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Hi-Def Media Lovefest: The war is over and we can all go home.
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VictimOfGrief
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one thing not talked about a whole lot was Toshiba's statement about Warner jumping. It sounds like they're still under some sort of contractual agreement. If Warner breaks any of that..... lawsuit?
I am guessing the HD-DVD camp are making calls like crazy to all their supports, especially paramount and trying to re-structure their position for CES, if they have a showing at all.
You know I almost bought into Hd-DVD, first it was Paramount's exclusivity deal, so no Transformers on blu-ray for NeoJ. Then came Universal's position to put everything even HEROES and Battlestar Galacica on HD-DVD and my friend who is only into HD-DVD used to goat me into buying an add on for my 360, especially with that sweet deal with the free HEORES box set at best buy.... now he isn't even online right now.
You know I almost bought into Hd-DVD, first it was Paramount's exclusivity deal, so no Transformers on blu-ray for NeoJ. Then came Universal's position to put everything even HEROES and Battlestar Galacica on HD-DVD and my friend who is only into HD-DVD used to goat me into buying an add on for my 360, especially with that sweet deal with the free HEORES box set at best buy.... now he isn't even online right now.
Kabuki Waq
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its sad that with all the Good natured Pity being thrown around by the BLu Ray fans i fear this thread will lose a lot of steam now 
The Elite
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neojubei said:
Yeah, I was tempted so many times but I had a bad feeling about the format ever since I bought the addon once, hooked it up to my 360 and received the red ring of death. Took the sucker back to the store and swore off the format for the most part ever since.
It was a bad omen.
Kabuki Waq said:its sad that with all the Good natured Pity being thrown around by the BLu Ray fans i fear this thread will lose a lot of steam now
There is one battle yet to win - DVD!
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
VictimOfGrief
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Digital downloads will NEVER replace a physical media. Not even within 20 yrs will North America have the infrastructure for that shit.Nicodimas said:
Microsoft is smoking crack if they think they can bring that out and have everyone sign up for that the way iTunes did with music.
Pristine_Condition
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New York Times is on it. Tomorrow's story today. An excerpt, though the first line of the story pretty much says it all:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/05/technology/05disc.html?ref=business
This is how this story will play in the mainstream news.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/05/technology/05disc.html?ref=business
This is how this story will play in the mainstream news.
Kabuki Waq
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so is Micheal Bay some sort of prophet now?
VictimOfGrief
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No just another prick who can't make movies.Kabuki Waq said:
Lion Heart
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Anyone care to sell me cheap glasses? I could have sworn this was at 11 pages 2 hours ago.
VictimOfGrief
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DD? Doubtful. At least in the US.Nicodimas said:
Kabuki Waq
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VictimOfGrief said:
atleast he tried to back the right horse
He is prolly telling all his dreamworks buddies "i told you so"i still cant believe all this went down after i bought the hd dvd add on.
I'm kind of glad this nonsense is coming to an end - I've got both players.. my ps3, and the hddvd addon for 360 - I own BSG Season 1, Star Trek, Heroes, and a handful of movies on HDDVD, so i'm not at a loss.
I own more bluray disks than I do HDDVD, so this is fine for me... If i get cheap deals on HDDVD releases in the near future, then so be it.
Still though, didn't think it'd happen this quickly.. I guess all that's left is paramount and universal, once they sway.. games over man!
I own more bluray disks than I do HDDVD, so this is fine for me... If i get cheap deals on HDDVD releases in the near future, then so be it.
Still though, didn't think it'd happen this quickly.. I guess all that's left is paramount and universal, once they sway.. games over man!
Cosmic Bus said:
Or, you can accept and enjoy a one format future like the rest of us instead of crying bitter tears.
Why step out of it? Isn't this what everyone wanted for the end game? A single high def format?
If this is going to make you stop supporting high def content, then perhaps you should rethink why you even bothered stepping into high def to begin with, because it looks like it wasn't for the movies.
VictimOfGrief
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:lolSnah said:
Lion Heart
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Gattsu25 said:
How did I get in this shit hole
OokieSpookie
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avaya said:
I seriously want to go give hidefjunkie the finger, but that whole two month ban thing is a hamper.
Mods for some reason do not like when you try to make a ban bet with their pet insider.
