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post #1 of 72
12/29/06 at 7:29am
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Where Have You Bought/Buy The Majority of Your Blu-ray Discs?

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post #2 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:13am
Buy.com becasue of the $20 google checkout. I've purchased 28 BD titles that way while I've done Amazon with over 110 HD DVD titles. Now that the $20 checkout is gone, any BD titles I purchase will be from Amazon.
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post #3 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:17am
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Where Have You Bought/Buy The Majority of Your Blu-ray Discs?

~Josh

I'm curious -- in the poll relating to HD DVD, you voted that you buy your HD DVDs from Amazon.com, but in this poll you selected that you buy your Blu-Rays from Buy.com. Can you please explain why?
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post #4 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:19am
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Buy.com becasue of the $20 google checkout. I've purchased 28 BD titles that way while I've done Amazon with over 110 HD DVD titles. Now that the $20 checkout is gone, any BD titles I purchase will be from Amazon.

Now that the $20 google checkout is gone, why did you still select Buy.com, even though you've just indicated that any BD titles you purchase will be from Amazon?
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post #5 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:24am
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I'm curious -- in the poll relating to HD DVD, you voted that you buy your HD DVDs from Amazon.com, but in this poll you selected that you buy your Blu-Rays from Buy.com. Can you please explain why?

Sure. I had been buying HD-DVD's on a large scale up until around 3 Weeks a go. I had only bought maybe 5 Blu-ray's to that point, all of which were bought at Bestbuy.

Around 3 weeks a go I made the decision that I thought Blu-ray would win the format war and began to sell most of my HD-DVD's off. Most of which were sold here on AVS Media section. I then began to buy a large number of Blu-ray discs using the Buy.com special (google checkout). I bought over 20 Blu-ray discs using that special.

So yes, I used Amazon.com for the majority of my HD-DVD purchases and used Buy.com for the majority of my Blu-ray purchases.

This may change in the future though, as it seems both Bestbuys near my home have been stocking a good amount of the Blu-ray new releases each Tuesday and they will price match with Target. So in the long-run I may have more B&M Store purchases, but for now it has definately been Buy.com.

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post #6 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:32am
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Around 3 weeks a go I made the decision that I thought Blu-ray would win the format war and began to sell most of my HD-DVD's off. Most of which were sold here on AVS Media section. I then began to buy a large number of Blu-ray discs using the Buy.com special (google checkout). I bought over 20 Blu-ray discs using that special.

So this is why you've been posting overly glowing "WOW!!!" reviews on Blu-Ray movies (ie. X-Men 3 and Speed), attributing them as having the best PQ you've ever seen on either format, even better than King Kong and Hulk on HD DVD, when in fact many other Blu-Ray owners (including professional reviewers) have indicated otherwise? You do understand that people are seeing through your inability to be honest and objective, yes? Do you know what that does to your credibility?
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post #7 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:33am
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Now that the $20 google checkout is gone, why did you still select Buy.com, even though you've just indicated that any BD titles you purchase will be from Amazon?

This poll is for purchases up to now, not purchases in to the future. I think that is why he voted the way he did.

~Josh
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post #8 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:36am
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So this is why you've been posting overly glowing "WOW!!!" reviews on Blu-Ray movies (ie. X-Men 3 and Speed), attributing them as having the best PQ you've ever seen on either format, even better than King Kong and Hulk on HD DVD, when in fact many other Blu-Ray owners (including professional reviewers) have indicated otherwise? You do understand that people are seeing through your inability to be honest and objective, yes? Do you know what that does to your credibility?

I haven't said they were better PQ then King Kong, I said Transporter 2 and Corpse Bride were better PQ then King Kong. I said X3 was "as good as King Kong", not better. Get your facts correct before posting.

~Josh
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post #9 of 72
12/29/06 at 9:27am
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Now that the $20 google checkout is gone, why did you still select Buy.com, even though you've just indicated that any BD titles you purchase will be from Amazon?

If you don't have any BD, why are you here?
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post #10 of 72
12/29/06 at 9:32am
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If you don't have any BD, why are you here?

For the same reason we all are.
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post #11 of 72
12/29/06 at 12:16pm
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For the same reason we all are.

He is here because he is unhappy he chose the wrong format and he thinks he can scare or convince people to sway to his side. That is what I BELEIVE.
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post #12 of 72
12/29/06 at 12:29pm
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I haven't said they were better PQ then King Kong, I said Transporter 2 and Corpse Bride were better PQ then King Kong. I said X3 was "as good as King Kong", not better. Get your facts correct before posting.

