Hollywood Reporter/NHK Japan: "Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say" - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

JasonR · 02-15-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

[img]http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum/images/smilies/ylw_post_*****.gif[/img]

I need to ditch my job.

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by smiley

+1

We need to stop the plus ones. NOW.

Lets get back on topic which was......? Mmmmmm.

onumb · 02-15-2008, 12:43 AM

I bet HD-DVD drops Toshiba. The format would survive better without them.

Salinger · 02-15-2008, 12:45 AM

I think the fact is, whether this is concrete or not (being from "The Hollywood Reporter" I tend to believe it) this will most definitely be the death knell of HD-DVD regardless.

Once rumours of the death of the format start making the rounds, more than the normal "how can they continue with only 2 studios" remarks, what little consumer confidence that was left in the format will be completely eroded.

Think about it, if you were considering buying a PS3, and rumours started circulating everywhere that Sony was about to drop it and Sony didn't unequivocally state the rumours were falsehoods, would you plunk down your hard earned cash knowing you're likely going to end up with little more than a paper weight? Okay, bad analogy, the PS3 is much cooler than an HD-DVD player, but you get my point.

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by onumb

I bet HD-DVD drops Toshiba. The format would survive better without them.

Red Laser drops Toshiba players. Toshiba drops DUD format. Paramount and Universal are kicked under Toshiba's bus. Red ants are still winning the format war.

kolasi · 02-15-2008, 12:47 AM

hm. hope its true.

U4K61 · 02-15-2008, 12:47 AM

81:19? I guessed 80:20, but in this case I don't mind beeing wrong!

Nerdkiller likes BD · 02-15-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by onumb

I bet HD-DVD drops Toshiba. The format would survive better without them.

Ha, good one. I hope they drop HD DVD (or like you said, HD DVD drops them) by March 19th. Best Bday present ever is what I'd like to call it.

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 12:50 AM

What are your sentiments in this regard?

smiley · 02-15-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Ha, good one. I hope they drop HD DVD (or like you said, HD DVD drops them) by March 19th. Best Bday present ever is what I'd like to call it.

My birthday is on the 21st. That way I can give them until the end of the week

Jiffylush · 02-15-2008, 12:51 AM

um, **** yes!?

w_tanoto · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

another ones:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1468

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/14...o-drop-hd-dvd/

kaliraver · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

This will happen very soon now after Netflix & Best Buy dropping their sorry @$$e$ its about that time to bow out.

razz · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

Sure, why not.

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiffylush

um, **** yes!?

Well said.

Kirsty_Mc · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

Me!!!

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

Is it even a possiblity? If so that would be cool, I guess.

Edit: Is it too late to make it a poll?

Jiffylush · 02-15-2008, 12:52 AM

Looks like we are going to be getting a much better selection of BDs to choose from in the coming months.

Kristin Simard · 02-15-2008, 12:54 AM

no-brainer! IOW

hell yes!

GreenScar · 02-15-2008, 12:54 AM

It's never been a question of if, but when.

The sooner the better!

02-15-2008, 12:50 AM	#149
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Who Wants Toshiba to Drop HD DVD? What are your sentiments in this regard?

02-15-2008, 12:52 AM	#156
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	Who Wants Toshiba to Drop HD DVD? Me!!!

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02-15-2008, 12:43 AM	#143
onumb Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:79	I bet HD-DVD drops Toshiba. The format would survive better without them.

02-15-2008, 12:45 AM	#144
Salinger Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Toronto, ON	I think the fact is, whether this is concrete or not (being from "The Hollywood Reporter" I tend to believe it) this will most definitely be the death knell of HD-DVD regardless. Once rumours of the death of the format start making the rounds, more than the normal "how can they continue with only 2 studios" remarks, what little consumer confidence that was left in the format will be completely eroded. Think about it, if you were considering buying a PS3, and rumours started circulating everywhere that Sony was about to drop it and Sony didn't unequivocally state the rumours were falsehoods, would you plunk down your hard earned cash knowing you're likely going to end up with little more than a paper weight? Okay, bad analogy, the PS3 is much cooler than an HD-DVD player, but you get my point.

02-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#146
kolasi Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:connecticut	hm. hope its true.

02-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#147
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	81:19? I guessed 80:20, but in this case I don't mind beeing wrong!

02-15-2008, 12:51 AM	#151
Jiffylush Member Member since:Jan 2008	um, **** yes!?

02-15-2008, 12:52 AM	#152
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	another ones: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1468 http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/02/14...o-drop-hd-dvd/

02-15-2008, 12:52 AM	#153
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	This will happen very soon now after Netflix & Best Buy dropping their sorry @$$e$ its about that time to bow out.

02-15-2008, 12:52 AM	#154
razz Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NSW, Australia	Sure, why not.

02-15-2008, 12:52 AM	#157
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Is it even a possiblity? If so that would be cool, I guess. Edit: Is it too late to make it a poll?

02-15-2008, 12:52 AM	#158
Jiffylush Member Member since:Jan 2008	Looks like we are going to be getting a much better selection of BDs to choose from in the coming months.

02-15-2008, 12:54 AM	#159
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	no-brainer! IOW hell yes!

02-15-2008, 12:54 AM	#160
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	It's never been a question of if, but when. The sooner the better!

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