View Full Version : has anyone received a toshiba hdvd a1 from movietyme?
filmman
23-04-2006, 7:12 PM
hi
i placed an order on 22/1/06 for a toshiba a1 player and as yet i have been given no firm date for delivery. i just wondered if movietyme are waiting for a second allocation of players or if any members ordered before me and received their players.
s.morris
23-04-2006, 7:25 PM
Hi filmman
Remember some one say that there was being shipped from Movie Tyme
Steve
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Soldier_I
24-04-2006, 9:32 AM
I haven't ordered one personally but have been the threads on HDDVD players etc and from what i've read people who have ordered from movietyme can expect delivery early this week...
Just from what i've read.
Roughneck1
24-04-2006, 9:38 AM
We have a few going out but now they are sold out in US.
No news from anyone as to when restocks will take place so everything is currently on hold.
Sheepking
24-04-2006, 11:59 AM
No news from anyone as to when restocks will take place so everything is currently on hold.
Is this for orders placed at the end of last week?
hunts1uk
24-04-2006, 12:34 PM
Just recived this email:mad:
Dear Movietyme Customer,
This is a courtesy email to inform you that the Toshiba HD-DVD Players
are currently out of stock.
We had your order billed as we had confirmation that stock was to
arrive with us this week. Unfortunately our suppliers did not receive such
stock and we are unable to fulfill your order at this present time.
Therefore your order shall be left on back order.
Please advise us at the email address below with "TOSHIBA HD-DVD
PLAYER" in the subject field, if you wish for us to keep your order charged.
This way as soon as stock arrives we can ship your order out with
immediate effect. Alternatively if you wish for us to Refund/Credit your
Movietyme account and re-charge once we can guarantee you with stock,
please advise us via the email address below.
help@movietyme.com
Thank you.
Movietyme Customer Service
Gutted as the funds have been taken out of my account.
add46.88
24-04-2006, 2:17 PM
Just recived this email:mad:
Dear Movietyme Customer,
This is a courtesy email to inform you that the Toshiba HD-DVD Players
are currently out of stock.
We had your order billed as we had confirmation that stock was to
arrive with us this week. Unfortunately our suppliers did not receive such
stock and we are unable to fulfill your order at this present time.
Therefore your order shall be left on back order.
Please advise us at the email address below with "TOSHIBA HD-DVD
PLAYER" in the subject field, if you wish for us to keep your order charged.
This way as soon as stock arrives we can ship your order out with
immediate effect. Alternatively if you wish for us to Refund/Credit your
Movietyme account and re-charge once we can guarantee you with stock,
please advise us via the email address below.
help@movietyme.com
Thank you.
Movietyme Customer Service
Gutted as the funds have been taken out of my account.
so if i dont advise them on keeping my order charged,then they wont take funds from my account???
but you say they have already taken funds from your account???
shaithis
24-04-2006, 2:21 PM
No, they have already taken the money and if you would like them to KEEP YOUR ORDER CHARGED, you will get one ASAP.
Otherwise they will CREDIT YOUR MOVIETIME ACCOUNT.
They unfortunatly have you locked-in and won't refund your original card now.
so if i dont advise them on keeping my order charged,then they wont take funds from my account???
but you say they have already taken funds from your account???
I thought Movietyme processed payment when your item reached their estimated street date (pre order items) or immediatly if the item was released and would ship soon. Looks like they could not source any more units but had already billed you so they are offering a credit until they have a better idea on stock.
AVI
hunts1uk
24-04-2006, 2:40 PM
We have a few going out but now they are sold out in US.
No news from anyone as to when restocks will take place so everything is currently on hold.
As my funds have been taken any chance of a rough idear please craig?Are we talking weeks or maybe months?:confused:
add46.88
24-04-2006, 2:45 PM
As my funds have been taken any chance of a rough idear please craig?Are we talking weeks or maybe months?:confused:
same here craig,you take my money so i want a rough estimate at least!
i saw on AVS forums that toshiba are getting more stock out on the 28th
Packetfront
24-04-2006, 2:48 PM
At least www.dvdirect.net doesn't charge the credit card until it's dispatched.
At least www.dvdirect.net doesn't charge the credit card until it's dispatched.
Do they package a step down transformer or is the CE 220v an error ?
AVI
Packetfront
24-04-2006, 2:55 PM
Do they package a step down transformer of is the CE 220v an error ?
AVI
I really don't know as i bought it from my friend in Japan.
But i saw they state 220V so i guess they are obligated to follow that even if it's a type error.
I got a old transformer from the LaserDisc age, it's a heavy bastard but you can throw anything on it, it's 300W switchable.
Think it cost about 200 euro these days.
Here is my transformer:
http://www.elfa.se/images/highres/h5167.jpg
s.morris
24-04-2006, 3:56 PM
At least www.dvdirect.net doesn't charge the credit card until it's dispatched.
Yes but don't answer e-mail :( so what kind of a company are they,
Although they are not on there own, have sent out 4 email and got no replies
Steve
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Kieron
24-04-2006, 4:09 PM
Isn't it illegal to debit a credit card account for a non-shipped item? I thought they could only process the transaction once the item had shipped (or been processed for shipping)?
I do know that with debit cards (i.e. bank cards) the account can be debited beforehand.
Perhaps contact your cc issuer for refunds if you don't want to wait...
Roughneck1
24-04-2006, 4:24 PM
same here craig,you take my money so i want a rough estimate at least!
i saw on AVS forums that toshiba are getting more stock out on the 28th
If that is the case then we should be able to get them, but that is the only time line as you can appreciate, refunds back to credit cards for the couple of people that have been charged are available at anytime.
We are checking everyday though with multiple Distributors.
Packetfront
24-04-2006, 4:40 PM
Yes but don't answer e-mail :( so what kind of a company are they,
Although they are not on there own, have sent out 4 email and got no replies
Steve
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They always answered me within 3 hours or so when i emailed them.
Maybe they have problems answering in English?
s.morris
24-04-2006, 5:33 PM
They always answered me within 3 hours or so when i emailed them.
Maybe they have problems answering in English?
Was trying to find out if they have any stock which now would be a miracle, and the cost of shipping to the UK.
Perhaps the English did throw them :)
steve
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add46.88
24-04-2006, 5:37 PM
If that is the case then we should be able to get them, but that is the only time line as you can appreciate, refunds back to credit cards for the couple of people that have been charged are available at anytime.
We are checking everyday though with multiple Distributors.
well thats good to know that i can get a full refund back to my credit card if needed:thumbsup:
Roughneck1
24-04-2006, 6:04 PM
well thats good to know that i can get a full refund back to my credit card if needed:thumbsup:
Yep no problem at all... as soon as i have further info i will let you know..
add46.88
24-04-2006, 6:23 PM
Yep no problem at all... as soon as i have further info i will let you know..
thanks craig:smashin:
Packetfront
24-04-2006, 6:41 PM
Was trying to find out if they have any stock which now would be a miracle, and the cost of shipping to the UK.
Perhaps the English did throw them :)
steve
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No they don't have stock, i emailed them 1 week ago and they said it would take another 3 weeks but they hoped they could have a demo unit for display.
berserkgoose
24-04-2006, 7:20 PM
My player will be delivered from Movietyme tomorrow :thumbsup:
I'll report back tomorrow night hopefully with impressions :grin:
add46.88
24-04-2006, 7:31 PM
My player will be delivered from Movietyme tomorrow :thumbsup:
I'll report back tomorrow night hopefully with impressions :grin:
yes please do!:)
what will your set up be?
berserkgoose
24-04-2006, 7:39 PM
yes please do!:)
what will your set up be?
Gonna try it at 1080i on both my Philips 32PF9830 (32" LCD TV, 1366x768 res), and my Panasonic PT-AE500 Projector (1280x720 res)
Gonna try it at 1080i on both my Philips 32PF9830 (32" LCD TV, 1366x768 res), and my Panasonic PT-AE500 Projector (1280x720 res)
can you try 720p as well:lease:
berserkgoose
24-04-2006, 7:42 PM
can you try 720p as well:lease:
Course i can, no problem
Course i can, no problem
which titles have you got coming?
add46.88
24-04-2006, 7:57 PM
Gonna try it at 1080i on both my Philips 32PF9830 (32" LCD TV, 1366x768 res), and my Panasonic PT-AE500 Projector (1280x720 res)
I would be VERY interested in your impressions with it on the Philips 32PF9830:thumbsup:
Gonna try it at 1080i on both my Philips 32PF9830 (32" LCD TV, 1366x768 res), and my Panasonic PT-AE500 Projector (1280x720 res)
forgot to ask how much ££££ did it cost?
berserkgoose
24-04-2006, 8:45 PM
I'm getting it with The Last Samurai and Phantom of the Opera, player cost 370 notes delivered.
Phantom`s not a bad film
£370 ouch
all this HD is costing £££££
Phantom`s not a bad film
£370 ouch
That's a pretty good price delivered to the UK:smashin: Assuming you don't get charged duty and VAT:devil:
AVIO
hunts1uk
24-04-2006, 9:59 PM
: Assuming you don't get charged duty and VAT:devil:
AVIO
Im sure berserkgoose brought from movietyme so he won't have any problems with vat and duty.
Im sure berserkgoose brought from movietyme so he won't have any problems with vat and duty.
