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[frogmort]

Copy/pasted from the release thread:

Originally Posted by frogmort

i just finished watching Raiders on my 130" pj screen and 7.2 surround system. After all of the misinformation crap that I've read in here from certain people, I was absolutely blown away. The beginning was a bit contrasty, and there were a few minor fleeting moments of source problems, and I was really worried about the "yellow tint" that some people were talking about, but in my honest opinion, this is one of the most filmic movies I've ever seen on blu-ray!

The audio was also absolutely incredible. The dialog, ambience, and just general natural soundstage is amazing. If I had any complaint at all, it would be that Ben Burtt's repurposing of the original stereo audio stems for modern surround had a bit of a one dimensional LFE channel. It almost sounded like they used the same low frequency foley sound effect for guns, punches, etc., but that's a very minor complaint. I did thoroughly enjoy the added bottom end oomph.

Holy sheep shit! I can't believe how awesome this is. I thought it would be pretty cool, but come on!

[frogmort]

Chester's Gorilla, she goes Oink!

[DangeRuss]

Good Morning Buddy

AKA

SPACEY!!!!!

What is this.......... Up early or Up Late ?

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by frogmort
i just finished watching Raiders on my 130" pj screen and 7.2 surround system. After all of the misinformation crap that I've read in here from certain people, I was absolutely blown away. The beginning was a bit contrasty, and there were a few minor fleeting moments of source problems, and I was really worried about the "yellow tint" that some people were talking about, but in my honest opinion, this is one of the most filmic movies I've ever seen on blu-ray!

The audio was also absolutely incredible. The dialog, ambience, and just general natural soundstage is amazing. If I had any complaint at all, it would be that Ben Burtt's repurposing of the original stereo audio stems for modern surround had a bit of a one dimensional LFE channel. It almost sounded like they used the same low frequency foley sound effect for guns, punches, etc., but that's a very minor complaint. I did thoroughly enjoy the added bottom end oomph.

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Thanks for short review Frogman Can't wait to get this.If it's up your alley,look forward to getting Lawrence of arabia.

[Waboman]

Originally Posted by frogmort

Copy/pasted from the release thread:



Holy sheep shit! I can't believe how awesome this is. I thought it would be pretty cool, but come on!

What's hoppin', Frogger?

Man, that sounds awesome. Can't wait to see this.

[spaceape]

Congrats on your Indy Boxset Joe.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by DangeRuss

Good Morning Buddy

AKA

SPACEY!!!!!

What is this.......... Up early or Up Late ?

You got me and Tommy backwards, but I did feel a little spacey last night.

Originally Posted by Mahatma

[Show spoiler]Originally Posted by frogmort
i just finished watching Raiders on my 130" pj screen and 7.2 surround system. After all of the misinformation crap that I've read in here from certain people, I was absolutely blown away. The beginning was a bit contrasty, and there were a few minor fleeting moments of source problems, and I was really worried about the "yellow tint" that some people were talking about, but in my honest opinion, this is one of the most filmic movies I've ever seen on blu-ray!

The audio was also absolutely incredible. The dialog, ambience, and just general natural soundstage is amazing. If I had any complaint at all, it would be that Ben Burtt's repurposing of the original stereo audio stems for modern surround had a bit of a one dimensional LFE channel. It almost sounded like they used the same low frequency foley sound effect for guns, punches, etc., but that's a very minor complaint. I did thoroughly enjoy the added bottom end oomph.

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Thanks for short review Frogman Can't wait to get this.If it's up your alley,look forward to getting Lawrence of arabia.

Thanks Mahatma. I'm still trying to get caught back up, and have to be very selective with the few BDs I buy for now, but I would like to check it out. I've never seen LoA!

Originally Posted by Waboman

What's hoppin', Frogger?

Man, that sounds awesome. Can't wait to see this.

Hey Wabo. Just watching some tv. I expected it to be pretty good, but it turned out to be great. The A/V was pretty amazing!

Originally Posted by spaceape

Congrats on your Indy Boxset Joe.

Thanks Tommy. I'm hoping to get around to Temple of Doom later tonight.

[Magicmonger]

Originally Posted by frogmort

Copy/pasted from the release thread:



Holy sheep shit! I can't believe how awesome this is. I thought it would be pretty cool, but come on!

That's great to hear. Hope you are enjoying every second. That's a great price for those movies. I hope it stays at that price like the Star Wars, I would hate to see it increase. I soooo want Star Wars to drop to like 60 or 70.

[spaceape]

Enjoy your Temple of... -->

Tonight at eleven... DOOOOOOOOOOOM! - YouTube

[Show spoiler]Well almost.

[zepherman]

TGIF Joe!

[Show spoiler]

[Magicmonger]

TGIF Joe...

[DangeRuss]

RIBBIT!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by zepherman

TGIF Joe!

[Show spoiler]

Guess who ...........

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by Magicmonger

That's great to hear. Hope you are enjoying every second. That's a great price for those movies. I hope it stays at that price like the Star Wars, I would hate to see it increase. I soooo want Star Wars to drop to like 60 or 70.

I thought the Indy set was a bit overpriced personally, but not too bad.

Originally Posted by spaceape

Enjoy your Temple of... --> Tonight at eleven... DOOOOOOOOOOOM! - YouTube

[Show spoiler]Well almost.

What's up Tommy. I didn't get around to watching it last night, but I've got the weekend of, so I should be able to finish the whole set.

