Oh noes teh sky is falling!

[iceperson]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

Well maybe Sony or one of it's many partners can make a watered-down piece of crap and sell it for the same price. Afterall, that's all the A2 is.

I'd love for Sony or one of it's many partners to offer me a low cost player that I can hook up to the 32" hdtv in my bedroom.

[glenn22]

why does everyone get their panties in a bunch whenever HD-DVD players are on sale? Most people getting into high def aren't going to get the bargain basement deal and those that do get this cheap POS aren't going to be huge movie buyers either....

[sj001]

I really think to cut down on all this FUD that posters under 20, or maybe even 100 posts cannot start new threads. That way there isn't a "Walmart is selling $98 pieces o' garbage, Blu-ray is dead" threads every time I refresh the site.

[sj001]

Originally Posted by TauRus

Mods, how many more threads about this do we need. Pay attention, they are always opened by some new forum members, possibly AVS agents

+1

[owa]

Yeah, looks like we'll get a heavy dose of these threads for the next several days, not to mention, every thread will be steered in that direction. It'll die down eventually though.

[thrlride]

Originally Posted by owa

Yeah, looks like we'll get a heavy dose of these threads for the next several days not to mention, every thread will be steered in that direction. It'll die down eventually though.

True, just like all of the kmart/gas station.... posts.

[jw]

Originally Posted by scook

It's just sad that some people that have no clue That Blu is dominating the Hi Def world will be buying a HORRIBLE player that only supports 1080i and will prob break soon then not having any movies to buy because every studio will soon be Blu ray exclusive. A Shame, Toshiba your a disgrace, and just pitiful.

Maybe they are dumping their inventory because they know what lies ahead in Q1 of 2008. Not a bad business move but sucks for consumers

[bdrex28]

Originally Posted by iceperson

I'd love for Sony or one of it's many partners to offer me a low cost player that I can hook up to the 32" hdtv in my bedroom.

Hell, on a 32" just put in a normal DVD.

[owa]

Originally Posted by thrlride

True, just like all of the kmart/gas station.... posts.

Yeah, that quickly got out of hand also.

[iceperson]

Originally Posted by TauRus

Mods, how many more threads about this do we need. Pay attention, they are always opened by some new forum members, possibly AVS agents

Feel free to search AVS for my posts (same username), I've been beating down HD-DVD fanboys over there for months. That doesn't change the fact that Blu-ray needs a low-cost player that people can pickup for second and third units for rooms that might not have reference level equipment. For instance, I have a cheap 32" hd lcd in my bedroom that I'd love to be able to watch my blu-ray titles on, but for $400 it's not worth it.

[Blu-Ray Buckeye]

Originally Posted by thrlride

HD Spec starts at 720p. Last time I checked 1080i was HD.

Last I checked anyone buying a player that only outputs up to 1080i was an idiot.

[iceperson]

Originally Posted by bdrex28

Hell, on a 32" just put in a normal DVD.

So what you're saying is I should buy 2 copies (1 bd and 1 dvd) of every movie if I want to watch something in my bedroom or my den?

[thrlride]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

Last I checked anyone buying a player that only outputs up to 1080i was an idiot.

LOL, sucks to be the majority of HDTV owners that can't display 1080p anyway.

[reellis]

Originally Posted by mj23007

Simply put hd a2 is 199, and this week at walmart 98. Blu ray cant even compete with that pricing. Also, the movies need to come down in pricing to 19.99 at least! Oh and where is my dts hd support for the ps3!

Sounds like someone needs to wait a few years to invest in NEW, STATE OF THE ART, HIGH DEFINITION, technology. The best of the best shouldn't be cheap. This is like me telling my bmw dealer that kia is having a sale for 99 dollars a month and there is no way they are going to survive unless they match that price. You do get what you pay for.

[Blu-Ray Buckeye]

Originally Posted by thrlride

LOL, sucks to be the majority of HDTV owners that can't display 1080p anyway.

I bet it does.

[scook]

Originally Posted by thrlride

HD Spec starts at 720p. Last time I checked 1080i was HD.

Just commenting on how this Player cannot reach the Hi Defs industry standard 1080P and that the HD Discs that are being purchased will not be used to their full advantage. Making this and inferior player.

A Pefect Slogan:

HD Dud - "Low Cost, Low Quality"

[Go Blu]

720 is considered EDTV (Enhanced Def)

HD starts with 1080i

[scook]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

Last I checked anyone buying a player that only outputs up to 1080i was an idiot.

HAHAHA Nice, I missed this.

[thrlride]

Originally Posted by reellis

Sounds like someone needs to wait a few years to invest in NEW, STATE OF THE ART, HIGH DEFINITION, technology. The best of the best shouldn't be cheap. This is like me telling my bmw dealer that kia is having a sale for 99 dollars a month and there is no way they are going to survive unless they match that price. You do get what you pay for.

Wait, you mean two different manufacturers can sell cars at drastically different prices and both can survive?

[thrlride]

Originally Posted by Go Blu

720 is considered EDTV (Enhanced Def)

HD starts with 1080i

480p is EDTV, 720p/1080i/1080p are HDTV.

Please read this: http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5137915-1.html