Space: Above and Beyond
02-05-06, 03:12 PM
#1
DVD Talk Special Edition
Thread Starter
Space: Above and Beyond
I have been on the fence about getting this set for a long time, having read about poor disc quality (freeze-ups, bubbles on many discs, etc.).
Has anyone here had trouble with the above-mentioned problems or is it just a bad batch that got through? I remember this series fondly and would like to pick it up - Buy.com has a $5 off $45 coupon right now w/free shipping (and also the lowest price listed at dvdpricesearch.com)...
Has anyone here had trouble with the above-mentioned problems or is it just a bad batch that got through? I remember this series fondly and would like to pick it up - Buy.com has a $5 off $45 coupon right now w/free shipping (and also the lowest price listed at dvdpricesearch.com)...
02-05-06, 04:26 PM
#3
DVD Talk Legend
This is a thread from IMDB on this.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112173/board/flat/25822286
You may have to login there to read it.
A lot of people do seem to be having problems, but others claim that the problem is limited to older dvd players and that the discs work fine on the newer pro-scan players. YMMV. I wanted to get this set, but since money is a bit tight I am going to wait on it - they might recall the set eventually. If i were you, I'd either rent the set or buy it from a local store where you could easily return it. At least look into buy.com's return policies.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112173/board/flat/25822286
You may have to login there to read it.
A lot of people do seem to be having problems, but others claim that the problem is limited to older dvd players and that the discs work fine on the newer pro-scan players. YMMV. I wanted to get this set, but since money is a bit tight I am going to wait on it - they might recall the set eventually. If i were you, I'd either rent the set or buy it from a local store where you could easily return it. At least look into buy.com's return policies.
02-05-06, 04:53 PM
#4
DVD Talk Special Edition
Thread Starter
Thanks for the info. It looks like the problems are pretty much across the board with it.
I've been waiting and waiting for Netflix to have it available for rent - even sent in a request. They have almost everything and was really surprised that they don't carry it.
I do think I will pick it up from a local store instead... I've had trouble with Buy.com with rebates and cancelling orders...
I've been waiting and waiting for Netflix to have it available for rent - even sent in a request. They have almost everything and was really surprised that they don't carry it.
I do think I will pick it up from a local store instead... I've had trouble with Buy.com with rebates and cancelling orders...
02-05-06, 05:05 PM
#5
Moderator
Personally I would rent the set for now to a) see if you still like it as much and b) wait to see if a corrected version comes out. I picked mine up from BestBuy when it first came out and ran into the problems mentioned (on only 1 of the DVDs though). When I took it back to BestBuy for exchange they just refunded my CC so I didn't bother picking up a replacement (since I think my memories of it were more enjoyable than seeing it again 
). Not to mention the fact having no conclusion kind of leaves you hanging at the end of the series 
). Not to mention the fact having no conclusion kind of leaves you hanging at the end of the series
02-05-06, 05:08 PM
#6
DVD Talk Legend
A recall is extremely unlikely. I don't believe Fox has ever recalled any of their previous glitchy TV-on-DVD releases.
The show has sufficient closure in the last episode, IMO.
The show has sufficient closure in the last episode, IMO.
02-05-06, 10:24 PM
#9
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by nemein
Spoiler:
No, not all of the loose ends of the plot are tied up, but the show has emotional closure for the characters, which is actually more important.
