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DVD Forum => DVD Releases and Reviews => Region 3 => Topic started by: deluxe on Jun 29, 2005 at 08:53 PM
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Hey guys, did you noticed many of magna's title are now priced P299. This is good but expect the package as poor quality.
I have only one comment on this, and based on my judgement, these dvds are very very poor quality, it's a near-pirated product. I approached saleslady and she said "para daw affordable" I don't know if this works.
If you include this on your pirated collection, you cannot recognize it anymore (but please do not attempt) bahala kayo :D
Some titles I remember:
Gladiator
Bad Boys 2 (single disk nalang)
Charles Angels
Terminator 3
Many more...
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All of the above titles are all single-discs. Magna removed the 2nd disc and lowered the price to P299. At 1st glance, parang ang gandang tingnan but when I checked single disc nga lang. Iyong bonus features ng Spider-man eh iyon lang makikita sa Disc 1 ng 2-disc edition. I wonder why they can't follow Warner's lead? P350 for the 2-discs and Warner's P299 single-discs are packaged the same as before. Walang pinagbago. Despite some inconstancies with some Warner titles like the Constantine DE, I still have to commend Warner for providing budget consumers with budget prices without compromising quality. :)
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Also saw some at astro and spectra. What is magnavision is trying to prove anyway? It’s the worst packaging that I’ve seen. Mura sana at 299. And only single disc. I’ll go for Warner 2 disc SE at 350.
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I saw these today, as well. I didn't buy any, though, since for me, the main attraction of buying original discs are special features. Yes, even more than "not stealing intellectual property" or "doing the right thing." ;)
From the jackets, these look like counterparts of the C-Interactive titles, with one big exception: since they do not include all the special features, I think the main feature would look okay on a DVD-5. I'm just guessing that's the case... I don't know for sure if that's how these titles were encoded, since like I said... I don't think I'll ever buy one of these "budget releases" at that price.
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I saw several 299 dvds from sony pictures, badboys2, MIIB, spiderman, 50firstdates among others, i almost bought a few titles but upon close inspection, i noticed that these are newly produced dvds, artwork is not that clear and almost no extra features :( i had to let them go
they looked like the 299 c-inter releases ???
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I saw several 299 dvds from sony pictures, badboys2, MIIB, spiderman, 50firstdates among others, i almost bought a few titles but upon close inspection, i noticed that these are newly produced dvds, artwork is not that clear and almost no extra features :( i had to let them go
they looked like the 299 c-inter releases ???
Oops did not check since I was in a hurry. Bought Badboys2 & Spiderman :(
Buti na lang at least nakabili ako ng Enter the Dragon. Was looking for THX 1138 pero wala stock.
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;D ;D ;D
ang malamang na bibili lang ng mga to eh yung hanap lang eh mapanood lang talaga yung movie and they are not after the extras.
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I wonder if Magna are consulting their target market before they do stunts like this one?
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;D I saw the 299 dvds at Rockwell. Eto lang masasabi ko...NAKAKASUKA!!
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;D ;D ;D
ang malamang na bibili lang ng mga to eh yung hanap lang eh mapanood lang talaga yung movie and they are not after the extras.
Kung gusto ko lang mapanood ang movie, bakit naman ako gagasta ng P299?
P75 siguro, puwede pa. (May extras pa nga yung tig-P75 , e) ;D ;D ;D
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I saw several 299 dvds from sony pictures, badboys2, MIIB, spiderman, 50firstdates among others, i almost bought a few titles but upon close inspection, i noticed that these are newly produced dvds, artwork is not that clear and almost no extra features :( i had to let them go
they looked like the 299 c-inter releases ???
saw those dvds. paghawak ko nde talaga mukhang orig. sayang pera. you're better off with pirated if ganito lng yung orig na dvds.
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saw those dvds. paghawak ko nde talaga mukhang orig. sayang pera. you're better off with pirated if ganito lng yung orig na dvds.
right... i got duped in buying spiderman.. these releases are really ugly... couldnt tell the difference from the pi ones :(
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right... i got duped in buying spiderman.. these releases are really ugly... couldnt tell the difference from the pi ones :(
bought spiderman thinking that it is just like the I-Robot sale. My fault, since I did not really check just picked it up from the shelf. I watched the movie this morning and even the picture and sound is not that great :(
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bought spiderman thinking that it is just like the I-Robot sale. My fault, since I did not really check just picked it up from the shelf. I watched the movie this morning and even the picture and sound is not that great :(
Are these AWS and just single disc releases?
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Could any of you check if this Spiderman version is dual sided or just single sided? Just look at the middle ring in the back of the DVD disc. If it has 2 bar code, it's dual sided. If it only has one bar code, it's single-sided.
Maybe you guys are just imagining things?
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Could any of you check if this Spiderman version is dual sided or just single sided? Just look at the middle ring in the back of the DVD disc. If it has 2 bar code, it's dual sided. If it only has one bar code, it's single-sided.
Maybe you guys are just imagining things?
You might be right, although I still feel the video is not that good. Checked the back of disc one (1) bar code and across it "Spiderman the movie DVD5" . DVD case it says Dual Layer. ???
Single Disc only ;)
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Well that sucks. Single-layer lang ang Spiderman? It's a 2 hour movie. That means no bonus material.
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Well that sucks. Single-layer lang ang Spiderman? It's a 2 hour movie. That means no bonus material.
Yup no bonus material.
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The price is not a good catch saw the titles last Friday. If the R1 you can buy on-line at P600 bucks then go for it.
Jeez....even though I'm blind I'll not buy those dvds.....ill just buy my dough for groceries.
How low can you go? Wake up Magnavision!
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^ but are there region 3 dual-layer Spiderman available? I haven't seen them. I went to Tower Records and Astro at Glorietta this afternoon. I saw some P299 DVDs I haven't seen before. I bought Resident Evil Apocalypse for P299. It's single-layer disc with no bonus material except for commentaries and previews, both widescreen and fullscreen mode were included. I saw Riddick for P299 too and I almost bought it except the front cover says "FULL SCREEN" edition. What a waste.
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^ but are there region 3 dual-layer Spiderman available? I haven't seen them.
