NON-SRT DVD Player from Toshiba coming NEXT WEEK for $149!!!!

09-12-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

My friend just came back from Germany and is a big beer drinker. He loves going over there for business.

He was telling me about the purity law with beer, but that most other things have no such protection. I also have a client that lives in Germany and they both have said that Germany is VERY serious about their beer.

We are both going to Cancun with our wives in November and we will drink Dos Equis (XXX) which tastes much better IMO. I am not a huge beer drinker anymore (since shortly after HS) but after playing beach volleyball, or golfing, nothing tastes better. You gotta love the all you can eat/drink resorts down there. I can't wait.

We are serious about our beer....

Right now my favorite is Köstritzer, a dark beer rather similar to Guinness.

Chris Gerhard · 09-12-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dare

It happened with Laserdisc too. It was always mentioned in the commercials, in those instances where the VHS and laserdisc were released on the same say, and guys like Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert were constantly pimping it.

What? Because two film critics owned the format and discussed it doesn't make the media attention comparable to what we see with Blu-ray. I owned LaserDisc and it was a tiny but long lived format. Fortunately Blu-ray is already huge compared to LaserDisc in terms of players sold and in terms of mainstream news media attention and consumer awareness. Software prices for LaserDisc were terrible and hardware prices were very high compared to Blu-ray, thank heaven nothing similar is happening this time.

Chris

iDarren · 09-12-2008, 05:14 AM

I love the artwork on Laser Disk covers - so much space for a beautiful design. That is one downside of DVD and Blu ray with the tiny cases.

Chris Gerhard · 09-12-2008, 05:16 AM

How did this thread about a non-SRT DVD player jump to personal beer preferences? I understand that beer has about as much to do with HD media as a non-SRT player, or an SRT player for that matter, but at least shiny 5" discs and HDTV are relevant to the intended discussion here. This thread is so far off-topic now, that maybe we should just let it die.

Chris

dangerdoc · 09-12-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

How did this thread about a non-SRT DVD player jump to personal beer preferences? I understand that beer has about as much to do with HD media as a non-SRT player, or an SRT player for that matter, but at least shiny 5" discs and HDTV are relevant to the intended discussion here. This thread is so far off-topic now, that maybe we should just let it die.

Chris

Bump back to the top.

HD Goofnut · 09-12-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dangerdoc

Bump back to the top.

brenner · 09-12-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

I love the artwork on Laser Disk covers - so much space for a beautiful design. That is one downside of DVD and Blu ray with the tiny cases.

+1
I don't need my glasses to read the back cover of a Laserdisc.

hdtvjunkie · 09-12-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kamspy

I know what you mean. My company doesn't employee a single latino worker. We have over 200 production employees

White collar snobs upstairs to blame. Happy I just do welding, process improvement, and logic controller optimizing.

I learned hard work at a young age. My dad had my MIG'n at 12. Summer? 10 hour days, at 12 years old. Pay? $50 a week if I was lucky. My work ethic is unmatched anywhere I've worked because of this. I know the value of a dollar and the blessing it is to live life in America (though it is quickly going down the shitter due to people like you mentioned. The new youths work ethic is pitiful to say the least.)

This is why I agree with open borders. The 'natives' need a kick in the ass. They think they're all entitled to a great paying job while giving half assed effort. We need migrant workers to keep our business running well. The young workforce here is awful. It could be our downfall.

I know what you are talkin about working as a kid. Atleast you got paid. My dad was a Marine and a farmboy. He believed in 2 things. Working from the time you got up till time for bed. And busting your ass when you didn't. I work with a couple guys that are younger than me and all they want to do is play. I want to bust them in the mouth most of the time!!!!

**bruceames** · 09-12-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

How did this thread about a non-SRT DVD player jump to personal beer preferences? I understand that beer has about as much to do with HD media as a non-SRT player, or an SRT player for that matter, but at least shiny 5" discs and HDTV are relevant to the intended discussion here. This thread is so far off-topic now, that maybe we should just let it die.

Chris

It can only die if no one wants to discuss the XDE any more. I think there's going to be people who will want to continue ot make fun of Toshiba and others who rather enjoy Blu-ray fans getting worked up over it.

Studio Support · 09-12-2008, 01:30 PM

XDE is a wonderful product that lives up to its name. I’ve been reading more and more positive reviews by individual people all over Amazon and other forums. Once it hits the sweet spot price it should sell off store shelves. Toshiba will not be able to meet demand for this phenomenal product that should have been incorporated into HD DVD players for superior DVD up-converting quality.

