bboy
23-04-2007, 11:08 AM
Its out in the UK isn't it?
So why haven't we got it here?
So why haven't we got it here?
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Fudzy
23-04-2007, 11:12 AM
Good question.
WebhostingTalk
23-04-2007, 11:14 AM
http://dvdcrave.com/products/product.jsp?pid=33326
For R1,149.59
For R1,149.59
useless
23-04-2007, 11:15 AM
I know of a few people who have pre-ordered it plus movies from overseas. Sadly local distributors and retailers dont even know what HD-DVD is and amazingly dont even know what Blu-ray is as well!
Lovely country we live in. :p
Lovely country we live in. :p
doobiwan
23-04-2007, 12:10 PM
The problem is a distributor to champion the platform - Ster Kinekor is obviously a movie distributor, so the tie in to BR via the PS3 makes it a natural thing for them to start bringing in BR discs. There's no similar company to drive HD-DVD here.
scotty777
23-04-2007, 12:57 PM
http://dvdcrave.com/products/product.jsp?pid=33326
For R1,149.59
um, i don't think it would be that cheap even if they were selling them in sa,
you must take that direct value and then multiply it by 14% (import tax at customs).
For R1,149.59
um, i don't think it would be that cheap even if they were selling them in sa,
you must take that direct value and then multiply it by 14% (import tax at customs).
WebhostingTalk
23-04-2007, 01:11 PM
um, i don't think it would be that cheap even if they were selling them in sa,
you must take that direct value and then multiply it by 14% (import tax at customs).
Even if you add R300 for import tax and all that(what ever cost there could be) its still much cheaper than BR.
Oh and btw it can play HD-DVD and DVD`s.
you must take that direct value and then multiply it by 14% (import tax at customs).
Even if you add R300 for import tax and all that(what ever cost there could be) its still much cheaper than BR.
Oh and btw it can play HD-DVD and DVD`s.
Fudzy
23-04-2007, 01:43 PM
The problem is a distributor to champion the platform - Ster Kinekor is obviously a movie distributor, so the tie in to BR via the PS3 makes it a natural thing for them to start bringing in BR discs. There's no similar company to drive HD-DVD here.
Even if there was, they're probably have the same bloated price as the BR titles. Much easier to import in either case.
Even if there was, they're probably have the same bloated price as the BR titles. Much easier to import in either case.
doobiwan
23-04-2007, 03:32 PM
True.
Oh and apparently the HD-DVD drive upscales standard DVD's to 720p/1080p as well as a bonus feature ;)
Oh and apparently the HD-DVD drive upscales standard DVD's to 720p/1080p as well as a bonus feature ;)
GavinMannion
23-04-2007, 04:04 PM
Nu Metro would be the other company that brings in movies so they could bring HD-DVD movies in...
Fudzy
23-04-2007, 04:05 PM
Huh?
GavinMannion
23-04-2007, 04:17 PM
Huh? WHat
Huh that Nu Metro bring in DVD's like Ster Kinekor or Huh about HD-DVD's?
Huh that Nu Metro bring in DVD's like Ster Kinekor or Huh about HD-DVD's?
DigitalSoldier
23-04-2007, 04:19 PM
http://dvdcrave.com/products/product.jsp?pid=33326
For R1,149.59
http://www.take2.co.za/product.php?id=2124180
R 1,996
NTSC but should give an idea about the price
For R1,149.59
http://www.take2.co.za/product.php?id=2124180
R 1,996
NTSC but should give an idea about the price
Fudzy
23-04-2007, 04:20 PM
Are HD-DVDs region locked? Are the players?
EDIT: Nevermind, read the Take2 blurb. I wonder how future region locking would work? Would be crap to have alot of movies which suddenly don't play because your not in the right area.
EDIT: Nevermind, read the Take2 blurb. I wonder how future region locking would work? Would be crap to have alot of movies which suddenly don't play because your not in the right area.
bwana
23-04-2007, 04:48 PM
I see I can get one from Amazon.co.uk for £130 (r1800) and would get it hand carried over to SA but . . .
a) is it worth that much money, and
b) am I going to struggle to find content?
a) is it worth that much money, and
b) am I going to struggle to find content?
GavinMannion
23-04-2007, 07:06 PM
a) Do you have a HD tv? Then it's worth it
b) yes...
Personally I am waiting until the cheap stand alone players come out...
b) yes...
Personally I am waiting until the cheap stand alone players come out...
bwana
23-04-2007, 07:19 PM
a) Do you have a HD tv? Then it's worth it
b) yes...
Personally I am waiting until the cheap stand alone players come out...a) Yes - 720p
b) Bummer - is it going to be a long wait for a steady supply of content?
b) yes...
Personally I am waiting until the cheap stand alone players come out...a) Yes - 720p
b) Bummer - is it going to be a long wait for a steady supply of content?
Fudzy
23-04-2007, 09:10 PM
Import it at the same time? From Amazon.
Kryon_MC
29-04-2007, 09:10 AM
I have the Xbox 360 HD-dvd drive. Pretty cool. The drive came with King Kong and I orderd The Departed from Amazon.com for R300 (Express delivery). BR movies cost R400 here. The only viable BR player at the mo is the PS3. That thing is so overpriced. R400 for BR movies and some games are going for R700. Rediculous!
Fudzy
29-04-2007, 02:25 PM
How much did you pay for the drive Kryon?