From what I know, some stores chose to pull out the old stocks of the dual-layer two-disc edition, since they felt it would be hard to explain to some buyers why the same title would be selling for two different prices. I guess most regular buyers aren't as DVD savvy as your average PinoyDVD member. :)
Your best option would be to ask. You may still find copies, but at the old, higher price.
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i own peter pan and a few good men (the nicely packaged ones on "scavano" casing or something to that name) i bought them for 333 during the previous sales. compared to the new releases priced at 299... just add 34 pesos and you get great picture quality, packaging is nice, complete with features. As for the moderately re-priced titles... id rather not comment.
i suggest check it first carefully before buying. and wait for the "rare-3 day-one store" Sale instead.
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Hey guys, did you noticed many of magna's title are now priced P299. This is good but expect the package as poor quality.
Some titles I remember:
Gladiator
Many more...
are they selling gladiator for 299? >:( i bought this P750 on it's first day of release months ago
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No, this is the single-disc DVD5 version of Gladiator. You probably have the 2-disc release? Magnavision is releasing value-priced versions of some of their titles to accommodate viewers who are interested in the film but not necessarily the special features. Hong Kong and China have similar editions available also.
For the DVD collectors, Magnavision will also be releasing the 3-disc Gladiator Extended Edition next month.
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For the DVD collectors, Magnavision will also be releasing the 3-disc Gladiator Extended Edition next month.
This is good news sir firewired. Hopefully it will have the same packaging as the R1 at a good price. ;D
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Do you guys think that I can return/upgrade the titles (Spiderman & Badboys II) that I bought from them since the case says its dual layer while the actual disc is DVD 5 ???
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Probably. They may ask you to just choose alternative titles though instead of offering you a cash refund.
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No, this is the single-disc DVD5 version of Gladiator. You probably have the 2-disc release? Magnavision is releasing value-priced versions of some of their titles to accommodate viewers who are interested in the film but not necessarily the special features. Hong Kong and China have similar editions available also.
For the DVD collectors, Magnavision will also be releasing the 3-disc Gladiator Extended Edition next month.
I have the single disc version which they recently released sometime May 2005.
I hope they're not selling this for 299 or i will kill myself for buying it Php 750 >:(
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Probably. They may ask you to just choose alternative titles though instead of offering you a cash refund.
called astro just now and they said puwede ko daw upgrade :)
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Do you guys think that I can return/upgrade the titles (Spiderman & Badboys II) that I bought from them since the case says its dual layer while the actual disc is DVD 5 ???
Bad Boys 2 (2 disc) is selling for 299 at Videocity Alabang Town Center. You may want to check it out.
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wala ba nag mo monitor from magna sa thread na to?
they are now the second worse distributor in the country, c-interactive being the worst.
well at least c-interactive is trying to improve.
ang magna, pabaliktad ang urong.
baka maunahan pa ng c -inte ractive ang magna nyan....
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Do you guys think that I can return/upgrade the titles (Spiderman & Badboys II) that I bought from them since the case says its dual layer while the actual disc is DVD 5 ???
si Susan Roces na nga ang nagsabi.."ang sinungaling ay kapatid ng Magna..vision!?"
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Turns out they've been monitoring this thread. The way I understand it, the 1-disc DVD5 versions are fully licensed from the studios and are meant to appeal to the market segment that's still VCD-centric and doesn't put a premium on extras. Mukhang di pang PinoyDVD. The 2-disc versions will continue to be available starting at Php375 all the way up to Php850. They're looking into alternate packaging/labels and prominent disclaimers to make sure that discriminating buyers understand the difference(s).
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i wonder if the international studios have seen how magna packages their products!!! haha
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si Susan Roces na nga ang nagsabi.."ang sinungaling ay kapatid ng Magna..vision!?"
i didnt get this joke man!
been out of the country for too long!
DAMN! >:(
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Bad Boys 2 2 disc ed mukhang nagkaubusan na din. Ingat lang mga nakikita ko kase ngayon single disc ed ng bad boys 2 for 299.
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i didnt get this joke man!
been out of the country for too long!
d**n! >:(
;D ;D ;D
"May kasabihan tayong mga Pilipino - Ang sinungaling ay kapatid ng magnanakaw!"
News, June 30, 2005: http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/hl/hl102303.htm
You don't have to be in the country. Just read online Philippine newspapers and pinoydvd big talk and small talk. :D :D :D
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Bad Boys 2 2 disc ed mukhang nagkaubusan na din. Ingat lang mga nakikita ko kase ngayon single disc ed ng bad boys 2 for 299.
badboys2 2 disc ed is a magnavision release di ba? (not a viva), there was confusion also at astro cyberzone sm north, i called them twice to ask if the 2 disc ed is included, as earlier mentioned in this thread, they affirmed. when i got there it was priced P999, they are giving me the budget edition for 299. i got pissed >:( and walked away
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As for Magnavision, I don't know what happened to them. They started releasing those awful P299 versions. Even their latest releases such as Hitch are priced P475 but packaged in DVD5 just like their P299 counterparts. Seems like a major marketing blunder.
Sorry, out of topic, but I noticed there are two versions of Hitch on sale. The P475 versions which appears to be of the same quality DVD5 as the Magna P299 titles and the imported P895 version which looks like it is a DVD9.
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Sorry, out of topic, but I noticed there are two versions of Hitch on sale. The P475 versions which appears to be of the same quality DVD5 as the Magna P299 titles and the imported P895 version which looks like it is a DVD9.
the 475 version is one of the "budget dvds", as they call it in astroplus mega
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badboys2 2 disc ed is a magnavision release di ba? (not a viva), there was confusion also at astro cyberzone sm north, i called them twice to ask if the 2 disc ed is included, as earlier mentioned in this thread, they affirmed. when i got there it was priced P999, they are giving me the budget edition for 299. i got pissed >:( and walked away
I suggest everyone here in Pinoydvd should boycott all these budget edition. If you guys buy them, we'll up with more budget crap while the regular version will stay expensive. Just like those idiotic "full screen version" that's been popping up lately.
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I suggest everyone here in Pinoydvd should boycott all these budget edition. If you guys buy them, we'll up with more budget crap while the regular version will stay expensive. Just like those idiotic "full screen version" that's been popping up lately.
i totally agree with this one
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I support this idea. We should make members and other consumers aware that the local market is being flooded with these crap releases. I think we should start with a list of the offending the titles, both the foolscreen discs and the single disc, dvd 5 re-releases. Better pa sana if we could get pictures.