~Josh

Sorry, you are correct, you didn't say that X-Men 3 had "better" PQ than King Kong, but you did say that X-Men 3 "is perhaps the best film I have seen so far as far PQ goes on my set-up" which would, to me, also include King Kong since you did also mention that the PQ was "easily as good as King Kong." So which is it? Does X-Men 3 have the best PQ you've seen on your set-up, or is it only as good as King Kong?
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post #13 of 72
12/29/06 at 12:39pm
No he's here b/c the OP's posts are ridiculously skewed and basically FUD agains HD DVD. I'm here b/c I've read all his posts and decided to hound every one thereafter.
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post #14 of 72
12/29/06 at 12:43pm
I've bought all of my blu-ray movies to date, minus 1, at buy.com.
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post #15 of 72
12/29/06 at 12:51pm
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He is here because he is unhappy he chose the wrong format and he thinks he can scare or convince people to sway to his side. That is what I BELEIVE.

I am quite content that I chose HD DVD, which is and will continue to be the consumer's format of choice, and I did not need to convince anybody of that. They've chosen HD DVD on it's own merit.

Though I have nothing against him personally, Beatboy777, on the other hand, seems to feel the need to write "exceptionally top-notch PQ" reviews of discs that do not receive the same honor from more professional reviewers such as DVDTalk or High-Def Digest. I can understand his desire to portray Blu-Ray positively, but no one should feel a pressing need to elevate a disc's PQ higher than it deserves by calling it "as good as" -- and indeed if not better than -- King Kong, for example, and in turn try to discredit HD DVD at every possible juncture even if it means making statements that are false. If anyone is unhappy about choosing the wrong format, it is this type of behaviour that is indicative of one who has feared they may have chosen the wrong format, not the actions of one who brings to light their distortions of truth.
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post #16 of 72
12/29/06 at 1:11pm
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I am quite content that I chose HD DVD, which is and will continue to be the consumer's format of choice, and I did not need to convince anybody of that. They've chosen HD DVD on it's own merit.

Though I have nothing against him personally, Beatboy777, on the other hand, seems to feel the need to write "exceptionally top-notch PQ" reviews of discs that do not receive the same honor from more professional reviewers such as DVDTalk or High-Def Digest. I can understand his desire to portray Blu-Ray positively, but no one should feel a pressing need to elevate a disc's PQ higher than it deserves by calling it "as good as" -- and indeed if not better than -- King Kong, for example, and in turn try to discredit HD DVD at every possible juncture even if it means making statements that are false. If anyone is unhappy about choosing the wrong format, it is this type of behaviour that is indicative of one who has feared they may have chosen the wrong format, not the actions of one who brings to light their distortions of truth.

Midnight,

Am I not allowed to disagree with a "Professional Reviewer?" Judging the quality of a disc is a very subjective issue anyway. It's like a film critic. Do you agree with them all of the time? I am nowhere as picky as these professional reviewers anyway. I do not nit-pick over every little thing. I could carless if there is some noise for 2 seconds in a film or artifacting for another 2 seconds. I review based on how I feel "most" people would view the release and I also review on whether or not I think it is justified to upgrade from the SD-DVD version. My reviews are my opinions. How can an opinion be false?

Why would I be unhappy about supporting Blu-ray? I just switched from supporting HD-DVD to supporting Blu-ray around 3 weeks a go and I am VERY happy with my decision and VERY confident Blu-ray will win this format war. In-fact I am so confident in this decision, I continue to sell my HD-DVD discs. More will be posted for sale tonight.

Some day we'll laugh about our recent battles as we both debate the PQ/AQ of our newest Blu-ray purchases.
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post #17 of 72
12/29/06 at 1:12pm
Well PQ can be a matter of opinion too. It depends on your set up and many other factors. If he thinks the movie looks great then that is what he thinks. I dont care what a professional review thinks. Their opinions can be just as biased as there opinions on the movie themselves. If a reveiwer is pro one format over the other his reviews will reflect that. If he is happy with his movies then let him be. He is right that this is a BD post regarding where people purchased there BD movies. If you havent purchase any then go back to your HD forums. Exclusive BD owners shouldnt be over there arguing HDs PQ either. I have owned both. I can reveiw and give my opinon on both but it still is my opinion. So quit worrying about one guys opinion of the PQ of his BD movies. If your so confident in HD then congrats and leave the BD owners alone.
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post #18 of 72
12/29/06 at 1:18pm
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Originally Posted by MidnightWatcher View Post

I am quite content that I chose HD DVD, which is and will continue to be the consumer's format of choice, and I did not need to convince anybody of that. They've chosen HD DVD on it's own merit.

Though I have nothing against him personally, Beatboy777, on the other hand, seems to feel the need to write "exceptionally top-notch PQ" reviews of discs that do not receive the same honor from more professional reviewers such as DVDTalk or High-Def Digest. I can understand his desire to portray Blu-Ray positively, but no one should feel a pressing need to elevate a disc's PQ higher than it deserves by calling it "as good as" -- and indeed if not better than -- King Kong, for example, and in turn try to discredit HD DVD at every possible juncture even if it means making statements that are false. If anyone is unhappy about choosing the wrong format, it is this type of behaviour that is indicative of one who has feared they may have chosen the wrong format, not the actions of one who brings to light their distortions of truth.

