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post Jan 13 2007, 10:22 AM, updated 19y ago

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Well known porn movie producer said they are forced to use HD-DVD because Sony has prohibited xxx-rated movies to be released in Blu-ray format.

source: http://www.sgknox.com/2007/01/11/no-porn-on-blu-ray/

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People are going to buy only one player for their homes. And it's probably the format that is going to be most widely used. I'm thinking the decision to buy these players will come from a significant percentage of young men.

Sony's going to lose this format war again, just like betamax vs VHS. They haven't learnt from their mistake. People are going to be people. It's not so much that porn will be excluded, it's more like the perception that there is going to be less titles available. This is going to affect PS3 sales.
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nothing to be worried, you can always convert them back from HD-DVD to Blue-Ray rclxm9.gif

http://www.blu-ray.com/faq/
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luckily for us we can use BT and Ares to dwl mega_shok.gif
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post Jan 13 2007, 12:22 PM

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Haven't you heard........ manufacturers are releasing dual format players..........
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post Jan 13 2007, 01:22 PM

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Im going with sony on this, good move.
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post Jan 13 2007, 06:10 PM

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Dual Format Player will only increase the cost la. I dun prefer this to happen, i hope we can stick to one.
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NO JAV ??? impossible......
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QUOTE(redken @ Jan 13 2007, 09:10 PM)
Dual Format Player will only increase the cost la. I dun prefer this to happen, i hope we can stick to one.
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Well getting one of those HD DVD/Blu-Ray players are already mega expensive by itself...... I don't think its much of a problem paying a little more to enjoy both......... plus, dual format players doesn't increase production cost significantly :/
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QUOTE(psyhun @ Jan 14 2007, 12:28 PM)
Well getting one of those HD DVD/Blu-Ray players are already mega expensive by itself...... I don't think its much of a problem paying a little more to enjoy both......... plus, dual format players doesn't increase production cost significantly :/
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Define significant? RM1? RM100? It's not even out there in the market and u have already label it insignificant. How can u justify this? I reckon at least a price increment of 30 - 50%.
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post Jan 14 2007, 09:00 PM

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LG launching one in Feb.But the price is damn expensive man. $1199!
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QUOTE(saiga @ Jan 14 2007, 09:00 PM)
LG launching one in Feb.But the price is damn expensive man. $1199!
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post Jan 15 2007, 12:04 AM

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Don't Blu-Ray already have japanese porn on it?

Also HD-DVD is nowhere in sight in Japan. Blu Ray already won there.
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QUOTE(Ginryu @ Jan 15 2007, 12:04 AM)
Don't Blu-Ray already have japanese porn on it?

Also HD-DVD is nowhere in sight in Japan. Blu Ray already won there.
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Really? But Glayz only release their vids on HD-DVD. tongue.gif
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I have read that the reason why Sony is banning porn on Blu-Ray is the fact that the PS3 console uses the Blu-Ray format. Sony does not want litigious parents to sue Sony over children watching pR0N on their kiddy game console. This is odd given that there will be a HD DVD player for the XBox 360.

Another reason (which I think is more accurate) seems to be that HD DVD is cheaper and easier to manufacture for the porn companies.

CES 2007: HD DVD versus Blu-ray - The porn industry says HD DVD

The thing about porn tipping the balance in the battle between Betamax Vs. VHS is more of an urban myth than reality. The early Betamax tapes (the old L500) could only hold 1 hour of play whereas the standard VHS tape could easily record 2 hrs - hence most porn makers opted for VHS since the majority of their blue movies library was >1hr.

Personally, I will opt for the format that has less restrictive region coding (Malaysia is in the same Blu-Ray coding as Japan/USA - yahoo!) and I will have to wait and see how crazy the DRM restrictions are.



