What's the real reason for Blu-ray monster success in other countries? - Blu-ray Forum

WhoDat · 08-24-2007, 09:42 PM

Is it because they hate the american product Microsoft? I know Microsoft get's no love in Japan..........

LuI3 · 08-24-2007, 10:15 PM

Well in Australia Hd-dvd is nonexistent, one of our biggest retailers for entertainment which is Jb hi-fi only supports blu-ray. We also have other business' like target, Big-w, myers, and ezy-dvd which seems to be the only store that sells hd-dvd titles (they also stock blu-ray's).

I've yet to see any hd-dvd players being sold.

Yesterday also i noticed that the blu-ray range of movies are growing, which is great news for me and other blu-ray supporters.

I guess you can say Australians are Tru-Blu

moweeis · 08-24-2007, 10:53 PM

Toshiba don't promote HD-DVD in Denmark. All promoting is done by the shops themselves. Same goes for Blu-ray. only promotion is a blu-ray/hd-dvd logo on posters. I would say PS3 is the reason.

WickyWoo · 08-24-2007, 11:10 PM

Because Toshiba had limited time/money and support, and concentrated all their promotion here, in the most important market

kaliraver · 08-24-2007, 11:48 PM

Worldwide sales will heavily favor Blu-Ray now and increase later in the future and will push HD-DVD to Divx status.

HD-Greek · 08-24-2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moweeis

Toshiba don't promote HD-DVD in Denmark. All promoting is done by the shops themselves. Same goes for Blu-ray. only promotion is a blu-ray/hd-dvd logo on posters. I would say PS3 is the reason.

The same goes for Greece too, however Sony Pictures provide us with every new title that launches in other bigger european markets...........it's hard to find hd-dvd supporters in Greece........

thanks blu-ray.....

bluflu · 08-25-2007, 12:42 AM

Come back in 3 years for the answer to your question.

Rumar 4U · 08-25-2007, 04:16 AM

Even if Blu dont win in US, all other countries will force them to go Blu, so its a win win situation favoring our beloved

Rumar 4U · 08-25-2007, 04:34 AM

Also... i was thought never talk bad things about others or your competitors and besides Toshiba builts great quality products worldwide lets be real and honest its just theres so many others that makes them better and have a much better format that its just very difficult for them to surpass them all and at the end they'll be making Blu ray players as well and we gotta support their products

Digital Filmmaker · 08-25-2007, 05:06 AM

Did you just say that all in one breath?

pro-bassoonist · 08-25-2007, 05:22 AM

Education. I have first hand experience with the German and French markets and those who are seriously interested in the Hi-Def trend clearly know what are the pros and cons of the two rivals. Especially in Germany fans are very, very well informed!!

Ciao,
Pro-B

dialog_gvf · 08-25-2007, 05:34 AM

More folks, more. This is music to my ears.

I just got Infernal Affairs from Hong Kong, and Bruce Almighty (BVHE) from the UK. Importing is cool.

Gary

08-24-2007, 09:42 PM	#1
WhoDat Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	What's the real reason for Blu-ray monster success in other countries? Is it because they hate the american product Microsoft? I know Microsoft get's no love in Japan..........

08-25-2007, 12:42 AM	#7
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	They value quality Come back in 3 years for the answer to your question.

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08-24-2007, 10:15 PM	#2
LuI3 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007	Well in Australia Hd-dvd is nonexistent, one of our biggest retailers for entertainment which is Jb hi-fi only supports blu-ray. We also have other business' like target, Big-w, myers, and ezy-dvd which seems to be the only store that sells hd-dvd titles (they also stock blu-ray's). I've yet to see any hd-dvd players being sold. Yesterday also i noticed that the blu-ray range of movies are growing, which is great news for me and other blu-ray supporters. I guess you can say Australians are Tru-Blu

08-24-2007, 10:53 PM	#3
moweeis Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	Toshiba don't promote HD-DVD in Denmark. All promoting is done by the shops themselves. Same goes for Blu-ray. only promotion is a blu-ray/hd-dvd logo on posters. I would say PS3 is the reason.

08-24-2007, 11:10 PM	#4
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Because Toshiba had limited time/money and support, and concentrated all their promotion here, in the most important market

08-24-2007, 11:48 PM	#5
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	Worldwide sales will heavily favor Blu-Ray now and increase later in the future and will push HD-DVD to Divx status.

08-25-2007, 04:16 AM	#8
Rumar 4U Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Even if Blu dont win in US, all other countries will force them to go Blu, so its a win win situation favoring our beloved

08-25-2007, 04:34 AM	#9
Rumar 4U Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Also... i was thought never talk bad things about others or your competitors and besides Toshiba builts great quality products worldwide lets be real and honest its just theres so many others that makes them better and have a much better format that its just very difficult for them to surpass them all and at the end they'll be making Blu ray players as well and we gotta support their products

08-25-2007, 05:06 AM	#10
Digital Filmmaker Active Member Member since:Mar 2006 4K collection:183 Blu-ray collection:1588 DVD collection:405	Did you just say that all in one breath?

08-25-2007, 05:22 AM	#11
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Education. I have first hand experience with the German and French markets and those who are seriously interested in the Hi-Def trend clearly know what are the pros and cons of the two rivals. Especially in Germany fans are very, very well informed!! Ciao, Pro-B

08-25-2007, 05:34 AM	#12
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	More folks, more. This is music to my ears. I just got Infernal Affairs from Hong Kong, and Bruce Almighty (BVHE) from the UK. Importing is cool. Gary

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