Interview: Universal EVP Ken Graffeo says HD DVD is here to stay - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

Petra · 01-25-2008, 10:22 PM

you know what guys, let's pull a prank on Ken Graffeo. a fun one. Let's send him bunch of blu-ray discs. We poll our money, buy some of the best ones

marzetta7 · 01-25-2008, 10:23 PM

Go ahead, make your jokes, Mr. Jokey... Joke-maker. But let me hit you with some knowledge. Quit now. Save yourself the embarrassment of losing with these losers in HD DVD, Graffeo.

dialog_gvf · 01-25-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

“We saw that on DVD: as soon as price point went under $200 and as soon as it started getting close to $100 players really started taking off because you're hitting very consumer-friendly prices,” he said. “If you want to hit the mass market, you have to be consumer-friendly in price. If you want to be a niche electronic, you're going to be high priced.”

DVD had full studio support by the $200 level.

If you want to hit the mass market, you have full studio support. If you want to be a niche, then a less than full support is good enough for that.

But, two seems awfully low. Something like pre-recorded MiniDisc type of support.

Gary

CAB · 01-25-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

[B]
Ken Graffeo:

“We saw that on DVD: as soon as price point went under $200 and as soon as it started getting close to $100 players really started taking off because you're hitting very consumer-friendly prices,” he said. “If you want to hit the mass market, you have to be consumer-friendly in price. If you want to be a niche electronic, you're going to be high priced.”

http://www.dailytech.com/HD+DVD+Boss...ticle10478.htm

Sheesh, this is a reminder for me not to complain about my job. Unlike Ken, I don't have to say things that I don't believe and call it a living.

Hassoon · 01-25-2008, 10:28 PM

Ok.

This has gone from extremely hilarious, to kinda funny, to flat-out sad.

I honestly can't come up with a good explanation's for Graffeo's behavior. Is there a rational reason why this man is still beating the HD-DVD drum like it was his sole mission in life? Could it be that he is on his way out, and he is just making his proverbial last stand?

I think it's either that or the man's gone

Btw, these new smileys ROCK.

Narutoboy · 01-25-2008, 10:29 PM

Please. He’s starting to sound more and more like their delusional consumer base.

Blu Titan · 01-25-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CAB

Sheesh, this is a reminder for me not to complain about my job. Unlike Ken, I don't have to say things that I don't believe and call it a living.

I was going to post something very similar, but you stated it in much nicer terms. Thanks, I don't want to get in trouble here!

Blu Titan · 01-25-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Whytewash

a few more weeks at an 80:20 split and he will come around... You cant be permanently retarded. they got pills and shit for that now

Quote of the day!

Razzy · 01-25-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hassoon

Btw, these new smileys ROCK.

Yes, yes they do.

See the DuDrs lurking?

Hassoon · 01-25-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razzy

Yes, yes they do.

See the DuDrs lurking?

Thanks for complementing my quote, btw

bluseminole · 01-25-2008, 10:34 PM

I came across an inside pic of Ken at the Uni boardroom meetings. The recent news about WB seems to be treating him quite badly...

edgebsl · 01-25-2008, 10:37 PM

It's the mentalitity that if you keep saying something over and over it will somehow magically come true.

I want to give him slack, but he is being made to look like a jackass more everyday.

savage1984 · 01-25-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kolasi

maybe theyre smoking something really good at their meetings?

LOL

Thegide · 01-25-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishwiseguy2006

Ken is an idiot! Remember he said the 93% -7% victory for blu was a consumer shock to the WB announcement and it would go back to normal. Then the last numbers were what 83% - 17%. Ya pretty much normal I guess.

The 93:7 numbers were for standalone hardware units in the second week of January.

The 83:17 numbers refer to software sales... I wouldn't try to draw conclusions by comparing those two number sets. HD DVD software will continue to sell to stubborn blu-resisting owners, whereas I think the hardware sector will be hit harder - what new buyer would buy an HD DVD player now?

Bluray_ne1 · 01-25-2008, 10:44 PM

Please...

I gave up listening to that moron long ago. I'll only listen when I hear the words, "Ken Graffeo resigns from Universal".

miro · 01-25-2008, 10:44 PM

how is this guy not fired yet?!? Ya know that the stockholders can't be happy with his comments and actions.

kknight · 01-25-2008, 10:46 PM

Ken a while back said that Blu-ray like other Sony's format is going to be a disaster... *LOL* What a loser.

docjan_uk · 01-25-2008, 10:46 PM

Ken said: "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah "

Who cares what he says? He has now faded into irrelevance. I can't see why anyone would pay any more attention to those words than they would the ex-Iraqi information minister making bold statements whilst a column of American tanks could be seen in the distance behind him.

jadedeath · 01-25-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by miro

how is this guy not fired yet?!? Ya know that the stockholders can't be happy with his comments and actions.

You'd like to hope so.

Logan

miro · 01-25-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jadedeath

You'd like to hope so.

Logan

yes....yes i would

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01-25-2008, 10:22 PM	#81
Petra Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	you know what guys, let's pull a prank on Ken Graffeo. a fun one. Let's send him bunch of blu-ray discs. We poll our money, buy some of the best ones

01-25-2008, 10:23 PM	#82
marzetta7 Special Member Member since:Feb 2006	Go ahead, make your jokes, Mr. Jokey... Joke-maker. But let me hit you with some knowledge. Quit now. Save yourself the embarrassment of losing with these losers in HD DVD, Graffeo.

01-25-2008, 10:28 PM	#85
Hassoon Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Ok. This has gone from extremely hilarious, to kinda funny, to flat-out sad. I honestly can't come up with a good explanation's for Graffeo's behavior. Is there a rational reason why this man is still beating the HD-DVD drum like it was his sole mission in life? Could it be that he is on his way out, and he is just making his proverbial last stand? I think it's either that or the man's gone Btw, these new smileys ROCK.

01-25-2008, 10:29 PM	#86
Narutoboy Member Member since:Oct 2006	Please. He’s starting to sound more and more like their delusional consumer base.

01-25-2008, 10:34 PM	#91
bluseminole Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Lynchburg, VA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:177 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I came across an inside pic of Ken at the Uni boardroom meetings. The recent news about WB seems to be treating him quite badly...

01-25-2008, 10:37 PM	#92
edgebsl Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:3	It's the mentalitity that if you keep saying something over and over it will somehow magically come true. I want to give him slack, but he is being made to look like a jackass more everyday.

01-25-2008, 10:44 PM	#95
Bluray_ne1 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Near Seattle Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:28	Please... I gave up listening to that moron long ago. I'll only listen when I hear the words, "Ken Graffeo resigns from Universal".

01-25-2008, 10:44 PM	#96
miro Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:SLC	how is this guy not fired yet?!? Ya know that the stockholders can't be happy with his comments and actions.

01-25-2008, 10:46 PM	#97
kknight Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray reviews:55	Ken a while back said that Blu-ray like other Sony's format is going to be a disaster... LOL What a loser.

01-25-2008, 10:46 PM	#98
docjan_uk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	Ken said: "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah " Who cares what he says? He has now faded into irrelevance. I can't see why anyone would pay any more attention to those words than they would the ex-Iraqi information minister making bold statements whilst a column of American tanks could be seen in the distance behind him.

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