Planet Earth Poll - Blu-ray Forum

Gremal · 04-18-2007, 05:02 PM

Undecided. I am sure the documentary is informative with gorgeous imagery. I just don't know how often I'd reach for it on the shelf and whether it lends itself to repeat viewing--my criteria for adding something to my library. It's not like I'd have some buddies over for some beers or a bottle of zin and watch this thing, and even less likely I'd put this on and cuddle up with a girlfriend in front of the plasma. And after a hard day's work I'd much rather use my PS3 for Fight Night round 3 than watch a documentary. That said, I may order it anyway.

GCW2216 · 04-18-2007, 05:45 PM

Is this the same program that is still running on TV every Sunday?

WriteSimply · 04-18-2007, 05:51 PM

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Is this the same program that is still running on TV every Sunday?

Three hours every Sunday on Discovery and DiscoveryHD. This Sunday is the last one. Then the BD comes out.

fuad

BTBuck1 · 04-18-2007, 05:56 PM

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Undecided. I am sure the documentary is informative with gorgeous imagery.

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I just don't know how often I'd reach for it on the shelf and whether it lends itself to repeat viewing--my criteria for adding something to my library.

I disagree, IF anything...I could watch something like this...far more than I could say "Identity" or "The pursuit of happiness"...Documentaries require limited attention and you can drop off and pick up wherever & whenever you want. With 11 1/2 hours of HD content, it would be difficult to get "bored" of this IMO.

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It's not like I'd have some buddies over for some beers or a bottle of zin and watch this thing

Funny me and my buddy were bored watching tv the otherday...we flip to discovery channel and PE was on. He says "ahh leave it here" we were amazed watching a polar bear go at it with a Walrus and then wacthing Sharks jump 6 feet out of water after seals, and nobody even hinted at changing the channel...we were captivated.

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and even less likely I'd put this on and cuddle up with a girlfriend in front of the plasma.

I know my gf would enjoy something like this, vs. say...
The Terminator. Women like "mother nature" too, and enjoy learning something, and can appreciate spectacular High Def content.

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And after a hard day's work I'd much rather use my PS3 for Fight Night round 3 than watch a documentary. That said, I may order it anyway.

I guess differen't stroked for differen't folks. To me, I view gaming as a chore of sorts. And after a long day at work I would much rather veg out watching this, than stress out on the complexity of some of these games when I've been stressing out all day at work.

With that said....go buy it =)

Gremal · 04-18-2007, 06:24 PM

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With that said....go buy it =)

Ok, you convinced me! No doubt it is a great way to support the blu-ray cause and get some great viewing material at the same time. I just hope it doesn't gather dust as more of my favorites are released on BD.

AlaskaDon · 04-18-2007, 07:33 PM

I pre-ordered from Amazon a couple of weeks ago after watching one episode on Discovery HD. Amazing picture and Amazon has a better price than anyplace that I have locally here to buy from.

Amon37 · 04-18-2007, 08:00 PM

I'm watching it in HD on TV now. It's great series but not something I'd watch again.

View Poll Results: How will you get Planet Earth? or will you????
I Pre-ordered P.E. from Amazon	68	40.72%
I Pre-ordered P.E. from Another Online retailer (see post)	15	8.98%
I will Buy P.E. from B&M store	31	18.56%
I'm undecided wether to buy it or not.	31	18.56%
I Pre-ordered the HDDVD version, what am I doing here??	3	1.80%
I will not Buy Planet Earth...at all.	22	13.17%
I'm buying the Standard Def DVD's [:rollseyes:]	2	1.20%
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04-18-2007, 05:02 PM	#1
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Undecided. I am sure the documentary is informative with gorgeous imagery. I just don't know how often I'd reach for it on the shelf and whether it lends itself to repeat viewing--my criteria for adding something to my library. It's not like I'd have some buddies over for some beers or a bottle of zin and watch this thing, and even less likely I'd put this on and cuddle up with a girlfriend in front of the plasma. And after a hard day's work I'd much rather use my PS3 for Fight Night round 3 than watch a documentary. That said, I may order it anyway.

04-18-2007, 05:45 PM	#2
GCW2216 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	Is this the same program that is still running on TV every Sunday?

04-18-2007, 07:33 PM	#6
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:-	I pre-ordered from Amazon a couple of weeks ago after watching one episode on Discovery HD. Amazing picture and Amazon has a better price than anyplace that I have locally here to buy from.

04-18-2007, 08:00 PM	#7
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	I'm watching it in HD on TV now. It's great series but not something I'd watch again.

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