Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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Well, I woke up early this morning and read the news. I was greatly disappointed, and yet relieved at the same time.
I received 16 HD-DVDs from Amazon today, bringing my collection to 51 movies. Not bad for a product that I only had the opportunity to take advantage of for 2 months. Hats off to Toshiba, though they were constantly hit below the belt, I really believe they had a great thing going with their low priced hardware, but everyone was too quick to dismiss them. I hope that I can continue to enjoy my collection in the future, so maybe Toshiba will still make some DVD players with HD-DVD capabilities. I think their supporters deserve it.
As to the BR camp, congratulations, you dirty bastards
. As much as I continue to hate the format for leaving the PS3 as the only viable solution, there are some people here that supported the format without being part of the PS3 'elitez', so at least they deserve the victory. For now, the BDA can kiss my butt, as I'm staying far away from the format. They may have won the war, but the frustration they have caused left me less than willing to embrace their format. I'm sure that many will go out and happily purchase a BR player now that they are the 'new standard' (do they have standards?), but this tech lover knows better. I bought into HD-DVD because it was affordable and functional, when BR offers me the same thing, without forcing me to buy something I don't need (PS3), then I will make the jump.
I received 16 HD-DVDs from Amazon today, bringing my collection to 51 movies. Not bad for a product that I only had the opportunity to take advantage of for 2 months. Hats off to Toshiba, though they were constantly hit below the belt, I really believe they had a great thing going with their low priced hardware, but everyone was too quick to dismiss them. I hope that I can continue to enjoy my collection in the future, so maybe Toshiba will still make some DVD players with HD-DVD capabilities. I think their supporters deserve it.
As to the BR camp, congratulations, you dirty bastards
. As much as I continue to hate the format for leaving the PS3 as the only viable solution, there are some people here that supported the format without being part of the PS3 'elitez', so at least they deserve the victory. For now, the BDA can kiss my butt, as I'm staying far away from the format. They may have won the war, but the frustration they have caused left me less than willing to embrace their format. I'm sure that many will go out and happily purchase a BR player now that they are the 'new standard' (do they have standards?), but this tech lover knows better. I bought into HD-DVD because it was affordable and functional, when BR offers me the same thing, without forcing me to buy something I don't need (PS3), then I will make the jump.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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October 2007
Exactly, I am torn between actually buying a PS3 or to actually embrace downloads, don't know. I'm also getting four HD DVD movies I also ordered thru Amazon, but again, I've spent less than $250 including the player in HD DVD products, so I don't feel bad at all, since I can enjoy all the features in ALL the discs. So what will you do? Embrace blu if we can buy at least a $150 player?
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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January 2008
I have a A35 that I am keeping but will purchase a Blu-Ray player sometime this year. I really want to get the PS3 but doesn't have the DTS-HD audio decorder so I will wait till the PS3 can be upgraded with that.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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October 2007
They might have quality (well entry level) Blu-ray SA players within 2 or 3 years for $150. If you wait a few years to jump in, you might avoid what I did with standard DVD - double dipping on certain remastered and/or special edition titles already released.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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mvckalel, if by the time BR players reach $150 (with full functionality) there hasn't been some BD+ disaster, then I will buy a BR player. I love HD movies, but I don't like to be obligated to purchase something I don't need.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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September 2007
Yep, its been a good run. I have 32 movies in my collection and I'm going to pick up American Gangster on HD DVD friday and probably order at least 5 HD DVDs on Amazon. The fact that LG is going to keep making dual format players to ease our transition is a great thing, even if it is only capable of blu-ray profile 1.1.
I wont buy a PS3 because I know I'd end up buying a few PS3 exclusive games which is exactly why there aren't any better blu-ray player deals out there.
I wont buy a PS3 because I know I'd end up buying a few PS3 exclusive games which is exactly why there aren't any better blu-ray player deals out there.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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I wont buy a PS3 because I know I'd end up buying a few PS3 exclusive games
Soapflake, you could resist! I know you can!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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Well I can definately say I have that much more dignity when I obtain a BR rental now...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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Read my post on the PS3, I'm very happy with mine.
