Things HD DVD Could Do, To Get Back In The Game

PrinceLH · 01-27-2008, 10:59 PM

I have both formats and have come to the conclusion that if HD DVD wants to stick around, they need to become more user friendly. If an HD DVD disk is easier to replicate than a Blu Ray Disk, then make the product cheaper to purchase. Cheaper software will make it easier for people to buy their product. If it's HD DVD, than get rid of the Combo format. We buy HD DVD for HD, not SD. If you want to keep it, either have an HD DVD version that is cheaper, or make the combo the same price as a single HD DVD title. Make new day and date releases the same pirice as SD DVD versions. A choice that may get people to buy that product first and make the HD DVD player viable again. There, a few ways to get me to buy more of their disks! Do they have the balls to do it and get back in to the game, that is the question?

bigboar · 01-27-2008, 11:01 PM

I agree 100%

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Originally Posted by PrinceLH

I have both formats and have come to the conclusion that if HD DVD wants to stick around, they need to become more user friendly. If an HD DVD disk is easier to replicate than a Blu Ray Disk, then make the product cheaper to purchase. Cheaper software will make it easier for people to buy their product. If it's HD DVD, than get rid of the Combo format. We buy HD DVD for HD, not SD. If you want to keep it, either have an HD DVD version that is cheaper, or make the combo the same price as a single HD DVD title. Make new day and date releases the same pirice as SD DVD versions. A choice that may get people to buy that product first and make the HD DVD player viable again. There, a few ways to get me to buy more of their disks! Do they have the balls to do it and get back in to the game, that is the question?

Super XP · 01-27-2008, 11:08 PM

Good Points. This would almost guarantee HD DVD a win.

TheArtOfRuin · 01-28-2008, 12:02 AM

paramount, dreamworks and universal releasing alot more movies would be a big help. other than some of the new movies like beowulf and american gangster there aint much comin out

The_Omega_Man · 01-28-2008, 12:33 AM

With Universal sticking to the Combo format, why even make an SD release if the price point is the same?

kamspy · 01-28-2008, 01:04 AM

I would say nothing but combo discs. That would keep me buying.

If Universal really had the minerals they would do a day and date HD release with a theatrical release of a good movie.

Dr. Jones · 01-28-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PrinceLH

I have both formats and have come to the conclusion that if HD DVD wants to stick around, they need to become more user friendly. If an HD DVD disk is easier to replicate than a Blu Ray Disk, then make the product cheaper to purchase. Cheaper software will make it easier for people to buy their product. If it's HD DVD, than get rid of the Combo format. We buy HD DVD for HD, not SD. If you want to keep it, either have an HD DVD version that is cheaper, or make the combo the same price as a single HD DVD title. Make new day and date releases the same pirice as SD DVD versions. A choice that may get people to buy that product first and make the HD DVD player viable again. There, a few ways to get me to buy more of their disks! Do they have the balls to do it and get back in to the game, that is the question?

They can do nothing at this point, if the rumors are true then the retailers are starting to give up the HD DVD ghost. Once that happens it's over. Can't buy it if they don't stock it.

Dr. Jones · 01-28-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TheArtOfRuin

paramount, dreamworks and universal releasing alot more movies would be a big help. other than some of the new movies like beowulf and american gangster there aint much comin out

Paramount has announced more titles than Universal. Universal has officially announced American Gangster so far, and that's pretty much it.

Even if they stick around another year I think Catalog titles are over for HD DVD unless Toshiba pays them(studios) to put them(catalog titles) out.

Funny thing is, HD DVD could still win as a storage medium. Cheaper disks, Cheaper burners and a retail network capable of spewing forth millions of HD DVD drives every month via laptops/desktops. Especially if they get that 51 gigabyte disk to market soon.

niennumb1 · 01-28-2008, 03:07 AM

Here's the #1 thing they need to do:

STOP TALKING. START DOING.

Stew4HD · 01-28-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jones

They can do nothing at this point, if the rumors are true then the retailers are starting to give up the HD DVD ghost. Once that happens it's over. Can't buy it if they don't stock it.

Retailers will stock whatever they can sell. Why would they refuse to stock an item? Look at all the crap products they do stock. Many people here think retailers are taking sides with their beloved BD because that is how they want to see things but that is not how it works. As long a retailers is not paid off (which I find totally wrong and borderline illegal) to not carry a product, they will carry it if it will sell.

Dare · 01-28-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PrinceLH

I have both formats and have come to the conclusion that if HD DVD wants to stick around, they need to become more user friendly. If an HD DVD disk is easier to replicate than a Blu Ray Disk, then make the product cheaper to purchase. Cheaper software will make it easier for people to buy their product. If it's HD DVD, than get rid of the Combo format. We buy HD DVD for HD, not SD. If you want to keep it, either have an HD DVD version that is cheaper, or make the combo the same price as a single HD DVD title. Make new day and date releases the same pirice as SD DVD versions. A choice that may get people to buy that product first and make the HD DVD player viable again. There, a few ways to get me to buy more of their disks! Do they have the balls to do it and get back in to the game, that is the question?

Spitting against the wind.

