those of you who made the wrong decision... - Honda Pilot

5Gs · 03-19-2008, 12:22 PM

and bought a hd-dvd player from best buy, at least you're getting a free $50 best buy gift card.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage...&type=category

N_Jay · 03-19-2008, 12:29 PM

Seems I was Wrrrr . . .. .

. . . . . .Wwwrrrrrrr . . .. .. . .

. . .. . . . .. .. .WWWWwwwwRrrrroooo . .. . . ..

' ' '' ' '' ' ' '' ' '' '' '' Not exactly correct.

Well, not completely wrong, since I did not buy either yet!

jay · 03-19-2008, 12:38 PM

My dog didn't hunt in this one. Best decision for me.

**colorider** · 03-19-2008, 12:40 PM

I held off buying either one when I bought my new plasma TV (which I hope was the right decision).

N_Jay · 03-19-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by colorider
I held off buying either one when I bought my new plasma TV (which I hope was the right decision).

Only if you got a 1080P with enough ports!

**colorider** · 03-19-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by N_Jay

Only if you got a 1080P with enough ports!

I did.

5Gs · 03-19-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by N_Jay

Only if you got a 1080P with enough ports!

nah one hdmi port is enough. you want the ports on your receiver!

N_Jay · 03-19-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5Gs

nah one hdmi port is enough. you want the ports on your receiver!

Nah, more ports better. No receiver needed. for DVD and computer use.

OB3 · 03-19-2008, 05:14 PM

Although I didn't purchase the 'winning' platform, I am still happy with my decision purchasing the toshiba hd-a3 right around Thanksgiving last year. $149.99 shipped with 10 free hd-dvd's. Watching 300 on my sony 1080p (although the player only outputs 1080i) is amazing imo. And its a decent upconverting player too.
I see it as I purchased 10 dvd's for 15 each, and got the player for free. Shipping as well as no tax.

I also have a PS3 to make me platform neutral, so I can't complain.

If you have it, enjoy it.

5Gs · 03-19-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by N_Jay

Nah, more ports better. No receiver needed. for DVD and computer use.

I guess that's where we differ. I prefer to watch my movies with full surround sound. there's no tv out there that can produce the same sound quality/environment as a good receiver and speakers (with sub of course!).

jdeanski · 03-20-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5Gs
and bought a hd-dvd player from best buy, at least you're getting a free $50 best buy gift card.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage...&type=category

...........and as I understand it Circuit City has extended their return policy to 90 days. Hey, with a cool name like Blu Ray how could it lose out.

CMasten · 03-20-2008, 01:29 AM

I bought the XBOX HD DVD, no issues here, I got 10 movies and it upconverts all my current titles...I dont regret it a bit, I also have a Super Beta Hi Fi that still records every day for a friend of mine and it has outlived about 4 VHS units.. SL-HF650, Sony.

Roger · 04-05-2008, 09:06 AM

I have a VCR with the blinking 1200 on the display!! I use the PS2 for movies but it's a pain. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to one of those fancy DVD thingies.

Josey92 · 04-05-2008, 12:36 PM

I bought th Toshiba HD-A30 around Thanksgiving as well as a PS3 to play Blu-ray. My prediction before purchasing was that Blu-ray would win based on my trips to CES and Sony's marketing prowess.

I completely agree with OB3 in regards to the Toshiba's performance which is why I decided to buy another one for my bedroom from VANN's for $110.00 shipped. I have a library of both formats already so I may as well get a player that can play HD-DVDs and upscales too.

OB3 · 04-09-2008, 12:42 PM

Amazon.com Special Offer: $50 Off a Future Purchase

Dear Amazon.com Customer,

As someone who purchased an HD DVD player from us before February 23, 2008,* you might like to hear about a special offer available from Amazon.com.

