Saving Private Ryan WWII Collection/Day 60Th Ed, which one should I get?

hleelily · 07-26-04, 05:48 PM

I'm just thinking to get Saving Private Ryan WWII Collection (4-disc) or the regular D-Day 60Th Anniversary Commemorative Ed (2-disc). The latter is without DTS sound track and Price For Peace/Shooting War?

Any recommendations? Thanks

nemein · 07-26-04, 05:51 PM

Kind of depends upon; how much money you have to spend, whether or not you want the other documentaries (they were ok but not anything I think I'll watch again anytime soon if that helps), and how important DTS is to you doesn't it?

Adrenaline · 07-26-04, 05:57 PM

From my post a while back:

"I picked up the WW2 collection after having the original "Limited Edition" version that had a DD 5.1 track and one documentary.

I picked up the WW2 collection when Costco had it on sale for $22.95, definitely worth it!

Hearing it in DTS for the first time was nice. This is the only "new" version to have DTS btw. Being one of my favorite movies I checked out the extras after watching it and found them interesting, not boring like most documentaries these days.

The included films are an interesting addition to the extras that come in the set. Seeing Japanese pilots burst into tears when asked about their role in Pearl Harbor made me really sad, almost tearing (I'm not one who ever cries).

If it were still selling for $22.95 at Costco I would blindly recomend this to anyone but I know WW2 isn't everyone's favorite subject so the included films may not be worth the extra money ($20 more at the time I wrote this). DTS isn't always apparent on all hardware either so it's up to you if it's worth $20 more."

QuiGonJosh · 07-26-04, 06:25 PM

Get the old DTS version

eau · 07-26-04, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by QuiGonJosh
Get the old DTS version

Ditto, unless you can find the WWII Collection dirt cheap like the Costco's deal.

JimRochester · 07-26-04, 08:10 PM

Bought the four disc set because I had to have DTS. Started with the DD, then upgraded to DTS, now upgraded again to 4 disc set. I think they got their money out of me.

kar10 · 09-02-04, 08:34 AM

The new 2 Disc out there doesn't have DTS?

I found it confusing because some websites claim that it does like below:

http://entertainment.circuitcity.com..._id=V+++163037

Dabaomb · 09-02-04, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by kar10
The new 2 Disc out there doesn't have DTS?

I found it confusing because some websites claim that it does like below:

http://entertainment.circuitcity.com..._id=V+++163037

only the 2-disc that comes with the WWII collection has it. The 2-disc by itself is DD 5.1

Rypro 525 · 09-02-04, 10:01 AM

also, no dvds have sdds sound that i am aware of like the ad states.

Green Jello · 09-02-04, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by Rypro 525
also, no dvds have sdds sound that i am aware of like the ad states.

That's funny. You're right. SDDS does not exist in the DVD world. In fact, Sony announced that they were pulling the plug on the theatrical format a few years ago and but seems to be still going though.

DVDFreaker · 09-02-04, 11:01 AM

At my Wal-Mart, I saw the Day 60th Edition for only 12 dollars last night but I don't know if they have it for 12 bucks in your area.

Dabaomb · 09-02-04, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by DVDFreaker
At my Wal-Mart, I saw the Day 60th Edition for only 12 dollars last night but I don't know if they have it for 12 bucks in your area.

it was probably beating Circuit City which has it for $12.99 this week.

Big Worms · 09-02-04, 08:56 PM

$13.92 at my local Wal-Mart.

07-26-04, 05:48 PM	#1
hleelily Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: MD Posts: 86	Saving Private Ryan WWII Collection/Day 60Th Ed, which one should I get? I'm just thinking to get Saving Private Ryan WWII Collection (4-disc) or the regular D-Day 60Th Anniversary Commemorative Ed (2-disc). The latter is without DTS sound track and Price For Peace/Shooting War? Any recommendations? Thanks

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Adrenaline DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkridge, MD USA Posts: 1,477	From my post a while back: "I picked up the WW2 collection after having the original "Limited Edition" version that had a DD 5.1 track and one documentary. I picked up the WW2 collection when Costco had it on sale for $22.95, definitely worth it! Hearing it in DTS for the first time was nice. This is the only "new" version to have DTS btw. Being one of my favorite movies I checked out the extras after watching it and found them interesting, not boring like most documentaries these days. The included films are an interesting addition to the extras that come in the set. Seeing Japanese pilots burst into tears when asked about their role in Pearl Harbor made me really sad, almost tearing (I'm not one who ever cries). If it were still selling for $22.95 at Costco I would blindly recomend this to anyone but I know WW2 isn't everyone's favorite subject so the included films may not be worth the extra money ($20 more at the time I wrote this). DTS isn't always apparent on all hardware either so it's up to you if it's worth $20 more." __________________ You can't double dip on life, why not get the ultimate edition? Less then 1% snapper, 0% Non-Anamorphic DVDs and now with 10% more Blu! My Countdown Counting down to: Start of "Lost" Principal Photography "Lost" is finished being filmed! Onto Post

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JimRochester DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Rochester, NY. USA Posts: 11,252	Bought the four disc set because I had to have DTS. Started with the DD, then upgraded to DTS, now upgraded again to 4 disc set. I think they got their money out of me. __________________ Panasonic 58" VIERA Plasma, Pioneer Elite vsx91, SONY s590 328 titles, Toshiba A35 79 titles, Definitive Technologies speakers and supercube sub. Most wanted BD: Big Red 1/Bugsy/Die Hard 4(R rated)/Dragnet/Memphis Belle/Pearl Harbor(DC)/Sleepless In Seattle (7/9/13)/Tin Cup/Trapped In Paradise/True Lies (2014?)/While You Were Sleeping.

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kar10 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,937	The new 2 Disc out there doesn't have DTS? I found it confusing because some websites claim that it does like below: http://entertainment.circuitcity.com..._id=V+++163037 __________________ --Don't Confuse Luck With Skill--

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QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,220	Get the old DTS version

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DVDFreaker Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,705	At my Wal-Mart, I saw the Day 60th Edition for only 12 dollars last night but I don't know if they have it for 12 bucks in your area.

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