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Dirt cheap HD DVDs - movies from $9.98
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article published on 5 March, 2008
Things aren't looking too bad in the High Definition front for early HD DVD adopters or other HD enthusiasts. In the wake of Toshiba's announcement to drop HD DVD a number of lucrative deals have surfaced.
Most notably the prices of the HD DVD players have plummeted. You can now get, for example, Toshiba HD-A3 + two movies for as little as $79.99, which is rather ridiculous for a player ... [ read the full article ]
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5. March 2008 @ 04:57 |
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So, HD-DVD is selling like hotcakes, Blu-ray is struggling to catch up technologically, and Blu-ray's prices continue to escalate. And yet, Hollywood has decided for us that Blu-ray wins.
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5. March 2008 @ 07:17 |
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They are selling like hot cakes because collectors of technology, like me, always get stuff like this. As soon as I get some extra cash I'm going to actually purchase one, possibly even the 360 add-on, just because I can, even though I don't own a 360.
Non-related side note: Apple has released update 1.1.4 for the iphone, just installed it. Surprised that there isn't an article yet. It is supposed to fix the numerous bugs in 1.1.3.
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5. March 2008 @ 08:07 |
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Lol I guess people really wanna make room...
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5. March 2008 @ 08:30 |
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Toshiba HD-A3 + two movies for as little as $79.99, which is rather ridiculous for a player with an excellent upscaler
That's a steal! That in itself is a reason to buy now.
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5. March 2008 @ 08:51 |
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Time to log onto Amazon and whip out the credit card.
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5. March 2008 @ 09:08 |
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Um isnt it cheaper due to it being a dying format at this point. Of course it is more attractive to get a dirt HD-DVD player. Hell i might even get one for shiznits and giggles. Its no point in my opinion to get worked up over them dumping their stock. This is the time to go out and experience HD for cheap period especially if you dont own a HD player.
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5. March 2008 @ 11:09 |
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uh time to not go on to amazon, because this is gonna be a dead format by the and of the year man, not to be mean, but this is a waste(if you already own blu) because these movies will be coming out soon anyway.
Peace
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5. March 2008 @ 11:22 |
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Originally posted by camaro17:
uh time to not go on to amazon, because this is gonna be a dead format by the and of the year man, not to be mean, but this is a waste(if you already own blu) because these movies will be coming out soon anyway.
Peace
And that's just like your opinion man!
I don't think the article was intended for people to go out and buy up all the HD DVD stuff they can if you don't own the format - not a bad idea though! :) You can still watch over 500 HD DVD's, not to mention all the imports you can find - REGION FREE! They are also some of the best up converters out there, so if you don't own an up converter yet, get a Toshiba!
I found the best deals to be at DeepDiscount, don't shop Amazon for the media. Also, there's no guarantee that the studios will re release all those HD DVD exclusives anytime soon. If anyone can clear that up, please link me.
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Icanbe
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5. March 2008 @ 11:44 |
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Originally posted by camaro17:
uh time to not go on to amazon, because this is gonna be a dead format by the and of the year man, not to be mean, but this is a waste(if you already own blu) because these movies will be coming out soon anyway.
Peace
I do own both, but if I can get the movie on HD for 10.00, I'm not going to pay 25.00 plus to get it on blu.
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5. March 2008 @ 12:00 |
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Like many I am now filling my boots and getting as many bargains as I can.
Excellent stuff.
40 movies down and another 400 or so to choose from.
My HD DVD player will always be able to play my HD DVDs.
My HD DVD player will always be an excellent upscaling SD DVD player.
Content will never be a problem.
As for those thinking of ditching their HD DVD players & discs?
I'd ask this - what makes you think that all the HD DVD exclusives are coming out on Blu-ray (some HD DVD sales numbers were low enough to put off, not encourage, prospective BD production) and, even if they do decide to produce them, how long are you prepared to go without as you are waiting for that to happen?
If you are going to go BD then I just don't see the sense of dumping everything HD DVD just to go with the expense & delays in the hope that one day BD might cover all the bases you can now cover by hanging on to your existing HD DVD stuff.
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Icanbe
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5. March 2008 @ 13:21 |
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I like my HD-A2, I would not even consider dumping it.
I too am going to get as many HD-DvDs as I can.
I mean it's not like they will go bad or something.
P.S. How are you Hughjars, Haven't seen you on here lately.
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5. March 2008 @ 15:54 |
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Picking up an HD-DVD player at the current prices is definitely worth it. One question I have is where are all the cheap Toshiba 5.25" HD burners that were manufactured last year? Toshiba could still make money off those burners and media.
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Icanbe
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5. March 2008 @ 16:17 |
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Sorry to hear that Hughjars.
Take care of yourself.
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5. March 2008 @ 16:24 |
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Hollywood video has used HD DVDs (almost new since they're not rented) at a 2 for $20 sale. Some stores let you use a coupon for BOGO and its pretty much 2 for $15. Unfortunately the b1tch at my local one wouldn't even scan the coupon to see if it worked so I got:
American Gangster
V for Vendetta
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The Invasion
for only $40+tax.
