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SUPERBIT D.V.D.s OPINIONS PLEASE ?

by stewart norrie Feb 25, 2006 7:24AM PST

I just bought a superbit movie THE GUNS OF NAVRONE. Which is an old classic movie with anolog sound. The problem the film looked fadded. But it seemed to me that the picture was sharper and colors more natural than a standard d.v.d. Also i see only a handfull of movies available do any of you folks own a superbit d.v.d. ? Is it that much better? have a wonderful day stewart

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Im glad you brought this up
by techfiend Feb 25, 2006 8:38AM PST

I am debating buying the superbit spiderman, and underworld. The basics of superbit is their are no extras, thus freeing up room for pic quality based on compression, etc. the catch is I havent had the oppurtunity to actually see one

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MORE SUPERBIT INFORMATION
by stewart norrie Feb 25, 2006 9:00AM PST

Check out Best Buy they had a table with all the superbit movies for $9.95 each I would love to see RETURN OF THE SITH in superbit and compare it to the standard d.v.d. I know superbgit has been around for some time but thay are expensive and very few titles. I ts hard to say but The picture looked about 25% better than a standard disk anyone else own a superbit movie please post a review nice weekend to all

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Super Bit
by Mark H Feb 25, 2006 1:27PM PST

I own Black Hawk Down and Underworld I think both have better pictures. I got them at best buy for 9.95 cheaper than the regular ones. Highly recommend.

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we store use superbit and non superbit all the time
by masterying01 Feb 25, 2006 1:58PM PST

i have yet to see a difference. personally, i think its a load of crap. on paper, it is suppose to have a better picture. but in reality, i see NO difference.

i actually notice the spiderman 2 superbits look a little more pixelated. i personally think its a fad and if the "super bit" logo wasnt on there, most poeple wouldnt see a difference.

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Won't HD/Bue Ray make this obsolete?
by Dan Filice Feb 26, 2006 12:06AM PST

Won't the new HD DVDs make this "superbit" idea obsolete, or will there be a new version of "superbit" based around the new HD/Blu Ray DVD technology? So basically, why waste money on "superbit" now if in 6 months we'll all have HD players?

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well
by masterying01 Feb 26, 2006 11:23AM PST

1.) in 6 months, hd dvd or blueray players will come out. downside, it'll be over $1000 and not a lot of people will shell out that money for an uncertain technology.

2.) superbit are around the same price, if not less, then regular dvd movies so its not really shelling out more money.

3.) superbit has been around for quite a while, so its really not something brand new....it just hasnt been talked about much cause theres a little difference in the picture in my opnion.

4.) no matter what you look at, brand new or not, there will be something thats better. no one can ever keep up with technology or they'll go broke doing so....like stewart norrie. Happy

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MISTER MASTER I'AM GOING TO THE FOOD BANK NOW.
by stewart norrie Feb 26, 2006 12:00PM PST

When I retired 5 years ago I saved enough money to go traveling, But then made the mistake of buying a hi-def t.v. now after $12000 and broke It was well worth it The trips would have ended and I would be back home watching my blurry anolog t.v. and board I can also blame you fine folk at cnet.com for making me spend all that money ha ha have a nice weekend all stewart

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Well I tried to tell you to,,,,,,
by jcrobso Feb 27, 2006 11:34PM PST

Stay out of the demo rooms!!! Enjoy your HT steup. John

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in the world of A/V equip. $9.99 is worth checking this out
by techfiend Feb 26, 2006 11:43AM PST

All superbit movies 9.99 at BB, just grabbed a couple myself and will go back for more

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NO
by Mark H Feb 27, 2006 3:42PM PST

The only way this will be obsolete is if you never use your regular dvd player again and i doubt that will happen. Look they are cheaper than normal dvds at 9.95 apiece so go get some.

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Well I got some!!!!, Yes they are better!!!
by jcrobso Mar 1, 2006 12:22AM PST

How much better,, I wait untill I have more time to watch.
I bought,, Larwance of Aribia, Men In BlackII, The Mask of Zorro, The Dark Crystal( for my grand kids) and On The Beach.
But if they were not $9.99 I would not have bought them.
Back in the Laser Disk days there were a couple of companies that had special editions of some titles, Top quality product. The downside was that they cost twice as much as the standard laser disk. John

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