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http://www.blam1.com/StarWars/PILF-1757.htm

I'm pretty sure that THAT was the version that never made it to VHS. I have three, different, widescreen trilogies on VHS -- the very first set with the red box and hologram cover, the THX original set (also known as the "Faces" set), and the "Special Edition" set. I had the "Faces" set on laserdisc as well, but I'm fairly sure that the Definitive Collection was never on VHS.]]>Mar 5th 2008 3:03PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
Getting this from wiki now, but the laserdisc is still the best way to get the original trilogy in theatrical release. They did release it on DVD in 2006, but it was from the laserdisc transfer.

I had a friend serving in the military in south korea. He came back with a laserdisc player in 98, and I remember being blown away by the quality.]]>Mar 7th 2008 9:37AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
For the small, loud, vocal minority that preferred one format:
1. Do you own a dual format player?
2. Can you visibly tell the difference?
3. How much different better is the user experience?
My personall experience with the above questions
1. Yes
2. No.
3. Little difference.]]>Mar 5th 2008 4:47PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/Mar 5th 2008 6:20PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
And that sucks about the Kuro, my uncle just bought one so lucky him I suppose, but I haven't gone over to check it out. I wanna see how the 768 really looks, because there is still that part inside me that wants more pixels, but of course I remind myself that it isn't the most important thing.

That's how back in the day I ended up with a HORRIBLE HP 6mp camera and my uncles old 3mp Canon powershot is so much better in every aspect.]]>Mar 6th 2008 2:28PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
And Ben, is there a record for which listener/comments has been mentioned the most in the podcast?

:)]]>Mar 6th 2008 2:43PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/Mar 6th 2008 2:44PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
I was watching kingdom of heaven and Hot Fuzz and on his old upconverting dvd player and the kuro, it looked amazing. It looked just as good as the hd rips that I...aquired...that I watch here on my LCD.

Speaking of which, what's the dealio with the contest? Is that over already? Are you guys going to announce the winners quietly or make a post about it so we all know and 99.9% of people who read engadget hearts get crushed.]]>Mar 9th 2008 11:37PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
So far they both seem like niche audiences with the great upside for digital downloads. Both "formats" have their hindrances for adoption. Until you have you know the real facts its hard to say one format will be the successor or not. ]]>Mar 6th 2008 3:39PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/If I had hard numbers, it wouldn't be a prediction.

I'm sure we won't have to soliciate to find out which services are a success. Time will tell if Vudu or ATV ends up with Moviebeam. **which I also predicted would fail.**
]]>Mar 6th 2008 3:40PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
Sorry but when you start the article off with,

"Many give consumers too much credit, and even worse are ignoring the facts."

I just assumed the most important facts presented would be how the consumers are deciding with their dollars. I mean your throwing around numbers in the article you should at least include the most important number. ]]>Mar 6th 2008 4:42PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
Meanwhile, the BDA touts their numbers a few times a year, as well as projections for the future.

The only other so called fact -- maybe that wasn't the best choice of words -- is that 1080p TVs sell better than 720p TV despite the fact that they don't sit close enough to appreciate a difference.

I concede your point, that I used a bad expression there, but my argument still holds as much water despite my opener.]]>Mar 6th 2008 4:46PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
With all the press release by Microsoft and Apple trumpeting their download services there is nothing that gives a hint as to the success they are having?

I thought cheap 720p lcds were still outsell their 1080p brethren by significant margin. I am fairly certain it was Circuit City or Best Buy who said they overestimated the appeal of 1080p televisions and did stock up on enough cheap 720p lcds last year.

If you want to do a feature by feature comparison that's one thing. Or if your talking about video quality that's another, but to say Blu-Ray will be the next DVD you really need some more numbers. ]]>Mar 6th 2008 7:31PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/It really isn't any more complicated than that.

If you want to compare features, it's really convenience vs everything else.


The data you feel is required for me to make this prediction simply isn't available. ]]>Mar 6th 2008 7:36PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
Ben: you should. ]]>Mar 7th 2008 8:13AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
Why?]]>Mar 7th 2008 8:14AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/03/05/engadget-hd-podcast-075-03-05-2008/
1. A shot of Goldschlager when Ben mangles the English Language. [Warning: This could lead to alcohol poisoning and/or death]. Ben, it is "Carte Blanche", not "Carte Blanc".

2. A half shot of Jagermeister when Steve responds to whatever Ben says with, "Right..." and offers nothing else of value. Make it a full shot when Ben asks for Steve's opinion and then interrupts before Steve begins to talk.

3. A shot of Tequila whenever Ben mentions his Kuro.

4. A shot of Everclear whenever Ben mentions RS-232.

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