Hollywood Reporter/NHK Japan: "Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say" - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

Weati · 02-15-2008, 12:54 AM

I was just over at the Amazon HD-dvd page, where people were talking about Warner continuing to release HD-dvd and how all data about Blu outselling Dud were lies. I can't believe the delusional posters can come up with this stuff. It looks like we are finally about to see Dud surrender day and I can't wait to hear the reactions from those crazy bastards.

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 12:54 AM

What's a Toshiba?

AlexCruz · 02-15-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

another ones:

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

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

*screams like a little girl*

It's looking more promising!!!!

Zixxer · 02-15-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Ruchman

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

that 1% is probably hybrid players.

90% of the electronic industry is behind Blu-ray. toshiba was invited to blu-ray before hd-dud was invented. why did they feel the need to make an inferior product? probably money...bastards.

crystal_sun · 02-15-2008, 12:55 AM

bye bye hd-dvd...and all the fanboys.

GORT · 02-15-2008, 12:55 AM

DIE GAS PUMPER oh sorry HD-DVD

Blu-Generation · 02-15-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

another ones:

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

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

It seems by the comments on engadgethd, duds don't seem too happy.

Bullseye · 02-15-2008, 12:56 AM

Is this a trick question?

Kirsty_Mc · 02-15-2008, 12:56 AM

How are the HD-DVD fan-boys going to spin this one then

A strategic withdrawal, so that they can attack Sony in the flank???

w_tanoto · 02-15-2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Generation

It seems by the comments on engadgethd, duds don't seem too happy.

i'm felix, btw

crystal_sun · 02-15-2008, 12:58 AM

sure..but fire the CEO first for his dumb decision in the first place.

halon · 02-15-2008, 12:58 AM

why did you ask such a stupid question?

i feel dumber for even reading this thread

Rob Tomlin · 02-15-2008, 12:58 AM

JBlacklow already posted this, but it was inevitable.

Toshiba's response to this:

"We are very surprised and disappointed that Toshiba would decide to discontinue HD-DVD as we believe it is the best consumer friendly format"!

JohnAlden · 02-15-2008, 01:00 AM

Go A head and drop it Toshiba like there is no tomorrow!

kaliraver · 02-15-2008, 01:00 AM

This is starting a wildfire across the net.

ESUNintel · 02-15-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

JBlacklow already posted this, but it was inevitable.

Toshiba's response to this:

"We are very surprised and disappointed that Toshiba would decide to discontinue HD-DVD as we believe it is the best consumer friendly format"!

...was (although it really never was consumer friendly, just pure cr*p).

cartier · 02-15-2008, 01:01 AM

It sounds like Toshiba wants Toshiba to drop HD DVD. As for me, it is most assuredly an unequivocal yes.

Spankey · 02-15-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

I think this makes the most sense. Toshiba gets to save "some" face by pulling the plug themselves, instead of waiting for Paramount and Uni to go Blu.

It won't be long now, I am sure.

But Paramount gets to save none! Para*****s to the end.

Toshiba has to respond to this more firmly than the Netflix/Best Buy response if this is no true. The silence is most deafening.

GreenScar · 02-15-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

How are the HD-DVD fan-boys going to spin this one then

A strategic withdrawal, so that they can attack Sony in the flank???

They are already saying on other forums that there's nothing new in the article and that it's written by a blu fanboy....idiots.

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den4blu

why did you ask such a stupid question?

i feel dumber for even reading this tread

I don't feel so alone now down here in the pool of intellectual depravity.

02-15-2008, 12:56 AM	#169
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say How are the HD-DVD fan-boys going to spin this one then A strategic withdrawal, so that they can attack Sony in the flank???

02-15-2008, 12:58 AM	#172
halon Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:4	why did you ask such a stupid question? i feel dumber for even reading this thread Last edited by halon; 02-15-2008 at 01:01 AM.

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02-15-2008, 12:54 AM	#161
Weati Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana, USA	I was just over at the Amazon HD-dvd page, where people were talking about Warner continuing to release HD-dvd and how all data about Blu outselling Dud were lies. I can't believe the delusional posters can come up with this stuff. It looks like we are finally about to see Dud surrender day and I can't wait to hear the reactions from those crazy bastards.

02-15-2008, 12:54 AM	#162
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	What's a Toshiba?

02-15-2008, 12:55 AM	#165
crystal_sun Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:13	bye bye hd-dvd...and all the fanboys.

02-15-2008, 12:55 AM	#166
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	DIE GAS PUMPER oh sorry HD-DVD

02-15-2008, 12:56 AM	#168
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	Is this a trick question?

02-15-2008, 12:58 AM	#171
crystal_sun Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:13	sure..but fire the CEO first for his dumb decision in the first place.

02-15-2008, 12:58 AM	#173
Rob Tomlin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2006	JBlacklow already posted this, but it was inevitable. Toshiba's response to this: "We are very surprised and disappointed that Toshiba would decide to discontinue HD-DVD as we believe it is the best consumer friendly format"!

02-15-2008, 01:00 AM	#174
JohnAlden Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Kearney,Nebraska	Go A head and drop it Toshiba like there is no tomorrow!

02-15-2008, 01:00 AM	#175
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 is starting a wildfire across the net.

02-15-2008, 01:01 AM	#177
cartier Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Pacific NW	It sounds like Toshiba wants Toshiba to drop HD DVD. As for me, it is most assuredly an unequivocal yes.

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