Charlie's Angels: Superbit Deluxe; $10 at Target

Greg Black · 10-22-2003, 04:42 AM

I searched this forum and didn't see anything listed yet so I thought I'd share that I picked up Charlie's Angels Superbit at Target for $10. I already had the original release but I figured "What the heck, that's a good deal!"

If you already have the original release the SB offers only a marginal improvement; it's slightly sharper and maybe has a little less edge enhancement, but I don't know if it's really worth it. Only hardcore fans of the film and/or videophiles need apply.

However, if you don't have it yet, it's a no-brainer!

Mitch Stevens · 10-22-2003, 04:51 AM

I found the Superbit image MUCH improved over the first release. You need to look no further than the scene where the girls are belly-dancing and are trying to get the fingerprints of that guy.

On the first release you can see major block-noise (over compression) and on the Superbit, while it is still there, it's MUCH less visible.

*Note, this is on a 65" display and may not be noticeable on smaller displays. Also, you may need to go frame by frame in order to see this, because the scene just moves too fast. I however noticed this right away, while watching it at full motion.

I'd say the Superbit has at least 30% better better picture quality than the non-superbit.

Greg Black · 10-22-2003, 11:27 AM

I suppose to be fair, I didn't really do a thorough A/B test, but I also found it odd that the Superbit version had mpeg artifacting in it. I hate Sony's encoder; it seems to automatically induce edge halos, even when they intentionally turn it off (see Lawrence Of Arabia SB). This was noticeable on Charlie's Angels as well.

Darrel McBane · 10-22-2003, 11:41 AM

Charlie's Angels Superbit at Target for $10.

Still seems overpriced IMO.

Carlo Medina · 10-22-2003, 01:08 PM

If you're going to buy CA2, Best Buy has a deal with the Superbit original + CA2 = $25. Figuring that CA2 is normally $17.99 this week, that puts CA Superbit at $7.01.

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Michael Mathius · 10-22-2003, 01:44 PM

I already regret owning the first one.

Greg S · 10-22-2003, 01:48 PM

Might have to go get this for the wife. I didn't care for it much myself but the wife liked it.

Greg

Robert James Clark · 10-22-2003, 07:08 PM

Quote:

I already regret owning the first one.