Does this still come with the 10 free movies? Any reason to get the X10 over this one for use with a 55X900A?
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I don't think so. And after reading the reviews for the X10, the only reason to get it is the Netflix 4K app which wasn't available with the X1. Even with that, I don't think you get enough to justify the cost. Just my opinion...
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Hi, the 10 free pre-loaded movie promotion when purchasing the FMP-X1 has already expired last 12/31/2013. -Ely
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If you are in Southern California, Ken Cranes has this for $1289, THEY pay the tax, and they deliver it free. Oh, and you get the DP1600 BluRay player free, too.A no brainer.
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yes you can. that's why I bought mine .I can get about 20 movies or more on a 64gb. it depends what your play it through . you may have to change the format to a FAT32 .to use with a dvd player . easly found converter.
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2.0. I watch mp4 concerts on it no problem.Haven't watched a reg movie though
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The cs918 I can verify has preinstalled xbmc not so sure about the other!!thanks!!
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Technically it does, but I bought a larger capacity Graphic SD card and other equipment, like tripod and boom mike. But if it's just being used for general home movie use, then you really shouldn't need anything else.
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Gamble, The other BIG difference is that the 65's HDMI inputs actually ACCEPT 1080p vs. being 1080p COMPATIBLE and scaling down to 1080i only to reformat it back to "P" like the 61. Go for the 65...I was in the same boat as you until I found that out reading my Crutchfield catalog. Only makes sense for HD-DVD (now a dead format) and Blu-Ray
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I bought 58V10 from 6ave.com for $1999 when they had their 'Name the Price' promotion during the labor day weekend... also got the DMP-BD60 Blu-ray player for free after mail-in rebates... The TV is amazing... absolutely thrilled with the PQ. Got the same feedback from the wife when we watched Planet Earth.
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I purchased the HD-A3 on December 28th with the 3 bonus DVDs promotion at $179. I tried calling Amazon and they told me that I would not get the price guarantee because the 3 free HD-DVD promotion is no longer offered and that is what is reflected in the current price. I told the customer service rep. that other people seem to be getting this price guarantee even though they appear to have purchased the same offer (i.e. S. Adams $135 + 10 Movies), but she told me that someone must have made a mistake in allowing that. I guess I will try the email form option as well and perhaps have better luck. Has anyone else had a similar experience? I purchased the HD-A3 on December 28th with the 3 bonus DVDs promotion at $179. I tried calling Amazon and they told me that I would not get the price guarantee because the 3 free HD-DVD promotion is no longer offered and that is what is reflected in the current price. I told the customer service rep. that other people seem to be getting this price guarantee even though they appear to have purchased the same offer (i.e. S. Adams $135 + 10 Movies), but she told me that someone must have made a mistake in allowing that. I guess I will try the email form option as well and perhaps have better... » Read More I purchased the HD-A3 on December 28th with the 3 bonus DVDs promotion at $179. I tried calling Amazon and they told me that I would not get the price guarantee because the 3 free HD-DVD promotion is no longer offered and that is what is reflected in the current price. I told the customer service rep. that other people seem to be getting this price guarantee even though they appear to have purchased the same offer (i.e. S. Adams $135 + 10 Movies), but she told me that someone must have made a mistake in allowing that. I guess I will try the email form option as well and perhaps have better luck. Has anyone else had a similar experience? « Show Less
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i have not had any problem with dual-layered dvd's on either the cx995v or its predecessor the cx985v. i guess the individual dvd title makes the difference.
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I bought the large set at x-mas 2009 for 49.99, i bought two of them. The people who are selling them on here are crooks. From what I can tell the newer one is just missing the tv input and the "eye" scanner, neither of which I use. you are much better off with the 49.99 ones.
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I have the X850A and the media player worked fine right out of the box. Some people who had purchased the same TV a few months before me had to have a tech come out and install some card to make the player work. I must have gotten the TV after they already made the updates. That being said...I still don't think the Media player (especially the one you're asking about--- the X1 vice the newer X10) is worth the money. Even at the reduced price of around $260. IMHO
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Moreofless, do you have a link to the Verbatim-branded spindle of 100 DVDs that is cheaper by $10? I'd love to see that.
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Thanks for your feedback, amazon notification on the discussion thread really works... :)I recently upgraded the firmware to 1.9 (2008, August 26 version), and since then I haven't (knock on wood) had any problem loading the new movies (Iron man, Transformer, Sex and City, Forgetting Sarah Marshall etc.) You may want to upgrade yours too, and hope you can enjoy the Batman begins eventually.Xin
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Those are valid reasons indeed but just recently I read an article over just the fact that they're not selling as well as expected after beating out HD-DVD. Yes economic slow down is a big reason stated why but here are other reasons contributing to this. As you well know Blu-Ray was pushed through Sony with its PS3 and HD-DVD through the Xbox 360. With the death of HD-DVD, Microsoft wanted to find an alternative to deliver HD content. Xbox Live will be streaming HD content (movie) for free for those who have a subscription with Netflix. This partnership was a good move by Microsoft seeing as how Netflix has chipped away a large number of customers from video rental places such as Block Buster. For me personally that is HUGE. I've already own a Samsung BD-P1500 1080p Blu-ray Player but having the ease of Xbox live stream my movies in HD whenever I want without having to change discs is a plus. This comes to the articles point that Blu-Ray is facing competition VHS, CD and DVD never faced before. Finally having to constantly update firmware to be able to have playable movies may be a turn off to the casual movie watcher. My parents, grandparents love the idea of popping in a DVD and watching right away without having the hassle of "download the latest firmware to be able to watch this movie." Overall they might just be making room for the latest models. I also heard on my local news that manufacturers are trying to bring the regular holiday specials earlier knowing that everyone is tightening their budgets for the Christmas shopping. There are too many contributing reasons to the sudden drop in price but it's still a "wait and see" game consumers are playing with Blu-Ray.
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I have the HDA2 with a Hitachi PJ-TX100 which is a 720p projector. IMO the upgrade in PQ of HDVD vs Upconverted SD-DVD is quite noticeable and well worth the upgrade over my Oppo 971. HDVD movies look great and HD DVD video such as the Planet Earth series will knock your socks off even at "only" 720p. I've had several goose bump moments watching Planet Earth on my setup and I'm only 2 episodes into it.I'm shooting on a 92" screen with a seating distance of about 9 feet, just for reference.
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Apparently they have upgraded to what they call "near HD"... 1280x540. I would like to know if anyone has actually seen this on a decent size 1080p screen, and how it looks. Also, can it pass 5.1 sound?