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    Oppo

    I did not test the 971 with any burned DVD. I only tested original DVD-Audio and original PAL R2 discs. Will the 981 not play burned DVD discs?
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    Oppo

    I wanted to "pre-order" the 981 and put a deposit down for the difference. I just bought the 971, but Oppo does not have a pre-order system and they do not have a final price for the 981. They just issued a return for the 971 and will credit the full price. If would have been nice if I could...
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    Oppo

    Hello, I got the Oppo 971, is there a good to DVD to test the Macroblocking? I assume "A Bug's Life", is there a specific chapter i should use to test with? Thanks
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    DVD player for my new Sony KDL-40XBR2

    Hello, Well, I went with the 971. I hope the macroblocking will not be an issue with the Sony LCD. Where on the web can I find help on calibration of a LCD? I have the old Avia DVD for my CRT, will it work for the LCD? Also, where can I find a region hack for the 971? Thanks for all...
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    DVD player for my new Sony KDL-40XBR2

    Thanks for the help! Whats the big diff. between the 970 and 971?
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    DVD player for my new Sony KDL-40XBR2

    Hello, I will be getting the Sony 40" LCD TV, 1080P with 3 HDMI inputs. I want to get a DVD player that will do the following for up to $200; Upconvert standard DVD's. Play DVD-Audio It would be nice if the player has a region hack and a PAL to NTSC conversion. (I have a punch of...
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    Crazy CostCo Sales

    I have learned a long time ago, keep all Costco receipts! The Costco in Northwest Indiana is great, bring in the receipt and they will adjust. I got Simpsons 6 early in Dec. with $10 off and Simpsons 7 just before Christmas at full Costco price. They just gave me $5 for season 6 and $15...
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    Weekly RoundUp 11-22-2005

    I have the same question about Aeon Flux. Whats on the CC DVD vs. whats on the BB Soundtrack CD? Any detailed info anywhere? Thanks!
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    La Dolce Vita: Deluxe Collector’s Ed. 3 DVD set – 11/8/2005

    Thanks for the update! Are there any pictures of the new set showing the poster and inserts?
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    La Dolce Vita: Deluxe Collector’s Ed. 3 DVD set – 11/8/2005

    One of the items on disc 3 sounds like an extra from Criterion's 8 1/2. The documentary on Nino Rota. I will hope a review of the 3 disc gives run times, then we can compare. I will hold for now.
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    Weekly RoundUp 2/8/05

    The Costco in Merrillville IN has a special deal; 2 disc Raging Bull for $18.49 and the other Scorcese films for $8.99 (New York, New York and Boxcar and Last Waltz). The deal was a poster that listed $5.00 if you buy Raging Bull and any other Scorcese film at the same time. A discount will...
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    Weekly RoundUp 12/14/04

    The liner notes for the soundtrack for the 1957 Cinderella states that the telecast was not saved, but then I saw a clip of it as an example of Julie Andrews singing as a lead in to the chapter about The Sound of Music in the doc. called The Sound of Movies about Rodgers & Hammerstein. From...
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    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: The Shawshank Redemption - Two Disc Special Edition.

    DVD Basen has a link to a comparison of the old US edition vs. the new US edition; http://www.dvd-basen.dk/uk/home.php3...go&idhop=60907
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    yikes! DVD Beaver needs help!

    They are in the queue waiting to be issued. They would be part of a roll out of new content planned to be released when the site comes back up. I was just letting readers know that new stuff is being worked on and donations are not just to keep the old stuff around, but to keep the site...
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    yikes! DVD Beaver needs help!

    Hello, I am one of the contributors that helps put together the comparisons. We work together doing the captures and loading the specs on the different DVD's. I just uploaded the grabs and specs on Goodfellas and The Exorcist. I have more planned. :emoji_thumbsup: Take care, Enrique...
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