Monday, February 18, 2008
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It depends where you put the emphasis. This inerpretation implies that only the BD is hd.
This implies something entirely different...
In this case the implication is that they are both hd and note that both the HD DVD and BD pictured in the ad.
In both cases, there is no tacit implication that BD is actually a DVD but the uninformed might very well draw that conclusion. The wording is very muddy. We know better, but the general public does not. It's a very clever tactic designed to draw the consumer to BD when he purchases the film. It's certainly not illegal, but it is deceptive.
[Post edited by StevePro on Feb 18, 2008]
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They say: "own it Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray hi-def". That's what they say. Not one commercial has ever said Blu-ray DVD.
This implies something entirely different...
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They say: "own it Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray hi-def". That's what they say. Not one commercial has ever said Blu-ray DVD.
In this case the implication is that they are both hd and note that both the HD DVD and BD pictured in the ad.
In both cases, there is no tacit implication that BD is actually a DVD but the uninformed might very well draw that conclusion. The wording is very muddy. We know better, but the general public does not. It's a very clever tactic designed to draw the consumer to BD when he purchases the film. It's certainly not illegal, but it is deceptive.
[Post edited by StevePro on Feb 18, 2008]
Monday, February 18, 2008
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I agree. To avoid any possibility of confusion they should say:
Keep tryin' guys! You can reach further than this!
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own it Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray beyond high definition
Keep tryin' guys! You can reach further than this!
Monday, February 18, 2008
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You know guys there is fine print in commercials. If you look at the bottom it says "must have Blu-Ray capable player".
edit: you know what I think is deceptive? Beer commercials, I have drunk many a beer in my time and never have hot girls in bikinis been hanging out at my house.
[Post edited by Movielover316 on Feb 18, 2008]
edit: you know what I think is deceptive? Beer commercials, I have drunk many a beer in my time and never have hot girls in bikinis been hanging out at my house.
[Post edited by Movielover316 on Feb 18, 2008]
Monday, February 18, 2008
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080218/ap_on_hi_te/toshiba_dvd
Front page on Yahoo news:
I am sure the DVD association won't be too happy with Sony Blu Ray Disc being referred to as a "Blu Ray DVD".
Sony needs to put some spin on this and make sure people understand that Blu Ray Disc is Blu Ray Disc, and DVD is DVD.
If they choose to adopt the title they need to pay DVD royalties as well as license the new "Blu Ray DVD" name.
DVD is a Trademarked Standard, if a Blu Ray disc does not play in a DVD player, they can't call it a DVD.
I have seen other news stories mentioning "Blu Ray HD DVD" as well.
Toshiba should be seriously considering their strategy on that one as well, first $ony makes it clear that Blu Ray is different than HD DVD, then Blu Ray is now the new "Blu Ray HD DVD"...
Sony can't use those names to refer to Blu Ray Disc without license, and any media outlets need to print retractions to their published stories.
If the media is being fed false information, someone needs to tell them to stop, if Sony tries to hijack existing names in reference to Blu Ray Disc, the lawyers will have a field day with this.
They can't create a new product, with a new name like Blu Ray Disc, then start changing the name back to something like DVD, something the consumer is more familiar with or more comfortable buying, unless they officially license a new name, and make the distinction clear.
Sony broke away from the DVD association, and insisted on going forward with an entirely different format with Blu Ray Disc, I seriously doubt that the DVD and HD DVD association or promotions group will let them ride to victory on the coattails of something that it isn't associated with.
Front page on Yahoo news:
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Sony's Blu-ray DVD format could prevail
I am sure the DVD association won't be too happy with Sony Blu Ray Disc being referred to as a "Blu Ray DVD".
Sony needs to put some spin on this and make sure people understand that Blu Ray Disc is Blu Ray Disc, and DVD is DVD.
If they choose to adopt the title they need to pay DVD royalties as well as license the new "Blu Ray DVD" name.
DVD is a Trademarked Standard, if a Blu Ray disc does not play in a DVD player, they can't call it a DVD.
I have seen other news stories mentioning "Blu Ray HD DVD" as well.
Toshiba should be seriously considering their strategy on that one as well, first $ony makes it clear that Blu Ray is different than HD DVD, then Blu Ray is now the new "Blu Ray HD DVD"...
Sony can't use those names to refer to Blu Ray Disc without license, and any media outlets need to print retractions to their published stories.
If the media is being fed false information, someone needs to tell them to stop, if Sony tries to hijack existing names in reference to Blu Ray Disc, the lawyers will have a field day with this.
They can't create a new product, with a new name like Blu Ray Disc, then start changing the name back to something like DVD, something the consumer is more familiar with or more comfortable buying, unless they officially license a new name, and make the distinction clear.
Sony broke away from the DVD association, and insisted on going forward with an entirely different format with Blu Ray Disc, I seriously doubt that the DVD and HD DVD association or promotions group will let them ride to victory on the coattails of something that it isn't associated with.
Monday, February 18, 2008
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I am sure the DVD association won't be too happy with Sony Blu Ray Disc being referred to as a "Blu Ray DVD".
Sony can't be held liable for what Yahoo news reports. Even if it went to court (highly unlikely) Yahoo would just say it was a typo and just be asked to take it down. Even if there were damages paid (again unlikely) Yahoo would be the one paying for them not Sony.
Monday, February 18, 2008
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Naa, it's just a bunch of video files to me... 
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Dude, let's stop this. As MovieLover said, this is all on the AP (original source of the article), not Sony. Moreover, the line you quote comes from the headline...again from the AP. At no time did anyone associated with Sony say Blu Ray DVD. Period. There is no suit, potential suit or likely suit here against Sony. And is the DVD Forum REALLY going to go after the AP and/or Yahoo?
Jason
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Monday, February 18, 2008
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own it Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray beyond high definition
Keep tryin' guys! You can reach further than this!
I think "beyond high definition" is a trademark for BD. This was refering to an ad for a movie, not a disk format. It also implies that Blu-Ray is something better than hd. It would just lead to more confusion. You too can do better then this Sky.
Monday, February 18, 2008
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To$hiba, Univer$al, Warner Brother$, Micro$oft, Be$t Buy, $amsung, Di$ney, Wein$tein, Paramount/Dreamwork$, Lion$gate, HD-DVD Con$ortium...
Gee, that is fun!
Gee, that is fun!
Monday, February 18, 2008
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I think "beyond high definition" is a trademark for BD. This was refering to an ad for a movie, not a disk format. It also implies that Blu-Ray is something better than hd. It would just lead to more confusion. You too can do better then this Sky.
Umm... it was meant to be satirical to illustrate just how stupid this entire thread is.
