DVDs by trs80

As of tomorrow I'm all caught up with sending out sets. Hopefully you think it's worth the wait Cyridel

-trs

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Wednesday, February 19, 2003 8:10 AM

Hi TRS80! Just sent you an e-mail. Do you have any sets left?

"...morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with" - Mal

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Wednesday, February 19, 2003 8:10 AM

Hi TRS80! Just sent you an e-mail. Do you have any sets left?

"...morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with" - Mal

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Wednesday, February 19, 2003 9:46 AM

OLDGUARD

Just got mine yesterday...Damn, Son! You did a fine job...perhaps a bit TOO fine! Could I have a look at your Ident Card please?

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Wednesday, February 19, 2003 12:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oldguard:
Just got mine yesterday...Damn, Son! You did a fine job...perhaps a bit TOO fine! Could I have a look at your Ident Card please?

I'm not the droids you're looking for...

Wait...wrong show!

-trs

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Friday, February 21, 2003 9:01 AM

bumpage!

-trs

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Saturday, February 22, 2003 9:39 AM

heheh -trs

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Saturday, February 22, 2003 8:12 PM

WIRELESSLIFE

Hey TRS80,

Just sent you an email.Do you have any copys still available?

browncoat kindO guy

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Sunday, February 23, 2003 7:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by wirelesslife:
Hey TRS80,

Just sent you an email.Do you have any copys still available?

browncoat kindO guy

yes

-trs

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Monday, February 24, 2003 12:34 PM

CYRIDEL

Finally getting around to giving my review of TRS80s DVD set. All I can say is that he did an incredible job. My thanks go out to him and everyone else who was responsible for this. There isn't much to nitpick here. What you saw on TV is what you get here, along with a nice menu interface and separate theme song. If anyone is still wondering whether or not to get a set, I can only think of three reasons why you would want an official DVD set instead of just buying this. 1)TRS80 did a great job making the DVDs but he was limited by the original quality. TV Broadcast Quality goes in...that's the best it's gonna come out. So I would hope that the official DVDs would have slightly better video quality. Again, not a slight against TRS80...he did the best with what he had to work with. 2)If Firefly doesn't make it back onto the airwaves, then hopefully an official DVD set will have the unaired episodes as well as extras such as commentaries. I for one would be perfectly happy with commentaries by Joss for every episode...I love listening to that man. And finally the third, and most important reason to buy an official DVD set if it comes out: 3)To support Firefly, Joss, and ME and show those gorram boneheads at Fox that while they humped us hard, they screwed themselves as well. So that's about it. Again TRS80, I thank you on a masterful job.

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Monday, February 24, 2003 3:38 PM

LORA

Can't have too many copies, especially since we have to have at least one copy to lend out when we get someone new interested in Firefly...

I don't care, I'm still free. You can't take the sky from me.

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Monday, February 24, 2003 3:38 PM

LORA

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Monday, February 24, 2003 3:39 PM

LORA

Yeah, I had some problems with my browser tonight...but you cannot have too many copies of Firefly on DVD!

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Monday, February 24, 2003 3:45 PM

Just got mine in the mail!

The quality is much better than I expected. Thanks, TRS80!!!!!!!!

One thing about my computer DVD player. The menu loaded up just fine, but it took over two minutes for the episode to start playing. I thought my computer froze. Just before I did the CRTL-ALT-DEL, the episode started playing. I found it to be consistent for all episodes.

The Phillips DVD player in the living worked worked just fine. ???

Fantastic job, excellent menu. I want to order another one for my mom. She's been calling me all hours of the night, asking me if I got my Firefly DVD's yet.

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

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Monday, February 24, 2003 5:15 PM

Man, I was supposed to get a lot of work done tonight, but I'm watching Firefly instead!

I'm crapping my pants right now out of pure happiness.

I'd like to shake your hand, TRS80. Thanks a lot.

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

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Monday, February 24, 2003 6:15 PM

super shiny comments everyone

-trs

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Monday, February 24, 2003 7:49 PM

Is it wrong to crap your pants and offer to shake hands at the same time?