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QUOTE(ubvmadman @ Jan 15 2007, 12:52 AM)
I have read that the reason why Sony is banning porn on Blu-Ray is the fact that the PS3 console uses the Blu-Ray format. Sony does not want litigious parents to sue Sony over children watching pR0N on their kiddy game console. This is odd given that there will be a HD DVD player for the XBox 360.

Another reason (which I think is more accurate) seems to be that HD DVD is cheaper and easier to manufacture for the porn companies.
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You are correct that some p0rn studios are reluctant to put their vids on BD because of PS3. Currently >95% Blu-ray players are PS3. Although the average age of gamers are now 33yo, parents still buy gaming consoles for their children. HD DVD players are 50% XBox Add On and 50% standalone players. XBox 360 do not come with the Add On, only those who wish to experience HD (what ever the content might be) would buy the add on.

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QUOTE(ubhm @ Jan 13 2007, 01:22 PM)
Im going with sony on this, good move.
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Remember that if they are willing 'censor' contents, the way they are doing now, they would not have problem doing 'censorship' on other contents.
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format war ended? far from it

hello bt porn
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new experience watching porn.
using a magnifying glass drool.gif laugh.gif doh.gif

wait.. im not suppose to discuss this.
im under age laugh.gif

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QUOTE(MR.Shiney @ Jan 15 2007, 02:04 PM)
new experience watching porn.
using a magnifying glass drool.gif laugh.gif  doh.gif

wait.. im not suppose to discuss this.
im under age laugh.gif

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aiyaa.. i thought of blu-ray is a media disc format.. now sony is controlling the media format.. WTF?? it would bring a big lose to sony.
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QUOTE(Mgsrulz @ Jan 15 2007, 04:34 PM)
apeh...people standard 4/5 dah tengok... where've you been?
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Adult Content Confirmed to Appear on Blu-ray, HD DVD

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Vivid Entertainment set the record straight about the adult entertainment industry and HD format wars


Reports came in last week from Heise (English report) claiming that the adult entertainment industry has chosen HD DVD as the format of choice. The aforementioned report, however, conflicted with a DailyTech interview with Vivid Entertainment Group founder Steven Hirsch where the exec stated his company plans on backing both high-definition formats.

DailyTech decided to clear the smoke surrounding the format war issue by speaking with Steven Hirsch on his plans for both high-definition formats.

DailyTech was originally told that Vivid plans on supporting both formats, with the company's first Blu-ray and HD DVD release on March 28, 2006 to be Debbie Does Dallas...Again, which conflicted with the original Heise report.


When asked if there would be any content or quality differences between the releases, we were told that "the quality of the two releases should be the same. We believe, however, that Vivid is not only the first to offer a movie in both HD DVD and Blu-ray formats, but also the first to offer in these formats with multiple angle options."

However, not all of what Heise printed is invalid.  Hirsch did note that Vivid has encountered hurdles while producing adult entertainment for Blu-ray more so than HD DVD.


"Sony is not giving any assistance in the authoring or replication of adult content on Blu-ray," said Hirsch. "Sony is somehow trying to keep away such material from the format, which I think is a mistake."

Without Sony's help, Vivid had to find authoring and replication facilities on its own. Hirsch added that Sony puts restrictions on all Blu-ray manufacturing facilities that produce Disney titles disallowing them from making adult content. By comparison, the manufacturing process for Vivid's HD DVD adult titles is much easier as it is able to make use of existing facilities.

Adult content on Blu-ray Disc format may appear in greater numbers once there are more production facilities available. "Part of the problem [with Blu-ray] is that it's a new format," Hirsch said. "There are very few replicators right now."

While other adult video companies such as Digital Playground have decided to go ahead with HD DVD first, Hirsch expressed optimism for the Blu-ray format. "It seems to me that Blu-ray has the momentum right now, due to the release of the PlayStation 3 adding a lot more players to the market," he figured, though Vivid plans to offer all its high-definition films in both formats.

