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David Attenborough's Planet Earth Blu-Ray Complete Series £13.57 (AUD $23) Delivered @ Amazon UK

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David Attenborough's Planet Earth Blu-Ray Complete Series £13.57 (AUD $23) Delivered @ Amazon UK
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tightarse on 01/10/2016 - 20:33 amazon.co.uk (1804 clicks)
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The one Blu-Ray series everyone should own. Absolutely incredible documentary. Enjoy :)

Not only is Planet Earth one of the most jaw-dropping, ambitious, nature documentaries the BBC has ever produced, it’s now taken on another role: as a superb demonstration disc for the strength of Blu-Ray.

Spread over ten hours, the series charts life and nature in dozens upon dozens of differing locations around the earth. Diligently and warmly narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth calmly closes in on its subject matter when required, and then pulls out some stunning perspective shots that are simply breathtaking.

It’s hard to come up with the right superlatives to do the photography on the programme any kind of justice, and that it’s married to such fascinating subject matter is all the better.

Note: original deal now out of stock, but available on backorder. Thanks to hollykryten for the new link…

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  • Nachotroncoso on 01/10/2016 - 20:49

    Thanks OP!!! This one is really good. Do you know if this is the 1080p version? There are some discussions about the differences between the UK and the US versions. One is supposed to be 1080p and the other one 1080i.

  • lukeloop on 01/10/2016 - 21:00
    -3

    Be wary of warped discs that vibrate as they spin around..there have been issues with this series.

    • tightarse on 01/10/2016 - 21:06
      +1

      Source? Series has been posted many times on OzB and first time I've heard this. No issue at all with my set.

    • Blitzfx on 01/10/2016 - 23:42

      That sounds like a general issue with the disc reader and not the product.
      If you were right, this would affect other blu ray products

    • plague69 on 03/10/2016 - 22:15

      How did you get this problem solved? I wouldn't imagine Amazon UK doing a replacement to Auz

  • Elijha on 01/10/2016 - 21:03

    1080i HD …. makes me sad.

    1080i video is "interlaced." 1080i video plays back at 60 frames per second, but that's a bit deceptive, because it's actually broadcast at 30 frames per second. The TV then displays those frames twice, in a way—the first pass is 1,920-by-540 for the even scan line field, and the second pass is 1,920-by-540 for the odd scan line field.

    • tightarse on 01/10/2016 - 21:04
      +2

      The set I bought from Amazon UK just over a year ago is 1080p.

    • hollykryten on 02/10/2016 - 12:25
      +2

      This set in this deal is 1080p.

      As i said previous it's only the Special Edition set which is 1080i.

  • cheatGPT on 01/10/2016 - 21:28

    same region code? lol

  • tassieeagle on 01/10/2016 - 21:43
    +10

    Before you rush out and buy this be aware it is on netflix

    • nnolan on 01/10/2016 - 22:09

      in 1080p blu ray ?

      • virtualds on 02/10/2016 - 07:19
        -3

        No, it's 4k

        • G3ck0 on 03/10/2016 - 05:59
          +5

          Which, from what I've read, still isn't as good as a 1080P bluray.

        • plague69 on 03/10/2016 - 22:17
          +1

          @G3ck0: Lol pitiful bitrates on netflix

        • cristobaljamesy on 04/10/2016 - 01:38

          @plague69: Wasn't too bad watching it on Netflix 720p last night. Great doco :)

        • plague69 on 09/10/2016 - 19:07

          @cristobaljames: Mmm… It depends. Quality trade off = easy use. Depends on what you're after. Netflix super easy to discover stuff. If I want to collect something, I will still purchase a Bluray though

        • cristobaljamesy on 10/10/2016 - 08:58

          @plague69: Collections are cool but it also depends on how far you sit away from the screen ;)

        • plague69 on 10/10/2016 - 21:32

          @cristobaljames: Unfortunately, I can see compression artifacts very easily. Heck, any normal person can see the artifacts when a giant block of birds is taking flight. Doesn't happen with bluray

        • cristobaljamesy on 11/10/2016 - 09:50
          +1

          @plague69: Fair call, looks sweet enough on my 70" in 720p from about 3.5m.

          No complaints from me as its a fascinating doco but I understand if you are looking for pure eye-candy then bluray is the best option.

  • first in line on 01/10/2016 - 21:45
    +1

    This docu is like 10 years old. I remember buying it for the PS3 to test the blu ray drive.

  • BRYCELICIOUS on 01/10/2016 - 21:58

    Thanks TA!

  • Pulseidon on 01/10/2016 - 22:08
    +7

    Just in time for the release of Planet Earth II later this month! It was all filmed in 4K apparently

    • nubzy on 01/10/2016 - 22:19
      +1

      that will look incredible

    • unelectric on 01/10/2016 - 23:01
      +2

      Hans Zimmer is one of the composers!!!

      • kpm on 02/10/2016 - 11:39
        +1

        That is seriously brilliant.

    • carlJack on 02/10/2016 - 01:45

      Awesome… cant wait.

