The Avatar Blu-ray Release Thread - Page 174 - Blu-ray Forum

BasicGreatGuy · 04-22-2010, 11:42 PM

Amazon must have gotten a lot of questions or complaints about not being able to play the Blu-ray. They have the following on the Avatar page...

"Please note: This edition of the film is not in 3D. Also, we recommend customers with older Blu-ray players update their player firmware to ensure successful playback of this product. More information about Blu-ray player firmware updates can be found here."

Adrock · 04-22-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Amazon must have gotten a lot of questions or complaints about not being able to play the Blu-ray. They have the following on the Avatar page...

"Please note: This edition of the film is not in 3D. Also, we recommend customers with older Blu-ray players update their player firmware to ensure successful playback of this product. More information about Blu-ray player firmware updates can be found here."

Best Buy actually had a sign posted by all of the Avatar displays as well saying pretty much the same thing regarding firmware, but they were trying to peddle their geek squad service to get people updated.

gavkiwi · 04-22-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamlot

My question is, if you have a 3D TV with a new 3D Blu-ray player, can it be in 3D? Also does the PS3 Fat do 3D? If anyone has a 3D TV i wanna hear if Avatar can be converted to 3D.

Wut

Adrock · 04-22-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gavkiwi

Wut

Freekman · 04-22-2010, 11:56 PM

I was in Blockbuster today to see if any rental copies were available (despite my being completely sure they didn't) and was able to watch a bit of the Blu being displayed. I really can't make any fair review of the PQ, but of what I did see, it looks nothing short of reference. I wasn't stunned by it, as I've been spoiled by Blu's for so long, but it does look exactly like it should. My question: should I purchase this release now or will be the extras on the future release be enough to justify me waiting until then?

Luke01 · 04-22-2010, 11:58 PM

I have a Panasonic DMP-BD35, and it is playing just fine. It did take slightly longer for the movie to load, but it's working.

JimShaw · 04-22-2010, 11:58 PM

I voted but I don't have a clue as to how many. It will be interesting.

neo78956 · 04-23-2010, 12:01 AM

Just finished watching both the DVD and the Blu-ray.

DVD looked great, one of the best looking DVDs I've seen.

Blu-ray was......

beanham22 · 04-23-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Freekman

I was in Blockbuster today to see if any rental copies were available (despite my being completely sure they didn't) and was able to watch a bit of the Blu being displayed. I really can't make any fair review of the PQ, but of what I did see, it looks nothing short of reference. I wasn't stunned by it, as I've been spoiled by Blu's for so long, but it does look exactly like it should. My question: should I purchase this release now or will be the extras on the future release be enough to justify me waiting until then?

Man I doubt it is a good idea to form an opinion of PQ when viewing it at blockbuster. Anyways I watched some scenes, It is definitely one of the best Blu rays, but I don't think its better than "Star Trek" or 'At Worlds End".

Also Purchase if you can't wait until November and will watch a lot. If you are going to watch it once or twice before November I'd just rent it and wait.

Quote:

Just finished watching both the DVD and the Blu-ray.

DVD looked great, one of the best looking DVDs I've seen.

Blu-ray was......

lol I also popped in the DVD after the Bluray just to see and thought it was great for a DVD.

ryan4blu · 04-23-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by neo78956

Just finished watching both the DVD and the Blu-ray.

DVD looked great, one of the best looking DVDs I've seen.

Blu-ray was......

really? wow i thought the dvd looked just ok and the blu was simply amazing. the dvd looked fuzzy and certainly not as defined. it was ok for me. but when i popped in the blu it was like

MaCruz · 04-23-2010, 12:06 AM

I just got done watching it. AWESOME just like in theaters. This is defiantly reference material.

Buddy Christ · 04-23-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by neo78956

Just finished watching both the DVD and the Blu-ray.

DVD looked great, one of the best looking DVDs I've seen.

Blu-ray was......

OK so last night (1206) on my way home I played the DVD in my car and thought it looked awesome. Then I thought that I kind of talked my self into it. This is the third time I have seen someone rave about the DVD...Thanks

Bizdady · 04-23-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by beanham22

Man I doubt it is a good idea to form an opinion of PQ when viewing it at blockbuster.

