Its in my Netflix list, but everything HD is on long wait right now. I'm really wanting to test it out and I can sit through it once just for the visuals and audio. BTW, I finally hooked up my 6 channel connection correctly (long story, I'm basically dumb) and the difference in sound is pretty amazing. We switched back and forth between the DTS downconverted version of Phantom and the full DD+ version and the surround really has much better separation and clarity in DD+. The is no question how much better the DD+ version is and you hear the difference immediately. My equipment is far from high end (Onkyo receiver and Infinity speakers). The scary part is the full TrueHD 5.1 mix is supposed to be many times better than the DD+ version. I can only imagine how that would sound on a high end audio system. I'm really wanting an HDMI receiver now to simplify the hook ups.

BTW, my wife ordered the SACD soundtrack of Phantom she loved the movie so much and when I get it I will put SACD to the test against DD+ and see how the surround sound mixes compare. SACD should sound better, but I'm betting DD+ holds up pretty well.

Well, as I mentioned before, I was having problems with my receiver having to re-encode the DD+ to DTS, so I was forced to use the analog 5.1 connections, but I must say it does sound great. At least this way nothing is compressed.

I can't wait to try out Star Wars Episode 3 in this player. I personally didn't think the 5.1 had enough kick to it on my regular dvd player, but it should sound better on this Toshiba. I also am looking forward to War of the Worlds and getting the full DTS effect.

I've given up on getting the analog to sound good. My sub is almost non-existant with the analog set-up no matter what I do in the set-up menu of the Tosh player. My receiver is a couple of years old, entry level Pioneer, so I tihnk I'm getting an HDMI receiver this weekend.

Mine was at first and my sound was way off until I realized I had plugged the cables in wrong (I'm not saying this is the case for you, I wasn't paying attention when I hooked it up). Once set up correctly the bass had to be turned down so the LFE track is pretty strong through the analog. The Warner disc still had to be turned up a bit more than normal DVDs, but once at the right volume it sounded amazing.

I looked at the HDMI receivers, but the cheapest one I found from a brand I would want was $800 and they only had 2 measly HDMI in ports. If I am going to pay near a $1000 for a receiver I will wait for HDMI 1.3 to be finalized and I will want at least 4 HDMI ports so I don't have to buy a switcher.

yeah, I double-checked all of the cables, fiddled with the set-up menus on my receiver and on the HD-A1. I get great bass through optical, but my center channel is way too low with that... so it's like pick your poison with this receiver.

I'll mess around some more this weekend and see if I can get the analog to work better...

Goodfellas and Swordfish were just added to Amazon with unknown dates. I expect that to change to May 2 shortly... full MSRP though.

Maybe when they add the dates they will put the discount in.

Awesome! Training Day is up as well. I'm grabbing all three.

They'll discount these before Tuesday, I'm sure. They still have their availability as "not yet released", meaning they're treating it as if it's an oop title or something. At least they have the artwork up....at least for Goodfellas. Didn't check the others.

The release date of 5/2 is there in the info.

FYI, I preordered both Swordfish and Goodfellas at target.com for $19.99 each.

excellent. i grabbed Goodfellas. nice price

I'm surprised Amazon.com has not discounted these yet. I'm going to go ahead and order Goodfellas from Target. These should still be $19.99 at Walmart as well. I was in my local Walmart yesterday and they are finished redoing their movie section. The HD-DVD's are now on the top row of the long new release side.

Man I want to order Goodfellas, but Target charges $3 for shipping. I wish one of the local Wal-Marts sold HD DVD. Amazon needs to lower their freaking price already.

Amazon.com has now changed the price of the new Warner titles to $19.99

Thanks!

Swordfish and Goodfellas were released to Best Buy today - but still no Apollo 13 - sheesh, come on BB get on the ball.

Their websites still doesnt show those 2 titles. How much are they in the store?

Best Buy: Warner titles in store are $24.99, Universal is $29.99

Walmart: Warner in store is usually $19.99 and Universal $24.99

Hmmph...Ill stick with Amazon.com....free ship, no tax.

Besides, I hate Wal-mart with a passion.

I've bought all of mine from Amazon, with the exception of Serenity, which I got at Walmart.

List updated.

My local Circuit City moved all the HD-DVD titles to the front of their checkout in the music dept. Strangely, they're all priced at $24.99, even though the Warner and Universal titles differ in listing price and differ on every other site.

My CC still doesn't have any HD-DVD's

I emailed Warner about their launch HD titles having the lower audio issues. I asked them if they are going to offer replacements for those of us who purchased them when they correct the problem. Here's the response I got, which doesn't answer my initial question:

Thank you for purchasing Warner Home Video's HD DVD release of PHANTOM OF OPERA, THE LAST SAMURAI and MILLION DOLLAR BABY. Regarding your question about the audio: please note that the audio level on the foregoing releases is effectively lower than its DVD counterpart. This is due to what is called the authoring and player processing. The PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE LAST SAMURAI and MILLION DOLLAR BABY HD DVD release includes menu audio (e.g. menu button sound effects) along with the feature film audio. Since all HD DVD players will mix the two audio sources as the disc is played and menu audio is selected, the feature audio is lower than the standard DVD release so that in sum, the feature audio plus the menu audio on the HD DVD will not exceed the maximum audio level as set in the industry-established HD DVD specifications.

Please also note that for future titles, Warner Home Video intends to adjust the feature film audio and menu audio levels on future HD DVD releases so that the feature film audio will be only slightly lower than its standard DVD counterpart.

Kind regards,

Sherri Bogard
Warner Home Video