XDE will have an impact on Blu-ray just like all other up-converting players. Good luck Blu-ray, that’s if you can make it to niche at the very least.

dsskid · 09-12-2008, 01:33 PM

I went to the other CC across town, and the same thing...not hooked up or being demo'd. Sales help was clueless as to the difference between the Toshiba XDE and the other up-converting DVD players. Toshiba is going to have to promote this themselves if they expect to sell them.

What a joke.

PFC5 · 09-12-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dsskid

I went to the other CC across town, and the same thing...not hooked up or being demo'd. Sales help was clueless as to the difference between the Toshiba XDE and the other up-converting DVD players. Toshiba is going to have to promote this themselves if they expect to sell them.

What a joke.

This is Toshiba promoting a product like they have always done. In other words....POORLY!!!!!

Toshiba didn't do much for HD DVD when they were basically alone, and they didn't do much with SD DVD since all the other mfg did most of the promoting if I remember correctly. This is why I think the price and the total lack of marketing is going to result in only mediocre sales compared to many upscalers.

Toshiba said they would set up displays in stores (pay rent to the stores) which is necessary to get the stores to promote it. If they don't do that, it will be a small enthusiast market player at best IMO. They need to PAY the stores to promote it and by doing that with demos in all stores, they can do that and show WHY it is worth more than most low price upscalers.

If they do not do that then they are just wasting their time/money IMHO.

Bravestime · 09-12-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dsskid

I went to the other CC across town, and the same thing...not hooked up or being demo'd. Sales help was clueless as to the difference between the Toshiba XDE and the other up-converting DVD players. Toshiba is going to have to promote this themselves if they expect to sell them.

What a joke.

I believe your right. J6P will only see another up-converter hitting the market at over $100. This will not catch J6Ps attention. Good ole Toshiba's marketing.

kamspy · 09-12-2008, 02:29 PM

How did this thread get back off the beer and lazy young americans topic!

Sam Adams Winter Lager and Hard Labor!

Bravestime · 09-12-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kamspy

How did this thread get back off the beer and lazy young americans topic!

Sam Adams Winter Lager and Hard Labor!

You must have gone to bed.

Corona with lime anyone?

09-12-2008, 01:33 PM	#1736
dsskid ISF Calibrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 49 Posts: 4,946	I went to the other CC across town, and the same thing...not hooked up or being demo'd. Sales help was clueless as to the difference between the Toshiba XDE and the other up-converting DVD players. Toshiba is going to have to promote this themselves if they expect to sell them. What a joke. __________________ Displays are like 100% cotton t-shirts. Always buy a size larger than you think you'll need, because they tend to shrink over time. Professional reviews of displays are an excellent tool, but the final decision should come from using your own eyes. Living Room - Panasonic TH58PZ700U, Panasonic DMP-BDT215, Denon AVR-1911 Man-Cave - Pioneer Kuro Elite Pro-111FD, Pioneer Kuro BDP-320, Denon AVR-591BA, PS3 RIP L2W, PFC5 & Kosty

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09-12-2008, 05:14 AM	#1728
iDarren Hi-Def Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,227	I love the artwork on Laser Disk covers - so much space for a beautiful design. That is one downside of DVD and Blu ray with the tiny cases.

09-12-2008, 05:16 AM	#1729
Chris Gerhard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10,789	How did this thread about a non-SRT DVD player jump to personal beer preferences? I understand that beer has about as much to do with HD media as a non-SRT player, or an SRT player for that matter, but at least shiny 5" discs and HDTV are relevant to the intended discussion here. This thread is so far off-topic now, that maybe we should just let it die. Chris

09-12-2008, 01:30 PM	#1735
Studio Support Support for HDM Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 215	XDE is a wonderful product that lives up to its name. I’ve been reading more and more positive reviews by individual people all over Amazon and other forums. Once it hits the sweet spot price it should sell off store shelves. Toshiba will not be able to meet demand for this phenomenal product that should have been incorporated into HD DVD players for superior DVD up-converting quality. XDE will have an impact on Blu-ray just like all other up-converting players. Good luck Blu-ray, that’s if you can make it to niche at the very least.

09-12-2008, 02:29 PM	#1739
kamspy Brewers lol Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 21,942	How did this thread get back off the beer and lazy young americans topic! Sam Adams Winter Lager and Hard Labor!