"Is HD DVD dead?" - Sync blog article - Blu-ray Forum

Dace · 07-23-2007, 10:07 PM

What do you guys think of the following article? Has HD-DVD finally reached it's demise?

http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2007/0...-is-dead-.html

theknub · 07-23-2007, 10:14 PM

dead link....

edit: back working

it's pretty much a fluff piece. while i agree that the format will not be the winner, it simply isn't time yet to conclude this. that being said, i hear a women starting to clear her throat.

kaliraver · 07-23-2007, 10:15 PM

I would think its at the brink of elimination this Holiday season if it doesn't have a huge holiday push against Blu-Ray.

kaliraver · 07-23-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by theknub

dead link....

Link works for me.

The Don · 07-23-2007, 10:16 PM

hilarious story here...

The Don · 07-23-2007, 10:18 PM

have they announced production in their next player?...

or any BD player manufacturer for that matter?....

dakota81 · 07-23-2007, 10:18 PM

It's the outcome that I think is inevitable, but word would have to come from more credible sources for me to believe it.

Anthony P · 07-23-2007, 10:31 PM

that article is bad and the people responding are even worst.

I have not read so much garbadge sinced I stopped reading the HD forums on AVS

jermwhl · 07-23-2007, 10:33 PM

Sounds like some guy just hating on HD-DVD, and someone is taking him pretty serious and trying to back up his claim with a rep from Toshiba. Like they are going to admit defeat!! They'll come up with some excuse, they won't admit defeat.

erowe83 · 07-23-2007, 10:35 PM

I am worried HD-DVD is gonna gain momentum with all these releases Universal is doing. The blu-ray studios need to release more catalog titles and get this damn war over with.

Horhay · 07-23-2007, 11:14 PM

Cant wait to see how hilarious it would be to hear when Toshiba releases their first Blu-ray player lol!

The Don · 07-23-2007, 11:17 PM

I don't care if it's fake....

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

JTK · 07-23-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by erowe83

I am worried HD-DVD is gonna gain momentum with all these releases Universal is doing. The blu-ray studios need to release more catalog titles and get this damn war over with.

Have you seen the kinds of movies they've been putting out and the wretched review scores they've been getting from even pro HD-DVD reviews sites?

They can go ahead and keep cranking that garbage out and let that dead format drown in the rubbish.

I couldn't be LESS worried.

buckshot · 07-23-2007, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Don

I don't care if it's fake....

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

which old witch?

marzetta7 · 07-23-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

which old witch?

Jester...yeehaw! Jester's dead!

The Don · 07-23-2007, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot

which old witch?

...................

theknub · 07-23-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

...................

i think he was trying to continue the song

nhaase · 07-24-2007, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erowe83

I am worried HD-DVD is gonna gain momentum with all these releases Universal is doing. The blu-ray studios need to release more catalog titles and get this damn war over with.

Look at the Nielson numbers that have been published since Uni started their catalog assault. In that time, the SI ratio has increased to 60/40 from either 58/42 or 59/41. Sure, that's only 1 or 2 percent, but that's in total sales. The latest numbers, from the week of July 10th, showed BD up for the week 61/39, and that was with NO BLU-RAY releases! So even when they're the only game in town, so to speak, BD has more consistent demand. And, add one more to that, since one of my friends got a PS3 and is buying BD movies.

jdsanko · 07-24-2007, 01:43 AM

Checking CC's website, they have the Tosh HDA2 for $238.88 and the HDA20 for $329.99. Maybe there is some merit to the above article stating the Tosh is selling off their players.

shadowmoon · 07-24-2007, 02:44 AM

I can just see it now...

COMING XMAS 2008!!! Toshiba HD DVD/Blu-ray hybrid!

COMING SUMMER 2009!! The Bourne Trilogy on Blu-ray!!

07-23-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
Dace Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Montreal, QC - Canada	"Is HD DVD dead?" - Sync blog article What do you guys think of the following article? Has HD-DVD finally reached it's demise? http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2007/0...-is-dead-.html

07-23-2007, 10:14 PM	#2
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	dead link.... edit: back working it's pretty much a fluff piece. while i agree that the format will not be the winner, it simply isn't time yet to conclude this. that being said, i hear a women starting to clear her throat. Last edited by theknub; 07-23-2007 at 10:19 PM.

07-24-2007, 01:43 AM	#19
jdsanko Member Member since:Jun 2007	Circuit City HD-DVD Firesale Checking CC's website, they have the Tosh HDA2 for $238.88 and the HDA20 for $329.99. Maybe there is some merit to the above article stating the Tosh is selling off their players.

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07-23-2007, 10:15 PM	#3
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	I would think its at the brink of elimination this Holiday season if it doesn't have a huge holiday push against Blu-Ray.

07-23-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	hilarious story here...

07-23-2007, 10:18 PM	#6
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	have they announced production in their next player?... or any BD player manufacturer for that matter?....

07-23-2007, 10:18 PM	#7
dakota81 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007	It's the outcome that I think is inevitable, but word would have to come from more credible sources for me to believe it.

07-23-2007, 10:31 PM	#8
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	that article is bad and the people responding are even worst. I have not read so much garbadge sinced I stopped reading the HD forums on AVS

07-23-2007, 10:33 PM	#9
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Sounds like some guy just hating on HD-DVD, and someone is taking him pretty serious and trying to back up his claim with a rep from Toshiba. Like they are going to admit defeat!! They'll come up with some excuse, they won't admit defeat.

07-23-2007, 10:35 PM	#10
erowe83 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:1	I am worried HD-DVD is gonna gain momentum with all these releases Universal is doing. The blu-ray studios need to release more catalog titles and get this damn war over with.

07-23-2007, 11:14 PM	#11
Horhay Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Pedro, CA Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:352 Trading Score:2	Cant wait to see how hilarious it would be to hear when Toshiba releases their first Blu-ray player lol!

07-23-2007, 11:17 PM	#12
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I don't care if it's fake.... DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

07-24-2007, 02:44 AM	#20
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