Neutral Supporters: Would you Still Buy HD DVD if WB goes Blu? - Blu-ray Forum

Spider1981 · 12-11-2007, 08:11 PM

I was thinking about this today. If the WB rumors indeed happen soon, would those of you that support both formats stop buying HD DVD's, even from Paramount/Dreamworks/Universal?
Would you have enough faith that WB's move would turn the tides of HD DVD exclusive studios in time that you would wait it out until those films came to Blu?

Corrupteddragon · 12-11-2007, 08:12 PM

I like movies, so ill buy on whatever format they publish. Right now the only movies I buy on HD DVD are exclusives. Everything that is on both, I buy for BD.

juanleche · 12-11-2007, 08:13 PM

... cause if you don't *shakes fist Blu-Ray exclusive Homer-style*

cartman781 · 12-11-2007, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corrupteddragon

I like movies, so ill buy on whatever format they publish. Right now the only movies I buy on HD DVD are exclusives. Everything that is on both, I buy for BD.

Same here

jclark67 · 12-11-2007, 08:15 PM

Well, I have already stopped buying HD DVDs for the most part. But if WB went blu exclusive, I would probably sell my player. Well, I guess that would really have to be after Universal went neutral because I have to watch Hot Fuzz and Serenity.

hc666 · 12-11-2007, 08:15 PM

same here... if its a movie i want i will still buy it... or rent on hd-dvd if not a needed purchase

Toony · 12-11-2007, 08:17 PM

I'm confused, if you're neutral and WB stops putting out HD DVD's, why would you stop buying Blu-ray's?

--edit-- nm I got ya now.

hc666 · 12-11-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Toony

I'm confused, if you're neutral and WB stops putting out HD DVD's, why would you stop buying Blu-ray's?

no no no lol

i would buy the BR's... if it was universal... i would buy their version if no BR available

Blubaru · 12-11-2007, 08:32 PM

I'll still buy the select few that are on HD-DVD. I'll sell the HD-DVD versions and buy the Blu-ray versions once then are rereleased on Blu-ray.

jermwhl · 12-11-2007, 08:41 PM

I'm not a neutral supporter, but I have to ask....why would you stop buying HD-DVD's if WB turns exclusive, unless the only reason you bought HD-DVD in the first place was for WB titles?
You would still have Paramount/Universal titles to choose from on the "other" format.
Not trying to start a rant here, but most people that support both formats aren't in it for the BD vs. HDDVD, they just want the titles they like regardless of the color of the box. If there are still titles they enjoy, they are going to still buy red too.

Just my .02

jclark67 · 12-11-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

I'm not a neutral supporter, but I have to ask....why would you stop buying HD-DVD's if WB turns exclusive, unless the only reason you bought HD-DVD in the first place was for WB titles?
You would still have Paramount/Universal titles to choose from on the "other" format.
Not trying to start a rant here, but most people that support both formats aren't in it for the BD vs. HDDVD, they just want the titles they like regardless of the color of the box. If there are still titles they enjoy, they are going to still buy red too.

Just my .02

I originally just wanted as many titles that I could get. That is why I went neutral. But, it seems that the format war is very bad for mass adoption of HDM. So, WB going exclusive would be a lot closer to a one format solution which I am definitely in favor of.

MacDaddyOJack · 12-11-2007, 08:52 PM

I think the reason that this question was asked is because if WB goes blu exclusive, then any more money spent on HD-DVD is almost guaranteed to be a waste. The OP is merely trying to see if the current neutral people out there will continue to put money in HD-DVD if WB does go blu exclusive.

Spider1981 · 12-11-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

I think the reason that this question was asked is because if WB goes blu exclusive, then any more money spent on HD-DVD is almost guaranteed to be a waste. The OP is merely trying to see if the current neutral people out there will continue to put money in HD-DVD if WB does go blu exclusive.

Exactly.
I was just curious if anyone would continue buying titles form HD DVD exclusive studios after the WB deal went down. Many have said that it would have the potential to swing the Universal/Paramount holdouts into the Blu arena.

