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But I can't play those in my Player can I?
But I can't play those in my Player can I?
According to the Amazon.co.uk page for the product it *is* "region free." The ST:TNG Complete Series set I purchased there a few months back is region free - and a bargain compared to the US release. Several posts on another forum site confirm it's a region free release. I keep dragging my feet on upgrading in spite of it having gotten down to ~$40 shipped a couple of months back (it's currently ~$48 shipped - less if your CC co. doesn't charge a forex fee).But I can't play those in my Player can I?
True, but it uses those "Mega-Cases" which *are* shelf friendly. I'll probably store the box and shelve the cases on my ST:TNG set and do the same with Enterprise when I cave and pick it up. Considering how good these, and TOS, look on BR I'm really wishing CBS/Paramount would remaster DS9 and Voyager for BR as well.I got the UK set for $40 a little while back. Have not regretted it for a second, except the box isn't shelf friendly.
Last time I inquired about DS9 HD the word was that either the market or the regime would have to radically change to make the multi-million dollar investment in a lackluster fan favorite even a realistic conversation. Let's hope one or both of those variables changes, but the more time passes, the less likely the remote possibilities are for either release.True, but it uses those "Mega-Cases" which *are* and shelf friendly. I'll probably store the box and shelve the cases on my ST:TNG set and do the same with Enterprise when I cave and pick it up. Considering how good these, and TOS, look on BR I'm really wishing CBS/Paramount would remaster DS9 and Voyager for BR as well.
Sadly agreed, and as you mention, the longer CBS waits, the less marketable the SD versions of DS9 and VOY become to the greater viewing public. At this point, probably the best we can ever hope for is an upscaled version of those shows eventually, since I can't see even CBS allowing two entire Star Trek television series (comprising some 350+ episodes) to sit un-rereleased in the vault forever, and not make any further money for the studio.Last time I inquired about DS9 HD the word was that either the market or the regime would have to radically change to make the multi-million dollar investment in a lackluster fan favorite even a realistic conversation. Let's hope one or both of those variables changes, but the more time passes, the less likely the remote possibilities are for either release.
Sad, because taken as a whole, those 175 episodes of DS9 represent IMHO the best Trek ever created.
I have always said I would buy upscaled versions of those series without hesitation, even if the live action and effects were both upscaled. No one will ever convince me those one-inch masters couldn't, as is, be transferred at a manageable cost and in a markedly better way with today's state of the art.Sadly agreed, and as you mention, the longer CBS waits, the less marketable the SD versions of DS9 and VOY become to the greater viewing public. At this point, probably the best we can ever hope for is an upscaled version of those shows eventually, since I can't see even CBS allowing two entire Star Trek television series (comprising some 350+ episodes) to sit un-rereleased in the vault forever, and not make any further money for the studio.
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I have always said I would buy upscaled versions of those series without hesitation, even if the live action and effects were both upscaled. No one will ever convince me those one-inch masters couldn't, as is, be transferred at a manageable cost and in a markedly better way with today's state of the art.
The BD's are totally worth it. This price equates to $30 per season. That's a steal. The bonus features are top notch. The only thing missing from the sets are episode trailers. It's a shame, but certainly not a deal breaker.
Yup, and for this very reason (along with a few other, currently-DVD-only shows, plus certain films like the ST:TMP Director's Edition) I keep two CRT televisions around, since DS9 in standard-def DVD viewed on an HDTV basically looks like a diseased cat's anus. With that setup, I can revisit DS9 and VOY anytime I like, though I definitely wish that CBS would just hurry up and perform some type of HD-futureproofing on those two shows, already.Certainly the lack of an HD presentation won't keep me away from revisiting DS9 or Voyager in the future.