Lets Hope ;)
AVI
jordanash
24-04-2006, 10:46 PM
£370 = $661. How much do these things costs in the States ? Whatever, I wouldn't mind paying under £400 for an HD DVD player, sounds like a darn good bargain. Movietyme is my on-line retailer of choice, I very much prefer buying DVDs from them (especially Criterions) and if they can deliver the tosh a1 as well then I'll be singing their praises in my local church.
berserkgoose
25-04-2006, 7:47 AM
It's here :clap: :clap: :clap:
But I'm at work :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow
It was £370 delivered, no VAT or Duty to pay
It's here :clap: :clap: :clap:
But I'm at work :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow
It was £370 delivered, no VAT or Duty to pay
Congrats M8 !:clap: Maybe Her Majesty decided to let you off as part of her 80th lol :devil:
Noggin1980
25-04-2006, 8:36 AM
It's here :clap: :clap: :clap:
But I'm at work :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow
It was £370 delivered, no VAT or Duty to pay
You sound a bit ill mate, I can tell by the way you are typing you have a fever coming on. I think getting home asap is the best advice I can give to get you well quickly. :grin:
Seriously, Very nice price, I hope you enjoy your player. Post your impressions once you have had a play and watched some movies.
O'Pebble
25-04-2006, 10:14 AM
Me too! My new Philips arrives this week!
add46.88
25-04-2006, 10:55 AM
was just wondering,i downloaded the Narnia from my xbox 360 in HD(720p) and thought the picture was pretty good.
should i expect HD to look EVEN better from my HD-A1?
hunts1uk
25-04-2006, 11:17 AM
was just wondering,i downloaded the Narnia from my xbox 360 in HD(720p) and thought the picture was pretty good.
should i expect HD to look EVEN better from my HD-A1?
Only pretty good:eek: I was blown away by the picture on my xbox360 and sagem.:confused:
Lin3ar
25-04-2006, 11:28 AM
was just wondering,i downloaded the Narnia from my xbox 360 in HD(720p) and thought the picture was pretty good.
should i expect HD to look EVEN better from my HD-A1?
If it was the Quicktime Narnia trailer, then yes I would expect HD DVD to look better.
The reasons are that if you look at the info the Narnia resolution is something like 1280 X 644 and not 1280 X 720 (or at least it is while I watch it).
Also the all important bit rate should be higher on the HD DVD version.
berserkgoose
25-04-2006, 6:33 PM
Right got it up and running, no problems getting it going via the HDMI connection on the 32PF9830. Just some quick first observations;
Reading reports of it taking the player a while to get going but it just doesn't seem that long and didn't bother me at all.
The picture quality is awesome, very very chuffed with it on the Philips. The colours are so vibrant.As I've heard other people say, the 'preview' at the start of the discs showing Harry Potter, Batman Begins, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc, the detail on these films look incredible.
720p is broken for sure, just from looking at the FBI warning etc you can see it straight away, nowhere near as sharp as 1080i.
The fan on the player isn't half as loud as I expected, nothing like the xbox 360.
I'm loving the menu format for extras and stuff while 'in-film', definitely adds to the feel of it being a next gen DVD format.
Gonna be busy messing with it (pic settings etc) for a while so sorry there's no detailed impressions yet but I'll be happy to answer any questions when I get the chance.
hunts1uk
25-04-2006, 6:39 PM
Right got it up and running, no problems getting it going via the HDMI connection on the 32PF9830. Just some quick first observations;
Reading reports of it taking the player a while to get going but it just doesn't seem that long and didn't bother me at all.
The picture quality is awesome, very very chuffed with it on the Philips. The colours are so vibrant.As I've heard other people say, the 'preview' at the start of the discs showing Harry Potter, Batman Begins, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc, the detail on these films look incredible.
720p is broken for sure, just from looking at the FBI warning etc you can see it straight away, nowhere near as sharp as 1080i.
The fan on the player isn't half as loud as I expected, nothing like the xbox 360.
I'm loving the menu format for extras and stuff while 'in-film', definitely adds to the feel of it being a next gen DVD format.
Gonna be busy messing with it (pic settings etc) for a while so sorry there's no detailed impressions yet but I'll be happy to answer any questions when I get the chance.
Pictures please m8:grin:
add46.88
25-04-2006, 7:46 PM
Right got it up and running, no problems getting it going via the HDMI connection on the 32PF9830. Just some quick first observations;
Reading reports of it taking the player a while to get going but it just doesn't seem that long and didn't bother me at all.
The picture quality is awesome, very very chuffed with it on the Philips. The colours are so vibrant.As I've heard other people say, the 'preview' at the start of the discs showing Harry Potter, Batman Begins, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc, the detail on these films look incredible.
720p is broken for sure, just from looking at the FBI warning etc you can see it straight away, nowhere near as sharp as 1080i.
The fan on the player isn't half as loud as I expected, nothing like the xbox 360.
I'm loving the menu format for extras and stuff while 'in-film', definitely adds to the feel of it being a next gen DVD format.
Gonna be busy messing with it (pic settings etc) for a while so sorry there's no detailed impressions yet but I'll be happy to answer any questions when I get the chance.
so would you say that there is still a huge difference from standard DVD even on your smaller 32" set???
hunts1uk
25-04-2006, 10:50 PM
If that is the case then we should be able to get them, but that is the only time line as you can appreciate, refunds back to credit cards for the couple of people that have been charged are available at anytime.
We are checking everyday though with multiple Distributors.
Craig whats the chances of you getting the HD-XA1?
add46.88
26-04-2006, 2:37 PM
berserkgoose,can we see some screenshots???
:lease:
berserkgoose
26-04-2006, 3:17 PM
Sorry chaps I've just been so busy with stuff, I will definitely try post some pics tonight
Can't post pics of it on the projector though cos I've not got a HDMI to DVI cable yet
add46.88
26-04-2006, 3:34 PM
Sorry chaps I've just been so busy with stuff, I will definitely try post some pics tonight
Can't post pics of it on the projector though cos I've not got a HDMI to DVI cable yet
that would be great,cheers:thumbsup:
so does HD look miles better than normal dvd even on your 32" set??
what distance are you viewing it from?
Roughneck1
26-04-2006, 4:28 PM
Craig whats the chances of you getting the HD-XA1?
May have a few arriving very soon...
john1002
26-04-2006, 4:32 PM
Tease ;)
klacey
26-04-2006, 4:32 PM
May have a few arriving very soon...
Excellent cant wait to get my hands on one, already ordered doom and phantom just need something to play them on.
Sheepking
26-04-2006, 5:08 PM
May have a few arriving very soon...
What about hd-a1, any luck with it?
hunts1uk
26-04-2006, 6:06 PM
Well i've just cancelled my order with movietyme as im off on holiday next week and they still can't give me a date.:mad:
Oh well will have to re order once im back.:grin:
Right got it up and running, no problems getting it going via the HDMI connection on the 32PF9830. Just some quick first observations;
Reading reports of it taking the player a while to get going but it just doesn't seem that long and didn't bother me at all.
The picture quality is awesome, very very chuffed with it on the Philips. The colours are so vibrant.As I've heard other people say, the 'preview' at the start of the discs showing Harry Potter, Batman Begins, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory etc, the detail on these films look incredible.
720p is broken for sure, just from looking at the FBI warning etc you can see it straight away, nowhere near as sharp as 1080i.
The fan on the player isn't half as loud as I expected, nothing like the xbox 360.
I'm loving the menu format for extras and stuff while 'in-film', definitely adds to the feel of it being a next gen DVD format.
Gonna be busy messing with it (pic settings etc) for a while so sorry there's no detailed impressions yet but I'll be happy to answer any questions when I get the chance.
what do you mean by 720p is broken??
but if i understand correctly 1080i is still better on your 32" 768 screen than 720p?
berserkgoose
27-04-2006, 9:09 AM
Right guys sorry I've only just had chance to type this. On a 32" from my viewing distance (about 10-12ft), the difference between SD and HD is very noticeable in my eyes, there is not a huge difference but it's certainly a worthwhile upgrade for a screen of this size. It's very hard to gauge actually, I think if you could have a side-by-side comparison the difference would be greater than you imagine it to be. Actually my girlfriend could even tell the difference from this distance and that's saying something.
The difference becomes more apparent when moving closer to the screen say about 6-7ft (or viewing on a larger screen I presume), I've watched one after the other and HD absolutely blows SD out of the water (as expected).
With regards to if it compares to the Narnia 720p trailer off xbox live, everything I've seen on HD-DVD looks a lot better than that; more detail, sharper image, much more vibrant colours.
720p and 1080i resolutions SHOULD look basically the same on a 1366x768 LCD - they certainly look more or less indistinguishable on mine when output from the xbox 360 - but 720p from the Tosh just looks extremely poor in comparison to 1080i, it looks very soft. Someone on an american forum stated that when set to 720p, the player first downscales 1080p to 480p, then upconverts to 720p and that's what you see. After seeing it, that's exactly what it looks like. Maybe this will be fixed with a firmware update.
I'm totally chuffed with the player, no regrets whatsoever about buying it.Can't wait to get it on my projector to see what it's like on there.
I took some pics last night (not very good ones) but couldn't post them due to the file sizes. Any tips so I can share this photography masterclass?
add46.88
27-04-2006, 10:52 AM
[QUOTE=I took some pics last night (not very good ones) but couldn't post them due to the file sizes. Any tips so I can share this photography masterclass?[/QUOTE]
what about http://www.imageshack.us/
thats where i host my pictures, you can also resize them if there too big
spikerules
27-04-2006, 11:03 AM
Someone on an american forum stated that when set to 720p, the player first downscales 1080p to 480p, then upconverts to 720p and that's what you see. After seeing it, that's exactly what it looks like. Maybe this will be fixed with a firmware update.
umm, I thought that the Tosh doesn't support 1080p, nor do the movie discs atm;) I think thats a very stupid way of outputting 720p anyway's... I doubt thats whats happening!
Noggin1980
27-04-2006, 11:06 AM
umm, I thought that the Tosh doesn't support 1080p, nor do the movie discs atm
All HD-DVD movies are in 1080p on the disc. Toshibas current player outputs the movie as 1080i though.
spikerules
27-04-2006, 11:09 AM
All HD-DVD movies are in 1080p on the disc. Toshibas current player outputs the movie as 1080i though.
