The LOL of the day... - Blu-ray Forum

RobertB · 10-04-2007, 03:03 PM

Hope this fits in the general discussion but feel free to put it in offtopic if it doesnt

Anyway, this is a small story from today at work.

Me and a buddy at work are discussing the PS3 (I have one and he is thinking about getting one) and I start arguing that you get a lot of value in the PS3, particulary the BD player integrated in the machine.

So this lady in the booth next to me (I work with insurance administration) gets interested. She starts blabbering on about her silly husband who always goes out and buys the damnedest most expensive stupid stuff. And now he had bought a big full HD Sony LCD flatscreen. But what the heck did they need that for?! They didnt have anything that could fully use that thing anyway. She sounded more and more pissed off.

So I said "Really? Well you know there are movie formats out there that would be perfect with that TV? HD-DVD and Blu-ray are both full HD formats".

And she goes "OH!? What is this Blu-ray? That sounds cute and weird". And I go on to explain that its just a gimmick thing related to it using blue laser technology. But the SECOND I mention that Sony is involved with Blu-ray she goes "OH!? Really? Sony sells Blu-ray players like that? I love Sony".

So the whole thing ends with her ordering a Sony BDP-S300 player

This thing really cracked me up

So +1 customer for BD on account of me

tiger roach · 10-04-2007, 03:05 PM

Heh. Brand loyalty sells a lot of hardware.

docjan_uk · 10-04-2007, 03:07 PM

Yeah, I've got a couple of people on the BD wagon, though they're yet to buy into it yet. Perhaps within a year.

cajmoyper · 10-04-2007, 03:28 PM

You told her about HD DVD? For shame, for shame.

RobertB · 10-04-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajmoyper

You told her about HD DVD? For shame, for shame.

I prefer to argue on a technical basis and dont feel any need of witholding information. I never got so far as to explain the differences pro's and con's of the formats because she caught on the word SONY

The Guardian · 10-04-2007, 03:35 PM

Better for her to hear about it from someone who knows what they're talking about than to hear FUD about it...

I wish LG would release a standalone BD-only player... I know lots of LG patriots...

Blu · 10-04-2007, 03:55 PM

Sony. What a powerful name!

tron3 · 10-04-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertB

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So the whole thing ends with her ordering a Sony BDP-S300 player

...

Better tell her about the 2.60 firmware update. You might even have to burn the dvd for her. If she starts playing new movies in that thing without the update, well, you don't want her UNhappy - now do you.

dgator783 · 10-04-2007, 04:06 PM

all hail Sony!

RobertB · 10-04-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

Better tell her about the 2.60 firmware update. You might even have to burn the dvd for her. If she starts playing new movies in that thing without the update, well, you don't want her UNhappy - now do you.

Ouch you make it sound like I put my balls in a vice

Well, if they need it, I'll do it.

Blu-Style · 10-04-2007, 06:47 PM

Really impressive what a single name can do...

SONY! "like.no.other"

(^_^)

10-04-2007, 03:03 PM	#1
RobertB Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Trondheim, Norway	The LOL of the day... Hope this fits in the general discussion but feel free to put it in offtopic if it doesnt Anyway, this is a small story from today at work. Me and a buddy at work are discussing the PS3 (I have one and he is thinking about getting one) and I start arguing that you get a lot of value in the PS3, particulary the BD player integrated in the machine. So this lady in the booth next to me (I work with insurance administration) gets interested. She starts blabbering on about her silly husband who always goes out and buys the damnedest most expensive stupid stuff. And now he had bought a big full HD Sony LCD flatscreen. But what the heck did they need that for?! They didnt have anything that could fully use that thing anyway. She sounded more and more pissed off. So I said "Really? Well you know there are movie formats out there that would be perfect with that TV? HD-DVD and Blu-ray are both full HD formats". And she goes "OH!? What is this Blu-ray? That sounds cute and weird". And I go on to explain that its just a gimmick thing related to it using blue laser technology. But the SECOND I mention that Sony is involved with Blu-ray she goes "OH!? Really? Sony sells Blu-ray players like that? I love Sony". So the whole thing ends with her ordering a Sony BDP-S300 player This thing really cracked me up So +1 customer for BD on account of me

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10-04-2007, 03:05 PM	#2
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Heh. Brand loyalty sells a lot of hardware.

10-04-2007, 03:07 PM	#3
docjan_uk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	Yeah, I've got a couple of people on the BD wagon, though they're yet to buy into it yet. Perhaps within a year.

10-04-2007, 03:28 PM	#4
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	You told her about HD DVD? For shame, for shame.

10-04-2007, 03:35 PM	#6
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	Better for her to hear about it from someone who knows what they're talking about than to hear FUD about it... I wish LG would release a standalone BD-only player... I know lots of LG patriots...

10-04-2007, 03:55 PM	#7
Blu Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:South Jersey Blu-ray collection:142	Sony. What a powerful name!

10-04-2007, 04:06 PM	#9
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	all hail Sony!

10-04-2007, 06:47 PM	#11
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	Really impressive what a single name can do... SONY! "like.no.other" (^_^)

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