HD-DVD winning the War in Africa - Blu-ray Forum

Coltboy · 12-05-2007, 12:03 PM

I was at my local electronics store last night and engaged in a discussion with the sales clerk about HD and BD, i stated that i was a BD fan, well he got a little silent, i was telling him that BD was winning in just about every market by generally a 2-1 margin. Well, he shot back "well HD-DVD is winning in Africa." he also said some un-PC reasons why the are winning. he said that HD has more advertising down there. I thought this was halarious and walked out of the store. FYI i asked him about the war at the store, he said it was about 50/50

Go Blu · 12-05-2007, 12:09 PM

AFRICA?......HAHAHHAHAHAHH

I better go sell my whole Blu-ray collection now while I still can.

JackStraw · 12-05-2007, 12:10 PM

I'm more interested in the unPC things that were said as to why HD DVD was winning Africa myself.

buckshot · 12-05-2007, 12:15 PM

wow. that 50/50 statement is probably wishful thinking.

and africa is hd dvd's

oh my sweet jebus. next they'll be winning antarctica. god help us if they win in the canary islands.

SDG · 12-05-2007, 12:18 PM

Dang, hd dvd got to the Ethiopian's first.

JackStraw · 12-05-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

wow. that 50/50 statement is probably wishful thinking.

and africa is hd dvd's

oh my sweet jebus. next they'll be winning antarctica. god help us if they win in the canary islands.

I heard neither format is doing anything in Switzerland....

Coltboy · 12-05-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JackStraw

I'm more interested in the unPC things that were said as to why HD DVD was winning Africa myself.

he said that people couldn't afford BD and could barely afford HD-DVD that is why they are winning sorry if that offends anyone but that is what he said.

bykes · 12-05-2007, 12:23 PM

Didn't realize they even had TVs in Africa. huh.

ehorrell · 12-05-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JackStraw

I heard neither format is doing anything in Switzerland....

Having just been there, I can confirm that Blu has a better presence in Switzerland.

Looks like Africa is it.

JackStraw · 12-05-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ehorrell

Having just been there, I can confirm that Blu has a better presence in Switzerland.

You mean they actually took a stance on something???

kiko · 12-05-2007, 12:29 PM

Well I'm sure he can't even prove his facts ! His statement about "poor" people is stupid, when you know that maybe only the "rich" countrys in Africa, like South Africa, can afford it, and that they aren't "THAT" poor people !

And anyway, if it's true, I think HD-DVD may be leading by 1.1/1... It's still leading ! But he never told any margin :P

HDJK · 12-05-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JackStraw

I heard neither format is doing anything in Switzerland....

Maybe that's because I import most of my BDs from the US

But seriously, Switzerland is doing fine now. First there was a definitive slant towards HD DVD, but that's changed with most retailers showing good support for blu-ray and even the German press is (slowly) catching on.

HDJK · 12-05-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JackStraw

You mean they actually took a stance on something???

Not everybody here endorses the 'I'm neutral' mantra so many politicians like to hide behind. There was a time when neutrality meant something (as in human rights and social thinking), but nowadays it's just another phrase...

JackStraw · 12-05-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HDJK

Not everybody here endorses the 'I'm neutral' mantra so many politicians like to hide behind. There was a time when neutrality meant something (as in human rights and social thinking), but nowadays it's just another phrase...

I know. I was just having a little bit of fun. It's early here...

Matt X · 12-05-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

wow. that 50/50 statement is probably wishful thinking.

and africa is hd dvd's

oh my sweet jebus. next they'll be winning antarctica. god help us if they win in the canary islands.

HA HA that was damn funny buckshot good one!

hc666 · 12-05-2007, 12:36 PM

"No HD DVD/HD VMD discussions" haha

Kirsty_Mc · 12-05-2007, 12:40 PM

That is good news for Africa. From what I gather HD-VMD was being touted as the HD format for the developing world... so it's a definite step up for Africa.

