New challenge (HD VMD)?

[ouiwey]

Time to face the music, dear HD DVD fans. The red format is officially dead, and unless HD VMD makes an unprecedented run here in the next few weeks, we've all ideas that Blu-ray will take the throne in the high-definition disc war. That being said, we know there are hordes of folks out there now stuck with an HD DVD player -- not to mention the corresponding media -- that is quickly becoming a tainted collector's item. So, what are you to do? Move on and side with the Blu camp? Revolt and pick up a VUDU? We know it's a touchy subject, so feel free to let loose in comments below.



http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/16...s-going-to-do/

[cartman781]

I sold my HD DVD Player and movies a month ago, at cost and have not looked back.

[Iceman713713]

I heard of this HD VMD, is it going to happen?

[NutsAboutPS3]

Blu-ray is effectively the only high def format going forwards. Other formats are not worth discussing.

[Iceman713713]

Originally Posted by NutsAboutPS3

Blu-ray is effectively the only high def format going forwards. Other formats are not worth discussing.

Agreed +1

[ezcobar411]

is there any support for this format? Besides, the way that industry is moving and the current market penetration of BLU makes it seem unlikely that a completely new format could really make an impact at this time. Retailers and studios don't want another war. VMD won't be a challenge. I'll be shocked if it even reaches market

[docjan_uk]

I'm not entirely sure what the makers of HD VMD are aiming for, I guess a small business venture of some sort.
I doubt that even the most deluded or enthusiastic backer actually thinks it's a serious attempt at a standard.

[cartman781]

Originally Posted by Iceman713713

I heard of this HD VMD, is it going to happen?

Chances are slim and none, and Slim just rode off on his horse.

Seriously, after this format war, retailers will not let another one happen so soon.

[dobyblue]

No HD DVD/HD VMD discussions.

[ezcobar411]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

No HD DVD/HD VMD discussions.

indeed, let's talk about our upcoming movies and hardware. Victory is ours, no talk of losers here please

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Iceman713713

I heard of this HD VMD, is it going to happen?

It has already arrived. Look for NME (ironically En Em Eee)

It's red laser, DVD form factor with a multi-layer extension that will probably never become feasible to manufacture commercially.

It was dead before it launched.

If Toshiba and Microsoft and $129 players can't win it for HD DVD, how would a system far inferior to HD DVD, with no major CE support, and little software support, have any chance?

Gary

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Iceman713713

I heard of this HD VMD, is it going to happen?

Will someone PLEASE close this thread? HD-VMD has been discussed to death. Doing a search on this forum should help you find all you need to know on why this format is going nowhere.

[john_1958]

Originally Posted by Iceman713713

I heard of this HD VMD, is it going to happen?

http://www.nmeinc.com/ML622S.htm specs
I would try it depending on movie titles but for now i'll stay with b) ray

what blu-ray should do is introduce recorder in america

[Sonny]

I shot mine to hell, then I got a free A2 & this time im getting it on 'film' !!! That was my only regret the first time around

[JTK]

Originally Posted by ouiwey

Time to face the music, dear HD DVD fans. The red format is officially dead, and unless HD VMD makes an unprecedented run here in the next few weeks, we've all ideas that Blu-ray will take the throne in the high-definition disc war. That being said, we know there are hordes of folks out there now stuck with an HD DVD player -- not to mention the corresponding media -- that is quickly becoming a tainted collector's item. So, what are you to do? Move on and side with the Blu camp? Revolt and pick up a VUDU? We know it's a touchy subject, so feel free to let loose in comments below.



http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/16...s-going-to-do/

This won't be a threat or serious rival to Blu-Ray.

[Barnum]

I have both formats and will keep the player and the movies. I understood going in that one would lose in the end. My entertaiment center still has a laser disk player in it so the HD player will not be the only dead format in there. Everyone makes it sound like it is the end of the world. I bet tomorrow will be just like yesterday, meaning the sun will come up and all will be good. Now that there is only one I would like to see an increase in releases as well as prices dropping. To me $30 for a new movie is a joke. I do not want to hear that it is cheap when compared to going to the movies to see it that is crap and a copout. You can find DVDs for under $10 there is no excus for not doing the same with the HD formats. If Hollywood was really concerned about piracy like they say there are they will drop prices quickly to get rid of DVD quickly.

Any way like I said the HD player will be next to the laser disk player and they can talk about old times together. And before you get nasty I have over 75 blu movies.

[7eVEn]

Originally Posted by ouiwey

Time to face the music, dear HD DVD fans. The red format is officially dead, and unless HD VMD makes an unprecedented run here in the next few weeks, we've all ideas that Blu-ray will take the throne in the high-definition disc war. That being said, we know there are hordes of folks out there now stuck with an HD DVD player -- not to mention the corresponding media -- that is quickly becoming a tainted collector's item. So, what are you to do? Move on and side with the Blu camp? Revolt and pick up a VUDU? We know it's a touchy subject, so feel free to let loose in comments below.



http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/16...s-going-to-do/

Res sum HD VMD?