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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2003 11:12 pm 
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I saw a Devdas DVD for sale. The picture looked exactly same as the original. It stated that is two disk 'anamorphic' version. EROS log etc. I bought it. Bummer ! :ffs:

It came in a regular plastic case (not the Eros original case). It had two disks. Exactly same as EROS. Menu, features etc - everything same as original. Surprise ! It is also anamorphic !
PQ looked pretty good too (I have not seen original EROS but based upon reviews I don't think it is any better that what I have)

I have not checked the forum - but does anyone know about these DVDs? I hate to own bootlegs - but this one is something different. It looks like exact replica. It came from Canada. Can any Canadian shed some light on this? :D Is it worth keeping?


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2003 11:39 pm 
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Originals of DVDs come out but very soon after the market is flooded with pirate copies of the originals. Sometimes very hard to tell which one is real and which one is fake, while other times its easy to tell by the cover. Either way when you pop the disc in its the same as the original no difference. Well there are some differences:

1. You dont have to pay an arm and a leg for the original .ie ERO$ DEVDAS original is $42 Canadian, YRF LAMHE original is $35 Canadian :O Pirate are usually have that 50%-70% cheaper than originals.
2. Media of the pirate is more than likely better than the original therefore wont screw up after a couple of plays ie. Video Sound DVDs

Now I dont like to promote piracy but regarding Indian DVDs I would have to say I am all for it. Reason being originals they charge so much which dont include proper extras or even a decent print, especially for newly released movies :angry: Now there are some companies that do try to come out with decent product, ie DEI now BEI. Their prints are usually pretty good and sometimes even come out with some good DVDs containing good extras, ie. Hum Saath Saath Hain, Kaho Na Pyar Hai and Hum Dil Chuke Sanam.

English DVDs I only buy originals and dont even bother downloading off the net. They are worth the money but indian DVDs, for me at least and only my 2 cents, are not worth your hard earned money.


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2003 12:55 am 
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Agreed! If Indian bootlegs are 100% same as original I would buy them if they are 50% cheaper. I have a large collection of English DVDs and all of them were real bargain ! Any new new movie you typically get for $15 US shipped - if u buy it in the first week of release. Average price paid for all my (English)DVDs is less than $10. I have recently started venturing into Indian DVDs and guess what - it's lot harder to find decent DVDs. I was thrilled to find Sholay for 3.99 but when I saw the video quality, I don't think it was even worth $1. (Guess what my english VHS have better quality)

In Devdas case though, I got ripped. This guy charged me $20 US shipped. I could have gotten the original from indiaweekly for 21.50 shipped. :angry:
Fortunately it is exact copy, but I think I should be more careful in future. (Oh well Still learning about buying Indian DVDs) :)


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2003 4:33 am 
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I paid $13 cdn for my Devdas dupe in Toronto. You got ripped off. I refused to pay good money for an inferior DVD. If the subsequent versions of Devdas release this year are better, I will buy the original.

-Bh


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