Warner drops HDDVD

*DeadMan* · 04-01-2008

http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsr...700383,00.html

**Kerry56** · 04-01-2008

This could be a crippling blow to HD DVD. Of the two competing formats, I always preferred HD DVD, since it has less drm, but I don't see them coming through this very well.

*Bob* · 05-01-2008

In the HD forums with same story........ i already see the same movies in both formats so i think eventually they all will be going that way. They will hurt themselves if they don't.

*coathi* · 05-01-2008

There has been rumors about this for a wile, looks like the rumors are true.

*THE C.* · 05-01-2008

I don't use any just for this reason, I just upconvert my dvd's to 720p is all I need and until HD-DVD loses all the porn industries then I know HDDVD will be here for many years yet!

*Quema34* · 05-01-2008

This whole switch reeks of something to me. Anyone that knows anything at all about Sony's recent history at the very least and the DRM on Blu-ray would have to chose HD-DVD. Unfortunately, it seems not only is the avg. consumer really confused still, but that the consumer in large part has no say (from appearances) in this 'war." I hope the consumer will start boning up on why Blu-ray isn't a good idea (from the two reasons I named), but with the great amount of apathy around, I don't know if that can be counted on.

*wazzy* · 05-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quema34

This whole switch reeks of something to me. Anyone that knows anything at all about Sony's recent history at the very least and the DRM on Blu-ray would have to chose HD-DVD. Unfortunately, it seems not only is the avg. consumer really confused still, but that the consumer in large part has no say (from appearances) in this 'war." I hope the consumer will start boning up on why Blu-ray isn't a good idea (from the two reasons I named), but with the great amount of apathy around, I don't know if that can be counted on.

I highly doubt anyone will really step up and make a stand for HD-DVD...for me, I shall just chill and not buy either until one is a clear victor...plain old DVD's are just fine with me.

*Quema34* · 05-01-2008

I think this is worth a read, although it doesn't appear it's been independently substantiated that I can tell. Unfortunately, it does fit Sony's SOP these days (see the internal link in the article about the alleged payoff to Warner Bros.). I personally believe it's very probable, although I'd give some good $$ to prove it (if I had it, that is).

*troy512* · 05-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by wazzy

I shall just chill and not buy either until one is a clear victor...plain old DVD's are just fine with me.

**platinumsword** · 06-01-2008

I would not be to worried over this. It's far from being over. You have to remember that there is absolutely no difference between these two technologies except that Blu-ray can store more. As far as the quality aspect is concerned it boils down to the time and cost restraints in re-mastering and the quality of the source they were working from.

*Quema34* · 06-01-2008

Well, thanks for putting it into a more proper perspective, Platinumsword. That is much appreciated.

*deanimator* · 09-01-2008

After Warner´s move, now (apparently) Paramount is looking for the way out of its HD contracts...

http://gizmodo.com/341983/hd-dvd-rea...ray+only-party

SonnyUnlocker · 09-01-2008

Hey, I love dvd, why change? Dvd is good enough for me, screw HDVD and Blueray! I might get a hdvd or a blue ray player or burner when they are at the price level dvd burners and blank dvds are now.

*_chef_* · 09-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonnyUnlocker

Hey, I love dvd, why change? Dvd is good enough for me, screw HDVD and Blueray! I might get a hdvd or a blue ray player or burner when they are at the price level dvd burners and blank dvds are now.

Have you ever seen HD material in action?
Then you would know why HD has its purpose.

**Jesterrace** · 09-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanimator

After Warner´s move, now (apparently) Paramount is looking for the way out of its HD contracts...

http://gizmodo.com/341983/hd-dvd-rea...ray+only-party

I'm not saying it won't happen but people seem to be missing the whole "rumor" clause in the article.

**Jesterrace** · 09-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

In the HD forums with same story........ i already see the same movies in both formats so i think eventually they all will be going that way. They will hurt themselves if they don't.

Can't. Blu-Ray would tank if that were the case. Think about it, both virtually offer the exact same thing, except that HD-DVD has a finalized interactive spec but costs significantly less.

*THE C.* · 10-01-2008

[QUOTE=Jesterrace;1973382]Can't. Blu-Ray would tank if that were the case. Think about it, both virtually offer the exact same thing, except that HD-DVD has a finalized interactive spec but costs significantly less.

But can you proove this?

04-01-2008	#1
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04-01-2008	#2
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05-01-2008	#5
THE C. MyCE Resident Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,515	Re: Warner drops HDDVD I don't use any just for this reason, I just upconvert my dvd's to 720p is all I need and until HD-DVD loses all the porn industries then I know HDDVD will be here for many years yet! __________________ Dell 17R, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Intel i5 Core (460M), Western Digtial 750GB (Scorpio Black) H.D., 8GB RAM (PC10700), 900p LED HD Display (1600x900) display, 1GB Nvidia Card, Hitachi GBW-10N 6x BD/CD/DVD-RW, SRS Premium Sound System! PC#2: Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebook, OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Intel Core 2 Duo T5450, 4GB (PC5300) RAM, 256MB ATI Video Card, 640GB Western Digital HD, PBDS DVD-+RW. Other Equipment: 1 Pioneer DVR-112D External Drive, 4 External Pioneer DVR-116D Drives, 1 CopyStar Duplicator With ASUS DVDE616A3 DVDRomDrive and 2 Pioneer DVR-116D mounted in it, Mapower enclosure with 2 1TB Western Digital H.D., Mapower enclosure with 2 750GB Seagate HD's, 1 Lacie 2TB 2Big Quadra unit, 8TB MediaSonic ProBox, 2 2TB Western Digital Element drives for backup, and Logitech Pro speaker system!

