Sun Microsystems joins the BDA - Blu-ray Forum

JTK · 08-31-2006, 02:45 PM

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060831/20060831005204.html?.v=1

Press Release Source: The Blu-ray Disc Association

Blu-ray Disc Association Welcomes Sun Microsystems as Newest Board Member

Thursday August 31, 10:00 am ET

Sun's Java Technology Boosts the Many Interactive Features That Set Blu-ray Disc Apart as a Revolutionary Step in Home Entertainment

Link at top for full article.

I thought they already were BD allies, but in any event, there ya go.

GaS · 08-31-2006, 02:48 PM

BORING... This is the big announcement?!

JTK · 08-31-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GaS

BORING... This is the big announcement?!

That's it.

I think it's pretty anticlimatic myself simply because I had thought they'd been on board this whole time anyways.

Hell, I've been hearing about Java support with BD for months.

*shrugs*

Sidewinder · 08-31-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GaS

BORING... This is the big announcement?!

I second that...that just can't be the big announcement, it's like a bad joke.

JTK · 08-31-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidewinder

I second that...that just can't be the big announcement, it's like a bad joke.

Well, the day is young...

phranctoast · 08-31-2006, 03:04 PM

BOOOOOO.

I figured they were already a member, since java-bd was being used.

ethan · 08-31-2006, 03:12 PM

I agree it's underwhelming, and the news doesn't mean much for the consumer. However on the industry side there's a lot of weight to it. When you look at the influence of all voting board members of bluray, they dwarf the board of hddvd, and they now have all the interrelated industries (studios, consumer electronics, computer, semiconductors, software) versus only the patent holders.

JTK · 08-31-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ethan

I agree it's underwhelming, and the news doesn't mean much for the consumer. However on the industry side there's a lot of weight to it. When you look at the influence of all voting board members of bluray, they dwarf the board of hddvd, and they now have all the interrelated industries (studios, consumer electronics, computer, semiconductors, software) versus only the patent holders.

All true but again: Isn't this complete non news? We've all been reading about Java support for BD for MONTHS now.

This is much ado about absolutely nothing from where I sit.

This is like a "sky is blue" memo or something...

marzetta7 · 08-31-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

That's it.

I think it's pretty anticlimatic myself simply because I had thought they'd been on board this whole time anyways.

Hell, I've been hearing about Java support with BD for months.

*shrugs*

I agree. If this was the "key partner" announcement...this is pretty lame. Ditto on thinking Sun was already on the board. Ah well, at least we have movies utilizing the MPEG4 codec!

phranctoast · 08-31-2006, 03:21 PM

the sky is blue?

Sidewinder · 08-31-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by phranctoast

the sky is blue?

Maybe a rhetorical figure (pleonasm) like "black crow" or "white milk"...

JTK · 08-31-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marzetta7

I agree. If this was the "key partner" announcement...this is pretty lame. Ditto on thinking Sun was already on the board. Ah well, at least we have movies utilizing the MPEG4 codec!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...7117#post17117

Stop being a "codec nazi!"

Like you and I just said in another thread:

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Originally Posted by marzetta7

Hahahaha. I'm just happy they got the ball rolling with MPEG4, as I'm partial to this codec over VC-1.

^^

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Originally Posted by JTK

Either one is great by me. As long as they make sure the masters are up to snuff...it's all good!

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Originally Posted by Sidewinder

Maybe a rhetorical figure (pleonasm) like "black crow" or "white milk"...

Deep thoughts. Many layers of meaning...

Jazar · 08-31-2006, 03:31 PM

We've all known that Sun was tied to BR with Java, but this is news in the sense that that they are now official members of the board.

JTK · 08-31-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazar

We've all known that Sun was tied to BR with Java, but this is news in the sense that that they are now official members of the board.