Snah said:
Maybe because some of us can not afford 399 dollar players. I will gladly join in when I can get a fully speced blu player for 199. I just can't afford to drop 800 dollars on 2 players which I must have. I just can't wait for best buy and other places to start clearing out HD-DVDs I will gladly buy a whole library of hd-media if it is cheap. I could careless if I have 2 players in each entertainment center with the VCRs/regular dvd players there is plenty of room.
VictimOfGrief
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If there is no sub $200 dollar Blu-Ray player after CES, I'll be surprised.Snah said:
On that note, I'm outta here for now.
Snah said:
I won't hold my breath if out dated 1.0 players are still 300 dollars. And half speced 1.1 players are 399 it will be a while before 2.0 players are 199. I just hope toshiba calls it quits asap and gets working on blu players then I could see a chance of a full speced player for 199 in the next year.
OokieSpookie
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quest said:
"outdated" 1.0 players are already under 300
Cosmic Bus
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Snah said:
I don't have an issue with there being one format, but Sony's approach remains rather consumer-unfriendly and cost prohibitive in my mind. Until they choose to get things into a more affordable range, I am going back to the sidelines.
Kabuki Waq
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Cosmic Bus said:
I dunno i have not been impressed with the Combo disc prices of HD DVD movies. Pretty dirty as well imo.
Pristine_Condition
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VictimOfGrief said:
How about a $200 Blu-ray add-on for the 360?
That'd be cool.
OokieSpookie
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Cosmic Bus said:
If it was not for Toshiba's desperation sales 279 would have been considered consumer friendly right now and a good step.
And the movie prices have been pretty damned good if you buy on release week or watch for sales ( not even including bogos )
The bottom line is that haters will always have an excuse to hate.
Nicodimas said:
No way will DD become mainstream in 5 years, at least not in the U.S.
Do you realize just how many places in the U.S. still can't get reliable broadband service and probably will never get it unless some reliable alternative is found, like running it through the electric lines?
We aren't Japan, or South Korea.. this is a big fucking country.
Not to mention some of the companies that do offer it, like Comcast craptastic putting download caps on their users.
George Claw M.D.
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What's so dumb about that logic? Consumer electronics don't last forever. Just, today, I bid on a used SNES on eBay, because mine broke. Had the SNES been a nothing more than a CD or DVD player, I could get a new player, cheaper, yet with better features than the original SNES.borghe said:
For the record? So you have proof? Also, Toshiba's official response is that they still have existing contracts with Warner. So maybe Warner still has to release titles on HD DVD until May, but is strategically giving Blu-ray and DVD timed exclusivity, effectively minimizing support for HD DVD.borghe said:
Would be interesting to see if Microsoft lives up to their word, regarding this. However, I don't see it happening with the 360, this late in its lifespan. Chances are good for MS's next console, though.Firestreak said:
That's an interesting take. Now, seeing that link about the HD DVD conference being cancelled(if it's true), that could have definitely played a part in Warner's timing of the announcement. As entertaining as it would have been for Microsoft to announce some sort of HD DVD deal, only to have Warner make its announcement, later, the current situation really is best for all concerned.chubigans said:
So true. However, I think Microsoft spent just enough money to achieve its goal. After all, this is the first year that Microsoft game division became profitable. HD DVD stunted the PS3's growth enough to assure 360 success. I not talking about being first or even second place, either, but being in the race, period. It's interesting that the PS3 is having the least success in the U.S., where HD DVD had it's only chance. The PS3 is fairing much better, everywhere else in the world, where Blu-ray is blowing out HD DVD. Even if PS3 sales take off, after this announcement, akin to what DVD did for the PS2, 360 is already assured to remain a player this gen. Had Blu-ray been a foregone conclusion from the start, the console wars may very well have looked very different than it is, now.Phoenix said:
Yes. I'm a regular reader of DailyTech, but I don't participate in their discussions, because the bias of the community is obvious. Perfectly valid posts get voted down, just for supporting anything Sony.Chiggs said:
Read my response, above. Toshiba said Warner still has contracts with them.MechDX said:
$620mil is a lot of money- an amount that would not go unnoticed in financial reports. That is, unless Sony already reported it, explaining the huge $1bil loss for their game division.Mifune said:
I kid!
sonycowboy
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