lash out and cry out blasphemy...here's my thinking.

I already have a 60gb ps3 for my living room which plays my 25 something blu-rays. However, for my room I have a 32 inch Sharp Aquos LCD (720p) that I have for watching movies and TV in bed. I wanted a DVD player for my bedroom. I could have bought anothe PS3 to play blu-rays, but I figured: prices aren't coming down for another 8-10 months and I don't and will not have a substantial sound system for my bedroom (there's no point). So why should I get another blu-ray player if I can't appreciate the sound in my bedroom (that's what I have my living room/HT for).

So I didn't want to spend over $100 on an upconverting player. So I bought the Sony DVP upconverting DVD player at Costco for $79.99. Then I saw this at Best Buy and I figured that I get a better upscaler (A30 chip is supposed to be pretty good for upscaling) for the same price. I also got 300 and Bourne Identity in HD-DUD format in the box. With the two year warranty (for $10), I can return my player within two years and put that $70 towards a blu ray player.

My A30 works just fine upscaling---and yes, it takes a reaaaly long time to boot.

Moral of the story: If you have a similar situation, the you should go buy an A30.

Boot times do suck -- but the A30 has a very nice Anchor Bay scaler chipset. It is the same as in the A35 (and nicer than in the A2 or A3) -- it is on par with the Farouda in the high-end Oppos. The only better upscaler is the XA2 which as the Silcon Optix REON in the XA2 -- which is amazing!

HeavyHitter · 03-11-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skrill

Boot times do suck -- but the A30 has a very nice Anchor Bay scaler chipset. It is the same as in the A35 (and nicer than in the A2 or A3) -- it is on par with the Farouda in the Oppos. The only better upscaler is the XA2 which as the Silcon Optix REON in the XA2 -- which is amazing!

The A30/35 only use the ABT scaler. They do not use the deinterlacer. Actually, the deinterlacing on the A30/35 isn't very good.

un4gvn94538 · 03-11-2008, 05:36 PM

i bought the a30 just before the warner announcment and all i have is 4 movies. two full metal jacket, king kong and superman returns. i dont use it. wish i never got it. ill probably get rid of it to make room for one of the new sony players coming out.

Scorxpion · 03-11-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attitude2000

Blu-Ray is great and everything, but there are a lot of univers titles I'd like to own and HDi seems cool. My point is, the HD DVD Add-On for Xbox 360 is $50 box and everyone is trying to get rid of their stock. So should I get the drive and scoop up some bargains?

Just One comment if you believe in Blu-Ray as a superior format over HD-DVD(now a dead format-Rest in Peace)

you will never bought or deal with HD-DVD.

Tell me why Panasonic,Pioneer,Sony and Disney including FOX choose BD from beginning ...do you have an answer

03-11-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
Attitude2000 New Member Member since:Mar 2008	I'm thinking about getting a HD DVD player for cheap movies. Blu-Ray is great and everything, but there are a lot of univers titles I'd like to own and HDi seems cool. My point is, the HD DVD Add-On for Xbox 360 is $50 box and everyone is trying to get rid of their stock. So should I get the drive and scoop up some bargains?

03-11-2008, 05:16 PM	#7
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	After reading a post later in the thread, figured I needed a sarcasm warning on this post (in case it wasn't obvious). I agree. So yeah, buy as many HD DVD players and HD DVDs as you can afford. Then, join the lawsuit against Toshiba for abandoning all the "people" that bought HD DVD products and you'll even get back some of the money you spent. I think the way it works is that the more you spend on HD DVD, the more you'll get back in the lawsuit. So, spend enough on HD DVD and you'll even make a profit from the lawsuit. But, you have to spend a considerable amount before you'll profit from the lawsuit so see if you can get family and friends to join in with you. This will also be appreciated by blu-ray supporters since you'll be helping to clear shelf-space so that blu-ray can expand. So, it's a win-win situation really. Last edited by owa; 03-12-2008 at 03:24 AM.

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BluRay Rulez Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:10	Someone has to support dying technology.

03-11-2008, 05:09 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	Go ahead. I'm sure you won't regret it in a few months when all these titles come out to Blu-ray.

