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My tea leaves suggest 1Q 2008 for Universal Neutrality.

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In Reply to: RE: Or to bag HD altogether posted by Jack G on January 18, 2008 at 10:26:53

Unless something dramatically changes to alter the Blu-ray sales dominance, Universal will give up on HD DVD fairly soon. But that's what I think which may have nothing in common with what Graffeo thinks.

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Well, my coffee grounds tell me that it will probably be a while longer, ... - Audiophilander 14:48:13 01/18/08 (6)
...but we'll see! :o)

Cheers,
AuPh
- It may depend on what Paramount does - Jack G 05:23:50 01/19/08 (5)
  If Paramount goes Blu soon, Uni will too. Conversely, if they stay red, Uni may stay red for quite a while.
  Jack
  - True, but I suspect the Star Trek issue will create a dilemma for Paramount depending upon sales of the 1st season. - Audiophilander 11:24:57 01/19/08 (4)
    Star Trek is the "Tiffany" franchise of the Paramount network; I'd wager that the Original Series 1st season sold quite well in HD even though it was a significant investment (albeit, well worth it, IMO); I'm pretty sure that we weren't the only folks who bought that 1st season, Jack (grin)! So, if Paramount unceremoniously dumps HD and switches to Blu-ray I'm sure that there'll be some apprehension about walking away and ignoring long-time fans who've already invested heavily with the expectation of purchasing seasons 2 & 3 in HD (which I believe Paramount announced just prior to the Warner bombshell)?
    It will be interesting to see how this all falls out. :o)
    AuPh
    
    Edits: 01/19/08
    - RE: True, but I suspect the Star Trek issue will create a dilemma for Paramount depending upon sales of the 1s - Jack G 13:41:18 01/19/08 (0)
      The problem with Star Trek, is that the HD DVD combo is the *only* version of it-there is no DVD version. Since Blu cannot do combos, that causes problems if Paramount goes blue. Perhaps they will put it out on both. It would definitely be a step up for BD.
      Jack
    - Nonsense. Maybe I'll get it when it comes out on Blu-ray NT - Jazz Inmate 13:29:18 01/19/08 (2)
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      "I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
      - And when will that be, Swami? (nt) - Audiophilander 22:39:58 01/19/08 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Nonsense. Maybe I'll get it when it comes out on Blu-ray NT posted by Jazz Inmate on January 19, 2008 at 13:29:18
        
        ;0)
        
        Let me consult the oracle - Jazz Inmate 15:13:10 01/21/08 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: And when will that be, Swami? (nt) posted by Audiophilander on January 19, 2008 at 22:39:58
        
        Who knows and who cares. If the HD DVD camp had any sense, they'd fold and start releasing HD DVD only titles on Blu-ray immediately.
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        "I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
        
        Edits: 01/21/08

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