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Updated picture and remastered sound are very good. However, the "space" scenes outside the ship are very poor. BIG DISAPPIOINTMENT HERE! I expected to see scenes like in the newer Star Trek TV series (NX Gen, DS9, Enterprise); real motion picture scenes. What you get here are LOUSY VIDEO GAME GRAPHICS. Switching between motion picture and this computer generated junk is really annoying. Episodes which feature a lot of scenes outside the ship such as "The Doomsday Machine" really suffer. This is not being "purist", it just looks ridiculous. Not up to Star Trek standards. The original "space" scenes, even with 1960's tech are way better. If this is all the better they could do, they should have left it as it was originally. The disk labels are limited to small circles in the center of the disk, with no room for info of what episodes are on the disk (you have to refer to plastic cards, which don't describe the episodes either). The original 2004 DVD set had full episode labels on the disk, and a booklet which described each episode. This is progress? This is nothing against the vendor, they had no control over this.Read full review
I wasn’t particularly interested when they remastered Star Wars. But this show, because of all its brilliance and put it towards people and the visionary way it was so ahead of the future, deserved an upgrade and enhancement. It clearly makes a lot of the 1960s playacting drama go away and the real science fiction shine.
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Okay, me... long-time Trekker, I collect ST toys & books & Dickel bottles BUT... I've never owned any Trek Original Series on any form, Beta, VHS or disc. Until now. And I'm glad I waited and didn't get stuck with 79 separate VHS's in clamshells! You'd think I'd be a purist and all a-gripin' about the Remastering, but nope. I love it! Here's what the naysayers are missing in their reviews. Of course Star Trek would be easy to preserve and clean up, it always looked great, it was a vibrant, colorful show. But no one probably thought that it would get "tampered with" à la Star Wars. Fans hate to point out weaknesses in the things we revere, but face it, the stock shots of the same Enterprise model crudely super-imposed over the same planet footage, it was just jarring transition-wise. The old-fashioned dials are turned into more futuristic read-outs, the Gorn blinks, the matte paintings are re-done more realistically, the phaser beams colors are in sync. The special features tell you that they basically used the same planet shot multiple times, just tinted it different colors. Let's face it, the budget went into Janice Rand's basket-weave hairdo, there wasn't much left over for FX. But the new exteriors and bridge viewscreen shots aren't jarring like you might expect, in fact they flow with the original series footage better than ever. The ships don't jerk, they don't get translucent, but somehow they made the CGI a bit aged to fit in with the rest of the film stock. It's only when you first start watching that you anticipate the CGI and are more concious of it, after awhile you forget about it at all. There's a great side-by-side comparison at the "Star Trek" website, just search for "Star Trek comparison remastered". So basically, that's how I feel about THAT! Nyah! Okay, the dvd packaging? Feh! It's SO bad that I find it funny now, every time I open the cases wondering how anyone could've seriously thought this was aesthetically-pleasing or convenient presentation. Unmarked dvd discs, a big 10-disc plastic case in a paper box in a plastic hinged box and the square cards with each episode listed on them. My cards fell out today when I tilted the box to pull the unweildy 10-cd plastic case out. Ugh. Anyway, so bad it's funny, at least I get a little laugh out of it! That's how I put a positive spin on things I guess. Buy it. NOW!!! And live long & prosper.Read full review
What more can one say about a classic series like the original "Star Trek"? NBC had something special when this program first aired on that network from 1966 to 1969. Viewers everywhere were captivated by the adventures of Capt. James Kirk (William Shatner), Commander Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Dr. "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelly), Mr. "Scotty" Scott (James Doohan), helmsman Lt. Sulu (George Tekai), Ensign Chekov (Walter Koenig), and Lt. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols). Included in this set are all 80 original episodes presented in the original order of broadcast. Even better is the fact that every episode has been restored and remastered for an optimal viewing experience. This includes both crystal clear audio sound and enhanced visuals. Who could ever forget Kirk's opening dialogue that started each episode? "Space...The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its 5-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before!" The series is set in the 23rd century where Earth has survived World War III then moved on to explore the stars. Although this series only lasted for 3 seasons, it paved the way for the subsequent sequel series that followed (The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise). Brought to you in a brilliant remastered edition, this is the original Star Trek like you’ve never seen it before!Read full review
You don't have to be a sci-fi lover to enjoy the Star Trek original series. Although I've been a fan since the early 80s, I only recently purchased all three seasons after finding a great price on eBay. I couldn't be happier. The video and audio quality is good and perfect for the notebook/travel viewing that I do frequently. I have always believed I've seen every episode and so far I haven't found any surprises. I also have the original Battlestar Galactica series (and just purchased the new one as well). The special effects of BG is better if only because of the improved technology that was available. But I still find that I prefer Capt. Kirk and company. So if you've been sitting on the fence, go ahead and take the plunge. You won't regret it!
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