Some good HD DVD offers

cherrio

In response to Warner's recent move, HD DVDs just got cheaper, a win for HD DVD owners I'd say

Linky

kmick

Good for the consumer. Now all I need is a HD Player!!

banchang

be careful of Region ?

These are Region 1 US & Canada only ?

Tony

kmick wrote: »

Good for the consumer. Now all I need is a HD Player!!

I would think long and hard before buying a HD DVD since the film companies seem to be siding with blu ray now

kensutz

HD Dvds are not region coded.

yoyo

banchang wrote: »

be careful of Region ?

These are Region 1 US & Canada only ?

HD DVD is region Free m8, most new HD tellys will support NTSC aswell as Pal also

Nick

cherrio

HD DVD is region free, so no worries.

As for Bluray VS HD DVD, HD DVD all the way! For one simple reason, less DRM. Even if HD DVD 'loses', it will, just like vinyl, never disappear as too many people have them. That is to say, there is a market for HD DVD movies so someone will always be selling them.

KTRIC

cherrio wrote: »

there is a market for HD DVD movies so someone will always be selling them.

But it doesn't mean there will be any new ones produced. Keep that in mind.

cherrio

Of course they will! The margins on new HD DVDs (or DVD, CDs, etc...) are much higher than on old / bargin basement movies. Retailers & studios make much more on new releases, think about it, 25-30 vs 10-15.

Go into Virgin, HMV or any of the shops that sell nothing but Vinyl and you'll find plenty of new releases.

Tony

cherrio wrote: »

Of course they will!

What are you basing this on? the studios themselves say they are going with blu ray, do you see any betamax videos being made at present?

Mossy Monk

cherrio wrote: »

Of course they will!

Who is? Warner have already said they are going Bluray only. FOX are Bluray only. There is uncertaintly about others.

yoyo

Tony wrote: »

What are you basing this on? the studios themselves say they are going with blu ray, do you see any betamax videos being made at present?

For now, if DVD Forum actually pull off selling a ton of HD DVD players cheap, things could get very interesting

Nick

Tony

I can see them going cheap all right when manufacturers see the writing on the wall

cherrio

Tony wrote: »

What are you basing this on? the studios themselves say they are going with blu ray, do you see any betamax videos being made at present?

Its a little ironic that you mention Betamax as Betamax (like UMD, minidisc, ATRAC, etc...) is a dead Sony format.

You are correct that Betamax videos are no longer on sale, but with its release 30+ years ago, thats not too surprising! I mean when was the last time you bought a VHS tape?

That said, doesn't mean 10 years after its release you couldn't still get Betamax videos. I certainly remember watching them in my next door neighbours when I was younger (and yes, he was the coolest kid on the block!)

Mossy Monk wrote: »

Who is?

Universal and Paramount for 1, or is that 2?;)

If I had to make a perdiction, I would say it will end up like current console battle and CD+R vs CD-R battle, no clear winner and everything will be released in all formats as to maximize profits/return on investment.


But that is all off topic! To get back on topic, check out this 5 Disc HD DVD or 4 Disc DVD version. A brilliant offer if your a fan of this great movie.

[Edit]My 300th post! Fixed link.[/edit]

alastair_doom

cherrio wrote: »

But that is all off topic! To get back on topic, check out this deal. A brilliant offer if your a fan of this great movie.

Its actually 2 dollars cheaper for the 5 disc BluRay format, with the bonus of a format which will be around for years to come
http://www.amazon.com/Runner-Five-Disc-Complete-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B000UBMWG4/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200326795&sr=1-1

unklerosco

Its gonna be interesting to see how this pans out... Heading to NYC on fri so hopefully the instore prices are the same....

From Engadget

HD DVD's response to being unceremoniously jilted by Warner going into CES was ... nothing. A canceled press conference, downtrodden Toshiba press conference and rumors of further losses left great doubt that red had anything left in 2008, but now HD DVD is firing back. Leveraging its "approximately 50% market share in 2007" -- we're not sure where that number comes from either, we've contacted Toshiba for clarification -- indisputable lead in the notebook market and 100% compatibility with internet-enabled HDi features, Toshiba has announced it is not laying down yet. Effective yesterday, the HD-A3 MSRP has dropped to $149.99, the 1080p-capable HD-A30 to $199.99, and the top of the line HD-A35 to $299.99. Combined with an extended "perfect offer" of 5 free HD DVDs with every purchase, Toshiba's HD DVD Concierge service, and a sudden 50% off sale on Amazon, it seems this format will not go quietly into the dark. Fire sale to clear suddenly obsolete inventory or real chance to hang onto its remaining supporters? This could be the best -- or worst -- time to pick a side in the HD war.

Super Sidious

Blu-Ray FTW!

cherrio

alastair_doom wrote: »

Its actually 2 dollars cheaper for the 5 disc BluRay format, with the bonus of a format which will be around for years to come
http://www.amazon.com/Runner-Five-Disc-Complete-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B000UBMWG4/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200326795&sr=1-1

Oh crap, gave the wrong link, gave the 4 disc DVD version rather than the 5 disc HD DVD version (HD DVD and Blu-ray versions priced the same).

Tony

Thats a good deal, are there any good dual players available?

cherrio

Cheapest dual readers I have found are internal SATA optical drivers..

eoin2nc

BluRay doesnt have Anchorman.......

IamBeowulf

Is the HDDVD addon for the Xbox going any cheaper than 159, with the news?

Talisman

cherrio wrote: »

Cheapest dual readers I have found are internal SATA optical drivers..

It's slightly cheaper on Scan.co.uk

Soarer

Thanks OP!

Just ordered Anchorman, Payback, and Oldschool for €40 delivered!
Frickin' bargain.

Equivalent on play.com, if they were available, would be €60+!:eek: