momaw Posted February 22, 2007 Author Posted February 22, 2007 yes good guide and fairly well balanced. I would have included:A better explaination of the DB regions and where an australian can safely import from (ie europe). The way you have described it only adds to the uncertaincy. In store availability may a factor to your typical consumer, so i'd suggest people see what available in stores before choosing a format Was the size difference mentioned? i must have missed it. Thanks Sedders, I will factor those suggestions into my next rewrite. As to size difference, I may add it as an addendum point when for mre technically minded people. At present it is aimed for the average person trying to choose a starting point in HD.
sedders Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 *** please, this is not a troll. this is an honest question ***does it really matter ? The studios have shown that the size difference is not the differentiator that they made it out to be. Pirates of the Caribbean has been announced, and it will be on 2 discs, a 50Gb for the movie, and a 25Gb for the extras. Wasn't the entire selling point of BDs higher disc capacity that they would not need to do the 2 disc release thing anymore ? Can anyone really tell me that POTC needs to take up 50GB ? When you look at the inflated MSRP, it becomes obvious that the studios are already back to their old trick of charging extra for the 'super duper 2 disc limited edition'. Andrew. in theory it matters because it means that you cant have a faster bitrate, therefore higher quality picture or more lossless sound, but in reality most studios aren't using it, especially when they also release a hd-dvd at the same time. Of course as mpeg4 gets better this becomes a moot point, but at the moment i think most people agree that those releases using mpeg2 with a fast bit rate is giving the best quality picture. The reason for the two disc pirates release is either pure marketing (2 disc for the price of one concept) or Disney is maxing out the bandwidth of the bluray. I expect to see nothing less than AVC @ 30Mbps average with at least 5.1 24-bit/48kHz PCM audio. I dont think the selling point was to prevent a second disc for extras, it was about the higher bitrate.
AndrewW Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 The reason for the two disc pirates release is either pure marketing (2 disc for the price of one concept) or Disney is maxing out the bandwidth of the bluray. I expect to see nothing less than AVC @ 30Mbps average with at least 5.1 24-bit/48kHz PCM audio. 2 discs for the price of one doesn't work, the retail price is higher than the single disc releases. It would be great if it is released at those high bit rates, but I have my doubts. Will be interesting to see just how much of the disc is actually used once it is released. Anyhow, I'm dragging mo's thread off topic, so I'll stop now. Andrew.
sulimo Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 The reason for the two disc pirates release is either pure marketing (2 disc for the price of one concept) or Disney is maxing out the bandwidth of the bluray. I expect to see nothing less than AVC @ 30Mbps average with at least 5.1 24-bit/48kHz PCM audio. It could be that there's lots of HD extras and Disney didn't want to compromise the feature so they put it on another disc. I'm all for this.
momaw Posted February 22, 2007 Author Posted February 22, 2007 This is moving off topic. There is a thread for this specific title here. Please continue the conversation in the right place. Ta Move along, move along. Nothing to see here. :ph34r:
KWilliamMa Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 I came across an article on HD-DVD Buyer's Guide on Tom's Hardware site (UK edition): http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/2007/02/21/h...uyers-guide_uk/ They've also mentioned another player in the mix (RCA HDV-5000), but concluded that it's just a rebadged Toshiba HD-A1. Anyhow, this article also talked and gave brief reviews on HD-DVD burners for the PC. The author stated that they'll release a Blu-Ray Buyer's Guide in the future, as well as hybrid players. I'll post links when I come across them. K William Ma
Tweet Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 " Move along, move along. Nothing to see here." Sounds like auto-suggestion to me ........." feel the Force ". C.M
Chesty Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 " Move along, move along. Nothing to see here."Sounds like auto-suggestion to me ........." feel the Force ". C.M " I am moving along. Nothing to see here"...in my best storm trooper accent.
AndrewW Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 Mo, I am getting a stream of PM's and seeing lots of threads asking for details on the PS3 as a blu ray player (price to pay for being a pioneer ). They are all asking the same questions .... So could you add the following to your guide please ? Japanese PS3:Has a dual voltage power supply. You just need an Aussie power cable. Will play all PS3 games, there is no region coding. Will play US and non region coded Blu Ray discs. Will only play Japanese region PS1/PS2 games. Nobody knows the warranty implications (assume you don't get one, or at worst have to ship it to Japan for warranty work) Cheers, Andrew.
