Can I start by asking why HD movies sometimes appear 'grainy'? Shouldn't it be crystal clear?

Why no answer to this? Or am I in wrong thread, this is only for BD Movies Titles only?

Also, are all BD Players now region free?

Thanks for all the feedback about 'grains' in pictures. Can I conclude that:-

1) 'Older' films tend to be more grainy.

2) Newer ones will have lesser grains unless intentional

3) There is no way to remove grains all together? Only minimising it?

However, I only notice 'grains' when watching HD and not at lower resolutions. Why is that? Is it because HD (ie. higher resolutions) tend to enhance 'flaws'?

Thanks, you almost answered everything i need to know

So if I buy, say, The Phantom Menace (shot digitally) I should see significant less grains, if not none, right?

Noob Question - DNR (I assume its Dolby Noise Reduction?) - the removal is done during the transfer or we have to do select it manually with the player?

Did you click 'All Titles'?

Nah, you are right. Thats all for BDs

This post has been edited by Lone*Wolf: Jul 15 2009, 10:51 PM

Just would like to add a few things :-

1) Speedy B2G1F promo - It SHOULD be for ALL outlets (yes, including Ipoh) as I have called their HQ. , though not all display the promo. You have to ASK them ...

2) Its NOT for all titles, just those from Fox and ..errr.. another one.

3) Those RM79.90 concerts (Foster, Buble & Groban only) are apparently from Warner and only Warner has this intro offer (forget about Celine, etc). Those interested might want to check out Victoria Music Ctr first as they are selling it at RM75 only. Buy above RM100 got rebate some more!

4) Video EZY - Yes, only Sg Wang has those offer. Went to Tmn Tun and they are selling the usual RM149 and RM114 plus FREE black face from the cashier. As someone mentioned, check out their online RM104 BDs.

Now, I want to ask :-

Local BDs sold here - those without the 'Imported' stickers, are these locally made or what? Any difference fr the US/UK ones? (Besides being more expensive and the lack of in-box materials like Booklets?)

Happy Shopping!

This post has been edited by Lone*Wolf: Jul 18 2009, 05:05 PM

Whats so hot about the Micarelli dame? She looks like either she's having a major constipation or that she is hitting her, errr.... climax ...

With 'samples' like that, done deal lo. Pls let me know when we can COD...

I have 2 questions:-

1) No one's really interested in the current LOTR BD Trilogy. Will there be an Extended Version/Director's Cut soon that I don't know of?

2) Star Wars I - III. Its not out yet, right? Why so, esp. so long after its premiere?

Raymond's sales staff insists that all the BDs sold at KL AV Fair is imported from US, but I believe its not 100%. Saw some titles there similar packing with Speedy's. Maybe imported, but maybe fr HK?

Yeah, some US versions do come with Asian languages as well. Tricky.

But I guess those without Asian subtitles are US/UK version?

Robin - I didnt get Ironman and Kungfu Panda as I believe its Asian version. You sure Kungfu Panda is US version?

1) LOTR - when will be the Ext Version be out? Why so long? His King Kong after that also out oledie ...

2) Thats a surprise, considering old pal Lucas always want to canggih this and that, shoot it all HD digital la, etc. Should be easier to transfer to BD, right? BTW, u referring to SW Epi 1-3, not 4-6, right?

Congrats on the Kung Fu Panda then, one of the best BD showcase RM96? I checked on Fri and it was RM99

2011 for LOTR confirm? Good also la, can save up a bit ...

I also was thinking of starting my BD collection locally, ie via Speedy, Ezy, etc. But was sceptical at first due to their DVD standards. Locally available DVDs are appalling - not cheap, single-layered (PQ sucks), loaded with ads and no special features. Honestly, I am not surprised that the local DVD pirates are thriving.

With that in mind, I tread their BDs very carefully. Even their sales staff aren't sure where the BDs come from. Its true that some are imported (but fr where? HK? some even say Thailand!). Plus their BDs most of the time lose out on packaging and features, as compared to UK/US versions. But the worse thing is the price. Even with the current Speedy B2F1, its still RM100 per title.

For a peace of mind, I am now getting BDs fr US and UK. No worries on PQ/AQ, feature-packed (if any) and sometimes a nicer package. All these extra for much lower price! LYN Bros kianwee or arj, among others, can help if its too much of a hassle to order yourself. Service also better than the local outlets

The only advantage locally available BDs has is the higher possibility of Asian subtitles, eg. Chinese subtitles.

Sin City is awesome! Great artistic value Seeing Frodo get chopped - priceless!

It also has one of the better bonus feature, the entire movie WITHOUT the green screens!

And for those kids who were drooling over Diane Kruger, you guys haven't seen anything yet ...

Where got B2F1 there lah? Unless last day, last minute got... ?

All prices are for single titles.

Got meh? When you went?

No love for this fella?



Anyone tested the AQ?

What is it that you are so excited about to see in HD? ...

Didn't know you are into artsy movies ...

X-Men - They shouldnt have called in a Quad. Its 3 X-Mens and 1 X-Man. Just leave the X-Men as a Trilogy. And move on to X-Men Origins as a seperate 'series'.

Dun want to pour cold water la but those 'scenes' are not as 'exotic' as you think. Its more of an 'art'-form. The chick is not hot at all (to say the least) and I am sure yr man-boobs are more impressive ...

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Added on July 28, 2009, 11:03 pmeh Richard, so free meh, why dun you test the Ironman?

This post has been edited by Lone*Wolf: Jul 28 2009, 11:03 PM