Video Asylum

Sad to say I don't think the era of firmware updates is over.

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oscar

In Reply to: RE: Perceived value means "knocking their socks off" posted by 4season on January 05, 2008 at 08:05:15

I've this quesy feeling the newer 1.1/2.0/whatever Blu-ray discs may force periodic updates on 1.0 players to allow playback.

The November '07 Fox titles also forced a firmware fix probably related to first use of BD+; I don't know much about how BD+ works but will it force a firmware update every time they change the BD+ protection scheme ? Or has Fox given up on ever making it effective ?

My player has already been discontinued with warranty to expire within a couple of months. I wonder how long LG will continue to provide firmware updates to support evolving blu-ray discs ?

Follow Ups:

Fox and BD+ - Jack G 08:57:55 01/05/08 (2)
Even though my Sharp BD player was made with the original BD+ programing in it, They did recently have to put out a FW update, or the new (December) Fox discs wouldn't play-they would read then shut off. Next week, Sunshine, a Fox title and the first 1.1 title, will be out. It could be interesting.
Jack
- Crap... "Sunshine" was on my list. I'd better wait for the fallout. - oscar 09:10:43 01/05/08 (1)
  Thanks for the heads up.
  - I ordered it, so I'll keep you posted. (nt) - Jack G 11:50:32 01/05/08 (0)
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