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Trean · 10-15-2010, 05:34 AM

So it seems that Amazon pulled the "3D" version of Polar Express and a newer "actual" 3D version is going to be released in November. This will be the third version of Polar Express. Each edition is reported to have different audio as well, the first being standard Dolby, second Dolby TrueHD and latest DTS-MA HD.

What are the chances that the price of the latest 3D version drops to acceptable levels (~$15)? The original is at that level but I would never touch it since it doesn't have HD sound. But I could care less about 3D. Apologize if this question has been asked or topic brought up elsewhere, but I did a search and the finicky system didn't come up with anything worthwhile.

Original Release: http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-...7120299&sr=1-1

Old 3D: http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-...7120299&sr=1-2

New 3D: http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-...7120513&sr=1-3

roxyv · 10-15-2010, 05:41 AM

[QUOTE=What are the chances that the price of the latest 3D version drops to acceptable levels (~$15)? QUOTE]

Slim to none, probably we have to wait for 2 years...i'll be waiting too, i'm holding off buying the lossy, but it was on sale at Target for 15 this week but not sure if it was the lossy or lossless for they ran out, i would have settled with true Hd...

Rob J in WNY · 10-15-2010, 05:44 AM

B&M stores may still have the older "anagyph" 3D version. I finally picked it up last year for $15 or so at Best Buy. As you know, it has Dolby TrueHD 5.1, and I can tell you that it does sound superb - worth it over the lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 mix.

I might consider getting the new 3D version as I do have a 3D TV and BD player, but I'm with you that I don't really "need" 3D yet. I love that movie to potentially repurchase it, though!

Freezeup · 10-15-2010, 01:30 PM

Curious, since its a Warner release, does the OLDER 3D version have a main intro menu or does the movie automatically start right away?

jdmac29 · 10-15-2010, 08:02 PM

[QUOTE=Freezeup;3876247]Curious, since its a Warner release, does the OLDER 3D version have a main intro menu or does the movie automatically start right away?[/QUOTE

It has a menu for you to choose the 3d or 2d version.

10-15-2010, 05:34 AM	#1
Trean Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:186 Blu-ray collection:690 Blu-ray reviews:3	polar express question So it seems that Amazon pulled the "3D" version of Polar Express and a newer "actual" 3D version is going to be released in November. This will be the third version of Polar Express. Each edition is reported to have different audio as well, the first being standard Dolby, second Dolby TrueHD and latest DTS-MA HD. What are the chances that the price of the latest 3D version drops to acceptable levels (~$15)? The original is at that level but I would never touch it since it doesn't have HD sound. But I could care less about 3D. Apologize if this question has been asked or topic brought up elsewhere, but I did a search and the finicky system didn't come up with anything worthwhile. Original Release: http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-...7120299&sr=1-1 Old 3D: http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-...7120299&sr=1-2 New 3D: http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-...7120513&sr=1-3

10-15-2010, 05:41 AM	#2
roxyv Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:United States 4K collection:365 Blu-ray collection:1671 DVD collection:114 Blu-ray reviews:1	[QUOTE=What are the chances that the price of the latest 3D version drops to acceptable levels (~$15)? QUOTE] Slim to none, probably we have to wait for 2 years...i'll be waiting too, i'm holding off buying the lossy, but it was on sale at Target for 15 this week but not sure if it was the lossy or lossless for they ran out, i would have settled with true Hd...

10-15-2010, 05:44 AM	#3
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	B&M stores may still have the older "anagyph" 3D version. I finally picked it up last year for $15 or so at Best Buy. As you know, it has Dolby TrueHD 5.1, and I can tell you that it does sound superb - worth it over the lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 mix. I might consider getting the new 3D version as I do have a 3D TV and BD player, but I'm with you that I don't really "need" 3D yet. I love that movie to potentially repurchase it, though!

10-15-2010, 01:30 PM	#4
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	Curious, since its a Warner release, does the OLDER 3D version have a main intro menu or does the movie automatically start right away?

10-15-2010, 08:02 PM	#5
jdmac29 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:36	[QUOTE=Freezeup;3876247]Curious, since its a Warner release, does the OLDER 3D version have a main intro menu or does the movie automatically start right away?[/QUOTE It has a menu for you to choose the 3d or 2d version.

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