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Life (like Planet Earth) on Blu Ray from Amazon UK $32.66 Delivered [Expired]

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Life (like Planet Earth) on Blu Ray from Amazon UK $32.66 Delivered [Expired]
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sparkles on 11/09/2010 - 16:55 amazon.co.uk (898 clicks)
Last edited 11/09/2010 - 20:39

I've been waiting for a deal on this blu ray set for a while now and the price has just dropped by about £10 since I last checked a few days ago.

It now comes to only $32.66 delivered. A few days ago it was around $50 delivered. The same set can currently be preordered via JB for $69.98 so this is less than half the price.

This documentary series is similar to Planet Earth which is amazing on blu ray. It has 4.5 stars out of 5 with 74 reviews. It's also currently fifth on the Amazon Blu Ray chart so a lot of people must be grabbing this with the price drop.

Anyway, thought I'd post this one for the blu ray fans.

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  • swimmingtoad on 11/09/2010 - 17:09

    Don't forget this version is only in 1080i, not full HD, like the US Version

    • kimmik on 11/09/2010 - 17:56

      How come there is a difference?

      • swimmingtoad on 11/09/2010 - 18:21

        They regularly release blu-ray titles in different resolutions or with diff sound mix's in diff regions, im not 100% sure why.

        • kimmik on 11/09/2010 - 18:31

          odd.

          On a side note, i've seen both planet earth and life in hd. i prefer planet earth.

          the new series (life) feels more fragmented in its "stories". if you're only getting one of these two series, i'd suggest planet earth even though its a few years older. the footages are still stunningly HD.

          planet earth blu-ray on amazon is exactly the same price as life.

  • Livert on 11/09/2010 - 17:34

    Thanks. Ordered Wonders Of The Solar System, Life, and Planet Earth for $84.95.

  • wortho on 11/09/2010 - 18:02
    +4

    But beware the Us version is narrated by Oprah Winfrey and not Attenborough.

    • kimmik on 11/09/2010 - 18:05

      Hahahahahaha. Attenborough is a naturalist… Whys winfrey dipping in nature docos

      • sparkles on 11/09/2010 - 18:14
        +3

        I am more than happy to lose a few pixels in order to get Attenborough over Oprah.

        • swimmingtoad on 11/09/2010 - 18:26

          they released the attenborough version in the US too

          • sparkles on 11/09/2010 - 19:02

            @swimmingtoad: Just checked and on Amazon the US (Attenborough) version is considerably dearer at US$46.99 which works out to be AUD$59.65 delivered. Amazingly enough the Oprah version is even more expensive again. Americans will pay a premium for Oprah it seems.

      • wortho on 11/09/2010 - 18:26
        +5

        Heres a review on the US version, I guess they thought the Yanks wouldn't understand someone like Attenborough who speaks the Queens English ; )

        This is atrocious. I'm watching "Life" on Discovery channel right now, with Oprah narrating. Some of the reviewers said that the script was re-written for her, and I can believe it. I can't believe Attenborough saying lines like "hunting crab seals is toooo much work!" Oprah narrates this thing as if she were reading a bedtime story to little kids and comes off as snarky and condescending. In the opening segment, she's discussing a fox chasing an ibex kid and it's basically like "heeeere comes the fox! UH OH!!"

    • Shadowsfury on 12/09/2010 - 10:33

      LOL I actually thought you were kidding when I +'ed your post last night.

  • wortho on 11/09/2010 - 18:03

    Anyone know if this UK version would play ok on a Aussie PS3? are they region locked?

    • hypocrisyinaction on 11/09/2010 - 18:04
      +1

      Australia and the UK are in the same Blu-ray region, you'll be fine.

      • wortho on 11/09/2010 - 18:06

        Thanks for that.

  • sparkles on 11/09/2010 - 19:51

    The Blue Planet 4DVD set (it doesn't come on Blu Ray) is also a great price at the moment. It works out to be an extra $14.50 if you add it as a second item (therefore reduced postage). It's currently a staggering $83.99 at JB :O

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Planet-Complete-Special-Disc/dp…

  • gadgetguy on 11/09/2010 - 20:15

    Just ordered this and Planet Earth (currently the same price), thanks for the post.

  • sparkles on 11/09/2010 - 20:38

    The price has now jumped to £28.99 from the very fleeting bargain price of £17.93. Bargain over.

  • kimmik on 11/09/2010 - 21:55
    +1

    Planet Earth bluray is still 15pounds ex VAT

  • Big Bessie on 12/09/2010 - 08:31

    The price has dropped back down again - making an order now - thanks for that!

    • bender on 12/09/2010 - 11:29

      Aww damn. I missed it twice then.

  • gadgetguy on 12/09/2010 - 08:57

    Its 28.99 again now, bargain over?

    Planet Earth is still cheap if you don't have it.

  • punk on 12/09/2010 - 12:49

    life isn't that great compared to planet earth. if you're getting this just so that you look better in the eyes of your friends because its a documentary you're just fooling yourself, there's better ones out there!

    • swimmingtoad on 12/09/2010 - 20:34

      Well i disagree with you, i have seen a couple of episodes and life is great. Are you a person who buys docos to impress your friends? Because that reason for purchasing would have never crossed my mind!

  • barnetas on 12/09/2010 - 12:59

    If anyone is interested, here is a really great review of Life.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikqj3flngww&feature=related

    • Tm15 on 13/09/2010 - 12:09

      If by really great you mean trash..

  • sparkles on 20/09/2010 - 19:43
    +1

    If anyone is still interested, the price of Life Blu Ray has dropped again to £17.93. Currently it will be $32.77 delivered.

  • bargrin on 21/09/2010 - 03:11

    brillant, christmas shopping for my mum is done!

  • sparkles on 22/09/2010 - 18:31

    Mine came today. There was some earlier debate about the resolution. Can confirm that it is 1080p* - however it has a asterix stating that "some short elements of the programme are interlaced (ie. the credit rollers)". It also states that "Due to the nature of filming in remote habitats some images are not full HD".

    ETA: Watched the first disc last night. This series is a mind trip! The resolution and detail is simply amazing.

  • kimmik on 05/10/2010 - 13:40

    I still haven't received my order of planet earth….

    what do i do now? Just emailed amazon.

    does the post office ever forget to leave a "sorry we missed you" card? cos i haven't seen any.

    also its my first time ever dealing with a non-arriving parcel.

  • kimmik on 05/10/2010 - 13:48

    wow, thats nice of them. and quick response too!

    "Please be rest assure that we take full responsibility should any item become lost or damaged during delivery and we are happy to replace these items at our own cost.

    If your package has not arrived by October 15, 2010, please let us know using the link below so we can investigate and take the appropriate action."

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