03-11-2008, 05:10 PM	#4
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	Not to mention the lack of support for in case the HD DVD titles say.. break. Or the player. I'm sure you can fix it yourself since they won't touch them anymore. Seriously.. leave this site if your first post is about HD DVD. HDi is not cool. It is limited. BD-j is better. Don't believe the old hype about it. Sure it was harder to get started with BD-j only because it involved actual programming, but it is far more powerful than HDi. Just leave HD DVD alone. The prices are cause they need to clear out their inventory. You will not see any support for these or anything.

03-11-2008, 05:10 PM	#5
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03-11-2008, 05:11 PM	#6
Pauliesr Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:325	+1

03-11-2008, 05:17 PM	#8
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	Instant gratification can sometimes mean eventual dissatisfaction. I know. I bought RCA's CED Selectavision and several CED disks when that format was on its way out. It was also cheap. In more ways than one. But I eventually set it by a dumpster and regretted having wasted the money.

03-11-2008, 05:23 PM	#9
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	At Best Buy the other day I had a fleeting thought of picking up the 360 add on for 50 bucks . . . then it was gone I'm just too impatient for Batman Begins, and since I can't find a PCM/TrueHD Superman Returns either, I'd probably snag that for the time being as well. But oh well . . . the time will come.

03-11-2008, 05:24 PM	#10
skrill Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nashville!!	I actually think getting an HD DVD player and getting the cheap movies is a good idea. You can get entry level players for less than $80 and movies for $10 to $15 a pop. Get instant access to movies like Matrix, Batman Begins, Transformers, Eastern Promises, the Bourne Trilogy, Beowolf .... I could go on and on. When those movies come out I highly doubt that they will be anything but the same video encodes. And the audio encodes on all those are outstanding (remember you don't have to be lossless -- which many of them are -- to be great -- witness Transformers audio). I would recommend a second gen player A2, A20 or XA2 if you can get one. The XA2 is an amazing machine for DVD upconversion. Anyway -- do what you want, but I think the deals out there justify the investment in HD DVD. If you are worried about support down the road -- just get a Mack warranty. I got a 4 year Mack repair warranty for $45 for my XA2.

03-11-2008, 05:25 PM	#11
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	Why dont you go buy a week old newspaper while you're at it? I bet its cheaper than todays paper.

03-11-2008, 05:30 PM	#14
skrill Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nashville!!	owning HD DVD does not mean that you hate Blu Ray -- it just means that you love movies. And the movie experience is what it is supposed to be all about. I own a PS3 -- doesn't mean I hate my Xbox 360 or Wii (or Dreamcast or PS2).

03-11-2008, 05:31 PM	#15
kingtuna Member Member since:Dec 2007	Actually, I just picked up a "returned, but Best Buy certified" HD A30 for $64.99 + tax + $10 2 year Best Buy warranty, for a total of $80 ish. Before some of you lash out and cry out blasphemy...here's my thinking. I already have a 60gb ps3 for my living room which plays my 25 something blu-rays. However, for my room I have a 32 inch Sharp Aquos LCD (720p) that I have for watching movies and TV in bed. I wanted a DVD player for my bedroom. I could have bought anothe PS3 to play blu-rays, but I figured: prices aren't coming down for another 8-10 months and I don't and will not have a substantial sound system for my bedroom (there's no point). So why should I get another blu-ray player if I can't appreciate the sound in my bedroom (that's what I have my living room/HT for). So I didn't want to spend over $100 on an upconverting player. So I bought the Sony DVP upconverting DVD player at Costco for $79.99. Then I saw this at Best Buy and I figured that I get a better upscaler (A30 chip is supposed to be pretty good for upscaling) for the same price. I also got 300 and Bourne Identity in HD-DUD format in the box. With the two year warranty (for $10), I can return my player within two years and put that $70 towards a blu ray player. My A30 works just fine upscaling---and yes, it takes a reaaaly long time to boot. Moral of the story: If you have a similar situation, the you should go buy an A30.

03-11-2008, 05:31 PM	#16
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	HD DVD is a waste of money. Why buy another, in this case, dead format? And, why reward Toshiba for anything considering the BS they created with the format war? Just be a little patient and the exclusives will eventually come to Blu-ray and may even have better encodes in some cases. As far as prices, Blu-ray deals will happen as they are today (see Amazon sale).

03-11-2008, 05:36 PM	#19
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	i bought the a30 just before the warner announcment and all i have is 4 movies. two full metal jacket, king kong and superman returns. i dont use it. wish i never got it. ill probably get rid of it to make room for one of the new sony players coming out.

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