HD-DVD Players are dropping in price would you cop???

[supermanblue79]

I would definitely purchase an HD-DVD player if the price is right. It's a win/win situation. The picture quality is the same as the Blu-Ray diskswith the machines being half the price.
If infact HD-DVD loses the next gen movie format war...then you can buy the remaining HD movies, still 1080P dirt cheap and pick up a new Blu-Ray for muchcheaper than they are right now.

 

[seasoned vet]

jshortt wrote:

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Originally Posted by areyouin729

jshortt wrote:

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I have a Toshiba HD A 30, and it's amazing! I'd stay away from Blu-Ray until they get their software bugs worked out, and release the 2.0 platform. When that happens, the old Blu-Ray players won't be able to play new 2.0 discs. The players will become obsolete. I can tell you that the upconvert on regular dvd's with my A 30 is unbelievable. I'm watching older movies like I'm seeing them for the fist time. It supposedly converts to full 1080p, and I believe it.

I could care less who wins this format war, I just want one single hd platform. The funny thing is, this is far from over. I've been reading the HD camp has some tricks up their sleeve, and even with Warner Bros. switching camps, they still have an opt-out clause with Sony/Blu-Ray that lets them leave if sales numbers aren't met. We still have a while to go on this one folks.

Peace,
J

not trying to bash your pts or opinions but I think it's pretty much a wrap for HD DVD, it's more then just WB who have chosen Blu Ray, HBO did also and it seems everyone else is planning to follow suit

HD DVD is an amazing format, as is Blu Ray but I wouldn't buy something of that nature when you see every machine hitting crazy drop prices, retailers know what is up, they are taking the L


I was just using WB as an example since their 'defection' was the biggie that swung the format war in Blu-Ray's favor. I'll admit that things are looking pretty bleak for HD/Toshiba, but if you think they're going down without a fight, you're mistaken. As hollowpoints stated, the PS3 thing helped put Blu-Ray in more homes despite software issues and higher prices, but presently, Sony is losing a LOT of money on top of what they gave Warner to swap formats. Who knows how much longer they'll be able to keep up at the same pace? There are several things HD/Toshiba can do to get things moving with their camp that aren't out of the realm of possibility, including throwing more money at one of the Blu-Ray studios. I've heard that Universal and Paramount are going to start releasing their big guns (E.T., Indiana Jones, Godfather, etc.) on HD to see if it can get things moving again.

Again, don't care one way or the other, but I do love my HD, and had the bugs been worked out with Blu-Ray, and the prices been a little lower, I might have gone with them to begin with. Don't know about you, but I think the people that are defending both formats like it's their first-born child are funny.

Peace,
J

- jshortt i wouldnt even waste me time talking to most catson NT about this stuff. i think me, you, and Ceddie (i think), with few others here are the only ones that actually read and keep up with electronics at all.the rest just know how to use a computer to browse NT and d/l porn. you can tell from the half truth facts they try to quote when all they did was ask somesnot nosed teenager in Best Buy what they think and brought that nonsense over here like its the gospel.

- for them if its not the latest electronic hype beast gizmo guaranteed to get them more !!%@%, they could care less. and even when it is they'll only readinto it just enough to get by. sad thing is these are the same folks that dictate what happens with consumer electronics. this is the reason companies treatconsumers like they're dumb.


- as for my answer to the question?

I would definitely purchase an HD-DVD player if the price is right. It's a win/win situation. The picture quality is the same as the Blu-Ray disks with the machines being half the price.
If infact HD-DVD loses the next gen movie format war...then you can buy the remaining HD movies, still 1080P dirt cheap and pick up a new Blu-Ray for much cheaper than they are right now.

 

[areyouin729]

Originally Posted by seasoned vet

jshortt wrote:

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Originally Posted by areyouin729

jshortt wrote:

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I have a Toshiba HD A 30, and it's amazing! I'd stay away from Blu-Ray until they get their software bugs worked out, and release the 2.0 platform. When that happens, the old Blu-Ray players won't be able to play new 2.0 discs. The players will become obsolete. I can tell you that the upconvert on regular dvd's with my A 30 is unbelievable. I'm watching older movies like I'm seeing them for the fist time. It supposedly converts to full 1080p, and I believe it.

I could care less who wins this format war, I just want one single hd platform. The funny thing is, this is far from over. I've been reading the HD camp has some tricks up their sleeve, and even with Warner Bros. switching camps, they still have an opt-out clause with Sony/Blu-Ray that lets them leave if sales numbers aren't met. We still have a while to go on this one folks.