A comment to Gizmodo from Marty Gordon, Vice Chair of the Blu-ray Disc Association, reinforces our findings of adult content on Blu-ray. "There is not a prohibition against adult content," said Gordon. "The BDA is an open organization that welcomes the participation of all companies interested in using and supporting the format, including those that represent the full spectrum of genres in the content industry."

Although North America may still be waiting for adult movies on Blu-ray, Japan has been enjoying mature content on the new optical format since late 2006. Blog site WesleyTech found that Japanese adult films studio GLAY'z released one if its first Blu-ray titles last December.

Eyes are on the adult entertainment industry for its choice in format for good reason. The existence of adult films on VHS is credited as one of the main reasons for the format's victory over Betamax. While the influence of adult content is undeniable, to declare one format the clear winner over the other would at this point be premature.


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Article dated January the 16th 2007.

Now, will the naysayers, disbelievers, and rabid HD-DVD fanboys please shut the fcuk up.
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jan 22 2007, 04:31 AM)
Adult Content Confirmed to Appear on Blu-ray, HD DVD
Article dated January the 16th 2007.

Now, will the naysayers, disbelievers, and rabid HD-DVD fanboys please shut the fcuk up.
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havent you noticed? P0rns are already out in the Japanese market in the form of Blu-ray.

what is your problem with HD DVD anyway sweat.gif sweat.gif
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jan 22 2007, 04:31 AM)


Now, will the naysayers, disbelievers, and rabid HD-DVD fanboys please shut the fcuk up.
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alamak ko ni POYO betol la.Nak fcuk up kan orang pulak.Macam la bagus sangat!!! doh.gif

dari thread nintendo sampai ke sini, ni la keje ko.MEMAKI orang jer....


p/s : just because of some "knowledge" you got from INTERNET it dosen't mean u are an expert! whistling.gif
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QUOTE(saiga @ Jan 22 2007, 08:25 AM)
alamak ko ni POYO betol la.Nak fcuk up kan orang pulak.Macam la bagus sangat!!!  doh.gif

dari thread nintendo sampai ke sini, ni la keje ko.MEMAKI orang jer....
p/s : just because of some "knowledge" you got from INTERNET it dosen't mean u are  an expert!  whistling.gif
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Does it concern you at all, I mean that his statement isn't directed at you. If you have any personal vendatta against string, please find a more suitable channel (like a PM or something).

Now to steer it back on topic:

QUOTE(g5sim @ Jan 22 2007, 05:25 AM)
havent you noticed? P0rns are already out in the Japanese market in the form of Blu-ray.

what is your problem with HD DVD anyway  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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lol laugh.gif even UMDs have p0rns.... whistling.gif

And no one likes a rabid fanboy. Either Nintendo fanboy, Sony fanboy or Microsoft fanboy, If they making posts like "Wii60 is the sux0rs, (insert console/handheld name here) rules 4ever" everywhere, even I will hate them. I think String's statements is directed at that kind of people. smile.gif

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QUOTE(saiga @ Jan 22 2007, 08:25 AM)
p/s : just because of some "knowledge" you got from INTERNET it dosen't mean u are  an expert!  whistling.gif
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at least he did his homework icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(g5sim @ Jan 22 2007, 05:25 AM)
havent you noticed? P0rns are already out in the Japanese market in the form of Blu-ray.

what is your problem with HD DVD anyway  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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Yup, Glayz have just started releasing its videos on BD format since last month. It's not the problem with HDDVD, more like problem with fanboys and Sony-haters. tongue.gif
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QUOTE(eone @ Jan 22 2007, 11:11 AM)
at least he did his homework  icon_rolleyes.gif
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this forum not "internet" meh? doh.gif

nway,i NEVER against string opinion. just not nice to write the FCUK UP word here.

if any forumner here give wrong info,we all can help correct it.no need to slam anybody.

p/s : if you (anybody) still insist to use this FCUK word,PLEASE USE PM whistling.gif




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Didnt direct it to anyone in particular, so if you feel offended, then you're a part of the "naysayers, disbelievers and HD-DVD rabid fanboys".

