Outright Toshiba misinformation - Blu-ray Forum

PeterTHX · 02-01-2007, 05:19 AM

Was in Circuit City this past weekend and noticed someone I knew shilling for Toshiba HD DVD.

Don't want to get him in trouble (it's a contract job)...he knew me as somewhat of a tech "expert" and he knows not too much about the format war so he showed me a sheet that Toshiba is using to sell (a FAQ of sorts) and this was interesting (paraphrasing, I don't remember the *exact* wording):

Q:What is the difference between the PS3/Wii and HD DVD and the HD DVD add on for the 360?

A: The Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii does not support HD DVD or DVD.

I've come across more than a couple people that are convinced BD players do not play DVDs. CDs I could understand, but with outright BS like this it's no wonder some have that impression. When official Toshiba training materials say this...

I let him know the truth of course. The PS3 plays DVDs, it does not upconvert them *at this time*. The Wii doesn't play DVDs (yet).

JTK · 02-01-2007, 01:22 PM

BD is outselling HD-DVD almost 3:1 right now, so stupid drones like these are simply going to get washed over in the ever growing Blu tidal wave of 2007 anyways.

BastiB · 02-01-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Was in Circuit City this past weekend and noticed someone I knew shilling for Toshiba HD DVD.

Don't want to get him in trouble (it's a contract job)...he knew me as somewhat of a tech "expert" and he knows not too much about the format war so he showed me a sheet that Toshiba is using to sell (a FAQ of sorts) and this was interesting (paraphrasing, I don't remember the *exact* wording):

Q:What is the difference between the PS3/Wii and HD DVD and the HD DVD add on for the 360?

A: The Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii does not support HD DVD or DVD.

I've come across more than a couple people that are convinced BD players do not play DVDs. CDs I could understand, but with outright BS like this it's no wonder some have that impression. When official Toshiba training materials say this...

I let him know the truth of course. The PS3 plays DVDs, it does not upconvert them *at this time*. The Wii doesn't play DVDs (yet).

Hey good Job from our "beloved" MS and Toshiba.... Tell people whatever you want.... if it gets you some money.....

JTK · 02-01-2007, 04:02 PM

There's at least one Toshiba rep you can uh...air your grievances against on several forums, if you felt like it.

PeterTHX · 02-01-2007, 08:00 PM

I've gone head to head with Murchie on more than a few occasions. The fact that he defends HD DVD so vigorously and not owning anything is beyond hypocritical. I defend BD but at least I have a PS3 and a large pile of BDs sitting next to me while I do it!

I don't recall Sony ever posting such inaccurate information about the competition.

02-01-2007, 05:19 AM	#1
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	Outright Toshiba misinformation Was in Circuit City this past weekend and noticed someone I knew shilling for Toshiba HD DVD. Don't want to get him in trouble (it's a contract job)...he knew me as somewhat of a tech "expert" and he knows not too much about the format war so he showed me a sheet that Toshiba is using to sell (a FAQ of sorts) and this was interesting (paraphrasing, I don't remember the exact wording): Q:What is the difference between the PS3/Wii and HD DVD and the HD DVD add on for the 360? A: The Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii does not support HD DVD or DVD. I've come across more than a couple people that are convinced BD players do not play DVDs. CDs I could understand, but with outright BS like this it's no wonder some have that impression. When official Toshiba training materials say this... I let him know the truth of course. The PS3 plays DVDs, it does not upconvert them at this time. The Wii doesn't play DVDs (yet).

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02-01-2007, 01:22 PM	#2
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	BD is outselling HD-DVD almost 3:1 right now, so stupid drones like these are simply going to get washed over in the ever growing Blu tidal wave of 2007 anyways.

02-01-2007, 04:02 PM	#4
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	There's at least one Toshiba rep you can uh...air your grievances against on several forums, if you felt like it.

02-01-2007, 08:00 PM	#5
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	I've gone head to head with Murchie on more than a few occasions. The fact that he defends HD DVD so vigorously and not owning anything is beyond hypocritical. I defend BD but at least I have a PS3 and a large pile of BDs sitting next to me while I do it! I don't recall Sony ever posting such inaccurate information about the competition.

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