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I just received mine in the mail yesterday and have only watched New Hope so far. While I have no previous experience with bootlegs I was pleased overall but did not think this equaled the early non-anamorphic DVDs I own such True Lies etc.
The image is soft throughout, however the early Tatooine scenes are the worst in this regard to the point of being blurry in places. It gets better toward the end and the space battles are actually quite good and fairly sharp. I viewed this disk on a front projection system (w/HTPC) at about 109" display on the screen but that is the way I view all my disks so it is a fair comparison. New Hope is a step below DVD IMO.
I was pleasantly surprised with the DD audio. Some have said this is a pro-logic mix but I could have sworn I heard several instances of discrete panning in the rears. The LFE is pretty weak if it exists at all. I have bass shakers installed in the seats and rarely did they rumble. The DTS track is SIGNIFICANTLY worse than the DD track IMO. I thought the DD mix was fairly enveloping and, again, I was pleased.
I hope to watch the other two this weekend. Like others here, these will suffice for me until the "real" disks come out - in '06 if at all .
EDIT: Watched ESB tonight and it seemed less soft and more consistent from beginning to end. This one seemed more on par with early (97-98 vintage) DVD. As others have said, no audio sync problems at all and sounds pretty good although I was really listening close this time and maybe it is pro-logic. Whatever it is it fills the sound field well but not too flashy like a modern track for this type material would be.
EDIT: Just to complete my review. I have now watched all three disks and am quite pleased with them. I don't believe the audio is discrete 5.1 but it sounds good. The video is soft but very watchable even on a front projector (VERY large screen). The video on ROTJ is the best of the three and New Hope the worst but still watchable. Especially if you have a regular size TV, these will do nicely until until George finally gives us the real thing.
The image is soft throughout, however the early Tatooine scenes are the worst in this regard to the point of being blurry in places. It gets better toward the end and the space battles are actually quite good and fairly sharp. I viewed this disk on a front projection system (w/HTPC) at about 109" display on the screen but that is the way I view all my disks so it is a fair comparison. New Hope is a step below DVD IMO.
I was pleasantly surprised with the DD audio. Some have said this is a pro-logic mix but I could have sworn I heard several instances of discrete panning in the rears. The LFE is pretty weak if it exists at all. I have bass shakers installed in the seats and rarely did they rumble. The DTS track is SIGNIFICANTLY worse than the DD track IMO. I thought the DD mix was fairly enveloping and, again, I was pleased.
I hope to watch the other two this weekend. Like others here, these will suffice for me until the "real" disks come out - in '06 if at all .
EDIT: Watched ESB tonight and it seemed less soft and more consistent from beginning to end. This one seemed more on par with early (97-98 vintage) DVD. As others have said, no audio sync problems at all and sounds pretty good although I was really listening close this time and maybe it is pro-logic. Whatever it is it fills the sound field well but not too flashy like a modern track for this type material would be.
EDIT: Just to complete my review. I have now watched all three disks and am quite pleased with them. I don't believe the audio is discrete 5.1 but it sounds good. The video is soft but very watchable even on a front projector (VERY large screen). The video on ROTJ is the best of the three and New Hope the worst but still watchable. Especially if you have a regular size TV, these will do nicely until until George finally gives us the real thing.
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Originally posted by RoboDad
Frank,
While I can certainly sympathize with you, I think the agreed upon rules for maintaining this thread are that no links to sellers be provided. Even though your link is a negative one, it still (I suspect) goes beyond what we agreed to abide by when the thread was started.
Also, I'm curious how badly scratched your discs are.
Frank,
While I can certainly sympathize with you, I think the agreed upon rules for maintaining this thread are that no links to sellers be provided. Even though your link is a negative one, it still (I suspect) goes beyond what we agreed to abide by when the thread was started.
Also, I'm curious how badly scratched your discs are.
The discs ESB and ROTJ were pretty bad but SW:ANH was rediculous! It looked like someone used a brillopad to clean the disc!
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Originally posted by moocher
I just received mine in the mail yesterday and have only watched New Hope so far. While I have no previous experience with bootlegs I was pleased overall but did not think this equaled the early non-anamorphic DVDs I own such True Lies etc.
The image is soft throughout, however the early Tatooine scenes are the worst in this regard to the point of being blurry in places. It gets better toward the end and the space battles are actually quite good and fairly sharp. I viewed this disk on a front projection system (w/HTPC) at about 109" display on the screen but that is the way I view all my disks so it is a fair comparison. New Hope is a step below DVD IMO.
I just received mine in the mail yesterday and have only watched New Hope so far. While I have no previous experience with bootlegs I was pleased overall but did not think this equaled the early non-anamorphic DVDs I own such True Lies etc.
The image is soft throughout, however the early Tatooine scenes are the worst in this regard to the point of being blurry in places. It gets better toward the end and the space battles are actually quite good and fairly sharp. I viewed this disk on a front projection system (w/HTPC) at about 109" display on the screen but that is the way I view all my disks so it is a fair comparison. New Hope is a step below DVD IMO.
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Originally posted by Frank S
I have to ask, what version DVD do you have? there is a BIG difference from one to the other.
I have to ask, what version DVD do you have? there is a BIG difference from one to the other.
These disks appear to fit the descriptions I have seen of the newest releases but I guess I can't be sure.
EDIT: Edited out info about my purchase so as to not upset the mods.
