A Review Of The LG HB100 ~ Universal Blue-Ray, HD-DVD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW Player...
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Reverb2009
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Why buy Sony’s new $599 Blu-ray player when a PS3 costs the same?
http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/9992/532/
Blu-ray gains edge over rival HD-DVD
http://www.psu.com/node/8346?
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Interesting figures. Blu ray movie releases are currently outpacing HD releases dramatically this year which would be good reason for their higher sales figures. For the last quarter of 2006, HD players were outselling Blu Ray 52% to 48%. Each camp claimed victory in the hardware sales category at January's CES. With Chinese manufacturers threatening to bring $299 HD players to market by summer, the hardware lead could change a few times over the next year.
I don't really care which format wins. I got too emotionally involved in the Beta/VHS wars and was on the losing side in that battle. The real winner will be the format that controls the software. Rumor has it that the HD DVD’s are cheaper to produce although I've read articles that say different. Since the HD camp was willing to lose money on the hardware to win market share, they may very well be the first to bring the HD DVD’s to the $15 price point. This would go far in securing larger market share.
All of the studios have not committed to one or the other format and even those that have may eventually capitulate. We saw this in the DVD vs. DIVX format war. One of the deciding factors in the VHS victory was the majority of porn studios deciding on that format. HD DVD is now the supported format for this venue as reported from CES.
The only thing for sure is that this fight is far from over.
I don't really care which format wins. I got too emotionally involved in the Beta/VHS wars and was on the losing side in that battle. The real winner will be the format that controls the software. Rumor has it that the HD DVD’s are cheaper to produce although I've read articles that say different. Since the HD camp was willing to lose money on the hardware to win market share, they may very well be the first to bring the HD DVD’s to the $15 price point. This would go far in securing larger market share.
All of the studios have not committed to one or the other format and even those that have may eventually capitulate. We saw this in the DVD vs. DIVX format war. One of the deciding factors in the VHS victory was the majority of porn studios deciding on that format. HD DVD is now the supported format for this venue as reported from CES.
The only thing for sure is that this fight is far from over.
Robin
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Formate Wars...
On thing is for sure... I will not be on the loosing side of the format wars this time and that is because I have the LG BH100, for Blue-Ray and HD-DVD.
I almost forgot to mention, another interseting aspect of the LG BH100 player, it is essentually a Blue-Ray player which also plays HD-DVD's.
The great thing is it plays both Blue-Ray and HD-DVD equally and magnificantly well. :cheers:
I feel kinda like a double agent in the formate wars... I wonder when my Blue-Ray copy of "Casino Royale" is scheduled to arrive at my house?
Tgun5,
On thing is for sure... I will not be on the loosing side of the format wars this time and that is because I have the LG BH100, for Blue-Ray and HD-DVD.
I almost forgot to mention, another interseting aspect of the LG BH100 player, it is essentually a Blue-Ray player which also plays HD-DVD's.
The great thing is it plays both Blue-Ray and HD-DVD equally and magnificantly well. :cheers:
I feel kinda like a double agent in the formate wars... I wonder when my Blue-Ray copy of "Casino Royale" is scheduled to arrive at my house?
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TheBobGoat
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Good review - I still havent bought the HD DVD add on for the xbox 360, but I HAVE downloaded HD movies from the marketplace feature on the xbox live service. The movie I got was an older one so it was 4 dollars. I think the new releases are 6 dollars. (renting)
My dream is that we will just download these things and keep them in a digital format. The only problems I see with this is what do frequent travelers do? Hotels are always slow slow slow to move ahead with technology (I am watching a 25 inch CRT tube in my hotel now) So hopefully there will be downloads that you can actually purchase and keep like itunes does.
My dream is that we will just download these things and keep them in a digital format. The only problems I see with this is what do frequent travelers do? Hotels are always slow slow slow to move ahead with technology (I am watching a 25 inch CRT tube in my hotel now) So hopefully there will be downloads that you can actually purchase and keep like itunes does.
HopelessDFilms
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The Trick to Buying HD movies
I am not sure if all of you are aware of an easy and simple trick to purchasing HD movies on the CHEAP! This is both formats, HDDVD and BLURAY.... are you ready for it?
So long as you have a major retailer that will allow pricematching, you are in good shape, if this is not you? Feel free to stop reading as the following information will not help you out.
Good, so you have a best buy in the area? Well as I'm sure you are aware their prices on HD movies sucks. Hard. The trick is to go to this website, http://www.target.com and find their price on the movie, go back into your best buy and grab what you want then proceed to customer service where you are able to complete your price match. YAY! You just got a brand new HD movie for probably 19.99$ instead of 29.99$
The reason I say to go to the best buy is since the targets retail stores do not have the same prices as their online counterpart, and they WILL NOT PRICE MATCH THEMSELVES!!!! The other reason is that their in store selection is also horrible.
Hope the tips help some of you out....and if there is a better cheaper way to purchase HD, please share as I am trying to build a new collection all over again in HD.... :cheers:
I am not sure if all of you are aware of an easy and simple trick to purchasing HD movies on the CHEAP! This is both formats, HDDVD and BLURAY.... are you ready for it?
So long as you have a major retailer that will allow pricematching, you are in good shape, if this is not you? Feel free to stop reading as the following information will not help you out.
Good, so you have a best buy in the area? Well as I'm sure you are aware their prices on HD movies sucks. Hard. The trick is to go to this website, http://www.target.com and find their price on the movie, go back into your best buy and grab what you want then proceed to customer service where you are able to complete your price match. YAY! You just got a brand new HD movie for probably 19.99$ instead of 29.99$
The reason I say to go to the best buy is since the targets retail stores do not have the same prices as their online counterpart, and they WILL NOT PRICE MATCH THEMSELVES!!!! The other reason is that their in store selection is also horrible.
Hope the tips help some of you out....and if there is a better cheaper way to purchase HD, please share as I am trying to build a new collection all over again in HD.... :cheers:
Great tip on the DVD price matching. And you also get the rewards points.
Robin - Just got back from my dealer today and I bought the HB100. Just wondering - did you try the component instaed of the HDMI? It did look better in the store as the salesman told me previously.
Robin - Just got back from my dealer today and I bought the HB100. Just wondering - did you try the component instaed of the HDMI? It did look better in the store as the salesman told me previously.
Robin
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Component...
Excellent advise on price matching. I'll give it a try with my local Best Buy.
Tgun5,
I can only use component. I didn't even bother with using HDMI-A. My Pioneer Plasma 43" was pre-HMDI as well as my Pioneer VSX-59TXi receiver, which I am currently using as my system's Processor. The picture quality, as well as the audio sure are amazingly beautiful and sound si amazingly dynamic for both HD-DVD and Blue-Ray formates, as I am sure you will agree...
HopelessDFilms,
Excellent advise on price matching. I'll give it a try with my local Best Buy.
Tgun5,
I can only use component.
I didn't even bother with using HDMI-A. My Pioneer Plasma 43" was pre-HMDI as well as my Pioneer VSX-59TXi receiver, which I am currently using as my system's Processor. The picture quality, as well as the audio sure are amazingly beautiful and sound si amazingly dynamic for both HD-DVD and Blue-Ray formates, as I am sure you will agree... 
