those blu-boys are PS3 owners. there millions of PS3 owners out there, many received the PS3 from their parents. they are corrupting every internet forum about hidef.

Go to the HD DVD threads if you want to hear the voices of HT enthusiasts

basically they are claiming all the craps that in real life doesnt matter to people to buy the BD players.

50GB ? hello !! check the amount of disk for the same title released by Warner
and yeah .. bit rate and PCM .. most of the blu boys are highlighting that now because most of their talking points were muted by current events I bet these are the same people that channel their PS3 audio to their tv speakers !!

let me know when they actually talk about something that matters to consumers.

i can highlight several items that are not good for consumers that HD DVD does not have though

BD+
Water mark - allows content owners to embed player serial numbers to the layer.
Region coding

there are plenty of blubois that can clap each others' hands !!

but anyhow there were few HD DVD bois acting the same too but i would not say the the number is near blubois. check the amount of bd forums and read their posts. and try to look for hd dvd forums and read their posts

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Added on September 13, 2007, 11:14 amamazon does not ship electrincal items internationally.

bhphoto does. and yes you need a step down converter

This post has been edited by g5sim: Sep 13 2007, 11:14 AM

welcome

Xbox 360 to get new HD DVD drive

http://www.pcw.co.uk/personal-computer-wor...-dvd-drive-2008

Microsoft will launch an updated HD DVD drive for the Xbox 360 in 2008, it said at its 25th hardware anniversary in London today.

Mark Bennett, Microsoft's European business development director for HD DVD, demonstrated the technology's advanced interactive features and pointed out that Paramount, Universal Studios and many Warner Brothers high definition titles are exclusive to HD DVD.

"The interactive features actually work on HD DVD whereas Blu-ray titles are six to nine months away from getting features that actually work," Bennett said, referring to Blu-ray's current inability to do picture in picture videos.

Bennett also said "there are more plans to incorporate HD DVD into the PC platform in the future."

The original Xbox360 HD DVD drive, which launched in November 2006, was fully compatible with Windows PCs and proved a hit for being the cheapest high definition drive on sale.

The event, which was celebrating Microsoft's 25th anniversary of making computer hardware, saw the software giant revive its PC gaming peripherals with a new sidewinder mouse and new ergonomic keyboards and mice.

There were also multi-coloured Xbox360 controllers and it said it would sell high definition download movie rentals over its Live service before Christmas in the UK - one of the first such services to hit these isles. Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but it demonstrated a 720p movie measuring 4GB costing 480 credits, which equates to about £4.

huh? order from Amazon and send where ? USA ? Amazon only send books and CD/DVD wordwide wor ?

aiyo .. how many times have to say, bhphotos.com ships to malaysia lah

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Added on September 30, 2007, 4:43 pmhttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/12836/Players_Recorders_HD_DVD_Players.html

This post has been edited by g5sim: Sep 30 2007, 04:43 PM

know still want to ask. dah tahu bertanya pula. meng zi ku wen

HD DVD just edged BD 1GB with their 51 triple layer disk officiallly approved by DVD Forum hehehehe

now all they need to do is to put 1 movie on the triple layer disk to kick BD in the head. and oh, makesure that it plays on every single HD DVD players on the planet too ofcourse, unlike the new FOX titles, Lusa and Fantastica 4 that wont play in half of the standalone BD players

http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6487214.html

OCT. 4 | A working group within the DVD Forum has approved the specification for a triple-layer 51GB HD DVD, confirmed a spokesperson for the North American HD DVD Promotion Group, opening the door for the format to be competitive with Blu-ray Disc's highest-capacity 50GB disc.

Replicators can now start producing 51GB HD DVD discs, which include three layers holding 17GB capacity each. Production should drive manufacturers to begin testing how existing HD DVD players and drives can playback such the new discs.

No studio has announced plans to release a 51GB HD DVD, which was first announced as a developing technology during January's CES. However, HD DVD backers will likely use the ability to create such high-capacity discs as ammunition in the format war.

Many Blu-ray supporters have pointed to their own 50GB BD releases as a competitive advantage to HD DVD, which to date has generated 15GB and 30GB discs. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's Oct. 30 BD release of Spider-Man 3 is among upcoming Blu-ray titles containing 50GB discs.

