What T2 should I get? - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

GGX · 09-20-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Afrobean

And if the DNR bugs you that much, you can spend even less and get the first US edition.

I'd rather get an unmolested transfer of the movie. With lossless audio. So import.

drtre81 · 09-20-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Uhh ya and you forgot about how Arnold's face looks like it was made out of wax in the Skynet screenshot. Ya thats natural!

FAIL

Monolithium · 09-20-2009, 07:38 AM

I say wait until the 20th Anniversary in 2011.

linger63 · 09-20-2009, 09:26 AM

As I have previously posted, the Japanese Premium Edition is the best quality version of T2.

Anyone who disagrees has either NOT seen it or just thinks it's too expensive.

I have seen all 3 versions being discussed and couldn't care less if the Skynet or U.K. versions were $1.00 each.

If you are a genuine fan of T2 and/or Blu ray and have something better than a HTIB you owe it to yourself to buy the BEST QUALITY VERSION AVAILABLE...............THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want MORE proof

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/dvdcompare/term2.htm

Stop being so TIGHT!!!!!!!!! Geez

bhampton · 09-20-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote "If you are a genuine fan of T2 and/or Blu ray and have something better than a HTIB you owe it to yourself to buy the BEST QUALITY VERSION AVAILABLE...............THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!"

I kind of understand your stance.

For most movies,... I would also seek out the highest quality possible.

This movie though is just fun. So,... The $10 version works for me.

If it was a movie like Jaws or Empire Strikes Back or something then yeah,... I would want to know where to buy the best one.

I guess I'm not much of a Terminator fan. I can enjoy the movies but I'm not going to import it because $10 sounds about right for me.

=Brian

Mr.White · 09-20-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnothan Pedak

I say wait until the 20th Anniversary in 2011.

+1, pretty sure they'll be one!

Buddy Christ · 09-20-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by linger63

If you want MORE proof

He even says you cant really see the difference. This does not help your argument.

Afrobean · 09-20-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

I'd rather get an unmolested transfer of the movie. With lossless audio. So import.

I doubt if most of the people who would ask for advice would EVER really be able to tell the difference on the audio end.

I'd wager that most who would ask "which version should I get" rather than investigating themselves probably don't even have sound systems.

And where's the purist's favor for the original theatrical presentation? Does the Japanese version have the original mono track in lossless? Does any version? Maybe we should all save our cash until a truly right version comes out? Actually, this is kind of what I've done, except I've opted for a cheap-o American version for the meantime until it happens rather than abstaining from purchase completely.

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If you are a genuine fan of T2 and/or Blu ray and have something better than a HTIB you owe it to yourself to buy the BEST QUALITY VERSION AVAILABLE...............THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!

This is pretty funny. "NO YOU'RE NOT A REAL FAN UNLESS YOU DO IT LIKE ME!"

Personally, my definition of a "real fan" is one who would want the company who produced the film to profit from the purchase. I'd wager that the producers of the film make more money on a 15 dollar sale in USA than a 15 dollar sale of a British import or a 35~55 dollar sale of a Japanese import.

And yeah, bro, I'll admit it. If you'll spend 55 dollars on this movie, a copy that will be obsoleted in the future, you are a MUCH bigger Terminator 2 fan than I. I don't think I could justify spending over 20 bucks on this thing, no matter how much better than my current edition it is.

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Originally Posted by Blu2U

He even says you cant really see the difference. This does not help your argument.

I was going to point out that the comparison is between the Japanese BD, the UK BD, and 2 different DVDs, but your observation works as well.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-20-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Just get Skynet. Why go through all the trouble just to get an import?

Trouble? You order it on Amazon.jp, which is just like ordering on U.S. Amazon. You get your order in 2 days.

linger63 · 09-20-2009, 03:03 PM

Each to their own I guess.
I was assuming everyone into Blu had similar criteria to me.

My bad.

GGX · 09-20-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by drtre81

FAIL

I cant believe you dont see how waxy that looks... Doesn't look natural or film-like at all.

YodasFootPowder · 09-20-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by linger63

As I have previously posted, the Japanese Premium Edition is the best quality version of T2.

Anyone who disagrees has either NOT seen it or just thinks it's too expensive.

I have seen all 3 versions being discussed and couldn't care less if the Skynet or U.K. versions were $1.00 each.

If you are a genuine fan of T2 and/or Blu ray and have something better than a HTIB you owe it to yourself to buy the BEST QUALITY VERSION AVAILABLE...............THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want MORE proof

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/dvdcompare/term2.htm

Stop being so TIGHT!!!!!!!!! Geez

WOW! That article is really grasping at straws. All of those Blu-ray screens look so similar, I can't even believe the author of that article spent so much time on it! With how similar those screen shots look, when viewing the actual movies in motion, I can't imagine anyone being able to notice the difference enough to care. In fact, in motion, I can't imagine anyone noticing that little of a difference period. If you enjoy spending extra money then by all means do it. To anyone else in the thread that hasn't bought the movie yet, I will highly recommend you get the Skynet edition!

drtre81 · 09-20-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

I cant believe you dont see how waxy that looks... Doesn't look natural or film-like at all.

arnold IS waxy looking. lol.

bandit29 · 09-21-2009, 12:56 AM

I have the JP steel box and the US Skynet Edition. I watched the Skynet Edition last night....everyone looks like they are made of wax. They really smoothed over everything. So smooth that it loses some of the detail that the JP version has.