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These cheap releases look cheap. You get what you pay for. Parang piratang legal ang dating. Sorry, mods. ;D
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P299 or P350 is still much too expensive for these. But at P80, won't complain. DVD-5 lang pala.
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we should conitinue the boycott issue at the magna thread sa "R3"
i agree with this. problema, mas madami pa din siguro bibili nitong crap edition either by accident or out of ignorance.
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hehe tnx. too busy with pinoydvd and emailing with the wifey. no time na to read the news.
anyways, going back to topic...
some members were suggesting a boycott of the budget editions. good idea!
pero marami pa din maloloko dun sa edition na yun kase mura. especially those that arent membrs of pinoydvd.
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No offense, but the people Magna tries to attract with their P299 budget DVD5 are the ones who will buy p|rated dvds anyway. If they can't afford P350, then what makes you think P299 is the "sweet spot" price? It's idiotic marketing strategy. I know a guy at work who is a casual movie enthusiasts, and he would rather buy the P99 non-p|rated VCDs than buy the p|rated DVD version. P99 VCD is the sweet spot the massa buys. The people who can pay P299 for a DVD, will rather pay P350 for the real version. That's why this P299 crap will fail.
Some of these titles are tempting, but think about this. What if this experiment failed and they stopped making these budget titles and then 6 months from now, you see the Spiderman 2-DVD version on sale for P333? That's gonna make your P299 DVD5 version look stupid now won't it?
The other side of the coin is, what if this thing becomes a success? Say goodbye to all P333 2-DVD and dual-layer DVD sale. They'll be priced at P800, aimed for the "hardcore" DVD fans while the P299 single-layer full-screen version fill the market. The regular DVD9 version will be pulled off the shelves, like some stores are doing right now, so not to confuse the tiny minded public.
So my advice is, hold out from buying these crap. I'll bet you big money the real version of these DVDs will be priced at P333 this coming Christmas sale.
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Dami ngang naglabasan nitong mga "orig" dvds for 299 pero sa itsura pa lang ng packaging mukhang low quality na. Kase para sa akin sa cover pa lang may idea na ako kung ano quality nung nasa loob. Tulad nung sale ngayon na MIB 1 and 2 na sigle disc sa cover pa lang mukhang xerox na colored ang itsura. I haven't bought any of these sa correct me if i'm wrong na pag medyo pangit ang cover low quality din ang disc sa loob. The best bang for the buck na sale ngayon para sa akin e yung mga 350 2 disc ng warner and 299 2 disc ng viva and yung mga single disc nila na transparent yung casing i think all of them are A-ok. Except for some na talagang bare packaging lang like passion of Christ pero ok yung quality ng disc.
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I wonder if Magna are consulting their target market before they do stunts like this one?
I think they've consulted their accountants. ;D
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i almost laughed when i saw the features of the 299 peso Spider-Man, and daming kulang!!!
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Ingat nalang sa pagpili ng bibilhin. 299 is way to expensive for those discs. :P Look at Viva. they have a very nice 299 fox sale. some of them 2 disc editions pa.
OT: id like to give a shout out to Warner. keep up. despite a few minor complaints.
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I hope someone with clout in Magna is reading this thread and others about their pseudo sale foisting watered-down DVD versions. Strictly speaking, they're not really on SALE, as in the Warner sale. They're actually overpriced for their pirated-like DVDs and packaging.
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Agree ako asa lahat ng sinabi nyo. I remember when I was start collecting original DVD last year timing yung magagandang R1 dvd from viva and warner sulit talaga mga 2 disk gaganda pa ng cover at slip cases. Napansin ko rin na halos mga member din ng pinoydvd ang mga unang nagpapatronize ng mga original dvd nowaday. Im greatful sa mga nag rereleased ng mag orginal dvd at a lowest price at least ngayon ma compare mo ang quality ng mga original from pirated at yung mga limited edition grabe gaganda ng packaging.
Sana naman pag may ganitong sale sila wag nila tayong gaguhin na parang hindi nakakapag research sa net about the kind of products they are selling. Sana malaman nila na we are now capable of ordering beautiful and quality dvd sa ibang country. Kaya nice move para sa warner yung mga bagong releases nila to capture market share. Para sa akin ngayon palang nag boboom ang mga original dito sa pinas kasi bumababa na ang mga prices nila. Para sa ordinary employee like us we can't afford bumili ng marami for and ordinary dvd at a price of 899 - 1000+. ANO BA GINAGAWA NG OPTICAL MEDIA BOARD DITO SA PINAS? Parang naka concentrate na lang ata sila sa kakahuli ng mga pirata. Wala ka man lang marinig na paises sa mga nag papatronize ng mga original to eliminate pirated. Siguro kung di naging talamak piracy dito sa pinas di parin nila ibabagsak presyo nila. What do you think.
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P299 or P350 is still much too expensive for these. But at P80, won't complain. DVD-5 lang pala.
P80? Sounds good.
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baka ma-out-of stock sila pag P80 :D
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mag-picket kaya tayo sa harap ng opisina ng magna. hehehehe!
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sama ako. hehe!
id really lov an official comment from magna about this.
why can viva improve and warner almost sustain the same quality over the years, but they cant!
is lowering the production cost of their dvds (supposedly increasing income) their main concern?
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Para sakin naman ok lang hindi ganun kaganda cover or case or kahit walang insert basta mababa yung price and walang nasacrifice sa quality ng orig disc. Mas ok sakin high quality yung mismong disc kahit low quality yung cover, pero wag naman yung mukhang basura, he he! ;D
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Para sakin naman ok lang hindi ganun kaganda cover or case or kahit walang insert basta mababa yung price and walang nasacrifice sa quality ng orig disc. Mas ok sakin high quality yung mismong disc kahit low quality yung cover, pero wag naman yung mukhang basura, he he! ;D
mukang basura? ang sakit mo naman magsalita. hehehe ;D
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Tumigil n nga ako sa pagbili ng pirated last year p...original n ngayon for the reason mas refined yung video quality...presentable p. Tapos heto...pinapabalik tayo ng magna sa pirated ulit. Isumbong sa autoridad yan!!!
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My friends and I joke about the no-brainer question of which 'The Color Purple' and 'My Fair Lady' edition to buy, yung P350 na 2-disc or P299 na retarded.... hehehe...
