Toshiba being investigated about HD DVD

[Sylin]

This thread title is misleading. Public law firms don't "investigate"--that's a very official word typically reserved for law enforcement and government. Law firms "inquire", which is pretty much all they CAN do.

But don't mistake this as being a bunch of sour grapes HD DVD owners trying to make a buck. As others have pointed out, this is a law firm trying to rile up the public in hopes of cashing in on Toshiba's dead format. It likely won't go anywhere, since Class Action's have to be approved the courts, and Toshiba will no doubt nip this in the bud before it goes pending.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

This thread title is misleading. Public law firms don't "investigate"--that's a very official word typically reserved for law enforcement and government. Law firms "inquire", which is pretty much all they CAN do.

But don't mistake this as being a bunch of sour grapes HD DVD owners trying to make a buck. As others have pointed out, this is a law firm trying to rile up the public in hopes of cashing in on Toshiba's dead format. It likely won't go anywhere, since Class Action's have to be approved the courts, and Toshiba will no doubt nip this in the bud before it goes pending.

I used the word "investigate" because that is what the article said. It doesn't say a lawsuit has been filed yet.

[WickyWoo]

Firms like this look for any opportunity to sue anyone.

Any court will find the plaintiffs, had they done any basic research would know the risk they were taking, and tell them to go suck a lemon, especially since the decks still work as advertised

[AlexCruz]

That is why nowadays you need to do extensive research before investing in anything. Why would you blow your money on something without even knowing what you're getting into? Most of us did our research, thus we didn't get screwed.

[DetroitSportsFan]

HD-DVD customers should have done their homework.

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

HD-DVD customers should have done their homework.

+1

I did mine, and I backed BD. It is not tosh's fault, but I also don't feel sorry for toshiba

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Firms like this look for any opportunity to sue anyone.

Any court will find the plaintiffs, had they done any basic research would know the risk they were taking, and tell them to go suck a lemon, especially since the decks still work as advertised

Amen. This happened with Circuit City's Divx players (anyone remember those?), but since they still played DVD's, it was no big deal and I don't think the CAL went anywhere.

The motto of American consumerism is "caveat emptor".

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

The motto of American consumerism is "caveat emptor".

Huh? More like caveat venditor.

The American consumer doesn't except personal responsibility for much.

What is amazing is, despite all the risk, the makers give the cheapest prices to the Americans, while the rest of the world gets screwed over.

Gary

[WickyWoo]

Amen. This happened with Circuit City's Divx players (anyone remember those?), but since they still played DVD's, it was no big deal and I don't think the CAL went anywhere.

Had they ever actually activated "Divx Gold", then there would have been a case, since they could not access their discs anymore (Gold permanently unlocked a disc)

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Had they ever actually activated "Divx Gold", then there would have been a case, since they could not access their discs anymore (Gold permanently unlocked a disc)

Ironic, isn't it? Had they offered what many wanted, they would have exposed themselves to a lawsuit.

(For those confused, the player would still have to dial-up to check, which would stop working when the service closed down).

Gary