While many stores are
slashing down HD DVD player prices as much as management will allow, it seems that one diehard supporter is casting a blind eye to the whole format war meltdown. Rock -- which tooted its own horn after
making HD DVD standard on many of its laptops -- hasn't changed its approach one iota. Even now, the firm is still offering up internal HD DVD drives (and writers) in a plethora of its machines, and curiously enough, there's not even an option to select a Blu-ray or combo player. C'mon Rock, we know you're just trying to clear out inventory, but at least give prospective buyers a choice in the matter, would ya?
Update: Looks like a DVD-RW "downgrade" option is currently available for those that inquire, and Blu-ray options should be added
in due time. Thanks, Felix!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nfinity @ Feb 25th 2008 12:21AM
You mean like Sony worked hard to give a choice to consumers?
I say GO ROCK!!! That's some high end equippment you got there.. and it's cheap to implement too.
Die Blu-Ray DIE! :)
xemumanic @ Feb 25th 2008 12:31AM
That says it all right there.
The man is insane.
And such an appropriate avatar. Shows just how crazy he is.
Idiot.
treats! @ Feb 25th 2008 12:31AM
Atleast you got the CHEAP part right.
Ken @ Feb 25th 2008 12:55AM
You must have an amazing life.
JimC @ Feb 25th 2008 1:11AM
Dude seriously, let it go, when Toshiba gave up the ghost, that should have been your cue to get a life....
Felix @ Feb 25th 2008 5:40AM
Engadget Staff, have you ever tried to read their forum? As per 19/02/2008 (the day toshiba announced defeat), James from rock has announced that a downgrade to DVD-RW drive is available, and blu-ray option will be added soon. I have been following their action for a long time.
http://www.rockforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=13126