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Why I Feel BD Or Hi-Def Movies Will Progress

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In Reply to: RE: Well Folks, Since No Source Is Being Provided posted by Jack G on October 30, 2008 at 10:43:34

As prices of HDTVs come down and more people buy and watch programs in hi-def, how long will they tolerate movies on SD DVD especially when HD players will also come down in price as well as the software? :)

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RE: Why I Feel BD Or Hi-Def Movies Will Progress - Jack G 06:05:32 10/31/08 (5)
It will depend on whether or not disc prices come down, and what people are willing to pay for HD. If prices get too low, studios won't have any incentive to do BD. Also remember, that a good chunk of HDTV owners (40%?) don't actually watch any HD content.
OTOH, its possible that BD will become a mostly rentals media. With its high disc prices, and impervious coating, BD is almost made for rentals.
Just my 2 cents,
Jack
- I find that hard to believe - Vic D 01:13:14 11/01/08 (4)
  "Also remember, that a good chunk of HDTV owners (40%?) don't actually watch any HD content."
  
  I've had HD for just over a month and am spoiled by HD content. If they're not watching HD content it's because they're simply not paying for it. This subject will only begin to wash out after the transition anyway.
  
  I stopped buying films during the video tape era. I can listen to music over and over but watching a film that often is a stretch. Music video, concert footage is were the gold is but neither the artist or the man gets it. Currently music video editing/production sucks. I'm interested in seeing the entire group preform not just the lead. McCoy Tyner's "Guitars" CD/DVD is the start of an interesting direction I hope catches on.
  - Its true - Jack G 11:15:10 11/01/08 (2)
    Many/most people buy HDTVs because of the size (and flatness). I don't think you can even get a 42" or larger Tv that isn't HD anymore. Most just want their 50" plasmas to hang on the wall to watch Football games. Some think just because they have an HDTV, they are automatically watching HD, regardless of source. The switchover only effects those who are getting OTA signal. cable folks aren't effected, and may not wish to pay extra for HD, or worse, think just because its digital, it is HD.
    Jack
    EDIT: You do realize, that the switch over mandates switching to digital, not necessarily HD.
    
    Edits: 11/01/08
    - My impression is... - racerguy 11:22:01 11/01/08 (1)
      ...that most people believe the switch from analog to digital is a switch from non-HD to HD. Boy, are they going to be disappointed!
      - Funny how that is - Jack G 11:55:19 11/01/08 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: My impression is... posted by racerguy on November 01, 2008 at 11:22:01
        
        So many assume Digital = HD.
        Most won't know the difference when the switchover happens.
        jack
  - You may find it hard to believe, but it's true - racerguy 10:45:42 11/01/08 (0)
    Recent numbers from the industry say that about half of HDTV owners don't use their TVs for HD content. The televisions were bought to watch SD DVDs in widescreen, or simply because Stretch mode makes the picture huge (and makes slim, athletic TV stars look overfed and chunky like "normal" people).

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