Peace,
J

not trying to bash your pts or opinions but I think it's pretty much a wrap for HD DVD, it's more then just WB who have chosen Blu Ray, HBO did also and it seems everyone else is planning to follow suit

HD DVD is an amazing format, as is Blu Ray but I wouldn't buy something of that nature when you see every machine hitting crazy drop prices, retailers know what is up, they are taking the L

I was just using WB as an example since their 'defection' was the biggie that swung the format war in Blu-Ray's favor. I'll admit that things are looking pretty bleak for HD/Toshiba, but if you think they're going down without a fight, you're mistaken. As hollowpoints stated, the PS3 thing helped put Blu-Ray in more homes despite software issues and higher prices, but presently, Sony is losing a LOT of money on top of what they gave Warner to swap formats. Who knows how much longer they'll be able to keep up at the same pace? There are several things HD/Toshiba can do to get things moving with their camp that aren't out of the realm of possibility, including throwing more money at one of the Blu-Ray studios. I've heard that Universal and Paramount are going to start releasing their big guns (E.T., Indiana Jones, Godfather, etc.) on HD to see if it can get things moving again.

Again, don't care one way or the other, but I do love my HD, and had the bugs been worked out with Blu-Ray, and the prices been a little lower, I might have gone with them to begin with. Don't know about you, but I think the people that are defending both formats like it's their first-born child are funny.

Peace,
J

- jshortt i wouldnt even waste me time talking to most cats on NT about this stuff. i think me, you, and Ceddie (i think), with few others here are the only ones that actually read and keep up with electronics at all. the rest just know how to use a computer to browse NT and d/l porn. you can tell from the half truth facts they try to quote when all they did was ask some snot nosed teenager in Best Buy what they think and brought that nonsense over here like its the gospel.

- for them if its not the latest electronic hype beast gizmo guaranteed to get them more !!%@%, they could care less. and even when it is they'll only read into it just enough to get by. sad thing is these are the same folks that dictate what happens with consumer electronics. this is the reason companies treat consumers like they're dumb.


- as for my answer to the question?

I would definitely purchase an HD-DVD player if the price is right. It's a win/win situation. The picture quality is the same as the Blu-Ray disks with the machines being half the price.
If infact HD-DVD loses the next gen movie format war...then you can buy the remaining HD movies, still 1080P dirt cheap and pick up a new Blu-Ray for much cheaper than they are right now.






do you want a pat on the back? my grandfather's best friend owns a pretty big chain of high end electronic stores around the Philly area...HD DVD isDONE

I wanted Dreamcast to make it but I knew it wouldn't so I wouldn't argue non sense just b/c I liked something
come back to me next year at thistime and tell me how HD DVD is doing, it's already losing serious shelf space in stores just in the last 2 weeks

 

[seasoned vet]

areyouin729 wrote:

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Originally Posted by seasoned vet

jshortt wrote:

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areyouin729 wrote:

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jshortt wrote:

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I have a Toshiba HD A 30, and it's amazing! I'd stay away from Blu-Ray until they get their software bugs worked out, and release the 2.0 platform. When that happens, the old Blu-Ray players won't be able to play new 2.0 discs. The players will become obsolete. I can tell you that the upconvert on regular dvd's with my A 30 is unbelievable. I'm watching older movies like I'm seeing them for the fist time. It supposedly converts to full 1080p, and I believe it.

I could care less who wins this format war, I just want one single hd platform. The funny thing is, this is far from over. I've been reading the HD camp has some tricks up their sleeve, and even with Warner Bros. switching camps, they still have an opt-out clause with Sony/Blu-Ray that lets them leave if sales numbers aren't met. We still have a while to go on this one folks.