I have absolutely no problems with HD-DVDs, heck in fact o've owned more HD-DVDs in my collections than Blurays. What's your stance on this? At least i picked a stand....


And saiga, what's your problem? Was i addressing you? Was the post even directed at you? Since when were you nomiated to be the moral police around here? Were you even reading the post i wrote? Was the post even directed at anyone in particular in here? If you feel that the post is directed at you, then you're a part of the problem as well. So...are you a rabid HD-DVD fanboy? Or perhaps a naysayer or disbeliever? Did i murdered your beloved for you to flare up like this? Dont shoot the messenger, i only bring the news....and if you dont like what i posted, what are your contribution in this thread, other than being a moral police? whistling.gif rolleyes.gif

And oh, your last post , saiga? You know dayung sampan? First you paddle one way, then you paddle the other......no wonder you're getting absolutely nowhere with your brilliant posts. laugh.gif

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kakakakkaka, im beginning to like LYN biggrin.gif
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to think porn can bring about this kind of a fight... laugh.gif
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what is FCUK?
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what is FCUK?
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http://www.fcuk.com/

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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jan 22 2007, 02:51 PM)
Didnt direct it to anyone in particular, so if you feel offended, then you're a part of the "naysayers, disbelievers and HD-DVD rabid fanboys".

I have absolutely no problems with HD-DVDs, heck in fact o've owned more HD-DVDs in my collections than Blurays. What's your stance on this? At least i picked a stand....
And saiga, what's your problem? Was i addressing you? Was the post even directed at you? Since when were you nomiated to be the moral police around here? Were you even reading the post i wrote? Was the post even directed at anyone in particular in here? If you feel that the post is directed at you, then you're a part of the problem as well. So...are you a rabid HD-DVD fanboy? Or perhaps a naysayer or disbeliever? Did i murdered your beloved for you to flare up like this? Dont shoot the messenger, i only bring the news....and if you dont like what i posted, what are your contribution in this thread, other than being a moral police? whistling.gif rolleyes.gif

And oh, your last post , saiga? You know dayung sampan? First you paddle one way, then you paddle the other......no wonder you're getting absolutely nowhere with your brilliant posts. laugh.gif
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Me? I'am PROUD AHEM fanboy whistling.gif .

dayung sampan? dayung kanu pun aku tau la brows.gif ... ini la perangai orang BODOH SOMBONG. kene tegur tak boleh.klu tegur pasal bende2 HD dia kater kite fanboy,kalau tegur pasal ayat post dia cam sial dia cakap kite jadik morale police lak.lantak la ko labi.

harap je keje pro, PERANGAI langsng xpro.

p/s : teror gak skill copy and paste ko dari internet rclxms.gif

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QUOTE(Mgsrulz @ Jan 22 2007, 04:46 PM)
to think porn can bring about this kind of a fight... laugh.gif
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QUOTE(saiga @ Jan 22 2007, 07:24 PM)
at least porn better than Wii  whistling.gif
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tak tentu pasal wii kena.. sweat.gif
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We DO NOT need forum trollz guys. Please contribue to the ACTUAL discussion or leave this thread alone.

Anyway. Why this thread is in the Console Couch in the first place. Bluray is not about ALL of PS3 and PS3 is not all about Bluray. Same with XBox360 and HD-DVD. rclxub.gif
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QUOTE(saiga @ Jan 22 2007, 07:20 PM)
Me? I'am PROUD AHEM fanboy  whistling.gif .

dayung sampan? dayung kanu pun aku tau la  brows.gif ... ini la perangai orang BODOH SOMBONG. kene tegur tak boleh.klu tegur pasal bende2 HD dia kater kite fanboy,kalau tegur pasal ayat post dia cam sial dia cakap kite jadik morale police lak.lantak la ko labi.

harap je keje pro, PERANGAI langsng xpro.

p/s : teror gak skill copy and paste ko dari internet  rclxms.gif
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Congratulations! You've just become the very example of that phrase forum denizens have been exemplifying not to become upon: a forum troll.

