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Can't see the forrest for the trees?

Posted by Jack G on February 26, 2008 at 05:39:09:
>>>You need to think this through. Unless you plan on wasting shelf space on an HD DVD player indefinitely, it is absolutely a waste of money to keep buying HD DVDs. everyone who adopted HD DVD will get a BD player soon, if they haven't already.<<<
I did think it through. If someone already has a player, its already on the shelf-why shouldn't people continue to use them? No, its not a waste of money to continue buying HD DVD exclusives. My A1 is built like a tank, and will last for years. Yes, most HD DVD owners probably already own BD players, and those who don't most likely will eventually, though some are waiting for ones with finished specs that aren't game consoles.
>>>That's only a few months away.<<<
Gotta link specifically proving that? If not, you are just blowing hot air. For example, I cannot find Star Trek:TOS on any BD announcement, nor can I find Casablanca, or Forbidden Planet. The latter two have been mentioned, but no dates have been announced. The first is anyone's guess. You may wish to check your calender again.
>>>You're advocating throwing money at a dead format even though you know the living format will soon release the titles<<<
No, I'm advocating people buy *movies* they like, you are stressing about formats. I'm interested in the message, you are focused on the messenger. And no, we DO NOT know these titles will be on BD soon.
>>>t was the myopia and instant-gratification-at-a-lower-cost mentality of HD DVD adopters that created problems in the first place by blinding you to the respective merits of the formats.<<<
It has nothing to do with "merits" of formats. We don't know when or even IF some of these titles will be on BD. A quick look at BD titles that were delayed or canceled makes that REAL clear. Promises from BD aren't worth very much. If its not announced, and sometimes even if it is, its not a sure thing.
>>>There is nothing in the HD DVD catalog that would warrant having two disc players in our racks<<<
If someone already has a player, there certainly isn't a valid reason to get rid of it, just because it offends your delicate sensibilities. Should I get rid of my Oppo, meaning I'ld have to get rid of all of my non-R1 DVDs, just to save shelf space?
>>>More like: waste money and shelf space <<<
You seem awfully concerned about other people's money and shelves.
>>>or put your money toward enjoying the rapidly growing catalog on BD.<<<
Contrary to your Black and White mentality, the two are not mutually exclusive. I buy movies that I want to see. If they are on BD, great. If not, I get them on the media they are on, be it DVD or HD DVD. Unfortunately, the list of titles on BD is not growing all that fast, despite what the cheerleaders may say.
>>>You are very knowledgeable on many video subjects but the fact is that you spent months giving people bad information and bad advice on HD DVD vs BD and you're still doing it<<<
This isn't about HD DVD Vs. BD. Its time for you to move on from that.
I tell people to buy what they want. You tell people to buy what YOU want.
Jack