In Reply to: Sorry, but on this topic your cheerleader's leotard is being shredded! posted by Audiophilander on February 19, 2009 at 11:14:34:
>> Oppo has been providing this function since they started manufacturing DVD players without incurring any legal penalties; it has propelled them to the top terms of one box versatility, along with their excellent customer service. <<
They managed to get around the rules because they weren't a major electronics manufacturer. Their popularity has put them on the map and unless they want to be wiped off of it, they'll play by the rules.
>> Trust me, not offering backwards compatible region flexibility on their upcoming Blu-ray player is a BIG loser for them. <<
Maybe among you malcontents and handwavers who whine on AVS all day, but not Oppo is still a winner to sane people.
>> Zone locking for Blu-ray is a totally different matter and is selective by rights holder, so it is far less critical for the consumer at this point, but even that can be by-passed if the customer is willing to double-down and invest in a modded player. <<
You are talking about a slim propeller hat wearing contingent of the DVD-buying public. That is your demographic. But don't assume it dictates market forces or distribution policy.
>> Your efforts to equate film lovers who enjoy foreign fare and demand region flexibility with bootleg enablers or pirates makes you appear foolish; <<
I'm not equating anyone. I'm saying it's stupid to buy a Region X DVD and expect to be able to play it in Region Y. I'm saying there are some players that will do that, but these are in violation of rules. That's a fact.
>> if I were you I'd quit while you're behind (here's a clue: there is no 'ahead' for you on this topic). <<
The format I adopted won and studios are distributing titles in the areas where they have rights...and will continue to do so as supported by electronics manufacturers and region encoding. That's reality. Run from it as fast as you can, stoner, but you'll never leave it behind.
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Follow Ups
- You're hallucinating....go grab yourself another baggie of medical mj - Jazz Inmate 12:00:54 02/19/09 (16)
- Phlounder is more or less correct - Jack G 13:49:00 02/19/09 (15)
- If he was correct, Oppo would be releasing a region-free player - Jazz Inmate 19:33:04 02/19/09 (14)
- RE: If he was correct, Oppo would be releasing a region-free player - Jack G 05:03:39 02/20/09 (5)
- RE: If he was correct, Oppo would be releasing a region-free player - Jazz Inmate 20:00:46 02/20/09 (4)
- "They're established international blockbusters" - Jack G 05:56:49 02/21/09 (3)
- It's not about me. The fact is they've done very well internationally NT - Jazz Inmate 16:48:01 02/21/09 (2)
- "It's not about me." ... - Audiophilander 00:53:55 02/23/09 (1)
- You are a cliche factory nt - Jazz Inmate 21:31:38 02/24/09 (0)
- Apparently, ... - Audiophilander 23:47:58 02/19/09 (7)
- the advantages - Joe Murphy Jr 12:54:44 02/21/09 (0)
- RE: Apparently, ... - Jazz Inmate 20:25:45 02/20/09 (5)
- "I don't need to worry about region-locked DVDs because I've had the foresight to not buy any." - In other words... - Audiophilander 01:22:47 02/23/09 (4)
- I love foreign films, but I buy from Kino and others who have--you know--LEGAL DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS - Jazz Inmate 11:49:35 02/24/09 (3)
- Unfortunately, KINO does a mediocre job most of the time; Eureka does FAR better. - Audiophilander 16:10:26 02/24/09 (2)
- Kino will start releasing BDs this year - Jazz Inmate 21:40:00 02/24/09 (1)
- "Given that it will now be reissued in a superior format..." - Proof yet again that you do not listen! - Audiophilander 23:23:41 02/24/09 (0)