Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Blu Ray DVD Shipping + Blu Ray Players
Amazon has started shipping the Blu Ray DVD CARS Ultimate pack so it arrives on its release day of Tuesday 11.10.2009.
If you did not pre-order, Target is offering it at the lowest price yet – $26.99* on Tuesday morning.
And of course, you can also pick up copies of UP & MONSTERS INC.
* I have not seen a Best Buy or WM ad for next week so they could price match or go lower – stay tuned.
Here is the full page video ad in case there are a few other movies you want.
Thanks for the early heads up “Chocolate SB.”
THE PLUGS
For some of you who are ready to take the plunge into buying a Blu Ray player, of course, you need a HDTV. And for the maximum picture quality, you’ll want to make sure you have an open HDMI port on your TV to receive the best digital audio & video signal from the Blu Ray player. Most TV’s have more than one so you are set – if you only have one, look for option B.
A lot of cable & sat boxes have a DVI out which is just as good so you can switch your cable/sat to DVI as hardly any Blu Ray players have a DVI out. And use the HDMI for the Blu Ray player.
But if you don’t have a DVI in or out, no biggie, you can send the signal from the Blu Ray player via the component cables (aka: YPbPr + audio). You do lose a skoosh of resolution but still a huge upgrade.
Yea, so much for making things easier, right?
Now to select a Blu Ray player.
Yes, you can always use price as a determining factor in get ‘er done and depending on the size of the HDTV, it may not matter much. If your HDTV is under 32″ – yea, any Blu Ray player will be fine – there are some below the $100 range and I’m sure they’re fine as long as your needs are not too great and your TV not to too large (aka: mother in law room 🙂 ).
The big difference between the Blu Ray players costing $100 and the ones closer to $200+ are they have either PROFILE 2.0 or BD-LIVE (same thing, different names) that allow you to access the special features on Blu Ray discs that are online and just as important, allow you to upgrade the software on the Blu Ray player.
AND those around $200 or more will often have BUILT IN WIFI so you don’t need to be next to your router or have to run a long cable.
So, if you want your Blu Ray player to be ready for 2010 and later, be sure it says PROFILE 2.0 or BD-LIVE in the specs. I believe all 2.0/BD-LIVE Blu Ray players have to have storage capabilities – at under $200, it’s a USB (stick) ready connector – so if you see a USB slot – you should be safe it’s 2.0 but double check.
Wireless WiFi is another feature worth making sure it’s built in.
So, yes, Black Friday is coming and there will be deals but this year, but I do not think a PROFILE 2.0/BD-LIVE Blu Ray player will fall below $150 and certainly not one with wireless wifi.
What other features should you look for in a Blu Ray player? I like Netflix streaming (available on LG, Samsung & some Sony models)… others offer Amazon streaming (Panasonic only I think).
Of course, as you scale up in price, you get better components, & better audio options when you stick with the main name brands.
If you’re looking for a high end player at a mid-tier price, check out the Oppo Blu Ray player.
Or if you think you want a Playstation3, it’s now even harder not to consider it with its recent price drop. For $299, you get a Sony PS3 AND a Blu Ray player (built in, of course) or if you consider you’ll be spending $200 to $250 for a 2.0 Blu Ray player, why not add a PS3 for less than $100?
Since it comes with a 120 GB hard drive, you don’t need a USB stick. It also has built in WiFi.
Well, technically, you will want to spend $20 for the remote and another controller but it’s definitely worth considering.
AND Netflix streaming has been added – accessible now with a free disc and internet access – later down the line, a software upgrade.
(The Xbox 360 & Wii also offer streaming but they do NOT play Blu Ray DVD discs).
Have fun!
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6 November 2009
53 Comments
Bluray Cars is the reason / last straw causing me to get a PS3 2 years ago
This will be my 2nd Blu-Ray copy,(blue McQ) and I still don’t have a player.
for someone who has this, i have a question:
It says Blu Ray + DVD. Is there a Blu Ray version plus a regular DVD version in the box? Thanks.
(MET: Yes, you get a DVD + a Blu Ray DVD + 2 CARS).
Best Buy has UP and Cars gift pack for 22.99 each if purchased on same recept! Starts Tuesday.
I actually saw these at Target this morning but they wouldn’t sell it until Tuesday. I’m not sure if it’s indicative of the quality for all, but the one I picked up and glanced at had noticeable flaws in the paint on the gold mcqueen.
I looked for them at two Targets today to see if they were put out early . .. . no such luck . . .. how may did you see??
many.. how many. . . LOL
The employee stocking merchandise had 3 or 4 on top of his cart. I asked if I could buy a few and he said that the register wouldn’t allow it until Tuesday the 10th.
As a UKian, it pains me to see stuff like this – bring back the old days of amazon when the .com was all there was and they would ship to the UK!
I want the gold lightning but trying to justify buying 2 movies I don’t need to get 1 car I need LOL. I own an old school 1982 19″ tv LOL, if its not broke why replace.
Keep the Cars, sell/trade the DVD.
I probably will buy it.
Awesome instructions on how to get a Blu-Ray set up; unfortunately, I tried about a month ago, and without professional help, it took me over a week, with many tense moments involved.
As for Cars, my DVD set hasn’t shipped yet, and I ordered it a couple of months ago on Amazon. 🙁 I’m hoping it goes out soon….
Guess I will be going to Target Tuesday morning…
The only thing I hate about the PS3 is that I can’t play my old games
like Abe’s Oddworld 1 and 2.
I think the 60 GB version played them but cost more and is older hardware now.
(MET: Yes, the first release was backwards compatible …).