  • nnolan on 01/10/2016 - 22:10

    is this outdated now ?

    • pasey25 on 01/10/2016 - 22:33
      +35

      It's the same planet

      • Daabido on 02/10/2016 - 07:53
        +1

        I don't know… Second-hand planets could be filled with bog and water everywhere. I prefer to buy new and run it into the ground over a period a couple of hundred years.

      • nnolan on 02/10/2016 - 15:54

        new discoveries arnt made ?

    • sparkles on 02/10/2016 - 10:15
      +1

      Technically it could be. I watched the David Attenborough Fabulous Frogs doco last night on one of the channels and towards the end they said one species of the frogs (the waving yellow ones) you saw earlier in the show are now extinct in the wild. It was kind of sobering.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FWQvaBoRg

      • bargainhunter on 02/10/2016 - 15:01

        Is it better if you watch it drunk?

  • Ronson on 01/10/2016 - 22:54
    +1

    Just checked my copy from amazon.com and it is 1080i. I bought mine in 2011 though.

    • unelectric on 01/10/2016 - 23:12

      Was it on the box? I'm interested in my copy now

      • Smigit on 02/10/2016 - 00:38
        +1

        Just had a look at mine which I'm sure I got from Amazon.co.uk about five years ago. Says 1080i on the box.

        Either way, great series and the footage is still pretty impressive.

  • kangaroo on 02/10/2016 - 09:25

    Bought it from Amazon for $17 (delivered) few years back.

  • Berserker9 on 02/10/2016 - 10:00

    Is it better to get the Special Edition ? Seems it just has 1 disc more?

  • thunderhead on 02/10/2016 - 10:28
    +1

    Thanks OP, bought a copy. I had GBP 9.99 promotional credit on my account for some reason and paid only $6.30 :)

  • bchliu on 02/10/2016 - 11:50

    Silly question.. but getting the "This item does not ship to Australia".

    How to get around this? Ta..

  • mathemagician on 02/10/2016 - 13:15

    It says it doesn't deliver to Australia. Amazon stock must have sold out I guess.

    EDIT: Oops, didn't read the above comments. All good!

  • FatBlanket on 02/10/2016 - 13:16
    +5

    Currently classified as a nature program, soon to be classified as a history program.

    • MelBourne on 02/10/2016 - 22:33
      -1

      not sure what this means officially without googling it, but sounds good to me :)

  • fatpizza on 02/10/2016 - 15:18
    +1

    So much misinformation regarding the resolutions in regards to this series.
    The PROPER format for this release is the special edition, which is labelled as 1080i50. Now don't be dismayed by the interlaced tag, as the special edition release is fully progressive. The reason it's listed as 1080i50 is because the Blu-Ray standard does not allow 1080p25 content, so they flag the video as interlaced (even though it isn't) just so it adheres to the Blu-Ray standard.
    The regular edition release (the one in this deal, and the one available in Australia and the USA) is actually slowed down from 25fps to 23.976fps.

    So stick with the special edition where possible.

    • TheContact on 02/10/2016 - 22:28

      I had heard the Special Edition had a dodgy master, something about the contrast being too high compared to the regular. Any truth in that?

  • skinny on 02/10/2016 - 15:26
    +3

    Doh! Added to card and about to pay and just realised I have purchased this item!

    In the name of bargain, TA would have sold me second copy if it was not for Amazon that displayed the message "You purchased this item on 22 Mar 2011"

  • Young gardener on 02/10/2016 - 21:40

    Can anyone advise how many discs are delivered?

  • Ryballs on 02/10/2016 - 22:08
    +2

    This bluray has stunning picture quality. We used to use it as a demo disc at JB Hi-Fi and it helped sell quite a few TVs..

  • MelBourne on 02/10/2016 - 22:35
    +1

    Just ordered 3 copies at $63 aud; I think that makes me prepared for some good xmas presents for myself and 2 other lucky people :)

    • BRYCELICIOUS on 03/10/2016 - 00:36
      +1

      Only 12 Mondays to go, You're organised.!

  • spockter on 02/10/2016 - 23:28
    +1

    Bought it together with Life which is similarly priced
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002KSA4F6/ref=oh_aui_de…

  • nnolan on 17/10/2016 - 17:26

    My copy came today and it is 1080i as previous people have mentioned says on the back 1080i /16:9 very disappointing wouldnt have bought it if i knew that

    • Max Power on 17/10/2016 - 18:47

      Don't fret, this original release is definitely 1080p. Check what your Blu-ray player/TV says when you actually play it.
      Besides, the special edition which is 1080i will have the 2 fields merged into a frame from the same point in time. In other words, you won't get the combing effect associated with interlaced recording.

      • nnolan on 17/10/2016 - 20:00

        yeah i was reassured googled it. Its defiantly 1080p they just say 1080i as there are some parts that are filmed in it so they don't get sued etc for false advertising or something like that. Thanks for your comment though i feel at ease now defiantly knowing its in 1080p.

        And i dont have the special edition says nothing on the case about special edition

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