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Yeah, you make a real good point.

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Audiophilander

In Reply to: RE: That seems to be a common excuse posted by Jack G on October 17, 2007 at 10:04:38

There is no reason for folks to get defensive about either format, but where problems exist they should be addressed directly to the manufacturers and here on these discussion boards, not excused as a problem of early adoption. If a format has recurring problems that aren't adequately addressed and the format's defenders excuse or sweep the complaints under the carpet (for the sake of their favored format keeping it's competitive edge) then it does a disservice to both the early adopters and potential customers down the line who will come to view both formats as defective.

AuPh

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Exactly - Jack G 05:09:22 10/18/07 (3)
Blu-ray is having issues, and is about to have more. Yes, the BDA does deceive the public, hoping no one will notice. They still can't get video 1.1 up and running properly, and Sony is going to release its new players the last day of the deadline, so they don't have to be compliant of the new specs. They released a "fake" PiP feature with The Descent (2 encodes on the disc-1 with PiP and 1 without), and they are supposedly doing it again for Cars. Despite this, Blu-Ray advertises itself as having "next generation interactivity". Ha! The truth is, that having unfinished specs is hurting them, and could potentially be rather problematic this holiday season.
Jack
- By the way, Jack..."Paramount recalls Jack Ryan HD DVD set" - Jazz Inmate 14:02:36 10/18/07 (2)
  If you are as "unbiased" as you claim, I fully expect you to get POed and rant up and down the forum about how irresponsible this is the way you've done about the Blu-ray camp. Fair is fair.
  
  Paramount delays, recalls Jack Ryan HD DVD set
  Posted Oct 18th 2007 2:07PM by Richard Lawler
  Filed under: HD DVD
  Paramount has reacted quickly, delaying and recalling its not-so-special Jack Ryan Special Collectors Edition HD DVD boxed set that shipped without any of the special features listed on the box. While some may appreciate a minimalist style, presenting only the movies without the interruption of minor elements like, a menu, this was taking it a bit far. No word yet if the discs will be reissued with the missing features, or if those boxes will be returning with certain lines conveniently blanked out.
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  "I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
  - http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/18/paramount-delays-recalls-jack-ryan-hd-dvd-set/ (Open in New Window)
  - At least they are fixing it, as apposed to pointing fingers - Jack G 14:16:17 10/18/07 (1)
    Let me know when it comes out on BD.
    Jack
    - Thanks for confirming your bias. NT - Jazz Inmate 14:43:34 10/18/07 (0)
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      "I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)

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