I bought the P299 na 50 First Dates as a gift pero when I tried it muna (nasira kasi yung plastic when i tried removing the price ;D -- oo, peksman!), I was so disappointed. Wala talagang sinabi doon sa R1 ko. Packaging pa lang, talo na. Parang colored xerox lang yung quality nung cover nung P299.
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I was browsing at the 299 Magna titles yesterday here at SM Sucat Astro and I have to say, 299 is really overpriced for the watered-dawn verions and xeroxed prints and wrinkled amaray cases. That's putting it kindly. The clear plastics on the amaray cases in p-stuff are much smoother. Their print covers have better quality, often on thick C2 paper. They have a lower 1M - 2M bitstream but with more features crammed into a DVD-5. At least at P80, you get its worth.
The store still carries the regular titles priced at 750 like the Men In Black 1 and 2 and Desperado. The difference in product specs and packaging is very obvious. This is not a SALE. They are marketing a lineup vastly inferior to the older titles that ranks with pirated stuff but at nealy 4 times the price. Unlike before with their 350 SALE, which is really a SALE.
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Dapat siguro lumipat sila ng printing company para mas maganda covers nila, he he! Yung sa mga p makapal na yung paper holographic pa kumikinang kinang, he he! Pero kamusta yung audio/video quality ng magna dvd releases ok ba?
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What if you were duped into buying these cheap versions and found out they were garbage...Can you return them on the basis of poor, poor quality ? Or will you get the no return no exchange runaround?
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What if you were duped into buying these cheap versions and found out they were garbage...Can you return them on the basis of poor, poor quality ? Or will you get the no return no exchange runaround?
i think you can only return them if the items if they are defective
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Kung gusto ko lang mapanood ang movie, bakit naman ako gagasta ng P299?
P75 siguro, puwede pa. (May extras pa nga yung tig-P75 , e) ;D ;D ;D
P60 nga lang sa may bandang manila....
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P60 nga lang sa may bandang manila....
And it can still be lowered down to P55 if you won't get the amaray case! ;)
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And it can still be lowered down to P55 if you won't get the amaray case! ;)
copied from R1 pa ;D
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They're dibidis, alright ! The OMB should confiscate these sale items. They're worse than pirated ones. ;D
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Hello guys,
Just a friendly reminder:
This type of talk is not allowed on this forum.
-mod.
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;D Mr Kahon is watching pala, sorry sir...
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Oops. Got carried away. Sorry mod.
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Sorry mga bossing! ;D
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I cannot blame you for comparing these magna releases to pirated discs. The industry should set a standard for making DVDs and at the same time, be truthful in their packaging and advertising.
Because of these irresponsible acts, they are just promoting piracy.
Do they ever realize that? I hope they read this.
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May nakita akong pinoy kanina sa Astro Podium na namamakyaw ng DVDs. Nakita ko sa basket niya yung mga Magna 299. Gusto ko sana siyang awatin pero puwede bang gawin iyon?
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Wag naman awatin... prerogative nya yun. Hirap na baka sagutin ka pa ng "ano bang pakialam mo?"...
Siguro inform nalang the person about the quality of the discs... tapos up to him/her kung bibilin pa nya...
:)
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Tried Wimbledon (Full Screen) on my Pioneer DVD player. Ayaw mag play. Wala namang gasgas. Tried P-DVDs ayaw din pero all of my originals it plays. Hmmm....makes me think that the P299 discs have now the same quality as P-DVDs. >:(
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Baka pabili lang naman ng mga ka officemate nya. O baka naman kinuha nya muna and then i select nya lang kukunin nya di biro yun kung basket basket libo rin aabutin nun. ;D
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Tignan mo din kung approachable...baka naman umbagin k. Kung natantsa mong parang inosente...mas okay. Kakaawa kc yung ganun. Sayang lang pera nya, sakin nlang sana hehehe. Kung titignan mo kc yung basket nya...alam mo na puro basura...tapos malaki ibabayad nya. Nakakaawa talaga.
umbagin... thats hilarious! :D
nasa approach din yan. kung hindi ka kahinahinala.
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umbagin... thats hilarious! :D
nasa approach din yan. kung hindi ka kahinahinala.
wala ba bible na dala? hehe. para tayo nag p-preach nyan ah. hehe
peace ;D
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Baka naman may-ari ng DVD rental shop ang bumibili.
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Pwede natin awatin. First step, makipagkaibigan muna habang namimili sya...kwento kwentuhan...suggest k ng mga title. Step 2, pag nakuha mo na loob nya...introduce mo yung Samahan natin, ang PinoyDVD. Sabihin mo maraming nagcocolect sa atin specially mga R1. Magtatanong yung kung ano difference ng R1. Magsample ng R1 title. Ang Astro meron pa yata sila Return of the King R1. Ipakita mo, kahit di nya makita disk...explain mo nalang na pareho sa pirated ang mga nakuha nya.
Ang daling sabihin noh...pero mahirap gawin. Baka di ko din kayang gawin. Kailangan mo ng lakas ng loob. Saka kailangan walang saleslady n nakabantay. Tignan mo din kung approachable...baka naman umbagin k. Kung natantsa mong parang inosente...mas okay. Kakaawa kc yung ganun. Sayang lang pera nya, sakin nlang sana hehehe. Kung titignan mo kc yung basket nya...alam mo na puro basura...tapos malaki ibabayad nya. Nakakaawa talaga.
Bawal talaga pagusapan pirated dito...Pagcompare from Original pwede pero ung mga ganyang usapan hehehe...atin atin lang. Bka kc magreact ang Magna...mamaya magisip ang Magna na magpatayo ng mga store sa Quiapo along pirated area...tapos ang price tulad ng mga sinabi nyo. Patay tayo jan. Ang naging effect...parang tayo pa naging dahilan kung bakit dadami ang magbebenta ng pirated...magna pa maraming store sa bawat iskenita. Tayo p nagpromote sa magna n gayahin ang ganung presyo. Dadami store nyan hehehe. Magdistribute nlang sila...wag na magtayo. Distributor sila diba hehehe joke. Wag naman sana...bawal yun...sa kanila na manggagaling mga pirated disk.
