"the rumor is" WB is going Blu?

brianh · 12-07-2007, 05:24 AM

I meant someone OTHER then Chris answering that question.

Lee Stewart · 12-07-2007, 05:27 AM

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Warner isn't talking, but people close to the situation say the studio is waiting to see which group sells more of the new-fangled DVD players this holiday season. "Warner wants one of the two sides to make a commitment to getting this format into as many hands as possible," says a studio executive with knowledge of its thinking.

So what about this?

Chris Gerhard · 12-07-2007, 05:31 AM

I hope this Business Week article is widely circulated and that anybody considering purchasing an HD DVD player reads it first.

Chris

MikeRox · 12-07-2007, 05:35 AM

Indeed I hope lots of rumours are widely publicised to confuse consumers even more. If people going HD DVD is so insignificant anyway, why would people considering HD DVD be a worry?

I love how you pass no comment on the HD DVD userbase jumping 80% in the past month. That surely shows that the desire is there?

12-07-2007, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

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Warner isn't talking, but people close to the situation say the studio is waiting to see which group sells more of the new-fangled DVD players this holiday season. "Warner wants one of the two sides to make a commitment to getting this format into as many hands as possible," says a studio executive with knowledge of its thinking.

So what about this?

Oh, this leaves so much room for interpretation.

- make a commitment to getting this format into as many hands as possible: blu side is making a strong commitment to get Blu-ray into the hands of millions with their PS3? Check!

- make a commitment to getting this format into as many hands as possible: red side is making a strong commitment to get HD DVD into the hands of millions (working on the first, it´s always the hardest part

) with their aggressive pricing? Check!

They are both strongly committed....

12-07-2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

I hope this Business Week article is widely circulated and that anybody considering purchasing an HD DVD player reads it first.

Chris

Do you really think many people, beside nerds like us, read these kind of stories and rumors?

brianh · 12-07-2007, 05:39 AM

Chris thinks everybody should love blu-ray like he does.

There are 30 million people out there stompin' at the bit to go out and buy a blu-ray player.

Don't you guys KNOW that?? Come on, wise up!

Lee Stewart · 12-07-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikopol

Oh, this leaves so much room for interpretation.

- make a commitment to getting this format into as many hands as possible: blu side is making a strong commitment to get Blu-ray into the hands of millions with their PS3? Check!

- make a commitment to getting this format into as many hands as possible: red side is making a strong commitment to get HD DVD into the hands of millions (working on the first, it´s always the hardest part

) with their aggressive pricing? Check!

They are both strongly committed....

Oops - forgot one issue - you need an HDTV to see HD on Disc.

So how many of those PS3's are being connected to HDTV's? We know 100% of the HD DVD players are - no other reason to buy one.

brianh · 12-07-2007, 05:44 AM

It's really incredible how many ways the studios can say the SAME thing over and over.

It's like a word game.
10 different statements. One result. Neutral.

12-07-2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

Oops - forgot one issue - you need an HDTV to see HD on Disc.

So how many of those PS3's are being connected to HDTV's? We know 100% of the HD DVD players are - no other reason to buy one.

Go away with your weighted approach to evaluate things and please do not bring logic into play here.

CapBBeard · 12-07-2007, 05:45 AM

Sounds to me like another VP spreading FUD.

I don't see it much differently than Michael Bay's "everyone deep inside hollywood knows blu is where it's at"

jay4highdef · 12-07-2007, 05:55 AM

I'm not gonna lie... This does worry me... why would a vp from one of the blu studios say that if it wasn't true? wouldn't he be in the know?? I would think the blu camp would keep them up to date... It's got a bad feeling for hd dvd supporters written all over it.. luckily i got a ps3 i guess...

Liquidx · 12-07-2007, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jay4highdef

I'm not gonna lie... This does worry me...

Doesn't worry me one bit. As much as I prefer HD, I've always intended on also buying a BD player when it makes sense for me to. If the PS3 actually had something worth playing to me, I'd have one long ago but it doesn't offer anything worthwhile. Many of the important once exclusive titles are gone, leaves me with little motivation to actually spend $400 for just a BD player.

I still rather have an affordable standalone with finalized specs over a PS3.

