I dont know how you guys figured out that hd dvd will win the format war. Except for hardware prices, all indicators are pointing blu-ray for the longest time. Software sales, widest industry support, more future-proof format and 90% dominance in Japanese market and global majority in favor of blu (eg. Malaysia?).

With WB turn blu, we have 70:30 film content in blu.

Dont get me wrong, I have both HD DVD and Blu-ray player.

Its the format thats future proof, not the player. Nobody said WB took money, and if so, lets talk Paramount. And what about Sony losing money with every PS3 sold? I don't see the relation with the better format.
Please tell which studio romoured to be going neutral. Millions HD-DVD player??? Last I read was 700,000 region. Dude, r u ok??

Dude, tell us how it goes with Paramount and apparently u alleged it in your posting abt WB with sums of money exclusivity. U called it black, I said its the same. So its moot point. Please dont even compare Christmas sales, pricier blu-ray player outsold HD-DVD. Please read up. This was one of many major factors WB took into consideration. Again moot point.

I was not EXCITED abt the rumour. I'M only EXCITED WHERE U GET THAT FROM or are u just making up??

Dude, im just educating him - not to be sour grapes

I'm just SO EXCITED where he gets the rumours from and what studios were mention.

g5sim,

The replication cost will eventually come down. But that's not the whole point. Considering the hidef market after replacing dvd as the mainstream media content, its next to nothing. WB did not bite any candy dangled in front of them. They are more to lose if they sided with the wrong camp.

What was worrying that sales of DVD dropped despite strong box-office showings. Sales of DVDs has a strong relation how well it does in box office. Recent sales data of DVD has been contradicting with performances in box office. It was worrying.

It has come to light, many held off DVD purchases to sit out the format war. They wanted to buy the movie in hidef, once and for all, but since there is no clear choice, they waited.

Also, those had already decided to go hidef route anyhow, also sitting out until the dust settles.

This confusion is killing both SD DVD and HD.

g5sim, I hope you can appreciate the fact that standalone hidef players has come down dramatically. Toshiba's entry player was selling for USD99. I dont think u can say its expensive. HiDef titiles now are previously price held by DVDs. So its not expensive either. Regarding other movie options that is debatable and trusting media in regards to purchasing DVD, I really lost u there. I never considered media to be my purchasing decision. Kindly enlighten me in this matter. Share me with your thoughts.

I do agree HDDVD is evolutionary product and BD being a revolutionary product short of gold.

I believe Toshiba and Microsoft did the best they could to sway things their side. I won't think they were over confident. It's just that the majority of the industry knows best.

Regarding, WB bit the carrot, I don't think hyprocrisy is the part of the evaluation.

erm.. So you don't watch movies by FOX? U dont watch Star Wars?? How is that related to purchasing DVDs? Dude u make me laugh.

USD99 Toshiba HD DVD players is only 1080i. I dont see any difference from your reasoning. Dude, u make me laugh.

Please don't get too emotional about this.

Im amazed how many non related excuses people can come up with. He brought up higher priced BD players as an inferior thing, still majority is going blu. I don't know what kind of point he is trying to make, this is really suicidal attempt from his part.

Dude, u are contradicting yourself

Yeah you are right abt FOX and its media. But how is that related to you buying movies? Kindly educate me.

Simple question, do you watch Star Wars? Yes/No.

Yeah i Dont see why you want to trust the media in order to Buy DVDs. And vice versa.

You alleged BD players are expensive still majority favour BD.

Regarding 1080i/1080p, u said people dont need it and just waste of money. Are you in the correct forum, i think u should be in SD DVD forum. We are here talking HIGH DEFINITION

And I dont want to be harsh to you, you might be just kid, but let me tell you a little secret - HD DVD just didnt sell well although they had Transformers and Bourne Ultimatum on their side. They just didnt sell that well with their much cheaper HDDVD players compared to more EXPENSIVE BD player. '300' a dual format title had been out-blued by BD. The only good thing abt HDDVD are the features (PIP, extras, interactive, etc.) and cheaper players. And still they are out-blued. You have to understand, all business no matter what, are in to make money. Consumers and the industry wants a viable format to have a long life span for their investments.

If you could start to think why is this happening.... All your worries and anxiety right now is soothed

Dude, I'm still waiting for your 'rumour' about which studio was thinking of switching over to HD DVD?
Can u come up with an answer and substantiate it?
Regarding keeping education to myself, I'm sorry I'm not selfish like you.

Ignorance is Bliss

And hey ferricide, the following link will get you excited and maybe u can start learning if you alleged that I'm educating, if I do, mainly because I'm willing to accept things:

Ferricide's Education

This post has been edited by craven dusk: Jan 7 2008, 08:56 PM

If you guys seriously read, I have stopped conversing with g5sim. If you seriously read, you will see ferricide wants to spread falsehood. If you seriously, Xenofreak is cool. If you seriously read, Ferricide has not answer and substantiate a rumour about 2 studios switching side to HD DVD?

If you read carefully, there is no insult unless somebody wants to be funny with spreading falsehood. Like i said, ignorance is bliss.

Yeah better buy fast before they got folded

Dear friends of Low Yat,

If you think Blu-ray is not taking. Then please go ahead and plunge with HD-DVD purchase. Simple as that or stay on the fences. Easy choice. For me, I want to save money and not waste more zero return on investment. I had gone Blu-Ray. With the information we have now, please be rational.

HD DVD diehard fan spotted LOL
Ferricide, I'm still waiting for the 2 studios you read somewhere talkin to of switching to HD-DVD rumour? Please link. I beg of you. Can you? Can you? Or do you mean New Line & HBO?

Silencer, you are cool. I share the same believe. I'm not a diehard BD fan. I have 5 BDs so far and 4 HD DVDs. I'm a fan of High Definition.

I'm here because ferricide spread alot of falsehood about promising prospects about HD DVD. Potently misleading. Of all that Ferricide indicated, he read an internet rumour about 2 studios about to switch sides right after Warner decided - circa jan 4.

So I'm just so excited, he thinks I am though, with the name of studios and the link.

Ferricide has to be responsible for his own words. He thinks by simply saying things, he won't be accountable. Is he the new Mr. Lingam?

why ar? This is blesphemy. LOL

Dude, how much you bought HD DVD player for? And what HD-DVD player you are watching with?

Mr. Rawk, it is expensive for many people, not just you.
I'm just curious how much you bought your Xobx360 and HD DVD add on?