Planet Earth- The Hemisphere Megathread - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

badazzmofo · 02-19-2009, 02:33 PM

Ah very cool. Thanks man, I searched but that didn't come up.

Zman2k2 · 02-19-2009, 03:40 PM

No problem. I just stumbled a across it on my morning browse, and remembered your question.

surfdude12 · 02-19-2009, 03:47 PM

US and UK both say 1080i on the box, but the UK is really 1080p (verified on my system). Yes, the extra disk on snow leopards in the UK is 1080i, but all other 4 disks are 1080p.

brettallica · 02-19-2009, 03:50 PM

I posted a similar question a few weeks ago. The congregation here was very helpful.

See this thread: {thread here}. It's a few pages long, and many heavy hitters weigh in.

The overall consensus is to go with the UK version; buy it from Amazon.co.uk if possible.

Good luck!

eiker_ir · 02-19-2009, 04:54 PM

does it work on any US player? sorry for the noob question, i'm still making the transition from DVD to BD and getting used to the new regions, etc.

HorrorHead · 02-19-2009, 05:09 PM

Yes they work on US players. It's pretty awesome.

Steve46 · 02-19-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eiker_ir

does it work on any US player? sorry for the noob question, i'm still making the transition from DVD to BD and getting used to the new regions, etc.

Yes, it's region free.

I ordered the UK version and it plays fine on my Panasonic DMP BD35.

The shipping is cheap and you get a reduction because they remove the 17.5% tax.

Current price is around $36 US shipped.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Earth...rd_i=293962011

eiker_ir · 02-19-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve46

Yes, it's region free.

I ordered the UK version and it plays fine on my Panasonic DMP BD35.

The shipping is cheap and you get a reduction because they remove the 17.5% tax.

Current price is around $36 US shipped.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Earth...rd_i=293962011

thanks for the info man, my gf recently sold her DVD set so we could upgrade it, i'll be ordering soon.

Steve46 · 02-19-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eiker_ir

thanks for the info man, my gf recently sold her DVD set so we could upgrade it, i'll be ordering soon.

I gave away my SD set to a lucky friend.

You will love this on blu

brettallica · 02-19-2009, 07:29 PM

Yes, this is fantastic. Buy it now, and buy it from the UK Amazon site. Shipping is really quick, and I'd bet you'll be surprised how fast you get it. Plus it's under $40 for the set. You cannot go wrong with this purchase.

jeff92k7 · 02-19-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve46

Yes, it's region free.

I ordered the UK version and it plays fine on my Panasonic DMP BD35.

The shipping is cheap and you get a reduction because they remove the 17.5% tax.

Current price is around $36 US shipped.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Earth...rd_i=293962011

Just bought it. Thanks for the heads up. If Google exchange rate math is correct, it will be $35.48 US once it hits my debit card. I've been waiting to find this one for around $35.

Steve46 · 02-19-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff92k7

Just bought it. Thanks for the heads up. If Google exchange rate math is correct, it will be $35.48 US once it hits my debit card. I've been waiting to find this one for around $35.

I found it very humbling. It's amazing what things are right under our nose. Some of the places look like they are on a different planet.

You won't regret your purchase

Now we just need Blue Planet: Seas of Life on blu...

brettallica · 02-19-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff92k7

Just bought it. Thanks for the heads up. If Google exchange rate math is correct, it will be $35.48 US once it hits my debit card. I've been waiting to find this one for around $35.

Sounds close enough. Hard to go wrong for any five-disc set of BD for $35...even if the movies are terrible (which these aren't).

lobo81865 · 02-19-2009, 08:45 PM

My local Wal-Mart sells only the BBC release. Of course they aren't usually the cheapest place to buy Blu-Rays though. Except for a few $10.00 titles.

naturephoto1 · 02-19-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobo81865

My local Wal-Mart sells only the BBC release. Of course they aren't usually the cheapest place to buy Blu-Rays though. Except for a few $10.00 titles.

But, I believe what Walmart is selling is the 4 Disk BBC version and not the 5 Disk Version that we are/have gotten from Amazon.uk.

Rich

jkwest · 02-19-2009, 08:52 PM

easiest way...make sure its the BBC version that is narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

vamsilak · 02-19-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

easiest way...make sure its the BBC version that is narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

and in us version they dubbed it with us narrator

i would prefer bbc version it felts like

it so.....original

eiker_ir · 02-19-2009, 09:57 PM

just placed an order, total about 35.5$, awesome prices. Anyone knows how long it takes to get to the US usually?

edit: never mind jut checked, estimate delivery march 2-3

MCT · 02-19-2009, 10:17 PM

you should have it really by the 28th....Amazon.UK is pretty efficient.

JamesKurtovich · 02-19-2009, 10:23 PM

Amazon UK is awesome. Ships fast. I got the UK version for $39.99 and it's amazing.

02-19-2009, 09:57 PM	#158
eiker_ir Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:194 Trading Score:20	just placed an order, total about 35.5$, awesome prices. Anyone knows how long it takes to get to the US usually? edit: never mind jut checked, estimate delivery march 2-3 Last edited by eiker_ir; 02-19-2009 at 09:59 PM.

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badazzmofo Member Member since:Jan 2009	Ah very cool. Thanks man, I searched but that didn't come up.

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surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	US and UK both say 1080i on the box, but the UK is really 1080p (verified on my system). Yes, the extra disk on snow leopards in the UK is 1080i, but all other 4 disks are 1080p.

02-19-2009, 03:50 PM	#144
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I posted a similar question a few weeks ago. The congregation here was very helpful. See this thread: {thread here}. It's a few pages long, and many heavy hitters weigh in. The overall consensus is to go with the UK version; buy it from Amazon.co.uk if possible. Good luck!

02-19-2009, 04:54 PM	#145
eiker_ir Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:194 Trading Score:20	does it work on any US player? sorry for the noob question, i'm still making the transition from DVD to BD and getting used to the new regions, etc.

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HorrorHead Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Birmingham, AL Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:531	Yes they work on US players. It's pretty awesome.

02-19-2009, 07:29 PM	#150
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	Yes, this is fantastic. Buy it now, and buy it from the UK Amazon site. Shipping is really quick, and I'd bet you'll be surprised how fast you get it. Plus it's under $40 for the set. You cannot go wrong with this purchase.

02-19-2009, 08:45 PM	#154
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3326 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	My local Wal-Mart sells only the BBC release. Of course they aren't usually the cheapest place to buy Blu-Rays though. Except for a few $10.00 titles.

02-19-2009, 08:52 PM	#156
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02-19-2009, 10:23 PM	#160
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Amazon UK is awesome. Ships fast. I got the UK version for $39.99 and it's amazing.

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