I've heard of some being able to get 3 for $20, so if you've got a local Hollywood Video that carried HD DVD, now is a great time to grab some movies. They sold out of Beowulf like...5 minutes after store opening on that Tuesday though =[ I really wanted it for cheeaaap
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5. March 2008 @ 17:28 |
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i know this is a great idea but its gonna be funny as hell if everyone runs out and buys hundreds of hddvds just because there cheap and then in a years time everyones laser in their players start burning out. hundreds of hddvds and no player lol. maybe its about time people go and snatch up hddvd players and keep them in their original packaging, that way they can sell then in a couple years time to all the bargain hunters that went out and bought movies only for their players to break. with no way of walking into a store to pick up a new one you could sell those puppies on ebay for ten times what you payed for them.
look at it this way the discs will long outlive the layers if they are taken care of, so if you have 200 movies on hddvd and your player quits working what are you gonna do, now lets say the laser only has a x amount of hours life expectancy so within a year or two they all start going bad, the peson that went out and bought 20 players at $70 each and kept them in their boxes is gonna be able to sell them for $200 on ebay because the people with 200 hd dvds are not just gonna throw them out when their player breaks. thats a $2600 profit
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5. March 2008 @ 17:33 |
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if everyone runs out and buys hundreds of hddvds just because there cheap and then in a years time everyones laser in their players start burning out. hundreds of hddvds and no player lol.
Hmmm, maybe in some weird science fiction movie this might occur, but highly unlikely my friend. ;0)
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5. March 2008 @ 17:37 |
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if everyone runs out and buys hundreds of hddvds just because there cheap and then in a years time everyones laser in their players start burning out. hundreds of hddvds and no player lol.
Hmmm, maybe in some weird science fiction movie this might occur, but highly unlikely my friend. ;0)
why wouldnt it happen every laser has a life expectancy.
might be 500 hrs or 100,000 hrs, who knows
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5. March 2008 @ 17:49 |
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then in a years time everyones laser in their players start burning out.
I was referring to what you said. It wouldn't happen in a years time!
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5. March 2008 @ 17:54 |
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Originally posted by tin23uk:
why wouldnt it happen every laser has a life expectancy.
might be 500 hrs or 100,000 hrs, who knows
- If you're really worried about it then buy another player.
Or buy an HD DVD PC drive.
Or buy the XBox 360 HD DVD add-on.
Or buy 2nd hand on ebay.
(they're all cheap enough now)
......and if you absolutely have to buy new and get warranties etc etc then buy the LG dual format player
(LG have said they are still going to support HD DVD playback for the foreseeable future).
Anyone who seriously imagines HD DVD players are going to die-off anytime soon is just frightening themselves.
If you want to worry about laser life-spans then maybe the PS3 is the one you should really worry about.
Using a PS3 for gaming & movie playback might not be such a great idea.
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5. March 2008 @ 17:59 |
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If you want to worry about laser life-spans then maybe the PS3 is the one you should really worry about.
Using a PS3 for gaming & movie playback might not be such a great idea.
Yea, I had been reading about that the other day. Suppose to only be good for about 3 years of normal use. WTF is normal use? So I guess if you are playing video games and watching movies on it all day, don't expect it to last to long, eh?
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5. March 2008 @ 18:08 |
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yeah but in a few years when a playstation laser burns out you can just go by another playstation and prolly cheaper than the first time round. loads of games and blurays and no playstation go buy another. but loads of hddvds and no hddvd player in a couple years when you cant find them in any stores what you gonna do, you would have to turn to the net in search of one (unless LG are still selling their combo players).
the point i was getting to is that people are gonna be buying a lot of movies given that they are going cheap, but soon you will not be able to buy a new player so when/if your player breaks you will have to look to ebay where i will be waiting to sell you one for a couple hundred bucks. basicaly if your player breaks you will have a lot of movies and nothing to watch them on, are you gonna throw away all your movies if your player breaks?
im not trying to say blu ray is any better, sure they have a life expectancy just like any other player. the br's life expectancy may be less than hd's but you will still be able to go and buy another br player if you need to.
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5. March 2008 @ 18:22 |
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Well I only use mine 3-4 hours a week, so I'm not overly concerned about it.
Even @ 500hr's it'll be good for a few years yet and by then we'll be on to something else anyway.
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5. March 2008 @ 18:25 |
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Originally posted by nonoitall:
So, HD-DVD is selling like hotcakes, Blu-ray is struggling to catch up technologically, and Blu-ray's prices continue to escalate. And yet, Hollywood has decided for us that Blu-ray wins.
lol that is such an insane ridiculous comment that totally ignores all facts and modern day reality that it even defies an attempt to supply a counter argument - I congratulate you for that - you win. At least we now know what happened to the Iraqi minister of information after the second gulf war.
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Originally posted by tin23uk:
but loads of hddvds and no hddvd player in a couple years when you cant find them in any stores what you gonna do
- Well as I said lots of us are buying a 2nd HD DVD player (at rock bottom prices) to put away for that eventual day.
Now I don't know about you but I've never had a DVD player last less than 5 years.
So 2x HD DVD players = I reckon that's at least 10yrs covered.
I don't think anyone will be too worried if we can see that kind of perfectly reasonable life-span for our movies & players.
(if you really imagine you'll be making a fortune gouging people looking for an HD DVD player on ebay then I think you're in for a shock; from laptop/notepad drives to XBox add-ons to stand-alones I just don't think there's going to be any shortage for a very long time to come)
Icanbe
Thanks for that.
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5. March 2008 @ 19:12 |
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Yea, where ya been hugh?
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