Madhatter · 12-07-2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

Oops - forgot one issue - you need an HDTV to see HD on Disc.

So how many of those PS3's are being connected to HDTV's? We know 100% of the HD DVD players are - no other reason to buy one.

Actually, I don't think 100% are hooked up to a HDTV. Read quite a few posts on various forums where people bought these to use as a regular dvd player and eventually get an HDTV later. But if you have any links to suggest otherwise . . .

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"i paid 1 thousand dollars and I can't get extra features, but I DON'T CARE!" Riiiiighht. If you don't care about getting the full benefit of something you paid a grand for, you are an idiot!

I never paid $1000 for my Bluray player, and I really don't care about the extras on a disc. I will admit that I did watch the extras on one disc. A friend of mine told me to watch the extras on the Erin Brockavich (sp) dvd because the chic was hot. Boy, did I feel stupid and played after watching that. Lots of respect for Erin, but damn, I've seen down and dirty biker chics who didn't look as rough as that bit of skirt.

Rumors are fun to fantasize about, but I don't take much stock in them really. Hope it does happen, because two formats fighting for a small share of media/hardware sales will kill both off eventually. I still have about 70 SACDs and about 30 DVDAudio cds in my collection, but will not buy any more because, well, it's dead format. Why bother?

12-07-2007, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Madhatter

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I never paid $1000 for my Bluray player, and I really don't care about the extras on a disc. I will admit that I did watch the extras on one disc. A friend of mine told me to watch the extras on the Erin Brockavich (sp) dvd because the chic was hot. Boy, did I feel stupid and played after watching that. Lots of respect for Erin, but damn, I've seen down and dirty biker chics who didn't look as rough as that bit of skirt.

Now that you have said that, i can´t wait to come home this evening, pull out my HD DVD of Erin, and check out the extras i never watched so far. I was hypnotized by the edge enhanced cleavage anyways, so i forgot to watch any "other" extras....

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Rumors are fun to fantasize about, but I don't take much stock in them really. Hope it does happen, because two formats fighting for a small share of media/hardware sales will kill both off eventually. I still have about 70 SACDs and about 30 DVDAudio cds in my collection, but will not buy any more because, well, it's dead format. Why bother?

I agree, a rather fast and final solution would be great, either way is fine with me tbh.

12-07-2007, 05:35 AM	#34
MikeRox Connoisseur of Fine Games Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom Posts: 15,756	Indeed I hope lots of rumours are widely publicised to confuse consumers even more. If people going HD DVD is so insignificant anyway, why would people considering HD DVD be a worry? I love how you pass no comment on the HD DVD userbase jumping 80% in the past month. That surely shows that the desire is there? __________________ Currently Playing: Xenoblade Chronicles, Ridge Racer 3D, DIRT 3

12-07-2007, 05:45 AM	#41
CapBBeard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 464	Sounds to me like another VP spreading FUD. I don't see it much differently than Michael Bay's "everyone deep inside hollywood knows blu is where it's at" __________________ HD DVDs: 26 X360 Add-on through HTPC Recently added: Batman Begins, Ocean's 11/12/13, Disturbia, Blade Runner, Hot Fuzz, Zodiac

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12-07-2007, 05:24 AM	#31
brianh High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,023	I meant someone OTHER then Chris answering that question.

12-07-2007, 05:31 AM	#33
Chris Gerhard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10,789	I hope this Business Week article is widely circulated and that anybody considering purchasing an HD DVD player reads it first. Chris

12-07-2007, 05:39 AM	#37
brianh High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,023	Chris thinks everybody should love blu-ray like he does. There are 30 million people out there stompin' at the bit to go out and buy a blu-ray player. Don't you guys KNOW that?? Come on, wise up!

12-07-2007, 05:44 AM	#39
brianh High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,023	It's really incredible how many ways the studios can say the SAME thing over and over. It's like a word game. 10 different statements. One result. Neutral.

12-07-2007, 05:55 AM	#42
jay4highdef High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 235	I'm not gonna lie... This does worry me... why would a vp from one of the blu studios say that if it wasn't true? wouldn't he be in the know?? I would think the blu camp would keep them up to date... It's got a bad feeling for hd dvd supporters written all over it.. luckily i got a ps3 i guess...