the format war is .... fun! - Blu-ray Forum

stephenj · 09-06-2007, 02:52 PM

.. several things, but to me it is mostly ... fun.

that's right, i'm enjoying it. it has created loads of intelligent and passionate home-theater related talk. it's created a competitive, rooting-for-your-favorite-team while hating-the-rival atmosphere.

How many of us would still regularly visit BD.com without the format war?,

Not to mention that competition has meant lower prices. That's fun, too.

glenn22 · 09-06-2007, 02:53 PM

I agree with you in a way. It causes a lot of anxiety with some people though too. I think it's almost like watching a sports event and cheering on your favorite team. We all have money on the game too, so it makes it even more interesting.

ESUNintel · 09-06-2007, 03:01 PM

I do agree, it can be fun. What makes it even more fun is that I sell this stuff in a retail store. Everyone is curios to find out what Blu-ray really is, what the differences between both formats are, etc... It's fun for me because it forces me to learn stuff about both formats in order to try and help people out in an unbiased way (...what's funny is I have never sold an HD-DVD player).

It can also be annoying, specially for those that have chosen a format and have already spent money on it. Then there are things that happen that make us wish we had stayed neutral or chosen the other format. Regardless, I'll remain true Blu till the end.

Go Blu!!!

ericede · 09-06-2007, 03:01 PM

I totally agree! I love watching people make up facts and make crazy statements like "I think Transformers will decide the war." I love to login from time to time just to see the action.

tiger roach · 09-06-2007, 03:17 PM

Can't deny it has its amusing points. I'll be glad when it is over though so I don't have to worry about maybe having backed the wrong horse.

Blu Tiger · 09-06-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stephenj

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How many of us would still regularly visit BD.com without the format war?

I would still. I love this place. And this format war blows!

skubrick · 09-06-2007, 03:39 PM

I agree. It's like a three year long (hopefully not longer) sporting event.

I loved it when we scored that 65 yard touchdown pass in June (Blockbuster), and all those new recruits (starz, studio canal, etc...) have all helped out. It really sucked when their defensive back (Para*****) intercepted that pass and ran it four yards for a touchdown, but we're still way ahead when I look at the scoreboard! And we're in the second half now.

We all need BluRay jerseys so we can support our team.
Go Blu! Go Blu!

PaulGo · 09-06-2007, 03:46 PM

I don't know about fun, but it it addictive. I feel like I am watching a game a Battlechess.

daman · 09-06-2007, 03:47 PM

skubrick,

I like your analogy. Reminds us all that the NFL starts tonight. For a moment, enjoy something other than movies

Blu-Style · 09-06-2007, 04:08 PM

Every day i visit this site, i hope i can read some good points for Blu-ray

so, yes it is exciting here

tron3 · 09-06-2007, 04:19 PM

Well, the lowering of prices certainly doesn't have me complaining.

But we need to get the sales numbers higher for BD players. They have improved since the $500 Sony BDP-S300 was released, but we might still have some catch up to do.

300 in HD-DVD barely ranked the sales list among lesser top selling blu-rays. We have beaten the tail end of HD-DVD into the ground. Our title sales are fantastic. If 300 could not help them, Transformers will not fair much better.

But I want this war over, and I am ready to forgive Paramount. What can I say, they do have a collection of movies I desire. Gonna be a long 18 months.

E-Dogg · 09-06-2007, 04:25 PM

Sports analogies aside, I am enjoying supporting the winning team and look forward to the demise of HD-DVD. We all need to show continued support over this crucial holiday season so we can ensure another victory for Blu.

alain turgeon · 09-06-2007, 05:02 PM

Wanna hear something funny? In 1983,i chose the wrong format which was Beta. It was a..........TOSHIBA!!!! and i'm not kidding you!

Bombthroat · 09-06-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger roach

Can't deny it has its amusing points. I'll be glad when it is over though so I don't have to worry about maybe having backed the wrong horse.

You bought HD DUD? j/k

kaliraver · 09-06-2007, 06:34 PM

I like forward to looking at Blu-Ray.com throughout the day to see if there is any good news for BD. I love the war but I wish it would already end soon (Q1 2008 but I doubt it). Heres hoping that Blu-Ray will be having a kick @$$ 4th quarter this year!!

SlapnutsGT · 09-06-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenj

.. several things, but to me it is mostly ... fun.

that's right, i'm enjoying it. it has created loads of intelligent and passionate home-theater related talk. it's created a competitive, rooting-for-your-favorite-team while hating-the-rival atmosphere.