May binigyan akong advice dati sa astro podium kasi X-men ang binibili e may 1.5 naman. Naisip ko after nun na sa sobrang friendly ko e baka pagkamalan akong bading ! ;D
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Pwede natin awatin. First step, makipagkaibigan muna habang namimili sya...kwento kwentuhan...suggest k ng mga title. Step 2, pag nakuha mo na loob nya...introduce mo yung Samahan natin, ang PinoyDVD. Sabihin mo maraming nagcocolect sa atin specially mga R1. Magtatanong yung kung ano difference ng R1. Magsample ng R1 title. Ang Astro meron pa yata sila Return of the King R1. Ipakita mo, kahit di nya makita disk...explain mo nalang na pareho sa pirated ang mga nakuha nya.
Ang daling sabihin noh...pero mahirap gawin. Baka di ko din kayang gawin. Kailangan mo ng lakas ng loob. Saka kailangan walang saleslady n nakabantay. Tignan mo din kung approachable...baka naman umbagin k. Kung natantsa mong parang inosente...mas okay. Kakaawa kc yung ganun. Sayang lang pera nya, sakin nlang sana hehehe. Kung titignan mo kc yung basket nya...alam mo na puro basura...tapos malaki ibabayad nya. Nakakaawa talaga.
Bawal talaga pagusapan pirated dito...Pagcompare from Original pwede pero ung mga ganyang usapan hehehe...atin atin lang. Bka kc magreact ang Magna...mamaya magisip ang Magna na magpatayo ng mga store sa Quiapo along pirated area...tapos ang price tulad ng mga sinabi nyo. Patay tayo jan. Ang naging effect...parang tayo pa naging dahilan kung bakit dadami ang magbebenta ng pirated...magna pa maraming store sa bawat iskenita. Tayo p nagpromote sa magna n gayahin ang ganung presyo. Dadami store nyan hehehe. Magdistribute nlang sila...wag na magtayo. Distributor sila diba hehehe joke. Wag naman sana...bawal yun...sa kanila na manggagaling mga pirated disk.
Maybe we can all try doing this as a an act of protest against Magna's 299.
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;D ;D ;D
casual lang sa pag approach para di mabigla. ;D
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I just bought today a P299 1-disc Spider-Man 2. I know that a lot of you look down on these Magnavision releases. However, since I am on a budget after having bought 3 DVDs earlier today, I decided to get one since I've been looking for Spider-Man 2 for some time now.
I've been waiting for Magna to lower the price of the 2-disc version, but it seems matatagalan pa. Compared to the prices of Warner and Viva, Magnavision's prices are higher. Kaya, tiyaga muna ako sa DVD5 release nila. Isip ko, mas mabuti pa bumili ng orig rather than a pirated version. At least, legitimate release siya. So, until such time Magnavision decides to put it on sale, I would have to settle with this one at the moment. Okay naman ang packaging, it's better than the cover of a pirated version. The printing is comparable to the cover of my 2-disc Spider-Man set.
Having a 1-disc set is fine with me. However, I just wish that Magnavision would release them in dual-layer format just like the P299 Warner releases.
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I just bought today a P299 1-disc Spider-Man 2. I know that a lot of you look down on these Magnavision releases. However, since I am on a budget after having bought 3 DVDs earlier today, I decided to get one since I've been looking for Spider-Man 2 for some time now.
I've been waiting for Magna to lower the price of the 2-disc version, but it seems matatagalan pa. Compared to the prices of Warner and Viva, Magnavision's prices are higher. Kaya, tiyaga muna ako sa DVD5 release nila. Isip ko, mas mabuti pa bumili ng orig rather than a pirated version. At least, legitimate release siya. So, until such time Magnavision decides to put it on sale, I would have to settle with this one at the moment. Okay naman ang packaging, it's better than the cover of a pirated version. The printing is comparable to the cover of my 2-disc Spider-Man set.
Having a 1-disc set is fine with me. However, I just wish that Magnavision would release them in dual-layer format just like the P299 Warner releases.
Don't take this the wrong way I hope. No offense intended. But that kind of thinking is why Magnavision doesn't drop the prices of their regularly featured DVDs. And it's also the reason why they came up with their stripped down DVD versions.
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Don't take this the wrong way I hope. No offense intended. But that kind of thinking is why Magnavision doesn't drop the prices of their regularly featured DVDs. And it's also the reason why they came up with their stripped down DVD versions.
It's okay. Anyway, this was the first time I bought this kind of Magna release and I knew what I was getting into. I really don't intent to buy any other Magna DVD5s other than this -- it's just that I have not watched the movie yet. That's why I decided to buy one.
I guess it's really a matter of choice for everyone. Just like, if people would still buy an R1 Constantine DE even if there is an R3 locally available (with a price difference of more than a thousand pesos) with practically the same quality and features, then that's their choice. Likewise, I would not raise a hoot if one opts to buy a P425 C-Interactive release of Phantom of the Opera over an R1 costing more than P1,500 knowing that C-Interactive releases are usually in DVD5. We just have to respect the choices they make. Hindi ko naman pera 'yung pinambili nila, eh.
Actually, the last time I bought a Magnavision release was the Hulk (at sale price) -- and prior to that was Spider-Man (the first one). I've been noticing that their packaging (even for their major releases) is really very crappy, while their prices are really higher compared to Viva and Warner. As for the Hulk DVD, I would not be buying it at P900 considering that the reviews weren't good and the packaging was really not worth the regular price. Again, curious lang ako mapanood 'yung movie.
Huwag kayo mag-alala -- di na ako bibili ng P299 DVDs ng Magnavision. ;) ;)
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You have a point. It's a matter of CHOICE for everyone. But I guess the purpose of this forum is to make people make the right choices in buying DVDs. I know it's your money, but you just spent P299 on a disc worth P80. You could always rent out the DVD if all you wanted was watch it. Contrast this with using the P299 in buying a 2-disc dual layered DVD of The Incredibles, Nemo or Monster's Inc., now that's what i call right choice.
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Christmas season is just 2 1/2 months away. I bet they'll drop the price of Spiderman 1 & 2 during then.
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You have a point. It's a matter of CHOICE for everyone. But I guess the purpose of this forum is to make people make the right choices in buying DVDs. I know it's your money, but you just spent P299 on a disc worth P80. You could always rent out the DVD if all you wanted was watch it. Contrast this with using the P299 in buying a 2-disc dual layered DVD of The Incredibles, Nemo or Monster's Inc., now that's what i call right choice.