Jokerboy649 · 12-11-2007, 09:05 PM

Yea cause Universal and Paramount would still be HD.

milou6 · 12-11-2007, 09:07 PM

No one wants to be stuck with discs on a dead format -- sure, one player in your house will play it, but you can't count on playing it anywhere else. Unlike when DVDs came out, until there's one format you can't buy HDM discs now knowing for certain that eventually they will play everywhere (the bedroom, the mini-van, your friends' homes). The money's on blu and yet J6P is still staying away from both formats. So other than videophiles and disc collectors who like having odd formats with limited places to play them, fewer and fewer people will buy HD-DVD.

So I can't imagine buying HD-DVD now, much less once they start to plummet.

milou6 · 12-11-2007, 09:15 PM

Right now I am planning on buying the Samsung dual format player because it's the only player I know of that will do what I need (decode DTS-HDMA internally and send out via 7.1 analog). So I will have an HD-DVD player sitting in my rack and yet I STILL don't see a reason to buy HD-DVD... I see it as a dead format.

jsteinhauer · 12-11-2007, 09:44 PM

I don't like the term "neutral". I own and HDDVD player, because I want to watch new releases in high definition. But I admit that my BD player gets used at least 10 times more often then my HDDVD player, and I have never spent money on an HDDVD (I got 5 free with purchase of my player). I have purchased three BDs (POTC). I am mostly a renter. I only watch exceptional movies more than once. I continue to upgrade my HT hardware to keep up with BD specs, and I am IMPATIENTLY awaiting the arrival of a 2.0, DTSHD-MA bitstream player (I have no intention of upgrading my A20).

I'm not sure you Blu Bloods can really have a true appreciation of the superiority of the BD format, if you do not occasionally have the opportunity to experience HDDVD on your own equipment. There simply is no comparison in AQ or title selection.

By the way, most of the exclusive new releases on HDDVD have sucked. Even Transformers was a borderline quality movie. HDDVD is a disappointing format.

hc666 · 12-11-2007, 10:37 PM

Most ppl wouldn't buy HD DVDs if only 2 companies made them, but videophiles with both formats likely would.

Bullseye · 12-11-2007, 10:42 PM

Are neutral collectors not concerned about audio quality? Audio is a big reason i prefer BD and another reason i would not buy HD-DVD. Normally early adoptors are people who like to keep up to date with the latest tech and with regards to hi-def that includes not only picture but SOUND.

hc666 · 12-11-2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullseye

Are neutral collectors not concerned about audio quality? Audio is a big reason i prefer BD and another reason i would not buy HD-DVD. Normally early adoptors are people who like to keep up to date with the latest tech and with regards to hi-def that includes not only picture but SOUND.

Oh I am, love the audio. Just saying I would still buy the odd title if it was a MUST own on the other format. Otherwise I would have to wait and I hate waiting.

TrueHD isnt that bad :P

I give BR the audio advantage... no arguing there.

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12-11-2007, 08:11 PM	#1
Spider1981 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Jefferson City, MO. Posts: Eleventy Billion Blu-ray collection:138	Neutral Supporters: Would you Still Buy HD DVD if WB goes Blu? I was thinking about this today. If the WB rumors indeed happen soon, would those of you that support both formats stop buying HD DVD's, even from Paramount/Dreamworks/Universal? Would you have enough faith that WB's move would turn the tides of HD DVD exclusive studios in time that you would wait it out until those films came to Blu?

12-11-2007, 09:07 PM	#15
milou6 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ohio	No one wants to be stuck with discs on a dead format -- sure, one player in your house will play it, but you can't count on playing it anywhere else. Unlike when DVDs came out, until there's one format you can't buy HDM discs now knowing for certain that eventually they will play everywhere (the bedroom, the mini-van, your friends' homes). The money's on blu and yet J6P is still staying away from both formats. So other than videophiles and disc collectors who like having odd formats with limited places to play them, fewer and fewer people will buy HD-DVD. So I can't imagine buying HD-DVD now, much less once they start to plummet. Last edited by milou6; 12-11-2007 at 09:08 PM. Reason: comprehensibility

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12-11-2007, 08:12 PM	#2
Corrupteddragon Banned Member since:Nov 2007	I like movies, so ill buy on whatever format they publish. Right now the only movies I buy on HD DVD are exclusives. Everything that is on both, I buy for BD.