Look around you la mat, see what's going on? If i were you, i'd take my leave while im waaaaayy ahead, before you embarass yourself further. Nobody wants to talk about your grouse against me, this thread is about Porn and its chosen next-gen format. If you have nothing else to add, there's the door.

If you want a genuine article from ME, rather than cut and paste from a reputable source, would you consider me a reputable source then? Maybe you've been reading too much from your Harakah and consider THAT your reputable source! laugh.gif whistling.gif Sure, i can make it to look like an article, but i'd think people want to cut to chase and get to the point, which is why i posted the article point blank. You? You went to your self-appointed moral police status POINT BLANK! laugh.gif And oh, it's moral police , not morale police, by the way. wink.gif

Proud AHEM fanboy......how sad. shakehead.gif

P/s: If you still dont get what i meant by that "dayung sampan" comment, i guess forum trolls go get their education while procrastinating in the cave, a.k.a home education! laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

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@ stringfellow:

Trolls....just ignore them. I pretty envy of you actually, a lot of people actually examine your post one by one, then attack when they smell a chance. biggrin.gif biggrin.gif I wish I have bunch of trollz following me around. tongue.gif tongue.gif

I have to steer it back on topic......again. cry.gif

Do anyone buy original p0rn disc in the first place. If no, there're no point (for Malaysian) of discussing this any longer.
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@ Prime,

Which is what i have been stating all along, i have forum paparazzis following me around , hounding every word that i type in here. And then, they come back saying that me imagining things and thinking "what, you think you so great people want to read everything you say haaa?" Whatever, it's pretty sad that people depend on my posts for their measure of entertainment in their life. icon_rolleyes.gif

As for the importance of porn, during the VHS versus Betamax days, the porn industry plays a huge role of deciding which format wins. Adult movie industry drives the adoption of VHS tapes and VCRs.

http://www.lostremote.com/2007/01/13/dvd-f...-film-industry/

Which is why their decision on which format to choose from is closely scrutinized upon.
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jan 22 2007, 08:48 PM)
As for the importance of porn, during the VHS versus Betamax days, the porn industry plays a huge role of deciding which format wins. Adult movie industry drives the adoption of VHS tapes and VCRs.

http://www.lostremote.com/2007/01/13/dvd-f...-film-industry/

Which is why their decision on which format to choose from is closely scrutinized upon.
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QUOTE(Pr1me_Minister @ Jan 22 2007, 08:37 PM)

If no, there're no point (for Malaysian) of discussing this any longer.
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Internet usage isn't very wide during the VHS vs Betamax era. Does the adult entertainment still have major influence on format wars in this age?

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Yet to be seen i guess. You'll have to do a survey among adult populace whether they prefer downloadable porn or hardcopy coprn. then you also need to check with them if they want high definition porn, for those moments of pore-popping clarity of ......err.....certain body parts. tongue.gif

Truth is these days, both parties from the HD-DVD and Bluray camp will draw upon anything, even the significant of the porn industry choosing their format, to draw conclusion that they have won the war. Me? I let others bicker and fight while im enjoying both. Why enjoy one wife, when you can have a wife and a mistress? tongue.gif
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jan 22 2007, 09:07 PM)
Why enjoy one wife, when you can have a wife and a mistress? tongue.gif
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Believe it or not, it's the Bluray. HD-DVD is the wife, more steadfast, and looks future-bright. Bluray is all hard and fast, but fun in bed. tongue.gif

Either way, both these formats are my b****es, why choose when you can have both? wink.gif
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post Jan 23 2007, 01:29 AM