Peace,
J

not trying to bash your pts or opinions but I think it's pretty much a wrap for HD DVD, it's more then just WB who have chosen Blu Ray, HBO did also and it seems everyone else is planning to follow suit

HD DVD is an amazing format, as is Blu Ray but I wouldn't buy something of that nature when you see every machine hitting crazy drop prices, retailers know what is up, they are taking the L


I was just using WB as an example since their 'defection' was the biggie that swung the format war in Blu-Ray's favor. I'll admit that things are looking pretty bleak for HD/Toshiba, but if you think they're going down without a fight, you're mistaken. As hollowpoints stated, the PS3 thing helped put Blu-Ray in more homes despite software issues and higher prices, but presently, Sony is losing a LOT of money on top of what they gave Warner to swap formats. Who knows how much longer they'll be able to keep up at the same pace? There are several things HD/Toshiba can do to get things moving with their camp that aren't out of the realm of possibility, including throwing more money at one of the Blu-Ray studios. I've heard that Universal and Paramount are going to start releasing their big guns (E.T., Indiana Jones, Godfather, etc.) on HD to see if it can get things moving again.

Again, don't care one way or the other, but I do love my HD, and had the bugs been worked out with Blu-Ray, and the prices been a little lower, I might have gone with them to begin with. Don't know about you, but I think the people that are defending both formats like it's their first-born child are funny.

Peace,
J

- jshortt i wouldnt even waste me time talking to most cats on NT about this stuff. i think me, you, and Ceddie (i think), with few others here are the only ones that actually read and keep up with electronics at all. the rest just know how to use a computer to browse NT and d/l porn. you can tell from the half truth facts they try to quote when all they did was ask some snot nosed teenager in Best Buy what they think and brought that nonsense over here like its the gospel.

- for them if its not the latest electronic hype beast gizmo guaranteed to get them more !!%@%, they could care less. and even when it is they'll only read into it just enough to get by. sad thing is these are the same folks that dictate what happens with consumer electronics. this is the reason companies treat consumers like they're dumb.


- as for my answer to the question?

I would definitely purchase an HD-DVD player if the price is right. It's a win/win situation. The picture quality is the same as the Blu-Ray disks with the machines being half the price.
If infact HD-DVD loses the next gen movie format war...then you can buy the remaining HD movies, still 1080P dirt cheap and pick up a new Blu-Ray for much cheaper than they are right now.






do you want a pat on the back? my grandfather's best friend owns a pretty big chain of high end electronic stores around the Philly area...HD DVD is DONE

I wanted Dreamcast to make it but I knew it wouldn't so I wouldn't argue non sense just b/c I liked something
come back to me next year at this time and tell me how HD DVD is doing, it's already losing serious shelf space in stores just in the last 2 weeks



- idiot, you just solidified what i wrote. jshortt reading about itis not the same as ""well me uncles brothers cousin twice removed said...."

and your dumb#%** sat there and read what i wrote then posted the exact thing iwas talking about.

- i just want HD movies PERIOD. who wins i could care less. what does bother me are the people telling a bunch or 3rd person rumors instead of reading about itthemselves. try again next time, thanks for playing though....

- "pat on the back"

 

[dj cash flow_nuked_for_import1201045157]

You'll just be wasting money.....which is up to you... They'll be like a beta-max...

 

[areyouin729]

Originally Posted by seasoned vet

areyouin729 wrote:

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Originally Posted by seasoned vet

jshortt wrote:

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areyouin729 wrote:

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jshortt wrote:

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I have a Toshiba HD A 30, and it's amazing! I'd stay away from Blu-Ray until they get their software bugs worked out, and release the 2.0 platform. When that happens, the old Blu-Ray players won't be able to play new 2.0 discs. The players will become obsolete. I can tell you that the upconvert on regular dvd's with my A 30 is unbelievable. I'm watching older movies like I'm seeing them for the fist time. It supposedly converts to full 1080p, and I believe it.

I could care less who wins this format war, I just want one single hd platform. The funny thing is, this is far from over. I've been reading the HD camp has some tricks up their sleeve, and even with Warner Bros. switching camps, they still have an opt-out clause with Sony/Blu-Ray that lets them leave if sales numbers aren't met. We still have a while to go on this one folks.

Peace,
J

not trying to bash your pts or opinions but I think it's pretty much a wrap for HD DVD, it's more then just WB who have chosen Blu Ray, HBO did also and it seems everyone else is planning to follow suit

HD DVD is an amazing format, as is Blu Ray but I wouldn't buy something of that nature when you see every machine hitting crazy drop prices, retailers know what is up, they are taking the L

I was just using WB as an example since their 'defection' was the biggie that swung the format war in Blu-Ray's favor. I'll admit that things are looking pretty bleak for HD/Toshiba, but if you think they're going down without a fight, you're mistaken. As hollowpoints stated, the PS3 thing helped put Blu-Ray in more homes despite software issues and higher prices, but presently, Sony is losing a LOT of money on top of what they gave Warner to swap formats. Who knows how much longer they'll be able to keep up at the same pace? There are several things HD/Toshiba can do to get things moving with their camp that aren't out of the realm of possibility, including throwing more money at one of the Blu-Ray studios. I've heard that Universal and Paramount are going to start releasing their big guns (E.T., Indiana Jones, Godfather, etc.) on HD to see if it can get things moving again.