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Monday, February 24, 2003 8:59 PM

Ewwww

I've put together some compatibility information on the discs, based on feedback from everyone. Players which seem to be best for these discs (and are pretty good players in general when it comes to burned DVD-R/DVD+R media):

Any Sony model
Any Pioneer model
Any Apex unit with a model # HIGHER than 1600 (i.e., 2200, 2400)
Many (but not all) Panasonic units

Known problematic players for my discs:

Any Toshiba model
Some Mitsubishi models
Some Magnavox models
Any Philips model
Apex units with a model # LOWER than 1600 (i.e., 1500, 1200)

JVCs and Samsungs seem to be about 50/50, depending on model.

If a brand/model is not listed, I have not received a report on it so compatibility is unknown.

As for computer DVD ROM drives, Toshibas seem to be the only units that don't like the discs. Also, older versions of PowerDVD and WinDVD computer DVD player software seem to have
random troubles. The latest versions of each work fine.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PLAYSTATION2 USERS: Several people who have purchased these discs report the very first time you insert one of the discs it plays fine. After that none of the discs
will play, whether they've been in the unit before or not. This has happened for the majority of people who tried it. A couple of people told me they play fine in their PS2.

I hope this helps.

-trs

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Tuesday, February 25, 2003 7:29 PM

Bumpity bump!

-trs

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Tuesday, February 25, 2003 8:42 PM

DESERTDRAGON

Already emailed you, and thanked you, but I just thought I'd let all the browncoats here know how great these discs are! SHINY! Thanks, TRS

... see you Space Cowboy.
(-Cowboy Bebop)

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Tuesday, February 25, 2003 8:46 PM

DESERTDRAGON

BTW, you can add my ver finicky RCA DVD player to the list; works just shiny here.

... see you Space Cowboy.
(-Cowboy Bebop)

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Wednesday, February 26, 2003 4:32 AM

MATWANG

Absolutely fantastic, trs80. You did such an incredible job! It looks so professional, and I love the "Keep Serenity Flying" messages in the nav screens.

Unfortunately, I took them to a freinds place up in the catskills (2 hours from NYC, one way) and left the damn things there, so I can't watch them again until I get back out there and pick 'em up! (How can I complain if I have another great reason for going to my friends fabulous chateau in the mountains?)

The DVDs are muy shiny, through and through.

My friends, who'd not watched the show, thought they were produced by Fox!

I said NO WAY! Fox is too STUPID to release this on DVD!

I assured them that I would have bought them from Fox if Fox had released anything...

BUT NO!!!! So bootlegs it shall be... for now.

Anyway, considering the work and love that went into making them, and considering how Fox has eliminated every FF viewing option we have, they're worth every penny.

The only question I have is... will Friday nights ever be the same?

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Wednesday, February 26, 2003 8:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DesertDragon:
BTW, you can add my ver finicky RCA DVD player to the list; works just shiny here.

... see you Space Cowboy.
(-Cowboy Bebop)

Could you tell me the model # of your unit?

-trs

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Wednesday, February 26, 2003 9:09 AM

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Originally posted by MaTwang:
Absolutely fantastic, trs80. You did such an incredible job! It looks so professional, and I love the "Keep Serenity Flying" messages in the nav screens.

Unfortunately, I took them to a freinds place up in the catskills (2 hours from NYC, one way) and left the damn things there, so I can't watch them again until I get back out there and pick 'em up! (How can I complain if I have another great reason for going to my friends fabulous chateau in the mountains?)

The DVDs are muy shiny, through and through.

My friends, who'd not watched the show, thought they were produced by Fox!

I said NO WAY! Fox is too STUPID to release this on DVD!

I assured them that I would have bought them from Fox if Fox had released anything...

BUT NO!!!! So bootlegs it shall be... for now.

Anyway, considering the work and love that went into making them, and considering how Fox has eliminated every FF viewing option we have, they're worth every penny.

The only question I have is... will Friday nights ever be the same?

Thanks

Well, you could always get ANOTHER set instead of driving to the mountains

But, I like the mountains too so I can understand!

It's still amazing me how many people love this show. How this for a worldwide audience:

Two sets have made it to the Gulf along with the troops. A captain, staff sergeant, and a corporal have emailed me from various locations there to tell me how they're enjoying them.

A couple weeks ago someone from Madagascar got a set from me. They heard about the show on the internet. I bet a lot of Joe Millionaire watchers don't even know where that is!

Someone who takes supplies periodically to McMurdo Station Antarctica got a set from me to hand carry to someone working a 6 month shift there. I'm in awe over this one!!

-trs

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Wednesday, February 26, 2003 10:34 AM

HAPLO721

Curtis Mathes players won't recognize the discs at all. Guess what kind of player my dad just bought?