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Moocher,
Would you please eMail me so I can ask you a question in private please! [email protected]
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Would you please eMail me so I can ask you a question in private please! [email protected]
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Moocher I would also like to speak privately with you. Can you please e-mail me at [email protected] ?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Hey all,
I know this may be a bit off topic but I feel it would be best if we started here. Is there any way I could start a similar thread on the Indiana Jones movies? They are all over Ebay and I'm sure that a lot of people are curious about them. I'm not sure of the politics of doing something like this. Can anyone help?
I know this may be a bit off topic but I feel it would be best if we started here. Is there any way I could start a similar thread on the Indiana Jones movies? They are all over Ebay and I'm sure that a lot of people are curious about them. I'm not sure of the politics of doing something like this. Can anyone help?
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Originally posted by digitalfreaknyc
Hey all,
I know this may be a bit off topic but I feel it would be best if we started here. Is there any way I could start a similar thread on the Indiana Jones movies? They are all over Ebay and I'm sure that a lot of people are curious about them. I'm not sure of the politics of doing something like this. Can anyone help?
Hey all,
I know this may be a bit off topic but I feel it would be best if we started here. Is there any way I could start a similar thread on the Indiana Jones movies? They are all over Ebay and I'm sure that a lot of people are curious about them. I'm not sure of the politics of doing something like this. Can anyone help?
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Star Wars Trilogy Five Star Collection. Anyone know anything yet about this version of the Trilogy.? Just appeared (removed info on where to buy bootlegs) yesterdday. Covers and DVDs look completely different than others I've seen. The seller claims the quality is outstanding. Seller claims no sound delay. Less compression because the discs are dual layer. Could this be the version we have been waiting for?
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Originally posted by Jamers
Star Wars Trilogy Five Star Collection. Anyone know anything yet about this version of the Trilogy.? Just appeared (removed info on where to buy bootlegs) yesterdday. Covers and DVDs look completely different than others I've seen. The seller claims the quality is outstanding. Seller claims no sound delay. Less compression because the discs are dual layer. Could this be the version we have been waiting for?
Star Wars Trilogy Five Star Collection. Anyone know anything yet about this version of the Trilogy.? Just appeared (removed info on where to buy bootlegs) yesterdday. Covers and DVDs look completely different than others I've seen. The seller claims the quality is outstanding. Seller claims no sound delay. Less compression because the discs are dual layer. Could this be the version we have been waiting for?
Pictures are below:
Here's a different version that I haven't seen before either:
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Originally posted by Jamers
The covers on MoMoStuff look generic and cartoonish.
The covers on MoMoStuff look generic and cartoonish.
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and for any of you who have these discs, be sure to grab the great-looking, matching covers over at www.dvdcoverart.com
and for any of you who have these discs, be sure to grab the great-looking, matching covers over at www.dvdcoverart.com
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Originally posted by rdodolak
What happened to your site?
What happened to your site?
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five star.
I am one of the people who bought the "FIVE STAR COLLECTION" i will post a review when it gets here.The cases were enuff to get me sold. The seller seems legit thus far.
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I'm interested to know what extras are included on the Five Star Collection. So far, none of them have the Empire Strikes Back Trailer #2 (with Harrison Ford's narration); that's the trailer that started it all. Coming to your Galaxy... next summer.
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Re: five star.
Originally posted by BernieStolar
I am one of the people who bought the "FIVE STAR COLLECTION" i will post a review when it gets here.The cases were enuff to get me sold. The seller seems legit thus far.
I am one of the people who bought the "FIVE STAR COLLECTION" i will post a review when it gets here.The cases were enuff to get me sold. The seller seems legit thus far.
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I bought a set myself and will post my thoughts after watching them.
I bought a set myself and will post my thoughts after watching them.
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Originally posted by Frank S
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In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that these are the same transfers as the other "dts" version out there. But certainly let us know how they compare.
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Im wondering if someone's going to do a "side by side" comparison with the second-newest verion out there (the one with DTS on the top)
I'll tell you guys one thing- the whole Dual layering issue could be moot- and its quality difference we are interested in here, not "cool covers." When my friend in malaysia mailed me the LOTR screener "dual layered" it looked NO DIFFERENT than the "single layered" version"..
I'll tell you guys one thing- the whole Dual layering issue could be moot- and its quality difference we are interested in here, not "cool covers." When my friend in malaysia mailed me the LOTR screener "dual layered" it looked NO DIFFERENT than the "single layered" version"..
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Originally posted by new2theplace
[B](removed discussion about process of buying bootlegs -Blade)In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that these are the same transfers as the other "dts" version out there. But certainly let us know how they compare.
[B](removed discussion about process of buying bootlegs -Blade)In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that these are the same transfers as the other "dts" version out there. But certainly let us know how they compare.
Hey all these DVD's are a crap shoot until you actually get them, so yes I am taking a chance that they are the same as the ones I already have but if they are better.... if not then I have two pretty good sets of Star Wars DVD's!
I will be doing a comparision of this new set and the newest one before it (with DTS and no audio delay) when I receive it so look for it in the near future!
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Originally posted by Frank S
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Hey all these DVD's are a crap shoot until you actually get them, so yes I am taking a chance that they are the same as the ones I already have but if they are better.... if not then I have two pretty good sets of Star Wars DVD's!
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Let us know how they look.
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Originally posted by new2theplace
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Yeah, but one of those sets cost you $85! Man, you've got more disposable income than I.
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Let us know how they look. [/B]
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Yeah, but one of those sets cost you $85! Man, you've got more disposable income than I.
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Let us know how they look. [/B]
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The multiple covers is more due to the fact that there are quite a few different Star Wars Trilogy DVD sets out there and he must be buying what's available and reselling them, not really much different from others who sell these sets all the time.
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