The Criterion Collection

[wondervamp]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Free at last!

Free at last!

Thank God almighty, I'm region-free at last!

Which player did you get? I'm getting ready to get a player too.

[RalphoR]

Welcome to the free range movie club.....it will be worth your while

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Free at last!

Free at last!

Thank God almighty, I'm region-free at last!

Prepare to go into debt.

[wondervamp]

I'm looking at the Sony BDP-S5200 Region Free Blu-Ray DVD Player

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by wondervamp

I'm looking at the Sony BDP-S5200 Region Free Blu-Ray DVD Player

Very good choice. I've had the s3200 for a while and haven't had a single worry. No problem updating the firmware with the Sony's either.

[wondervamp]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Very good choice. I've had the s3200 for a while and haven't had a single worry. No problem updating the firmware with the Sony's either.

Seems to be getting good feedback in this forum...looks like it is time to pull the trigger I can get it for $145 out the door

[monorail91]

From the Mulholland Drive thread to this CC thread, so many posts about the "blur"...maybe it should be its own board so people can discuss even further. Perhaps in the Wish List category.

[jw007]

If I ever have the money I'm gonna have one of those high end OPPO region-free blu-ray players someday. Just need $500 or however much they run these days. I think the model BDP-103 one is what I'm thinking.

Anyone here have an OPPO ?

[popcorntreect]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Check the coming Tuesdays at 9:00am PST, or if you have account at Criterion.com, you should get an email when it starts.

Thank you

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by monorail91

From the Mulholland Drive thread to this CC thread, so many posts about the "blur"...maybe it should be its own board so people can discuss even further. Perhaps in the Wish List category.

it is an "open and shut" topic, so I'm not sure why there is even discussion about it.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

it is an "open and shut" topic, so I'm not sure why there is even discussion about it.

Apparently people on the internet like to complain about things.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by jw007

If I ever have the money I'm gonna have one of those high end OPPO region-free blu-ray players someday. Just need $500 or however much they run these days. I think the model BDP-103 one is what I'm thinking.

Anyone here have an OPPO ?

I have checked them, but I really fail to see what is so great about them, they have some extra options for Audio, but I just use HDMI to my AVR and I am perfectly happy with SQ and PQ.

There appears to be some kind of processing that supposedly enhances PQ on the newer models, it is called Darbee, but I am always doubtful of those kind of processing, then you have to spend more to make it region free.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by jw007

If I ever have the money I'm gonna have one of those high end OPPO region-free blu-ray players someday. Just need $500 or however much they run these days. I think the model BDP-103 one is what I'm thinking.

I just use one of the <$100 Samsung smart Blu-ray players that are readily available at Target or Best Buy. The first one that I bought in 2012 wore out last year, so I replaced it at Target, and shelled out about $15 for a four-year protection plan.

When it comes to Blu-ray players, I sort of like the idea of having something "disposable" so that it won't break the bank if I have to replace it.

As far as region capability, God knows that I spend enough money on Region A stuff. Besides, if I do upgrade to an Ultra HD Blu-ray Player at some point, then my region A discs will all be playable on it.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I just use one of the <$100 Samsung smart Blu-ray players that are readily available at Target or Best Buy. The first one that I bought in 2012 wore out last year, so I replaced it at Target, and shelled out about $15 for a four-year protection plan.

When it comes to Blu-ray players, I sort of like the idea of having something "disposable" so that it won't break the bank if I have to replace it.

As far as region capability, God knows that I spend enough money on Region A stuff. Besides, if I do upgrade to an Ultra HD Blu-ray Player at some point, then my region A discs will all be playable on it.

The only reason I wouldn't get a $50 player like my multiregion Seiki, is because they are noticeably slower, I miss my PS3, I am guessing the newer Sony Players that cost $100+ should fair better in that regard.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Apparently people on the internet like to complain about things.

yes, I think people like to have a forum on which they can pretend to know more than people who actually do these type of things (restorations, reviews, etc.) for a living.

[SkyAntoine]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

yes, I think people like to have a forum on which they can pretend to know more than people who actually do these type of things (restorations, reviews, etc.) for a living.

Yes, but it makes things more interesting for those of us that don't take ourselves or the enjoyment of watching movies too seriously.

Honestly, it amazes me that everyone can tell so much difference in transfers. I lump things into bad, good and amazing. Beyond that I'm leaving it to the experts.

This weekend I watched Robinson Crusoe on Mars and enjoyed the PQ for an old sci fi with cheesy landscapes. What we're seeing on Criterion is no doubt better than anything people have ever seen in their home. Good enough for me...

[Vinyl]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Apparently people on the internet like to complain about things.

Best statement I heard in a long while.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by jw007

If I ever have the money I'm gonna have one of those high end OPPO region-free blu-ray players someday. Just need $500 or however much they run these days. I think the model BDP-103 one is what I'm thinking.

Anyone here have an OPPO ?

[Show spoiler]

I got the previous model BDP-93 with a region free kit. It's worked like a charm since I bought it in 2011. Never encountered a disc it wouldn't play.

As I understand, there really isn't that much difference between players when it comes to the playback of BD's. What sets them apart is how well they do DVD's, and this is where the Oppo's excel. They are really top of the game, outside of investing in a stand-alone high-end video processor.

[Banned User]

The only thing I recommend with region free players is to have the ability to convert PAL to NTSC so you can view all of the special features.

[Bob Kramer]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Robert Harris routinely questions people when they make judgements on PQ based on stills alone. He says it cannot be judged unless you see it in motion. I'll trust his opinion on this one.

Gee, that's great. Let him look at CC's Solaris, Thin Red Line and Heaven's Gate and have him get back to me. I'm happy to provide him timings where the picture quality is noticeably problematic WHILE IN PLAY.