HD Format Wars = Over! - Page 5

Leonardo Mystic · 01-13-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

Now you're just making it obvious you're not completely comprehending other's posts. It's been said MULTIPLE times most HDTV's aren't $2000 anymore and I also said that I enjoy going out as well, so that used car bit is invalid. Do you just skim over people's posts and reply to the parts you get offended with?

I read everyone's posts. I don't skim over anything. So $2,000 may be a bit of an exaggerated stretch, but $1,200 or even $400 is no different of the fact that they are far more expensive than I could afford to pay at any one time. That's working 40 hours per week for barely $1.50 over minimum wage.

Yes, I've got a crappy job. I realize that, but I'm doing something about it. I'm trying to get a new job, and hopefully I'll get it with the interview I have tomorrow.

Anyway, for as long as I've been working like that, I've learned to budget and do have some nice things, but they come few and far between in all of the bills and life. I've got no one to help me pay for anything. I work hard to struggle for all I make, but the rewards I eventually receive are twice as loved and enjoyed because I go through so much to earn it. So maybe my opinion of frivolous spending on "expensive" TVs and such is a little jaded based upon that fact.

*Roseangelo* · 01-13-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

I prefer my Anakin Skywalker to be someone I don't recognize, not Hayden Christiensen.

Of all the changes Lucas made to SW over the years, that is the one that enraged me the most. But it's a change that's ONLY on the version of the DVD you have.. the previous Special Editions still had Sebastian Shaw.

And to Leonardo Mystic: I think you need to just calm down and try to stop being so easily offended by things that people say. Seriously, if people would just stop being offended by things in general, the amount of fighting and hate in the world would be reduced dramatically.

**Jester** · 01-13-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I think you need to just calm down and try to stop being so easily offended by things that people say. Seriously, if people would just stop being offended by things in general, the amount of fighting and hate in the world would be reduced dramatically.

You know what Rose, I find that offensive. How dare you speak rationally and expect us to stop being so thin skinned. How dare you, lady!

*Jester's comments are meant to be comical and sarcastic and in no way disagree with Roseangelo

*KROW* · 01-13-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

*Jester's comments are meant to be comical and sarcastic and in no way disagree with Roseangelo

I find this highly offensive. Why do you need disclaimers in your posts? What the hell is wrong with this:

? Huh? What, are you too good for a smiley now?

**Jester** · 01-13-2008, 11:01 PM

I hate you and I hope you die, you scruffy looking Nerf herder!

*KROW* · 01-13-2008, 11:06 PM

Who's scruffy-lookin'?

**Jester** · 01-13-2008, 11:17 PM

We're back baby!

Leonardo Mystic · 01-13-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

And to Leonardo Mystic: I think you need to just calm down and try to stop being so easily offended by things that people say. Seriously, if people would just stop being offended by things in general, the amount of fighting and hate in the world would be reduced dramatically.

Who said I was getting offended? How am I starting a fight? I am perfectly calm here, and I was only explaining how things are on my side of the financial world, with the general shaking of my head of how I don't understand why so much to spend on these kinds of things. But if that seems getting offensive to you... Wow, I'd hate to find out what you'd say if I really was offended.

*Roseangelo* · 01-13-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo Mystic

Wow, I'd hate to find out what you'd say if I really was offended.

Uhhh... sure.

**Jester** · 01-13-2008, 11:27 PM

Some one change the title to "HD=Class Warfare" so it's a fair warning...sheesh!

EDIT: I also think it's expensive...for me. I don't care who buys one. If they can afford it more power to them I can't quite afford it and to be frank, for me the resolution difference would be minimal since I only watch movies in my room, and my set up is adequate for my needs. Now that I've said my peace, every one go back to being offended and angry.

*KROW* · 01-13-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

We're back baby!

Break out the cheese and let others break out the whine!

Leonardo Mystic · 01-13-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo Mystic

Wow, I'd hate to find out what you'd say if I really was offended.

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Uhhh... sure.

*shrugs* I don't know what you mean by that answer, but I know I can't try to convince someone that doesn't believe. That's really your problem.

As for this thread, I'm done with it. It's gotten way too hostile, and I've said all what I wanted to anyway, so no reason to come back around here anymore.

*KROW* · 01-13-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

EDIT: I also think it's expensive...for me. I don't care who buys one. If they can afford it more power to them I can't quite afford it and to be frank, for me the resolution difference would be minimal since I only watch movies in my room, and my set up is adequate for my needs. Now that I've said my peace, every one go back to being offended and angry.

Blu-Ray's pretty pricey for me. I could buy two DVDs for the price of one Blu-Ray. As for HD, I might take a chance on them, since they've gotten closer to a reasonable cost. I've actually been thinking of getting an HDTV and playing the numbers with regular DVDs and experimenting with Hi-Def.

