On Tuesday, which version of ST:XI will you buy? - Page 6

Trekker4747 · November 14 2009, 03:53 AM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

Are y'all sure that there will be a one-disc Blu-Ray of this film in the US? I am only aware of the 3-disc one.

I'm only aware of 3-disc BD too.

Chrisisall · November 14 2009, 04:00 AM

Trekker4747 wrote:

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

Are y'all sure that there will be a one-disc Blu-Ray of this film in the US? I am only aware of the 3-disc one.

I'm only aware of 3-disc BD too.

Poor poor Blue-addicts.

Sector 7 · November 14 2009, 04:09 AM

Orac Zen wrote:

I've had the two-disk DVD version for almost a fortnight now.

I have been enjoying my DVD (gift from a connected friend) for almost a month now.

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

Are y'all sure that there will be a one-disc Blu-Ray of this film in the US? I am only aware of the 3-disc one.

EDIT: Yeah...I think that there's only the 3-disc BR, in the US anyway. I can't find any other version on any online site.

No matter, as I'll be buying that version anyway.

WalMart has the 3-disc Blu-ray for $19.96 US (and free shipping from WalMart.com). It is a good bargain for those with Blu-ray. I have an upconvert DVD player which does fine for me (currently $29.00 for Magnavox upconvert to 1080p at WalMart).

rrrsports · November 14 2009, 04:24 AM

Walmart it is, that's a great price for Blu-Ray. Hard to pass up at that price.

Mr. Laser Beam · November 14 2009, 04:41 AM

^ Better hope Wal-Mart doesn't censor the sumbitch. They've been known to do that, haven't they?

Chrisisall · November 14 2009, 05:02 AM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

^ Better hope Wal-Mart doesn't censor the sumbitch. They've been known to do that, haven't they?

Ever see "They Live"?

Mr. Laser Beam · November 14 2009, 05:56 AM

Chrisisall wrote:

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

^ Better hope Wal-Mart doesn't censor the sumbitch. They've been known to do that, haven't they?

Ever see "They Live"?

I have, yes, but what does Wal-Mart specifically have to do with that? Did they censor its DVD release?

OdoWanKenobi · November 14 2009, 06:20 AM

I'm going to have to wait at least 3 weeks or so before I buy it. I'm in the process of buying an HDTV and Blu-Ray player right now. But when I do have them, Star Trek will be my first Blu-Ray, alongside Up.

Clancy_s · November 14 2009, 11:45 AM

Standard bluray, bought 26/10.

You're assumptions are showing: we're not all in the US.

BillJ · November 14 2009, 01:24 PM

Chrisisall wrote:

Broccoli wrote:

Yes, but it's the HDTV that'll get ya.

I got a 26" 720p lcd- at 26" there's no BIG difference between what I bought & a 1080. A good dvd on my upconvert player looks great. The newest release of Voyage Home absolutely blew me away. My TV, HDMI cable & player came in at under $355.
Near HD on a budget.

If I EVER should get a 32" or bigger, THEN I'd have to go BD, I conjure.

If you're only talking about pixels the above is true. But even at 26", Blu-Ray whips DVD in richness of color and quality of sound. AVSForum gave the Blu-ray a '100' for audio. No way the DVD will match that.

J. Allen · November 14 2009, 01:27 PM

BillJ wrote:

Chrisisall wrote:

Broccoli wrote:

Yes, but it's the HDTV that'll get ya.

I got a 26" 720p lcd- at 26" there's no BIG difference between what I bought & a 1080. A good dvd on my upconvert player looks great. The newest release of Voyage Home absolutely blew me away. My TV, HDMI cable & player came in at under $355.
Near HD on a budget.

If I EVER should get a 32" or bigger, THEN I'd have to go BD, I conjure.

If you're only talking about pixels the above is true. But even at 26", Blu-Ray whips DVD in richness of color and quality of sound. AVSForum gave the Blu-ray a '100' for audio. No way the DVD will match that.

As someone with a 23" 720p HDTV, I can wholeheartedly vouch for that. The difference is very noticeable.

J.

