"Dual-format players aren't the answer..." - Actually, it is the answer in the short term.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on June 15, 2007 at 09:34:10

In Reply to: Agreed, a single format stands the best chance IMO posted by 4season on June 13, 2007 at 11:35:52:

While we all wanted a single format solution initially, that is no longer feasible because there is now too much product and both formats are gradually making inroads into the general consumer market. There are pros and cons to both Blu-ray & HD-DVD; as far as Joe Public is concerned the deciding factor will be pricing (hardware/software) as both high resolution formats are virtually indistinguishable quality-wise.

If I had to make a call on this one, HD-DVD has a slight advantage due to aggressive price dropping of it's hardware and so far, subjectively speaking, the most interesting selection of titles available. While I agree with you that it would've been nice if both camps joined forces before significant numbers of titles were on the shelves, it might not be to the advantage of the consumer at this juncture as the competition is driving prices down on both formats.

The next year end holiday cycle may be the turning point marketing-wise as more folks are enticed into buying 1080P display devices and will crave high definition sources beyond cable and OTA 760P & 1080I sources to feed them.

AuPh

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Topic - Toshiba lowers sales target for HD DVD players [Reuters] - 4season 06:19:20 06/13/07 (14)

RE: Toshiba lowers sales target for HD DVD players [Reuters] - Hornlover 09:27:37 06/13/07 (8)

Agreed, a single format stands the best chance IMO - 4season 11:35:52 06/13/07 (6)

"Dual-format players aren't the answer..." - Actually, it is the answer in the short term. - Audiophilander 09:34:10 06/15/07 (5)

Better to have one winner than no winners at all - 4season 12:17:45 06/15/07 (4)

I suspect that's not the case - Jack G 14:08:52 06/15/07 (3)

In this instance, I don't think niche status is viable - 4season 15:23:38 06/15/07 (1)

RE: In this instance, I don't think niche status is viable - Jack G 15:38:51 06/15/07 (0)

Niche format means fewer available titles.... nt - oscar 15:19:27 06/15/07 (0)

One reason both might survive is the possibility of combo players - oscar 10:16:13 06/13/07 (0)

Prices For The Displays Need To Drop - Robertc88 07:10:06 06/13/07 (3)

They are, by quite a bit - Jack G 08:25:37 06/13/07 (2)

Software, Player, Receiver, Display, Etc. - Robertc88 10:47:46 06/13/07 (1)

RE: Software, Player, Receiver, Display, Etc. - Jack G 11:23:18 06/13/07 (0)

At least they are being honest - Jack G 06:58:52 06/13/07 (0)

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"Dual-format players aren't the answer..." - Actually, it is the answer in the short term. - Audiophilander 09:34:10 06/15/07 (5)

Better to have one winner than no winners at all - 4season 12:17:45 06/15/07 (4)

I suspect that's not the case - Jack G 14:08:52 06/15/07 (3)

In this instance, I don't think niche status is viable - 4season 15:23:38 06/15/07 (1)

RE: In this instance, I don't think niche status is viable - Jack G 15:38:51 06/15/07 (0)

Niche format means fewer available titles.... nt - oscar 15:19:27 06/15/07 (0)

"Dual-format players aren't the answer..." - Actually, it is the answer in the short term.

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