Terminator 2 - Original vs. Skynet Question - and one T3 question. - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 12-22-2009, 05:24 AM

Those of you who have watched both versions, including the original T2 release, and then the Skynet edition re-release, how noticeable would you say the technical differences are, meaning the PQ/AQ? I'm reading the reviews right now, but trying to get some user's perspectives on the matter.

Also, would you recommend T3? I loved 1 and 2, really liked 4, but always heard negatives about 3 - might just rent it, instead of owning them like the others. What do you fine chaps think?

I just finished seeing the original T2 release (which I remember being proud of for getting for $8 a year and a half ago) - and got curious.

rickantel · 12-22-2009, 05:27 AM

big difference get the skynet edition

CodyCourtBlack2 · 12-22-2009, 05:34 AM

I personally liked t3. it put an end to the whole stop judgment day idea and made it more of an inevitability. The latter part of the movie has a military CIA office type of feel to it. It's neat, I like it.

Q? · 12-22-2009, 05:49 AM

Rent T3..
I would not ever recommend it, but if you should decide to buy it, I've read the UK version should be better, I'm not sure how but I'm thinking better audio?

Suntory_Times · 12-22-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Q!

Rent T3..
I would not ever recommend it, but if you should decide to buy it, I've read the UK version should be better, I'm not sure how but I'm thinking better audio?

The UK and Australian version of T3 have lossless audio, the US release is lossy. Also the skynet edition released in Australia has noticibly less DNR applied then the US version and is region free.

Q? · 12-22-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

The UK and Australian version of T3 have lossless audio, the US release is lossy. Also the skynet edition released in Australia has noticibly less DNR applied then the US version and is region free.

Thanks!
The Skynet has noticably less DNR applied to it?
How come...
I've actuaclly considered to buy the T2 Premium Edition Japanese SteelBook™
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=72228
I've read it's supposed to have better PQ, although marginally better or something.

Deadset · 12-22-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Those of you who have watched both versions, including the original T2 release, and then the Skynet edition re-release, how noticeable would you say the technical differences are, meaning the PQ/AQ? I'm reading the reviews right now, but trying to get some user's perspectives on the matter.

Also, would you recommend T3? I loved 1 and 2, really liked 4, but always heard negatives about 3 - might just rent it, instead of owning them like the others. What do you fine chaps think?

I just finished seeing the original T2 release (which I remember being proud of for getting for $8 a year and a half ago) - and got curious.

I rented the first release and it was pretty bad. I finally just ordered the new skynet edition, so I'm looking forward to seeing it. As far as the quality of T3 - it's ok, I saw it in the theater and thought it was passable, but it's really weak when you compare it to the severely superior Terminator 1 - which is my favorite out of all of them.

HeavyHitter · 12-22-2009, 04:24 PM

The Skynet does have some additional DNR applied to it compared to the original release, but it is superior to the original disc and is a pretty decent looking image considering the original transfer was done on older equipment. The original disc has too much video noise (not actual film grain). The colors and contrast are slightly better on the Skynet disc too. In addition, the audio is better. The Skynet is a decent holdover until a restoration is done one day.

jtwise · 01-15-2010, 03:14 AM

Anyone think there will be a third release of T2 anytime soon?

DetroitSportsFan · 01-15-2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jtwise

Anyone think there will be a third release of T2 anytime soon?

Not anytime soon.

jtwise · 01-15-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Not anytime soon.

So then its safe to presume if one buys skynet they will have it for some time before needing an upgrade?

DetroitSportsFan · 01-15-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwise

So then its safe to presume if one buys skynet they will have it for some time before needing an upgrade?

Yes, but if you want better picture quality, go for the UK or Japanese releases.

The UK release can be had cheap....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Terminator-2...3494515&sr=1-2

HeavyHitter · 01-15-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwise

Anyone think there will be a third release of T2 anytime soon?

Probably not. I can eventually see this truly remastered and in 3D in a couple of years.

12-22-2009, 05:24 AM	#1
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Terminator 2 - Original vs. Skynet Question - and one T3 question. Those of you who have watched both versions, including the original T2 release, and then the Skynet edition re-release, how noticeable would you say the technical differences are, meaning the PQ/AQ? I'm reading the reviews right now, but trying to get some user's perspectives on the matter. Also, would you recommend T3? I loved 1 and 2, really liked 4, but always heard negatives about 3 - might just rent it, instead of owning them like the others. What do you fine chaps think? I just finished seeing the original T2 release (which I remember being proud of for getting for $8 a year and a half ago) - and got curious. Last edited by JJ; 12-22-2009 at 05:32 AM.

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12-22-2009, 05:27 AM	#2
rickantel Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:30 Trading Score:7	big difference get the skynet edition

12-22-2009, 05:34 AM	#3
CodyCourtBlack2 Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Allentown, PA Blu-ray collection:309 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:68 Trading Score:15	I personally liked t3. it put an end to the whole stop judgment day idea and made it more of an inevitability. The latter part of the movie has a military CIA office type of feel to it. It's neat, I like it.

12-22-2009, 05:49 AM	#4
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Rent T3.. I would not ever recommend it, but if you should decide to buy it, I've read the UK version should be better, I'm not sure how but I'm thinking better audio?

12-22-2009, 04:24 PM	#8
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	The Skynet does have some additional DNR applied to it compared to the original release, but it is superior to the original disc and is a pretty decent looking image considering the original transfer was done on older equipment. The original disc has too much video noise (not actual film grain). The colors and contrast are slightly better on the Skynet disc too. In addition, the audio is better. The Skynet is a decent holdover until a restoration is done one day.

01-15-2010, 03:14 AM	#9
jtwise Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Louisville, KY 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1483 DVD collection:7 MA collection:1 Digital collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Anyone think there will be a third release of T2 anytime soon?

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