New technologies don't always work out as planned. We at Amazon.com value our customer relationships more than anything and would like to support customers who purchased these players by offering a credit good for $50 off any products sold by Amazon.com.** Just use promotional code --------------- when checking out. The code is valid through April 9, 2009, so you have plenty of time to use your credit. Purchases from third-party merchants on our site are not eligible.

Can't Complain

03-19-2008, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
5Gs Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 805 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	those of you who made the wrong decision... and bought a hd-dvd player from best buy, at least you're getting a free $50 best buy gift card. http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage...&type=category __________________ Current Hondas: <FONT COLOR="#000000"><B>2006 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-LN</B></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#999999"><B>2004 Honda S2000</B></FONT>

03-19-2008, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,444 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Seems I was Wrrrr . . .. . . . . . . .Wwwrrrrrrr . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . .. .. .WWWWwwwwRrrrroooo . .. . . .. ' ' '' ' '' ' ' '' ' '' '' '' Not exactly correct. Well, not completely wrong, since I did not buy either yet! __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

03-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My dog didn't hunt in this one. Best decision for me. __________________ 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

03-19-2008, 12:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,770 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I held off buying either one when I bought my new plasma TV (which I hope was the right decision). __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

03-19-2008, 05:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
OB3 Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 542 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Although I didn't purchase the 'winning' platform, I am still happy with my decision purchasing the toshiba hd-a3 right around Thanksgiving last year. $149.99 shipped with 10 free hd-dvd's. Watching 300 on my sony 1080p (although the player only outputs 1080i) is amazing imo. And its a decent upconverting player too. I see it as I purchased 10 dvd's for 15 each, and got the player for free. Shipping as well as no tax. I also have a PS3 to make me platform neutral, so I can't complain. If you have it, enjoy it. __________________ TL 2008 Formal Black EX - tomtom 720 , cargo liner 2004 Nighthawk Black Pearl LX adorable son, bun in the wifes oven 1997 Accord LX - 117K miles - RIP 12/05/2007

03-20-2008, 01:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought the XBOX HD DVD, no issues here, I got 10 movies and it upconverts all my current titles...I dont regret it a bit, I also have a Super Beta Hi Fi that still records every day for a friend of mine and it has outlived about 4 VHS units.. SL-HF650, Sony.

04-05-2008, 09:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Roger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 273 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a VCR with the blinking 1200 on the display!! I use the PS2 for movies but it's a pain. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to one of those fancy DVD thingies.

04-05-2008, 12:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Josey92 Jose San Juan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 384 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought th Toshiba HD-A30 around Thanksgiving as well as a PS3 to play Blu-ray. My prediction before purchasing was that Blu-ray would win based on my trips to CES and Sony's marketing prowess. I completely agree with OB3 in regards to the Toshiba's performance which is why I decided to buy another one for my bedroom from VANN's for $110.00 shipped. I have a library of both formats already so I may as well get a player that can play HD-DVDs and upscales too. __________________ 2009 MB GL450 ("The Oven" -- yup , the girls again) <br> * 2006 EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl <b>"Suzie"</b> (as named by my daughters) [ended lease] * 2003 Silver Pilot EX-L [ended lease]

04-09-2008, 12:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
OB3 Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 542 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just got this today :) Amazon.com Special Offer: $50 Off a Future Purchase Dear Amazon.com Customer, As someone who purchased an HD DVD player from us before February 23, 2008,* you might like to hear about a special offer available from Amazon.com. New technologies don't always work out as planned. We at Amazon.com value our customer relationships more than anything and would like to support customers who purchased these players by offering a credit good for $50 off any products sold by Amazon.com. Just use promotional code --------------- when checking out. The code is valid through April 9, 2009, so you have plenty of time to use your credit. Purchases from third-party merchants on our site are not eligible. Can't Complain** __________________ TL 2008 Formal Black EX - tomtom 720 , cargo liner 2004 Nighthawk Black Pearl LX adorable son, bun in the wifes oven 1997 Accord LX - 117K miles - RIP 12/05/2007

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