Lurking Noob - Blu-ray Forum

DutchBoy · 03-05-2008, 11:37 PM

Just stopping by to make my introductions.

Won't bore anyone with all the details, but foolishly allowed myself to be talked into buying an HD-DVD recently (right before "rumors" of the Toshiba drop-out hit) so I immediately went into reactive mode, found a blu-ray site (this one) and began lurking...

Long and short is, took the player back and bought a 40GB PS3 to meet both my movie and my gaming needs. Have 7 BDs right now, with another on the way from the UK.

My setup reads something like:
32" Sharp Aquos (1080p)
Pioneer Receiver (honestly, it's so old, does it matter what model? My next investment is this! Probably going with the Onkyo 605)
PS3 40GB
XBox 360 - 17 games
Nintendo Wii - 6 games
..and of course I own hundreds of DVDs -- I honestly have no idea how many, but I love 'em.

So, again hi, hope to get to know some of you in the future and contribute in some way.

Cheers!

mgonzo2u · 03-05-2008, 11:39 PM

Welcome aboard Dutch.

Today, you are a man.

Blu Titan · 03-05-2008, 11:41 PM

Welcome aboard. This site is the BEST place for Blu-ray related info. Take it from me...I have saved loads of $$$ from the information that members provide.

Moefiz · 03-05-2008, 11:41 PM

Dutch welcome to the blu side of the world....don't be shy...you can celebrate and always remember the serch function is your friend...

Bango · 03-05-2008, 11:43 PM

Welcome! Don't feel bad..I was a former HD-DUD adoptmer myself...and everyone here as made it very easy to transition to Blu-ray, with tons of information that has definately helped me make better choices!

DutchBoy · 03-05-2008, 11:44 PM

Thanks!

Put it this way, I only been reading about a week and I already know what new receiver I want and am importing discs for the first time ever -- it's been great!

rebfandan · 03-06-2008, 03:51 AM

You will learn so much so quickly from the forums. The pros around here will keep you informed, and everyone is really great and nice. Welcome and enjoy!

Banshee · 03-06-2008, 04:54 AM

Best site on the internet, bar none, for Blu-Ray info, several BR insiders are the gold standard, and the mods are borderline what most peeps would consider in-the-knows at worst.

Herr Schmidt · 03-06-2008, 11:55 AM

Welcome aboard A lot of helpful people here.

Grisle · 03-06-2008, 12:18 PM

I think I'm liking this reactive mode...definitely worked in your favor. Welcome.

03-05-2008, 11:37 PM	#1
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	Lurking Noob Just stopping by to make my introductions. Won't bore anyone with all the details, but foolishly allowed myself to be talked into buying an HD-DVD recently (right before "rumors" of the Toshiba drop-out hit) so I immediately went into reactive mode, found a blu-ray site (this one) and began lurking... Long and short is, took the player back and bought a 40GB PS3 to meet both my movie and my gaming needs. Have 7 BDs right now, with another on the way from the UK. My setup reads something like: 32" Sharp Aquos (1080p) Pioneer Receiver (honestly, it's so old, does it matter what model? My next investment is this! Probably going with the Onkyo 605) PS3 40GB XBox 360 - 17 games Nintendo Wii - 6 games ..and of course I own hundreds of DVDs -- I honestly have no idea how many, but I love 'em. So, again hi, hope to get to know some of you in the future and contribute in some way. Cheers! Last edited by DutchBoy; 03-05-2008 at 11:43 PM.

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03-05-2008, 11:39 PM	#2
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	Welcome aboard Dutch. Today, you are a man.

03-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#3
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Welcome aboard. This site is the BEST place for Blu-ray related info. Take it from me...I have saved loads of $$$ from the information that members provide.

03-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#4
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Dutch welcome to the blu side of the world....don't be shy...you can celebrate and always remember the serch function is your friend...

03-05-2008, 11:43 PM	#5
Bango Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego, CA Trading Score:4	Welcome! Don't feel bad..I was a former HD-DUD adoptmer myself...and everyone here as made it very easy to transition to Blu-ray, with tons of information that has definately helped me make better choices!

03-05-2008, 11:44 PM	#6
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	Thanks! Put it this way, I only been reading about a week and I already know what new receiver I want and am importing discs for the first time ever -- it's been great!

03-06-2008, 03:51 AM	#7
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	You will learn so much so quickly from the forums. The pros around here will keep you informed, and everyone is really great and nice. Welcome and enjoy!

03-06-2008, 04:54 AM	#8
Banshee New Member Member since:Dec 2007	Best site on the internet, bar none, for Blu-Ray info, several BR insiders are the gold standard, and the mods are borderline what most peeps would consider in-the-knows at worst.

03-06-2008, 11:55 AM	#9
Herr Schmidt Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Mid Michigan Blu-ray collection:438	Welcome aboard A lot of helpful people here.

03-06-2008, 12:18 PM	#10
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	I think I'm liking this reactive mode...definitely worked in your favor. Welcome.

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