Yup. I guess that's all there is to it.

hmurchison · 08-31-2006, 03:42 PM

Nah I doubt this is the "key partner". Having Sun onboard officially is important but the key partner has to be a strategic ally. Someone totally new...*cough* Universal *cough*

vick vega · 08-31-2006, 03:51 PM

when did the sky change to blue? Next you will tell me snow is white wtf

JTK · 08-31-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hmurchison

Nah I doubt this is the "key partner". Having Sun onboard officially is important but the key partner has to be a strategic ally. Someone totally new...*cough* Universal *cough*

If that were to happen, then that would mean BDA has 100 percent studio support on paper and I would have to think that would essentially end the format war, or any pretense of one, right on the spot.

I almost wish that would have been the announcement today just so we can all finish it and move forward.

BTBuck1 · 08-31-2006, 04:01 PM

^ yeah it woulda saved me some dough! now I guess it'll most likely be back on with plan A)

operation 3-6
codename: sellout.

zombie · 08-31-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

If that were to happen, then that would mean BDA has 100 percent studio support on paper and I would have to think that would essentially end the format war, or any pretense of one, right on the spot.

I almost wish that would have been the announcement today just so we can all finish it and move forward.

Amen.

JTK · 08-31-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nyg

Amen.

As far I'm concerned, any usefulness we could have gotten of this "format war" is just about finished.

Barring something totally out of the blue and unforseen, I think HD-DVD has done us all as much good as it can do: It lit a fire under the BDA's ass, to a point, embarassed them a little bit after they stumbled out of the gate in such grandiose fashion, but I'm sure most reasonable knew that any BD blunders and shortcomings would be shortlived.

I think we're seeing some refinements and processes happening earlier and faster than they otherwise might have been had their not been HD-DVD nipping at their heels this whole time and doing better than ANYONE could have thought or expected.

But I don't think any of us really expects HD-DVD to go much further than where it's at right now...do we?

I don't. And I like the format. I love the PQ. I love the audio.

You and I, for starters, never made any secret that we bought into HD-DVD mostly out of impluse and we're fairly happy with it, but outside of that:

IF all this stuff comes together in time for the holidays, I don't know about you, but it's not inconceivable to me at al that I could sell my Toshiba player for whatever and use those funds towards a nice BD player.

Lots of IFs, though. I may yet keep it.

If I even SENSE that Universal fudges, for me that's when the player goes up on the aftermarket for sale.

100 (major)percent studio support ices it, regardless of anything else.

08-31-2006, 02:45 PM	#1
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Sun Microsystems joins the BDA http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060831/20060831005204.html?.v=1 Press Release Source: The Blu-ray Disc Association Blu-ray Disc Association Welcomes Sun Microsystems as Newest Board Member Thursday August 31, 10:00 am ET Sun's Java Technology Boosts the Many Interactive Features That Set Blu-ray Disc Apart as a Revolutionary Step in Home Entertainment Link at top for full article. I thought they already were BD allies, but in any event, there ya go. Last edited by JTK; 08-31-2006 at 02:47 PM.

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08-31-2006, 02:48 PM	#2
GaS Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006	BORING... This is the big announcement?!

08-31-2006, 03:04 PM	#6
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	BOOOOOO. I figured they were already a member, since java-bd was being used.

08-31-2006, 03:12 PM	#7
ethan Member Member since:Aug 2006	I agree it's underwhelming, and the news doesn't mean much for the consumer. However on the industry side there's a lot of weight to it. When you look at the influence of all voting board members of bluray, they dwarf the board of hddvd, and they now have all the interrelated industries (studios, consumer electronics, computer, semiconductors, software) versus only the patent holders.

08-31-2006, 03:21 PM	#10
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	the sky is blue?

08-31-2006, 03:31 PM	#13
Jazar Active Member Member since:Jun 2006	We've all known that Sun was tied to BR with Java, but this is news in the sense that that they are now official members of the board.

08-31-2006, 03:42 PM	#15
hmurchison Banned Member since:Aug 2004 Location:Seaattle	Nah I doubt this is the "key partner". Having Sun onboard officially is important but the key partner has to be a strategic ally. Someone totally new...cough Universal cough

08-31-2006, 03:51 PM	#16
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	when did the sky change to blue? Next you will tell me snow is white wtf

08-31-2006, 04:01 PM	#18
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	^ yeah it woulda saved me some dough! now I guess it'll most likely be back on with plan A) operation 3-6 codename: sellout.

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