List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras - Page 16 - Blu-ray Forum

Nibbler · 12-21-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

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US/CA - AVC 34.99 Mbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3297 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region A locked)
UK - AVC 27.10 Mbps, LPCM 2.0 / DTS-HD MA 5.1 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region B locked)
CZ - AVC 25.956 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3221 kbps 24-bit, extras from US and UK releases except for the Q&A from the UK release and it also has several exclusive mini-interviews, no English subs (Region free)
KO (Nova Media Exclusive release) - AVC 34.99Mbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
NL - AVC 32.24 Mbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3247 kbps 24-bit. Same extras as US, only missing: 'Drive Without a Driver'. But has an exclusive 65 min 'NWR' bonus feature (Region B)
FR - AVC 26555 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 1742 kbps 16-bit, some extras, Forced French subs (Region B)

Bitrates for NL added.

Thanks for the update. Does the NL disc have English subs?

Torrente · 12-22-2014, 01:53 AM

I think it "only" offers dutch and french subs. But I can check in one week and a half if you need too (if anyone didn't answer already)

jonam · 12-22-2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NLScavenger

It is 1:85.1 according to a review on Amazon.com that compares several releases. I don't really trust the reviewer because she wrote a lot of bullcrap in the review, like praising the PQ of the first Italian release which looks bad from what I've seen on caps-a-holic.

http://www.amazon.com/review/R2R8460E2AGCLU

Wow, thanks for that, looks like I'll be picking this up from DDDHouse, definitely more affordable then the Korean Release and also has Dolby TrueHD up sampled to 96khz.

http://www.dddhouse.com/v3/product_d...roductID=14262

Pieter V · 12-22-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nibbler

Thanks for the update. Does the NL disc have English subs?

Only Dutch & French.

wesslan · 12-22-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Wow, thanks for that, looks like I'll be picking this up from DDDHouse, definitely more affordable then the Korean Release and also has Dolby TrueHD up sampled to 96khz.

http://www.dddhouse.com/v3/product_d...roductID=14262

Nice, tell us later how it was

Still looking for the "perfect" disc

jonam · 12-22-2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wesslan

Nice, tell us later how it was

Still looking for the "perfect" disc

Unfortunately I live in the UK and it appears to be over the customs limit, I'm just gonna wait until it drops slightly before purchasing. Such a shame.

wesslan · 12-22-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Unfortunately I live in the UK and it appears to be over the customs limit, I'm just gonna wait until it drops slightly before purchasing. Such a shame.

I have bought from DDDhouse many times. Not paid customs once but that could be just pure luck. I'm in Sweden so over our limits also. Yesasia is also very good at avoiding customs.

jonam · 12-22-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wesslan

I have bought from DDDhouse many times. Not paid customs once but that could be just pure luck. I'm in Sweden so over our limits also. Yesasia is also very good at avoiding customs.

That's lucky, on DDDhouse it shows £15.60, which is 60p over the limit but normally this is OK and will come through but when you go through Paypal it shows well over £16. And also the currency converter around the world shoes £16.34

What do you think?

Early Memphis · 12-22-2014, 02:54 PM

What do you guys mean when you say "over the customs limit"?

Do they slap on a huge surtax or simply not allow you to buy something?

NLScavenger · 12-22-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

That's lucky, on DDDhouse it shows £15.60, which is 60p over the limit but normally this is OK and will come through but when you go through Paypal it shows well over £16. And also the currency converter around the world shoes £16.34

What do you think?

They marked my order of The Raid 2 as gift without asking me. You should probably be alright.

Paypal price is higher because of their rip-off exchange rate. If you use credit card on paypal you can use the exchange rate of your bank which is cheaper than paypal exchange rate in most cases.

jonam · 12-22-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Early Memphis

What do you guys mean when you say "over the customs limit"?

Do they slap on a huge surtax or simply not allow you to buy something?

Over here in the UK we have certain limits on goods before we pay VAT.
For example if I have to buy a bluray from the US it would have to cost about $23.00(around £15.00) to avoid Tax at customs, anything over we have to pay VAT, Customs Duty or Excise Duty.

https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty

Ben_R · 12-22-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Unfortunately I live in the UK and it appears to be over the customs limit, I'm just gonna wait until it drops slightly before purchasing. Such a shame.

If you want it get it sent to me and I'll forward it on to you for the price of postage. I'm in Jersey (C.I) and we don't have any handling charges or import duty, just drop me a pm and I'll send you my address.

jonam · 12-22-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben_R

If you want it get it sent to me and I'll forward it on to you for the price of postage. I'm in Jersey (C.I) and we don't have any handling charges or import duty, just drop me a pm and I'll send you my address.

