HD DVD people defecting, well duh! - Blu-ray Forum

Canada · 02-01-2008, 06:16 PM

I was at Wal Mart yesterday looking around and saw some person had a PS 3 Blu Ray remote in his hand. I asked him did you just get into the fomat war. He said no "I have an HD DVD Drive for my 360." He thinks HD DVD is still the supirior format, but he also said that unlike so many HD DVD people he is able to admit when his fomat has lost. Now if we could get Toshiba to relize the same thing we (Blu Ray people) would be much happier.

Cyorg · 02-01-2008, 06:19 PM

Smarter than most I suppose.

haushausman · 02-01-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyorg

Smarter than most I suppose.

He thinks it's the superior format.. I wouldn't use the word smart at all

Blu Titan · 02-01-2008, 06:22 PM

Most former HD DVD supporters are aware that HD DVD has lost. The transition from former HD DVD owner to new Blu-ray owner is ongoing. Only a small fraction of HD DVD owners a.k.a. red antz are still willing to deny the obvious...I am sure that they will come around too.

Living Near Shamu · 02-01-2008, 06:24 PM

Haven't you noticed the influx of new members? I with there was a table that showed how many peeps joined in January, how many in Dec, etc.

HDPerfection · 02-01-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

He thinks it's the superior format.. I wouldn't use the word smart at all

agreed....there are key things you can argue for on the side of HD DVD but to flat out say it's the superior format.....thats not going to work

pokerface · 02-01-2008, 06:32 PM

I agree. He can say its the superior format but its also all he has watched. When he gets the PS3 hooked up and some of the super PQ Blus going he will change his tune.

mdm1699 · 02-01-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada

I was at Wal Mart yesterday looking around and saw some person had a PS 3 Blu Ray remote in his hand. I asked him did you just get into the fomat war. He said no "I have an HD DVD Drive for my 360." He thinks HD DVD is still the supirior format, but he also said that unlike so many HD DVD people he is able to admit when his fomat has lost. Now if we could get Toshiba to relize the same thing we (Blu Ray people) would be much happier.

I am dual format. I used to get the Warner movies in blu format, along with the red exclusives. Since the Warner announcement, I have decided to stop buying the red exclusives. I was looking forward to American Gangster, Beowulf, and Elizabeth-Golden Age. I still want them but Uni/Para exclusive strategy seems destined for a change. My buddies that are red only concede that as well. Personally, I don't care about specs. I just want great looking picture and audio. There are some of us that just want movies and don't care much about the "war"(wierd that I feel the need to state that). I do miss the BOGOS though.

Cyorg · 02-01-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

He thinks it's the superior format.. I wouldn't use the word smart at all

Well, he's smart enough to realise it's over for HD DVD.

Apocollypse · 02-01-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPerfection

agreed....there are key things you can argue for on the side of HD DVD but to flat out say it's the superior format.....thats not going to work

superior is a word both sides have used and abused.

HD-DVD is a complete package yes.

For those of you that say one way or the other either don't have both formats ( i do ) or want to cheer you format and thats fine.

I don't want to argue about who is better or worse ( you'd lose the argument period.. )

And yes i'm have decided to to invest in blu since it strongly appears it will prevail.

miokti · 02-01-2008, 06:51 PM

HD-DVD the superior format to HD-DVD users because they haven't seen nor compared it to Blu

mdm1699 · 02-01-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by miokti

HD-DVD the superior format to HD-DVD users because they haven't seen nor compared it to Blu

There are good and bad transfers on both sides.

181 · 02-01-2008, 06:59 PM

it's not even just about the transfers. the technical specs of Blu-ray are almost two times better than hd dvd on a purely numbers basis.

JimPullan · 02-01-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 181

it's not even just about the transfers. the technical specs of Blu-ray are almost two times better than hd dvd on a purely numbers basis.

Absolutely True !!! The best post so far on this subject. It's too bad others don't see and understand this FACT. [Jim]

mdm1699 · 02-01-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 181

it's not even just about the transfers. the technical specs of Blu-ray are almost two times better than hd dvd on a purely numbers basis.

It is all about the transfers. I can understand it if you say the low bandwith that hd-dvd has leads to less than optimal results. However, HDM is all about tranfers. I do not replace my dvds with bad transfers(reviews) from either side.

