Opinion: Blu-ray wins, no war - Page 9 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Kevin270 · 2006-04-15, 09:00 AM

Do you guys actually see a big difference between up-converted DVDs via the HDMI cable, as opposed to DVD input from a progressive scan DVD player via the component cables?

james99 · 2006-04-15, 09:22 AM

If you have a good component DVD player, then a big fat no. Of course a good component DVD player is 3x the cost, so these machines are good for the $$.

canada45 · 2006-04-15, 12:15 PM

Hey guys a question re monoprice.com, who pays the duty? Is it in the price? Or do I have to pay it on delivery? I know that tiger.ca it is included but the prices are higher. Please advise.

james99 · 2006-04-15, 12:19 PM

No duty here. They ticked the "gift" option on the Customs form and stated $15 value. Sweet.

KRD01967 · 2006-04-15, 11:35 PM

Ditto for me! Checked as gift and received in Calgary in 5 business days!!!

ColdWinter · 2006-04-15, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXAM

Thanks for the info. I dropped into Radio Shack today and they wanted around $100 for a DVI cable! They are sure making a heck of a big mark-up on their stuff!
BTW Why do they ask you for your name and address when you buy anything from the Shack, even an AAA battery? I never give it to them.

I've been checking around for a little while now and end up ordering it from monoprice. My DVI-HDMI 3 ft cost me $11 US. I should have it by next week or two.

timbo · 2006-04-16, 02:54 AM

The duty charged will be payable by you when you receive your merchandise. (either at your door or most likely at your local Post Office)

That is if there is any duty due. My first order came duty owing at the Post Office.

The second order came (bless them) with a funky customs declaration that showed a value of $17. Actual value @ $150 U.S. (did I say bless them?)

Also: first order- 2 weeks to deliver (!??!).......second order-super pronto fast, 3 days !

I suppose, LOW declared value = NO duty owing = fast delivery.

timbo · 2006-04-16, 05:33 AM

The opinion of this fellow Hettrick from the link in post #1 sounds an awful lot like gossip to me.
Isn't Variety a Hollywood rag a la "I don't care what they write about me as long as they spell my name right." ?

I find the comments in this forum to be better informed than this man's opinion.

For what little it's worth, I think HD DVD will prevail in the short term simply because consumers will find it easier to identify with the name.

mfabien · 2006-04-16, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timbo

The opinion of this fellow Hettrick from the link in post #1 sounds an awful lot like gossip to me.
Isn't Variety a Hollywood rag a la "I don't care what they write about me as long as they spell my name right." ?

I find the comments in this forum to be better informed than this man's opinion.

For what little it's worth, I think HD DVD will prevail in the short term simply because consumers will find it easier to identify with the name.

... and with the price for the player!

Kevin270 · 2006-04-16, 11:42 AM

Keep in mind that due to the "Free Trade Agreement", there is no duty to be charged on electronics or electronic equipment that was manufactured in the US. If the cables were manufactured elsewhere, then yes there would be duty. Often times the Custom's department will just slap duty on everything, include stuff that is supposed to be excluded, so watch out for that.

2006-04-16, 02:54 AM	#127
timbo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 845	MonoPrice duty The duty charged will be payable by you when you receive your merchandise. (either at your door or most likely at your local Post Office) That is if there is any duty due. My first order came duty owing at the Post Office. The second order came (bless them) with a funky customs declaration that showed a value of $17. Actual value @ $150 U.S. (did I say bless them?) Also: first order- 2 weeks to deliver (!??!).......second order-super pronto fast, 3 days ! I suppose, LOW declared value = NO duty owing = fast delivery.

2006-04-16, 05:33 AM	#128
timbo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 845	Blu-ray wins, no war The opinion of this fellow Hettrick from the link in post #1 sounds an awful lot like gossip to me. Isn't Variety a Hollywood rag a la "I don't care what they write about me as long as they spell my name right." ? I find the comments in this forum to be better informed than this man's opinion. For what little it's worth, I think HD DVD will prevail in the short term simply because consumers will find it easier to identify with the name.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

2006-04-15, 09:00 AM	#121
Kevin270 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 417	Do you guys actually see a big difference between up-converted DVDs via the HDMI cable, as opposed to DVD input from a progressive scan DVD player via the component cables?

2006-04-15, 09:22 AM	#122
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	If you have a good component DVD player, then a big fat no. Of course a good component DVD player is 3x the cost, so these machines are good for the $$.

2006-04-15, 12:15 PM	#123
canada45 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 315	Hey guys a question re monoprice.com, who pays the duty? Is it in the price? Or do I have to pay it on delivery? I know that tiger.ca it is included but the prices are higher. Please advise.

2006-04-15, 12:19 PM	#124
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	No duty here. They ticked the "gift" option on the Customs form and stated $15 value. Sweet.

2006-04-15, 11:35 PM	#125
KRD01967 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 156	Ditto for me! Checked as gift and received in Calgary in 5 business days!!!

2006-04-16, 11:42 AM	#130
Kevin270 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 417	Keep in mind that due to the "Free Trade Agreement", there is no duty to be charged on electronics or electronic equipment that was manufactured in the US. If the cables were manufactured elsewhere, then yes there would be duty. Often times the Custom's department will just slap duty on everything, include stuff that is supposed to be excluded, so watch out for that.