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  1. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Blu-ray Review The Finest Hours Blu-ray Review

    I got mine from eBay. It was released in India last week. 3D is medium throughout, and the movie itself is okay (a B-), but a decent framily-friendly, old fashioned story. Audio is DTS-HRA 7.1 (vs. MA), but nonetheless excellent. I have a Yamaha 3050, so upscaled to 11.2 via Neural:X and it...
  2. Brajesh Upadhyay

    JAMES BOND ULTIMATE COLLECTION

    Is it worth getting all movies? Perhaps this has been addressed already, but I'm guessing something newer like 'The World is Not Enough' Lowry version isn't much of an upgrade from the SE version? I understand the difference is drastic, as I can see from screenshots, for something like 'Goldfinger'.
  3. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Anyone get their 3 or 5 free hd-dvd's yet?

    We may never get our three freebies. People on AVS are reporting of Toshiba claiming they're not on their system when they call in. Toshiba instructed them to re-submit their rebate request to a different address. I hate rebates & don't count on them anymore. Just look for the best deal w/o...
  4. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Are there any Movie Trailer HD-DVD Sampler out there???

    Better yet, make your own HD DVDs on cheap DVD blanks.
  5. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Speed - Defective?

    I have the latest firmware installed & 'Speed' BR refused to play for me also. I have the Sammy player.
  6. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Am I imagining resume play?

    Agreed. But, you can at least save bookmarks on several HD-DVDs, especially Warner's. The bookmarks are still there when you stop or take out the disc & re-insert it later.
  7. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Am I imagining resume play?

    My A1 does resume play with my homemade HD DVDs (using regular DVD blanks). I think the lack of resume play has to do w/the authoring of commercial HD DVDs to date.
  8. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Great price on Toshiba HD-A1 at Vanns

    It's amazing that they're selling it for just $399 shipped.
  9. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Toshiba 2.0 firmware update reportedly available

    Nero image file available via this link, but I'm afraid to try it. Should wait until the end of the day or tomorrow to see if this update is the same as the yet-to-be-released official.
  10. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Solution for low bass on HD-A1 using analog 5.1

    Paul, I got it working as well. I had to set my receiver's crossover at 80Hz, which is the THX 'small speaker' recommended setting. Then, I used Pete's settings on my HD-A1. Now, I have decent LFE. Still, when using 5.1 analog, the receiver's volume level must be turned up quite a bit more than...
  11. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Solution for low bass on HD-A1 using analog 5.1

    Thanks Paul. What I was trying to say w/the latter was...should I be able to hear the HD-A1's test-tones out of the sub? Or, do I just assume it's okay w/Pete's settings w/o bothering w/test-tones and simply pop-in an actual disc to verify the LFE is indeed working? In any case, I'll have to do...
  12. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Solution for low bass on HD-A1 using analog 5.1

    My receiver is the Pioneer VSX-1015TX. With its test-tones & a SPL meter, I've calibrated the sound to where it should be. Test-tones can be heard from all channels, including the sub. However, when I follow Pete's steps, I still don't get the HD-A1 generated test-tone out of the sub, only...
  13. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Official INTERNATIONAL DVD sale/trade thread

    In mint condition, $15 shipped! PayPal only. This is the official Columbia/Sony region 3 DVD, in 16x9 widescreen & w/English subtitles.
  14. Brajesh Upadhyay

    House Of Flying Daggers R1 - April 19

    DVD Review loves the R1 DVD. But, if there are cuts, I'd go for the best non-R1 DVD. Might that be the 2-disc Edko set?
  15. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Bollywood DVDs...reviewed for PQ and Sound?

    Here are a few I'd recommend: Dil Se The story is okay, but the songs, cinematography & 5.1 mix are terrific. Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge Hugely popular flick that's a lot of fun. Songs are very catchy. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam So-so story again, but songs & cinematography are...
  16. Brajesh Upadhyay

    DVD Review HTF Review: Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason

    That's too bad about the movie. I was hoping it wouldn't be as bad as many critics had deemed. I may rent it anyway.
  17. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Should I buy an upscaling DVD player ?

    I'd have to disagree. Upscaling DVD players like the Momitsu V880 (which I have), Zenith DVB318 & the new Denons do a noticeably better job than the budget/midrange projectors' own internal deinterlacers. I have the Panny PT-AE500U hi-def projector, which is comparable to the Sanyo PLV-Z2...
  18. Brajesh Upadhyay

    The Greatest American Director Working Today

    Best: Clint Eastwood (he's never been better); Quentin Tarantino Runners-up: Steven Spielberg; the Coen brothers Most overrated: Martin Scorsese (my fav until 'Goodfellas')
  19. Brajesh Upadhyay

    New Green Day Album FANTASTIC!!!!!

    Love this album. May be Green Day's best work to date. It'd been a while since I'd heard a really good rock album.
  20. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Panasonic PT-L500U $1499.99 @ Costco.com

    Wow, a great deal indeed. Bought my AE500U for $1,950 when it first came out.
  21. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Future HD-DVD players

    My guess is HDMI & component.
  22. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Blue Man Group - The Complex DVD-A

    How's this DVD-A different from the BMG's first self-titled DVD-A? I love that disc, but if this is more of the same, I'll pass.
  23. Brajesh Upadhyay

    My 5 favorite DVD-Audio and SACD albums

    Top 5, in order: 1. Blue Man Group 2. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon 3. Roxy Music - Avalon 4. Eagles - Hotel California 5. Queensryche - Empire
  24. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Comcast and Motorolla 6208 video quality problem

    The new hi-def digital boxes (like the 6200 & 6208) have to take the analog signal on SD channels & digitize them. If you're using component out, it's going from analog-to-digital-to-analog. With satellite, SD channels remain digital/MPEG2.
  25. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Notable Releases for Q4 2004 - (time to make room on your DVD shelves)

    Useful $pend list. Thanks! :)
  26. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Samsung SIR-T165 HDTV Over the air tuner $295 plus $20 to ship UPS Ground

    Hey Gregg, why are you selling this? Got another Firewire source for your DVHS recorder? ;)
  27. Brajesh Upadhyay

    WTB: JVC HM-DH30000 or HM-DH40000 DVHS VCR

    Hmm, may wait for the HM-DH5U. It has HDMI, which will look better w/my front projector (using a HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable).
  28. Brajesh Upadhyay

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    I've read some people talk about the Momitsu V880, so here's my review comparing it to the Zenith DVB318... I spent about 3 hours evaluating my new Zenith DVB318 last night, comparing it to my Momitsu V880 (which I've now had for a few months). I first applied the regionfree hack to the...
  29. Brajesh Upadhyay

    WTB: JVC HM-DH30000 or HM-DH40000 DVHS VCR

    Anyone have one of these to sell under $310 shipped? I'd be willing to pay upto $330 shipped for the HM-DH40000. Please email me.
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