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OK! I got through after holding for 20 minutes this time. The girl that answered was very pleasant. She said they actually DID receive my rebate and that it just shipped today! Now, I think that is a pat answer, but I am glad she said it was received anyway. It seems that maybe it was in a...

I am on the phone (3rd try) with the rebate center (800-598-9671). The hold times are infinite! The offer says it must be postmarked before 02/29/08, so technically I could resubmit, HOWEVER, the original UPC is a requirement. I am hoping they will make notes and accept it. This is so...

I just checked on https://portal.archway.com/run/Lookup and neither my phone or my name/address search came up! I called the 800# but they said they were closed for a department meeting and to try back in an hour... Figures. I kept copies of everything (I think)...

Now that is a venue worth pursuing... The TV seasonals. If they could put Smallville, Firefly, etc., out I'd be a happy camper!

Did you catch the link to "The look and sound of perfect"? Pretty interesting.

:eek: I know! I ask for the HD-DVD's and they point me to the DVD's. I then say, "No, the HD-DVD's" and they say, "the what?"... Amazing.

I too can now use the "THX Ultra 2" setting on at least one of my HD-DVD movies, which is U-571. Before it was mandatory that I use the DTS mode via the coax digital connection.

No longer must use analog only... I think. With the old firmware I was only able to output DTS via digital. Now, with the newest update (as of 07/04/06) I am able to use my receiver's THX Ultra 2 setting for 7.1 sound. So, it seems that the necessity to use analog 5.1 for the best sound may...

Thanks Ilya! hehe Got the X's and A's confused. I have an access area in the back. The rack goes through the wall and into a closet in the room behind it. The access is hidden when the closet doors are closed. When the room was being finished, I asked them to extend the closet a few feet...

Thanks! Thanks! :) The fans are made specifically for rack mounts from Middle Atlantic. They are very quiet (about like the Z3 fan noise or better) and you can set the temp at which they go on. There is also an alarm that can sound if it goes over another preset value. They did, however...

Pictures of my HD-AX1 installed in my custom rack... The custom wrap for it is made by Middle Atlantic; as is the rest of the rack components... HD-AX1 So far, I'm loving the player both for SD and HD. Now, if they would just get a move on releasing the new movies! :-)

Wonder why it takes so long to release a movie? September seems far away.

Looks like it supports 1080p also.... :-) No mention of a price either that I saw. I bet it costs the bomb. The video quality should be nice. It is using a 14bit video DAC. (Is this not so impressive when talking about HD-DVD?)

Any word on Batman Returns?

Maybe I am not the average consumer... hehe But, when I shop for movies, I generally will buy family friendly movies above all others because I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old that want to watch movies with mom and dad on the big screen. It is a kinda-fun-family-time event too. I think...

Arrived! Well, my player arrived one day early! :D I went right out to Best Buy and got "Million Dollar Baby". Right away I could see improvements over SD DVD (duh). But, more importantly, my wife could see the quality improvements. The black levels were noise free, the colors were both...

I agree on the titles they chose. I am hoping for some family oriented titles too. My wife did not want to buy any movie that we already had on DVD so that left me with few choices. The price premium is probably because: a) They can, b) less production, c) they feel this is a niche product...

Thanks! I can't wait to get it. FedEx is supposed to have it to my house by tomorrow. I will definately post when I can compare the two players (which should be right away!).

Thanks for the advice and coupons too!

Where is the best place to buy discs? Would you recommend Amazon, or Hastings, or Best Buy, or ?? Is there some internet based company that has most HD-DVD titles and sells them for a decent price? Seems like Amazon is pretty good. My player comes Wednesday! Thanks!

Got one! Thanks for the reply. I've been researching further and folks all seem to say the SD upconversion is very good. I was able to pick up a "clearance item" HD-XA1 from Vanns.com for $599 plus a 3 year warranty for another $29 all shipped free two-day! I could not pass it up. I emailed...

I would like to get the new Toshiba HD-AX1 but already use, and love, my Pioneer DV-59AVi. Would the Toshiba give me an equally stunning SD upconverted picture as my Pioneer? I use 720p via HDMI to my Sanyo Z3. I figure I could sell the Pioneer and offset the cost of the Toshiba if the...

I cannot see buying either one until some movies are released. Are these player-only machines? Any scoop on the studios acceptance of one or the other? EDIT: OK, I see the other stickies on movies. Thanks.