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01-11-07 | 09:41 AM
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It's not currently part of anything on our current release schedule, but we'll probably roll it out sometime this year,'' Bishop said on Jan. 8.
in other words, it's not likely to happen.
"not currently part of anything", "probably", and "sometime this year" are non-statements.
Still though, if they do it, good for them.
01-11-07 | 09:46 AM
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For those interested, a refurb Sammy for $500.
http://www.secondact.biz/product/BDP...FShCYwodQQEe9w
use code 2ndbluray and it drops the price to $499.99
http://www.secondact.biz/product/BDP...FShCYwodQQEe9w
use code 2ndbluray and it drops the price to $499.99
01-11-07 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by matome
Not sure if this was from CES either so:
SONY PICTURES TO INCLUDE PORTABLE MOVIE FILES ON BLU-RAY DISCS
Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Corp.'s film studio will add a feature to its Blu-ray DVDs that allows copies of movies to be moved to laptops and other devices, as part of an effort to gain wider acceptance of the parent company's high-definition format.
Sony Pictures Entertainment will include portable files on Blu-Ray DVDs that can be transferred without a download, David Bishop, head of Sony's home entertainment unit, said in an interview this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Sony may add the feature this year, Bishop said.
``It's not currently part of anything on our current release schedule, but we'll probably roll it out sometime this year,'' Bishop said on Jan. 8.
SONY PICTURES TO INCLUDE PORTABLE MOVIE FILES ON BLU-RAY DISCS
Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Corp.'s film studio will add a feature to its Blu-ray DVDs that allows copies of movies to be moved to laptops and other devices, as part of an effort to gain wider acceptance of the parent company's high-definition format.
Sony Pictures Entertainment will include portable files on Blu-Ray DVDs that can be transferred without a download, David Bishop, head of Sony's home entertainment unit, said in an interview this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Sony may add the feature this year, Bishop said.
``It's not currently part of anything on our current release schedule, but we'll probably roll it out sometime this year,'' Bishop said on Jan. 8.
01-11-07 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
Well to access this, you would need a computer with a BD drive, which is prohibitively expensive, so the "wider acceptance" statement is form without substance, par for course with the BDA.
This kinda got me excited, actually. If they do, in fact, implement this, and if it is downloadable to the Playstation line, this might be really cool.
For example, if they offered the same movie in a much lower quality and smaller size file that I could transfer to my PSP (when I get one!) this would be awesome!
01-11-07 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LivingINClip
This may be a stupid question, but I don't want to read all 13 pages of this thread.... When can the general public expect a $400 dollar Blu-Ray player? I am goin' to buy the HD DVD addon for the 360 tommorw, but I also want to eventually invest in a Blu-Ray player. I know right now the cheapest one is a PS3, but I really dislike Sony in general (don't want to get into that debate.. 
), so I would like to avoid the PS3 and just buy a stand alone Blu-Ray player in the near future.
), so I would like to avoid the PS3 and just buy a stand alone Blu-Ray player in the near future.You kinda can get one right now;
Go to Sonystyle.com and look down the page a little for the Sony credit card. You will see they are advertising $100 rebate after your first purchase that is applied to your card. Get this card and buy a 20gig PS3 for $500. You will automatically see the $100 come off your bill several weeks later.
01-11-07 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by matome
That's basically the gist. You should be able to directly connect the PSP to the PS3 and do the transfer that way.
01-11-07 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gijon213
You kinda can get one right now;
Go to Sonystyle.com and look down the page a little for the Sony credit card. You will see they are advertising $100 rebate after your first purchase that is applied to your card. Get this card and buy a 20gig PS3 for $500. You will automatically see the $100 come off your bill several weeks later.
Go to Sonystyle.com and look down the page a little for the Sony credit card. You will see they are advertising $100 rebate after your first purchase that is applied to your card. Get this card and buy a 20gig PS3 for $500. You will automatically see the $100 come off your bill several weeks later.
01-11-07 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by matome
That's basically the gist. You should be able to directly connect the PSP to the PS3 and do the transfer that way.
This is not a real benefit to only but a small number of potential HD adopters.
01-11-07 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
And that is how I'll be getting a $500 PS3. Looks like I won't have to wait until 2008 for a pricedrop.
01-11-07 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
I ain't opening up a credit card for a PS3. Is it really that desperate?
As a counterpoint, would you open up a Toshiba CC to save $100 on the A2? Same difference.
01-11-07 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
Well, the SonyStyle card has other rewards benefits to it besides the $100.
As a counterpoint, would you open up a Toshiba CC to save $100 on the A2? Same difference.
As a counterpoint, would you open up a Toshiba CC to save $100 on the A2? Same difference.
I wouldn't open up another credit card for any reason.
I have really good credit but I also had my identity stolen several years ago...so opening up any credit card is a bitch and a half.
01-11-07 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
And that is how I'll be getting a $500 PS3. Looks like I won't have to wait until 2008 for a pricedrop.
01-11-07 | 02:30 PM
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Again, that requires another add-on (the PSP).
This is not a real benefit to only but a small number of potential HD adopters.
This is not a real benefit to only but a small number of potential HD adopters.
01-11-07 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
I ain't opening up a credit card for a PS3. Is it really that desperate?
01-11-07 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Hell no.
I wouldn't open up another credit card for any reason.
I wouldn't open up another credit card for any reason.
01-11-07 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Hell no.
I wouldn't open up another credit card for any reason.
I have really good credit but I also had my identity stolen several years ago...so opening up any credit card is a bitch and a half.
I wouldn't open up another credit card for any reason.
I have really good credit but I also had my identity stolen several years ago...so opening up any credit card is a bitch and a half.
I mean, who the hell would want to be you?
01-11-07 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
And what's the interest rate on that card, 45%?
I'm sure it's high, but as with any rewards card, you shouldn't use it as a card that you carry a balance on.
01-11-07 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
And what's the interest rate on that card, 45%?
15.24% after that.
Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't carry a balance or if you are just using it to get the $100 off and pay it off in less than 12 months.
01-11-07 | 07:51 PM
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Yeah, just pay off the credit card every month and the interest rate isn't an issue.
I'm thinking on getting in on that Sony deal.
I'm thinking on getting in on that Sony deal.
01-12-07 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by gijon213
See, this makes much more sense then the stupid UMD movies they were releasing for the PSP. If I buy a movie, it is going to be the kind I can watch on my TV and then turn into an AVI that I can watch on my PSP. With this, Sony will definitely make me a buyer of BR.