12-11-2007, 08:13 PM	#3
juanleche Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	... cause if you don't shakes fist Blu-Ray exclusive Homer-style

12-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#5
jclark67 Member Member since:Nov 2007	Well, I have already stopped buying HD DVDs for the most part. But if WB went blu exclusive, I would probably sell my player. Well, I guess that would really have to be after Universal went neutral because I have to watch Hot Fuzz and Serenity.

12-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#6
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	same here... if its a movie i want i will still buy it... or rent on hd-dvd if not a needed purchase

12-11-2007, 08:17 PM	#7
Toony Member Member since:Sep 2007	I'm confused, if you're neutral and WB stops putting out HD DVD's, why would you stop buying Blu-ray's? --edit-- nm I got ya now.

12-11-2007, 08:32 PM	#9
Blubaru Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Tonight! you!	I'll still buy the select few that are on HD-DVD. I'll sell the HD-DVD versions and buy the Blu-ray versions once then are rereleased on Blu-ray.

12-11-2007, 08:41 PM	#10
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	I'm not a neutral supporter, but I have to ask....why would you stop buying HD-DVD's if WB turns exclusive, unless the only reason you bought HD-DVD in the first place was for WB titles? You would still have Paramount/Universal titles to choose from on the "other" format. Not trying to start a rant here, but most people that support both formats aren't in it for the BD vs. HDDVD, they just want the titles they like regardless of the color of the box. If there are still titles they enjoy, they are going to still buy red too. Just my .02

12-11-2007, 08:52 PM	#12
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I think the reason that this question was asked is because if WB goes blu exclusive, then any more money spent on HD-DVD is almost guaranteed to be a waste. The OP is merely trying to see if the current neutral people out there will continue to put money in HD-DVD if WB does go blu exclusive.

12-11-2007, 09:05 PM	#14
Jokerboy649 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Detroit Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:8	Yea cause Universal and Paramount would still be HD.

12-11-2007, 09:15 PM	#16
milou6 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ohio	Right now I am planning on buying the Samsung dual format player because it's the only player I know of that will do what I need (decode DTS-HDMA internally and send out via 7.1 analog). So I will have an HD-DVD player sitting in my rack and yet I STILL don't see a reason to buy HD-DVD... I see it as a dead format.

12-11-2007, 09:44 PM	#17
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	I don't like the term "neutral". I own and HDDVD player, because I want to watch new releases in high definition. But I admit that my BD player gets used at least 10 times more often then my HDDVD player, and I have never spent money on an HDDVD (I got 5 free with purchase of my player). I have purchased three BDs (POTC). I am mostly a renter. I only watch exceptional movies more than once. I continue to upgrade my HT hardware to keep up with BD specs, and I am IMPATIENTLY awaiting the arrival of a 2.0, DTSHD-MA bitstream player (I have no intention of upgrading my A20). I'm not sure you Blu Bloods can really have a true appreciation of the superiority of the BD format, if you do not occasionally have the opportunity to experience HDDVD on your own equipment. There simply is no comparison in AQ or title selection. By the way, most of the exclusive new releases on HDDVD have sucked. Even Transformers was a borderline quality movie. HDDVD is a disappointing format.

12-11-2007, 10:37 PM	#18
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	Most ppl wouldn't buy HD DVDs if only 2 companies made them, but videophiles with both formats likely would.

12-11-2007, 10:42 PM	#19
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	Are neutral collectors not concerned about audio quality? Audio is a big reason i prefer BD and another reason i would not buy HD-DVD. Normally early adoptors are people who like to keep up to date with the latest tech and with regards to hi-def that includes not only picture but SOUND.

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