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    Universal at CES

    My exact thought to Toshiba's response.
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    HD DVD Anamorphic?

    There is no anamorphic. The native AR for an HD frame is already 16:9. Anamorphic on DVD was used because HDTVs were 16:9 while the DVD frame AR is only 4:3.
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    First BD titles under scrutiny: The Fifth Element and others

    The analogy here doesn’t equate. The reason why a newer ATRAC (or any other lossy encoder) can have benefits is that they use perceptional encoding to try and remove information that you theoretically can’t hear. As newer algorithms improve upon this, you reap the benefits. The data is in the...
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    Toy Story 2: Special Edition..... due Dec. 26th

    No need to watch the preview. The TS 10th edition came with a $3 coupon for it.
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    Is there a site that lists all Anamorphic Widescreen DVDs?

    Not a specific anamorphic list, but the downloadable files do have that info for each disc. http://www.hometheaterinfo.com/dvdlists.htm
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    The bridges of Madison County

    As a (sad) side note, I saw a show on PBS about covered bridges the other day. The covered bridge featured in that film fell victim to arson and no longer exists.
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    Iomega Moves Forward With Plans for Developing a +800GB DVD (AO-DVD)

    I agree with Jeff, Iomega is notorious for poor quality. When Zip drives stopped selling, they started making CD-R drives. They got the worst reviews. So, No thanks.
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    a superior popcorn experience

    When I was was a kid, we grew it in our garden. I've never seen it in the greocery store (unfortuantely).
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    Singles Night at Wal-Mart

    A couple of times, I needed something on a Saturday evening and headed to Walmart. It's the happening place for rednecks. All the bubbas were hanging out at the cafe. I got out of there as fast as I could :D
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    a superior popcorn experience

    Stronger hulls? No thanks, I hate the hulls getting stuck in my teeth way more than unpopped kernels. I would vote for hull-less popcorn any day (it does exist.)
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    HD-DVD/Blu-Ray Merger Possible?

    YES THEY HAVE!! The HD DVD is limited to a single DVD layer under the HD DVD layer, but they can be dual sided, dual layer since the physical strucure of the discs is the same. Blu-ray can have a dual layer DVD under the BD layer. http://news.com.com/JVC+previews+Blu...3-5506834.html...
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    HD-DVD/Blu-Ray Merger Possible?

    Both camps have announced they have this capability.
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    HD-DVD/Blu-Ray Merger Possible?

    Nils, When did Fox announce they would release Blu-ray discs? Yes, they joined the Blu-ray group but they also belong to the DVD Forum. But unless something has changed recently, they have not announced they would release Blu-ray discs.
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    Has Anyone Received Their LOTR:EE Trilogy Box Yet?

    I received the e-mail 1 week ago. It still hasn't arrived. Most are reporting receiving it 1 to 2 days after the e-mail. I'm starting to worry.
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    Digital Bits Reports: APPLE joins Blu-Ray. Brace yourself for a format war!

    What would be really great is if Apple makes an HTPC. I mean a full blown one, not some half-baked one. Tray loading drive (those crappy slot loading drives have GOT to go) HDMI out (supporting 720p, 1080i, and 1080p) Firewire w/ copy protection support for video AND audio Coaxial AND...
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