CNBC Confirms Toshiba Conceding Defeat - Blu-ray Forum

dmhpro · 02-17-2008, 03:06 AM

http://www.cnbc.com/id/23196949

Sweet. Sorry if this a repost, but God am i happy right now.

xtop · 02-17-2008, 03:08 AM

interesting quote i hadn't seen before...

Quote:

"Marketing was a weak point for Toshiba. We learned a lot from HD DVD. Strengthening marketing will continue to be an issue for us going forward," the source said.

Marcusarilius · 02-17-2008, 03:10 AM

Looks like somethings up.

Xerious · 02-17-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

interesting quote i hadn't seen before...

the quote rings true... the marketing on the site itself is a bit childish, and for the most part really doesn't show what hd dvd is. the name itself sucks. the marketing group set it to be just a slight upgrade to the dvd standard. they just sticky taped HD infront of DVD and threw in 6 more gigs to the platter and there it was. everything with hddud was of "marginal signifigance". next generation should always step it up a few more rungs than two.

sorry toshibia, better luck next time. every thing is a lot more "actionier" when it's "blurayier"... you failed, suck it up.

BigRick · 02-17-2008, 03:10 AM

i posted this on the other thread thats going on i didnt want people saying why start a new thread when you can just post there

http://www.reuters.com/article/busin...43184420080216

ezcobar411 · 02-17-2008, 03:13 AM

They sure spent a lot of money to learn how to market. They always could've asked Sony to show them how. Would've saved them a lot of money

turboedguy · 02-17-2008, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRick

i posted this on the other thread thats going on i didnt want people saying why start a new thread when you can just post there

http://www.reuters.com/article/busin...43184420080216

good man

bignickdawg · 02-17-2008, 03:35 AM

Viva la BLU

Marcusarilius · 02-17-2008, 03:37 AM

I'm going out to get that Celine Dejan BD concert!

BTBuck1 · 02-17-2008, 04:07 AM

Marketing wasn't the problem, 30gb's and miniscule bandwidth was.
Blu-ray just had a better product....PERIOD.

Blu Titan · 02-17-2008, 04:34 AM

Great to see this confirmation. Thanks!

Sylin · 02-17-2008, 05:47 AM

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"We have entered the final stage of planning to make our exit from the next generation DVD business," said the source, who asked not to be identified.

A couple of observations here:

1.) They've entered the "final stage" means they've been planning this exit for a bit now, probably since CES and the Warner announcement.

2.) It says they're making an "exit from the next generation DVD business." Does this mean Toshiba has NO PLANS to make a Blu-ray player?

Blu-Beard · 02-17-2008, 05:57 AM

Thanks for the info, that sounds very promising

bluskiff · 02-17-2008, 06:09 AM

I kinda feel sorry for Toshiba but then again they started this shit. I just hate seeing plants close and people loose hundreds of millions of dollars.

-diVe- · 02-17-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskiff

I kinda feel sorry for Toshiba but then again they started this shit. I just hate seeing plants close and people loose hundreds of millions of dollars.

No mercy.

HeavyHitter · 02-17-2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskiff

I kinda feel sorry for Toshiba but then again they started this shit. I just hate seeing plants close and people loose hundreds of millions of dollars.

The problem is Toshiba started this whole thing with MS's backing. HD DVD should have never launched. Period. I just hope someone at Toshiba is held accountable for their madness.

jw · 02-17-2008, 06:56 AM

"planning" Its not official yet, lets hope they do it soon

WickyWoo · 02-17-2008, 07:00 AM

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2.) It says they're making an "exit from the next generation DVD business." Does this mean Toshiba has NO PLANS to make a Blu-ray player?

This means they're shutting down the division

They'll come out with a combo player within 12 months guaranteed

Sylin · 02-17-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

This means they're shutting down the division

They'll come out with a combo player within 12 months guaranteed

I hope you're right, WW. As has been discussed elsewhere on this forum, they probably have a proof-of-concept locked up somewhere. It was sorta shocking to read they're shutting down an entire plant... jeez. But if they do end up making a BD and/or combo player, they'll probably kit it with a CEM.

1MovieLover · 02-17-2008, 07:57 AM

"A source at Toshiba confirmed an earlier report by public broadcaster NHK that it was getting ready to pull the plug. .............................. He added that an official announcement could come as early as next week."

That sum it all up.
Hey, where is the champagne?

Man, i'm going to miss them....not

02-17-2008, 03:06 AM	#1
dmhpro Member Member since:Mar 2007	CNBC Confirms Toshiba Conceding Defeat http://www.cnbc.com/id/23196949 Sweet. Sorry if this a repost, but God am i happy right now.

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02-17-2008, 03:10 AM	#3
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Looks like somethings up.

02-17-2008, 03:10 AM	#5
BigRick Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:ANAHEIM, CA Trading Score:3	i posted this on the other thread thats going on i didnt want people saying why start a new thread when you can just post there http://www.reuters.com/article/busin...43184420080216

02-17-2008, 03:13 AM	#6
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	They sure spent a lot of money to learn how to market. They always could've asked Sony to show them how. Would've saved them a lot of money

02-17-2008, 03:35 AM	#8
bignickdawg Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	Viva la BLU

02-17-2008, 03:37 AM	#9
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	I'm going out to get that Celine Dejan BD concert!

02-17-2008, 04:07 AM	#10
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	Marketing wasn't the problem, 30gb's and miniscule bandwidth was. Blu-ray just had a better product....PERIOD.

02-17-2008, 04:34 AM	#11
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Great to see this confirmation. Thanks!

02-17-2008, 05:57 AM	#13
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Thanks for the info, that sounds very promising

02-17-2008, 06:09 AM	#14
bluskiff Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 23	I kinda feel sorry for Toshiba but then again they started this shit. I just hate seeing plants close and people loose hundreds of millions of dollars.

02-17-2008, 06:56 AM	#17
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	"planning" Its not official yet, lets hope they do it soon

02-17-2008, 07:57 AM	#20
1MovieLover Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:SF, Bay Area	"A source at Toshiba confirmed an earlier report by public broadcaster NHK that it was getting ready to pull the plug. .............................. He added that an official announcement could come as early as next week." That sum it all up. Hey, where is the champagne? Man, i'm going to miss them....not

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