What a huge load of crap.
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post #19 of 72
12/29/06 at 1:26pm
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I am quite content that I chose HD DVD, which is and will continue to be the consumer's format of choice, and I did not need to convince anybody of that. They've chosen HD DVD on it's own merit.

Well obviously not every consumer because BD is some percentage of consumers' format of choice and they've chosen BD on it's own merit.
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post #20 of 72
12/29/06 at 2:00pm
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He is here because he is unhappy he chose the wrong format and he thinks he can scare or convince people to sway to his side. That is what I BELEIVE.

Well said!!
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post #21 of 72
12/29/06 at 4:29pm
I have bought my Blu Ray movies at DeepDiscountDVD.com. Good prices and best of all, free shipping.
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post #22 of 72
12/29/06 at 5:05pm
MidnightWatcher

I own neither format, and i was into HD-DVD till i saw how well BD has come back and how dominating of a force it has become. Im still not 100% convinced on it as im waiting for CES, but if you are so happy with HD-DVD, why not open up a brewski and just chill watching some of those amazing HD-DVD movies instead of ranting in every other thread on the BD forum? Everyone here is happy except you. It just seems like your agenda is overwhelming your sense of life and the only thing now bringing you happiness is bitterness. Snap out of it, log out, and go take in a flick. Thats my advice to you, good sir.
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post #23 of 72
12/29/06 at 5:28pm
Took advantage of the Buy.com deal and got my first 6 Blu-ray discs. No player yet though. I'm limiting my purchases to new releases only, and only if they get decent PQ/AQ reviews. I bought a lot of crap on DVD early on, and I don't want to make that mistake again.

Of course there are a few DVD's that I will gladly replace on Blu-ray.
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post #24 of 72
12/29/06 at 5:46pm
Voted OTHER, click the following for the vendors I use:

Amazon with ≈ 30% off + 10% off when you buy over a certain amount. Free media mail shipping.

BestPrices with ≈ 30% off. Free media mail shipping.

DVD Planet with ≈ 30% off. Free media mail shipping.
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post #25 of 72
12/29/06 at 5:50pm
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Voted OTHER, click the following for the vendors I use:

Amazon with ≈ 30% off + 10% off when you buy over a certain amount. Free media mail shipping.

BestPrices with ≈ 30% off. Free media mail shipping.

DVD Planet with ≈ 30% off. Free media mail shipping.


Are those 30% off of the retail price or 30% of the listed price?
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post #26 of 72
12/29/06 at 6:01pm
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Are those 30% off of the retail price or 30% of the listed price?

AFAIK, it is off the Retail Price. Pretty easy to get 40% off MSRP at Amazon, click the link for details. The other two vendors will email me coupons and other promotions from time to time. When ready to order I put the titles wanted into Quattro and the prices from the various vendors. Makes it easy to compare .
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post #27 of 72
12/29/06 at 7:05pm
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Midnight,

Am I not allowed to disagree with a "Professional Reviewer?" Judging the quality of a disc is a very subjective issue anyway. It's like a film critic. Do you agree with them all of the time? I am nowhere as picky as these professional reviewers anyway. I do not nit-pick over every little thing. I could carless if there is some noise for 2 seconds in a film or artifacting for another 2 seconds. I review based on how I feel "most" people would view the release and I also review on whether or not I think it is justified to upgrade from the SD-DVD version. My reviews are my opinions. How can an opinion be false?

Yes you are allowed to disagree with a professional reviewer, there is nothing wrong with that. But to call X3 as good as if not better than King Kong is a little too much.

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Some day we'll laugh about our recent battles...

Maybe, yes.

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... as we both debate the PQ/AQ of our newest Blu-ray purchases.

Maybe. Not.
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post #28 of 72
12/29/06 at 7:16pm
I voted "B&M Store" since it seemed like the closest answer for me, but I really meant "B&M Stores". Those being Wal-Mart, Frys, and Best Buy. I get some from Amazon, but not as many.

--Darin
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post #29 of 72
12/29/06 at 7:17pm
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Originally Posted by PacoFromDelTaco View Post

... you are so happy with HD-DVD, why not open up a brewski and just chill watching some of those amazing HD-DVD movies instead of ranting in every other thread on the BD forum?

I've got one in my hand right now, and another awaits.

I only rant to counter Darth FUD Thumper. There needs to be balance in the Force, young Chihuahua.
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post #30 of 72
12/29/06 at 8:30pm
What is the point of an identical thread.
It seems your Poll is once again showing that Amazon is the single biggest source of BD software, contrary to the Big Blue supporters statements of the past.
Were you hoping for a different outcome.
Will there be New BD Polls until Amazon is not the largest source.
What gives? Seems kinda useless to recreate duplicate threads.
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