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Old 06-21-05, 04:21 AM
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we should all agree on buying blu-ray

i think we should all agree to buy blu-ray so it can become the standard for the next generation faster, and we will benefit since it will become cheaper the faster it is adopted as the standard. i chose blu-ray since ps3 is going to have it and beat out hd-dvd players. and no i am not in any way associated with sony. i hope xbox beats ps3, but i don't think that will happen
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I choose neither. That's the fastest
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I wont be one of the ones who adopts early and has any effect on which format wins since I am in no rush to get a new player or to start rebuying movies in HD. I will own a PS3 so I wouldnt mind Blue-Ray winning, but I will wait and see what happens.
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i think we should all agree to buy blu-ray so it can become the standard for the next generation faster, and we will benefit since it will become cheaper the faster it is adopted as the standard. i chose blu-ray since ps3 is going to have it and beat out hd-dvd players. and no i am not in any way associated with sony. i hope xbox beats ps3, but i don't think that will happen
Let's review:

"I chose Blu-Ray since PS3 is going to have it"

followed by

"I hope xbox beats ps3"

Someone has been watching the Chappelle's show Rick James episode too much
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I choose... None.
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Originally Posted by diespine
i think we should all agree to buy blu-ray so it can become the standard for the next generation faster, and we will benefit since it will become cheaper the faster it is adopted as the standard. i chose blu-ray since ps3 is going to have it and beat out hd-dvd players. and no i am not in any way associated with sony. i hope xbox beats ps3, but i don't think that will happen
Stay off the crack and stop worrying about what people should buy. Like these multi-billion dollar companies need any extra backing before they start the next wave of high definition releases followed by high definition super duper ultra special editions.
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I'm gonna choose the exact opposite of everyone else.....
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I choose Beta ....
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Yep, I choose neither. That is by far the most inexpensive solution for me. If it all works out in a few years to one standard I'll look into it.
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but I want to enjoy my new Samsung widescreen HiDef TV -
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Ummm no.
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Neither. That's the only way to send a message.
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We should? What if all the titles I want are on HD-DVD?
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Sony owns Blu-ray. Sony owns PS3.

PS3 uses Blu-ray. Big surprise.

Explain to me again why someone else's game should determine which movie format I watch?
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uh, maybe I'm wrong on this one, but aren't there more Playstation owners than Nintendo XBox owners - if Sony taps into the gaming world with PS3 with Blu-ray capabilities - they are the definate shoe in with the more prevailent technology.

Isn't it true that Disney is the Blu-ray camp. And if so, I think that it might benefit Blu-ray if Disney would be aggressive and release new and older films on Blu-ray to really corner the market.
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Originally Posted by Giles
uh, maybe I'm wrong on this one, but aren't there more Playstation owners than Nintendo XBox owners - if Sony taps into the gaming world with PS3 with Blu-ray capabilities - they are the definate shoe in with the more prevailent technology.

Isn't it true that Disney is the Blu-ray camp. And if so, I think that it might benefit Blu-ray if Disney would be aggressive and release new and older films on Blu-ray to really corner the market.
With the exception of Warner, none of the other studios have indicated that they will limit themselves to only one format. I believe that they will keep their options open to see which format "win" at the end.
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I won't choose anything until a clear victor emerges. Even then, if it isn't backwards compatible to my existing DVD collection, I may not upgrade for a VERY long time.
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In answer to the OP, thanks for your offer of deciding for me, but no. Also, isn't there already an epic thread about HD-DVD vs. Blu Ray? This thread seems unnecessary.
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I like the backwards compatability of HD-DVD. I couldn't give a rats ass if Sony didn't learn the first time it entered a format war.

Some people never learn.
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SONY is downgrading standard DVD by releasing formerly FF/WS flipper discs as FF only and scene selection listed as the "Bonus Feature" - I believe this is an attempt to bully us into buying Blu-Ray. If you want your widescreen copy of movie "X" you'll now have to purchase our new HD player.

I hope SONY fails miserably with this Blu-Ray cousin of Beta, the Minidisc...
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I choo choo choose whichever will be backwards compatable.
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Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. But don't choose a formay until they get there act together. Or at least release an affordable player that handles both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD.
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I choo choo choose whichever will be backwards compatable.



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