Swanni's 2008 Predictions: Warner Bros. to Endorse Blu-ray

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by hc666

"But Swann predicts that the Blu-ray forces, led by Sony and HD DVD's backers, led by Toshiba and Microsoft, will reach a compromise on a single format next year."

I think it's too late for that, unless the compromise is Blu-ray. But, I can't see Microsoft ever agreeing to a Java-based standard.

Gary

[Crackbone]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I think it's too late for that, unless the compromise is Blu-ray. But, I can't see Microsoft ever agreeing to a Java-based standard.

Gary

The compromise is BD.

[BluFox]

By the time Warner announce it, it be a mighty worse kept secret!

[Esox50]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I think it's too late for that, unless the compromise is Blu-ray. But, I can't see Microsoft ever agreeing to a Java-based standard.

Gary

Again, as I posted a few weeks ago, don't think of the tech aspects of a solution. Think of a financial solution that will "allow" Toshiba to cease hostilities and move to a DUO player to support current HD DVD Libraries for a few years.

Looks like everyone is on to M$ now; I expect they'll be of little concern in this between Toshiba and the BDA. In fact, the demotion of Amir and Michael Bay's comment dovetail nice with this theory, doesn't it?

Thank god Hollywood figured this out before it was too late...

[jason_grumpy]

Originally Posted by Esox50

Again, as I posted a few weeks ago, don't think of the tech aspects of a solution. Think of a financial solution that will "allow" Toshiba to cease hostilities and move to a DUO player to support current HD DVD Libraries for a few years.

Looks like everyone is on to M$ now; I expect they'll be of little concern in this between Toshiba and the BDA. In fact, the demotion of Amir and Michael Bay's comment dovetail nice with this theory, doesn't it?

Thank god Hollywood figured this out before it was too late...

I think we just witnessed the proverbial 'olive branch' offered to Toshiba via the media. Funny how now this one comes out after stating a 336 million dollar adjustment down for revenue had HD-DVD and promotions as part of the blame.

Those Japanese guys love to save face.. wonder if they'll bite.

[hc666]

Originally Posted by jason_grumpy

I think we just witnessed the proverbial 'olive branch' offered to Toshiba via the media. Funny how now this one comes out after stating a 336 million dollar adjustment down for revenue had HD-DVD and promotions as part of the blame.

Those Japanese guys love to save face.. wonder if they'll bite.

Can't wait to buy a Toshiba Blu Ray Player. They make great stuff

I would bet alot that everyone will come together in 2008. Feel the love!!!

[haushausman]

Originally Posted by hc666

Can't wait to buy a Toshiba Blu Ray Player. They make great stuff

Tosh has been manufacturing the Cell Chip for PS3 40 gig for awhile. They wanted to be part of Blu-ray since the get go but forced into HD-DVD by MS. That Rough Notes article is a great little history lesson.

No wonder they are helping with the Cell Chip...

[Blu-Light]

Originally Posted by hc666

Can't wait to buy a Toshiba Blu Ray Player. They make great stuff

I would bet alot that everyone will come together in 2008. Feel the love!!!

Toshiba is garbage. Everything they make is garbage from PCs to DUD players.


The only compomise there will be on a format next year is Toshiba bending over and getting kicked in the ass by BDA.

[hc666]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I think it's too late for that, unless the compromise is Blu-ray. But, I can't see Microsoft ever agreeing to a Java-based standard.

Gary

Maybe MS will be left in the cold while Toshiba jumps ship.

[joeorc]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I think it's too late for that, unless the compromise is Blu-ray. But, I can't see Microsoft ever agreeing to a Java-based standard.

Gary

i am with you on that Gary..but they may not have very much of a choice and start targeting existing Standard build DVD top set boxes, and other devices because they may have too because BD-JAVA is a big direct threat to Microsoft, this realy is not about HD DVD or Blu-Ray with Microsoft its all about HDI pure and simple.

that's the reason were in this "so called format war anyway"
all over HDI vs' JAVA

[hc666]

Are Toshiba and MS contracted to each other through this til the death?

[joeorc]

Originally Posted by hc666

Are Toshiba and MS contracted to each other through this til the death?

in a sense only Software wise i posted early today you may want to read this over and come to your own OPINION on the matter :

key points:

Toshiba and Microsoft Announce Plans to Form Advanced Interactivity Consortium
DreamWorks Animation, Paramount, Universal and Warner join IT and consumer electronics industry leaders to extend and promote interactive experiences beyond optical media to new platforms.

The new organization will also focus attention on ways to bring these advanced scenarios to other services and platforms, including digital downloads to DVD players, PCs, TVs, cell phones, portable media players and game consoles.

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...hibaAICPR.mspx

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by joeorc

in a sense only Software wise i posted early today you may want to read this over and come to your own OPINION on the matter :

key points:

Toshiba and Microsoft Announce Plans to Form Advanced Interactivity Consortium
DreamWorks Animation, Paramount, Universal and Warner join IT and consumer electronics industry leaders to extend and promote interactive experiences beyond optical media to new platforms.

The new organization will also focus attention on ways to bring these advanced scenarios to other services and platforms, including digital downloads to DVD players, PCs, TVs, cell phones, portable media players and game consoles.

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...hibaAICPR.mspx

All that is is they renamed HDi to Advanced Interactivity.

Anyone who wants to use HDi has to join the consortium.

[jkwest]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

All that is is they renamed HDi to Advanced Interactivity.

Anyone who wants to use HDi has to join the consortium.

MAX!!! WHere ya been buddy?!

Care to share any insight on this weeks festivities?

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by jkwest

MAX!!! WHere ya been buddy?!

Care to share any insight on this weeks festivities?

Busy. University, work. Boring stuff really.

[darkpoet25]

Didn't anyone learn from the last time there was a rumor Warner was going Blu exclusive? I doubt this will happen anytime soon, much less at all. It all boils down to money, and releasing on both means more money to Warner. Until I see this for myself, I don't believe it. I didn't last time either when the 'insider' said that Warner was going Blu exclusive.