The summer Blu-ray offer problem

[Joe Cain]

I think 800-723-4763 is the number for Buena Vista Home Entertainment (or DHE, or whatever they call themselves now).

I have read that 800-598-9671 is the direct number for the promotional offer. I'm still inside 8 weeks so I haven't used either to check on my status yet.

https://portal.archway.com/run/Lookup?key=BVISTA
is the link to check your status online.

If I'd seen the posted photo of the PS3 box's UPC symbol, I'd repost it here now, I swear.

[Digital Filmmaker]

I always staple or otherwise affix the UPC code label to the rebate form so that it cannot accidentally be lost. Yours probably stuck inside the envelope or fell out when they opened it.

[bdrex28]

The most annoying thing about this offer is how long it takes them to even get you in teh system. Mine's been mailed off for 6 wks and they STILL don't have me in the system. I called and the girl , who was nice actually, said to give them 8 wks to get it into the system.

8 wks? Seriously, what do people do there?

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

The most annoying thing about this offer is how long it takes them to even get you in teh system. Mine's been mailed off for 6 wks and they STILL don't have me in the system. I called and the girl , who was nice actually, said to give them 8 wks to get it into the system.

8 wks? Seriously, what do people do there?

I just tried checking mine and its not in the system yet either. Its been about 5 weeks for me.

[sj001]

It took about 6 or 7 weeks before I was in their system, and then another 2-3 weeks for me to get them. Rebate type stuff is always SLLLOWWW.

[Intamin]

lol, I laugh because I was just told the exact same thing when I checked online/called. So when I get my stuff back I'm cutting out all upc's and sending it in. PS, I cut out the huge one on the back of the bdp-s300

[WhoDat]

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

I think 800-723-4763 is the number for Buena Vista Home Entertainment (or DHE, or whatever they call themselves now).

I have read that 800-598-9671 is the direct number for the promotional offer. I'm still inside 8 weeks so I haven't used either to check on my status yet.

https://portal.archway.com/run/Lookup?key=BVISTA
is the link to check your status online.

If I'd seen the posted photo of the PS3 box's UPC symbol, I'd repost it here now, I swear.

You are correct (800) 598 -9671 is the direct line, I just called them and got confirmation on my order. Should ship in about 6 weeks!

[tron3]

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

..

I have read that 800-598-9671 is the direct number for the promotional offer....

An e-mail to me confirmed that was the number to call. A very nice lady confirmed I was in the sytem and the movies will get here in about 4 weeks. ugh.

Turns out I we need to mail in the sticker on the side of the S300 box, not the bottom. Go figure.

[Go Blu]

I am dreading the offer as I plan to pick up a BDP-S500 soon.

BUT the fact that there is a delay is actually a good thing!
Means they can't make them fast enough and there are not enough just sitting around!

[tron3]

Originally Posted by Go Blu

I am dreading the offer as I plan to pick up a BDP-S500 soon.

...!

S500? Dang... what is the difference? So far I see HDMI 1.3

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-ente...-s1-295142.php

[Go Blu]

Originally Posted by tron3

S500? Or do you mean S300? What is the difference if there is such animal?

BDP-S500 will be out on Oct 31st I believe. Retail is $699 US
Built with rigid beam construction and a motorized sliding front panel.
it has HDMI 1.3. It also has the S1's 1080p24/60 for judderless movie playback on supported TVs, x.v.Color, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding

You can find the specs HERE

Also here are some more images from Gizmodo: HERE

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by Go Blu

BDP-S500 will be out on Oct 31st I believe. Retail is $699 US

You can find the specs HERE

Also here are some more images from Engadget HERE

Is it just an S300 with firmware updates???? If so then you could save money and get the S300 and update it yourself.

[Go Blu]

It a bit more than just firmware.
It's closer to the S1 only it has HDMI 1.3 and the latest audio.
Maybe built a bit more solid similar to the ES series,
not that I plan on throwing it around hehe.

Built with rigid beam construction and a motorized sliding front panel.
it has HDMI 1.3. It also has the S1's 1080p24/60 for judderless movie playback on supported TVs, x.v.Color, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding

Weather it is worth the extra $$ ....I'll have to let you all know after I get it. =)