Noted. Sabi mo nga, it's my money. And as I've mentioned earlier, I knew what I was getting into and this is the last P299 Magna DVD5 title that I'm buying. For this title, I'd rather have a legitimate/legal DVD5 than a pirated copy. a rental or even a VCD copy, just this once. Kung ibaba nila ang price ng 2-disc set ng Spider-Man 2 (kagaya ng pagbaba nila ng Spider-Man 1 during the Astro sales), I would still consider buying it since I like the movie. Again, it's my choice. ;)
I agree with you that buying marked-down Viva and Warner titles is the right choice. And I applaud Viva and Warner for bringing down their prices so that DVDs would be more affordable to us in the middle income bracket. Sayang nga, eh, I bought The Incredibles last March for P900 -- I hope I made the right choice in buying at that price considering that it's only worth P299 today.
Peace!!! :) :) :)
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Looks like some of the Magna Php299 titles are worth a second look.
Did any of you buy the 1-disc Kung-Fu Hustle? I picked it up after I noticed differences between its packaging and the typical budget release. Specifically:- It comes in a clear case which looks like one of those Scanova keepcases that Columbia-Tristar likes so much.
- The print quality of the cover is very good -- several notches above the typical local release. I also noticed that the label is printed on both sides which is common now for DVD releases that come in clear cases.
- Nothing by way of special features but it lists the Cantonese DTS track which the R1 doesn't have and the Mandarin track which comes with some of the other variant versions. Another thing: it was clearly marked as a Columbia-Tristar release and not the ERA version from HK.
When I finally opened it up, I verified that it wasn't a standard budget release. Both packaging and disc had distinct markings that confirmed my suspicions that this was a full import product. I popped the DVD into my notebook and true enough, DVD Decrypter identified it as a dual-layer (DVD-9) disc. Needless to say, I was very pleased with this purchase.
The question is, are all the copies in stores the same as this one? The clear case is a dead giveaway.
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Napansin ko din ang Kung Fu Hustle kanina. Mukha ngang maganda yung 1-disc edition. Nakakalito na talaga kung alin ang quality DVDs. Dapat mag-set ng standards ang mga distributors na ito dahil sila din naman ang makikinabang.
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Sir Firewired, kindly give full review of the DVD: Special Features, picture quality and audio quality. I also saw this DVD but hesitated because it was Magnavision at 299. Thanks a lot. :)
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Sir Firewired, kindly give full review of the DVD: Special Features, picture quality and audio quality. I also saw this DVD but hesitated because it was Magnavision at 299. Thanks a lot. :)
sir firewired, review pls also....saw this copy but like zenki, hesitated to get it because its a magna release :-\ ...thanks
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Looks like some of the Magna Php299 titles are worth a second look.
Did any of you buy the 1-disc Kung-Fu Hustle? I picked it up after I noticed differences between its packaging and the typical budget release. Specifically:- It comes in a clear case which looks like one of those Scanova keepcases that Columbia-Tristar likes so much.
- The print quality of the cover is very good -- several notches above the typical local release. I also noticed that the label is printed on both sides which is common now for DVD releases that come in clear cases.
- Nothing by way of special features but it lists the Cantonese DTS track which the R1 doesn't have and the Mandarin track which comes with some of the other variant versions. Another thing: it was clearly marked as a Columbia-Tristar release and not the ERA version from HK.
When I finally opened it up, I verified that it wasn't a standard budget release. Both packaging and disc had distinct markings that confirmed my suspicions that this was a full import product. I popped the DVD into my notebook and true enough, DVD Decrypter identified it as a dual-layer (DVD-9) disc. Needless to say, I was very pleased with this purchase.
The question is, are all the copies in stores the same as this one? The clear case is a dead giveaway.
Sir Firewired, the P299 Spider-Man 2 which I bought last week also comes with a clear case. At the same time, the print quality of the cover is also very good. These were some of the reasons why I decided to buy one. However, unlike the Kung Fu Hustle, the cover is not doubled-sided. And unfortunately, the DVD is only single-layer.
So, I guess the packaging is not a basis in determining if the disc inside is dual-layer. Maybe for Kung Fu Hustle, they were able to import single-disc bare-bone versions that's why they didn't have to re-encode and produce it locally.
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Sir Firewired, pictures naman dyan. ;D
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So, I guess the packaging is not a basis in determining if the disc inside is dual-layer. Maybe for Kung Fu Hustle, they were able to import single-disc bare-bone versions that's why they didn't have to re-encode and produce it locally.
Sorry, should've been more specific. It was also the build quality of the clear case that got my attention. When I opened it, it had the US patent mark clearly embossed along the inner spine. Also, since the label is generally white, if you look at the package against a bright light, you'll see the printing on the on the other side of the sheet.
Okay, will try to post a review and pictures tonight.
Offhand, I have a feeling Magna didn't want this version to compete with the 2-disc edition that just got released so they bunched it in with their other budget titles. If the 2-disc doesn't have the DTS track, then that's reason enough to buy this version IMHO.
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Marketing ploy? Maybe Magnavision realized that their budget DVDs are not being patronized, so they are now mixing quality dual-layered DVDs with their P299 titles to "fool" the consumers in buying their other titles. Thank God there's pinoydvd to keep us properly informed on which titles to buy and avoid. Thanks for the tip firewired!
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Sayang nga, eh, I bought The Incredibles last March for P900 -- I hope I made the right choice in buying at that price considering that it's only worth P299 today.
Nakakahinayang nga minsan, but I still feel it's a good choice. There are some movies we really like very much that we can't wait for them to go on sale. I actually bought my Spidey 2 at P895, but I don't feel any regret coz I really like the film and I have watched it around 4 or 5 times na. Similarly, when Episode III comes out later this year, I don't think I'll wait 6 months for it to go on sale.
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I think this 1 disc version of Kung-Fu Hustle is the same as the one released a few months back at P895. Have seen it before but did not know it has DTS. They must have just dropped the price down to P299. :)
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Okay, false alarm. :( Been chatting with zenki and it looks like I may have inadvertantly picked up a mispriced item. The real Php299 version of Kung-Fu Hustle apparently comes in orange. It's the same 1-disc release but it's single layer and doesn't come with the DTS track of the white edition.