How many of us would still regularly visit BD.com without the format war?,

Not to mention that competition has meant lower prices. That's fun, too.

BD.com doesnt help much since its like some medical supply site haha

Just teasing

msallaq · 09-06-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alain turgeon

Wanna hear something funny? In 1983,i chose the wrong format which was Beta. It was a..........TOSHIBA!!!! and i'm not kidding you!

i think u should switch to hd dvd cuz i really dont wanna loose

09-06-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
stephenj Banned Member since:Aug 2007	the format war is .... fun! .. several things, but to me it is mostly ... fun. that's right, i'm enjoying it. it has created loads of intelligent and passionate home-theater related talk. it's created a competitive, rooting-for-your-favorite-team while hating-the-rival atmosphere. How many of us would still regularly visit BD.com without the format war?, Not to mention that competition has meant lower prices. That's fun, too.

09-06-2007, 03:01 PM	#3
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	It can be fun I do agree, it can be fun. What makes it even more fun is that I sell this stuff in a retail store. Everyone is curios to find out what Blu-ray really is, what the differences between both formats are, etc... It's fun for me because it forces me to learn stuff about both formats in order to try and help people out in an unbiased way (...what's funny is I have never sold an HD-DVD player). It can also be annoying, specially for those that have chosen a format and have already spent money on it. Then there are things that happen that make us wish we had stayed neutral or chosen the other format. Regardless, I'll remain true Blu till the end. Go Blu!!!

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09-06-2007, 02:53 PM	#2
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	I agree with you in a way. It causes a lot of anxiety with some people though too. I think it's almost like watching a sports event and cheering on your favorite team. We all have money on the game too, so it makes it even more interesting.

09-06-2007, 03:01 PM	#4
ericede Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007	I totally agree! I love watching people make up facts and make crazy statements like "I think Transformers will decide the war." I love to login from time to time just to see the action.

09-06-2007, 03:17 PM	#5
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Can't deny it has its amusing points. I'll be glad when it is over though so I don't have to worry about maybe having backed the wrong horse.

09-06-2007, 03:39 PM	#7
skubrick Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Work at BR Blockbuster store in Lincoln, NE	I agree. It's like a three year long (hopefully not longer) sporting event. I loved it when we scored that 65 yard touchdown pass in June (Blockbuster), and all those new recruits (starz, studio canal, etc...) have all helped out. It really sucked when their defensive back (Para*****) intercepted that pass and ran it four yards for a touchdown, but we're still way ahead when I look at the scoreboard! And we're in the second half now. We all need BluRay jerseys so we can support our team. Go Blu! Go Blu!

09-06-2007, 03:46 PM	#8
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	I don't know about fun, but it it addictive. I feel like I am watching a game a Battlechess.

09-06-2007, 03:47 PM	#9
daman Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	skubrick, I like your analogy. Reminds us all that the NFL starts tonight. For a moment, enjoy something other than movies

09-06-2007, 04:08 PM	#10
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	Every day i visit this site, i hope i can read some good points for Blu-ray so, yes it is exciting here

09-06-2007, 04:19 PM	#11
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Well, the lowering of prices certainly doesn't have me complaining. But we need to get the sales numbers higher for BD players. They have improved since the $500 Sony BDP-S300 was released, but we might still have some catch up to do. 300 in HD-DVD barely ranked the sales list among lesser top selling blu-rays. We have beaten the tail end of HD-DVD into the ground. Our title sales are fantastic. If 300 could not help them, Transformers will not fair much better. But I want this war over, and I am ready to forgive Paramount. What can I say, they do have a collection of movies I desire. Gonna be a long 18 months.

09-06-2007, 04:25 PM	#12
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	Sports analogies aside, I am enjoying supporting the winning team and look forward to the demise of HD-DVD. We all need to show continued support over this crucial holiday season so we can ensure another victory for Blu.

09-06-2007, 05:02 PM	#13
alain turgeon Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Trois-Rivieres Quebec Canada Blu-ray collection:670 Blu-ray reviews:5	Wanna hear something funny? In 1983,i chose the wrong format which was Beta. It was a..........TOSHIBA!!!! and i'm not kidding you!

09-06-2007, 06:34 PM	#15
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	I like forward to looking at Blu-Ray.com throughout the day to see if there is any good news for BD. I love the war but I wish it would already end soon (Q1 2008 but I doubt it). Heres hoping that Blu-Ray will be having a kick @$$ 4th quarter this year!!

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