So, you think that they're downscaling to 480 and then upconverting to 720 too? That seems like more processing power being used, which makes for a poorer image, which doesn't need to be the case if it would just downscale, rather than downscale AND upscale! Seems like a VERY silly thing to do IMHO.
Noggin1980
27-04-2006, 11:16 AM
So, you think that they're downscaling to 480 and then upconverting to 720 too? That seems like more processing power being used, which makes for a poorer image, which doesn't need to be the case if it would just downscale, rather than downscale AND upscale! Seems like a VERY silly thing to do IMHO.
I've got no idea why outputting at 720p looks poor on the toshiba players, I don't know why 1080i looks best even on 720p TV's/panels. I won't guess since I have no idea.
I was simply starting the fact that all HD-DVDs are on the disc in 1080p in order to correct your mistake in saying that the movie discs don't support 1080p.
spikerules
27-04-2006, 11:37 AM
I've got no idea why outputting at 720p looks poor on the toshiba players, I don't know why 1080i looks best even on 720p TV's/panels. I won't guess since I have no idea.
I was simply starting the fact that all HD-DVDs are on the disc in 1080p in order to correct your mistake in saying that the movie discs don't support 1080p.
fair enough... thanks
berserkgoose
27-04-2006, 11:43 AM
umm, I thought that the Tosh doesn't support 1080p, nor do the movie discs atm;) I think thats a very stupid way of outputting 720p anyway's... I doubt thats whats happening!
The films are stored at 1080p on the discs I have, even though the player can't output 1080p.
I totally agree, it sounds stupid...but the 720p output looks just like the 480p output. I assure you I know what true* 720p looks like, and this ain't it.
*edit -I know it's not true 720p but downscaled from 1080p it should be bloody close.
berserkgoose
27-04-2006, 11:58 AM
Heres a few crappy pics anyway, it looks much better 'in the flesh' trust me!
I'll be able to post some MUCH better pics tonight
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/559/dsc008930np.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc008930np.jpg)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/13/dsc008944ch.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc008944ch.jpg)
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4443/dsc008977st.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc008977st.jpg)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8697/dsc009019ll.th.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc009019ll.jpg)
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/411/dsc009022cp.th.jpg (http://img122.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc009022cp.jpg)
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1728/dsc009038aw.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc009038aw.jpg)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2079/dsc009059py.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc009059py.jpg)
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2917/dsc009067vr.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc009067vr.jpg)
spikerules
27-04-2006, 12:21 PM
did you use a camera phone? thanks for the pics though!
berserkgoose
27-04-2006, 12:32 PM
Used my 6 mega pixel camera, set to 1 mega pixel :suicide:
add46.88
27-04-2006, 12:36 PM
berserkgoose,what dvds did you get?
berserkgoose
27-04-2006, 12:39 PM
berserkgoose,what dvds did you get?
Just The Last Samurai and Phantom of the Opera (Those pics are from the preview)
shaithis
27-04-2006, 1:14 PM
I would be rather shocked to find that the Tosh downscales 1080p to 480p before upscaling to 720p...but you never know ;)
My guess would be that the routines for scaling to 720p are bad and that leaving your display to downscale the 1080i image to its native resolution gets you much better results.
I am sure we will find out soon enough, and I would bet that Tosh are already looking into a firmware update.
spikerules
27-04-2006, 1:34 PM
well I read in a review that the downscaler is poor, so if you have a PJ or HDTV that downscales for you, it would be wise to let the set, rather than the device, do all the work.
Packetfront
27-04-2006, 2:38 PM
Don't worry about the 720p issues as you can solve it by using a scaler if you can afford one.
I have a Lumagen VisionHDP that sorts 1080p also.
Nice piece of kit, recommended.
add46.88
27-04-2006, 9:02 PM
on AVSforum poeple are saying that alot more stock is coming early next week:thumbsup:
lets hope its true:god:
any more info craig on are movietyme orders???
i sure hope i get this before the 15th of may, thats when im going on holiday:mad:
spikerules
27-04-2006, 9:08 PM
Don't worry about the 720p issues as you can solve it by using a scaler if you can afford one.
I have a Lumagen VisionHDP that sorts 1080p also.
Nice piece of kit, recommended.
How much did it set you back?
[QUOTE=berserkgoose]
The difference becomes more apparent when moving closer to the screen say about 6-7ft (or viewing on a larger screen I presume), I've watched one after the other and HD absolutely blows SD out of the water (as expected).
With regards to if it compares to the Narnia 720p trailer off xbox live, everything I've seen on HD-DVD looks a lot better than that; more detail, sharper image, much more vibrant colours.
QUOTE]
Yippee i sit 6ft away from my 32"
harveyxxx
28-04-2006, 2:49 AM
hi just ordered the ax1 from movietyme as they are now in stock was going to fly over to new york next week on a city break and pick an a1 up but but the trip was going to cost about £700 plus player cost so price of £650 for ax1 is a bit easier to swallow. just hope the bank manager understands.
simon
klacey
28-04-2006, 5:31 AM
hi just ordered the ax1 from movietyme as they are now in stock was going to fly over to new york next week on a city break and pick an a1 up but but the trip was going to cost about £700 plus player cost so price of £650 for ax1 is a bit easier to swallow. just hope the bank manager understands.
simon
Thanks for letting us know they are back in stock, just ordered mine also, £650 delivered not bad.
How long is it normally before they arrive to your door, i choose the uk special delivery.:grin:
Hi Harveyxxx & klacey
Well, that makes three of us! :clap:
I wonder how long we will have to wait?
klacey
28-04-2006, 6:23 AM
Hi Harveyxxx & klacey
Well, that makes three of us! :clap:
I wonder how long we will have to wait?
Not long i hope, im very impatient:devil:
spikerules
28-04-2006, 7:14 AM
Excuse my ignorance, but why so much money? I think some guys got away with paying around £350-400 for theirs!
Excuse my ignorance, but why so much money? I think some guys got away with paying around £350-400 for theirs!
Different models HD-A1=$499, HD-XA1=$799 MRSP. They have the same video, audio and connectivity (XA1 has an RS232). Other differences are largely cosmetic. The one big differernce is retailers have stock of the XA1 but A1 is sold out.
AVI
spikerules
28-04-2006, 7:25 AM
Going for $1,169.98 on their site atm? Why?
Roughneck1
28-04-2006, 8:03 AM
Different models HD-A1=$499, HD-XA1=$799 MRSP. They have the same video, audio and connectivity (XA1 has an RS232). Other differences are largely cosmetic. The one big differernce is retailers have stock of the XA1 but A1 is sold out.
AVI
AVI - doesn't the XA1 have true HD Audio over the A1 which does not?
AVI - doesn't the XA1 have true HD Audio over the A1 which does not?
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=640949
In a word NO see link - All the dealers I've spoken to in the US and numerous threads on AVS from owners of both units state the difference between these is as shown below. The video processing, audio processing and connectivity bar the RS232 are the same. I think this rumor started before the units launched due to scant info. :smashin:
For the extra $300 ($499 v $799 MRSP) the AX1 has in addition to A1-
1. Motorised drop down front flap
2. Back lite motion activated remote
3. RS232 port
4. Different case construction
5. Lager feet
Only you can decide if it worth the extra. Wasn't for me:suicide:
AVI
spikerules
28-04-2006, 11:39 AM
I still dont understand the price from movietyme? Could someone please clear it up for me?
klacey
28-04-2006, 11:49 AM
I still dont understand the price from movietyme? Could someone please clear it up for me?
People on the forum have been paying £350-400 for the hd-a1, not the hd-xa1 which is the next model up which you can get for around the £650 mark
I still dont understand the price from movietyme? Could someone please clear it up for me?
They quote a delivered UK price of the A1 at $719.98 and the XA1 at $1169.98. They are not Toshiba authorised dealers and will be purchasing through US retailers or disties just like you or I could. The difference in price is their profit plus shipping costs. l'm still a bit copnfused about the "official" duty/vat position as their website states it is not included and is your responsibility but Craig say it's covered so may not be a problem.
Does this help ?
AVI
spikerules
28-04-2006, 11:54 AM
They quote a delivered UK price of the A1 at $719.98 and the XA1 at $1169.98. They are not Toshiba authorised dealers and will be purchasing through US retailers or disties just like you or I could. The difference in price is their profit plus shipping costs. l'm still a bit copnfused about the "official" duty/vat position as their website states it is not included and is your responsibility but Craig say it's covered so may not be a problem.
Does this help ?
AVI
Yeah thanks AVI.
klacey
28-04-2006, 12:20 PM
Well 4 down 1 to go, got the stepdown convertor and 3 movies on the way, just need movietyme to have
HD-XA1 - SHIPPED:lease:
harveyxxx
28-04-2006, 1:08 PM
hi
i wasn't happy about the price but when i listed all the things i whould of had to do to get an a1 i felt happier they include
waiting to come back into stock
either buying from an american store getting it shipped over here and hoping it makes it could have been expensive amd stressfull
or
go to new york or send someone family member etc. to purchase one costing around £500 for the mini break plus £300 for the toshiba. i have never flown before so not confident about flying also with all the shops they would of had hire a seperate plane for me for all my luggage.
i thought that £650 included every thing like vat tax and their profit as they are doing all the leg work insted of me.
just about to order serenity doom and van helsing.
simon
spikerules
28-04-2006, 1:23 PM
hi
i wasn't happy about the price but when i listed all the things i whould of had to do to get an a1 i felt happier they include
waiting to come back into stock
either buying from an american store getting it shipped over here and hoping it makes it could have been expensive amd stressfull
or
go to new york or send someone family member etc. to purchase one costing around £500 for the mini break plus £300 for the toshiba. i have never flown before so not confident about flying also with all the shops they would of had hire a seperate plane for me for all my luggage.
i thought that £650 included every thing like vat tax and their profit as they are doing all the leg work insted of me.
just about to order serenity doom and van helsing.
simon
Seems though people that ordered from crutchfield got theirs for around £300-350 all in. This means movietyme are taking a much LARGER profit than I thought...
