I'm personally ended the format war....(for me) - Blu-ray Forum

BTBuck1 · 09-07-2006, 05:34 AM

Today I went ahead and ordered the Toshiba HD-A1 from the AVSforum powerbuy, my total out of pocket was $414.98 and that included "Sahara" on HDDVD!

I decided I wanted to have an HDDVD player that had the decoders built in and at this price it was hard to pass up!

I'll probably be getting rid of my xbox360 now as I probably won't need it anymore, all I was going to use it for was HDDVD I may still use it as a secondary HDDVD player should the unit come out and is inexpensive (under $200)

I will still mainly support Blu Ray, but should a disc come out on one before the other I won't have to wait, and I can now enjoy Universal pictures titles and Weinstein as well as all the Joys Blu Ray will bring this Fall.

These are good times we are living in brothers!

zombie · 09-07-2006, 06:02 AM

As I said at HD-DVD.com, I'm sure you'll love the content HD DVD has to offer. Again, welcome aboard! Buying both formats is what a lot of us will be doing. There's going to be just too much great HD on each format to ignore it.

BTBuck1 · 09-07-2006, 06:15 AM

I came to the realization over the last few weeks that trying to just take a side isn't worth it. The firmware keeps improving this player and while not perfect, it's got alot more going right for it then wrong. Given the fact that I will most certainly not get the quality of components this unit offers for the price offered now (audio decoders built in etc.) I figured what the heck. I really want to start watching some great HD content, and The BDP-S1 is still atleast 2 months away! I have a thing for several Universal pictures movies..."the Mummy series" Jurassic parks, fast & furious' and KONG to name a few. Those are just too many cool titles to miss out on.
Plus it makes a great upconvert player, so what the heck!

So I'll probably unlitmately end up with the HDA1 and PS3 in my living room, with HD-A1 using the 6 channel analogs on my receiver and ps3 will be limited to optical. connected to my 42" sony kdf42we655 3LCD.

Then in my bedroom I will have the BDP-S1 rocking over the 6 Channel Analogs on my pioneer vsx1014tx. and probably put my xbox360 w/HDDVD drive in there.

this way I can watch any HD source in either the comfort of my bed, or the atmosphere of my living room.

It's great having two setups!

theknub · 09-07-2006, 06:34 AM

you all make me sick. i want my HD too!

damn it, why am i trying to buy a house right now

Jodi · 09-07-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by theknub

you all make me sick. i want my HD too!

damn it, why am i trying to buy a house right now

if you buy a house, just think of all that space you'll have to play with your big (HD) toys!

Jodi

Applefiend · 09-07-2006, 02:28 PM

Pssst, get rid of the Xbox 360 after you finish Gears of War.

BTBuck1 · 09-07-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Applefiend

Pssst, get rid of the Xbox 360 after you finish Gears of War.

And Halo3

zombie · 09-07-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theknub

you all make me sick. i want my HD too!

damn it, why am i trying to buy a house right now

I just bought my first home about 5 weeks ago. No way that was going to stop me from enjoying terrific HD. Now I've got a lot more room for the kids and a much nicer HT room.

Good luck in your house hunt.

theknub · 09-07-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nyg

I just bought my first home about 5 weeks ago. No way that was going to stop me from enjoying terrific HD. Now I've got a lot more room for the kids and a much nicer HT room.

Good luck in your house hunt.

Thanks

the place im looking at isnt huge but will certainly make do. the duplex im in now, i have a deaf neighbor. so i can watch gladiator at 2 AM while only worrying about the sub. with my own place, ill prob entertain the neighborhood.

and luckily, no kids, wife, or the like to have to support. makes saving for toys much easier.

Marcusarilius · 05-27-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BTBuck1

Today I went ahead and ordered the Toshiba HD-A1 from the AVSforum powerbuy, my total out of pocket was $414.98 and that included "Sahara" on HDDVD!

I decided I wanted to have an HDDVD player that had the decoders built in and at this price it was hard to pass up!

