I bought both formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray that is......

Robert Crawford · 06-15-2006, 06:51 PM

After much thought, I decided to be what I've always been before which is an early adopter when it comes to home theater. So this past weekend, I ordered a RCA HDV5000 HD DVD player and Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray player. Circuit City had a 10% coupon that I used so I got $50.00 off the RCA player and $100 off the Samsung. Yesterday, I received the HD DVD player. The picture quality is great and what an experience I had watching both "The Bourne Supremacy" and "Apollo 13" in 1080I. So far, knock on wood, I had no glitches. Hopefully, that will continue as I watch the other 7 HD DVD titles I bought recently.

This afternoon, I received the tracking number that my Blu-ray player has shipped. As can be expected, I'm very excited and can hardly wait until Monday when I receive that player. I just hope I have some Blu-ray discs to watch on it.

If not then I'll make due with some SD DVDS. I might have to stop by Best Buy or Circuit City to see if they have any if my preorder discs don't make it here on time.

A long time ago, I decided that I wasn't taking sides in this format war and just wanted a winner to be declared. However, I don't think such a winner is going to come any time soon. I have nothing to base that opinion on, except my gut feeling. Anyhow, I'm now prepared to enjoy watching HD discs no matter what happens in this latest format war.

Crawdaddy

Steve Blair · 06-15-2006, 07:04 PM

Figured you couldn't hold out Robert

Make sure your RCA has the latest firmware and you should be good to go. Oh, and wait til' you watch The Chronicles Of Riddick!

Sean Bryan · 06-15-2006, 07:14 PM

Robert,

Which HD DVDs did you pick up?

Do you have any BDs ordered?

Congrats on jumping in!

Robert Crawford · 06-15-2006, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Bryan

Robert,

Which HD DVDs did you pick up?

Do you have any BDs ordered?

Congrats on jumping in!

HD DVDS are the following:

Unforgiven
Goodfellas
Swordfish
Million Dollar Baby
Blazing Saddles
The Last Samurai
The Bourne Supremacy
Jarhead
Apollo 13

The Blu-ray discs preordered are:

The Fifth Element
House of the Flying Daggers
Underworld-Evolution

Crawdaddy

Steve Tannehill · 06-15-2006, 07:19 PM

Congrats!

- Steve

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Jordan_E · 06-15-2006, 07:20 PM

I'd be getting the new Blu Ray player right now, if I had the money...

Walter Kittel · 06-15-2006, 07:20 PM

Robert - Congratulations on the additions to your HT. Even though you were holding out, I figured that the prospect of The Searchers later this year in HD would be too much to resist.

Glad to hear that you are enjoying the experience.

- Walter.

Robert Crawford · 06-15-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Tannehill

Congrats!

- Steve

Well, Steve it was comments from you and guys like Walter Kittel that pushed me over the edge to buying into HD discs.

Crawdaddy

Robert Crawford · 06-15-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter Kittel

Robert - Congratulations on the additions to your HT. Even though you were holding out, I figured that the prospect of The Searchers later this year in HD would be too much to resist.

Glad to hear that you are enjoying the experience.

- Walter.

Yeah, resistance was futile to say the least!

Crawdaddy

Steve Blair · 06-15-2006, 07:33 PM

Edited to remove my post as I returned the blu ray player and am keeping the Hd Dvd player

Walter Kittel · 06-15-2006, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Crawford

Well, Steve it was comments from you and guys like Walter Kittel that pushed me over the edge to buying into HD discs.

Crawdaddy

Robert, you're just going to have to return the favor (at least as far as Blu-ray goes). I hope to hear your impressions regarding Blu-ray in the coming days / weeks.

- Walter.