PS Serenity is the best Sci-fi in YEAR:) Enjoy! I'm gutted about it not being on Blu-Ray:(
klacey
28-04-2006, 1:23 PM
hi
i wasn't happy about the price but when i listed all the things i whould of had to do to get an a1 i felt happier they include
waiting to come back into stock
either buying from an american store getting it shipped over here and hoping it makes it could have been expensive amd stressfull
or
go to new york or send someone family member etc. to purchase one costing around £500 for the mini break plus £300 for the toshiba. i have never flown before so not confident about flying also with all the shops they would of had hire a seperate plane for me for all my luggage.
i thought that £650 included every thing like vat tax and their profit as they are doing all the leg work insted of me.
just about to order serenity doom and van helsing.
simon
I ordered mine from movietyme after you let us know they were back on the site, do you know when there likely to be delivered?
Whens van helsing due, cool film.:smashin:
harveyxxx
28-04-2006, 1:50 PM
hi van helsing is out on the 23rd of may
according to movietyme 3-14 working days from shipping day
simon
klacey
28-04-2006, 2:00 PM
hi van helsing is out on the 23rd of may
according to movietyme 3-14 working days from shipping day
simon
Lets hope so, had a look at the player on the site, it said not in stock but taking orders, will be shipped in order of purchase.
hope i got there in time.
harveyxxx
28-04-2006, 2:15 PM
you've got me worried now because serenity has just been dispatched within two hours of ordering it yet my ax1 says pre order.
simon
klacey
28-04-2006, 2:22 PM
Same as me, i ordered serenity and phantom which have both been shipped, yet the player is just pre-order.
s.morris
28-04-2006, 3:15 PM
Hi Guys,
Well tuck the plunge and order the XA1 from movietyme :grin:
Sent a mail before ordering and got a reply stating that the HD-XA1 players where due in at the weekend, all being well and would be shipped Tuesday or Wednesday fingers crossed
Just got to order some films and a step-down, ok where are you guys ordering you step-down transformer from?
Steve
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klacey
28-04-2006, 3:28 PM
Hi Guys,
Well tuck the plunge and order the XA1 from movietyme :grin:
Sent a mail before ordering and got a reply stating that the player where due in at the weekend, all being well and would be shipped Tuesday or Wednesday fingers crossed
Just got to order some films and a step-down, ok where are you guys ordering you step-down transformer from?
Steve
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Hi steve got mine on ebay as did many on the forum which arrived today, only cost 7.49 + 4.99 for postage.
So they are shipping on tue/weds hope mines one of them.:grin:
shaithis
28-04-2006, 3:41 PM
Sent a mail before ordering and got a reply stating that the player where due in at the weekend, all being well and would be shipped Tuesday or Wednesday fingers crossed
Can craig confirm that any HD-A1's are expected with that shipment?
add46.88
28-04-2006, 3:45 PM
Can craig confirm that any HD-A1's are expected with that shipment?
yes thats what i want to know!
i may cancel my order with movietyme soon:mad:
might go for one on ebay....
i just want one for my birthday which is may 11th!!
klacey
28-04-2006, 3:48 PM
yes thats what i want to know!
i may cancel my order with movietyme soon:mad:
might go for one on ebay....
i just want one for my birthday which is may 11th!!
Me too, mines a week later
Roughneck1
28-04-2006, 4:27 PM
yes thats what i want to know!
i may cancel my order with movietyme soon:mad:
might go for one on ebay....
i just want one for my birthday which is may 11th!!
Let me know your order number and i shall have your order cancelled... sorry should have said please PM me as this is not an MT forum :) thanks
add46.88
28-04-2006, 4:30 PM
Let me know your order number and i shall have your order cancelled...
so craig if i decide to cancel i will get a full refund back to my card???
i dont want credit put on my movietyme account just a full refund
harveyxxx
28-04-2006, 4:56 PM
which step down did you get
simon
ps my birthday is june 27th so ive got £400 towards it
klacey
28-04-2006, 4:58 PM
which step down did you get
simon
I got one from ebay which cost 7.49+4.99 postage
harveyxxx
28-04-2006, 8:09 PM
hi whould a 300w be better
simon
Packetfront
28-04-2006, 8:30 PM
hi whould a 300w be better
simon
Yes of course, don't skimp on quality on the transformer or you may have a blown up Toshiba.
I have a approx 300W CE approved transformer.
Yes of course, don't skimp on quality on the transformer or you may have a blown up Toshiba.
I have a approx 300W CE approved transformer.
Check over on AVS there's a thread that provides the actual power consumption numbers based on real life testing. I think the average was 47 watts with peak well under 80 watts. I use a 100 watt tranny and works great.
AVI
klacey
29-04-2006, 5:09 AM
Just to let everyone know movietyme has now removed there hd-xa1 from there site.
s.morris
29-04-2006, 7:10 AM
Probably sold all his allotted units, just hope they all arrive ok, me being at the bottom of the pile at number 4 ??? :) also its bank hols this Monday which is going to slow things down a bit
Steve
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klacey
29-04-2006, 7:18 AM
Probably sold all his allotted units, just hope they all arrive ok, me being at the bottom of the pile at number 4 ??? :) also its bank hols this Monday which is going to slow things down a bit
Steve
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When did you put your order in? I got an email saying they will sending out units in the order they were well ordered.
s.morris
29-04-2006, 7:22 AM
Yesterday afternoon
As long as he as got enough, only ordered this one to get my player quicker, just wanted the cheaper one really, sent him an e-mail before ordering and he said that they XA1 would be in at the weekend
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klacey
29-04-2006, 7:24 AM
Yesterday afternoon
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Just checked out your home cinema, very nice all it needs now is a brand spanking new hd dvd player. Hope we both get one soon:thumbsup:
Yesterday afternoon
As long as he as got enough, only ordered this one to get my player quicker, just wanted the cheaper one really, sent him an e-mail before ordering and he said that they XA1 would be in at the weekend.
Steve
If you want you player that quick check out valuelelectronics.com. Last time I checked they had stock of XA1 and you can arrange for DHL, Fedex,UPS ect to collect from their store and deliver to your home on a 2-3 day service. Someone on this thread did just that.
I had originally placed an order on Movitytme 28/2 but cancelled as I suspected they would struggle with supply. I think the only person, apart from Craig, to had received a player placed their order in early January !
I used Crutchfield and from them shipping to it arriving at my home via P2G was just over a week.
AVI
klacey
29-04-2006, 7:58 AM
Well if all goes well should get the xa1 in around a week or so, if we end up unlucky and dont get one from movietyme will try Avi's suggestion, lets just hope we ordered in time to be shipped next.:lease:
klacey
29-04-2006, 8:10 AM
Just got an email from movietyme, they have just got a few more in stock, so if anyone is after one, get in there quick.
They are the hd-xa1 but no hd-a1 as yet.
They are on route to the US office and we should start to see them end of next week/following week.
Just got an email from movietyme, they have just got a few more in stock, so if anyone is after one, get in there quick.
They are the hd-xa1 but no hd-a1 as yet.
They are on route to the US office and we should start to see them end of next week/following week.
M8 just sat here watching Phantom. Not really a musical fan and I've never seen the film before. Just my opinion but I gotta say if you could see this you would be considering booking a flight to the US to pick up a unit :grin:
I'm a bit of an AV fan and I've spent a small fortune buying bits in the pursuit of improving PQ and audio. SDI mods, latest and greatest players, VP, quality cables, mains filter etc,etc. IMHO all of these pales in comparison to the improvement from a £350 player has made to my setup - no contest.
What more can I say apart from I think I need a bigger screen:devil:
AVI
klacey
29-04-2006, 8:50 AM
M8 just sat here watching Phantom. Not really a musical fan and I've never seen the film before. Just my opinion but I gotta say if you could see this you would be considering booking a flight to the US to pick up a unit :grin:
I'm a bit of an AV fan and I've spent a small fortune buying bits in the pursuit of improving PQ and audio. SDI mods, latest and greatest players, VP, quality cables, mains filter etc,etc. IMHO all of these pales in comparison to the improvement from a £350 player has made to my setup - no contest.
What more can I say apart from I think I need a bigger screen:devil:
AVI
I really like phantom, didnt think i would but i did. The sound and picture on an sd dvd i thought was excellent so cant wait for hd version, got it on the way. What vp are you using or would suggest, got a budget of around 1.5k.:smashin:
Hi Guy's,
I received my Serenity HD-DVD from MovieTyme this morning, just 24 hours after placing my order for the XA1 and this disc. I'm very impressed with the speed and efficiency of MovieTyme's service on the disc and therefore very hopefull that the player will also be received in the "not too distant" future! :clap:
The disc was posted from Burntwood in the UK so I'm hopefull that this indicates the players will be sent as a combined shipment to Burntwood from the States and then forwarded to us via Royal Mail within the UK. :smashin:
I would think a single large shipment of multiple players from the US to the UK would probably be the most "economical" way for MovieTyme to export the players. This would also explain how MovieTyme can advertise the players on their website with a "DELIVERED" price of £650, as shipping them this way has the benefit to us of ensuring that we won't have any VAT & Import duties to pay as these will have been paid by MovieTyme upon receipt at Burntwood.
