Truth Teller @ Jun 18th 2008 1:33PM

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gamedude420

why are you even here?
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To make whatever comments I feel are appropriate on developments in the high def industry.
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gamedude420

you dont even care about HD.
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Actually I do.

It's Blu-ray I don't care for one bit.
This is because BD is going to ensure high def movies on disc fail to take off in the mass-market and remain a high margin niche product.
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you were trying to claim digital "hd" downloads (really not even truly hd) were the next big thing

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Er, they already are "the next big thing" coming.

Apple have already sold more movie downloads than Blu-ray have shifted.

This at a stage in the development of movie downloads where they have barely gotten started.

Haven't you noticed the various stories of downloads/VOD & movies on demand EngadgetHD is littered with these days?
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and would replace optical media

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Instead of trying to put words in my mouth try sticking to what I actually said.
I think you'll find I've actually said 'do better than Blu-ray'.

Which is exactly what is going to happen if Blu-ray stays a high price high margin niche product.

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and toshibas new SUC (super up conversion) would replace blu ray.

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Again stick to what I actually said.

I've said that Toshiba's Super Upconversion player may well take off and sell much better than Blu-ray.
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why so bitter than hdvd lost to the superior format?

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LMAO

Fail.

If you honestly think it's about mere petty "bitterness" then you need a reality check pronto.

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just give up already and join the world of HD and go BLU.

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No thanks.

I'll happily make do with my nice collection of HD DVDs, my HD TV service, downloads, rips and upscaling - I'll be taking a long look at Super Upconversion too when it comes.

I can easily await the next format instead of taking a chance on the dubious kids game console based mess that Blu-ray is.

2 years ought to see this BD cr@p exposed for what it is and falling flat on it's face.
If the burners take off & BD blank media prices fall a hell of a long way away from where they are now
(cos the PC market is a very different kettle of fish)
and they start to sell off the profile 2.0 (on) players & movies cheaply enough when it does die I might have a look.

I've no problem waiting that kind of timescale out.