I gave my projector a thorough cleaning last night. I took the air filter out and vacuumed it clean, then I wiped down the whole unit with a damp cloth and went back over it with a dry cloth, then I used a damp q-tip to really clean out the exhaust vents, and then gently cleaned the lens thoroughly. I was pretty surprised at how dirty the q-tip was after cleaning the exhaust vents, but I haven't cleaned my pj at all in the last several months. At least it's very clean now.

Originally Posted by zepherman

TGIF Joe!

[Show spoiler]

Wow! What a way to start the weekend.

Originally Posted by Magicmonger

TGIF Joe...

Thanks, you too David.

Originally Posted by DangeRuss

RIBBIT!!!!!!!

What's happening Russ?

Originally Posted by DangeRuss

Guess who ...........

Woody Woodpecker?

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by frogmort

What's up Tommy. I didn't get around to watching it last night, but I've got the weekend of, so I should be able to finish the whole set.

I gave my projector a thorough cleaning last night. I took the air filter out and vacuumed it clean, then I wiped down the whole unit with a damp cloth and went back over it with a dry cloth, then I used a damp q-tip to really clean out the exhaust vents, and then gently cleaned the lens thoroughly. I was pretty surprised at how dirty the q-tip was after cleaning the exhaust vents, but I haven't cleaned my pj at all in the last several months. At least it's very clean now.

Yup those projectors really quickly collect dust. It's properly the heat and static electricity's fault.

Well I was just making fun of you and your Indy purchase, not a nice thing to do but you know me.

I waited early in the day for my Western Digital media hub too arrive but the fool had picked the cheap way of shipping it without package distribution. So it didn't arrive at my door and wanted too end up at a fancy new electronic outside mailbox. But i didn't know about this so i hadn't created a login and therefore it was refused there and showed up as 'return too sender' in my track and trace. Luckily i were up in the very minute they scanned it and i could contact the phone support and arrange that they dropped it of at the local post office.

So tomorrow i hope too get the package pickup form so i can finally pick up the package.

But it's not completely his fault as i should have checked this before he started shipment but i guess i got lazy.

Well it's not a complete loss. At least it's still in my town and not on one of the islands.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by spaceape

Yup those projectors really quickly collect dust. It's properly the heat and static electricity's fault.

Well I was just making fun of you and your Indy purchase, not a nice thing to do but you know me.

I waited early in the day for my Western Digital media hub too arrive but the fool had picked the cheap way of shipping it without package distribution. So it didn't arrive at my door and wanted too end up at a fancy new electronic outside mailbox. But i didn't know about this so i hadn't created a login and therefore it was refused there and showed up as 'return too sender' in my track and trace. Luckily i were up in the very minute they scanned it and i could contact the phone support and arrange that they dropped it of at the local post office.

So tomorrow i hope too get the package pickup form so i can finally pick up the package.

But it's not completely his fault as i should have checked this before he started shipment but i guess i got lazy.

Well it's not a complete loss. At least it's still in my town and not on one of the islands.

It seems like you always have trouble getting stuff mailed to you. At least you caught it before it shipped back out. I looked up the Western Digital media hub, and it looks pretty sweet!

[spaceape]

Oh also did a 5km run today and my young nephew is going too the Danish Championship in Powertumbling tomorrow. A good day all together.

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by frogmort

It seems like you always have trouble getting stuff mailed to you. At least you caught it before it shipped back out. I looked up the Western Digital media hub, and it looks pretty sweet!

Thanks yes but properly best for offline content and it doesn't doesn't allow modified firmware without removing most of the online content permanently. But i still like the compact box (no external drives needed) and the official firmware is still being worked at so i'll properly be just fine.

I did manage too find one skin that i liked http://www.michaelrottner.de/wdtv_live_hub.html

The red enhancement lense for my projector i also finally seem too be able too get. Im still waiting for a reply on my last email asking about payment options though.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by spaceape

Oh also did a 5km run today and my young nephew is going too the Danish Championship in Powertumbling tomorrow. A good day all together.

Wow, that's just over 3 miles. I'd be exhausted. Good for you.

Originally Posted by spaceape

Thanks yes but properly best for offline content and it doesn't doesn't allow modified firmware without removing most of the online content permanently. But i still like the compact box (no external drives needed) and the official firmware is still being worked at so i'll properly be just fine.

I did manage too find one skin that i liked http://www.michaelrottner.de/wdtv_live_hub.html

The red enhancement lense for my projector i also finally seem too be able too get. Im still waiting for a reply on my last email asking about payment options though.

Looks good. What red enhancement lens?

[spaceape]

Originally Posted by frogmort

Wow, that's just over 3 miles. I'd be exhausted. Good for you.



Looks good. What red enhancement lens?

Yes mate it was tough but good. I've only just been training a couple of days a week for a month cirka.

The red lens is just that and nothing more. Used too boost the reds that my projector so sorely is missing and thereby also enhancing the contrast. Basically the end result will be like that of the grey lens filter i have on now and the grey screens out there but without taking anything away from the brightness.

Link1 and link2 should explain it rather good.

[frogmort]

Originally Posted by spaceape

Yes mate it was tough but good. I've only just been training a couple of days a week for a month cirka.

The red lens is just that and nothing more. Used too boost the reds that my projector so sorely is missing and thereby also enhancing the contrast. Basically the end result will be like that of the grey lens filter i have on now and the grey screens out there but without taking anything away from the brightness.

Link1 and link2 should explain it rather good.

Okay, I understand now. Cool.

I think it's projection time here! Have a great night Tommy. If you stay up late enough, you might get to talk to the Gremlins that take over my computer after I get drunk at night.