Maybe Craig could confirm if this is how it will be done? :confused:
I sure do hope Craig's eta of 7 to 10 days is correct as I too am very keen to receive this player and start watching High Definition movies a.s.a.p .......... it has after all been a very long wait for all of us here in the UK! :( ........ I'm also due to have my Sky-HD box installed by the end of May too! :thumbsup:
I'll be hooking mine up to my Panasonic TH-50PHD7 1366 x 768 pixel resolution Plasma display, hopefully via HDMi. I say "hopefully" because I believe that the 7 Series Panasonic Plasma models do not accept 50hz 1080i signals via their HDMi input blade BUT DO accept 60hz 1080i signals ok? With this Toshiba player being a genuine US Import model, I'm hoping that this means it will generate a 60hz and therefore "compatible" signal ......... Anyone? :lease:
Failing this I will use the good old analogue component connections and keep my fingers crossed that the Studios DON'T start to include the dreaded "downrez flag" on any of their future HD-DVD releases. (I believe that all of the titles announced so far are not flagged and will therefore allow full 1080i output via the Toshiba's Component connections? :lease:
ps: As far as the price goes, £650 is actualy pretty reasonable as it clearly states on the website's order page that this is a "delivered" price for this model!
Fyi: I have also seen it advertised as being available from two other UK sources for £769 and £800 respectively, and neither of these sources currently have players "in-hand, in the UK" either!
Keith.
I really like phantom, didnt think i would but i did. The sound and picture on an sd dvd i thought was excellent so cant wait for hd version, got it on the way. What vp are you using or would suggest, got a budget of around 1.5k.:smashin:
I use a Lumagen HPD-SDI with the latest 10bit firmware upgrade. A great product and the constant firmware delevopment has made the product even better. I'm sure Gordon or the other retaliers on here will try to assist you with a loan unit if you wanted to try it out.
AVI
klacey
29-04-2006, 9:43 AM
Hi Guy's,
I received my Serenity HD-DVD from MovieTyme this morning, just 24 hours after placing my order for the XA1 and this disc. I'm very impressed with the speed and efficiency of MovieTyme's service on the disc and therefore very hopefull that the player will also be received in the "not too distant" future! :clap:
The disc was posted from Brentwood in the UK so I'm hopefull that this indicates the players will be sent as a combined shipment to Brentwood from the States and then forwarded to us via Royal Mail within the UK. :smashin:
I would think this would probably work out being the most "economical" way for MovieTyme to export the players from the US! It also has the additional benefit for us of ensuring that we won't have any import duties to pay .... GUARANTEED! :lesson:
............... I sure hope I'm right anyway as I too am very keen to receive this player a.s.a.p!
ps: As far as the price goes, £650 actually seems pretty reasonable for this model as I have seen it advertised from two other UK sources for £769 and £800 respectively, and neither of these sources currently have players "in-hand, in the UK" either!
Keith.
If you ordered your movie yesterday, as i did hope my 3 arrive today, its all get exciting.:clap:
klacey
29-04-2006, 9:46 AM
I use a Lumagen HPD-SDI with the latest 10bit firmware upgrade. A great product and the constant firmware delevopment has made the product even better. I'm sure Gordon or the other retaliers on here will try to assist you with a loan unit if you wanted to try it out.
AVI
Thanks Avi. I think i saw some new Lumagens coming out, or are already for hd for around the 1.3k make.
Thanks Avi. I think i saw some new Lumagens coming out, or are already for hd for around the 1.3k make.
The HDQ has the same HD processing capability as the HDP. Basically the HDQ is loaded with stuff that is mostly optional on the HDP plus 2 extra DVI inputs for an extra $500. If you don’t need the optional stuff you can save $500.
AVI
klacey
29-04-2006, 10:17 AM
The HDQ has the same HD processing capability as the HDP. Basically the HDQ is loaded with stuff that is mostly optional on the HDP plus 2 extra DVI inputs for an extra $500. If you don’t need the optional stuff you can save $500.
AVI
What sort of price is the HDP?
KBDVD
29-04-2006, 10:23 AM
If you ordered your movie yesterday, as i did hope my 3 arrive today, its all get exciting.:clap:
Hi klacey,
Yes, I placed my order for the player and the disc at about 7am Friday morning.
Keith.
Packetfront
29-04-2006, 10:44 AM
You should really get a Lumagen scaler to your setup, i have a Panasonic TH-50PHD6 and it makes wonders to the picture with the latest 10-bit upgrade path.
Hi Guy's,
I'll be hooking mine up to my Panasonic TH-50PHD7 1366 x 768 pixel resolution Plasma display, hopefully via HDMi. I say "hopefully" because I believe that the 7 Series Panasonic Plasma models do not accept 50hz 1080i signals via their HDMi input blade BUT DO accept 60hz 1080i signals ok? With this Toshiba player being a genuine US Import model, I'm hoping that this means it will generate a 60hz and therefore "compatible" signal ......... Anyone? :lease:
Failing this I will use the good old analogue component connections and keep my fingers crossed that the Studios DON'T start to include the dreaded "downrez flag" on any of their future HD-DVD releases. (I believe that all of the titles announced so far are not flagged and will therefore allow full 1080i output via the Toshiba's Component connections? :lease:
Keith.
mthor
29-04-2006, 11:22 AM
Just ordered the XA1 from movietyme :grin:
Its beans on toast for the next while with sky hd also:rotfl:
Im going to use this with panasonic 50phd7 and Lumagen Hdp.However i will then have 3 hdmi outputs then( current arcam dv79/skyhd and XA1) and only 2 inputs on the HDP.
Do any of you guy's know of any 2into1 or 3into1 adapter for the HDP:lease:
Packetfront
29-04-2006, 11:24 AM
Its beans on toast for the next while with sky hd also:rotfl:
Same situation here, we are all nuts:grin:
Just ordered the XA1 from movietyme :grin:
Its beans on toast for the next while with sky hd also:rotfl:
Im going to use this with panasonic 50phd7 and Lumagen Hdp.However i will then have 3 hdmi outputs then( current arcam dv79/skyhd and XA1) and only 2 inputs on the HDP.
Do any of you guy's know of any 2into1 or 3into1 adapter for the HDP:lease:
Sound like a trade up to the HDQ with four DVI inputs:devil: Zektor do a 5 in 1 out HDMI/DVI auto switcher but it ain't cheap.
AVI
klacey
29-04-2006, 11:30 AM
Sound like a trade up to the HDQ with four DVI inputs:devil: Zektor do a 5 in 1 out HDMI/DVI auto switcher but it ain't cheap.
AVI
Then i could have his hdp, perfect.:grin:
Hi Guy's,
The disc was posted from Burntwood in the UK so I'm hopefull that this indicates the players will be sent as a combined shipment to Burntwood from the States and then forwarded to us via Royal Mail within the UK. :smashin:
I would think this would probably work out being the most "economical" way for MovieTyme to export the players from the US! It also has the additional benefit for us of ensuring that we won't have any import duties to pay .... GUARANTEED! :lesson:
I'll be hooking mine up to my Panasonic TH-50PHD7 1366 x 768 pixel resolution Plasma display, hopefully via HDMi. I say "hopefully" because I believe that the 7 Series Panasonic Plasma models do not accept 50hz 1080i signals via their HDMi input blade BUT DO accept 60hz 1080i signals ok? With this Toshiba player being a genuine US Import model, I'm hoping that this means it will generate a 60hz and therefore "compatible" signal ......... Anyone? :lease:
ps: As far as the price goes, £650 now actualy seems pretty reasonable for a "shipped" price on this model. I have seen it advertised as being available from two other UK sources for £769 and £800 respectively, and neither of these sources currently have players "in-hand, in the UK" either!
Keith.
Keith
The A1 outputs at at 60hz. I seem to recall some issue with the Panny HDMI board and 50Hz but this should be OK with 60Hz. Try a post on the video scaler thread.
Movietyme stock a small selection of of DVD's for next day UK delivery hence the quick turnaround.
You can buy the XA1 for about £433 from US retailers. The magic question is duty and VAT and if it's covered in the Movietyme price then it's a pretty good deal. I still find it interesting that on the Movietyme FAQ they say you are liable for TAX;) on any item over £18.:confused: But so long as you don't have to pay who cares:devil:
AVI
Just ordered the XA1 from movietyme :grin:
Its beans on toast for the next while with sky hd also:rotfl:
Im going to use this with panasonic 50phd7 and Lumagen Hdp.However i will then have 3 hdmi outputs then( current arcam dv79/skyhd and XA1) and only 2 inputs on the HDP.
Do any of you guy's know of any 2into1 or 3into1 adapter for the HDP:lease:
Hi mthor, :hiya:
Well that makes five of us on here who have ordered an XA1 from MovieTyme! :smashin:
Does the Lumagen really improve upon the scaling built into the PHD7? ........ Or was your main reason for it's purchase the duel HDMi switching ability?
I have been intending to use my PHD7's Component input blade for my Sky-HD box as it will be a 50hz signal that the PHD7's HDMi blade won't accept. As you seem to intend to use the Sky-HD HDMi connection though, I assume that you can input PAL @ 50hz via HDMi into the Lumagen and then output @ 60hz signal from it into the PHD7's HDMi blade?
As regards your 3x HDMi connection issue, couldn't you purchase a 2nd HDMi blade for your PHD7 AND input the XA1's signal directly into the panel, leaving the DV79 & Sky HD box connected via the Lumagen? ......... The only problem is I can't remember if you can connect 2x HDMi blades to the PHD7? ............ I think you can though, just not 3! :confused:
Hi KBDVD,
I only have a dvi board on my phd7,so i cant compare sky using the displays scaler, but i have to say the picture is excellent for me(50>60z tru HDP doesnt bother me :) .The interlaced hdmi from DV79 is great too.
