Toshiba holds door open to unified DVDs

LordGamer · 09-29-2005, 09:38 AM

Toshiba holds door open to unified DVDs

By TAIGA URANAKA
Staff writer

Toshiba Corp. is willing to compromise on creating a unified format for next-generation DVDs if it can be done by yearend, a senior official in charge of format negotiations said Wednesday.

"We have no intention of giving up on creating a single format," Yoshihide Fujii, president and CEO of Toshiba's Digital Media Network Company, said at a news conference to unveil the product lineup for the holiday season.

His comment came a day after Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. decided to throw their support behind HD DVD, the next-generation format promoted by Toshiba.

The move by the two PC industry giants was a huge boost to the HD DVD camp, which has been competing against Blu-ray -- the format pushed by Sony Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. -- to become the next-generation standard.

Toshiba said it plans to release HD DVD players for Japan around yearend and early next year in the United States. HD DVD recorders are scheduled to hit the domestic market sometime before the World Cup soccer tournament gets under way between May and early June.

Blu-ray DVD recorders made by Sony, Matsushita and Sharp Corp. are already on the market.

Asked about possibility of a compromise with Blu-ray, Fujii said he was "flexible.

He said earlier negotiations this spring failed because the Blu-ray camp was not able to convince Toshiba of the reliability of the format's disc structure.

Fujii also told reporters the deadline for any further negotiations will be year's end, when Toshiba releases its HD DVD players.

The Japan Times: Sept. 29, 2005

Source... http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/...0050929a3.html

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I am curious though how sincere the company is...I mean, why say talks are still possible when Toshiba is just about to release their players? Sure, a unified format is in the best interest of anyone, but I feel like Toshiba is just trying to look like the good guy. If all the talks have failed up till this point, what makes anything different now?

borromini · 09-30-2005, 07:32 AM

This topic lost steam a while back...the only thing I plan on doing is waiting it out 'til a single format arrives. Until then, I doubt any studio will be issuing HD titles in volume.

Suomi · 09-30-2005, 09:24 AM

Now we just have to sit back and wait to see which format the Adult Film industry adopts. That is usually the deciding factor for video formats. It's exactly what happened in the VHS vs BETA format war. I don't care which format wins, so long as it happens soon.

RSawdey · 09-30-2005, 02:29 PM

I'm keeping my eye on Samsung for a combo player...

Gabe Logan · 09-30-2005, 03:29 PM

I believe the porn industry had adopted Bluray if i am not mistaken.

oblioman · 09-30-2005, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RSawdey

I'm keeping my eye on Samsung for a combo player...

porno won't play on a Samsung,,,at least thats what the wife tells me. Should I believe her or you?

LordGamer · 09-30-2005, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oblioman

porno won't play on a Samsung,,,at least thats what the wife tells me. Should I believe her or you?

I have a feeling there will be many a thread, able to confirm this info on day one.

RSawdey · 10-01-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblioman

porno won't play on a Samsung,,,at least thats what the wife tells me. Should I believe her or you?

"Not tonight, honey, I have a Samsung..."

strawberry · 10-03-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LordGamer

Toshiba holds door open to unified DVDs
I am curious though how sincere the company is...I mean, why say talks are still possible when Toshiba is just about to release their players? Sure, a unified format is in the best interest of anyone, but I feel like Toshiba is just trying to look like the good guy. If all the talks have failed up till this point, what makes anything different now?

Yeah- looks like idle posturing to me as well. Oh well, both sides have done their fair share of it. From what I can tell, the launch in Japan will be a paper launch, and with the U.S. launch delayed until 2006, they need some way to stay in the headlines between now and then.

RSawdey · 10-03-2005, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabe Logan

I believe the porn industry had adopted Bluray if i am not mistaken.

In Canada they've had late night soft porn show called "The Baby Blues"... mixes well as BabyBluRay...

09-29-2005, 09:38 AM	#1
LordGamer Lord of Gaming Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,788	Toshiba holds door open to unified DVDs Toshiba holds door open to unified DVDs By TAIGA URANAKA Staff writer Toshiba Corp. is willing to compromise on creating a unified format for next-generation DVDs if it can be done by yearend, a senior official in charge of format negotiations said Wednesday. "We have no intention of giving up on creating a single format," Yoshihide Fujii, president and CEO of Toshiba's Digital Media Network Company, said at a news conference to unveil the product lineup for the holiday season. His comment came a day after Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp. decided to throw their support behind HD DVD, the next-generation format promoted by Toshiba. The move by the two PC industry giants was a huge boost to the HD DVD camp, which has been competing against Blu-ray -- the format pushed by Sony Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. -- to become the next-generation standard. Toshiba said it plans to release HD DVD players for Japan around yearend and early next year in the United States. HD DVD recorders are scheduled to hit the domestic market sometime before the World Cup soccer tournament gets under way between May and early June. Blu-ray DVD recorders made by Sony, Matsushita and Sharp Corp. are already on the market. Asked about possibility of a compromise with Blu-ray, Fujii said he was "flexible. He said earlier negotiations this spring failed because the Blu-ray camp was not able to convince Toshiba of the reliability of the format's disc structure. Fujii also told reporters the deadline for any further negotiations will be year's end, when Toshiba releases its HD DVD players. The Japan Times: Sept. 29, 2005 Source... http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/...0050929a3.html --- I am curious though how sincere the company is...I mean, why say talks are still possible when Toshiba is just about to release their players? Sure, a unified format is in the best interest of anyone, but I feel like Toshiba is just trying to look like the good guy. If all the talks have failed up till this point, what makes anything different now? __________________ LordGamer Profile - George Carlin, R.I.P. 06.22.08 HD Qualifications... -- Westinghouse 47" 1080p LCD (LVM-47w1) -- Scientific Atlanta HD Receiver & DVR (8300HD), Comcast -- Sony Playstation 3 -- Microsoft Xbox 360

09-30-2005, 07:32 AM	#2
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	This topic lost steam a while back...the only thing I plan on doing is waiting it out 'til a single format arrives. Until then, I doubt any studio will be issuing HD titles in volume. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

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Suomi blah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lansing, MI Age: 29 Posts: 130	Now we just have to sit back and wait to see which format the Adult Film industry adopts. That is usually the deciding factor for video formats. It's exactly what happened in the VHS vs BETA format war. I don't care which format wins, so long as it happens soon. __________________ • Toshiba 52HM84 • Onkyo TX-SR701 receiver with 6.1 surround • Sony DVP-NC875V 5 DVD/SACD carousel • Harmon/Kardon T20 turntable (circa 1983) • Technics RS-TR 252 cassette deck (you remember tapes right?) • Toshiba W528 HiFi VCR (for my few remaining video cassettes) • Dish Network with 211 receiver (HDMI and component video for when the HDMI doesn't work and digital optical audio)

09-30-2005, 02:29 PM	#4
RSawdey Mr. Wizard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ferndale, Michigan Age: 61 Posts: 5,981	I'm keeping my eye on Samsung for a combo player...

09-30-2005, 03:29 PM	#5
Gabe Logan High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	I believe the porn industry had adopted Bluray if i am not mistaken.