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In Reply to: RE: If you like true hi-def, support 1080p now in either format posted by 4season on June 24, 2007 at 13:27:03
Comparisons to DVD-A Vs. SACD may not be valid. They didn't die because of the "war", they died becausae nobody wanted either of them. I suspect one or both formats will be niche products only. I'm really not convinced people want another format (so maybe the comparison is valid). The issue isn't the "war", since most people aren't paying attention, its the fact that there is another format(s) people have to buy into. DAT didn't die because of a format war, neither did the minidisc. Laserdisc wasn't adopted by the masses, and it wasn't because of any war, it was because it was expensive, big and bulky, and a PITA to use. As far as downl;oads goes, that is a strong likelyhood, but they'll be 720p, They have already started doing that.
Jack
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In spite of their high cost and inconvenience, laserdiscs did manage to hold onto a niche in the market until DVDs finally drove a stake through their metaphorical heart. Just enough people were willing to pay that premium to have the best available picture and sound for home video.
There were some excellent deals on laserdiscs after DVD killed it (brand new box sets for 10 cents on the dollar), but before that a player and disc would cost you pretty close to what an HD-DVD player and movie cost now.
Maybe the war is driving prices down, but they're not low enough yet to convince me to buy either a player or a movie on a format which may not have a future. And I really am ready to upgrade from the Road Warrior widescreen laserdisc to a high-def version.
I bought most of my 900 laserdiscs used at less than $20. With two side play they are as easy to use as CDs.
Rico, you must have hands like Jimi's (he could reach completely around the neck of a Strat with fingers & thumb! -grin)! :o)
AuPh
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