I picked up my copy in Glorietta. Pioneer has a promo with Magnavision. If you buy a player, you can choose from a list of P299 titles. I chose KFH and that's the copy I picked up.
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yup, you got a mispriced item as i opened one of the orange covered r3's and it had a dvd 5 only .
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I remember saying a few replies ago to hold off buying these P299 Sony DVD5 cheapo stuff because the price will drop by this Christmas. I'm kinda half right. I went to SM Makati Astro sales this morning and got Kung Fu Hustle DTS version for P333. Spiderman 2 (the real version) for P475. They have Spiderman 1 marked down to P475 as well but out of stock. Even the real version of Charlies Angels and Black Hawk Down are available everywhere for P375.
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Does anyone know if the picture quality of the Spider-Man DVD that costs P299 is the same as that of the Spider-Man 2-Disc DVD Set (yung P895)? Pareho lang ba sila o mas maganda yung quality nung sa set?
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Does anyone know if the picture quality of the Spider-Man DVD that costs P299 is the same as that of the Spider-Man 2-Disc DVD Set (yung P895)? Pareho lang ba sila o mas maganda yung quality nung sa set?
Since the P299 Spider-Man DVD is only encoded on a DVD5 (or single-layer) in contrast with the DVD9 (dual-layer). With the 2-disc Spider-Man, the video quality of the 2-disc set is definitely better.
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If you play these types of DVD (The Sony P299 stripped down version) on a 29" TV or smaller, I doubt you'll notice any difference. Pero if you have a big screen TV (34" and above), the difference will be noticeable.
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To rafgar and upinsmoke: Thanks for the info, guys! I think I'll buy the 2-disc set.
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Any news for 299 titles? Do they drop...drop...drop the price? Napansin ba sya last sale sa Podium? Magna should donate this to public as christmas giveaways.
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Magna should donate this to public as christmas giveaways.
Not a bad idea. ;D
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I noticed that some Magna P299 DVDs (specifically 50 First Dates and Bad Boys 2) have indicated "dual layer" at the back cover. Other titles do not have this label. Does it mean it is DVD9? Can I return the purchase if it is DVD5 because of the wrong label?
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I noticed that some Magna P299 DVDs (specifically 50 First Dates and Bad Boys 2) have indicated "dual layer" at the back cover. Other titles do not have this label. Does it mean it is DVD9? Can I return the purchase if it is DVD5 because of the wrong label?
Ask them if it's trully DVD9 and then say "sigurado ka ba?" Open the package while you're at the counter (after paying for it). Take the disc out, turn it upside down then look at the ring. If you see 1 bar code then it's DVD5. 2 bar code is DVD9.
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Makikita rin kung dvd-9, pag tinapat mo sa ilaw, tignan ang surface...pag may alon alon, ibig sabihin, dual layer. Try to compare both format. That's my accurate reference.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/blu-ray2k5/Mygf.gif)
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Looks like some of the Magna Php299 titles are worth a second look.
Did any of you buy the 1-disc Kung-Fu Hustle?
Hey firewired, guess what? There are actually 3 editions of Kung-Fu Hustle on sale. Odyssey record bar in Gateway mall Cubao has all these:
The 1st release, worth Php895.00 (yup, I bought this too)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/sickdeeman/kfhd1.jpg)
The 2-disc SE, worth Php999.00 (whoops, don't be misled by that '28% off' tag)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/sickdeeman/kfhse.jpg)
And the budget release from Magnavision, worth Php299.00
(sorry, I can't find any image of this on the 'Net. The cover, though, is that of Stephen Chow holding an axe and a lollipop)
When I saw the 2-disc edition for the first time, I groaned. Why did the Magna people decide to release this recently alongside the other editions?
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Hi to all,
I called the attention of Magnavision thru Beth (Sales and Marketing ng Astrovision), and relayed to her all of our complaints regarding their 299 DVDs. She said that they will take a look at it. Anyway I will be giving her a call after some time. I also gave her the web page specially this thread. Hope they will take everything positively and take positive steps as well.
Hoping that we will be given a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS by MAGNAVISION!!!
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Sana kasama sa iconsider nila yung inserts at packaging quality. Remember, we buy orig because we enjoy collecting it, not only for viewing purpose. Kung panooran lang, mas mura vcd or rent through videocity nlang diba? :D
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Sana kasama sa iconsider nila yung inserts at packaging quality. Remember, we buy orig because we enjoy collecting it, not only for viewing purpose. Kung panooran lang, mas mura vcd or rent through videocity nlang diba? :D
I agree with you. Sana nga basahin nila itong thread na ito. Tama si Sir F16 Fighter in calling their attention, tama rin si Sir Blu-Ray, Magnavision should give us QUALITY DVDs at affordable prices (including inserts and features and all) hindi yung BINARAT nila production then sell it at premium pa rin (mas mura kasi ang production cost ng DVD5 kesa DVD9 di ba).
Sir F16 Fighter, sana lang talaga basahin ng mga taga Magnavision ito, kung hindi sila gagawa ng hakbang ITULOY ANG BOYCOTT SA MAGNAVISION!!!
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I agree with you. Sana nga basahin nila itong thread na ito. Tama si Sir F16 Fighter in calling their attention, tama rin si Sir Blu-Ray, Magnavision should give us QUALITY DVDs at affordable prices (including inserts and features and all) hindi yung BINARAT nila production then sell it at premium pa rin (mas mura kasi ang production cost ng DVD5 kesa DVD9 di ba).
Sir F16 Fighter, sana lang talaga basahin ng mga taga Magnavision ito, kung hindi sila gagawa ng hakbang ITULOY ANG BOYCOTT SA MAGNAVISION!!!
Huwag naman iboycott agad, let us see what they will do. Then we react to their actions, if their action is not good then let us boycott them for eternity!!!
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I hate those "budgeted" kinds of DVDs like the "new" Once Upon a Time in Mexico version had lacking features like the 10 minute film school and the 10 minute cooking school. Hell the pirated versions had those features. Message to Magnavision: STOP BEING CRAPPY!!! GO BACK TO YOUR OLD SYSTEM!!! I would buy espensive bu worth it kind of DVD like the War of the Worlds Special Edition.