The Original 20 GB and 60 GB systems were fully backwards compatible for both PS1 and PS2 games. This was driven by an actual chip on the board and would play 100% of the old games. They then removed the PS2 chip for all following versions but left the PS1 chip. The 80 GB Motor Storm bundle brought back PS2 compatibility, but it was driven by a software engine that only plays about 70% of your old PS2 games. If you can find a 60 GB version on Amazon, this is you best bet. You can then upgrade the hard drive to what ever size you want in about 20 minutes.
Thanks for all the info.
That helps me in my decision making.
I did see the regular BLURAY of CARS one day at a Best Buy playing
and yet I still don’t own a player, I’m quickly trying to figure out
how to switch my whole DVD library over to BLURAY all because of the
kick ass detail I was looking at.
I could not believe my eyes!
CARS looked unbelievable!
Oh, and I also have to save for that Samsung 46″ LED too.
The Samsung LED looks awesome. I wonder if there will be any good deals on it over Christmas.
I wouldn’t buy anything until I compared it to a Sony Bravia.
LED or LCD?
Since we are on the topic of HDTV’s – can anyone out there who is knowledgeable about tv’s tell me what you think of this brand/specs and price. It’s going on sale tomorrow morning at Walmart at 8am:
http://www.walmart.com/Sharp-52-LCD-HDTV-LC52SB57UN/ip/11070378
Thanks!
Teal048@aol.com
yeah don’t buy any TV from Walmart…. manufacturers use lower quality parts on TV’s sold through Walmart…. or at the very least get the extended warranty… $898 is a good price … better line up now….
Is that really true?
yes.
I have worked on the same model TV’s and they will have 2 entirely different power supplies and circuit boards. The Wally versions typically being of lesser quality. Of course now, it could be that way with all TV’s … everyone is cutting corners these days.
you can preorder the 4-disc UP and Monsters Inc. Blu-Rays through Amazon and get $10 off your order. Throw in another Disney Blu-ray(not the Cars collector pack unfortunately) and put in code “DISNEYBD” at checkout for another $10 off. So 3 disney blu-rays for roughly $42.
Target also has a coupon for $10 off if you buy Monsters inc and Up together.
http://offers.e-centives.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=CFU8eBZ0Lp0%2B5sCf44%2F81H4nHuzOLj0UKCIr66iikzg0jgaQ3L2%2F86wLCUORuFfT2iyIsuP2PFdDnLt76KtcOQ%3D%3D#
which can be combined with —
$8 off Monsters Inc. coupon:
Enter code 786936164886 at Disney Movie Rewards
Target coupon is on Page 3 by the way..
Is your new Avatar a Yellow Submarine?
That is better than what I was thinking!!! 😉
Ok, I cannot find where I enter a code in on the Disney Rewards site. Little help please.
Never mind, I found it.
its from a 80’s Saturday morning cartoon…
any guesses?
hmmm… guess not…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBQS1cgsEdU
1:29
The PS3 is a good compromise for anyone who needs a console as well and it’s one less box to connect!
Everyone, if you are considering a Blu Ray player, please consider the PS3. It is literally a desktop computer, just like you would order from Dell. All you need to do is load an operating system and you have just turned your mega powerful, super, blu ray gaming system into a home computer. I kid you not. It is one of the coolest electronic devices out there and it performs its core function of gaming better than any other system.
Sorry for the rant, I swear I don’t work for Sony. I spent $499 for my PS3 and I would do it again if I had to.
Totally agree! And we just got the Netflix disc today so now we can stream movies instantly instead of waiting for them to come in the mail. You sound like you work for Sony and I sound like I work for Netflix
(MET: Personally, I recommend everyone buying all three gaming systems 🙂 ).
You two need to do one of those 2:30am Infomercials together!
🙂
Not a rant at all. You are 100% correct. If we weren’t XBOX junkies already, we would pick up another PS3 to serve as our Blu-ray in the living room. The fact that I already have one in my “man cave” of a basement that only gets used for Blu-Ray playing already doesn’t help. 🙂 I think we have decided on one of the wireless LG models for the living room only because we are getting an amazing deal on it and I can’t justify a 4th gaming system (even if it is a little more than $100 over the great deal we are getting on the LG). … and yes, same functionality with the new networked/wireless LG players as far as NetFlix, so a win win.
Yes. If anybody is thinking on buying a Bluray Player… Buy a PS3. Best on the market.
The PS3 is only $299.00 now and they are the greatest for all you get with it. It has a 120GB hard drive and you can download movies to it and much more. 🙂
funny… my husband used all those lines to be able to get the PS3… despite my better judgement… “oh it’s way better!” “it goes a lot faster!” “it’s the best there is!”
And folks, it really is better. 🙂
Dang, I just ordered on Amazon today, ptthhhhtttt!
(MET: Well, with sales tax … it’s pretty close …).
YOu can probably still cancel the order on Amazon … maybe ???
I had to delete the Mater Saves Christmas book from my Amazon order, since Aiden saw it in the store and “had to have it” – and that was 3 or 4 days after I placed the Amazon order.
Nice info on Target, MET! I wish I hadn’t alredy ordered on Amazon FIRST!!! 🙂
What a TURD!
Kidding, Kidding!! (but I couldn’t resist!)
Simultaneous posting is for the birds… 😉
Birds of a feather, posts together! 😀
Looks like I’ll be late to work on Tuesday!!
and the winner is……
John in Missouri!!!
and the FIRST Loser is…..
Eric!!!
just call them ask them to hold it
My thoughts EXACTLY!!! I wonder how MANY they may have . . . 2 . .. 20 . . .. 200?!?!? 🙂
If something is in the ad they are not suppose to put it on hold. Some will but most won’t.