Things HD DVD Could Do, To Get Back In The Game? Toshiba releasing inexpensive dual format players, instantly ending the format war with HD-DVD still standing.

Farout777 · 01-28-2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Omega_Man

With Universal sticking to the Combo format, why even make an SD release if the price point is the same?

+10

thrlride · 01-28-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dare

Spitting against the wind.

Things HD DVD Could Do, To Get Back In The Game? Toshiba releasing inexpensive dual format players, instantly ending the format war with HD-DVD still standing.

I really don't think toshiba releasing a combo player is the answer. To me that is admitting defeat.

bhampton · 01-28-2008, 05:49 AM

But,

Admitting defeat is the answer.

-Brian

cbcdesign · 01-28-2008, 05:49 AM

Sadly HD DVD IS defeated. The media is killing the format and nothing Toshiba will do can make a difference now. I am still buying HD DVD movies but I definately plan on moving over to the winning format which is blu ray, later this year. It is pointless to continue pretending that HD DVD can win this. The sooner they start producing a dual format player the better.

01-27-2008, 11:08 PM	#3
Super XP Tom Baker (1974-1981) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, ON. Canada Posts: 5,983	Good Points. This would almost guarantee HD DVD a win. __________________ Toshiba REGZA 46" 1080p LCD HDTV (46RF350U) - (Living Room) Toshiba REGZA 47" 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV (47ZV650U) - (Theatre Room) Toshiba HD-A35 / HD-A3 Patriot PBO CORE 1080p HD Media Player Panasonic DMP-BDT210(3D) w/ Wifi LG BD570C Blu-Ray Player w/ Wifi Bell HD Satellite Receiver (6131) x 2 Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 TrueHD/DTS HD MA Precision Acoustics™ 8Ch. Hi Def Speakers DVD's = 129+ = 124+ = 59+

01-28-2008, 12:02 AM	#4
TheArtOfRuin High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 61	paramount, dreamworks and universal releasing alot more movies would be a big help. other than some of the new movies like beowulf and american gangster there aint much comin out __________________ Toshiba HD-A30 =60 titles Panasonic DMP-BD30K =76 titles

01-28-2008, 12:33 AM	#5
The_Omega_Man Don't touch the remote! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Encino,CA Posts: 3,489	With Universal sticking to the Combo format, why even make an SD release if the price point is the same? __________________ Lvng Rm Sony KF50WE610 HDTV D* HR-21 HD DVR XA2 HD DVD Onkyo TX-NR905 JVC HR-S3500U S-VHS Hrmony One Energy Encore 5.1 Spkr Mstr Bdrm Tosh 46XF550U HDTV XA2 HD DVD D* HR-21 HD DVR Onkyo TX-SR606 Hrmony 659 Polk 5.1 Spkr Office Samy LNS3252D HDTV D* HR-20 HD DVR A2 HD DVD Sony RDR-HX715 DVD Rec. Fisher FVH-4910 VHS Onkyo TX-SR674 Psyclone PSC47 HDMI Sw. Hrmony 550 Polk RM6750 5.1 Spkr Gst Rm Samy UN46B7100 HDTV D* HR10 HD DVR XBOX360 Elite+HD DVD PS3 60GB Onkyo TX-SR704 Energy C-7 Spkr Hrmony 880

01-28-2008, 03:07 AM	#9
niennumb1 HD For life! Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35 Posts: 648	Here's the #1 thing they need to do: STOP TALKING. START DOING. __________________ HD-DVD MOVIES: Lost count BLU-RAY MOVIES: Lost count

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01-27-2008, 10:59 PM	#1
PrinceLH It's About The Movies! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 650	Things HD DVD Could Do, To Get Back In The Game I have both formats and have come to the conclusion that if HD DVD wants to stick around, they need to become more user friendly. If an HD DVD disk is easier to replicate than a Blu Ray Disk, then make the product cheaper to purchase. Cheaper software will make it easier for people to buy their product. If it's HD DVD, than get rid of the Combo format. We buy HD DVD for HD, not SD. If you want to keep it, either have an HD DVD version that is cheaper, or make the combo the same price as a single HD DVD title. Make new day and date releases the same pirice as SD DVD versions. A choice that may get people to buy that product first and make the HD DVD player viable again. There, a few ways to get me to buy more of their disks! Do they have the balls to do it and get back in to the game, that is the question? __________________ Samsung BD UP5000 217 Blu Ray's Toshiba HD A30 & HD D3 175 HD DVD's Latest HD Purchase: 2012

01-28-2008, 01:04 AM	#6
kamspy Brewers lol Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 21,928	I would say nothing but combo discs. That would keep me buying. If Universal really had the minerals they would do a day and date HD release with a theatrical release of a good movie.

01-28-2008, 05:49 AM	#14
bhampton Red at Heart Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 902	But, Admitting defeat is the answer. -Brian

01-28-2008, 05:49 AM	#15
cbcdesign High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Somerset, UK Posts: 1,394	Sadly HD DVD IS defeated. The media is killing the format and nothing Toshiba will do can make a difference now. I am still buying HD DVD movies but I definately plan on moving over to the winning format which is blu ray, later this year. It is pointless to continue pretending that HD DVD can win this. The sooner they start producing a dual format player the better.