Again, don't care one way or the other, but I do love my HD, and had the bugs been worked out with Blu-Ray, and the prices been a little lower, I might have gone with them to begin with. Don't know about you, but I think the people that are defending both formats like it's their first-born child are funny.

Peace,
J

- jshortt i wouldnt even waste me time talking to most cats on NT about this stuff. i think me, you, and Ceddie (i think), with few others here are the only ones that actually read and keep up with electronics at all. the rest just know how to use a computer to browse NT and d/l porn. you can tell from the half truth facts they try to quote when all they did was ask some snot nosed teenager in Best Buy what they think and brought that nonsense over here like its the gospel.

- for them if its not the latest electronic hype beast gizmo guaranteed to get them more !!%@%, they could care less. and even when it is they'll only read into it just enough to get by. sad thing is these are the same folks that dictate what happens with consumer electronics. this is the reason companies treat consumers like they're dumb.


- as for my answer to the question?

I would definitely purchase an HD-DVD player if the price is right. It's a win/win situation. The picture quality is the same as the Blu-Ray disks with the machines being half the price.
If infact HD-DVD loses the next gen movie format war...then you can buy the remaining HD movies, still 1080P dirt cheap and pick up a new Blu-Ray for much cheaper than they are right now.






do you want a pat on the back? my grandfather's best friend owns a pretty big chain of high end electronic stores around the Philly area...HD DVD is DONE

I wanted Dreamcast to make it but I knew it wouldn't so I wouldn't argue non sense just b/c I liked something
come back to me next year at this time and tell me how HD DVD is doing, it's already losing serious shelf space in stores just in the last 2 weeks



- idiot, you just solidified what i wrote. jshortt reading about it is not the same as ""well me uncles brothers cousin twice removed said...."

and your dumb#%** sat there and read what i wrote then posted the exact thing i was talking about.

- i just want HD movies PERIOD. who wins i could care less. what does bother me are the people telling a bunch or 3rd person rumors instead of reading about it themselves. try again next time, thanks for playing though....

- "pat on the back"

you win, got waste you money so you can have a select handful of titles from 2008 and back, you will still end up having to buy a Blu Ray player so whatsthe point? I guess throwing away money is cool to go against what makes sense

 

[wikipedia]

I've wanted an HD DVD, but wasn't going to pay for one. Like I said, I got it for free. It brought two movies in the box and I'm hopefully gettingthose 5 free in the mail. This thing is probably far from over in any case. I have a PS3 anyways, so it won't matter. But, if anything, its a goodupconverter.

http://www.hddvdboxsets.com

This place has some dvds for under 10 bucks. Others for pretty cheap as well.

 

[jshortt]

I love that people are coming at me like I'm defending one or the other. SeasonedVet, at least you get where I'm coming from. I'm not stickingup for HD DVD because I own one, or bashing Blu-Ray because I don't. I am stating facts about the format war. In fact, the last sentence of my last posteven said "had the bugs been worked out with Blu-Ray, and the prices been a little lower, I might have gone with them to begin with." Just becauseI'm talking about the format war being far from over, doesn't mean I'm saying people should go out and buy an HD because it's going to make aHUGE come back, I'm simply telling you what these companies are talking about doing, in order to extend their format's life-span. Technically, HDseems to be a better format, and cheaper to produce, though Blu-Ray discs have more memory space (fact, not opinion). The PS3 just put Blu-Ray in so manyhomes automatically, it really put a whoopin' on HD. Like a couple of others have said, I'll still have my HD player and movies, and will continue towatch them for years to come. All signs are pointing to future players being format neutral anyway, and when the prices do drop on a dual-format, I'llprobably buy one...but only if Blu-Ray manages to get their 2.0 bugs worked out (fact, not opinion).

And Donte, you are absolutely right. For the right price, you'd be nuts not to buy one, even if you just want it for an upconverter for your regulardvd's.

Peace,
J

 

[wikipedia]

And who can say no to 7 free HD-DVDs?