Planet Earth Blu-ray UK BBC Version (~$38 shipped) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

austin126 · 12-18-2008, 02:49 PM

yes, this will play on your ps3. it is a region free disc.

ArieS · 12-18-2008, 05:18 PM

Ordered as well, thanks op

Bageara · 12-18-2008, 05:48 PM

Great! ive been waiting for the right price to get this. thanks for the heads up.

DarchAmonNagar · 12-18-2008, 06:09 PM

I've got the British version of this and it says that its 1080i on the back of the box.

cbo · 12-19-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarchAmonNagar

I've got the British version of this and it says that its 1080i on the back of the box.

While watching, what does the display on your TV say, 1080i or 1080p?

I've read article, after article, after review, after comment, etc. and it seems to boil down to that EVERY version, Discovery, WB/BBC & BBC are all 1080p. The box has 1080i listed to cover the companies legally b/c the extra content is 1080i.

Also, supposedly the BBC version is substantially longer; while the U.S. version cuts out scenes due to the commercials during the originally TV airing of the series. However, the Discovery version includes the making of diaries/"Future" trilogy content that is not included in the UK BBC release.

Do NOT quote me on any of this, as there are more opinions/theories than there is tea in China...

esdub20 · 12-19-2008, 02:25 AM

Just paid for. I can't wait! This is the best deal I've seen on this set.

alfred1212 · 12-19-2008, 03:17 AM

Thanks for op information, just ordered one.

seejeffgo · 12-19-2008, 04:13 PM

Thanks for this

I just ordered mine!!!!

JamesKurtovich · 12-19-2008, 10:02 PM

lol @ the British version of Amazon. Using words like "dispatch" instead of "ship".

Thanks for this! I now have the best version of Planet Earth and only for $39! It's $60 at the local Wal-Mart.

naturephoto1 · 12-19-2008, 10:26 PM

I ordered one as well. It did not recognize my US Amazon log-in information. I had to prepare it so they are now the same however. I look forward to receiving this and great that is region free. The conversion from British Pounds to US dollars worked out to be only $37.82 shipped.

I don't understand why Amazon.com doesn't sell it for the same price though. And the version that we just ordered has 5 disks instead of 4 with an additional 30 minutes of time.

Rich

GOAT · 12-20-2008, 01:33 AM

like others ive been waiting for a good price and you've all convinced me

Tru2theBlu · 12-20-2008, 02:09 AM

This is the one Blu-Ray that I was waiting for a good deal on, and yet again Amazon came through. I love it. Great Find!

kapnkool · 12-20-2008, 03:33 PM

I've read article, after article, after review, after comment, etc. and it seems to boil down to that EVERY version, Discovery, WB/BBC & BBC are all 1080p.

The Discovery Planet Earth version is NOT 1080p. It's 1080i. I should know, I own it (got it for free). My tv is capable of 1080p, and any other 1080p blu ray that I place in the player, properly displays the info of 1080p. I just ordered the Amazon UK version since it was so dirt cheap, and I'm certain it will display as 1080p. The official word is that it says 1080i on the UK version because the bonus disc is 1080i, and it was a matter of covering themselves legally. Otherwise the UK BBC Planet Earth version is 1080p.

gman102081 · 12-20-2008, 04:45 PM

For those wanting to know the differences between the US and UK BBC versions, the UK version has 5 discs instead of 4 and has special features which the US version doesn't. Great deal and I hope everyone gets in on it.

esdub20 · 12-22-2008, 07:52 PM

Just wanted to say thank you to the OP for posting this. Probably one of the best purchases I've made this holiday season. Jubi Jubilee!

matthew_m_g · 12-22-2008, 09:10 PM

Just wanted to say 'thanks' to the OP. This is my first time going for a disk set outside of my region, and considering it's the Planet Earth Blu-Ray box set and for less than $40.00 U.S., that's an excellent deal.

Here's hoping all works out with the international shipping and all.

kndy · 12-22-2008, 10:57 PM

Anyone in California purchase it...just curious how much total? I noticed that the price went up a little to 25.47 but not sure how much that calculates into US dollars....and not sure how much with shipping.

JAYSONE · 12-23-2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kndy

Anyone in California purchase it...just curious how much total? I noticed that the price went up a little to 25.47 but not sure how much that calculates into US dollars....and not sure how much with shipping.

I wanted to get it but it's on my x-mas list already and don't want to get anyone upset

.I hope it's sitting under the tree...I did pick up the matrix trilogy though and it has been "dispatched"

Just use a currency calculator www.xe.com/ucc/ and don't forget about the cc fees http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/cc/20050624b1.asp

That should give you a pretty accurate estimate. Of course it all depends on the x-change rate on the day the transaction actually occurs.

