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HD DVD talks out about Netflix and Best Buy
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article published on 13 February, 2008
After recent announcements that Best Buy had snuffed HD DVD and that Netflix would be dropping all stock of HD DVD, the HD DVD Promotional Group took time to make a statement about the future of the format and the recent decisions.
Clearly, the Group was upset over the recent losses (which seem to be mounting) and offered only this as a response.
"We have long held the belief that ... [ read the full article ]
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eatsushi
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14. February 2008 @ 13:51 |
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Originally posted by juankerr:
A dual layer BD50 disc should be enough for both theatrical and extended cuts with seamless branching plus a True HD soundtrack.
Exactly! Where's TL51 when you need it???
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hughjars
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14. February 2008 @ 14:30 |
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Originally posted by juankerr:
A dual layer BD50 disc should be enough for both theatrical and extended cuts with seamless branching plus a True HD soundtrack.
- Or alternatively it could well be that the spec-sheet jockeys are marking this disc down cos it lacks Dolby True HD even though it's Dolby Digital plus audio track is outstanding
(maybe even 'reference quality, as was the case with Transformers).
(Not that more than a fraction of the mass-market have the kit to make any use of lossless audio anyways.)
It's the same things as happened with Transformers - which btw had 5gb of space spare and could easily have had the lossless audio track if it would have made any real difference.
.....and note that Dolby
(you know, the people with the amazing 'best-money-can-buy' audio kit & who know a thing or two about audio)
have said done right there should be no noticeable difference anyways.
Pity the slightly longer version wasn't the HD one but then they are trying to keep the appeal as broad as possible - being able to take the combo disc around and share it with family & friends may well be one of those smart 'word off mouth' marketing ideas.
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eatsushi
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14. February 2008 @ 15:08 |
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Originally posted by hughjars:
Pity the slightly longer version wasn't the HD one but then they are trying to keep the appeal as broad as possible -
Either way I'm waiting for the Extended Cut to come out in full HD preferably with a lossless soundtrack.
This half-assed effort from Universal is unacceptable given the fact that the format is fighting for its life. Now is not the time to be holding back.
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being able to take the combo disc around and share it with family & friends may well be one of those smart 'word off mouth' marketing ideas.
American Gangster doesn't need word of mouth marketing. It's one of the most anticipated titles of Q1 and is expected to sell well.
The under-spec'd HD DVD version will only foster disappointment and doubt among the HD DVD faithful.
Maybe they should have done away with the U Control/PiP feature and placed all the extras on a second disc (like Transformers). They could have had the space for the Extended Cut.
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vinny13
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14. February 2008 @ 16:11 |
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Well the war is in my favor, great :P
Couldn't care less for blabbering about 2 disks that play movies like a bunch of idiots... Is there nothing better to fight about except consoles and movie players?
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juankerr
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14. February 2008 @ 16:25 |
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Originally posted by eatsushi:
This half-assed effort from Universal is unacceptable given the fact that the format is fighting for its life. Now is not the time to be holding back.
The under-spec'd HD DVD version will only foster disappointment and doubt among the HD DVD faithful.
I agree. This is their first high-profile release of the year. Given the current state of affairs, I thought this title needed their best effort.
I guess I was wrong.
I liked the film when I saw it in our local theater and was anticipating a great HD release. However, this HD DVD is a no-buy for me too and I'll wait for the extended cut in HD no matter what format it comes in.
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Icanbe
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14. February 2008 @ 17:00 |
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Originally posted by vinny13:
Well the war is in my favor, great :P
Couldn't care less for blabbering about 2 disks that play movies like a bunch of idiots... Is there nothing better to fight about except consoles and movie players?
Apparently not for some people, I've been following this whole debate for a couple months now. There are some very valid points made about both formats (good and bad) and I've learned alot about both formats also, But good lord some people really need to settle down a bit and find something thats worth fighting about or for, Instead of a piece of 12cm plastic.
There is one big thing I'm waiting to see, whats gonna happen to all the people who bought pre 2.0 disc profile blu-ray standalone players.
Are they gonna work or not?
Peace
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vinny13
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14. February 2008 @ 17:06 |
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Originally posted by Icanbe:
Originally posted by vinny13:
Well the war is in my favor, great :P
Couldn't care less for blabbering about 2 disks that play movies like a bunch of idiots... Is there nothing better to fight about except consoles and movie players?
Apparently not for some people, I've been following this whole debate for a couple months now. There are some very valid points made about both formats (good and bad) and I've learned alot about both formats also, But good lord some people really need to settle down a bit and find something thats worth fighting about or for, Instead of a piece of 12cm plastic.
There is one big thing I'm waiting to see, whats gonna happen to all the people who bought pre 2.0 disc profile blu-ray standalone players.
Are they gonna work or not?
Peace
I don't know... I've been following this crap for months... I've learned a lot about both formats too. It's gotten to the point where people post in these articles to flame another. The only reason why I have BR is because it's built into my PS3 :P
I'm pretty sure everything is going to work... Sony isn't one to screw that many people at a time like this where everybody looks at them with disappointment compared to 10 years ago and before that... Then again all of these big companies have cheaped out...
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juankerr
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14. February 2008 @ 17:08 |
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Originally posted by Icanbe:
There is one big thing I'm waiting to see, whats gonna happen to all the people who bought pre 2.0 disc profile blu-ray standalone players.
Are they gonna work or not?
dblbogey7 has field tested the first 2.0 disc on his 1.0 player.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/618016#3742705
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@eatsushi: Per your request I rented the BluRay version of Saw IV from a local Blockbuster. It's not really my type of movie but I also wanted to see how the first 2.0 disc in the market fared with 1.0 players.
I tried the disc on my Panasonic DMP-BD10. A friend who has a Sony BDP-S1 bought the movie. Both are Profile 1.0 players and both have the latest firmware. I tried to find someone with a Samsung BDP-1400 but was unsuccessful.
Anyway, I'm pleased to report that the main movie was able to play through without a hitch on my 1.0 Panasonic. My friend on the Sony also reported no problems playing the movie.
I've seen similar reports in other user forums.
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samshizze
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14. February 2008 @ 22:14 |
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For those complaining about the price of BluRay movies. Just remember how expensive regular DVD was when it first came out. New technology is expensive. But once they figure out ways to make manufacturing more effective, and more and more households get into High Definition. Prices will be dropping.
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9. April 2008 @ 01:05 |
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"We have long held the belief that HD DVD is the best format for consumers based on quality and value, and with more than 1 million HD DVD players on the market, it's unfortunate to see Netflix make the decision to only stock Blu-ray titles going forward. While the Best Buy announcement says they will recommend Blu-ray, at least they will continue to carry HD DVD and offer consumers a choice at retail.
The response, which is rather tame compared to past statements could show that the Group is finally breaking down, or even accepting defeat. Price cuts have become standard practice for Toshiba HD DVD players but disc sales are still lagging and consumers are eagerly expecting and end to the format war.
Is this a defeated quote that HD DVD is putting out there. I have to say this is a sad day but i am sure that if they get on the blu-ray bandwagon and help improve that technology we will have a even greater device out for consumers.
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