BillJ · November 14 2009, 01:44 PM

J. Allen wrote:

BillJ wrote:

Chrisisall wrote:

I got a 26" 720p lcd- at 26" there's no BIG difference between what I bought & a 1080. A good dvd on my upconvert player looks great. The newest release of Voyage Home absolutely blew me away. My TV, HDMI cable & player came in at under $355.
Near HD on a budget.

If I EVER should get a 32" or bigger, THEN I'd have to go BD, I conjure.

If you're only talking about pixels the above is true. But even at 26", Blu-Ray whips DVD in richness of color and quality of sound. AVSForum gave the Blu-ray a '100' for audio. No way the DVD will match that.

As someone with a 23" 720p HDTV, I can wholeheartedly vouch for that. The difference is very noticeable.

J.

As far as price goes... I don't really think that's a barrier anymore either. I picked up a 40" 1080p set for $568, a Magnavox Blu-Ray player for $148 and a Home Theater-in-a-Box for $149 to upgrade from my 32" 720p set and PS3 for under a grand in anticipation of Star Trek. God, I'm a geek!

J. Allen · November 14 2009, 01:47 PM

BillJ wrote:

J. Allen wrote:

BillJ wrote:

If you're only talking about pixels the above is true. But even at 26", Blu-Ray whips DVD in richness of color and quality of sound. AVSForum gave the Blu-ray a '100' for audio. No way the DVD will match that.

As someone with a 23" 720p HDTV, I can wholeheartedly vouch for that. The difference is very noticeable.

J.

As far as price goes... I don't really think that's a barrier anymore either. I picked up a 40" 1080p set for $568, a Magnavox Blu-Ray player for $148 and a Home Theater-in-a-Box for $149 to upgrade from my 32" 720p set and PS3 for under a grand in anticipation of Star Trek. God, I'm a geek!

I got my HDTV a little over a year ago, and paid $150, which isn't bad. It's an AOC, and it works great. Picture is terrific, audio is, well, it's alright, but the visual aspect is great.

J.

cubbie · November 14 2009, 01:52 PM

Preordered the Walmart Blu-ray version. Now trying to wait patiently.

BillJ · November 14 2009, 01:53 PM

J. Allen wrote:

BillJ wrote:

J. Allen wrote:

As someone with a 23" 720p HDTV, I can wholeheartedly vouch for that. The difference is very noticeable.

J.

As far as price goes... I don't really think that's a barrier anymore either. I picked up a 40" 1080p set for $568, a Magnavox Blu-Ray player for $148 and a Home Theater-in-a-Box for $149 to upgrade from my 32" 720p set and PS3 for under a grand in anticipation of Star Trek. God, I'm a geek!

I got my HDTV a little over a year ago, and paid $150, which isn't bad. It's an AOC, and it works great. Picture is terrific, audio is, well, it's alright, but the visual aspect is great.

J.

After upgrading I popped in the Blu-Ray of 2010. Impressive is an understatement. Even at 2 channel you'd be suprised at how good your sound can be just patching it through a regular stereo which is what I did before getting the HTIB.

November 14 2009, 04:24 AM	#79
rrrsports Ensign Location: Boston	Re: On Tuesday, which version of ST:XI will you buy? Walmart it is, that's a great price for Blu-Ray. Hard to pass up at that price.

November 14 2009, 04:41 AM	#80
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: On Tuesday, which version of ST:XI will you buy? ^ Better hope Wal-Mart doesn't censor the sumbitch. They've been known to do that, haven't they? __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

November 14 2009, 06:20 AM	#83
OdoWanKenobi Shapeshifting Jedi Location: Gotham City	Re: On Tuesday, which version of ST:XI will you buy? I'm going to have to wait at least 3 weeks or so before I buy it. I'm in the process of buying an HDTV and Blu-Ray player right now. But when I do have them, Star Trek will be my first Blu-Ray, alongside Up. __________________ I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite thread on the TrekBBS.

November 14 2009, 11:45 AM	#84
Clancy_s Lieutenant Commander	Re: On Tuesday, which version of ST:XI will you buy? Standard bluray, bought 26/10. You're assumptions are showing: we're not all in the US.

November 14 2009, 01:52 PM	#89
cubbie Vice Admiral	Re: On Tuesday, which version of ST:XI will you buy? Preordered the Walmart Blu-ray version. Now trying to wait patiently.

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