Blu Ray Vs HD-DVD Debate

maximus · 10-08-2004, 06:50 AM

Some new pics including Blu-ray drive for PC;
CEATEC 2004

Note: translated from japanese

Knight76 · 10-12-2004, 02:54 AM

Having not read the article you refer to Maximus cos I'm not registering to. I cant see why Fox would support HD-dvd over Blu ray considering who owns them. They can make all the denials they want but Sony own them and will direct them to release stuff for Blu ray over HD-DVD.

Unless something in the article really changes this opinion.

maximus · 10-12-2004, 03:32 AM

I apologise the link has changed, I try to avoid posting links that require registering, etc.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa95.html#foxbrd

I agree FOX can try to stay neutral on a public level but IMO they are more interested in Blu-ray than they are letting on...

Sony owns Columbia/TriStar and now MGM but they do not own 20th Century Fox.

maximus · 10-12-2004, 04:23 AM

AACS

sonicularulus · 10-12-2004, 07:08 PM

you have to admit the blu-ray logo is hot....nice looking....

Knight76 · 10-13-2004, 05:27 PM

Maximus. That new link you posted only leads to a small gif image for me.

My appologise, I for some reason was thinking Sony had bought fox. Like that would happen.

maximus · 10-13-2004, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight76

Maximus. That new link you posted only leads to a small gif image for me.

My appologise, I for some reason was thinking Sony had bought fox. Like that would happen.

Damn that pic is 75% full-screen for me, I'm going to find another.

No problem I was actually hoping you were right.

maximus · 10-14-2004, 05:14 AM

http://asia.news.yahoo.com/041012/kyodo/d85m26ao1.html

maximus · 10-14-2004, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximus

Some new pics including Blu-ray drive for PC;
CEATEC 2004

Note: translated from japanese

Scroll to the bottom, ignore the text(translated);
NEC PC drive

maximus · 10-14-2004, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximus

AACS

Here is the website;
http://www.aacsla.com/

maximus · 11-21-2004, 09:35 PM

...this latest audio codec addition still leaves HD DVD as the only next-gen disc to support MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing)
Link

Lanny · 11-29-2004, 11:47 AM

From the news, HD-DVD picks up Hollywood support:

HD DVD

Knight76 · 12-07-2004, 07:41 PM

Its really starting to happen now.

It will still be interesting once the battle really gets going. when both formats have products on the shelves. They cant really leave it much longer as with digital television really taking off now around the world people are already experiencing HD broadcasts and will not want their home movie viewing to fall behind in quality.

Now the question is, wether to stop buying dvd's now in anticipation of HD dvd at the end of next year? Or buy selected DVD's of older movies the wil not get HD dvd releases for years to come?

kozanator · 12-08-2004, 07:56 AM

As much as I'd prefer Sony's Blu-Ray technology to prevail (because it's a lot more superior in regards to capacity), I think Toshiba's HD-DVD technology will win the battle. Because... of Toshiba's and Memory-Tech's announcement of a DVD that can play in both regular DVD players and HD-DVD players. Link here: http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews...07_112324.html

Complete Story here

That's all I've got to say right now.

maximus · 12-08-2004, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Making the discs won't cost any more than the companies now spend on producing current DVDs, Otsuka said.

So what are they saying a DVD/HD DVD disc will cost no more than current dvds do? Let's hold them to this, because to me this statement means ya Hollywood make them for the same price and charge whatever you want.
Don't get me wrong if they do bring out dual format discs for the same price or even a little more it will be impressive indeed, just not sure I believe it.

kozanator,

I too prefer the Blu-ray format (in a major way

) but after the big three studio announcement things don't look to good for them. If Disney signs up for HD DVD it's all but over for Blu-ray IMO. Toshiba has even suggested that BDA companies will switch sides to get off the sinking ship. Sony will still launch a Blu-ray PS3 but if they don't get exclusive support from Disney and Fox I don't see how they will compete in the pre-recorded movie arena. This dual-disc announcement doesn't mean much in the "battle" because Blu-ray could easily do the same, and they better...

10-08-2004, 06:50 AM	#61
maximus user Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 903	Ceatec 2004 Some new pics including Blu-ray drive for PC; CEATEC 2004 Note: translated from japanese

10-12-2004, 04:23 AM	#64
maximus user Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 903	HD DVD Copy Protection AACS

10-12-2004, 07:08 PM	#65
sonicularulus High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Hills, Los Angeles, Ca Age: 20 Posts: 609	you have to admit the blu-ray logo is hot....nice looking.... __________________ http://www.ryanphilipp.com/

10-14-2004, 05:14 AM	#68
maximus user Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 903	JVC unveils small lens for portable Blu-ray disc players http://asia.news.yahoo.com/041012/kyodo/d85m26ao1.html

11-21-2004, 09:35 PM	#71
maximus user Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 903	Blu-ray now includes Dolby Digital Plus... ...this latest audio codec addition still leaves HD DVD as the only next-gen disc to support MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing) Link

10-12-2004, 02:54 AM	#62
Knight76 FINALLY enjoying Hi Def Join Date: May 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 97	Having not read the article you refer to Maximus cos I'm not registering to. I cant see why Fox would support HD-dvd over Blu ray considering who owns them. They can make all the denials they want but Sony own them and will direct them to release stuff for Blu ray over HD-DVD. Unless something in the article really changes this opinion.

10-12-2004, 03:32 AM	#63
maximus user Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 903	I apologise the link has changed, I try to avoid posting links that require registering, etc. http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa95.html#foxbrd I agree FOX can try to stay neutral on a public level but IMO they are more interested in Blu-ray than they are letting on... Sony owns Columbia/TriStar and now MGM but they do not own 20th Century Fox.

10-13-2004, 05:27 PM	#66
Knight76 FINALLY enjoying Hi Def Join Date: May 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 97	Maximus. That new link you posted only leads to a small gif image for me. My appologise, I for some reason was thinking Sony had bought fox. Like that would happen.

11-29-2004, 11:47 AM	#72
Lanny High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winthrop, MA Posts: 421	From the news, HD-DVD picks up Hollywood support: HD DVD

12-07-2004, 07:41 PM	#73
Knight76 FINALLY enjoying Hi Def Join Date: May 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 97	Its really starting to happen now. It will still be interesting once the battle really gets going. when both formats have products on the shelves. They cant really leave it much longer as with digital television really taking off now around the world people are already experiencing HD broadcasts and will not want their home movie viewing to fall behind in quality. Now the question is, wether to stop buying dvd's now in anticipation of HD dvd at the end of next year? Or buy selected DVD's of older movies the wil not get HD dvd releases for years to come?

12-08-2004, 07:56 AM	#74
kozanator HD Gaming Rules!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Age: 30 Posts: 85	HD-DVD to give you a smooth transition As much as I'd prefer Sony's Blu-Ray technology to prevail (because it's a lot more superior in regards to capacity), I think Toshiba's HD-DVD technology will win the battle. Because... of Toshiba's and Memory-Tech's announcement of a DVD that can play in both regular DVD players and HD-DVD players. Link here: http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews...07_112324.html Complete Story here That's all I've got to say right now. __________________ Kozanator Website Designer and Techno Junkie