Ideally i only want 1 cable:god: running to the display + it may be better to run 720p/1080i from AX1/skyhd into the hdp and let it scale to 768.
Also forgot about a PS3/BD Player so may need to find a 4/5 into 1 :rotfl:
Packetfront
29-04-2006, 3:49 PM
Hi mthor, :hiya:
Well that makes five of us on here who have ordered an XA1 from MovieTyme! :smashin:
Does the Lumagen really improve upon the scaling built into the PHD7? ........ Or was your main reason for it's purchase the duel HDMi switching ability?
Scaling is pretty good in the Panasonics but a scaler improves alot.
The Lumagen improved alot, first i didn't see so much difference but after i used the multi-picture feature of the Panny where you can display two inputs at the same time i could clearly see the dramatic difference.
The input without scaler looked blurry, and the one with the Lumagen was razor sharp.
Now after some time i couldn't beleive i could be without it.
Also the colors were improved and you get a 3D picture feeling.
With DVD i could se major improvements.
Good think also is that you don't need to have alot of input boards and such and it's enough with the VGA input.
The latest firmware upgrade that completes the 10-bit processing path was like WHOA!
Are Movietyme still selling the XA1?
If so can any send me the link as I can't find it.
klacey
29-04-2006, 6:51 PM
Are Movietyme still selling the XA1?
If so can any send me the link as I can't find it.
www.movietyme.com
:thumbsup:
harveyxxx
29-04-2006, 7:12 PM
hi i have only just managed to get my hands on serenity. it arrived in the post this morning but i was asleep and my dad thought it was for him so took it to his shop with him still did not tell me he had parcel for when he got home tonight and had left it in the shop. i read others had recieverd theirs so asked him if a parcel had come he then remembered and had to go and get it.
doom still says order taken so i assume it's out of stock
i guess we will have to wait till tuesday for any updates on the players
simon
klacey
29-04-2006, 7:18 PM
hi i have only just managed to get my hands on serenity. it arrived in the post this morning but i was asleep and my dad thought it was for him so took it to his shop with him still did not tell me he had parcel for when he got home tonight and had left it in the shop. i read others had recieverd theirs so asked him if a parcel had come he then remembered and had to go and get it.
doom still says order taken so i assume it's out of stock
i guess we will have to wait till tuesday for any updates on the players
simon
Hi simon, i had two parcels arrive today but i wasnt in, they needed to be signed for, so got to wait till tuesday myself to pick them up, i have also had doom delivered so was in stock a few days back. As for the players i have been told they are shipping from the us thurs/fri.
http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=291
:thumbsup:
Thanks but it's not letting me check out.
klacey
29-04-2006, 7:43 PM
Thanks but it's not letting me check out.
Try typing it manual www.movietyme.com
Try typing it manual www.movietyme.com
No you miss understood.
I get to the page all right but it won't let me check out the shopping cart.
Insufficient quantity.
I thought they were taking orders but maybe it's now on hold.
klacey
29-04-2006, 7:49 PM
No you miss understood.
I get to the page all right but it won't let me check out the shopping cart.
Insufficient quantity.
I thought they were taking orders but maybe it's now on hold.
Oh i see sorry, usual if there not taking anymore orders they remove it from the site.
Oh i see sorry, usual if there not taking anymore orders they remove it from the site.
That's what I thought.
add46.88
29-04-2006, 7:55 PM
No you miss understood.
I get to the page all right but it won't let me check out the shopping cart.
Insufficient quantity.
I thought they were taking orders but maybe it's now on hold.
craig said he is waiting to hear back that he has some on his way to him.
He said it should be with me end of next week/start of the following week.
i ordered the HD-A1
klacey
29-04-2006, 8:03 PM
That's what I thought.
I just went on the site it says its not in stock but they are taking orders, you should be able to put in an order.
I just went on the site it says its not in stock but they are taking orders, you should be able to put in an order.
Yes it does say that doesn't it.
It even allows me to place one in my shopping cart but that's as far as it goes.
When I try and check out, I can't.I just get this message.
"We are sorry but the products listed above that have *** after the title do not exist in the quantity that you require.
Please note that used titles as a rule are one off units, please amend your quantity to reflect this.
Thank you."
klacey
29-04-2006, 8:17 PM
Yes it does say that doesn't it.
It even allows me to place one in my shopping cart but that's as far as it goes.
When I try and check out, I can't.I just get this message.
"We are sorry but the products listed above that have *** after the title do not exist in the quantity that you require.
Please note that used titles as a rule are one off units, please amend your quantity to reflect this.
Thank you."
Maybe there is a certain amount they can have on order, once it reaches that number no more orders can be taken. They just havent taken it off the site yet.
Maybe there is a certain amount they can have on order, once it reaches that number no more orders can be taken. They just havent taken it off the site yet.
Yes brickwall time.
klacey
29-04-2006, 8:21 PM
Yes brickwall time.
Yeah sorry to hear that, but they seem to get some in quite quick so you never know.
s.morris
29-04-2006, 8:58 PM
As for the players i have been told they are shipping from the us thurs/fri.
Hi Klacey,
Where did you get your info?
seem that there are so many different stories going round :rolleyes: got a mail from Movietyme stating shipping would be Tuesday /Wednesday of next week " fingers crossed" ,but must admit that was before I clicked the buy button,
I mean if I have to wait would have preferred to wait for the cheaper unit then it not a big wrench to part with when the dual format players come out
Steve
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klacey
29-04-2006, 9:12 PM
Hi Klacey,
Where did you get your info?
seem that there are so many different stories going round :rolleyes: got a mail from Movietyme stating shipping would be Tuesday /Wednesday of next week " fingers crossed" ,but must admit that was before I clicked the buy button,
I mean if I have to wait would have preferred to wait for the cheaper unit then it not a big wrench to part with when the dual format players come out
Steve
.
Hi steve, i sent an email this morning and that was what i was told, but then they have had two lots in this week, so the first lot could be tue/wed
and second thur/fri. Just have to wait and see i guess.
orc brute
30-04-2006, 9:29 AM
i have looked everywhere on the movietyme website to order a hd player but i cant find it , can someone point me in the right direction, or do i have to phone them direct any help would be great thanks.:smashin:
i have looked everywhere on the movietyme website to order a hd player but i cant find it , can someone point me in the right direction, or do i have to phone them direct any help would be great thanks.:smashin:
Hi orc brute, :hiya:
Here's a link to the correct page: http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=291 BUT as per the earlier posts, it seems that it is now not possible to process your order from this page as you would expect.
I think we will all have to wait untill Craig is back on line (which probably won't be untill Tuesday) before we get to know exactly where we all stand.
Keith.
dvdchild
30-04-2006, 3:29 PM
the price has shot right up now as it is £649 for the Tosh. Anywhere else cheaper. i'm looking at the £350 tops limit
s.morris
30-04-2006, 3:42 PM
thats probably for the HD-XA1 which in the states is $300 more than the HD-A1
steve
.
Matt Horne
30-04-2006, 3:50 PM
you will not get one for £350... not yet anyhow... (unless you fly to NY and bring one back..)
dvdchild
30-04-2006, 5:52 PM
well $499 dollars plus the $60 odd dollars for shipping should make about £330.
So where would be best to order from as i am not prepared to pay £649 from Movietyme. I want HD DVD but not that much.
DVDCHILD
add46.88
30-04-2006, 5:56 PM
well $499 dollars plus the $60 odd dollars for shipping should make about £330.
So where would be best to order from as i am not prepared to pay £649 from Movietyme. I want HD DVD but not that much.
DVDCHILD
but the £649 price on movietyme is for the XA1 not the A1,which i think is a very good price
maybe your best bet would be Ebay
rentagas
30-04-2006, 6:35 PM
The XA sells for $800 (but I've seen one for $700) add $50 for shipping and 14% duty and vat and you end up with £625. I would have ordered for £650 but the site wouldn't let me. I'll have a go at importing instead.
Most big sites won't export to the UK and I haven't found anywhere in stock.
The XA sells for $800 (but I've seen one for $700) add $50 for shipping and 14% duty and vat and you end up with £625. I would have ordered for £650 but the site wouldn't let me. I'll have a go at importing instead.
Most big sites won't export to the UK and I haven't found anywhere in stock.
Try Valuelectronics.com and arrange DHL, UPS etc to pick it up at the store and deliver to your home or rent a US address at Eaziship.com and they will forward. Option B is cheaper but shipment is about a week to 10 days.
AVI
spikerules
30-04-2006, 7:48 PM
Try Valuelectronics.com and arrange DHL, UPS etc to pick it up at the store and deliver to your home or rent a US address at Eaziship.com and they will forward. Option B is cheaper but shipment is about a week to 10 days.
AVI
Hi Avi,
The site doesn't specify if they have them in stock atm? Do you know if they are in stock? Plus, is using Eaziship.com safe?
Thanks,
Spike
Hi Avi,
The site doesn't specify if they have them in stock atm? Do you know if they are in stock? Plus, is using Eaziship.com safe?
Thanks,
Spike
The last I heard Valueelec had the XA1 in stock but no A1's. Mine came via Eaziship and it arrived in less than a week from it arriving in with them. Also P2G use Eaziship.
AVI
m1ket
30-04-2006, 11:24 PM
The last I heard Valueelec had the XA1 in stock but no A1's. Mine came via Eaziship and it arrived in less than a week from it arriving in with them. Also P2G use Eaziship.
AVI
avi, sorry you may have already mentioned this but did you have to pay duty and vat on your order when it came to the uk, if so how much?
thansk
avi, sorry you may have already mentioned this but did you have to pay duty and vat on your order when it came to the uk, if so how much?
thansk
Only payment I've made was £57.99 to P2G. The box was delivered and I havn't been charged any duty or VAT. I may have just been lucky as I was expecting to pay this. I believe duty is 14% of the combined items and shipping cost plus VAT on this commodity.