Might as well use one of those Target displays for PQ references

lol

Duffy12 · 04-23-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

I just wanna see the screen shots...I am a picture guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrock41

I do enjoy the screen shots as well

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Originally Posted by Foggy

I do too, that's mainly why I go on Reviews

Same here.

As a matter of fact that was the only reason that I became a member here, however as I took a look around this place I became hooked.

darkknightboston · 04-23-2010, 12:08 AM

I did not have a download. Are there any issues with this player. Going to go pick it up my copy in a few minutes. Had to wait for the kiddies to go to sleep. Well truth be told I am also going to go see Kick-Ass right after I pick it up....

Liselotte · 04-23-2010, 12:08 AM

while watching the movie, i keep getting this pop-up display with the duration and some small pic of avatar, any idea why this happening? or is it my bluray player?

beanham22 · 04-23-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizdady

Might as well use one of those Target displays for PQ references

lol

Lol, I don't know who calibrates TV's at TARGET but haha I definitely wouldn't want HD if thats what it actually looked like.

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while watching the movie, i keep getting this pop-up display with the duration and some small pic of avatar, any idea why this happening? or is it my bluray player?

Maybe you didn't turn off the pop up menu?

Beast · 04-23-2010, 12:09 AM

Ok.... I already watched it twice. And I kinda wanna watch it again.

I think I need help.

"I see.... blue smurfy cats."

Blu Titan · 04-23-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by darkknightboston

I did not have a download. Are there any issues with this player. Going to go pick it up my copy in a few minutes. Had to wait for the kiddies to go to sleep. Well truth be told I am also going to go see Kick-Ass right after I pick it up....

I should work fine with the Sony 560.

Adrock · 04-23-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

I think I need help.

"I see.... blue smurfy cats."

View Poll Results: How many Blu Ray Avatar discs the first week world wide?
Less than 1,000,000	83	10.30%
1,000,000 - 2,000,000	152	18.86%
2,000,000 - 3,000,000	155	19.23%
3,000,000 - 4,000,000	128	15.88%
4,000,000 - 5,000,000	66	8.19%
Over 6,000,000	222	27.54%
Voters: 806. You may not vote on this poll

04-23-2010, 12:08 AM	#3475
darkknightboston Junior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston Home Theater Gallery:11	Sony BDP-560 I did not have a download. Are there any issues with this player. Going to go pick it up my copy in a few minutes. Had to wait for the kiddies to go to sleep. Well truth be told I am also going to go see Kick-Ass right after I pick it up....

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04-22-2010, 11:42 PM	#3461
BasicGreatGuy Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta - SteelBooks™: 16 Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:31	Amazon must have gotten a lot of questions or complaints about not being able to play the Blu-ray. They have the following on the Avatar page... "Please note: This edition of the film is not in 3D. Also, we recommend customers with older Blu-ray players update their player firmware to ensure successful playback of this product. More information about Blu-ray player firmware updates can be found here."

04-22-2010, 11:56 PM	#3465
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	I was in Blockbuster today to see if any rental copies were available (despite my being completely sure they didn't) and was able to watch a bit of the Blu being displayed. I really can't make any fair review of the PQ, but of what I did see, it looks nothing short of reference. I wasn't stunned by it, as I've been spoiled by Blu's for so long, but it does look exactly like it should. My question: should I purchase this release now or will be the extras on the future release be enough to justify me waiting until then?

04-22-2010, 11:58 PM	#3466
Luke01 Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have a Panasonic DMP-BD35, and it is playing just fine. It did take slightly longer for the movie to load, but it's working.

04-22-2010, 11:58 PM	#3467
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I voted but I don't have a clue as to how many. It will be interesting.

04-23-2010, 12:01 AM	#3468
neo78956 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:1130 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just finished watching both the DVD and the Blu-ray. DVD looked great, one of the best looking DVDs I've seen. Blu-ray was......

04-23-2010, 12:06 AM	#3471
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I just got done watching it. AWESOME just like in theaters. This is defiantly reference material.

04-23-2010, 12:08 AM	#3476
Liselotte Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD Blu-ray collection:1068 Trading Score:31	while watching the movie, i keep getting this pop-up display with the duration and some small pic of avatar, any idea why this happening? or is it my bluray player?

04-23-2010, 12:09 AM	#3478
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Ok.... I already watched it twice. And I kinda wanna watch it again. I think I need help. "I see.... blue smurfy cats."

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