Anything cheaper than AmazonBasics? Hello,So I'm looking to buying a spindle of blank DVD discs. So far in my online shopping, these AmazonBasics seem to be the cheapest (currently $18), and the reviews lead me to believe that this are high-quality. For those who are deal-hunters, can you tell me whether there's a 50-pack or 100-pack spindle cheaper than AmazonBasics? Thank you. Anything cheaper than AmazonBasics? Hello,So I'm looking to buying a spindle of blank DVD discs. So far in my online shopping, these AmazonBasics seem to be the cheapest (currently $18),... » Read More Anything cheaper than AmazonBasics? Hello,So I'm looking to buying a spindle of blank DVD discs. So far in my online shopping, these AmazonBasics seem to be the cheapest (currently $18), and the reviews lead me to believe that this are high-quality. For those who are deal-hunters, can you tell me whether there's a 50-pack or 100-pack spindle cheaper than AmazonBasics? Thank you. « Show Less
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if you can get these basics for around $18 then jump on it, because right now they're just above $25. I have them in my cart hoping they'll go back down to $18, or the $17 I got them for last time I bought them.. not sure why they're sitting at $25 right now but that doesn't make them much of a deal anymore...
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As long as you keep them in your cart the price won't go down, 'cause they think they have a live one on the hook
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I purchased a calibration blu ray disc and it was very helpful. I even tweeked the advanced color settings slightly to get everything just right. The picture is not as "dramatic" as it was with factory settings, but it looks much more natural. The other option would be to pay a technician to calibrate it and I've heard that is very expensive. The disc cost $25. And looks like Amazon has it for about $19! Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]The only problem was that the settings don't carry over input to input so you have to write down all the settings and apply them to the TV or cable inputs. I purchased a calibration blu ray disc and it was very helpful. I even tweeked the advanced color settings slightly to get everything just right. The picture is not as "dramatic" as it was with factory settings, but it looks much more natural. The other option would be to pay a technician to calibrate it and I've heard that is very expensive. The disc cost $25. And looks like Amazon has it for about $19! Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]The only problem was that the settings don't carry over input to... » Read More I purchased a calibration blu ray disc and it was very helpful. I even tweeked the advanced color settings slightly to get everything just right. The picture is not as "dramatic" as it was with factory settings, but it looks much more natural. The other option would be to pay a technician to calibrate it and I've heard that is very expensive. The disc cost $25. And looks like Amazon has it for about $19! Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]The only problem was that the settings don't carry over input to input so you have to write down all the settings and apply them to the TV or cable inputs. « Show Less
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I don't know why this amazon one is listed for $88...I bought mine for ~$30 at Sears. online, you can find this version for about $30. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11064802 maybe I should go back to Sears and buy another one if they are replacing this one with the "deluxe"...I was contemplating getting one from my friend.
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There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion. There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the... » Read More There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion. « Show Less
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so you are saying there are some packages that do not have the word "definition" on it?? I guess I have not noticed this. Amazon is always much cheaper than most sites for thisproduct. Where have you seen it without the word, Definition? I would like to know what site and what price and see the product package picture. Now you have my curiosity up.
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I pre-ordered this system. It's just too good of a deal. Right after CES is a great time to get in on new technology or take advantage of the clearance of old technology.DesignStuff - you have no need for a CD player. If you own the Samsung BluRay you are set. Throw in your CD and rock on. Believe me, CD players are pretty much free these days from people throwing them away if you think you need one. Care for a Kenwood 6+1 CD Changer? It's yours for the cost of shipping if you want it. It will only sit on my garage shelf until I throw it away. Good luck all! I will post once my pre-order ships. I am jacked to say the least! I pre-ordered this system. It's just too good of a deal. Right after CES is a great time to get in on new technology or take advantage of the clearance of old technology.DesignStuff - you have no need for a CD player. If you own the Samsung BluRay you are set. Throw in your CD and rock on. Believe me, CD players are pretty much free these days from people throwing them away if you think you need one. Care for a Kenwood 6+1 CD Changer? It's yours for the cost of shipping if you want it. It will only sit on my garage shelf until I throw it away. Good luck all! I will... » Read More I pre-ordered this system. It's just too good of a deal. Right after CES is a great time to get in on new technology or take advantage of the clearance of old technology.DesignStuff - you have no need for a CD player. If you own the Samsung BluRay you are set. Throw in your CD and rock on. Believe me, CD players are pretty much free these days from people throwing them away if you think you need one. Care for a Kenwood 6+1 CD Changer? It's yours for the cost of shipping if you want it. It will only sit on my garage shelf until I throw it away. Good luck all! I will post once my pre-order ships. I am jacked to say the least! « Show Less
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I'd like to add a little additional information to the excellent explanation from Jaygyver. I have both drives, an older WD1002FAEX and a newer WD1003FZEX. When I purchased the WD1002 model it was priced about the same as the newer model is today. I believe the current price disparity is due to two factors: the differences in suppliers as described by Jaygver, and also a design change. I noticed that my WD1002 was slightly heavier than the WD1003, and after some research discovered that was due to the WD1002 having two magnetic platters while the WD1003 was a newer single platter design. Evidently the WD engineers were able to simplify and hopefully improve the design. For me, both drives perform excellently and I'm equally pleased with both. However, I have seen discussions on certain tech forums in which intense gaming purists believe the older two platter design is better, and that WD changed the design simply to cut manufacturing costs. Thus the high prices for the WD1002 is due to it's scarcity (since it's now discontinued) and their belief that it's slightly better in both performance and ruggedness. As I said above, however, both perform equally well for me, and they're both Western Digital Black Series with 5 year warranties, so it's a no brainer to go with the best deal price wise.