Nevertheless, I kept the DVDs even though they were supposed to be a gift for a friend... so that I can lend them to people.

Early: You ever been raped, Kaylee?
Kaylee: You know, it's funny you should mention that... ever heard of the Fox network?

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Wednesday, February 26, 2003 12:36 PM

MOOSE

Quote:
Originally posted by trs80:

Someone who takes supplies periodically to McMurdo Station Antarctica got a set from me to hand carry to someone working a 6 month shift there. I'm in awe over this one!!

-trs

Shiny!!! That is absolutely amazing! You're doing a great job keeping Firefly flying!!! Thank you!!!

I've just finished reviewing my second (Full-color label) set and they work fine in all my machines. RCA RC5220P, Dell PC w/ PowerDVD, and my PS2. Only problem w/ the PS2 is that it seems to take longer to load, but they all play fine, just like my original set.
Speaking of my original set, it is on it's way to a buddy currently deployed in the Gulf. He's looking forward to getting it.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2003 3:18 PM

DESERTDRAGON

Oops. My RCA's model number is RC5255P.

~Misty

... see you Space Cowboy.
(-Cowboy Bebop)

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Thursday, February 27, 2003 7:06 AM

REXRAYGUN

Just sent you an email.

Just my dos pesos,

Rex!

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Thursday, February 27, 2003 7:07 AM

REXRAYGUN

Just sent you an email.

Just my dos pesos,

Rex!

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Thursday, February 27, 2003 9:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by RexRaygun:
Just sent you an email.

Just my dos pesos,

Rex!

Yep, replied to you already.

-trs

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Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:57 PM

ELROND

Hi sent you a email

Elrond

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Saturday, March 1, 2003 4:49 PM

Hi all,

Thread bumpage first

Next, I'm current with answering all emails prior to today (Saturday). I'm having some computer trouble at the moment so I won't be able to answer emails until Sunday sometime.

Thanks for your patience.

-trs

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Sunday, March 2, 2003 7:01 AM

BIGSAMOAN

I hope you still have a set available. Sending you email.

-BigSamoan

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Sunday, March 2, 2003 8:30 AM

JAKE7

trs80 has already received my comments about the DVD's, but I wanted to bump the thread and state that I'm another EXTREMELY satisfied customer!

One other reason to get the Official DVDs when they come out -- to not have to see the stupid ads Fox puts on at the beginning of each section after the commercials! :)

The quality was, I thought, astounding from broadcast and the menu was very well put together!

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Sunday, March 2, 2003 6:30 PM

DYAIRVATREE

TSR80 I'm sending you an e-mail in regards to the Firefly DVD's I sent one before not sure if you got it.

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Monday, March 3, 2003 7:19 AM

Thanks trs for the quick ship! Got the DVD's in one day (we're separated only by a couple of freeways and a bridge).

Turns out my player doesn't play them. Trs has been very responsive and helpful even though it is NOT a problem with his DVDs. It is my stupid Toshiba player.

TOSHIBA OWNERS BEWARE. Before I ordered the discs, I wrote to Toshiba and asked them if my player could play DVD-R discs. They said, yes, it can. So I ordered the DVDs from trs. Popped them in and kaboom! Disc error. So I contacted Toshiba again. They said, "Whoops! Did we say yes? I'm sorry, we meant to say NO WAY IN HELL! Thanks for calling and have a nice day." So if you have a Toshiba player, I would recommend checking and double-checking and triple-checking if your player can play DVD-Rs. However, trs said he has had zero success with Toshiba. So be forewarned!

It is back to VCDs for me. Ah well, better than nuthin'

"...morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with" - Mal

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Monday, March 3, 2003 7:19 AM

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Monday, March 3, 2003 9:01 AM

EDGE

I got My disks within 2 days from TRS, and I am extremely happy with them. I also have a Toshiba player as My main player and it won't play the disks, but I have no problem with playing them on My PC or PS2. The sound and video are excellent.

Thanks again TRS!!

"Thats why I never kiss em on the mouth."

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Monday, March 3, 2003 10:05 AM

It is definitely NOT, repeat NOT, a problem with the discs. In fact, trs offered to burn another set if I found media that worked with Toshibas (which I didn't). Now that's customer service!