AVI
Packetfront
30-04-2006, 11:35 PM
Only payment I've made was £57.99 to P2G. The box was delivered and I havn't been charged any duty or VAT. I may have just been lucky as I was expecting to pay this. I believe duty is 14% of the combined items and shipping cost plus VAT on this commodity.
AVI
You often get the invoice for duty/VAT 1 week after you signed the package. ;)
You often get the invoice for duty/VAT 1 week after you signed the package. ;)
I didn't sign for M8 it was the temp cleaning lady. What package :devil:
m1ket
01-05-2006, 12:15 AM
I didn't sign for M8 it was the temp cleaning lady. What package :devil:
haha
so if they did stop the package
im guessing £360 for the player
17.5% VAT and 14% duty = 31.5% :eek: or £473 all in
haha
so if they did stop the package
im guessing £360 for the player
17.5% VAT and 14% duty = 31.5% :eek: or £473 all in
On the original email from P2G is said I "may" be charged customs tax and if so it would be at a rate of 20% of the value of the goods. So without Tax £346 or with tax £404 using their rate. The value declertaion on the parcel is $499 only.
AVI
Matt Horne
01-05-2006, 8:17 AM
I expect you will...expect a letter within 3 weeks with a bill if they operate like dhl/tnt/ups etc
Matt
I expect you will...expect a letter within 3 weeks with a bill if they operate like dhl/tnt/ups etc
Matt
Lets hope not :smashin:
rentagas
01-05-2006, 9:35 AM
haha
so if they did stop the package
im guessing £360 for the player
17.5% VAT and 14% duty = 31.5% :eek: or £473 all in
And some carriers charge a handling charge for collecting this!
Hi Guy's, :hiya:
I just received this email from MovieTyme:
"Dear KEITH,
This e-mail is to advise you that:
Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD Player (120v)
is now processing for you and should be dispatched shortly, during peak business periods your order status may not change to shipped for a while, please do not worry things are still on the move Stateside for you. If this order is a UK Next Day title then processing and delivery times will differ."
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I hope all four of you guy's that ordered an XA1 get a similar e-mail too! :smashin:
Keith.
klacey
01-05-2006, 8:43 PM
Hi Guy's, :hiya:
I just received this email from MovieTyme:
"Dear KEITH,
This e-mail is to advise you that:
Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD Player (120v)
is now processing for you and should be dispatched shortly, during peak business periods your order status may not change to shipped for a while, please do not worry things are still on the move Stateside for you. If this order is a UK Next Day title then processing and delivery times will differ."
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I hope all four of you guy's that ordered an XA1 get a similar e-mail too! :smashin:
Keith.
I was about to say the same thing, as i just checked my email.:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
s.morris
01-05-2006, 8:47 PM
not yet :(
steve
.
klacey
01-05-2006, 8:52 PM
not yet :(
steve
.
Im sure you will do, as you had ordered yours before they said more is coming in. I had ordered mine a few hours before you. When i read the forum in the morning im sure you will have written yours is on the way.
s.morris
01-05-2006, 8:56 PM
Don't you just hate all the waiting :suicide:
finger crossed
steve
.
not yet :(
steve
.
Don't worry Steve! ..... I'm sure you will get your e-mail shortly! :smashin:
I think the ordering sequence from the guy's on here was:
1. harveyxxx
2. klacey
3. KBDVD (Me!)
4. s.morris (You!)
5. mthor
klacey & me have had our e-mail confirmations, so I'd assume that harveyxxx probably has too. :confused:
So your next up! :thumbsup:
I wish you & mthor speedy news!
Keith
klacey
01-05-2006, 8:58 PM
Don't worry Steve! ..... I'm sure you will get your e-mail shortly! :smashin:
I think the ordering sequence from the guy's on here was:
1. harveyxxx
2. klacey
3. KBDVD (Me!)
4. s.morris (You!)
5. mthor
klacey & me have had our e-mail confirmations, so I'd assume that harveyxxx probably has too. :confused:
So your next up! :thumbsup:
I wish you & mthor speedy news!
Keith
And goes for me too, lets make it 5 out of 5.:smashin:
And goes for me too, lets make it 5 out of 5.:smashin:
Nice one klacey!
........... let's hope everything goes smooooothly for us all!
................. Role on glorious High Definition! :smashin: :thumbsup: :smashin: :thumbsup:
klacey
01-05-2006, 9:09 PM
Nice one klacey!
........... let's hope everything goes smooooothly for us all!
................. Role on glorious High Definition! :smashin: :thumbsup: :smashin: :thumbsup:
amen to that.::grin: :grin:
harveyxxx
01-05-2006, 11:16 PM
hi yes i have had mine
and got my step down transformer today.
simon
klacey
02-05-2006, 6:07 AM
hi yes i have had mine
and got my step down transformer today.
simon
Excellent that makes it 3 out of 5 so far. So how long does it take from now. anyone know?:thumbsup:
harveyxxx
02-05-2006, 7:10 AM
hi on the email it said 7-14 working days
simon
klacey
02-05-2006, 7:54 AM
hi on the email it said 7-14 working days
simon
So it does, got so excited didnt read the whole thing.:thumbsup:
add46.88
02-05-2006, 10:17 AM
well i ordered the A1 and mine is on back order
craig said i should expect to get my player end of this week or the start of the following week
im wondering if craig has any more information??
klacey
02-05-2006, 10:20 AM
well i ordered the A1 and mine is on back order
craig said i should expect to get my player end of this week or the start of the following week
im wondering if craig has any more information??
The hd-a1 is almost impossible to get hold of, didnt think they were available at all.
The hd-a1 is almost impossible to get hold of, didnt think they were available at all.
Yup rocking horse doo doo ! The quickest and possibly only way to get the A1/D1 is via ebay at the mo IMO.
AVI
klacey
02-05-2006, 2:38 PM
Rocking horse doo doo ! The quickest and possibly only way to get the A1/D1 is via ebay at the mo IMO.
AVI
So you didnt agree with me then.:rotfl:
s.morris
02-05-2006, 3:32 PM
Well got my step down transformer :)
But still no e-mail from Movie Tyme :( all thought they did say
Shipping to you would be around Tuesday/Wednesday of next (fingers crossed) as players are due to be with us at the weekend
so will give them a chance, but if they have no stock then would be nice to know, so I could perhaps try some where else
Steve
.
klacey
02-05-2006, 3:37 PM
Well got my step down transformer :)
But still no e-mail from Movie Tyme :( all thought they did say
so will give them a chance, but if they have no stock then would be nice to know, so I could perhaps try some where else
Steve
.
Mine is still in the processing stage, they probably got a lot of orders to get through. Im sure you will be soon, but i know how fustrated you must be.:suicide:
shaithis
02-05-2006, 3:44 PM
I emailed them around an hour ago to enquire about the state-of-play with HD-A1 orders that are processing....
Hopefully get a responce soon
klacey
02-05-2006, 3:48 PM
I emailed them around an hour ago to enquire about the state-of-play with HD-A1 orders that are processing....
Hopefully get a responce soon
Keep use informed would you:lease:
add46.88
02-05-2006, 4:16 PM
what are some poeple's A1 orders changing to processing...??
mine is still on order taken:mad:
what are some poeple's A1 orders changing to processing...??
mine is still on order taken:mad:
Are you shure that it's A1 and not XA1 orders that are changing to processing status?
AVI
s.morris
02-05-2006, 4:32 PM
The people who's orders are changing are for the XA1 and NOT the A1 which seem to be out of stock in most place, craig managed to get some XA1's
steve
.
Paul D
02-05-2006, 4:41 PM
Secrets review (for DVD playback only)
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=128#ToshibaHD-A1%20(Component)
Hi Guy's, :hiya:
I just received this email from MovieTyme:
"Dear KEITH,
This e-mail is to advise you that:
Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD Player (120v)
is now processing for you and should be dispatched shortly, during peak business periods your order status may not change to shipped for a while, please do not worry things are still on the move Stateside for you. If this order is a UK Next Day title then processing and delivery times will differ."
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I hope all four of you guy's that ordered an XA1 get a similar e-mail too! :smashin:
Keith.
Email recieved as of 15 minutes ago :grin:
klacey
02-05-2006, 5:18 PM
Email recieved as of 15 minutes ago :grin:
Excellent so far so good, whats that 4 out of 5?:clap:
Steve quick check your mail.
s.morris
02-05-2006, 5:45 PM
still no email :( :confused:
looks like I have been over looked,
steve
.
They had the HD-XA1's on the website again this morning and my order has now been accepted.
klacey
03-05-2006, 6:56 AM
They had the HD-XA1's on the website again this morning and my order has now been accepted.
Oh excellent m8, that makes 6 of use, were going to have more machines than the americans at this rate.:rotfl: :rotfl:
tonys1
03-05-2006, 8:26 AM
It now makes 7 as I have just ordered an HD-XA1
klacey
03-05-2006, 8:36 AM
It now makes 7 as I have just ordered an HD-XA1
Welcome to the forum tonys1, and congrats on your order.:thumbsup:
Yes,
Welcome to the MovieTyme HD-XA1 users club Baggy & tonys1! :smashin:
And welcome to the forums too tonys1! :)
Still no e-mail Steve? (s.morris) ......... Did you hear back from your e-mail to MovieTyme?
..................... I think you will be fine seeing as how mthor has received his "processing" e-mail confirmation now too. :thumbsup:
Craig from MovieTyme hasn't posted on here for a few days now :( ....... I'm sure everything is progressing nicely with our orders, but it would be nice to hear from him again now that wev'e all spent our money. It's just kinda reassuring when there's representation on here from the company that you have placed an order with, especially when the order involves big bucks and international shipment and importation.
