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The current state of the format war: no end in sight {Engadget HD}
Jan 30th 2007 1:05AM Blu Ray will be the clear winner. Want to know why? More studios. Period. Ok so Porn may go to HDDVD and lets say that none go to Blu Ray (hypothetically). You mean to tell me that families, the main component of American society (i.e., mainstream) will be defined by porn? I think not. Whaddya think parents will buy HDDVD and tell their kids they have to watch Disny movies on the old DVD player. I think not. We as a society give up what we want for our kids. If that means a couple more bucks so they can watch a Disney flick on HD then you better believe its gonna be done. Even if it means giving up porn. If you don't agree with that then you have some serious issues. Until Disney produces for HDDVD it is a slow sinking ship and nothing more. Besides look at all the BD players out there already (PS3) and only more to come. Porn will have to succumb to the BD wave and up the cash if they want in. Period. So al those other BS argumenst are a waste of time. Besides go to your nearest Best buy and see what's being sold. I was there just this weekend.
Where are the official HD DVD vs Blu-ray sales numbers? {Engadget HD}
Jan 19th 2007 7:55PM I've read this stuff and to say the least I'm unimpressed. Who writes this stuff? Let me clarify.
1. BD and HDDVD use VC-1
2. Toshiba is the only certified manufacturer of HDDVD. And if you throw that RCA sh*t out at me I'm gonna tell youn that its a Toshiba model with a RCA nameplate.
3. Porn isn't exclusive to HDDVD. It just happens to cost more to produce on BD. Now porn is relatively cheap to make anyhow but they dont want to pay more to produce but they'll have to by the sheer number of units out there. Simply stated it takes money to make money.
4. Someone was right about HDDVD and Best Buy. Go look for yourself. Its not only the case of this major retailer but most retailers. Position in a store matters. Especially if its the first or last thing you see when entering or leaving a store. The in your face approach works. Things placed way in the back are bargain basement throwbacks or at least that is the perception that is created.
5. They're aren't really too many manufacturers making HDDVD product. Take a look and you'll see what I mean. And dont throw that Microsoft sh*t at me cause to tell you the truth it just isn't in play given the number of units for projected sales worldwide. Sales in Japan are dismal and they're questioning strategy in China? The fact of the matter is even if you look at it as forcing you to choose a mdeia by hardware integration or because it is genuinely better doesn't really matter. BD is going to win and the strategy seems to have worked.
6. Don't be mad about how you spend you're money. If you have a PS3 you probably made a good choice and can use the unit to play BD movies and games and if not sell it and the same goes for HDDVD, right?
7. MPGE-4 v. VC-1 who cares? They're both good. 1080p v 1080i well now there a real difference.
8. Feature for feature though PS3 whoops on the 360 except for online play. And please don't tell me about GOW played it and wasn't all that impressed even with General Raam. Level 5 was short. Name another for Viva Pinata...COD...I'm not that impressed...yet.
9. Honestly now...would you rather play a game on a Zune, PSP, or Ipod/Iphone?
10. Oh yeah all this talk and I didn't once mention the "N" factor. Well thats because it is what it is...a "N" factor. "N" for novelty. The graphics and gameplay will give within 1-2 years worth of play if that. I've played it and haven't played it since cause it's only cool playing it when you have friends over and most of them are girls cause you want to see them have fun playing a video game instead of getting mad at you. Plus its a lot of fun to watch a girl play just about any game. Here's a hint...if you have a Wii then get your girl to play bowling a lot. You'll see what I mean.
These are just some notes from one very observant cat.
Peace
