$199 for Blu Ray Player

Ales Hemsky · 11-13-2007, 01:51 PM

See details below.

http://www.gearlog.com/2007/11/cheap...yer_announ.php

bingotem · 11-13-2007, 02:14 PM

199 for a drive, not a player, but pretty cool. You would still need a video card that supports HDMI to connect it to the HDTV, and a fancy sound card to support the audio formats. Unless you already have that extra stuff, why not just pick up a PS3?

tcarcio · 11-13-2007, 02:47 PM

This wil not effect the format war, imo. Most people don't watch movies via their computor and if they did doesn't Toshiba have many HD DVD drives already out there?

Bravestime · 11-13-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcarcio

This wil not effect the format war, imo. Most people don't watch movies via their computor and if they did doesn't Toshiba have many HD DVD drives already out there?

If there was a reason for HD-DVD drives for computers, then it makes sense to have the other format available. After all this is a format war. IMO, to compete in this format war, Blu-ray has to show they can accomadate any situation that HD-DVD already has.

I believe we are going to see some fantastic deals in the near future from both sides. I really think both sides want to win the sales war for Q4 2007, especially Sony. I for one hope to see some more great sales.

tcarcio · 11-13-2007, 03:19 PM

Agreed. It is just that out of all the people that I know that love movies, non of them use their computor as a player, as far as I know.

unotis · 11-13-2007, 03:21 PM

a $199 Blu-Ray drive, I understand how that would interest a small segment (very small) that would love to add it to their computer, but wouldn't it be most useful for storage purposes?

Surely it will not be capable of 1.1 specs unless you build the necessary components around it into your computer, of course I suppose it wouldn't be difficult for it to meet the 2.0 specs since just about every computer is ethernet capable anymore.

I think Apple plans to add a Blu-Ray drive to their computers in the future and Dell already offers one but it costs over $4000 for the computer it is in (wow)!

And yes, HD DVD drives are coming out on several computers right as we speak.

brian451 · 11-13-2007, 03:28 PM

omg....bluray is desperate...they're selling at a $500 loss...firesale in progress...how pathetic...how cheap...no one will buy this piece of crap

sound familiar?

Bravestime · 11-13-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcarcio

Agreed. It is just that out of all the people that I know that love movies, non of them use their computor as a player, as far as I know.

Personally, I don't watch any movies on my desktop or laptop, both are equipped for DVD playback. To me it's a waste for either HD-DVD or Blu-ray on my computers.

Take Care

Super XP · 11-13-2007, 03:43 PM

It's a start for BD, but it does suck due to the fact that it's profile will not support newer titles.

Ales Hemsky · 11-13-2007, 04:31 PM

I think the article refers to it as only a 'player' capable of playback only, not burning.

heyman421 · 11-13-2007, 06:28 PM

You can get the LG Blu-ray/DVD/Hd-DVD combo drive for your computer for $272.

I made a thread a few weeks ago about the sale.

11-13-2007, 01:51 PM	#1
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11-13-2007, 02:47 PM	#3
tcarcio High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA. Posts: 1,634	This wil not effect the format war, imo. Most people don't watch movies via their computor and if they did doesn't Toshiba have many HD DVD drives already out there? __________________ Pioneer Elite Vsx 81txv as pre amp Behringer EP 2500 for 15'' TC 2000 sonotube Mackie FR2500 for mains Crown XLS 402d for center 2 Crown CTs 600's for surrounds 2 B52 MX1515's for l+R speakers Boston Acoustics VR-12 center Cambridge Soundworks S-300 surrounds x 4 Samsung bd-p1500 BD player Toshiba HD XA2 HD dvd player Optoma HD-72 720p PJ for movies Benq PE-7800 PJ for TV, 106'' screen

11-13-2007, 03:19 PM	#5
tcarcio High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA. Posts: 1,634	Agreed. It is just that out of all the people that I know that love movies, non of them use their computor as a player, as far as I know. __________________ Pioneer Elite Vsx 81txv as pre amp Behringer EP 2500 for 15'' TC 2000 sonotube Mackie FR2500 for mains Crown XLS 402d for center 2 Crown CTs 600's for surrounds 2 B52 MX1515's for l+R speakers Boston Acoustics VR-12 center Cambridge Soundworks S-300 surrounds x 4 Samsung bd-p1500 BD player Toshiba HD XA2 HD dvd player Optoma HD-72 720p PJ for movies Benq PE-7800 PJ for TV, 106'' screen

11-13-2007, 03:21 PM	#6
unotis UNOTIS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FLORIDA Age: 54 Posts: 3,347	a $199 Blu-Ray drive, I understand how that would interest a small segment (very small) that would love to add it to their computer, but wouldn't it be most useful for storage purposes? Surely it will not be capable of 1.1 specs unless you build the necessary components around it into your computer, of course I suppose it wouldn't be difficult for it to meet the 2.0 specs since just about every computer is ethernet capable anymore. I think Apple plans to add a Blu-Ray drive to their computers in the future and Dell already offers one but it costs over $4000 for the computer it is in (wow)! And yes, HD DVD drives are coming out on several computers right as we speak. __________________ B&K Audio/Video Receiver 507 Harman/Kardon TC30 universal remote Martin Logan Odyssey speakers Martin Logan Center Channel speaker Velodyne DPS-12 Powered Subwoofer B&W rear speakers Toshiba XA1, XA2, A2 HD DVD players Sony PS3 40 GB Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 1080p plasma Panasonic 34" Tau CT-34WX50 widescreen HD-ready CRT Monster Power Center Motorola Dual Tuner DVR/ HDTV capable Officially PURPLE HD DVDs = 105 Blu-Ray Discs = 45 with 5 on the way

11-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#9
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11-13-2007, 02:14 PM	#2
bingotem High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Warren, MI Age: 30 Posts: 238	199 for a drive, not a player, but pretty cool. You would still need a video card that supports HDMI to connect it to the HDTV, and a fancy sound card to support the audio formats. Unless you already have that extra stuff, why not just pick up a PS3?

11-13-2007, 03:28 PM	#7
brian451 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 163	omg....bluray is desperate...they're selling at a $500 loss...firesale in progress...how pathetic...how cheap...no one will buy this piece of crap sound familiar?

11-13-2007, 04:31 PM	#10
Ales Hemsky HD DVD fan Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 125	I think the article refers to it as only a 'player' capable of playback only, not burning. __________________ HD DVD is better than DVD DVD is better than Blur-ray

11-13-2007, 06:28 PM	#11
heyman421 Blu-ray is Betamax 2.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 494	You can get the LG Blu-ray/DVD/Hd-DVD combo drive for your computer for $272. I made a thread a few weeks ago about the sale.

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