we said it was going to happen and it will

[joeorc]

Buy Matrix Trilogy box set, get free Toshiba HD DVD player
Well, sort of...
by Amy-Mae Elliott

4 September 2007 17:35 GMT - To mark the HD DVD launch of The Complete Matrix Trilogy, Warner Home Video and Toshiba have teamed up with HMV to host a special event at its flagship store on Oxford Street from 8am on Monday 10th September 2007.

The first 150 fans who buy The Complete Matrix Trilogy HD box-set will each receive a Toshiba HD-E1 HD DVD player completely free of charge.

Inside the store fans can see exclusive demonstrations, have a sneak peak at the jaw-dropping film in HD format, see themselves immortalised in a picture with the cast via a green screen and meet some "very special" guests.

In addition, expect to see dazzling visual displays, fans kitted out in The Matrix attire and Agent Smith style security to mark the HD DVD release.

As well as the HD DVD player giveaway - the first 400 people who buy the box-set will also walk away with a memorabilia goodie bag.

As fans will know, the Complete Matrix Trilogy HD DVD three disc box-set includes The Matrix, along with its visually amazing second and third instalments, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/ne...aunching.phtml

buy a movie get a free player....

[aygie]

I was gonna mention that the Matrix was coming out over here.

Nothing to worry about though, play has 13 HD-DVD new release to 45 Blu-Rays. Nice.

[blubyyou]

Not a bad deal if you can get it kinda reminds me of the free HDTV that Sony gave away at some locations in the UK when you bought a PS3. That would have gotten me to drop some serious money on a PS3.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6482789.stm

[Thundercrash07]

Do these players suck so bad that they have to give them away for free?

[MrBogey]

Originally Posted by blubyyou

Not a bad deal if you can get it kinda reminds me of the free HDTV that Sony gave away at some locations in the UK when you bought a PS3. That would have gotten me to drop some serious money on a PS3.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6482789.stm

The difference is, this is an incentive to be there and buy it. The Sony thing was at one location on launch night and was announced after everyone got there.

[supersix4]

whats going to happen ? 150 people get a free hdud player lol.... anyway unless this was happening everywhere I could care less....

[blubyyou]

Originally Posted by TheDooD

atleast some are logical here. thats good to see. we all enjoy blu ray but the lame pot shots are getting old.

I agree it is like people want to comment on all teh little things one format is doing but turn a blind eye to what the other has done as with the link and quote to the free 2500 british pound Sony HDTV which is a far cry from a 400 dollar HD DVD player as far as I am concerned. It seems what is good marketing for one side is downright idiotic for the other or that is how people seem to want to portray it anyhow.

[joeorc]

Originally Posted by Thundercrash07

Do these players suck so bad that they have to give them away for free?

the players do not suck its just that they are trying to get their format to be adopted. now THE HD DVD promotional group is just trying anything they can do to offset the problem of the ammount of player's on the market. HD DVD only has TOSHIBA players right now . while THE BDA has alot more. they are trying to increase their player install base . the problem is its not going to matter HD DVD is still getting Absorbed. nothing is going to prevent that.
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Do not get me wrong they have to try something but the CE hardware production companies of HARDWARE has already made their choice and that is BLU-RAY.


Once the price drops to the level of HD DVD which will be sooner than the HD DVD backers think it will be too late which. already it is. because look at the New blu-ray players being released Daewoo

..Daewoo, and Funai..for a format that has been touted by the HD DVD zealots as to being so much more expensive TO produce there seems to be LOW cost OPTICAL DISC drive and PLAYER's that are lower priced.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by joeorc

the problem is its not going to matter HD DVD is still getting Absorbed. nothing is going to prevent that.
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Resistance is futile.

[MrBogey]

Originally Posted by blubyyou

I agree it is like people want to comment on all teh little things one format is doing but turn a blind eye to what the other has done as with the link and quote to the free 2500 british pound Sony HDTV which is a far cry from a 400 dollar HD DVD player as far as I am concerned. It seems what is good marketing for one side is downright idiotic for the other or that is how people seem to want to portray it anyhow.

No one lined up that night to get a free TV. Apples and Oranges.

[gandley]

most likly any HD-DVDer would of already imported the matrix, so being region free once again bites HD-DVD in the ass. Hence they have to give a free player for new customers.

I dont think it will sell that well, givin how cheap you can import the discs now

[Bullseye]

I have to say i am suprised WB is getting involved in this blatent support of one format whey they are supposed to be neutral.

[CAB]

Or they are doing it to clear their shelves of all the discs that haven't sold. Their other hope was to count on a 2:1, Disc:Player attach rate.

