Search Forums
So the audio quality is actually crappier in the Superbit version, compared to the original?Originally Posted by Flux
Sweeeeet. Gonna have to increase my superbit collection.
Hoping for Snatch (already $14.99, so that'll definitely be in the sale), Labyrinth, Starship Troopers, and Underworld
-
Oct 6th, 2005 06:40 PM #31Deal Addict
- Join Date
- Sep 22nd, 2004
- Location
- X always marks the spot.
- Posts
- 3,124
Superbit is just an euphony for a barebone DVD.
But in the flyer...BATMAN BEGINS DELUXE EDITION is only $21.99
It even has a comic book included in it...omg what a deal!_______________
let the good times roll~
Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked b166er1337 for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 06:41 PM #32Deal Addict
- Join Date
- May 14th, 2005
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario
- Posts
- 1,102
Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked DarkReaper for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 06:43 PM #33Deal Addict
- Join Date
- May 14th, 2005
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario
- Posts
- 1,102
Let's not forget that it comes with a Special Edition DVD Case. Originally Posted by b166er1337
I know I will buy one! Such a damn good movie. Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked DarkReaper for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 06:45 PM #34Deal Addict
- Join Date
- Sep 22nd, 2004
- Location
- X always marks the spot.
- Posts
- 3,124
That picture is misleading. A DVD-9 has 8.5 GB of space. From the diagram, one assumes that a superbit dvd uses up all the space. HOWEVER, IT'S NOT THE CASE. For instancee, it may only fill up 6GB and the other 2.5 GB is wasted. Originally Posted by DarkReaper
Anyway, superbit is a nice alternative to those who don't watch extras. The picture & audio quality is outstanding in Starship Troopers and Fifth Element. IMO two of the best superbits out there._______________
let the good times roll~ Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked b166er1337 for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 07:07 PM #35Sr. Member
- Join Date
- Aug 22nd, 2005
- Location
- Burlington, Ontario
- Posts
- 533
Great link... still not convinced I will be able to see the difference while the movie is in motion, but if these screen grabs are an indication it appears as if super bit may actually make a difference. Originally Posted by sonick
http://www.videophile.info/Review/TFE/TFE_01.htm is a direct link to 'The Fifth Element' comparison Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked roar for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 08:48 PM #36Jr. Member
- Join Date
- Jan 21st, 2003
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario
- Posts
- 115
The "larger" audio component on the left includes the audio tracks of the special features. The audio component on the right is only for the movie. Originally Posted by DarkReaper
Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked crawford for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 08:57 PM #37Deal Addict
- Join Date
- Dec 25th, 2002
- Location
- Ajax,Ontario
- Posts
- 1,250
Well I'm in for the Black Hawk Down
Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked gostinger for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 09:49 PM #38i'm in for that plus underworld... Originally Posted by gostinger
thxOP4posting!_______________
MJM
- MJ = mahjong - a chinese game involving LOTS of strategy/skills and the smarts to win!
- M = maniac - just simply CRAZY about this game... i'd play it 24/7 if i had the time!
"I'll be here... I'll be 'waiting'... here... I'll be waiting... for you... so if you come here... you'll find me... I promise..." - FF VIII - FAN of the FF series ever since the beginning.
PEPSI IPOD WINNER on xmas.... what a SWEET christmas present! Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked mahjongmaniac for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 09:56 PM #39
I would like to compare superbit versus 720p AVIs on my projector....anyone in the Hamilton/Dundas area want to compare? I have about a dozen 720p flicks - I'm sure we can find an overlap movie or 2 for comparison's sake.
_______________
Heatware 50 Positive, 0 Negative Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked deep for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 10:23 PM #40As far as i know, no DVD will look better than the 720p HDTV-rips that you currently have. All DVDs are 480i-based, even if you upconvert them, they are still SDTV quality. Detail (lines) wise, the 720p DIVX files would look better.I would like to compare superbit versus 720p AVIs on my projector....anyone in the Hamilton/Dundas area want to compare? I have about a dozen 720p flicks - I'm sure we can find an overlap movie or 2 for comparison's sake.
The point here is though, they are not very heavily compressed, so there'd be less artifacts nor jittering. Plus the sound would be full-bit DTS. Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked springroll for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 10:27 PM #41Short answer: NoSo the audio quality is actually crappier in the Superbit version, compared to the original?
Keep in mind, non-superbit DVDs usually have the English soundtrack, French, DD2.0 soundtrack, sometimes a Spanish soundtrack, and even a commentary. Combine them together, they would take quite a bit of space. Which is why they took a large chunk out of that pie.
Whereas with a Superbit DVD, there's the English DD5.1 soundtrack and the full-bit (somebody correct me if I'm wrong on this one) DTS soundtrack (which can take more than 1 gig sometimes). Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked springroll for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 10:28 PM #42
To mods: I understand that the above two replies from me really shouldn't be here. These kinda discussions should really go to Hardware/Software. Since people asked, I thought I'd give my 2 cents worth.
Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked springroll for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 10:35 PM #43Good point. S-Video is not too good either. Originally Posted by tkl
_______________
RFD has made me broke, because of all the great deals I take part in; I don't know if I should be happy or sad!
My Heatware feedback 100% <=> 12 positive Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked Pr0metheus for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 10:48 PM #44
Damn, I already have Black Hawk Down on regular version
Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked ds- for this post.
-
Oct 6th, 2005 10:55 PM #45Deal Addict
- Join Date
- Aug 3rd, 2001
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario
- Posts
- 1,043
wow.. this seems to be available now at futureshop.ca
Link
valid until nov 17.. and you can browse through all the titles..
The only thing is that the discount is not being applied... maybe it will work after 3am.. (12pm pst) Reply With Quote
LOG IN TO THANK
No one has yet thanked Addict for this post.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