I'll probably be getting rid of my xbox360 now as I probably won't need it anymore, all I was going to use it for was HDDVD I may still use it as a secondary HDDVD player should the unit come out and is inexpensive (under $200)

I will still mainly support Blu Ray, but should a disc come out on one before the other I won't have to wait, and I can now enjoy Universal pictures titles and Weinstein as well as all the Joys Blu Ray will bring this Fall.

These are good times we are living in brothers!

Well. I hope this all works out for you.

BStecke · 05-27-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Well. I hope this all works out for you.

Look at you diggin' up this old ass thread

Sling · 05-27-2008, 01:34 AM

lol

Rob71 · 05-27-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Well. I hope this all works out for you.

holy_necroposting_batman.jpg

I can't remember who I stole this from. Hope it wasn't you.

tommyboy81 · 05-27-2008, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Well. I hope this all works out for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

Look at you diggin' up this old ass thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sling

lol

I'm glad I saw your guys posts because I thought this was just done

Marcusarilius · 05-27-2008, 01:43 AM

Holy Necro-pic Batman! No. I'm not that good..

tommyboy81 · 05-27-2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Holy Necro-pic Batman! No. I'm not that good..

Think it was Ice or JJ

09-07-2006, 05:34 AM	#1
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	I'm personally ended the format war....(for me) Today I went ahead and ordered the Toshiba HD-A1 from the AVSforum powerbuy, my total out of pocket was $414.98 and that included "Sahara" on HDDVD! I decided I wanted to have an HDDVD player that had the decoders built in and at this price it was hard to pass up! I'll probably be getting rid of my xbox360 now as I probably won't need it anymore, all I was going to use it for was HDDVD I may still use it as a secondary HDDVD player should the unit come out and is inexpensive (under $200) I will still mainly support Blu Ray, but should a disc come out on one before the other I won't have to wait, and I can now enjoy Universal pictures titles and Weinstein as well as all the Joys Blu Ray will bring this Fall. These are good times we are living in brothers! Last edited by BTBuck1; 09-07-2006 at 04:16 PM.

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09-07-2006, 06:02 AM	#2
zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2004 Trading Score:865	As I said at HD-DVD.com, I'm sure you'll love the content HD DVD has to offer. Again, welcome aboard! Buying both formats is what a lot of us will be doing. There's going to be just too much great HD on each format to ignore it.

09-07-2006, 06:15 AM	#3
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	I came to the realization over the last few weeks that trying to just take a side isn't worth it. The firmware keeps improving this player and while not perfect, it's got alot more going right for it then wrong. Given the fact that I will most certainly not get the quality of components this unit offers for the price offered now (audio decoders built in etc.) I figured what the heck. I really want to start watching some great HD content, and The BDP-S1 is still atleast 2 months away! I have a thing for several Universal pictures movies..."the Mummy series" Jurassic parks, fast & furious' and KONG to name a few. Those are just too many cool titles to miss out on. Plus it makes a great upconvert player, so what the heck! So I'll probably unlitmately end up with the HDA1 and PS3 in my living room, with HD-A1 using the 6 channel analogs on my receiver and ps3 will be limited to optical. connected to my 42" sony kdf42we655 3LCD. Then in my bedroom I will have the BDP-S1 rocking over the 6 Channel Analogs on my pioneer vsx1014tx. and probably put my xbox360 w/HDDVD drive in there. this way I can watch any HD source in either the comfort of my bed, or the atmosphere of my living room. It's great having two setups!

09-07-2006, 06:34 AM	#4
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	you all make me sick. i want my HD too! damn it, why am i trying to buy a house right now

09-07-2006, 02:28 PM	#6
Applefiend Active Member Member since:Jul 2006	Pssst, get rid of the Xbox 360 after you finish Gears of War.

05-27-2008, 01:34 AM	#12
Sling Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray reviews:2	lol

05-27-2008, 01:43 AM	#15
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Holy Necro-pic Batman! No. I'm not that good..

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