BluRay Vs HD-DVD - Page 2 - Team-BHP

vasudeva · 19th February 2008, 12:47

This article appeared in WSJ about Blu Ray and HD-DVD. It says that Toshiba's presence in the market helped consumers in one respect: bringing down prices for Blu-ray players owing to competition from its much less expensive HD DVD players. Even today, prices for Toshiba players are between $149.99 and $199.99, compared with around $399.99 for the least-expensive Blu-ray players. A year ago, Blu-ray players cost $500 or more.

As Toshiba Surrenders, What's Next for DVDs? - WSJ.com

MustangMan · 21st February 2008, 18:32

Guess only Microsoft left with HD-DVD!

So Blu-Ray it is...

nitroxx · 21st February 2008, 22:26

Simple I have the elite360 and the PS3 so whatever comes I'd still have a player... LOL! just kidding, Well if its games then for now its the 360 undoubtedly (cracked) ( I mean unless you're goin all out with 1080p screens then the Ps3 makes a difference) and the PS3 will take over later for sure once its (cracked), in turn increasing demand for BluRAY technology.

JPL · 22nd February 2008, 12:46

Toshiba to halt HD DVD by March?

Toshiba is readying a quick end to HD DVD that may come as early as March, according to a report by Japan's Nikkei BP (subscription needed for full access). The business publication claims that Toshiba chief Atsutoshi Nishida will announce the end of Toshiba's contribution to the format as early as tomorrow, all but ending HD DVD's viability as a disc standard. In the reported plan, Toshiba will cease sales of all its own hardware by March, including its stand-alone movie players as well as optical drives for desktop PCs and notebooks. Optical disks made by Toshiba itself will also be discontinued.

No third parties are yet known to be following suit, though are expected to follow Toshiba's actions without significant support.

Source :Electronista | Toshiba to halt HD DVD by March?

Same news in yesterdays toi also !!

praveen_v · 23rd February 2008, 23:23

It's good that there's only one format now. I hope the cost of Blu-ray burner and the media comes down soon and fast. The burners are too high priced around 300 US dollars currently.

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19th February 2008, 12:47	#16 (permalink)
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,052 View My Garage	This article appeared in WSJ about Blu Ray and HD-DVD. It says that Toshiba's presence in the market helped consumers in one respect: bringing down prices for Blu-ray players owing to competition from its much less expensive HD DVD players. Even today, prices for Toshiba players are between $149.99 and $199.99, compared with around $399.99 for the least-expensive Blu-ray players. A year ago, Blu-ray players cost $500 or more. As Toshiba Surrenders, What's Next for DVDs? - WSJ.com __________________ For one who sees Me in all beings and sees all beings in Me, I am never lost, nor is he ever lost to Me.

21st February 2008, 18:32	#17 (permalink)
MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 153	Guess only Microsoft left with HD-DVD! So Blu-Ray it is... __________________ Stop Dreaming the Life - Start Living the Dream

21st February 2008, 22:26	#18 (permalink)
nitroxx BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MUM-DXB-mUM Posts: 761 View My Garage	Simple I have the elite360 and the PS3 so whatever comes I'd still have a player... LOL! just kidding, Well if its games then for now its the 360 undoubtedly (cracked) ( I mean unless you're goin all out with 1080p screens then the Ps3 makes a difference) and the PS3 will take over later for sure once its (cracked), in turn increasing demand for BluRAY technology. __________________ "Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines" - Enzo Ferrari Last edited by nitroxx : 21st February 2008 at 22:27.

23rd February 2008, 23:23	#20 (permalink)
praveen_v BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 295	It's good that there's only one format now. I hope the cost of Blu-ray burner and the media comes down soon and fast. The burners are too high priced around 300 US dollars currently. __________________ Anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac. ~Author Unknown

22nd February 2008, 12:46	#19 (permalink)
JPL BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 220	Toshiba to halt HD DVD by March? Toshiba is readying a quick end to HD DVD that may come as early as March, according to a report by Japan's Nikkei BP (subscription needed for full access). The business publication claims that Toshiba chief Atsutoshi Nishida will announce the end of Toshiba's contribution to the format as early as tomorrow, all but ending HD DVD's viability as a disc standard. In the reported plan, Toshiba will cease sales of all its own hardware by March, including its stand-alone movie players as well as optical drives for desktop PCs and notebooks. Optical disks made by Toshiba itself will also be discontinued. No third parties are yet known to be following suit, though are expected to follow Toshiba's actions without significant support. Source :Electronista \| Toshiba to halt HD DVD by March? Same news in yesterdays toi also !!

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