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Old 10-15-07 | 10:50 AM
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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!!!
Old 10-15-07 | 10:54 AM
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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
Imagine how bad it would suck if you couldn't skip chapters in this to go to those scenes (like a Lynch flick).
Old 10-15-07 | 10:55 AM
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If you really like the movie then I would say yes.
Old 10-15-07 | 10:56 AM
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Yup. I got mine for Batman Begins, and Superman Returns. And then all the other amazing movies out there.
Old 10-15-07 | 10:57 AM
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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.
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Originally Posted by steebo777
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
Imagine how bad it would suck if you couldn't skip chapters in this to go to those scenes (like a Lynch flick).
Arrrghhh!!!!! Damn you hot chick and robots!!!!
Old 10-15-07 | 11:00 AM
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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.
Old 10-15-07 | 11:04 AM
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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.
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?
Old 10-15-07 | 11:05 AM
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it would not be a good decision. can you rent players anywhere?
Old 10-15-07 | 11:06 AM
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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.
Old 10-15-07 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by steebo777

I personally can't wait to see Megan Fox and some Transformers fighting in HD
Fixed.

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



Oh yeah, I went there. I'm bored at work, live with it.
Old 10-15-07 | 11:11 AM
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Is the porn industry embracing HD or Blu Ray....that could be the deciding factor i think!!!
Old 10-15-07 | 11:13 AM
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Is the porn industry embracing HD or Blu Ray....that could be the deciding factor i think!!!
I think not!
Old 10-15-07 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by vhgong
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!!!
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.
Old 10-15-07 | 11:15 AM
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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.
Old 10-15-07 | 11:40 AM
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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).
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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?
Old 10-15-07 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by pricdews
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.
Old 10-15-07 | 01:56 PM
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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).
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.
Old 10-15-07 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by pricdews
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?
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
Old 10-15-07 | 03:35 PM
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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.
Old 10-15-07 | 04:37 PM
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One of us!
One of us!
One of us!
One of us!

Seriously though, there must be other titles you would like to get. Try to find at least 5 or so.
Old 10-15-07 | 04:58 PM
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It's 200 bucks. If that doesn't make you cringe, buy it. If it does, apply for a credit card.
Old 10-15-07 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vhgong
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!!!

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

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
Old 10-15-07 | 05:14 PM
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I got an A2 hoping to see a nip shot of Kelly McGillis in Top Gun. That justified the $250 right there.


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