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'Star Trek' DVD and Blu-ray Exclusives Checklist
Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 12:50 PM ETTags: Paramount, Amazon , Best Buy (all tags)
With so many retailer exclusives for J.J. Abrams' reboot of 'Star Trek' releasing November 17, High Def Digest has put together a checklist so you can find the right one for you.
It seems the 'Star Trek' exclusives are breeding faster than a pair of tribbles, so to make things a bit easier for our readers we've gathered the North American variants all in one place:
USA
Hollywood Video - Rent/Buy any Star Trek DVD and be entered to win an autographed poster of Uhura (Zoe Saldana).
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Transworld (FYE/Coconuts/Suncoast) - Collectible Steelbook packaging.
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Best Buy - Collectible Gift Set with four pack of badge pins.
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CVS - Consumer Offer. Buy $15 (or more) in itunes gift cards and get the DVD (single disc) for only $9.99 (First week only).
Target - Limited Edition Collectible Starship Enterprise Packaging on both 2-Disc DVD and 3-Disc Blu-ray.
Amazon.com - Star Trek Limited Edition Replica Gift Set (Three-Disc + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray].
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CANADA
Best Buy Canada - 3-Disc Special Edition Blu-Ray Collectible packaging – Easily assembles to become a Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise DVD Package! (same as Target in the US).
Future Shop - Exclusive 2-Disc Steelbook Edition and 3-Disc Blu-Ray Steelbook Edition.
HMV - Limited Edition Blu-Ray Gift Set – includes Star Trek 3-Disc Blu-Ray set with Digital copy and Four Replica Starfleet Division Badges.
Wal-Mart Canada - Exclusive Lenticular o-sleeve package on the Star Trek 2 disc DVD.
You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 17.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Star Trek (2009) (Blu-ray)
Toshiba’s BDX2000 Blu-ray Player Hits Best Buy
Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Toshiba, Best Buy (all tags)
At long last Toshiba has a Blu-ray player on store shelves, at $50 cheaper than announced.
Toshiba’s BDX2000 isn’t an especially unique Blu-ray player, but the circumstances around its creation and release certainly were. Toshiba of course was the driving force behind HD-DVD, and a long time Blu-ray holdout. After the end of the format war, Toshiba made a lot of statements that downplayed the importance of Blu-ray, but as time went on, the Blu-ray market became too strong to ignore.
That brings us to the BDX2000 Blu-ray player, spotted at Best Buy for $199.99. It features a 1080p resolution and is BD Live capable. The BDX2000 decodes Dobly True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and features 7.1 channel audio output through HDMI. There aren’t any streaming services to speak of, just what looks to be a pretty good Blu-ray player.
Toshiba’s official website states a November release date, but user submitted photos indicate that at least a few Best Buy stores have this on the shelves now.
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Best Buy and Netflix Announce Insignia Partnership
Wed Oct 21, 2009 at 06:00 PM ETTags: Best Buy, Insignia, Netflix (all tags)
In the increasingly competitive HDTV market, functionality seems to be key in nabbing sales. To that end, Best Buy will be integrating Netflix functionality into their Insignia Blu-ray players.
The ever popular Netflix streaming program seems to be a feather in the cap of any piece of electronics that allows consumers access, and manufacturers are taking note. The Insignia Advanced Series and Insignia Connected Blu-ray players from Best Buy will both feature Netflix functionality.
The soon to be released WiFi ready Advanced (model NS-WBRDVD) has an MSRP of $249, but is selling at $199 on Best Buy’s site at press time. Currently available, the Insignia Connected player (model: NS-BRDVD3) runs $179 and streams via an Ethernet connection. While the Insignia Advanced BD player will run Netflix out of the box, the Insignia Connected player will require a firmware update.
Interestingly, as Best Buy has a stake not only in the sale of their Blu-ray players, but in the sale of Blu-ray discs, this may be an indicator of a change in the marketplace. More likely though, Best Buy simply wants to make sure that Insignia Blu-ray players leave the shelves quickly this holiday season.
Source: Press Release
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HDD Cool Stuff: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Blu-ray Gift Set Exclusive at Best Buy
Thu Oct 01, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Paramount, Best Buy (all tags)
There's more than meets the eye with Michael Bay's explosive blockbuster at Best Buy.
Transformers fans will find a 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Blu-ray exclusive at the mega electronics retailer.
The 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' gift set will include the Blu-ray disc as well as an Optimus Prime miniature bust collectible and $50.00 gift card for sideshowcollectibles.com.
The current price for this gift set is $46.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 20.
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- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Blu-ray)
Best Buy Details Insignia Blu-ray HDTV Combos
Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Best Buy, Insignia, High-Def Retailing (all tags)
Retail giant Best Buy has released details on their upcoming Insignia brand Blu-ray player HDTV combos. At $599.99, they run a scant $100 more than the equivalent drive free model.