[joeorc]

Originally Posted by CAB

Or they are doing it to clear their shelves of all the discs that haven't sold. Their other hope was to count on a 2:1, Disc:Player attach rate.

exactly HD DVD matrix box set has not realy flown off the shelf. thats the point. its all about how the companies support the format. the fact that the CE companies support BLU-RAY is a clear sign that Blu-Ray will be the format and HD DVD will get Absorbed. one was going to get Absorbed into the other.

A great example of this is DVD+/- Both are Absorbed into A single format now the same will happen with HD DVD and Blu-ray. the big indication is both are blue laser OPTICAL DRIVES..there is just a few thing's that make each format unique but the problem is not enough for the formats to branch off without one not Absorbing the other. HD DVD will be Absorbed into the better OPTICAL format

all blu-ray has to do is let the DIGESTIVE JUICES TAKE OVER AFTER ITS ABSORBED THE HD DVD format. take some TUMS for the HEART BURN and maybe some pepto incase of a little tummy ache..and get on with itself AS A FORMAT.

[WickyWoo]

I have to say i am suprised WB is getting involved in this blatent support of one format whey they are supposed to be neutral.

Well, as we all know money talks. You did know that they got paid off to release Matrix the same day as Pirates right?

[Bullseye]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Well, as we all know money talks. You did know that they got paid off to release Matrix the same day as Pirates right?

Jez. And i was hoping we get the Matrix on BR. I just wish we got equal treatment.

[blubyyou]

Originally Posted by TheDooD

no such thing as bad publicity right? little things each side does adds up over time, and in the current HDM market, perception is everything. everyone is quick to bash this promotion but its going to serve its purpose. you guys can look at it as an act of desperation, but its not going to change the overall picture. HD DVD is now playing with the BDA's tactics, it is obvious what they are trying to achieve.

some of you are making a joke out of this, but i believe you are seriously underestimating what things like this can do. as a Blu Ray owner, and standalone owner at that, im not too keen in hearing all this news favoring HD DVD at the moment. IFA wasnt comforting at all to me and i feel that the momentum has shifted and im eagerly awaiting some major moves from the BDA but damn, even the chairman seems unsure about this.

i mean, WTF is going on with the BDA?

I couldn't agree more and the HD DVD camp is now using the same tactics that the BDA had used succesfully for a number of months but now it is going against the BRD side so it is desparation when it was the other way it was a stroke of genius. Some people are blinded by loyalty IMHO.

[gand41f]

Originally Posted by Bullseye

I have to say i am suprised WB is getting involved in this blatent support of one format whey they are supposed to be neutral.

Well, if you are movie studio, what would you say?

Tosh: Hey Warnie, I'd give out 150 free players if people pay to buy your movies, what do you say to that?
WB: Hell yeah!!!

They are giving out free players, not movies. Warner will be crazy to turn it down.

enjoy
gandalf

[scott87]

the matrix will proberly sell 150 copies all in all over here and we will know why lol

[joeorc]

Originally Posted by blubyyou

I couldn't agree more and the HD DVD camp is now using the same tactics that the BDA had used succesfully for a number of months but now it is going against the BRD side so it is desparation when it was the other way it was a stroke of genius. Some people are blinded by loyalty IMHO.

HAS IT REALY..or is that just the FUD sounding from the people that want you to think SO..look at this from a CE production stand point. where is all the CE production companies for HD DVD...aside from TOSHIBA. , NOT A REBADGE of a Toshiba PLAYER AN ACTUAL PRODUCTION COMPANY THAT MAKES THEIR OWN drives and players..the fact that Blu-Ray is supported by more CE production companies by i might add a wide berth tell a very big point in all of this..without the CE companies backing your format your FORMAT is going:

A) to fail which is very unlikely due to it also being a DVD format also
b) get more support which the Way HD DVD has been price the CE companies
cannot compete at that PRICE. at least for the time being.
c) your format gets to be Absorbed into the winning format.

the fact that BLU-RAY just gained (2 more companies) that make optical drive's and player HARDWARE. is QUITE telling also. what was the recent HARDWARE COMPANY BESIDES Toshiba THAT IS MAKEING HD DVD hardware.
what happens when all the CE companies make BLU-RAY DRIVES WITH Blu-Ray interactive features but only HD DVD playback.

If the players with only HD DVD play back out number IHD interactivity PLAYBACK support . instead opting for BD-J but only HD DVD playback THAT WOULD TELL THE CONSUMER YES YOU CAN BUY HD DVD but the picture will be great looking on this Blu-Ray player. no need for HD DVD when a blu-ray player can play your HD DVD disc's. forced Absorbtion. with or without HD DVD promotional groups help.

COMBO player's help Blu-Ray not the other way around If the INTERACTIVE FEATURES ARE JAVA instead of IHD. which LG has already done this BenQ has already. Acer is soon to follow.THE TREND OF THE CE hardware companies will be forced Absorbtion.