RUR · 02-01-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

Haven't you noticed the influx of new members? I with there was a table that showed how many peeps joined in January, how many in Dec, etc.

Here you go:

FYI, August blip was Paramount news when we had a huge influx of members with.....questionable motives, shall we say.

radagast · 02-01-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Apocollypse

superior is a word both sides have used and abused.

HD-DVD is a complete package yes.

I don't want to argue about who is better or worse ( you'd lose the argument period.. )

That depends on which side you would be taking. As far as a Blu-ray fan losing an argument to you, you are wrong...period. There are plenty of people here who have shown both on this forum and others, that they can, and HAVE won debates on why Blu-ray is superior to hd-dvd.

Hd-dvd is a complete package? I guess that depends on what it is a package of? If you mean fininshed spec, then tell that to the hd-dvd folks who came up with TL-51.

w_tanoto · 02-01-2008, 08:18 PM

it's incredible to find a smart person like him. it's very rare. that must be the person who really loved movies. while red ants mostly cared about a format and not the movie

TheRealBob · 02-02-2008, 01:08 AM

If you were an HD DVD supporter and you have recently switched to Blu-ray, then welcome.

I don't care if you bought a bunch of HD DVD stuff, if you liked HD DVD better, if you thought HD DVD had a better package, if you thought HD DVD had a more complete spec, if you thought HD DVD had more consumer-friendly pricing, or if you still think any of those things today.

The important thing is that we unify behind a common high-def media format so we can grow this segment of the entertainment industry and all enjoy high-def movies for years to come.

If you are now a Blu-ray backer, then that's good enough for me. I don't need any kind of ridiculous purity test from you.

w_tanoto · 02-02-2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealBob

If you were an HD DVD supporter and you have recently switched to Blu-ray, then welcome.

I don't care if you bought a bunch of HD DVD stuff, if you liked HD DVD better, if you thought HD DVD had a better package, if you thought HD DVD had a more complete spec, if you thought HD DVD had more consumer-friendly pricing, or if you still think any of those things today.

The important thing is that we unify behind a common high-def media format so we can grow this segment of the entertainment industry and all enjoy high-def movies for years to come.

If you are now a Blu-ray backer, then that's good enough for me. I don't need any kind of ridiculous purity test from you.

+1. extending the olive branch to HD DVD supporter. I don't mind doing that. but certainly not to tosheepbaaa/micros***

02-01-2008, 06:16 PM	#1
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	HD DVD people defecting, well duh! I was at Wal Mart yesterday looking around and saw some person had a PS 3 Blu Ray remote in his hand. I asked him did you just get into the fomat war. He said no "I have an HD DVD Drive for my 360." He thinks HD DVD is still the supirior format, but he also said that unlike so many HD DVD people he is able to admit when his fomat has lost. Now if we could get Toshiba to relize the same thing we (Blu Ray people) would be much happier.

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Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	Smarter than most I suppose.

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02-01-2008, 06:24 PM	#5
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	Haven't you noticed the influx of new members? I with there was a table that showed how many peeps joined in January, how many in Dec, etc.

02-01-2008, 06:32 PM	#7
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	I agree. He can say its the superior format but its also all he has watched. When he gets the PS3 hooked up and some of the super PQ Blus going he will change his tune.

02-01-2008, 06:51 PM	#11
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	HD-DVD the superior format to HD-DVD users because they haven't seen nor compared it to Blu

02-01-2008, 06:59 PM	#13
181 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	it's not even just about the transfers. the technical specs of Blu-ray are almost two times better than hd dvd on a purely numbers basis.

02-01-2008, 08:18 PM	#18
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	it's incredible to find a smart person like him. it's very rare. that must be the person who really loved movies. while red ants mostly cared about a format and not the movie

02-02-2008, 01:08 AM	#19
TheRealBob Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	If you were an HD DVD supporter and you have recently switched to Blu-ray, then welcome. I don't care if you bought a bunch of HD DVD stuff, if you liked HD DVD better, if you thought HD DVD had a better package, if you thought HD DVD had a more complete spec, if you thought HD DVD had more consumer-friendly pricing, or if you still think any of those things today. The important thing is that we unify behind a common high-def media format so we can grow this segment of the entertainment industry and all enjoy high-def movies for years to come. If you are now a Blu-ray backer, then that's good enough for me. I don't need any kind of ridiculous purity test from you.

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