Blockbuster causes huge ripple effect on HD DVD... - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

stockstar1138 · 06-19-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

HD DVD has been "on the way out" since June 20, 2006.

ehhh, no offense to you really early adopters but its been on its way out since 11/17/07

Kai200X · 06-19-2007, 09:22 PM

I like the Matrix, but by release only for HD DVD format only I know I am not gonna get it unless they are willing to release them on Blu-ray. BTW, I was so happy when I read about the Blockbuster news yesterday.

Josh · 06-19-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by babyBlu

Suggestion: this thread should be merged with https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...169#post113169 . Both posted the same news.

Yup. Please move discussion there.

ra1024 · 06-19-2007, 09:22 PM

If PaidGeek's Target rumor pans out, it could really set the dominos falling.

The Don · 06-19-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ra1024

If PaidGeek's Target rumor pans out, it could really set the dominos falling.

which Target rumor would that be?

The Don · 06-19-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kai200X

I like the Matrix, but by release only for HD DVD format only I know I am not gonna get it unless they are willing to release them on Blu-ray. BTW, I was so happy when I read about the Blockbuster news yesterday.

yeah it will be another 6 months maybe until we see it..

desmond · 06-19-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

which Target rumor would that be?

sell bd players only

The Don · 06-19-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by desmond

sell bd players only

I was looking through the Insiders thread and I didn't see him say it...that's why I am wondering...

edit: Penton-Man hinted at it...

ra1024 · 06-19-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

which Target rumor would that be?

I can't find it here so it must have been on AVS. He said he heard a similar rumor about Target making an announcement that they were going BR exclusive.

The Don · 06-19-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ra1024

I can't find it here so it must have been on AVS. He said he heard a similar rumor about Target making an announcement that they were going BR exclusive.

niice...I hope it's true..

MrVorhees · 06-19-2007, 09:40 PM

of course, it only the beginning, most of the people trust these informations about "blockbuster goes blu" on the radio , tv , internet ect. for many of them its SURE now, blu-Ray will be the future HD format.

Fact is, it istn sure, but for many people it is, thx to this announcement.

ra1024 · 06-19-2007, 10:17 PM

It's funny reading AVM$ right now. It sounds like the intelligent ones have finally accepted the inevitable and the others are now clinging to the hope that they will stop making dvds and only release combo discs. Others want Toshiba to do all they can to get the Chinese to release their cheap players. Talk about a house of cards

DrinkMore · 06-19-2007, 10:37 PM

Word to the wise -

When a boat is sinking, get off.

RUR · 06-19-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

I was looking through the Insiders thread and I didn't see him say it...that's why I am wondering....

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Originally Posted by paidgeek

I have heard from a reliable source that Target will go BD hardware exclusive...

Posted yesterday: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...t#post10814547

ra1024 · 06-19-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RUR

Posted yesterday: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...t#post10814547

Thanks RUR, I couldn't remember where I read that.

desmond · 06-19-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ra1024

It's funny reading AVM$ right now. It sounds like the intelligent ones have finally accepted the inevitable and the others are now clinging to the hope that they will stop making dvds and only release combo discs. Others want Toshiba to do all they can to get the Chinese to release their cheap players. Talk about a house of cards

combo discs! in what 720p with dvd sound. capacity is only 15GB since other layer is dvd. this was toshiba's original plan that also was based on red lasers. i believe that what XBOXLive downloads are.

BLu-Balls · 06-19-2007, 10:56 PM

Give it a few days to settle in and let's see how the sales numbers are then. I don't see how this could have a huge impact in a single day of sales. Seeing as how this was officially anounced yesterday.

PS... Blu-ray rules!!

monkyman · 06-19-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

ehhh, no offense to you really early adopters but its been on its way out since 11/17/07

Hmm, so you can see into the future?

whippersnapper · 06-19-2007, 11:01 PM

Look folks, the HD-DVD proponents are not going to take this lying down. I've seen some of them comment that the format name itself should be changed from HD-DVD to minimize the confusion of J6P.

I modestly suggest the name EDSEL for the new name for their format. It's distinctive & probably not copy protected now.

ra1024 · 06-19-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmond

combo discs! in what 720p with dvd sound. capacity is only 15GB since other layer is dvd. this was toshiba's original plan that also was based on red lasers. i believe that what XBOXLive downloads are.

Sometime over the last few days I read someone's description of the combo disc layout and as I remember, there were 3 layers and 3 ways a disc could be pressed. I think one configuration was a 30G HD DVD side but the dvd side was then limited to 4G. I don't know how accurate this was but it sounds like they would have some flexibility in using combos.

The real issue with suddenly going all combo is that replicators would have to upgrade all their lines. The disc costs would either have to go up for consumers or profits would have to go down ( possibly become a loss ) for studios.

On top of that, you have the reliability issues. With so many defective discs being released, you open up that liability to everything you're releasing if you go combo only.

Those are just a few of the problems I can think of offhand. To think that's any sort of "Ace in the Hole" is just a fools hope at this point.

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06-19-2007, 09:22 PM	#22
Kai200X Member Member since:Jun 2007	I like the Matrix, but by release only for HD DVD format only I know I am not gonna get it unless they are willing to release them on Blu-ray. BTW, I was so happy when I read about the Blockbuster news yesterday.

06-19-2007, 09:22 PM	#24
ra1024 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	If PaidGeek's Target rumor pans out, it could really set the dominos falling.

06-19-2007, 09:40 PM	#31
MrVorhees Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Castle Grayskull 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews:2	of course, it only the beginning, most of the people trust these informations about "blockbuster goes blu" on the radio , tv , internet ect. for many of them its SURE now, blu-Ray will be the future HD format. Fact is, it istn sure, but for many people it is, thx to this announcement.

06-19-2007, 10:17 PM	#32
ra1024 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	It's funny reading AVM$ right now. It sounds like the intelligent ones have finally accepted the inevitable and the others are now clinging to the hope that they will stop making dvds and only release combo discs. Others want Toshiba to do all they can to get the Chinese to release their cheap players. Talk about a house of cards

06-19-2007, 10:37 PM	#33
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Word to the wise - When a boat is sinking, get off.

06-19-2007, 10:56 PM	#37
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Give it a few days to settle in and let's see how the sales numbers are then. I don't see how this could have a huge impact in a single day of sales. Seeing as how this was officially anounced yesterday. PS... Blu-ray rules!!

06-19-2007, 11:01 PM	#39
whippersnapper Special Member Member since:Jan 2007	Look folks, the HD-DVD proponents are not going to take this lying down. I've seen some of them comment that the format name itself should be changed from HD-DVD to minimize the confusion of J6P. I modestly suggest the name EDSEL for the new name for their format. It's distinctive & probably not copy protected now.

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