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Let us give them more time, baka naman busy with the Christmas Season and everything. If we wont get any feedback by end of January then let us make our move and influence all people we know TO BOYCOTT magnavision di ba?
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Dapat lang talaga i-boycott ang budget DVDs kasi dumadami sila at misleading pa yung labels--kunwaring 895 ang original price pero chipangga naman talaga ang pagkagawa ng DVD.
Nagsisimula na ngang tangkilikin ng mga tao ang legit DVDs tapos lolokohin pa ng Magna at C-Interative! Shiiyyeet!
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Maybe if Magna prices them at P99 each, puede na rin. ;D Guranteed dedo yung piracy business for those titles.
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If that's the solution that Magna is presenting to eliminate piracy, we still have to commend them for doing so. ;) But for us discerning consumers, iwasan na lang natin bumili. Alam na naman natin na low quality e. They'll eventually take notice that their "solution" is not so viable. ;)
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Hey firewired, guess what? There are actually 3 editions of Kung-Fu Hustle on sale. Odyssey record bar in Gateway mall Cubao has all these:
The 1st release, worth Php895.00 (yup, I bought this too)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/sickdeeman/kfhd1.jpg)
The 2-disc SE, worth Php999.00 (whoops, don't be misled by that '28% off' tag)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/sickdeeman/kfhse.jpg)
And the budget release from Magnavision, worth Php299.00
(sorry, I can't find any image of this on the 'Net. The cover, though, is that of Stephen Chow holding an axe and a lollipop)
When I saw the 2-disc edition for the first time, I groaned. Why did the Magna people decide to release this recently alongside the other editions?
So which of these has the best/most features? ???
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anu update on the features of the two editions? help naman so others can decide which to buy.... (others - includes me :P )
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I wish they would give us more quality DVDs rather than cheap useless DVDs. >:( >:( >:(
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I was at a shop today, and someone was asking the salesgirl what the difference was between the 299 and 375 releases of Magna. I actually joined in on the conversation, and explained about the features and the quality of the more expensive title. It was a very pleasant little talk.
After my explanation, though, the girl put down the 375 title and went for the 299 version of the same film. She told me, "Sayang din kasi, papanoorin ko lang naman yung sine, e isang kain na rin sa Jollibee yung 76 pesos."
And I understood her completely, and even applaud her for buying this over "the 75 peso alternative." I guess each type of disc, "full featured-DVD9" or "budget DVD5", has its own target consumers. I just hope the DVD9 market remains profitable enough for the local companies, so we collectors can have the option to purchase the kind of DVD we want, and not be stuck with something we wouldn't be happy with.
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point taken completely sir Hankey, i guess at this point sana lang ayusin naman ng Magna yung printing ng cover art nila kasi very cheap tingnan. mas maganda pa yung pirated DVDs in terms of quality of cover art print, hindi parang madaling mapunit. ::)
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And I understood her completely, and even applaud her for buying this over "the 75 peso alternative." I guess each type of disc, "full featured-DVD9" or "budget DVD5", has its own target consumers. I just hope the DVD9 market remains profitable enough for the local companies, so we collectors can have the option to purchase the kind of DVD we want, and not be stuck with something we wouldn't be happy with.
The target market seems to be the market buying original VCDs.
Most really just want to watch the movie. But at 299, I think that is still expensive, especially if only DVD5s are used (which blanks retail at just P15 each). Those pirated copies selling at P75 ea have reasonable mark ups for the distributors and producers. And I read on the net that it doesn't cost more than $1.20 to pay for the artist/studio royalties and the DVD licenses. So I think P150 would be just right for a legit DVD movie only. (But that would still give legits a problem considering that the pirates include some of the special features for P75 each. With better cover printing and with some, smoother amaray cases. ;D)
So there's sense to segment the market, one for bare movies copies but really priced to compete with the pirates, and another for collectors with all the neat features and unique packaging priced much higher. I think there was a time when there were DVD's specially priced for rental stores and commanded higher prices like what they did with VHS.
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I always see in all dvd stores (astro, tower records...etc) that they are selling titles for 299 only but I have noticed that all the spines have the sony pictures logo...i wanted to buy good titles but i'm having second thoughts coz i'm worried about the quality just like the c-interactive releases which has really poor quality.
Are they selling this cheap because the discs are not that good or nagtitipid na lang??? even the covers are not that good, medyo malabo ang print.
Hope to hear some feedback from you guys.
Thanks
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IMO, it's safer to get the same title from their other releases priced at P375. :)
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They are turning to be Crap-Interactive. :-[
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Guys,
Sori, I know that my concern is not about P299 Magna releases. I believe sila rin nagrelease ng Dirty Dancing Ultimate Edition priced at P250 for 2 discs. At the back cover, it indicates that its R1, totoo po ba ito o gaya lang to ng C-Interactive sa P375 LOTR? Sa mga nakabili nito, is it DVD9? I want to hear more feedback before I purchase this DVD. Thanks.
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I saw that there were special features-a-plenty listed on the back, so I took a chance and bought this title when it was on sale at P250 a couple of weekends ago (I'm not worthy! I'm really sorry!). And when I tried playing it, I noticed that the special features were accurate, and that it completely mirrored this R1 version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005V1X0/qid=1147256004/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-4647296-3162231?s=dvd&v=glance&n=130), with multiple languages, subtitles, etc. You know, the works.
I just looked under the disc and it says that it's a DVD5. I was just wondering how all those features were crammed in there. I haven't viewed the film itself, but I don't think that the PQ has been compromised. I'm confused.
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lower bitrate. The movie is encoded at lower-bitrate or screen resolution (or both), mostly not noticeable on a small screen regular TV.
But if you have a big screen high-resolution TV, the difference will show... either the picture is more grainy, exhibit banding, or color will not be as vibrant and sharp (something akin to the difference between a 4096-color picture and a 64,000 or higher color picture).
Even on a regular TV, especially on high-speed scenes, or where there are multiple shades of a single color (most noticeable with black), you can see the picture will degrade and not as sharp...
They really should release two edition, and brand it clearly, so no guess work (DVD5 or DVD9) on the part of the consumer...
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Okay thanks man.
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the problem with the budget dvds these days is that magna is not even doing an alternative cover anymore! all the features in the original packaging is included in the cover. but when you watch it, trailers lang ang laman!