Toshiba to Drop HD DVD

[xAgonyxScenex]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1468

The Hollywood Reporter is citing "reliable industry sources" as saying that Toshiba is on the verge of officially dropping its HD DVD format.

Though Toshiba denies that any such decision has been made, the just-published article in The Reporter points to "substantial" losses from each HD DVD player sold and a series of high-profile defections as key motivators for the company, with one unnamed source close to the HD DVD camp telling the Reporter that "an announcement is coming soon... it could be a matter of weeks."

Asked to respond to the report, Toshiba VP Jodi Sally reiterated her company's support of the HD DVD format. "Based on its technological advancements, we continue to believe HD DVD is the best format for consumers, given the value and consistent quality inherent in our player offerings," said Sally.

The exec went on to address "the market developments in the past month," saying only that "Toshiba will continue to study the market impact and the value proposition for consumers, particularly in light of our recent price reductions on all HD DVD players."

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awww poor Paramount...NOT! Though I guess they dont care. They got a nice $150 million check

[Bumblebee1983]

Oh wow.....just wow.....so soon?

*sniff*

And I only have three HD DVDs.



Maybe now blu ray will drop their prices?

[ScarCrow28]

yea but if HD DVD drops out, Paramount still has their check. And now they would be contract free to produce Blu Ray. So in the end they still made out on the whole thing.

[xAgonyxScenex]

yea but if HD DVD drops out, Paramount still has their check. And now they would be contract free to produce Blu Ray. So in the end they still made out on the whole thing.

which was the obvious plan from the start....which is why everyone was and is so pissed at them.

[Tobi]

Oh wow.....just wow.....so soon?

*sniff*

And I only have three HD DVDs.



Maybe now blu ray will drop their prices?

Without competition prices are going to go up, not down, current players will drop in price, or stay the same due to the new profile (and more expensive)players hitting stores in the upcoming months, like this panasonic.

http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/pa...ces-1372.shtml

The PS3 is not only the most robust Blu-Ray player out there (and future proof), it is also the best deal, and IMO it will be for another year.

[guitarded]

oh where is "ital50" now?....

[r-type]

Without competition prices are going to go up, not down, current players will drop in price, or stay the same due to the new profile (and more expensive)players hitting stores in the upcoming months, like this panasonic.

http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/pa...ces-1372.shtml

The PS3 is not only the most robust Blu-Ray player out there (and future proof), it is also the best deal, and IMO it will be for another year.

I would assume companies would still have to compete with themselves now that there is a format decided upon. (The enemy of my enemy type thing)

This just probably signals the end of incentives like 5 free discs of x format when you purchase x player.

[guitarded]

LOL..the only reason I bought a toshiba was to watch transformers in high def format

now with the news of being released on BR....well that's just prime!...GIGGIDY!

[guitarded]

Hey Sora! How much does the 150 " flat screen cost on Japan?

Makes my 46" Samsung look like a pocket tv

[Bumblebee1983]

LOL..the only reason I bought a toshiba was to watch transformers in high def format

now with the news of being released on BR....well that's just prime!...GIGGIDY!

That's the only reason I bought high def. Now it'll be the only reason I buy blu ray.

Hey Sora! How much does the 150 " flat screen cost on Japan?

Makes my 46" Samsung look like a pocket tv

Fascinating how big these tvs are getting, huh? Soon, you'll be able to have an IMAX screen in your room!

[xAgonyxScenex]

i almost bought the xbox hd-dvd add on for transformers...then i realized it would be a giant waste of money, and i knew blu ray would win out. Something I realized back in August, which is why i bought my ps3

[guitarded]

I have a ps3 as well. I like to waste money, what can I say

[Bumblebee1983]

I have a ps3 as well. I like to waste money, what can I say

"You mock me once, never do it again!"

Don't know why that came to mind.

Oh yeah, cuz you MOCK me!!!!

I only had my dad buy me an HD DVD player for TF. That's all. And it looks fuckin' sweet on a 52" LCD HDTV.

Screw plasma. It ain't as good.

[guitarded]

Fascinating how big these tvs are getting, huh? Soon, you'll be able to have an IMAX screen in your room!

That would be killer!! I'd build a room to make it all fit

The price jump in flatscreens is ridiculous. I stayed with a 46 inch lcd because 4 more inches was another $1200 or so.

I could have downgraded in quality for a larger tv....but it had to be 1080p

A lot of people prefer crt projectors because they can get better shades of black....but these lcd's are getting better all the time

[Bumblebee1983]

That would be killer!! I'd build a room to make it all fit

The price jump in flatscreens is ridiculous. I stayed with a 46 inch lcd because 4 more inches was another $1200 or so.

I could have downgraded in quality for a larger tv....but it had to be 1080p

A lot of people prefer crt projectors because they can get better shades of black....but these lcd's are getting better all the time

I'd so have to have a HUGE room for that.

Dedicated just for that. Yup. With posters, and soundproofing.

I can dream, right? Right?

[guitarded]

"You mock me once, never do it again!"

Don't know why that came to mind.

Oh yeah, cuz you MOCK me!!!!

I only had my dad buy me an HD DVD player for TF. That's all. And it looks fuckin' sweet on a 52" LCD HDTV.

Screw plasma. It ain't as good.

I'd never buy plasma....

[guitarded]

I'd so have to have a HUGE room for that.

Dedicated just for that. Yup. With posters, and soundproofing.

I can dream, right? Right?

fuckin A chica...fuckin A!

[Bumblebee1983]

Yeah, after seeing an LCD next to a Plasma, it ain't as good.

I spit on plasma! POOEY!

[Bumblebee1983]

fuckin A chica...fuckin A!

Ahh, maybe one day....once I get a better job and all.

[guitarded]

What kind do you have?

PS3 is awesome with 1080p and hdmi cable

[Bumblebee1983]

What kind do you have?

PS3 is awesome with 1080p and hdmi cable

What kind of TV?

A samsung 52" LCD HDTV. 1080p I believe. (It's actually my boyfriend's father's, but I watch a lot of movies on it...)

But damn it's sweet.

[guitarded]

Samsung puts out a great picture, That's what I love about mine. Compared to all the tv's in the store, it had the best picture...no differences when watching it from angles


...now there's this Bravia xbr i've been checkin out.....

[sora]

Now confirmed on the front page of newspapers.

Hey Sora! How much does the 150 " flat screen cost on Japan?
Makes my 46" Samsung look like a pocket tv

Plasma 150" flat screen costs about 600 million JPY (5.5 million USD).

[guitarded]

jeepers ....I'll have to wait until its outdated to get one

[r-type]

Now confirmed on the front page of newspapers.




Plasma 150" flat screen costs about 600 million JPY (5.5 million USD).

I'll take 2 please.