Toshiba to announce they are dropping HD DVD - Blu-ray Forum

Delta_FX · 02-18-2008, 10:55 PM

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

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Okay... things are moving very fast now. Industry sources are telling us that Toshiba has a press event scheduled for tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 5 PM Tokyo time), at which they're expected to make the announcement that they're quitting the HD-DVD format. That's just 8 1/2 hours from now. Rumor is that hardware and software sales will be discontinued in early March, but we expect official details soon. We'll post more on this as it comes in.

Can't wait.

These are the time break downs to when it will be announced:

West Coast: 12am(2/19/08)
Mountain Time: 1am(2/19/08)
Central Time: 2am(2/19/08)
Eastern Time: 3am(2/19/08)

More info on time zones timing, thanks to w_tanoto!

...Time difference between Japan and...
Sydney = +2
Queensland = +1
Korea = 0
Singapore / Hong Kong / China / Bali = -1
Jakarta / Bangkok / Hanoi = -2
India = -3.5
Athens = -7
Paris/Western Europe = -8
UK = -9
Quebec = -13
NY/Toronto = -14
Vancouver/Los Angeles = -17

jkcheng122 · 02-18-2008, 10:56 PM

bill mentioned this on another thread.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-18-2008, 10:56 PM

Can't wait!

Blu-Light · 02-18-2008, 10:59 PM

This is probably part of their grand scheme to gain more market share for DUD.

CheapChildren · 02-18-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Light

This is probably part of their grand scheme to gain more market share for DUD.

Haha. Oh no!

clyon · 02-18-2008, 11:04 PM

Tokyo time -

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=248

w_tanoto · 02-18-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jkcheng122

bill mentioned this on another thread.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...8&postcount=38

Marcusarilius · 02-18-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta_FX

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

Can't wait. Sorry if posted, feel free to lock.

Who is staying up late tonight with me?..... Wooo Hoooo!!!

Slckevin · 02-18-2008, 11:05 PM

Sooo.. I just have to wake up at 1am to see the fireworks go off. Swwweet. Alarm is set

Delta_FX · 02-18-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Who is staying up late tonight with me?..... Wooo Hoooo!!!

I sure as hell am. I'll just watch some movies until around 11:45pm(PST)

clyon · 02-18-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Who is staying up late tonight with me?..... Wooo Hoooo!!!

I'am, I don't goto sleep until 2am anyway

Who needs 8 hours of sleep or even 6 hours, that what a weekend is for

GregBlu5 · 02-18-2008, 11:08 PM

I didn't see it on the other thread. So, thanks for posting, even it's a duplicate--we all want to synchronize our watches and be ready for the complete capitulation party! I hope Tosh is serving food.

johnno1986 · 02-18-2008, 11:08 PM

Just a little under 8 hours to go. Japan is one hour behind us here on the east coast of Australia. Can't wait.

w_tanoto · 02-18-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by johnno1986

Just a little under 7 hours to go. Japan is one hour behind us here on the east coast of Australia. Can't wait.

lucky. if i were in indonesia, japan is just 2 hours ahead of indonesian western time, and the same time as indonesian eastern time.

The Don · 02-18-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johnno1986

Just a little under 7 hours to go. Japan is one hour behind us here on the east coast of Australia. Can't wait.

I thought it was 5 hours left to go...

Marcusarilius · 02-18-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GregBlu5

I didn't see it on the other thread. So, thanks for posting, even it's a duplicate--we all want to synchronize our watches and be ready for the complete capitulation party! I hope Tosh is serving food.

Most Wakes do...

w_tanoto · 02-18-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

I thought it was 5 hours left to go...

Japan is now 9AM.

johnno1986 · 02-18-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

I thought it was 5 hours left to go...

The time here is 1013. The announcement is expected at 1700. So a little under 8 hours. 7 hours 47 minutes.

DisneyKrayzie · 02-18-2008, 11:14 PM

If i do my math right that is 12PM PST, Im usually still up at that time! can't wait to see if it happens.

Blu Titan · 02-18-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by clyon

Tokyo time -

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=248

Thanks for the link. So... it is 14 hours difference. In eight hours the announcement is going to be made. That is 3 A.M. Eastern Time...Can I make it?

02-18-2008, 11:08 PM	#13
johnno1986 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Blu-ray collection:478	Toshiba Announcement To Come At 5pm Japan Time? Just a little under 8 hours to go. Japan is one hour behind us here on the east coast of Australia. Can't wait. Last edited by johnno1986; 02-19-2008 at 12:35 AM.

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jkcheng122 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:TX Home Theater Gallery:35 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:296 Trading Score:1	bill mentioned this on another thread.

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DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Can't wait!

02-18-2008, 10:59 PM	#4
Blu-Light Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006	This is probably part of their grand scheme to gain more market share for DUD.

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clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	Tokyo time - http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=248

02-18-2008, 11:05 PM	#9
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02-18-2008, 11:08 PM	#12
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I didn't see it on the other thread. So, thanks for posting, even it's a duplicate--we all want to synchronize our watches and be ready for the complete capitulation party! I hope Tosh is serving food.

02-18-2008, 11:14 PM	#19
DisneyKrayzie Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA	If i do my math right that is 12PM PST, Im usually still up at that time! can't wait to see if it happens.

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