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Last post Nov 12, 2009, 6:40 PM by Andrew Everard. (73 replies)
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Posted on Sep 11, 2009, 5:36 PM

Free THX Optimizer Glasses!

Well, it's been trials and tribulations with US/UK post and customs... but i'm pleased to announce that....

a) All subscribers to What Hi-fi? Sound and Vision will get a free pair of THX Optimiser glasses with their next (November) issue; this applies to all overseas subscribers as well as UK. Please bear with us re receiving your issue while UK post problems blight us; UK subscribers should still have their issues before they are in shops next Wednesday.

b) Every reader buying their November issue in Tesco stores will also receive a free pair of THX glasses.

c) There's a  two-page feature on getting the most from the THX Optimizer - with or without the special glasses - in that November issue.


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Posted on Sep 11, 2009, 7:54 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2009, 12:01 AM

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Very nice - ta very muchly!

 

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Posted on Sep 12, 2009, 1:50 AM

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Superb job Smile
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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 1:12 PM

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As an update - all subscription copies have been dispatched, so are now at mercy of postal systems. First copies should arrive by tomorrow - thanks for your patience!
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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 1:23 PM

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Do you need a DVD or Bluray disc to do this optimisation?
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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 1:28 PM

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angelface59:
Do you need a DVD or Bluray disc to do this optimisation?


The THX test paterns are found on lots of DVDs, including Star Wars, Finding Nemo and many others.

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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 1:31 PM

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ah ha look forward to that, might wear them to work....
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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 1:44 PM

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D.J.KRIME:

angelface59:
Do you need a DVD or Bluray disc to do this optimisation?


The THX test paterns are found on lots of DVDs, including Star Wars, Finding Nemo and many others.

Yep, there are more than 300 discs with the THX Optimiser - full, searchable list here. Step-by-step guide to the optimisation process in our issue.

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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 3:12 PM

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Clare


All very nice and well done, would be even more nice to receive this months mag (October I guess) 14th already and nothing in the post (although the postman has knocked............twice!)..................is there an issue with delivery?


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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 3:24 PM

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It's the November issue (I know, the dates are crazy due to impending, 13th Awards issue) and it wasn't due to subscribers until Friday 11th at very earliest. Sadly - as detailed above - both postal problems (US and UK) and the glasses being stuck in customs meant subscription issues didn't get into UK postal system until Saturday morning.

I have had confirmation that they're on their way to people - so you should get subscription issues from tomorrow; still a day before magazines hit shops.

And remember, only subscribers - and those who buy mag in Tesco stores - get the free glasses.

Apologies again for the delay, which was beyond our control.

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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 5:26 PM

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Thanks for reply......................bated breath and all that.
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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 7:15 PM

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Great, I was just looking to see if there was a delay on the mag. Happy that the reason is that I'm going to get some Optimser glasses. Have wanted a set for ages.

 

Cheers. 

Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 7:20 PM

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Yes, it's a good news/bad news thing - hopefully the delay will be offset by the gift!

(And if anyone doesn't need the glasses, pass them on to someone who'll benefit, even if that's in the direction of eBayWink)

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Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 10:28 PM

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Many thanks, Clare.

Great news that the glasses are with the magazine. I shall look forward to using them.
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