Insignia isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking of home theater products, but it will almost certainly be on the lips of those searching for a cheap way to get into high definition this holiday season. Best Buy’s 32” Insignia HDTV/Blu-ray combo features everything that the $499 drive free model does, plus a Blu-ray player, at a price of $599.
The display is Full HD, and features a contrast ratio of 4000:1. Insignia’s new set also features a pair of HDMI inputs as well as ins for composite, component and PC. The set also features an Ethernet port that “lets you connect your TV to your home network” according to Best Buy’s site.
Little information on the Blu-ray drive is available, and the site specifications appear to be off, as the section detailing the built in player states a DVD player, rather than Blu-ray.
The Insignia Blu-ray HDTV combo has not been dated, but it can certainly be expected before the holiday shopping season kicks in.
Source: Best Buy
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HDD Cool Stuff: 'Wolverine' Blu-ray Gift Set Exclusive at Best Buy
Fri Sep 11, 2009 at 02:30 PM ETTags: Best Buy, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
Mutant fans will find an 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Blu-ray exclusive at Best Buy.
The 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine Gift Set' will include the Blu-ray disc as well as a Wolverine miniature bust collectible.
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The current price for this gift set is $42.99 and $59.99 in Canada.
You can find the latest specs for 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 15.
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- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Blu-ray)
Best Buy Given Head Start In Blu-ray Sales
Tue Sep 01, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Universal, Best Buy (all tags)
Like Blu-ray? Get used to liking Best Buy
In a deal with Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Best Buy has secured an exclusive window of sales for Blu-ray releases of both “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz”. Both were released at Best Buy stores nationwide on August 25th, but won’t be available in other locations until at least September 22nd.
Similarly, “Grace”, from Starz Entertainment, has been available at Best Buy stores on Blu-ray since August 25th, but won’t be available elsewhere until September 15th. Interestingly enough, the exclusivity only seems to apply to Blu-ray, as “Grace” is available on DVD at other locations.
No comments are available from either studio on the deals at this time, but Susanne Ault of Video Business surmises that the Universal offerings, both staring cult sensation Simon Pegg may be just the films to gear specifically towards Best Buy’s target audience. She writes, “The chain’s key fanboy consumer demographic also matches well with the cult hit status of [the films].”
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'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz' Blu-rays a Month Early at Best Buy (UPDATED)
Tue Aug 25, 2009 at 07:30 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal, Best Buy, High-Def Retailing (all tags)
Reader photos are the proof in the pudding! AVAILABLE NOW!
'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz,' both slated for Blu-ray release on September 22, are available a month early as Best Buy exclusives!
We weren't sure if it was a typo when the Best Buy website listed the title as available for purchase today for $19.99 (suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98), but thanks to this photo from Nintendo Tim, we know the deal and the date are for real!
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You can find the latest specs for 'Shaun of the Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 22.
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- Shaun of the Dead (Blu-ray)
Best Buy Christens 'Star Trek' Gift Set Exclusive
Wed Jul 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Paramount, Best Buy (all tags)
Best Buy is offering an exclusive gift set for the upcoming 'Star Trek' Blu-ray release.
The 'Star Trek: Gift Set' will be available on November 17.
This exclusive product will not only contain the 3-disc 'Star Trek' Blu-ray, it will also include four collectible replica Starfleet Division badges as worn by the U.S.S. Enterprise command crew.
Only a very small image of the gift set has been released so far on the electronics retailer's website:
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You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 17.
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- Star Trek (2009) (Blu-ray)
Best Buy to Offer Exclusive 'Transformers' Prequel Comic
Mon Jun 22, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: High Def Deals, Best Buy (all tags)
Specially-marked DVDs and Blu-rays will contain an exclusive 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' prequel comic available only at Best Buy.
Beginning June 21, Best Buy will be offering an on-package 'Transformers: Defiance' comic book prequel to 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' hitting theatres on June 24.
While supplies last, the offer will be available on all 'Transformers,' 'Eagle Eye,' and 'Disturbia' DVDs and Blu-rays. Each product will also contain special codes unlocking content for the new film.
The content will include Behind the scenes video from 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' video game (featuring interviews with Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, and Peter Cullen discussing their voice recording experience for the game, plus game footage!), behind the scenes footage of Linkin Park during the making of the video for “New Divide”, digital comic of IDW’s “Alliance” -- the first prequel to the upcoming Transformers movie. “Alliance” readers will learn more about what happened to SECTOR SEVEN, what happened to the AUTOBOTS and why their war on our planet is far from over, and more!
We also have a sneak peak of the front and back cover of the comic book:
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Transformers (2007) (Blu-ray)
- Eagle Eye (Blu-ray)
- Disturbia (Blu-ray)
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