But yeah, if you got the green, go ahead and enjoy yourself.

*Roseangelo* · 01-13-2008, 11:52 PM

As much as I'm a cheapskate with my 10+ year-old TV with the screen that's turning white, when it finally bites the dust I'll probably replace it with a small (probably 15") HDTV just for the sake of it not being a huge box that weighs 30 pounds (or whatever it weighs).

愛 · 01-13-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo Mystic

*shrugs* I don't know what you mean by that answer, but I know I can't try to convince someone that doesn't believe. That's really your problem.

As for this thread, I'm done with it. It's gotten way too hostile, and I've said all what I wanted to anyway, so no reason to come back around here anymore.

Well, you were obviously offended enough to leave the thread, so...

But I agree. Too hostile. Let's calm this junx down.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-14-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoInRed

Didn't wanna create a new thread for this, but does anyone know anything about miramax hdtv's? I got one last christmas, and have'nt been able to excersize it as much as I want...so I'm trying to figure out how long it will hold up, and how it compares to others...i can't find it online, but it was being sold in mass amount at target last christmas if that helps...I believe it is 15 inches.

Anyone?

Peanut · 01-14-2008, 11:06 PM

I said "LOL! Are you serious?" that should give you an indication right there.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-17-2008, 06:42 PM

do you have an off switch?

**ThirdMarioBro** · 01-17-2008, 09:08 PM

I'm not intending to repurchase many movies on DVD. There are a few I would like to see in HD (some disaster movies, Star Wars, Batman Begins, ect.), but there's something to consider here. Blu-Ray is a format mostly created for future projects. Other than some of the biggest classics with universal appeal, I see few movies released before 1995 getting Blu-Ray releases.

Modern movies are going to be outstanding in high-def, but there are some modern classics from as little as fifteen-twenty years ago that are going to look like ass in high-def. Think of Jurassic Park for example. The original might hold up due to its heavy use of stop-motion, but high-def might let you see all the flaws in the puppets. And the sequels? Nuh-uh. That CGI is going to look terrible in a 720p transfer, let alone full 1080p. Star Wars would be included in that group of movies that wouldn't hold up if George hadn't already gone over it so many times, and there's still a few elements that won't stand up well in that kind of detail, and Episode I probably will completely fall apart at that resolution.

Point is, not that many movies prior to the maturity of CGI animation will be released. DVD is more than enough in most cases, but I want anything new in high-def because new movies were made with the format in mind.

**Krang** · 02-18-2008, 01:03 AM

The format wars are now officially over.

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01-13-2008, 11:27 PM	#90
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Some one change the title to "HD=Class Warfare" so it's a fair warning...sheesh! EDIT: I also think it's expensive...for me. I don't care who buys one. If they can afford it more power to them I can't quite afford it and to be frank, for me the resolution difference would be minimal since I only watch movies in my room, and my set up is adequate for my needs. Now that I've said my peace, every one go back to being offended and angry. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-13-2008, 11:52 PM	#94
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,120	As much as I'm a cheapskate with my 10+ year-old TV with the screen that's turning white, when it finally bites the dust I'll probably replace it with a small (probably 15") HDTV just for the sake of it not being a huge box that weighs 30 pounds (or whatever it weighs). __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

01-14-2008, 11:06 PM	#97
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I said "LOL! Are you serious?" that should give you an indication right there.

01-17-2008, 06:42 PM	#98
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	do you have an off switch?

01-17-2008, 09:08 PM	#99
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I'm not intending to repurchase many movies on DVD. There are a few I would like to see in HD (some disaster movies, Star Wars, Batman Begins, ect.), but there's something to consider here. Blu-Ray is a format mostly created for future projects. Other than some of the biggest classics with universal appeal, I see few movies released before 1995 getting Blu-Ray releases. Modern movies are going to be outstanding in high-def, but there are some modern classics from as little as fifteen-twenty years ago that are going to look like ass in high-def. Think of Jurassic Park for example. The original might hold up due to its heavy use of stop-motion, but high-def might let you see all the flaws in the puppets. And the sequels? Nuh-uh. That CGI is going to look terrible in a 720p transfer, let alone full 1080p. Star Wars would be included in that group of movies that wouldn't hold up if George hadn't already gone over it so many times, and there's still a few elements that won't stand up well in that kind of detail, and Episode I probably will completely fall apart at that resolution. Point is, not that many movies prior to the maturity of CGI animation will be released. DVD is more than enough in most cases, but I want anything new in high-def because new movies were made with the format in mind. __________________

02-18-2008, 01:03 AM	#100
Krang Admin and Sega Guru Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dimension X Posts: 3,755	The format wars are now officially over. __________________ "My motherboard's microchips are chomping at the... 'bit'. A little computer humor." --Krang, Welcome Back, Polarisoids