Blu-Ray Sneak Attack June 25th?
04-27-06 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by joshd2012
Its an interesting business plan, I just don't see it working out for Toshiba.
04-27-06 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by flashburn
Talk about obscure! There are probably only 3 people here on the forum who know who Mark is. 
04-27-06 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by flashburn
Talk about obscure! There are probably only 3 people here on the forum who know who Mark is.
04-27-06 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by joshd2012
Toshiba is banking on moving large quantities with rapid adoption of the new format to get their return on investment. That may be a bit unrealistic (at least I think so).
04-27-06 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy 345
What added features will the Pioneer model have to justify the extra $800. I am guessing higher audio capabilities. Pioneer is a rich mans Blu-Ray player while the Playstation 3 is a poor mans Blu-Ray player.
04-27-06 | 11:06 AM
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From: Blu-Ray: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Petition
Originally Posted by Spiky
Nope, nothing like that. The video and audio are pretty much exactly the same. the X adds RS232 connection, lighted remote, I think better construction, motorized front panel, couple other minor things. Unless you need the RS232 control, doesn't appear to be worth it.
He was asking the difference between the $1800 Pioneer and the $1000 Sony, not talking about the $800 Toshiba XA1 vs the Toshiba $500 A1.
04-27-06 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by joshd2012
Holy crossed wires Batman!
He was asking the difference between the $1800 Pioneer and the $1000 Sony, not talking about the $800 Toshiba XA1 vs the Toshiba $500 A1.
He was asking the difference between the $1800 Pioneer and the $1000 Sony, not talking about the $800 Toshiba XA1 vs the Toshiba $500 A1.
04-27-06 | 12:19 PM
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From: Blu-Ray: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Petition
Originally Posted by Jimmy 345
Actually between the Pioneer and Samgung. Both apparently being released on the same day but with $800 price difference. My view is the XA1 is a huge waste of money. If it doesn't add to the video and audio presentation its not worth an extra dime. I am wondering if Pioneers elite is a rip off like the XA1 or if it offers any extra features of genuine use.