Since DVD-Rs are soon gonna be as common as CD-Rs, figure I'll pick up an Apex player. Those things may not be the best quality but they'll play anything (especially if you do a firmware update). Heck, they might even play the cd cover.

"...morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with" - Mal

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Monday, March 3, 2003 10:05 AM

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Monday, March 3, 2003 2:24 PM

Thanks for all the nice feedback everyone

-trs

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Monday, March 3, 2003 3:45 PM

ELFSTONE

Some Toshiba players play DVD-R and others do not, as you discovered. While Toshiba may not know about their players and what they are capable of playing, www.dvdrhelp.com ( www.vcdhelp.com) might. Check out the following page for a list of Toshiba players and what they can play.

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdplayers.php?DVDname=toshiba&Submit=Search&S
earch=Search

My Toshiba plays TRS's disks great!

Not all who wander are lost.

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Monday, March 3, 2003 7:47 PM

Thanks for the info. I've checked it out. Some people can play it, some can't. Certain brands of DVDs work, some don't. Sounds very sporadic. Ah, technology. Ain't it grand?! You're so lucky that yours works. I'm tremendously jealous.

"...morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with" - Mal

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Monday, March 3, 2003 7:47 PM

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Wednesday, March 5, 2003 10:53 AM

Hi all,

I just wanted to let everyone know that after some PC troubles over the last few weeks, I had a complete crash. Power supply died and took the motherboard with it

I don't think I've lost any data, but I can't be sure at this point.

I have the replacement parts as of today, and am going to start rebuilding my system.

So, until further notice, production of sets has stopped. I was caught up as of Sunday night, but anything coming in since then will be delayed. I will post again when things start up again. Hopefully it will be before the weekend.

-trs

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Wednesday, March 5, 2003 11:58 AM

THEDUKE333

Hello All,
I have just recieved my DVD's today!!!! It appears that I was able to get my copy just before TRS80's crash.....I am sitting at work thinking which one I will watch first???? Should I watch them in the intended order??? or watch the ones I havent seen before???? I want to thank TS80 for the great service. I was a little wary of doing this, but PayPal was no problem and I recieved my set two days after i sent the money. My 55" big screen and Sony DVD player and 500 watt surround system are waiting!!!!!! SCORE!!!!!!

TheDuke333

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Thursday, March 6, 2003 7:03 AM

SUENOS

We have a Toshiba DVD player (model SD-6200) and the disks play beautifully for us. We had a great experience ordering them from trs80 and we adore
watching our beloved Firefly!!

Thanks again trs80!

Cook it till it's done

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Thursday, March 6, 2003 2:30 PM

BIGSAMOAN

'Just want to relay my experience with TRS80's DVD Set. Superb video, audio is pretty good. On my system (Denon 3802), audio playback seems to improve when using Dolby PL II or 5ch Stereo options instead of direct Dolby Digital.

Also, the DVD-Rs play fine on both my Panasonic RV-30 (2 1/2 years old!) and Panasonic XP30 players.

TRS80: Great work on the menus and many thanks!

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Thursday, March 6, 2003 2:35 PM

Sorry to hear about the crash, TRS80, that really sucks! Good luck!

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Friday, March 7, 2003 8:47 PM

NEONAZGULHUNTER

Hey,
I don't know how exactly these boards work precisely, to be honest this is the first time I'm not just your friendly lurker in the shadows, but I was wondering how I can the DVDs mentioned above, depending on when they become available. If you can let me know via e-mail I'd appreciate it. neonarniaguardian39@mac.com is my address.
Thanks,
Neo

For if Narnia is to be regarded as a world made of words where anything is possible, what is the Internet but the Neonarnia of our age? Who therefore will be the guardians of these brave Neo Worlds where the possibilities are endless? But with possibilities comes dreams and with dreams come nightmares.
Someone must hunt and destroy the Neonazguls (the nightmares and evil of Neonarnia).

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Saturday, March 8, 2003 7:57 AM

wait until next week then contact me trs80@cornerpub.com

(wait because my system crashed and I need to fix it first)

-trs

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Sunday, March 9, 2003 3:59 PM

BEKX

Hi everyone!
trs80 - I e-mailed you Saturday re: procuring a VCD set. I didn't mean to bother you. I only read the first part of this thread and just today saw that you were having computer trouble.
If you do have any plain sets left please contact me off post at your leisure.
Thanks
Bekx

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Monday, March 10, 2003 7:48 AM