A20 1080p selling cheaper than A2/A3 MSRP $299. Amazon is now selling the A20 at $292

A2 - 1080i - similar to A3 - only that A3 is 3rd gen - therefor should be faster load time and cheaper built

A20 is 1080p and is similar to A30.

you may try A35 if you want too - analogue out put for non HDMI receiver and Anchor Bay video interlacer - good upconversion according to reports

A35 = $449 with 9 free HD DVDs in USA

October 16 is the USA launch date wait few more days .. by the time the raya break ends lah

This post has been edited by g5sim: Oct 14 2007, 05:00 AM

today is the day people !!

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Added on October 17, 2007, 6:13 amhttp://www.tvpredictions.com/island101607.htm


Island Fever 4 to Burn On HD DVD


One-time Blu-ray backer Digital Playground will release the film next week.
By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (October 16, 2007) -- Digital Playground, which is run by the one-name Joone, will release Island Fever 4 next week on HD DVD.

The launch is significant for two reasons:

1. Digital Playground was originally a Blu-ray supporter. 2. Despite numerous articles that it could decide the high-def disc format war, the adult industry has released less than 20 titles in either Blu-ray or HD DVD.

Island Fever 4 -- yes, the fourth film in the series -- will be released in HD DVD on October 23. Online sites are now selling it for around $40.


The girls of Island Fever 4.

A year ago, Digital Playground was all set to back Blu-ray with a slew of releases. However, Joone and other adult executives turned sour on the Sony-supported format when Sony-led production facilities offered little help in the replication process.

Sony denied that it was stiffing the adult industry, but the message came through.

Consequently, several adult studios said they would back HD DVD by default. Joone was quoted as saying he would support the format because it "was the only one available."

In the past 18 months, various newspaper and online publications have hinted that the adult industry could turn the tide in the format war, pointing to its influence over sales of Beta and VHS videotape players in the 1980s. (The adult industry sided with VHS.). But the format war and other issues have kept most titles off the market.

For those keeping score, Island Fever 4 was awarded the AVN 2007 "Best All-Girl Sex Scene."


This post has been edited by g5sim: Oct 17 2007, 06:13 AM

too funny

Kapit kah ? or Ulu Yam maybe ?

the xbox 360 HD DVD add on comes with 5 free HD DVD titles in several countries. The offer was started in US and was extended to several other countries. If can claim the 5 free disks if you have someone in the USA that is willing to help you

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Mic...es_Records/1093


'Transformers' HD DVD Smashes First-Week Sales Records


Paramount says first-week sales numbers for its HD DVD release of 'Transformers' top those of any other high-def disc released on either next gen format to date.

According to a just-issued press release from Paramount, the HD DVD edition of 'Transformers' sold over 100,000 units in its first day of release, and went on to sell an additional 90,000 units over next six days, making it the fastest and best-selling week one release on either high definition format, as well as the best selling HD DVD ever.


The standard-def version of 'Transformers' also made news, moving over 8.3 million units in its first week, and 4.5 million copies on day one, a new record for the year 2007.

The performance of the 'Transformers' DVD and HD DVD has demonstrated the phenomenal success of this global franchise," said Kelley Avery, president, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. "We're happy to be kicking off the fourth quarter with a title that clearly shows home entertainment releases are still an event that drives consumers into stores-which is a win for both content providers and retailers."

Paramount's HD DVD release of 'Transformers' last week came less than two months after the studio abruptly announced it would drop support of the Blu-ray format, and would release its next-gen titles on HD DVD exclusively. The studio reportedly received $150 million in exchange for its exclusivity.

Thanks to Michael for the tip!

lol lol that is RM3.5 cheaper. can get nasi tambah with ayam goreng at mamak stalls oredi

omg - mass sales of HD DVD player at $198 in USA.

Amazon.com
Circuit City
Wal-mart
Sears (Blackfriday = $169)

hope BHphotos.com will ship on that price too. I think Toshiba is going to announce the SRP drop of the A2 to just $199 this week

shhh - not yet. bhphotos.com - still >$230

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Added on October 31, 2007, 3:13 amwatttaaaa ! BD+ cracked !! less than a month after the inclusion created headache to so many people! now expect BD+ movies to flow into the net

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/format-war/blu+...-end-316852.php

This post has been edited by g5sim: Oct 31 2007, 03:13 AM

too funny:

Slysoft's statement implying that BD+ has already been broken

http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=892

AnyDVD goes AACS MKBv4