Q about Canadian releases - Blu-ray Forum

#Darren · 02-26-2009, 07:25 AM

When I am shopping online I read the reviews (usually US reviews) before purchasing. I am particularly interested in extra features compared to previous DVD releases.

My question is, when shopping at Canadian etailers - how can I tell how they compare to the US disks? The Canadian etail sites I have seen give virtually no info on extras...

bajor27 · 02-26-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDarren

When I am shopping online I read the reviews (usually US reviews) before purchasing. I am particularly interested in extra features compared to previous DVD releases.

My question is, when shopping at Canadian etailers - how can I tell how they compare to the US disks? The Canadian etail sites I have seen give virtually no info on extras...

As far as I'm aware, unless it's a Canadian only release, the discs are always identical.

Can't think of a good site that has specific info on the Canadian only releases though. This site is usually where I get the info on them from.

#Darren · 02-26-2009, 11:27 AM

Thanks

, that's sort of what I figured - but still it's a slight concern.

thecroshow · 02-26-2009, 06:10 PM

yah but they are region "I" BDs...what's region "I?" it's region IGLOO, u need an igloo BD player to play them. you need CDN citizenship to get them to play, good luck getting one 'yank!

Jeff Kleist · 02-26-2009, 06:22 PM

Don't forget you can only run a region igloo player by putting the dogsled team on the treadmill outside

Jimbo976 · 02-26-2009, 06:29 PM

And typically you have to say "Eh" 3 times before it will play the main feature.

Zman2k2 · 02-26-2009, 06:32 PM

And it IS pronounced "Aboot" dammit!

thecroshow · 02-26-2009, 10:18 PM

there is a skill-testing question too. the retailer will show you this picture:

they will ask "what is this?" if you answer BEANIE they WILL laugh at you and say "get outta here 'yank!"

it's a TOQUE not a beanie!

*edit* in case you haven't noticed, i'm joking around abotu these "questions about canadian BDs." some posters (not saying OP did this at all) but some posters act as if it's like importing from japan or UK or something lol WE ARE IN THE SAME REGION LAWL

02-26-2009, 07:25 AM	#1
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Q about Canadian releases When I am shopping online I read the reviews (usually US reviews) before purchasing. I am particularly interested in extra features compared to previous DVD releases. My question is, when shopping at Canadian etailers - how can I tell how they compare to the US disks? The Canadian etail sites I have seen give virtually no info on extras...

02-26-2009, 10:18 PM	#8
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	there is a skill-testing question too. the retailer will show you this picture: they will ask "what is this?" if you answer BEANIE they WILL laugh at you and say "get outta here 'yank!" it's a TOQUE not a beanie! edit in case you haven't noticed, i'm joking around abotu these "questions about canadian BDs." some posters (not saying OP did this at all) but some posters act as if it's like importing from japan or UK or something lol WE ARE IN THE SAME REGION LAWL Last edited by thecroshow; 02-26-2009 at 10:23 PM.

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02-26-2009, 11:27 AM	#3
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Thanks , that's sort of what I figured - but still it's a slight concern.

02-26-2009, 06:10 PM	#4
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	yah but they are region "I" BDs...what's region "I?" it's region IGLOO, u need an igloo BD player to play them. you need CDN citizenship to get them to play, good luck getting one 'yank!

02-26-2009, 06:22 PM	#5
Jeff Kleist The Digital Bits Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:1	Don't forget you can only run a region igloo player by putting the dogsled team on the treadmill outside

02-26-2009, 06:29 PM	#6
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	And typically you have to say "Eh" 3 times before it will play the main feature.

02-26-2009, 06:32 PM	#7
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	And it IS pronounced "Aboot" dammit!

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