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05-01-2008	#6
Quema34 MyCE Resident Join Date: May 2005 Location: USS-Enterprise 1701-A--the finest starship ever Posts: 3,222	Re: Warner drops HDDVD This whole switch reeks of something to me. Anyone that knows anything at all about Sony's recent history at the very least and the DRM on Blu-ray would have to chose HD-DVD. Unfortunately, it seems not only is the avg. consumer really confused still, but that the consumer in large part has no say (from appearances) in this 'war." I hope the consumer will start boning up on why Blu-ray isn't a good idea (from the two reasons I named), but with the great amount of apathy around, I don't know if that can be counted on. __________________ "Sic vis pacem para bellum" "Lo único que vale en la vida es la pasión" "You sure you do not want to stay? You fight good for a tourist!" "Why do I feel like you truly see me, when others do not?" --Well, my horse likes you...!" "MY KIDS could teach YOU a thing or two, Johnny!!" "If the lie is big enough and told often enough, it will be believed."--Joseph Goebbels See what Geno888 is drooling over right now. I found Airhead's cookbook and all he did was edit my signature! Want to be better informed about good media, solving computer problems and DVD burner performance? Join CDFreaks by clicking here.

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Quema34 MyCE Resident Join Date: May 2005 Location: USS-Enterprise 1701-A--the finest starship ever Posts: 3,222	Re: Warner drops HDDVD I think this is worth a read, although it doesn't appear it's been independently substantiated that I can tell. Unfortunately, it does fit Sony's SOP these days (see the internal link in the article about the alleged payoff to Warner Bros.). I personally believe it's very probable, although I'd give some good $$ to prove it (if I had it, that is). __________________ "Sic vis pacem para bellum" "Lo único que vale en la vida es la pasión" "You sure you do not want to stay? You fight good for a tourist!" "Why do I feel like you truly see me, when others do not?" --Well, my horse likes you...!" "MY KIDS could teach YOU a thing or two, Johnny!!" "If the lie is big enough and told often enough, it will be believed."--Joseph Goebbels See what Geno888 is drooling over right now. I found Airhead's cookbook and all he did was edit my signature! Want to be better informed about good media, solving computer problems and DVD burner performance? Join CDFreaks by clicking here.

06-01-2008	#10
platinumsword Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,363	Re: Warner drops HDDVD I would not be to worried over this. It's far from being over. You have to remember that there is absolutely no difference between these two technologies except that Blu-ray can store more. As far as the quality aspect is concerned it boils down to the time and cost restraints in re-mastering and the quality of the source they were working from. __________________ Monster HDP 2500 / Toshiba 55UL610U / Onkyo TX-NR818 / Energy RC-70,RC-LCR,CF-70 / Velodyne EQ-Max 12 / Oppo BDP-83 / LG LDA-831 Three simple rules: 1. Never Change the Deal 2. No Names. 3. Never Open the Package.

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Quema34 MyCE Resident Join Date: May 2005 Location: USS-Enterprise 1701-A--the finest starship ever Posts: 3,222	Re: Warner drops HDDVD Well, thanks for putting it into a more proper perspective, Platinumsword. That is much appreciated. __________________ "Sic vis pacem para bellum" "Lo único que vale en la vida es la pasión" "You sure you do not want to stay? You fight good for a tourist!" "Why do I feel like you truly see me, when others do not?" --Well, my horse likes you...!" "MY KIDS could teach YOU a thing or two, Johnny!!" "If the lie is big enough and told often enough, it will be believed."--Joseph Goebbels See what Geno888 is drooling over right now. I found Airhead's cookbook and all he did was edit my signature! Want to be better informed about good media, solving computer problems and DVD burner performance? Join CDFreaks by clicking here.

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SonnyUnlocker MyCE Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 496	Re: Warner drops HDDVD Hey, I love dvd, why change? Dvd is good enough for me, screw HDVD and Blueray! I might get a hdvd or a blue ray player or burner when they are at the price level dvd burners and blank dvds are now.

10-01-2008	#17
THE C. MyCE Resident Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,515	Re: Warner drops HDDVD [QUOTE=Jesterrace;1973382]Can't. Blu-Ray would tank if that were the case. Think about it, both virtually offer the exact same thing, except that HD-DVD has a finalized interactive spec but costs significantly less. But can you proove this? __________________ Dell 17R, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Intel i5 Core (460M), Western Digtial 750GB (Scorpio Black) H.D., 8GB RAM (PC10700), 900p LED HD Display (1600x900) display, 1GB Nvidia Card, Hitachi GBW-10N 6x BD/CD/DVD-RW, SRS Premium Sound System! PC#2: Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebook, OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Intel Core 2 Duo T5450, 4GB (PC5300) RAM, 256MB ATI Video Card, 640GB Western Digital HD, PBDS DVD-+RW. Other Equipment: 1 Pioneer DVR-112D External Drive, 4 External Pioneer DVR-116D Drives, 1 CopyStar Duplicator With ASUS DVDE616A3 DVDRomDrive and 2 Pioneer DVR-116D mounted in it, Mapower enclosure with 2 1TB Western Digital H.D., Mapower enclosure with 2 750GB Seagate HD's, 1 Lacie 2TB 2Big Quadra unit, 8TB MediaSonic ProBox, 2 2TB Western Digital Element drives for backup, and Logitech Pro speaker system!

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