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haiz, if only i got lots of money like u, then only i can opt for both.
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post Jan 23 2007, 02:41 AM

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It's perfectly okay to choose one format and stick with it, as long as you do recognize that there are an audience for the other opposing format as well. All this blind-worshipping one single format and hoping the other format dies are just senseless.
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post Jan 23 2007, 10:48 AM

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QUOTE(Pr1me_Minister @ Jan 22 2007, 08:37 PM)
Do anyone buy original p0rn disc in the first place. If no, there're no point (for Malaysian) of discussing this any longer.
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Last time got some few shop selling it. Nowadays NO..hmm..go download lor. I need more space tongue.gif laugh.gif
QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jan 23 2007, 12:28 AM)
Believe it or not, it's the Bluray. HD-DVD is the wife, more steadfast, and looks future-bright. Bluray is all hard and fast, but fun in bed. tongue.gif

Either way, both these formats are my b****es, why choose when you can have both? wink.gif
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Everything is possible to u la bro string. envy u so much blush.gif

This post has been edited by fair-pley: Jan 23 2007, 10:50 AM
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post Jan 23 2007, 12:04 PM

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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jan 23 2007, 02:41 AM)
It's perfectly okay to choose one format and stick with it, as long as you do recognize that there are an audience for the other opposing format as well. All this blind-worshipping one single format and hoping the other format dies are just senseless.
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yupe .. there are going to here for a long long time ... some is even predicting that we will have DVDR- and DVDR+ scenario. If one cant wait that long, then so be it lah tongue.gif
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post Jan 23 2007, 11:12 PM

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wooohoo fanboys fighting over porn!
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post Jan 24 2007, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(jcheong @ Jan 23 2007, 11:12 PM)
wooohoo fanboys fighting over porn!
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post Feb 7 2007, 02:58 PM

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I'd like to mention that the story about Porn being a big cause in the win of VHS over Betamax wars is myth. Nice story but it was created after the fact (after Betamax has already lost). The real cause of the Betamax loss is actually technical - Sony opted for better picture quality at the expense of playing time. Betamax L500 tape = 1 hour only; whereas VHS in deference to American habits of taping long football games had an option to go up to 4 hours (EP play). The standard VHS tape came in 2 hours record time whereas the Betamax L500 was only 1 hour.

Most standard movies in the 80's were less than 2 hours but more than 1 hour. Likewise porn movies - apart from the 8mm shorts - the majority of the pron library could not fit into Betamax tapes (remember this was in the early days before Betamax came out with longer tapes). The majority of the pre-recorded market for movies opted for VHS (as did the porn industry). The other major blow was the fact that consumers wanted to tape shows longer than 1 hour, so they bought VHS.

By the time the dust settled, Betamax was dead, someone noticed that ALL porn movies was on VHS and took that as a fact that Porn helped the VHS win. The porn industry (as a self important gesture) threw in a few tid-bits about how Sony was rude to them when they asked for a Beta license. Voila - myth was born that porn helped VHS beat Betamax. In actuality other factors were far more significant in the war, like playing/recording time, price and giving the consumers what the wanted (not what the manufacturer decided - quality vs play time).

The truth of the matter is, at best Porn just added more kerosene to the fire that was burning Betamax in the war. It wasn't a major deciding factor but it sure did help - it also made for a nice story hence the myth.

Now as for the present HD DVD vs Blu-Ray debate, the landscape has changed significantly since the 80's Beta vs VHS wars. I believe the internet is now THE major distribution system for porn (both pirates and legally (as in pay the pron producer)). Porn opting for HD DVD (debatable since there are news of Blu-Ray porn being made) may or may not be a factor in the wars.

Personally, I think the winner here will (personal crystal ball prediction) will be based on price and availability of discs. Too early yet until we see real players (not consoles) hit the market here and throughout the world.

This post has been edited by ubvmadman: Feb 7 2007, 03:25 PM
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