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thrlride · 11-01-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by goodstuff

You're joking right? Please point any pro-BD or anti-HD-DVD points there.

Looks to be in blu-ray's favor to me:

"The fact is, Blu-ray's top argument is its penetration in the marketplace thanks to its inclusion in Sony's Playstation. The numbers on their face seem impressive: Home Media Magazine says Blu-ray sold 2.6 million discs between January and September, compared to 1.4 million HD-DVD disks during that time. Blu-ray revenue is beating HD-DVD revenue by better than 2 to 1."

Just because an article doesn't say what people want doesn't make it biased.

Beta-guy · 11-01-2007, 08:37 PM

Disney owns ABC if NBC (owned by Universal) tries a propaganda, ABC could make a rebuttal anyways point is I doubt NBC will do an unbiased report. I believe this will just give more ammunition to the HD-DVD fanboys and trolls.

k20king · 11-01-2007, 08:38 PM

Bias

CptGreedle · 11-01-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by patrick99

I hope this isn't a preview. Sounds pretty biased.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/21581845

Vote on this page! Just because.

patrick99 · 11-01-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by owa

Geez, yeah, I hope it's not that biased. On a different note, there is poll there and blu-ray is ahead. You also don't have to register to vote so I did my part.

I didn't see the poll. EVERYBODY VOTE!!!!!

krispydude · 11-01-2007, 08:40 PM

that article is pretty funny.

"I got an email this morning from a PR firm representing key HD-DVD companies pointing me to a recent NPD survey showing that an astonishing 60% of Playstation3 owners weren't even aware the console had a Blu-ray player in it!"

wouldn't this actually be a good thing for blu-ray if they already have a 2-1 advantage in software sales lead and once those 60% realize they have a blu-ray, just increase the lead even more??

"That same email points to how successful the movie "Transformers" has been on HD DVD, its exclusive platform release, selling a 100,000 copies its first day, 190,000 in its first week. "

lies!!!! lol, poor guy.

"And another rough issue for Sony, backing Blu-ray, which still has some key partners in Disney, 20th Century Fox and Lions Gate. HD-DVD enjoys Paramount, Dreamworks and Time Warner."

umm...Sony has Warner also. nice journalism.

goodstuff · 11-01-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thrlride

Looks to be in blu-ray's favor to me:

"The fact is, Blu-ray's top argument is its penetration in the marketplace thanks to its inclusion in Sony's Playstation. The numbers on their face seem impressive: Home Media Magazine says Blu-ray sold 2.6 million discs between January and September, compared to 1.4 million HD-DVD disks during that time. Blu-ray revenue is beating HD-DVD revenue by better than 2 to 1."

Just because an article doesn't say what people want doesn't make it biased.

Oh please, then his HD-DVD friend calls for the next sentence:

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I got an email this morning from a PR firm representing key HD-DVD companies pointing me to a recent NPD survey showing that an astonishing 60% of Playstation3 owners weren't even aware the console had a Blu-ray player in it!

atomik kinder · 11-01-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by patrick99

I hope this isn't a preview. Sounds pretty biased.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/21581845

Yet they continue the lie that Transformers sold 190,000 copies in three days!
Did you expect anything less from them. Also check out the poll. BD is ahead!

Rustmonsteru · 11-01-2007, 08:45 PM

That's an advertisement not an article, but not surprising considering where it's coming from...and so the battle for the mind goes on. If only Disney would resurrect Walt's head; he'd put things right

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owa · 11-01-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by thrlride

Looks to be in blu-ray's favor to me:

"The fact is, Blu-ray's top argument is its penetration in the marketplace thanks to its inclusion in Sony's Playstation. The numbers on their face seem impressive: Home Media Magazine says Blu-ray sold 2.6 million discs between January and September, compared to 1.4 million HD-DVD disks during that time. Blu-ray revenue is beating HD-DVD revenue by better than 2 to 1."

Just because an article doesn't say what people want doesn't make it biased.

Funny how you left off the last part of the paragraph which changes the context of what's he saying. Now why would you do that?

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But momentum is clearly swinging HD-DVD's way.

Imakida · 11-01-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by owa

Geez, yeah, I hope it's not that biased. On a different note, there is poll there and blu-ray is ahead. You also don't have to register to vote so I did my part.

I did my part! 1 vote for blu-ray!