Keith.
Yes, it's nice to finally be in the queue for one.
klacey
03-05-2006, 9:10 AM
I sent a message this morning still waiting for a reply, but im sure they will back to me soon, just wanting to get an update. You will know as soon as i do.
Seth Gecko
03-05-2006, 9:44 AM
Craig from MovieTyme hasn't posted on here for a few days now :( ....... I'm sure everything is progressing nicely with our orders, but it would be nice to hear from him again now that wev'e all spent our money. It's just kinda reassuring when there's representation on here from the company that you have placed an order with, especially when the order involves big bucks and international shipment and importation.
As has been mentioned in the DVD Supplier forum, this site isn't a support service for Movietyme, CD-Wow or any other company.
If there are queries with orders, they should be directed to whichever company in the form of a PM or email.
shaithis
03-05-2006, 9:53 AM
Yes, we have to remember that its OK for craig to plug his company here all the time but we aren't allowed to say anything that could be taken negatively about him or MT......
Would help if MT answered our emails.
Roughneck1
03-05-2006, 10:05 AM
Yes, we have to remember that its OK for craig to plug his company here all the time but we aren't allowed to say anything that could be taken negatively about him or MT......
Would help if MT answered our emails.
Errm hang on a min... don't forget it was a bank holiday and we are going through emails as fast as we can. As stated this is not an MT forums site so i cannot post answers to questions etc.
Alittle unfair to be making postings like this tbh...
Please send me a PM of when you sent us an email if you are going to post comments like that.
Thank you.
spikerules
03-05-2006, 10:25 AM
Yes, we have to remember that its OK for craig to plug his company here all the time but we aren't allowed to say anything that could be taken negatively about him or MT......
Would help if MT answered our emails.
Craig replied to a PM of mine the other day. It just takes them time and effort to sort these things out. I'm sure he isn't the only person at the company either. At least he makes the effort, which is great IMHO.
klacey
03-05-2006, 10:31 AM
I guess we all have to remember that we are not the only ones ordering off MT, im sure they are going as fast they can. :thumbsup:
Seth Gecko
03-05-2006, 11:28 AM
Yes, we have to remember that its OK for craig to plug his company here all the time but we aren't allowed to say anything that could be taken negatively about him or MT......
Would help if MT answered our emails.
To quote the rules - Members of these forums must not
Rule 1 - Post libellous, insulting, antagonistic, racist, aggressive or otherwise abusive remarks about any individual or company.
Rule 7 - Solicit business unless they are allowed in specific forums, and then the posts must conform to forum rules.
We hope all users of the forum abide by these rules - if they don't, kindly report any post using the "report bad post" facility and a moderator will deal with the complaint.
daisyking
03-05-2006, 11:46 AM
If this helps anyone
I ordered on morning of the 29th. I enquired by e-mail yesterday morning, and received a reply in the afternoon. the reply was that more stock of the XA1 was coming in and I should have my player by the middle to end of next week.
:lease:
klacey
03-05-2006, 11:50 AM
If this helps anyone
I ordered on morning of the 29th. I enquired by e-mail yesterday morning, and received a reply in the afternoon. the reply was that more stock of the XA1 was coming in and I should have my player by the middle to end of next week.
:lease:
Thanks for the info daisyking very encouraging, and welcome to the forum.:smashin:
s.morris
03-05-2006, 12:35 PM
Ok Lads
Happy Bunny now :grin: got my email
Steve
.
klacey
03-05-2006, 12:42 PM
Ok Lads
Happy Bunny now :grin: got my email
Steve
.
Great news, dont know what you were worrying about.:suicide: Not long now.:clap:
Craig from MovieTyme hasn't posted on here for a few days now ....... I'm sure everything is progressing nicely with our orders, but it would be nice to hear from him again now that wev'e all spent our money. It's just kinda reassuring when there's representation on here from the company that you have placed an order with, especially when the order involves big bucks and international shipment and importation.
As has been mentioned in the DVD Supplier forum, this site isn't a support service for Movietyme, CD-Wow or any other company.
If there are queries with orders, they should be directed to whichever company in the form of a PM or email.
Seth Geko: Fair comment. I did not mean to cause offence or generate any ill-feeling with the above post. :rolleyes:
Fyi: I had already sent a PM to Craig @ MovieTyme at 6.30pm Friday 28/04 following the placing of my order at 7.00am that morning, asking if I had ordered soon enough to be included in the next shipment? I was not expecting a reply before yesterday due to the Bank Holiday, and indeed have still to receive a reply, but I'm sure I'll hear something soon. :cool:
In fact, my comment above, which I posted this morning, (Weds 03/05) was prompted by the fact that Craig did not post anything on this thread yesterday (Tues 02/05). I was hoping that we might hear from Craig on here Tuesday following the long Bank Holiday weekend as there had been a number of new orders placed during this period and also some uncertainty expressed about the inability to order XA1's over the weekend. I said as much on Sunday (30/05):
Hi orc brute, :hiya:
Here's a link to the correct page: http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=291 BUT as per the earlier posts, it seems that it is now not possible to process your order from this page as you would expect.
I think we will all have to wait untill Craig is back on line (which probably won't be untill Tuesday) before we get to know exactly where we all stand.
Keith.
Craig: I'm sorry that my post was seemingly the catalyst for the criticism generated by shaithis! By way of atonement I would respectfully draw your attention to an earlier post of mine on here this weekend:
Hi Guy's,
I received my Serenity HD-DVD from MovieTyme this morning, just 24 hours after placing my order for the XA1 and this disc. I'm very impressed with the speed and efficiency of MovieTyme's service on the disc and therefore very hopefull that the player will also be received in the "not too distant" future! :clap:
The disc was posted from Burntwood in the UK so I'm hopefull that this indicates the players will be sent as a combined shipment to Burntwood from the States and then forwarded to us via Royal Mail within the UK. :smashin:
I would think a single large shipment of multiple players from the US to the UK would probably be the most "economical" way for MovieTyme to export the players. This would also explain how MovieTyme can advertise the players on their website with a "DELIVERED" price of £650, as shipping them this way has the benefit to us of ensuring that we won't have any VAT & Import duties to pay as these will have been paid by MovieTyme upon receipt at Burntwood.
Maybe Craig could confirm if this is how it will be done? :confused:
ps: As far as the price goes, £650 is actualy pretty reasonable as it clearly states on the website's order page that this is a "delivered" price for this model!
Fyi: I have also seen it advertised as being available from two other UK sources for £769 and £800 respectively, and neither of these sources currently have players "in-hand, in the UK" either!
Keith.
Seth Gecko
03-05-2006, 2:47 PM
Seth Geko: Fair comment. I did not mean to cause offence or generate any ill-feeling with the above post. :rolleyes:
No offense was taken - it's been raised before on the DVD Retailers area and the same applies across the forums with regard to this manner. I wasn't accusing anyone of not PM'ing or emailing, rather as the rules state, not to turn the forums into a support area for any one particular retailer, which this was verging on doing.
As stated, I'm sure Craig/Movietyme will respond to emails and PM's as soon as he/they can.
klacey
03-05-2006, 4:50 PM
I have now got 4 hd dvds to watch, that movietyme next day delivery is tops. Now what to get next.:thumbsup:
klacey
03-05-2006, 7:54 PM
Has anyone else got an email saying there player could be sent to there home straight from the us, and they would give you a refund to cover the costs/taxes? Are you going to do it?:grin:
Because i have.
daisyking
03-05-2006, 8:19 PM
Me too
Just seen the e-mail
They will reduce the player by £80 to compensate
I have said yes aswell, they say to expect player saturday or monday
klacey
03-05-2006, 8:23 PM
Me too
Just seen the e-mail
They will reduce the player by £80 to compensate
I have said yes aswell, they say to expect player saturday or monday
I think its got to be done, you done anything to watch on it yet?
daisyking
03-05-2006, 8:26 PM
Yep
Serenity, apollo 13, last samurai all arrived movietyme today
Boxes are quite small compared to dvd
I assume I need to go shopping for a HDMI cable now as I don,t imagine the player ships with one
klacey
03-05-2006, 8:31 PM
Yep
Serenity, apollo 13, last samurai all arrived movietyme today
Boxes are quite small compared to dvd
I assume I need to go shopping for a HDMI cable now as I don,t imagine the player ships with one
I think it does come with one, but a cheap and tasty. I would go out and get a good one.
add46.88
03-05-2006, 8:34 PM
I think it does come with one, but a cheap and tasty. I would go out and get a good one.
any idea what HDMI cable i should go for?
klacey
03-05-2006, 8:39 PM
any idea what HDMI cable i should go for?
I went for a chord hdmi, as they are all i go for, but they are expensive around £60-£100. Depends how much you want to spend.
harveyxxx
03-05-2006, 8:45 PM
hi doom arrived this morning so thats two hd-dvds the other being serenity.
i thought i would have to pay vat tax on top of the £650 so i went for the option of having it shipped direct for £80 less to cover tax vat cost roll on saturday.
i got a cheap £25 hdmi lead from argos but might upgrade to a better quality one if i think its not very good.
thats two items on my list down just the new projector and lcd tv to get next.
simon
klacey
03-05-2006, 8:49 PM
hi doom arrived this morning so thats two hd-dvds the other being serenity.
i thought i would have to pay vat tax on top of the £650 so i went for the option of having it shipped direct for £80 less to cover tax vat cost roll on saturday.
i got a cheap £25 hdmi lead from argos but might upgrade to a better quality one if i think its not very good.
thats two items on my list down just the new projector and lcd tv to get next.
simon
Excellent simon, but im sure the player comes with a hdmi cable already. The £650 price was all in. :clap: