Should i get a HD-DVD just for Transformers?
 

I can't help it.....i want to see Transformers in HD but the thought of spending $300 on a player just to watch one movie and in an unknown winning format war.....sigh.....helpppp!!!

You could always get the Toshiba A2 for under $200 at Walmart if you don't want to drop the $300 on the A3.

I personally can't wait to see Megan Fox and some Transformers fighting in HD :D
Imagine how bad it would suck if you couldn't skip chapters in this to go to those scenes (like a Lynch flick).

If you really like the movie then I would say yes.

Yup. I got mine for Batman Begins, and Superman Returns. And then all the other amazing movies out there.

I wouldn't get it JUST for Transformers, but there's got to be other titles you'd want to see on HD DVD. Not to mention any of the Toshiba players should be a pretty decent upconverting player if you don't already have one.

Arrrghhh!!!!! Damn you hot chick and robots!!!!

Surely there have to be other movies that would appeal to you.

Then again, I spent $530 to get Lives of Others in BD, so... yours is a steal in comparison. :lol:

Hate to say this but.......i am on the verge of going to my car and heading out to the store to get one!!! So do most buy movies for both formats then?

it would not be a good decision. can you rent players anywhere?

I have a PS3 for blueray, and I am trying to hold off on transformers so I can buy an HD-DVD player once I buy an HDTV in the next few months.

Fixed.

Only reason to watch this turd of a film. And just to save the next poster time I'll even add my own:

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Oh yeah, I went there. I'm bored at work, live with it. :lol:

Is the porn industry embracing HD or Blu Ray....that could be the deciding factor i think!!! :p

I think not!

There is no end in sight to the HD war. So yes, grab an A2 for $200 bucks with a buttload of free movies w/MIR and enjoy the show.

Personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to see a Michael Bay film. So, I definitely wouldn't buy new hardware to see this film. That said, there are lots of other great titles that you can only get with HD-DVD.

I say yes, buy the A2 ($200) get the 5 free movies, and get Transformers, you won't feel ripped off at all (Granted you have a decent setup).

If you're truly only interest in the 1 title, ask yourself this ...

If Transformes came out on BluRay and was priced at $220-$320, would you buy it?

You've made a good point. I'll probably wait. Its the impulse geek thing taking over a few mins ago.

i agree with this. there is no end in sight to this format war. inevitably there will be other titles that you want in HD. if you have the money, save yourself from all this format war silliness and go dual-format.

However, he doesnt have to ask himself that because the reality is it is on HD-DVD, not BD... Im not saying do it, but I know Ill be enjoying it tommorrow :D

DO IT. Buy the A2 for cheap, get the 5 free discs and grab Transformers...then you can get all the other GREAT movies currently out or coming soon...the prices are right, there are good offers out there and tomorrow, we'll all be watching Optimus Prime kick some HD ass.

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Seriously though, there must be other titles you would like to get. Try to find at least 5 or so.

It's 200 bucks. If that doesn't make you cringe, buy it. If it does, apply for a credit card. :p

Can't believe you're getting this excited over a Michael Bay movie :D

Transformers will look great in HD but so does Hot Fuzz, 300, Blood Diamond & Alexander just to name a few. Now is as good a time as any to make the plunge

I got an A2 hoping to see a nip shot of Kelly McGillis in Top Gun. That justified the $250 right there.