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| ![Planet Earth: Complete BBC Series [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510skVE8%2BuL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actor: David Attenborough
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £49.99
Buy New: £33.90
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 304
Format: Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 550
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.5 x 1.3
EAN: 5051561000010
ASIN: B000SKNIWE
Release Date: November 12, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: New, normally dispatched the same day. DirectOffers is a trading name for Entertainment UK Ltd. See our zShop for terms and conditions of sale.
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| Customer Reviews:
 This is 1080p December 20, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Some people complain about this is not 1080p. It is. The UK version is 1080p (the four main dvd's) AND 1080i (extra dvd).
Astonishing - I urge you to see it September 6, 2007
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is a truly landmark documentary series. I am a big fan of documentaries about nature and like to watch a lot of Discovery/Nat Geo films so I guess I can say that I do know something about the "genre".
Planet Earth is by far the best film of its kind I've ever seen: stunning visuals, brilliant direction and narration - it has everything to make you watch pretty much every second with astonishment and admiration. The sheer effort and time it took to produce it is nothing short of amazing (the "diaries" after each episode is arguably as exciting as the film itself) Even non-enthusiasts are guaranteed against dissapointment.
See the HD difference. September 10, 2007
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have, so far, felt pretty indifferent about my Blu-ray player and, I'm ashamed to say, haven't really been able to tell the difference between genuine Blu-ray movies and an upscaled DVD equivalent.
Planet Earth, however, is the exception. The pictures are absolutely awesome and this, coupled with the impeccable cinematography of the Planet Earth series has made for my first amazing HD experience. If, like me, you have felt slightly indifferent about your brand new, expensive HD player then this is definitely for you.
1080i or 1080p argument resolved ? November 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is outstanding.
I rented it but then bought the USA import version because of Amazon Reviews. This was a costly mistake and 1 disc less.
My Panasonic Blu Ray player info when playing picture reports this as 1080p. I have a full 1080p 37inch Panasonic TV.
The "extra" disc is 1080i so the packaging reports the whole as 1080i
Some people say the USA import is so much better. I think this is a case of " The Emporers New Clothes" fairy tale.
I have read all the arguments regarding buying the US import version and found this report on an AV forum which I believe to be correct.
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ALL versions of Planet Earth, on both HD DVD and Blu Ray, are 1080P. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT OR WHAT IT SAYS ON THE BOX, THE MAIN PROGRAMMES ARE ALL IN 1080P, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
The video files (as in actual size in MB) are exactly the same size on both versions (US/UK); just try both versions in your player, you will not see a difference.
The UK version mentions 1080i on the box because the 'extra' programmes are in 1080i, but this is at 30fps so the motion looks much better than the main programmes anyway. The 1080i on the box is merely the BBC trying to cover themselves against accusations of false advertising.
Whats worse than people on forums talking nonsense is that if you look at Amazon or Play..com there are people posting 'reviews' which are saying it is 1080i and that they are disgusted with the BBC etc and telling people to buy the US version. There people should ask themselves WHY the BBC would release a lower quality product in the UK - this would cost MORE money, and they would gain nothing in return. The answer is THEY HAVEN'T. It's all 1080p. Use yer loaf!
So please lets stop this nonsense, any lack of image quality in Planet Earth is due to the original recording technology used (24p film / early HD cameras) and not the release format.
If you want the best demo 'nature' disc then just get BBC's Galapagos, it's not as interesting but you'll have no complaints about PQ. (and YES it's 1080p, AND 30fps.
Fantastic, but make sure your gear is up to it! December 20, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This series is absolutly stunning and some of the pictures just gasping. Not much more I can say besides get it!
At 1080i the picture is great obiously it does show some of the weeknesses of my TV since it only upscales 1080i on a 1368x768 pixel screen. That say it is fantastic still.
To everyone that complain, before you do so make sure your equipment is up to it, Full HD is required for best quality. I have a 1080i tv connected up to a PS3 and the result is fantastic. But a friend has a proper 1080p tv (not upscaling it actully has a pixel resulotion of 1900 by 1080 which is required) Also note that you may get jutter from your screen if the electronics is not up to it due to the 24 frames per second some tvs just can not do this well as the conversion to 60HZ (60fames per second) is not great. You really need a better tv.
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