Jutty · 09-21-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Isn't Sideshow Collectables stuff VERY HIGH PRICED?!

Plus was it on any 50 dollar purchase from them or a specific item or amount?

lol yea kinda high priced,,,,i collect Hot Toys 1/6 scale stuff.
And you can only use the gift voucher with a certain selection of items.
But saying that the card was free with the disc ,so all is good

FendersRule · 09-21-2009, 07:11 PM

I say neither. The Interface is T2: Skynet edition is the most slowest and ridiculous piece of Blu-ray software I have ever seen in my life. In-fact, I want mine OUT of my collection. PM me if you want to trade something for it.

I've been willing to time to see how long it takes after I insert the Blu-ray disc into my PS3 to when the movie actually starts. I think it's roughly around 2-3 minutes. It's pretty bad.

It's a piece of trash, plain and simple. Besides, the transfer does not do this movie justice. Who cares if it's "The best version out in the US", it's still trash.

At-least my US version of American Psycho acts like a Blu-ray movie. It's a crappy transfer, but I put it in, and it loads up in 5-6 seconds. This on the other-hand is a disgrace.

[1080-p] · 09-21-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bogo5

The 25GB 2006 release or the 50GB 2009 release?

Looking at these two screens the newer version looks like it has too much dnr?

2006

2009

you can't judge based on those photos because they were captured in 720p

YodasFootPowder · 09-21-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by [1080-p]

you can't judge based on those photos because they were captured in 720p

Not to mention, they're still images. You can't judge a movies picture quality on a few still images.

GGX · 09-21-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by YodasFootPowder

Not to mention, they're still images. You can't judge a movies picture quality on a few still images.

Uhh I'd say so since its taken from the film itself. These are not images somebody has created out of thin air.

YodasFootPowder · 09-22-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Uhh I'd say so since its taken from the film itself. These are not images somebody has created out of thin air.

It's not gonna look exactly like that in motion. You're not going to be able to notice such subtle differences between the two when it's in motion. Of course you can now, because it's a still picture and you can sit and stare at both of them side by side for as long as you want.

Were the photos cleaned up at all for this comparison? You wouldn't think so, but how can anybody be sure, etc, etc....

09-20-2009, 09:26 AM	#64
linger63 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:162 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:82 Blu-ray reviews:17	As I have previously posted, the Japanese Premium Edition is the best quality version of T2. Anyone who disagrees has either NOT seen it or just thinks it's too expensive. I have seen all 3 versions being discussed and couldn't care less if the Skynet or U.K. versions were $1.00 each. If you are a genuine fan of T2 and/or Blu ray and have something better than a HTIB you owe it to yourself to buy the BEST QUALITY VERSION AVAILABLE...............THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!! If you want MORE proof http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/dvdcompare/term2.htm Stop being so TIGHT!!!!!!!!! Geez Last edited by linger63; 09-20-2009 at 09:37 AM.

09-20-2009, 07:38 AM	#63
Monolithium Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Canada	I say wait until the 20th Anniversary in 2011.

09-20-2009, 11:38 AM	#65
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:989 Blu-ray collection:2545 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Quote "If you are a genuine fan of T2 and/or Blu ray and have something better than a HTIB you owe it to yourself to buy the BEST QUALITY VERSION AVAILABLE...............THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!" I kind of understand your stance. For most movies,... I would also seek out the highest quality possible. This movie though is just fun. So,... The $10 version works for me. If it was a movie like Jaws or Empire Strikes Back or something then yeah,... I would want to know where to buy the best one. I guess I'm not much of a Terminator fan. I can enjoy the movies but I'm not going to import it because $10 sounds about right for me. =Brian

09-20-2009, 03:03 PM	#70
linger63 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:162 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:82 Blu-ray reviews:17	Each to their own I guess. I was assuming everyone into Blu had similar criteria to me. My bad.

09-21-2009, 12:56 AM	#74
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	I have the JP steel box and the US Skynet Edition. I watched the Skynet Edition last night....everyone looks like they are made of wax. They really smoothed over everything. So smooth that it loses some of the detail that the JP version has.

09-21-2009, 07:11 PM	#76
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	I say neither. The Interface is T2: Skynet edition is the most slowest and ridiculous piece of Blu-ray software I have ever seen in my life. In-fact, I want mine OUT of my collection. PM me if you want to trade something for it. I've been willing to time to see how long it takes after I insert the Blu-ray disc into my PS3 to when the movie actually starts. I think it's roughly around 2-3 minutes. It's pretty bad. It's a piece of trash, plain and simple. Besides, the transfer does not do this movie justice. Who cares if it's "The best version out in the US", it's still trash. At-least my US version of American Psycho acts like a Blu-ray movie. It's a crappy transfer, but I put it in, and it loads up in 5-6 seconds. This on the other-hand is a disgrace.

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