As far as downloads, I dunno...what I've seen on Apple TV looks like shit. It does. It's not only JUST 720p, its compressed to all hell. Even cable on demand is better.
I don't know why they can't just provide 1080p films that take, I dunno, an hour or so to download. I'd wait for that, if the rentals were like 99cents.
As far as downloads, I dunno...what I've seen on Apple TV looks like shit. It does. It's not only JUST 720p, its compressed to all hell. Even cable on demand is better.
I don't know why they can't just provide 1080p films that take, I dunno, an hour or so to download. I'd wait for that, if the rentals were like 99cents.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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Very well said HD_Fanatic, i just bought about 10 HD-DVD movies in the las 5 days, i'm buying as many as i can afford before the prices get jacked up for now being "collectables", and I'm buying a A35 or 30 for my living room (moving my A2 to the bedroom) and a XBOX HD-DVD player for my PC on the game room. I'm going to enjoy my HD-DVD's until all my players die and even when that happens I'm going to ebay to buy a used one. lol 
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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September 2007
Skyhawk, I have more reasons I wont buy a PS3 including the lack of PS2 game compatibility, the delayed PS3 launch in Europe, PS3 coming without HDMI cables or component cables (it was like this early on, not sure if the cables are included now or not), Sony's arrogance prior to PS3's launch, the crappy online service and most games I want I can get for the 360. I also didn't get one before I got into this format war because I didn't want to be forced into the format war.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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October 2007
Soapflake, if you want to hear something really funny... the XBox 360 doesn't even come with wifi ($100 extra plugin thingy), nor even with a Blu-ray player! And you're worried about the PS3 coming with an HDMI cable?
The PS2 compatibility of the $399 PS3 didn't bother me, because I'm not a console gamer. And if I had a big library of PS2 games, I'd likely play them on a PS2 anyway.
The PS2 compatibility of the $399 PS3 didn't bother me, because I'm not a console gamer. And if I had a big library of PS2 games, I'd likely play them on a PS2 anyway.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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February 2008
If the lack of an HDMI cable with the PS3 is such an issue, then go to Monoprice.com and get a real good quality cable for less then $5. Next to getting one for free that's as good as it's gonna get.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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January 2008
January 2008
Problems with the PS3:
1.Most dual platform games are better on 360.
2.The PS3 is starting to require mandatory installation for some Capcom games (5GB).
3.The hardware has yet to prove itself as reliable under extended use.
I know a lot PS3 owners brag about their system being on Folding when they aren't using it, and they say "it still works like new". It's not like a car when your transmission or radiator can go bad. These things show no signs of trouble. It doesn't get sick and then die - it just dies.
The 360 was a disaster at launch, but now with the Falcon hardware, I actually felt comfortable enough to purchase one. I wanted a 360, but I waited until MS actually did something to help prevent the RROD. The PS3 is very much like the 360 - a bunch of high tech parts meshed together with untried methods.
I do really like the Wi-fi out of the box. MS's $99 adapter is ridiculously priced. Luckily I didn't have to purchase a long cable. I ran one to my DSL modem, then one to my Wireless router, and from there to my 360. I did try some online play on the PS3 and it's great, but it isn't as robust as XBox live.
1.Most dual platform games are better on 360.
2.The PS3 is starting to require mandatory installation for some Capcom games (5GB).
3.The hardware has yet to prove itself as reliable under extended use.
I know a lot PS3 owners brag about their system being on Folding when they aren't using it, and they say "it still works like new". It's not like a car when your transmission or radiator can go bad. These things show no signs of trouble. It doesn't get sick and then die - it just dies.
The 360 was a disaster at launch, but now with the Falcon hardware, I actually felt comfortable enough to purchase one. I wanted a 360, but I waited until MS actually did something to help prevent the RROD. The PS3 is very much like the 360 - a bunch of high tech parts meshed together with untried methods.
I do really like the Wi-fi out of the box. MS's $99 adapter is ridiculously priced. Luckily I didn't have to purchase a long cable. I ran one to my DSL modem, then one to my Wireless router, and from there to my 360. I did try some online play on the PS3 and it's great, but it isn't as robust as XBox live.