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This is much cheaper directly from MONOPRICE (brand new) but currently out of stock. Anybody know where else to buy it? I'm at bweissrebates@yahoo.com. THANK YOU
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Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure... » Read More Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. « Show Less
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I would jump on it. It is an excellent upconverter of sd dvds. Gettting hard to find. I picked one up at bb for $150, and it was the last one.
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I don't know if Amazon will do it, but most small computer stores (mom&pop shops) will do it for relatively cheap. If you want to go to a big box store, check out Best Buy's geek squad although they are a bit more expensive than a small shop usually.
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The price is now down to $95. Even $95 seems too high a price to pay considering the possibility of future data loss. Amazon hiked its price up - probably to encourage sales and boost confidence. But the negative reviews keep growing. I have decided against buying this drive. Take a look at the alternatives discussed in the comments section here: http://estrip.org/articles/tinypliny/47862.html(Click on the comment bubble to see the comments.)
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I see that now...I should have done more detective work! It wouldn't make sense that Amazon would want to display on the Goldbox page that the reviews are only average when they are actually high, so it must be a mistake. However, the other discussion does reveal that this model has been replaced with a much better wireless streaming model and that Blu-ray player systems must be upgraded from time to time; one reveiwer even commenting that their old one does not play newer discs...that is strange...
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Sounds like the 'old' DVD bruner needs to be replaced. If you were getting perfect recording using Amazon Basics and now you are not could be many things..1.) new vendor making the DVDs for Amazon, 2.)bad quality controls on that batch and many other production problems. OR it could just be that your burner is NOT functioning up to specs--get a new DVD burner.Do your research and get quality vs cheap same goes for blank DVDsThe below link will give you factual info on DVD media:http://www.digitalfaq.com/reviews/dvd-media.htmGood hunting
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Well, I missed the boat on Amazon's initial price of $2849. I'm looking to be just under $3K for the TV, Blu-Ray, and Starter Kit, if possible. US Appliance is now offering a $400 coupon. The total is now $3078, after the $400 coupon and the $30 Blu-Ray coupon. I called to verify. The guy I spoke to seemed very nice and assured me that they are reputable, however, I have read some pretty mediocre reviews about them, so I've decided to wait it out a bit more, until Amazon drops their prices again.
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I always buy the blank DVDs from Costco, which I believe is TDK brand, which has never ever posed a problem, they are always -R never ever used +R simply because it won't work with most DVD players. The DVDs have always worked well, only that Magnovox just gives up after a period. So it is basically the recorder not the DVDs. Trust that answers your question.
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i just posted a comment on a long list of mad people about this deal and amazon has already removed the thread of everyone's comments. hiding the fact of unhappy customers i guess. its not worth waiting for these as the same thing happened last year with everything. even the ones you vote on, does anyone know anyone who actually gets picked to buy any of them? i buy stuff on amazon all the time and figure the more frequent buyers maybe have a better shot of getting picked. i mean $79 for a Wii is crazy, they could have just sold them at regular price because considering they are sold out everywhere even full price is a deal. i just think these deals don't really exist. i just posted a comment on a long list of mad people about this deal and amazon has already removed the thread of everyone's comments. hiding the fact of unhappy customers i guess. its not worth waiting for these as the same thing happened last year with everything. even the ones you vote on, does anyone know anyone who actually gets picked to buy any of them? i buy stuff on amazon all the time and figure the more frequent buyers maybe have a better shot of getting picked. i mean $79 for a Wii is crazy, they could have just sold them at regular price because considering they are sold out... » Read More i just posted a comment on a long list of mad people about this deal and amazon has already removed the thread of everyone's comments. hiding the fact of unhappy customers i guess. its not worth waiting for these as the same thing happened last year with everything. even the ones you vote on, does anyone know anyone who actually gets picked to buy any of them? i buy stuff on amazon all the time and figure the more frequent buyers maybe have a better shot of getting picked. i mean $79 for a Wii is crazy, they could have just sold them at regular price because considering they are sold out everywhere even full price is a deal. i just think these deals don't really exist. « Show Less