So HD-DVD is now the format for the developing world... Good luck to it and I hope it well. However in the developed world (with more spending power) BD is the way to go, the additional benefits are definitely worth it.

Go Blu · 12-05-2007, 12:41 PM

HD-DVD PRESS RELEASE
hd-dud has commanding lead in Guyana!

Apparently a Toshiba A3 fell off of a truck.
which now makes it 1:0

mykevermin · 12-05-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Coltboy

he also said some un-PC reasons why the are winning.

I'm curious what these reasons were as well.

I'm also curious why it would be hilarious to think HD DVD has advertising in some African nations. There are a number of developed countries on the continent with very sophisticated tastes and consumption styles much like the majority of developed first-world countries.

The "hilarity" of thinking HD DVD is winning Africa stems not from viewing them as a small market, but having this backwards, and incorrect, notion that looks at Africans not as people living (or, realistically, struggling to live) in the 21st century.

Let's be clear: if you picture a tribal bushman when you hear "Africa," you have a very naive and limited view of the world. Sure, there are portions of the continent, and far too many of them, that make the worst neighborhood you've ever lived in look like Beverly Hills. But it is equally true that there are wealthy gated communities in nations like Kenya and Nigeria (just for starters) that are more lavish than you can imagine, and likely more lavish than your own standard of living.

I'd be comfortable thinking that they'd be the kinds of folks interested in HDM. Now, to convince them that they should own Blu-Ray...

HDJK · 12-05-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackStraw

I know. I was just having a little bit of fun. It's early here...

Don't worry, you just caught me reminiscing a little

12-05-2007, 12:03 PM	#1
Coltboy Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2007 Location:OHIO Home Theater Gallery:72 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:13	HD-DVD winning the War in Africa I was at my local electronics store last night and engaged in a discussion with the sales clerk about HD and BD, i stated that i was a BD fan, well he got a little silent, i was telling him that BD was winning in just about every market by generally a 2-1 margin. Well, he shot back "well HD-DVD is winning in Africa." he also said some un-PC reasons why the are winning. he said that HD has more advertising down there. I thought this was halarious and walked out of the store. FYI i asked him about the war at the store, he said it was about 50/50

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12-05-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	AFRICA?......HAHAHHAHAHAHH I better go sell my whole Blu-ray collection now while I still can.

12-05-2007, 12:10 PM	#3
JackStraw Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007	I'm more interested in the unPC things that were said as to why HD DVD was winning Africa myself.

12-05-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	wow. that 50/50 statement is probably wishful thinking. and africa is hd dvd's oh my sweet jebus. next they'll be winning antarctica. god help us if they win in the canary islands.

12-05-2007, 12:18 PM	#5
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	Dang, hd dvd got to the Ethiopian's first.

12-05-2007, 12:23 PM	#8
bykes Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	Didn't realize they even had TVs in Africa. huh.

12-05-2007, 12:29 PM	#11
kiko Member Member since:Oct 2005	Well I'm sure he can't even prove his facts ! His statement about "poor" people is stupid, when you know that maybe only the "rich" countrys in Africa, like South Africa, can afford it, and that they aren't "THAT" poor people ! And anyway, if it's true, I think HD-DVD may be leading by 1.1/1... It's still leading ! But he never told any margin :P

12-05-2007, 12:36 PM	#16
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	"No HD DVD/HD VMD discussions" haha

12-05-2007, 12:40 PM	#17
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	That is good news for Africa. From what I gather HD-VMD was being touted as the HD format for the developing world... so it's a definite step up for Africa. So HD-DVD is now the format for the developing world... Good luck to it and I hope it well. However in the developed world (with more spending power) BD is the way to go, the additional benefits are definitely worth it.

12-05-2007, 12:41 PM	#18
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	HD-DVD PRESS RELEASE hd-dud has commanding lead in Guyana! Apparently a Toshiba A3 fell off of a truck. which now makes it 1:0

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