Is this the death of HD DVD? - Blu-ray Forum

almy · 10-16-2007, 11:41 PM

About Toshiba's 51gig disc - all reports so far indicate that there may be a very big compatibility problem with ALL HD players currently on the market (and in people's homes) being unable to play the 51gig discs - seems that player's lens needs to be replaced. On the other hand, Hitachi (I believe) is putting the finishing touches on a 100gig BluRay disc. This would only require a simple firmware upgrade to existing players. I wonder if all the Toshiba "repairs" will be free? Will Toshiba supply owners with a shipping carton, pay the freight both ways etc? I doubt it. If I were an HD Toshiba owner and then Paramount and Universal came out with "improved" HD discs that I couldn't play, I'd be pisssed as hell.

tron3 · 10-17-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almy

About Toshiba's 51gig disc - all reports so far indicate that there may be a very big compatibility problem with ALL HD players currently on the market (and in people's homes) being unable to play the 51gig discs - seems that player's lens needs to be replaced. On the other hand, Hitachi (I believe) is putting the finishing touches on a 100gig BluRay disc. This would only require a simple firmware upgrade to existing players. I wonder if all the Toshiba "repairs" will be free? Will Toshiba supply owners with a shipping carton, pay the freight both ways etc? I doubt it. If I were an HD Toshiba owner and then Paramount and Universal came out with "improved" HD discs that I couldn't play, I'd be pisssed as hell.

Toshiba already pissed away 150 million at Paramount. What is a couple more million to fix these things and remain kissy faced with Microsoft? They give no indication of dropping the gauntlet. As long as SOMEONE supports the format they will continue this onslaught.

scook · 10-17-2007, 02:11 PM

Na na na na, Na na na na, hey hey hey

-Cook

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
HD DVD is... Death Proof!	General Chat	Rhylliam	12	12-05-2008 04:06 AM
Rumor? DVD death in December 2009...	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	akadkins	74	06-10-2008 01:47 AM
HD - DVD Death Pool	General Chat	desmond	4	02-18-2008 03:03 PM
Official Thread: The Death of HD-DVD	General Chat	Toxa	2	02-17-2008 07:48 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-16-2007, 11:41 PM	#1
almy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	About Toshiba's 51gig disc - all reports so far indicate that there may be a very big compatibility problem with ALL HD players currently on the market (and in people's homes) being unable to play the 51gig discs - seems that player's lens needs to be replaced. On the other hand, Hitachi (I believe) is putting the finishing touches on a 100gig BluRay disc. This would only require a simple firmware upgrade to existing players. I wonder if all the Toshiba "repairs" will be free? Will Toshiba supply owners with a shipping carton, pay the freight both ways etc? I doubt it. If I were an HD Toshiba owner and then Paramount and Universal came out with "improved" HD discs that I couldn't play, I'd be pisssed as hell.

10-17-2007, 02:11 PM	#3
scook Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	Na na na na, Na na na na, hey hey hey -Cook

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals