Avatar on BR

bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited August 2010 in Music & Movies
So today went to rent a few movies. Walked in to blockbuster and my jaw dropped. They have the BR movie avatar on display playing. It looked AMAZING. I can not wait to get my copy. :D:eek::p
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Kef 104/2
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited April 2010
    Can you rent it from them, or do they have one of those delay from release date deals? I guess the official release date is Thursday?
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited April 2010
    They do seem to be discounting this title as I've seen several 19 buck on release day ads.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    It is jut there to be seen not rent yet. The 22nd is when it is released. I am going to the midnight release to get mine at fye.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

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    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited April 2010
    I have one on preorder from Amazon. If the day the movie is released and it is advertised cheaper somewhere else in the US of A, then you get the best price from Amazon. I order all my BD this way.

    Bill
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited April 2010
    I spoiled my enjoyment of this movie by going to see it in 3d
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    LOL well that will be out in the fall the 3d version of corse having a 3d tv would b a must.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    Oh and a bit less than 5 hours to go!
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    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

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    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited April 2010
    I was in no rush. My copies of Avatar and Minority Report will be here Friday, so this weekend will be full of some good loud sci-fi. Can't wait!
    Equipment list:
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    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
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    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    I am with you man can not wait myself.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited April 2010
    Be sure to tear yourselves away from Avatar long enough to tell us if they used the extra space without supplemental content well in upgrading the PQ and AQ...
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2010
    Amazon just emailed me today that my $19 copy of the Avatar BR is on the way!

    They had a pre-release BR sale several weeks back, reported by a CP member. It was jumped onto. Kudos to this CP member and Club Polk in general!
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    Amazon is sending mine to arrive before noon tomorrow. look forward to it.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2010
    1st! I got my copy in hand and beat you guys to it. Thanks to being a day ahead of you all in time. Hahahaha. :D;)
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2010
    Keiko wrote: »
    :D LOL! Wanker! :p

    Amazon shipped my blu-ray copy today. Hopefully by Saturday. If not, no biggie. Enjoy, bro.

    I should have waited but I hate waiting on the USPS shipping bro. I ended up paying like 24 for it at the local electronics store here.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    1st! I got my copy in hand and beat you guys to it. Thanks to being a day ahead of you all in time. Hahahaha. :D;)

    LOL nice I will be out the door to get mine soon. FYE was not open at midnight because they did not have enough pre orderes oh wel.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited April 2010
    Wow, all the hype would have had this one of the most popular blu-rays ever. And priced to move with all the sales as well. Maybe too many people buying online?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    Just picked up a copy. WOW 162 minutes.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited April 2010
    Any specs on encodes used? Bitrates?
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Just picked up a copy. WOW 162 minutes.

    Mind boggling on how they managed to squeeze in into one BD disc (I haven't received mine this morning, but I assumed the BD/DVD combo pack has one of eaches).
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    .........
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited April 2010
    on Avatar's success. Check out the new hundred dollar bill...

    http://www.fancast.com/tv/The-Colbert-Report/94816/1475241500/The-Colbert-Report-4-21-2010/videos?cmpid=FCST_hp_xfinitytv


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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
    edited April 2010
    Just picked mine up, Did any of you guys get a free movie poster to hang in your HT room??? I DID :) will be in a frame tonight..
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2010
    Here's a little tid-bit I found...I also read the film and audio track take up all 50 gigs, well 46 anyway, of the disc.

    Good BD's have an average weighted bitrate around 22Mb. "Avatar" has an average weighted of about 34; peaks at over 40! (40.8), and never drops below 25. The DTS-MA track is also near perfect. with it's base rate at near 3.6Mb, high rate of 5.2!

    Both of these absolutely press the boundaries of spec. People had wondered how to equate this, and they had shrugged off "superbit" comparison, but I don't know of any other way. There is no title released that I can think of that carries even close to the bitrate. And a large number of titles that we think of as "good" that are encoded at around 1/2 the bitrate.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited April 2010
    Great, can't wait for some user reviews. Unwrap those things and fire them up!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2010
    yeah, I want to hear from peeps how the sound is.. and picture quality too. I may pick it up today during my lunch break.

    Which store, yes store has the best price for Avatar on blu ray?
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2010
    I think there are several stores that have it for around $20 or so, wanna say target is among theem
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited April 2010
    Frys has been running ads for 19 and change for a week or two now.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    Sounds is amazing, picture astonishing! I will say this is even better than the dark night. I will say this....I need a new sub my psw10 is not even close to cutting it on this.

    BR Avatar = AMAZING!!
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited April 2010
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    LOL well that will be out in the fall the 3d version of corse having a 3d tv would b a must.

    Right... except the Fall (November) release is reported to also be 2D but will have all the special features, making of, movie trailers etc. Sorry but 3D is slated for after the new year... TRIPLE DIP!!! Because they didn't make enough money in the theater............................
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited April 2010
    Well I know I will be re buying it for all the special features.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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