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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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- Star Trek [2009] (Blu-ray)
Best Buy to Embed CinemaNow on Most Connected Devices
Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Best Buy, Industry Trends, High-Def Retailing (all tags)
No, we’re not just talking about Dynex or Insignia here, Best Buy announced today that they’ll be embedding the Roxio CinemaNow service into nearly all capable devices sold in their stores, in a variety of brands. Oh, and there’s more.
The move will effect more than just Blu-ray players and HDTVs, as the CinemaNow digital distribution service will be embedded into not only the usual suspects but set-top boxes, personal media players, and even mobile phones. From what we’ve heard, essentially anything that can play video and connect to the internet.
So with a majority of the hardware purchased from Best Buy set to offer up the digital rental and purchasing service CinemaNow, what’s next? And how exactly does this aggressive move towards digital distribution benefit Best Buy?
Best Buy’s Chris Homeister has the answers. “We’re going into this business in a big way,” he states. “The idea is to let consumers pay once for a DVD and then eventually be able to play it on any device.” This would mean, essentially, that a DVD purchase from Best Buy or BestBuy.com would translate into digital rights for the same content.
Best Buy hopes that the inclusion of the service and the future availability of same day digital copies will create loyalty to the brand from consumers who tend to be increasingly concerned with bargain hunting.
Of course, an advertising and educational campaign is sure to follow, explaining to consumers exactly what they’re getting and how it benefits them. As Dave Habiger of Sonic Solutions puts it, “With Best Buy's ability to drive in-store promotion and education, consumers will come to quickly understand and appreciate the convenience, flexibility, and control that digitally-delivered video entertainment affords them.”
Source: Yahoo News
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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Best Buy Wants To Upgrade Your Old “Scary” Technology
Thu Oct 08, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Best Buy (all tags)
Well, sort of. Best Buy is running a contest to find the person with the oldest, most broken down home theater system and is offering a full makeover as a reward. The downside? It’s all Insignia gear, except for the stuff that’s Rocketfish.
You can find more information at ScaryTechnology.com but the essential information is this: if you have old crap, Best Buy wants to see it, and they want to upgrade it. Simply take a picture of your insanely large cellular phone from the late 80s, or that record player that doesn’t do LPs or EPs, just your grandfather’s old collection of 78s, or even that old PC with a turbo button and a tape drive, and then upload the picture to Best Buy’s site.
The top prize for the contest is an Insignia home theater package which includes a Rocketfish Wireless Home Audio System, an Insignia Blu-ray Player, and Insignia 1080p camcorder, and a $2,500 gift card to spend on “additional Insignia HT gear and Geek Squad Installation.” First and second runner up get gift cards as well, but without suggestions on what to spend it on.
Source: Best Buy
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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)
MORE HIGH-DEF DISC NEWS TAGGED "BEST BUY":
- Sony and Best Buy Join Forces on ATLUS Audio Line Aug 20, 2009
- Best Buy Christens 'Star Trek' Gift Set Exclusive Jul 29, 2009
- TiVo and Best Buy Hook Up – The DVR-TV combo is born Jul 10, 2009
- Best Buy to Offer Exclusive 'Transformers' Prequel Comic Jun 22, 2009
- Free Blu-ray Movie Offer at BestBuy.com Apr 15, 2009
- Let There Be 'Twilight,' But Just For Best Buy and Target Jan 23, 2009
- Best Buy Offers $100 Blu-ray Player, But There's A Twist Oct 22, 2008
- Best Buy Offers $100 Blu-ray Player, But There's A Twist Oct 22, 2008
- Best Buy Offers 2 for $25 Blu-ray Promotion Online Jun 16, 2008
- Best Buy Offers $50 Gift Cards To HD DVD Buyers Mar 19, 2008
- HD DVD Group Responds to Netflix, Best Buy News Feb 12, 2008
- Best Buy to Recommend Blu-ray over HD DVD Feb 11, 2008
- Best Buy to Offer Exclusive 'Justin Timberlake: Live' Blu-ray Jan 10, 2008
- New 3-For-2 Deal on HD DVDs at Best Buy Dec 23, 2007
- Sony Blu-ray Player Dips Below $300 Mark (UPDATED) Dec 17, 2007
- Best Buy Goes BOGO For HD DVD, Blu-ray Dec 16, 2007
- Best Buy Offers Three-Disc HD DVD "Starter Packs" Dec 10, 2007
- $299 Samsung Player Sets New Low Price Record For Blu-ray (UPDATED) Dec 09, 2007
- Report: Weekend Toshiba HD DVD Player Sales Top 90,000 Nov 07, 2007
- Best Buy Drops Toshiba HD DVD Player to $99; Supplies Very Limited Nov 01, 2007
- Free 'Heroes' HD DVD Bundled With Xbox 360 Add-On Oct 22, 2007
- Retailers Offer Two-For-One Deal on Select Disney Blu-ray Discs Oct 15, 2007
- Report: Best Buy Sells Most Blu-ray, HD DVD Titles Oct 08, 2007
- Nine Free HD DVDs With Toshiba HD DVD Player at Best Buy Oct 02, 2007
- Best Buy Survey: Consumers Still Confused About HD Sep 27, 2007
- Best Buy Offers Dual-Format LG Player With Ten Free HD DVD, Blu-ray Discs Jul 27, 2007
- 'Spider-Man 3' Exclusive Preview Hits Blu-ray May 01, 2007
- Microsoft, Comedy Central Team Up for 'South Park' Xbox 360 HD DVD Exclusive Mar 06, 2007
- Toshiba, Retailers Spin Strong First-Week HD-DVD Player Sales Apr 26, 2006
- Early Adopters Report Retail Leaks of First HD-DVD Players, Discs Apr 17, 2006
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