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RE: My, You ARE naive

Posted by Jazz Inmate on August 23, 2007 at 12:53:14:
>>>Sony loses out because of ingorant consumers<<<
So, now its the consumers fault. <<
Try quoting my whole sentence next time. But as for that, what would you blame on VHS's win over beta? Sony lost for idiotic reasons.
>> >>>It's not just about Paramount<<<
True, but they may have realized, that the BD business model isn't working. <<
BD is outselling HD DVD two-to-one and appears to be gaining increasing support (or at least it did until MS bought Paramount for $150 million). How in the world does that translate in your mind into "BD business model isn't working"?

>> Just wait until Warner goes back to being HD DVD exclusive. <<
It will cost MS a lot more than $150 million. But that's chump change to Microsoft. How can you condone this kind of business behavior?
>> >>>If MS had their way, they'd control other studios too.<<<
As apposed to Sony, who has already started buying them up? You support that? <<
Good point, but I repeat, Sony brings to market products that bring unique value to the consumer. I don't see that commitment from MS and above all, I want the consumer to decide what to buy, not MS.
>>>Sony deserves to be financially rewarded and to receive certain exclusive rights, just as any company bringing a useful technology to market deserves the same. Otherwise, where is the incentive for R&D?<<<
So, you think they should be able to control the distribution of their competitor's products? Not to mention, they are shutting out independents. <<
Nope. Each studio distributes its own BDs, including small studios like Tartan which is realeasing Oldboy on BD in early November.
>>>You want a marketplace where the richest bully can come along and dictate business practices in things like HD movie distribution,<<<
That's EXACTLY what Sony is doing. Thank you for admitting that. <<
Sony isn't making underhanded deals with studios. Microsoft is. I'm not sure why you think that's ok or are afraid to acknowledge it.
>>>do you want a marketplace where the consumer can choose and help the best technology win?<<<
Yup, that's why I support the format war. Its giving us better quality products at better prices than anyone expected this soon. <<
Well that won't happen if MS has its way, and you are supporting MS in this war.
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