Rumor: Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say Company says no decision has been made

Qbfinest83 · 02-14-2008, 05:26 PM

Saw this on Hollywood reporter

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...d0bfb0c25aa58d

Whats weird is the article date says Feb 15

HarD-DVD · 02-14-2008, 05:28 PM

Poorly written article with erroneous facts. Also the source. lol.

And they have also said nothing new that we don't already know. Just terrible biased speculation.

loganhunter200 · 02-14-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodReporter.com

Officially, no decision has been made, insists Jodi Sally, vp of marketing for Toshiba America Consumer Products. "Based on its technological advancements, we continue to believe HD DVD is the best format for consumers, given the value and consistent quality inherent in our player offerings," she said.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighDefDigest

We will assess the potential impact of this announcement with the other HD DVD partner companies and evaluate potential next steps. We remain firm in our belief that HD DVD is the format best suited to the wants and needs of the consumer.

HighDefDigest
Add "High Def Digest.com" (no spaces) to the link.

This was a quote from the CES2008. Why are they quoting that?

HarD-DVD · 02-14-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by loganhunter200

HighDefDigest
Add High Def Digest.com to the link.

This was a quote from the CES2008. Why are they quoting that?

cause it's a horrible biased misleading article?

Lazarus · 02-14-2008, 05:49 PM

Wow. Just.....wow. I think there are a number of people whom are really going to be disappointed in the coming weeks.

BigBluu · 02-14-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus

Wow. Just.....wow. I think there are a number of people whom are really going to be disappointed in the coming weeks.

which ones...we'll just have to wait and see. haha!

Hitachi65SWX20B · 02-14-2008, 06:01 PM

This article is nothing but Trash! They plucked out quotes from other interviews and taped them together to fit what this douche bag blogger whats us believe. What a joke! Anyone who even remotely believes this stupid article needs their head examined!

loganhunter200 · 02-14-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitachi65SWX20B

This article is nothing but Trash! They plucked out quotes from other interviews and taped them together to fit what this douche bag blogger whats us believe. What a joke! Anyone who even remotely believes this stupid article needs their head examined!

Sign me up. I need it examined right now because my HD DVD player is a door stop in my room. Good thing I have the best bluray player, the PS3, around with 3 games.

bhampton · 02-14-2008, 06:21 PM

Maybe I'm over-reacting but I think if Toshiba drops HD DVD then it's really game over for HD DVD.

-Brian

Stew4HD · 02-14-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Maybe I'm over-reacting but I think if Toshiba drops HD DVD then it's really game over for HD DVD.

-Brian

Ya think?

IMO, it's a BS article.

bhampton · 02-14-2008, 06:26 PM

Honestly,

The whole concept doesn't make sense to me. You can be selling the stuff one day and then come out and say "oops,.. we give up" the next.

I just don't think that's reason-able at all.

Just letting it fade,.. I can see that. But not the sort of thing suggested in the article.

Maybe this is the big news for tomorrow,.. it can't be but if it is it's sort of bigger then I thought.

-Brian

Stew4HD · 02-14-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Honestly,

The whole concept doesn't make sense to me. You can be selling the stuff one day and then come out and say "oops,.. we give up" the next.

I just don't think that's reason-able at all.

Just letting it fade,.. I can see that. But not the sort of thing suggested in the article.

-Brian

I agree. There would be so many angry people that just bought players... man oh man.

Qbfinest83 · 02-14-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Honestly,

The whole concept doesn't make sense to me. You can be selling the stuff one day and then come out and say "oops,.. we give up" the next.

I just don't think that's reason-able at all.

Just letting it fade,.. I can see that. But not the sort of thing suggested in the article.

Maybe this is the big news for tomorrow,.. it can't be but if it is it's sort of bigger then I thought.

-Brian

I think they would wait till late Spring once Warner full pulls out. There must be alot of disc and players still in inventory that they need to sell

**bruceames** · 02-14-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

Maybe I'm over-reacting but I think if Toshiba drops HD DVD then it's really game over for HD DVD.

-Brian

So does this mean you're not getting the XA2 now?

**bruceames** · 02-14-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew4HD

Ya think?

IMO, it's a BS article.

Any source starting out with "Hollywood", should not be taken seriously.

02-14-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
Qbfinest83 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 511	Rumor: Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say Company says no decision has been made Saw this on Hollywood reporter http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...d0bfb0c25aa58d Whats weird is the article date says Feb 15

02-14-2008, 05:49 PM	#5
Lazarus Killing monsters in 1080p Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 114	Wow. Just.....wow. I think there are a number of people whom are really going to be disappointed in the coming weeks. __________________ Evil genius for a better tomorrow

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02-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
HarD-DVD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 194	Poorly written article with erroneous facts. Also the source. lol. And they have also said nothing new that we don't already know. Just terrible biased speculation.

02-14-2008, 06:01 PM	#7
Hitachi65SWX20B High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hockeytown, Detroit Posts: 969	This article is nothing but Trash! They plucked out quotes from other interviews and taped them together to fit what this douche bag blogger whats us believe. What a joke! Anyone who even remotely believes this stupid article needs their head examined!

02-14-2008, 06:21 PM	#9
bhampton Red at Heart Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 902	Maybe I'm over-reacting but I think if Toshiba drops HD DVD then it's really game over for HD DVD. -Brian

02-14-2008, 06:26 PM	#11
bhampton Red at Heart Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 902	Honestly, The whole concept doesn't make sense to me. You can be selling the stuff one day and then come out and say "oops,.. we give up" the next. I just don't think that's reason-able at all. Just letting it fade,.. I can see that. But not the sort of thing suggested in the article. Maybe this is the big news for tomorrow,.. it can't be but if it is it's sort of bigger then I thought. -Brian