Bizdady · 12-23-2008, 05:23 AM

my credit card charged me $1.25!!

lol well the regular 38 plus 1.25 currency fee.

matthew_m_g · 12-23-2008, 01:18 PM

Weird...they just took out a straight $50 from my bank account. I guess they're going to take out a flat amount and then credit back the difference?

12-19-2008, 10:26 PM	#30
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263 Timezone GMT: -5	I ordered one as well. It did not recognize my US Amazon log-in information. I had to prepare it so they are now the same however. I look forward to receiving this and great that is region free. The conversion from British Pounds to US dollars worked out to be only $37.82 shipped. I don't understand why Amazon.com doesn't sell it for the same price though. And the version that we just ordered has 5 disks instead of 4 with an additional 30 minutes of time. Rich Last edited by naturephoto1; 12-19-2008 at 10:38 PM.

12-18-2008, 02:49 PM	#21
austin126 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Maryland Trading Score:14 Timezone GMT: -5	yes, this will play on your ps3. it is a region free disc.

12-18-2008, 05:18 PM	#22
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33 Timezone GMT: -8	Ordered as well, thanks op

12-18-2008, 05:48 PM	#23
Bageara Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Newcastle UK PSN:Bageara Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:4 Timezone GMT: 0	Great! ive been waiting for the right price to get this. thanks for the heads up.

12-18-2008, 06:09 PM	#24
DarchAmonNagar Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:496 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: 0	I've got the British version of this and it says that its 1080i on the back of the box.

12-19-2008, 02:25 AM	#26
esdub20 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Timezone GMT: 0	Just paid for. I can't wait! This is the best deal I've seen on this set.

12-19-2008, 03:17 AM	#27
alfred1212 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:243 Timezone GMT: 8	Thanks for op information, just ordered one.

12-19-2008, 04:13 PM	#28
seejeffgo Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Timezone GMT: -5	Thanks for this I just ordered mine!!!!

12-19-2008, 10:02 PM	#29
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 Timezone GMT: -9	lol @ the British version of Amazon. Using words like "dispatch" instead of "ship". Thanks for this! I now have the best version of Planet Earth and only for $39! It's $60 at the local Wal-Mart.

12-20-2008, 01:33 AM	#31
GOAT Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Maine Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:53 Timezone GMT: -5	like others ive been waiting for a good price and you've all convinced me

12-20-2008, 02:09 AM	#32
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10 Timezone GMT: -5	This is the one Blu-Ray that I was waiting for a good deal on, and yet again Amazon came through. I love it. Great Find!

12-20-2008, 03:33 PM	#33
kapnkool Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Timezone GMT: 0	I've read article, after article, after review, after comment, etc. and it seems to boil down to that EVERY version, Discovery, WB/BBC & BBC are all 1080p. The Discovery Planet Earth version is NOT 1080p. It's 1080i. I should know, I own it (got it for free). My tv is capable of 1080p, and any other 1080p blu ray that I place in the player, properly displays the info of 1080p. I just ordered the Amazon UK version since it was so dirt cheap, and I'm certain it will display as 1080p. The official word is that it says 1080i on the UK version because the bonus disc is 1080i, and it was a matter of covering themselves legally. Otherwise the UK BBC Planet Earth version is 1080p.

12-20-2008, 04:45 PM	#34
gman102081 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:523 Trading Score:24 Timezone GMT: -6	For those wanting to know the differences between the US and UK BBC versions, the UK version has 5 discs instead of 4 and has special features which the US version doesn't. Great deal and I hope everyone gets in on it.

12-22-2008, 07:52 PM	#35
esdub20 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Timezone GMT: 0	Just wanted to say thank you to the OP for posting this. Probably one of the best purchases I've made this holiday season. Jubi Jubilee!

12-22-2008, 09:10 PM	#36
matthew_m_g Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:276 Timezone GMT: -6	Just wanted to say 'thanks' to the OP. This is my first time going for a disk set outside of my region, and considering it's the Planet Earth Blu-Ray box set and for less than $40.00 U.S., that's an excellent deal. Here's hoping all works out with the international shipping and all.

12-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#37
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17 Timezone GMT: -8	Anyone in California purchase it...just curious how much total? I noticed that the price went up a little to 25.47 but not sure how much that calculates into US dollars....and not sure how much with shipping.

12-23-2008, 05:23 AM	#39
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38 Timezone GMT: -8	my credit card charged me $1.25!! lol well the regular 38 plus 1.25 currency fee.

12-23-2008, 01:18 PM	#40
matthew_m_g Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:276 Timezone GMT: -6	Weird...they just took out a straight $50 from my bank account. I guess they're going to take out a flat amount and then credit back the difference?

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