Thank you so much for that thought, I don't want you to go through all that trouble. It is only a few pence over our limit and as NLScavenger pointed out PayPal price is higher. I will go ahead and order it and I will let you all know how it looks and sounds.

Thank You once again.

Ben_R · 12-22-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jonam

Thank you so much for that thought, I don't want you to go through all that trouble. It is only a few pence over our limit and as NLScavenger pointed out PayPal price is higher. I will go ahead and order it and I will let you all know how it looks and sounds.

Thank You once again.

No problem, from what I understand the UK can be quite unforgiving with the charges they levy. If you change your mind I'm only a PM away

Nibbler · 12-23-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

Only Dutch & French.

Argh, I hate it when they leave out the original language subtitles!

Thanks for the info!

Nibbler · 12-24-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Torrente

I think it "only" offers dutch and french subs. But I can check in one week and a half if you need too (if anyone didn't answer already)

Thanks Torrente, Pieter V confirmed what you said.

Davidian · 12-24-2014, 06:24 PM

I guess we can add the HK Unforgiven '92 to the list now its been confirmed as having lossless English audio.

Code:

VIDEO:

Codec Bitrate Description 
----- ------- ----------- 
VC-1 Video 15947 kbps 1080p / 23,976 fps / 16:9 / Advanced Profile 3

AUDIO:

Codec Language Bitrate Description 
----- -------- ------- ----------- 
Dolby Digital Audio Czech 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps / DN -4dB
Dolby Digital Audio Hungarian 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB
Dolby Digital Audio Polish 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB
Dolby Digital Audio Russian 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB / Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Audio Thai 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB / Dolby Surround
Dolby TrueHD Audio English 2419 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 2419 kbps / 16-bit (AC3 Embedded: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps / DN -4dB)

SUBTITLES:

Codec Language Bitrate Description 
----- -------- ------- ----------- 
Presentation Graphics English 25,772 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Chinese 21,599 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Chinese 21,600 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Korean 15,558 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Czech 24,199 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Greek 23,613 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Hebrew 17,859 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Hungarian 21,768 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Polish 20,574 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Portuguese 21,947 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Romanian 22,708 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Russian 26,135 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Thai 23,812 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Turkish 21,653 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Thai 0,594 kbps

HD Goofnut · 12-24-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Davidian

I guess we can add the HK Unforgiven '92 to the list now its been confirmed as having lossless English audio.

[Show spoiler]

Done. It appears we have a similar situation to The Last Samurai. Strangely, it's not listed on DDDHouse.com at all. Does anyone know where to order this?

thecalm_7 · 12-24-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Done. It appears we have a similar situation to The Last Samurai. Strangely, it's not listed on DDDHouse.com at all. Does anyone know where to order this?

I found a copy my copy on amazon es or uk back in the summer. granted private seller, but still lossless is good

Jompa · 12-24-2014, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidian

I guess we can add the HK Unforgiven '92 to the list now its been confirmed as having lossless English audio.

Code:

VIDEO:

Codec Bitrate Description 
----- ------- ----------- 
VC-1 Video 15947 kbps 1080p / 23,976 fps / 16:9 / Advanced Profile 3

AUDIO:

Codec Language Bitrate Description 
----- -------- ------- ----------- 
Dolby Digital Audio Czech 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps / DN -4dB
Dolby Digital Audio Hungarian 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB
Dolby Digital Audio Polish 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB
Dolby Digital Audio Russian 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB / Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Audio Thai 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB / Dolby Surround
Dolby TrueHD Audio English 2419 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 2419 kbps / 16-bit (AC3 Embedded: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps / DN -4dB)

SUBTITLES:

Codec Language Bitrate Description 
----- -------- ------- ----------- 
Presentation Graphics English 25,772 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Chinese 21,599 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Chinese 21,600 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Korean 15,558 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Czech 24,199 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Greek 23,613 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Hebrew 17,859 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Hungarian 21,768 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Polish 20,574 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Portuguese 21,947 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Romanian 22,708 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Russian 26,135 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Thai 23,812 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Turkish 21,653 kbps 
Presentation Graphics Thai 0,594 kbps

Good. That will be on of my next purchases

12-22-2014, 01:53 AM	#302
Torrente Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:France Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:51	I think it "only" offers dutch and french subs. But I can check in one week and a half if you need too (if anyone didn't answer already)

12-22-2014, 02:54 PM	#309
Early Memphis Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Texas 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1233 DVD collection:127 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:657	What do you guys mean when you say "over the customs limit"? Do they slap on a huge surtax or simply not allow you to buy something?

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