 HD-DVD is Dead., *Now It's Official* |
 Feb 11, 2008 - 5:32 PM
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There, I said it. It had to be said. Netflix today announced they are Blu-ray only - which is a nasty blow considering Warner announced early last month they were Blu-ray only also. Best Buy also stated recently they will suggest Blu-ray has their preferred HD choice. It's starting to snow ball and I think soon you'll see Paramount switch sides leaving Universal a hold out - and that won't last long. Blockbuster also rents Blu-ray exclusively also - so consumers will have tough times renting HD-DVDs.
Besides, Steven Spielberg supports blu-ray and that's already good enough for me. I will be getting my PS3 this weekend. This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Feb 19, 2008 - 1:26 PM -------------------- |
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Feb 11, 2008 - 5:42 PM
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Feb 11, 2008 - 5:45 PM
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better reason for me to get a ps3.
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Feb 11, 2008 - 5:49 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
mwah ha ha ha ha!
I knew you'd all join us in the end. In Europe it's predicted there will be more PS3's than 360's by late summer. Already are in many countries. Pretty quick takeover i think. It's cost Sony a LOT but it looks like it's worked. -------------------- |
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Feb 11, 2008 - 5:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Fun tidbit: the last Betamax player was produced in...
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Feb 11, 2008 - 5:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Can't wait for Jurassic Park on Blu-ray.
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Feb 11, 2008 - 6:10 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
i'm in the middle of watching the BBC 'Planet Earth' boxset on Blu-ray.
It's amazing!  I think you can get it over there, everyone should own this set  http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Earth-Complet...1481&sr=8-3 This post has been edited by manphibian: Feb 11, 2008 - 6:11 PM -------------------- |
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Feb 11, 2008 - 6:19 PM
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QUOTE(manphibian @ Feb 11, 2008 - 5:10 PM) [snapback]640463[/snapback] i'm in the middle of watching the BBC 'Planet Earth' boxset on Blu-ray. It's amazing! I think you can get it over there, everyone should own this set http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Earth-Complet...1481&sr=8-3 x2 - have it, love it.
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Feb 11, 2008 - 6:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Yeah we have our own series with Sigourney Weaver.
Remember when that crazy bird did the dancing? My g/f couldn't stop laughing when she saw that. There is Blue Planet also but I don't think it's available in HD yet. This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Feb 11, 2008 - 6:42 PM -------------------- |
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Feb 11, 2008 - 7:04 PM
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you guys get yourself a nice HD tv along with the PS3, and of course and nice sound system. pop in your blu ray disc, just sit back and enjoy the show. oh. devil may cry 4 kick ass too. so make sure ya'll don't miss taht.
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Feb 11, 2008 - 7:40 PM
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man. i want to see some old movies in HD. not dvd on a bluray player, but stuff made for bluray.
sprynt said Jurassic Park. i wanna see Aliens
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Feb 11, 2008 - 11:09 PM
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QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Feb 11, 2008 - 5:24 PM) [snapback]640466[/snapback] Remember when that crazy bird did the dancing? My g/f couldn't stop laughing when she saw that. That thing was amazing.  -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Feb 11, 2008 - 11:43 PM
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^ wth? lol
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Feb 12, 2008 - 12:51 AM
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yay for 1080p blu-rays!
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Feb 12, 2008 - 3:19 AM
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QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Feb 12, 2008 - 4:09 AM) [snapback]640555[/snapback] QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Feb 11, 2008 - 5:24 PM) [snapback]640466[/snapback] Remember when that crazy bird did the dancing? My g/f couldn't stop laughing when she saw that. That thing was amazing. 
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Feb 12, 2008 - 7:45 AM
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saw that bird on ebaumsworld.. i want one..
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Feb 12, 2008 - 11:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea blu ray is amazing... def get the planet earth and 300
ps3>xbox
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Feb 12, 2008 - 12:07 PM
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You spend too much time on engadget.
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Feb 13, 2008 - 1:31 PM
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Better reason for me to join the PS3 crowd, blu ray ftw
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Feb 14, 2008 - 2:59 PM
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i Just got my 42inch tv with Ps3 and home theater last week for my room.........lets just say i stay in more often! lol
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Feb 15, 2008 - 4:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Walmart will be pulling HD-DVD in June.
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Feb 15, 2008 - 11:14 PM
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I seen blu-ray a mile away. Sony is pushing it. Back in the day, remember Betamax? Was actually better than VHS. The reason it went out of "style" was because Sony (money from other products), went and made deals with all the movie companys and such. I don't have a problem with it, though I see little improvement with all this "new" technology, when already dvds were being recorded in HD. If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Nothing wrong with standard dvd. Soon we are going to believe our quality looks so good, when it is really going to look like it was recorded on an expensive camcorder (which trust me, is not a good thing). Try watching Transformers on the best quality tv and in blu-ray that you can find. Tell me that the back lighting is all jacked up on the robots vs the rest of the "regular" stuff. Tell me you don't see large pores from the actresses you didn't notice before. Perhaps zits. That's my only argument on this Blu-ray. Anyways, I just had a feeling that is the direction it was going to go with my prior knowledge of the Betamax vs VHS (which was seriously a lower quality).
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Feb 15, 2008 - 11:47 PM
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That is what makes it so amazing u see there pores u see things u normally wouldnt and it just takes it 2 that next level...2 me it makes everything a lil more real...I am happy with my hdtv and ps3...Now when i watch tv on another tv I really see the difference and it makes me love my tv that much more.
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Feb 17, 2008 - 2:34 AM
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Feb 17, 2008 - 4:27 PM
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i hope they release transformers on bluray now
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Feb 17, 2008 - 5:49 PM
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Might be all looking good and **** but...they won't see me spend 40$ for a movie anytime soon..that's retarded!
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Feb 18, 2008 - 11:28 AM
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Feb 19, 2008 - 8:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
8 days after I make this thread it's official:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7252172.stm Toshiba will stop producing HD-DVD and pull are remaining merchandise off it's shelves. -------------------- |
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Feb 19, 2008 - 9:44 AM
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the blue ray association has said that they will have open arms for toshiba to make blu-ray players
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Feb 19, 2008 - 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(Rayme @ Feb 17, 2008 - 5:49 PM) [snapback]642532[/snapback] Might be all looking good and **** but...they won't see me spend 40$ for a movie anytime soon..that's retarded! x2 x3 -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Feb 19, 2008 - 1:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
I look in the used sections before anything else. 300 was available for 20 bux.
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