BBC's Planet Earth DVD Boxed Set: Now Available

[marvel]

Hi everyone,

I dropped by Astrovision this afternoon and saw a copy of the Planet Earth 5 disc DVD , it's being sold at P1500.

Anyone of you bought it? How was it? I'm contemplating whether to buy it here or thru Amazon at $54.99.

Kindly let me know. Thanks!

[techdude]

Never thought they release that here. Given that the r1 is also five discs, I think it's probably identical. Kind of like House MD; Probably local dvd9. Still, a great buy at 1500.

[charlie 669]

That's cheap, saw a bluray being sold for 5,000 pesos at mega mall. For 1,500 ok na.

[techdude]

Confirmed as DVD9s.  Probably locally minted.  Initial impression is that it is identical in content to R1. It includes the extra Planet Earth - The Future episode that's exclusive to DVD format.

Very good value at 1500.  It's nice, that magnavision release this as a set instead of piecemeal (then rebundling it as a set) as it has done with other BBC documentaries.

Here's hoping this sell well enough that they will release other BBC titles like Blue Planet and Earth Story.

[techdude]

That's cheap, saw a bluray being sold for 5,000 pesos at mega mall. For 1,500 ok na.

Yes, but those with proper equipment (big 40" or more TVs), should still consider bluray.  The DVD's PQ is compromised in certain spots.  The compression used by BBC is far from perfect, good enough for small screens but discernible on my 32".  R1/R3 suffers the same problem, not enough to dampen Planet earth's majestic scope and views but discernible nevertheless...

[Mr. Hankey]

This is included in the March 12-14 Astro V-Mall Sale. It has a 300 peso discount, so it's down to 1200.

Great buy at that price!

[allanmandy]

Saw this at Astro SM Makati (but not discounted to Php 1200). I didn't like the box it's enclosed in. But I find it cute how the spine artwork of the 5 discs reveal a panda.

[marvel]

After waiting for days, I've finally bought my copy. I'm enjoying it very much.

[Mr. Hankey]

For those who haven't purchased this title, Atticus is reporting he was able to buy it for only 600 pesos at Music One in Makati.

Run, don't walk! 

Edited to add: Someone check this out today, and the item was apparently mispriced. Sorry, too late to run!

[JAQY888]

Yes, but those with proper equipment (big 40" or more TVs), should still consider bluray.  The DVD's PQ is compromised in certain spots.  The compression used by BBC is far from perfect, good enough for small screens but discernible on my 32".  R1/R3 suffers the same problem, not enough to dampen Planet earth's majestic scope and views but discernible nevertheless...

Thanks for that info sir. (Was not able to purchase the DVD version 'coz a friend of mine got the last set at O GB1 last Friday.) Price was irresistable though, at P999. But with Atticus' report of a boxset at P600.00 from M1, buti na lang last set na yun sa O (.... sorry James, heheheh)

[techdude]

Wow! Php 600 is super cheap for a new release.  I know of a friend who got it at Php 1500. 

It's deep discount like these, so soon after release, that make people have second thought about buying any new 695 or 550 titles, no matter how desirable it is...

[JT]

Hi everyone,

I dropped by Astrovision this afternoon and saw a copy of the Planet Earth 5 disc DVD , it's being sold at P1500.

Anyone of you bought it? How was it? I'm contemplating whether to buy it here or thru Amazon at $54.99.

Kindly let me know. Thanks!

This is truly worth it.  The scenes are spectacular.

[dvdlover]

went to Music One Makati this afternoon. the sales girl told me they sold Planet Earth P600 by mistake. sayang di ako nakabili.  O well, better luck next time.

[techdude]

It's still a good buy even at Php 1500.  Eventhough, it's price will surely drop after a few months. 

[Atticus]

went to Music One Makati this afternoon. the sales girl told me they sold Planet Earth P600 by mistake. sayang di ako nakabili.  O well, better luck next time.

Wow, so it was really mispriced.  Hope that they make a similar mistake on the next sale.

[RastaSega]

where is it @ P999?

[JAQY888]

Hope that they make a similar mistake on the next sale.

Sana nga bro, sana....... hehehehe     

[Toslink]

Got a copy 3mos ago pa R1 5disc set... very nice PQ and Sounds! DD5.1  After watching the whole set sarap gawing background movie while listing to music! nakaka-relax

[jerix]

PQ review please ...tnx 

[Funktopuss]

PQ review please ...tnx 

PQ is EXCELLENT!!! now go buy it, watch it and save our beautiful world.

[Mr. Hankey]

PQ review please ...tnx 

Yes, but those with proper equipment (big 40" or more TVs), should still consider bluray.  The DVD's PQ is compromised in certain spots.  The compression used by BBC is far from perfect, good enough for small screens but discernible on my 32".  R1/R3 suffers the same problem, not enough to dampen Planet earth's majestic scope and views but discernible nevertheless...

[jerix]

ok thanks for your review -- m still waiting for my bluray copy but will try the r3 meantime. 

[firewired]

If you're going to buy only 1 documentary series this year, it should be this one. If you've never bought one before, start with Planet Earth. It's exquisite, it's moving, and it's very, very timely.

[aHobbit]

If you're going to buy only 1 documentary series this year, it should be this one. If you've never bought one before, start with Planet Earth. It's exquisite, it's moving, and it's very, very timely.

How much is it now sir?

[Quitacet]

The original is narrated by David Attenborough. I read the American version is narrated by Sigourney Weaver.

Which one is this? I hope it's by Attenborough.

[Mr. Hankey]

The locally-released version is the Attenborough version.

Both versions are available on R1. The Sigourney Weaver version is also edited, with some scenes shorter than in the complete version.

[techdude]

I think the BBC one (R1, R3 available) is Attenborough while the Discovery version (R1 only) is Weaver.

[Quitacet]

At any rate I'm glad the R3 is the Attenborough-narrated version. I really admire the man. I grew up with his LIFE series and old Planet Earth series in Channel 9 in the 80s.


NOw the question is: Meron pa ba nito sa mga video stores. matagal ako nawala sa sirkulasyon e.

[JAQY888]

NOw the question is: Meron pa ba nito sa mga video stores. matagal ako nawala sa sirkulasyon e.

Yup, the boxset is still available at M1 in Greenbelt and at Astro Megamall. Regular priced though... P1.5K. It was at 50% off during the last Astro sale.   

[Quitacet]

Whoah. It went down to P750?

Damn, I missed it.