And yeah, that article was really bias.. especially the part saying: But momentum is clearly swinging HD-DVD's way. And.. why is that so? Arguments? He must be talking about the fact that warner are commited to Hd-DVD..eehh oopps it blu-ray, isn't it!

jw · 11-01-2007, 08:50 PM

I noticed there was no mention of Universal being HDDVD exclusive? Could this massive price cut maybe (hopefully) be on the heels of a universal studios announcement.

Lets Hope!!

jw · 11-01-2007, 08:53 PM

Make sure everyone takes that poll on the page, they might use the results on the air, It couls boost public opinion to know that the public perfers blu-ray through the poll they conducted
http://www.cnbc.com/id/21581845

supersix4 · 11-01-2007, 08:55 PM

lol only news i've found to not be biased is pbs everyone else cnn, nbc, FOX(x100000), abc , cbs all arent reporting the news they are just talking about what the big wigs want them to talk about ... thats why dan rather got fired and thats why I stay away from those fake news shows

krispydude · 11-01-2007, 08:57 PM

looks like AVS got a hold of the article. HD DVD is flying up

AaronSCH · 11-01-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Corp

Off topic, NBC nightly news is the best HD news coverage I have that is free over-the-air programming in my area. The PQ is outstanding. I will definitely tune in for this coverage.

It is the most biased reporting on broadcst or cable. There is absolutely nothing but their own agenda presented. I despise all of NBC's news programming.

owa · 11-01-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by krispydude

looks like AVS got a hold of the article. HD DVD is flying up

Dang, I shouldn't have mentioned it. Oh well...

sydney · 11-01-2007, 08:59 PM

hd is ahead in the poll vote now and fast

thrlride · 11-01-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by krispydude

looks like AVS got a hold of the article. HD DVD is flying up

LOL, that's sad.

The Don · 11-01-2007, 09:00 PM

one thing they won't cover is the fact that BD has dominated the year with little advertising or promotion...

I'm just now starting to see commercials and all that....

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11-01-2007, 08:37 PM	#22
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	Disney owns ABC if NBC (owned by Universal) tries a propaganda, ABC could make a rebuttal anyways point is I doubt NBC will do an unbiased report. I believe this will just give more ammunition to the HD-DVD fanboys and trolls.

11-01-2007, 08:38 PM	#23
k20king Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	Bias

11-01-2007, 08:40 PM	#26
krispydude Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Phoenix, AZ	that article is pretty funny. "I got an email this morning from a PR firm representing key HD-DVD companies pointing me to a recent NPD survey showing that an astonishing 60% of Playstation3 owners weren't even aware the console had a Blu-ray player in it!" wouldn't this actually be a good thing for blu-ray if they already have a 2-1 advantage in software sales lead and once those 60% realize they have a blu-ray, just increase the lead even more?? "That same email points to how successful the movie "Transformers" has been on HD DVD, its exclusive platform release, selling a 100,000 copies its first day, 190,000 in its first week. " lies!!!! lol, poor guy. "And another rough issue for Sony, backing Blu-ray, which still has some key partners in Disney, 20th Century Fox and Lions Gate. HD-DVD enjoys Paramount, Dreamworks and Time Warner." umm...Sony has Warner also. nice journalism.

11-01-2007, 08:45 PM	#29
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	That's an advertisement not an article, but not surprising considering where it's coming from...and so the battle for the mind goes on. If only Disney would resurrect Walt's head; he'd put things right .

11-01-2007, 08:50 PM	#32
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I noticed there was no mention of Universal being HDDVD exclusive? Could this massive price cut maybe (hopefully) be on the heels of a universal studios announcement. Lets Hope!!

11-01-2007, 08:53 PM	#33
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Make sure everyone takes that poll on the page, they might use the results on the air, It couls boost public opinion to know that the public perfers blu-ray through the poll they conducted http://www.cnbc.com/id/21581845

11-01-2007, 08:55 PM	#34
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	lol only news i've found to not be biased is pbs everyone else cnn, nbc, FOX(x100000), abc , cbs all arent reporting the news they are just talking about what the big wigs want them to talk about ... thats why dan rather got fired and thats why I stay away from those fake news shows

11-01-2007, 08:57 PM	#35
krispydude Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Phoenix, AZ	looks like AVS got a hold of the article. HD DVD is flying up

11-01-2007, 08:59 PM	#38
sydney Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	hd is ahead in the poll vote now and fast

11-01-2007, 09:00 PM	#40
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	one thing they won't cover is the fact that BD has dominated the year with little advertising or promotion... I'm just now starting to see commercials and all that....

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