Skid_MacMarx Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 It looks positive that dual format players will appear on the horizon momaw: This fellow Amir (a microsoft insider) says: The interest we see currently is from BD companies wanting to add HD DVD capability to their products. As such, we see nothing but goodness from this. But even if others want to build them, that is also fine by us. We have no exclusivity requirement for people to work with us. If they need our help to build HD DVD playback into any system, we are here to help them. . .On co-existence, that is where we are, and headed in the future. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread....ge=79&pp=30 This is the second time I heard "co-existence" from the Microsoft camp. It maybe worthwhile to wait a bit longer for the dual HD format players to hit the shelves.
momaw Posted February 25, 2007 Author Posted February 25, 2007 Good find. A good play to target existing BD co's and get them to go dual.
AndrewW Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 This is the second time I heard "co-existence" from the Microsoft camp.It maybe worthwhile to wait a bit longer for the dual HD format players to hit the shelves. And that can only be a good thing. I am happy that I have picked up my HD-A1 and PS3 combined for a little over the cost of buying either an Aussie HD-E1 or PS3 at full RRP. This will get me through the next couple of years, until 2nd or 3rd gen dual format, region free players can be had for < $500. Andrew.
franin Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 It looks positive that dual format players will appear on the horizon momaw:This fellow Amir (a microsoft insider) says: [/b] http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread....ge=79&pp=30 This is the second time I heard "co-existence" from the Microsoft camp. It maybe worthwhile to wait a bit longer for the dual HD format players to hit the shelves. i think co-existence will be good also.Most of us have more than one dvd player in our house, im sure in the future when prices go down people can afford 2 players.
AndrewW Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 i think co-existence will be good also.Most of us have more than one dvd player in our house, im sure in the future when prices go down people can afford 2 players. Or a single dual format player Andrew.
andym Posted February 26, 2007 Posted February 26, 2007 5. Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-XE2 in Australia and Europe) – Current $999US/$1599AUD- Features 1080P 50/60hz playback (24hz coming via FW update) - Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby TrueHD / DTS HD Core 5.1 / Uncompressed PCM audio via HDMI and/or 5.1 Analogue Out - High End DVD Upscaler (HQV ReonVX) – up to 1080P playback (region locked to region of purchase) Hi, just finished reading your great post momaw - well done. Noticed a small typo I believe - HD-XE2, should be XE1?
momaw Posted February 26, 2007 Author Posted February 26, 2007 Hi, just finished reading your great post momaw - well done. Noticed a small typo I believe - HD-XE2, should be XE1? opps thanks. fixed Man, between work, family and PS3 and HD DVD I need to find time for the additions to this. The list is piling up. Please PM me anything you want added or clarified.
Guest roro Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 Does anyone knopw where I can buy a Toshiba XE1 who will ship it to New Zealand, or are these not out in Australia yet. Looks like we will not see them here for months
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Thought it was nice of this guy to pop back and offer his thanks, next time I'll include the link to Yesasia and any other company Andrew W uses/abuses/chooses I'm a little confused ... (My wife would probably say I'm very confused ) Andrew.
AndrewW Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Just figure with your luck mate the guy might get his justs, Al compiled the list which was good of him, I provided the link (read gets same credit as Al ) only takes 2 seconds to pop back and say thanks OK I get it. Anyone would think I'd had a bad run of luck lately or something I wouldn't wish noasia on anyone* Andrew. *anyone does not include sedders or italo.
momaw Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 OK I get it.Anyone would think I'd had a bad run of luck lately or something I wouldn't wish noasia on anyone* Andrew. *anyone does not include sedders or italo. I have a natural immunity
Chesty Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 OK I get it.Anyone would think I'd had a bad run of luck lately or something I wouldn't wish noasia on anyone* Andrew. *anyone does not include sedders or italo. did someone mention noasia??
T800 Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 momaw, Ive finally completed the buyers guide !!! http://www.hd-world.net/Buyerguide.html
momaw Posted March 23, 2007 Author Posted March 23, 2007 momaw,Ive finally completed the buyers guide !!! http://www.hd-world.net/Buyerguide.html Fantastic Job Daz. It looks great!
T800 Posted March 26, 2007 Posted March 26, 2007 i poste dthe link at avsforum, and even they loved it ! and there hard to please. what else can we get you to do momaw.... We have had some requests for cables/audio amd video connect guide
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