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Jack G

In Reply to: RE: DVD Player Is Easy Connection To Most Any TV posted by Robertc88 on June 28, 2007 at 11:14:44

The sound argument, usually given by BD fanboys, doesn't wash. Most people that jump into HD will do so for the picture. Sound will be secondary. If they already have 5.1 then they already know how to hook things up. If they have stereo, then they'll do that. If they have nothing, then they won't bother, HDMI carries picture and sound to the TV. Contrary to popular beleif, they will not be intimidated by the options, they will just opt not to use them. HDTVs do come with speakers.
On the flip side, sales clucks will be pushing new receivers that take HDMI input. Also this fall, look for Onkyo to bundle its new HD DVD player with their new HT receivers.
Just some random thoughts...
Jack

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The Migration Will Be Slow Because Of The Display - Robertc88 09:05:32 06/29/07 (3)
Folks didn't need anything more than they already had for a connection of the DVD player to their TV.

It is interesting that there is a format war so to speak with prices this early in the game with so few people involved.
- True-that's why I've always said they would be niche products. (nt) - Jack G 09:11:30 06/29/07 (2)
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  - I Don't Feel The Intent Is To Be Just A Niche - Robertc88 04:39:17 06/30/07 (1)
    You don't feel the intent is for a title to only be released just in HD format in the future? I guess that will be the telling factor, to see if it can/will supplant DVD.
    
    I don't know if SACD ever planned to ever try to supplant CD per se but pretty much now all know that isn't going to happen. However, some (but very few labels) are now issuing only the hybrid upon release instead of both the CD and SACD title.
    - Nither do I, but we'll see what happens. (nt) - Jack G 06:39:35 06/30/07 (0)
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