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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #390 on: Apr 02, 2006 at 03:32 PM »
whoa! exciting...

i thought the title says.. Death of UMDs! hehehehe

 ;D ;)

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #391 on: Apr 02, 2006 at 10:49 PM »
dang!!...this is getting pretty exciting....i dont even have the means now how to get a budget for this new gen players but im already planning a strategy on how to explain to my wife an incoming purchase.  a bigger dang i guess.... ;D ;D 

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #392 on: Apr 02, 2006 at 11:14 PM »
Munskie, better start saving  ;D Yeah telling your wifey will be a BIG task...should you really decided to get involved in the next gen format....you will have to explain to her in getting a HDTV, HD player & HD movie discs..  ;D
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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #393 on: Apr 04, 2006 at 01:03 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D

Wow!!  The Toshiba HD-DVD players sells at a whooping price of US$939. 

Magkano pa kaya yan kapag napunta na dito sa ating bayan?

Well, as most of new technologies go, the longer the wait, the cheaper it gets.  ;)


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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #394 on: Apr 04, 2006 at 01:10 PM »
Mo®pHeOu$, the cheapest HD player from Toshiba is at US$499  ;)


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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #395 on: Apr 04, 2006 at 09:03 PM »
whats the difference between the cheaper toshiba player ($499) and the expensive one  ($799?).... ;D

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #396 on: Apr 04, 2006 at 09:57 PM »
From a Toshiba article:

"The higher-end model, the HD-XA1, will include four DSP engines for audio output, along with two front USB ports, stabilizing feet and multiple user interfaces."   :)


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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #397 on: Apr 06, 2006 at 11:27 AM »
These guys are talking to me. Maybe to you too?  :)
Hmm, or maybe my budget officer hacked their site!  ;D

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #398 on: Apr 06, 2006 at 05:54 PM »
Magkaroon din kaya ng disc rot ang mga BD and HD-DVD discs?

Sa laserdiscs unang lumabas ang phenomenon na yan, which they called "laser rot".  Nang lumabas ang DVD, sabi nila, wala nang rot sa DVD because DVDs are smaller and more rigid, and because better adhesives have been developed.  Mas magaling na daw ang tech para sa DVD because the manufacturers learned from their mistakes in LD pressing methods. 

As we know, nagkaroon din ng rot ang mga DVD.



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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #399 on: Apr 18, 2006 at 08:58 AM »
Guys, Toshiba hd player has already released its hd dvd players....its real there na (guess who was the first adopter here..hehe).  Its gonna be real to us when we find it in our local shops na, so start saving up boys.  ;D ;D

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« Reply #400 on: Apr 22, 2006 at 01:21 PM »
Last Tuesday saw the release of the "new" DVD format, The HD-DVD. But the players are hard to find right now.  HD-DVDs cost about $5 more, but the players are a lot more expensive. Blu-Ray hasn't come out yet, and the studios haven't figured out which format to back.The PS3 will determine the winner. DVDs aren't going anywhere anytime soon. The Verdict is stick with regular DVDs for now and see when Blu-Ray VS. HD-DVD battle comes out. Discuss...

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« Reply #401 on: Apr 22, 2006 at 09:59 PM »
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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #402 on: Apr 22, 2006 at 10:50 PM »
Meron na, I was at Automatic Centre gateway yesterday. They already have the HD DVD player comes with the usual optical, s-video and av connection plus a HDMI. around 20k++++
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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #403 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 12:30 AM »
Wow really? That's good news for those early adopters in the Philippines. :D

I thought after shipping cost, etc the item will be above 30k na... Did they play any HD demo using this machine? :)

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #404 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 03:03 AM »
20k?? anong brand?

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #405 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 07:33 AM »
Yeah, I'm surprised it's around 20k+ lang & it could reach our local market that fast?  :) Movie_Geek_Tom, are you referring to Toshiba HD DVD player?

Is Automatic Centre gateway the one in Cubao, Gateway Mall? If one branch is selling so I'm sure the rest will be selling too? Will check later in Makati branch :)

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #406 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 07:40 AM »
Im going to automatic center later to see if it;s toshiba. :)

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #407 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 09:24 AM »
meron na?  sana me confirmation....coz i phoned toshiba philippines...they don't even know hd dvd....tapos they transferred me to their distributor, wala rin, di rin nila alam, funny, the sales person i talked to don't even have an idea what high definition is.  If confirmed na meron na nga sa automatic center, and its priced at P20k+, its a bargain na...considering its $499 na in the US.  Pa confirm na lang sir baby.. ;D ;D

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #408 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 09:37 AM »
Hehe they don't even know what's HD DVD or high definition is?? Gosh! :P Obviously, we here know more about the latest tech info. Shame on them considering they're the Toshiba Philippines & none of their rep can answer a simple question!  :o ;D
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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #409 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 09:38 AM »
yup....its funny mas informed pa tayo sa mga products nila.... ;D ;D

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #410 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 03:00 PM »
Meron na, I was at Automatic Centre gateway yesterday. They already have the HD DVD player comes with the usual optical, s-video and av connection plus a HDMI. around 20k++++

Bro are you sure or could be a mistaken identity? This morning I went around in Makati & checked all the major video/audio shops including Authomatic Center. They verify that currently no such HD DVD in the Philippines yet.  :-\

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #411 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 04:54 PM »
Been to automatic center gateway this afternoon...no toshiba hd dvd player on sale there...the only toshiba dvd player they have are the toshiba sd-350e with hdmi with srp of P12,000+ and one lower model with karaoke function that says high resolution player on the box but definitely no Toshiba HD-A1 hd dvd player.


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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #412 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 05:12 PM »
It's a false alarm after all... :-[

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #413 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 05:50 PM »
do you suggest that we wait until the technology (and acceptance) stabilize?

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #414 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 06:48 PM »
bro hemisphere, scroll back to page 20 and find my post and see if the recommendation works for you

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #415 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 06:57 PM »
teka lemme see. funny i have to question.. even if they recommend to buy the player now.. di pa pala kaya. have allocated my budget for summer. thanks slowhand sir.

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #416 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 07:04 PM »
that's a nice perspective!

going for these points in the article:

- Price deflation
- Waiting for PS3

-DVDs are still pretty great!


thanks slowhand sir.


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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #417 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 07:42 PM »
I'll never forget the first time I watched a HD demo. It blew me away instantly. I mean, you can actually see the much improved degree of clarity as if I was watching out the window, almost as if I can touch it, the incredible color of the fruits, etc.  :D

I'm a true HD convert. The truth of the matter is that until people actually sit-down and watch a "true HD" show or sporting event, they will not know what they are missing.

Having said that, many consumers are torn about the whole HD DVD & Blu-ray format war. I know that the quality will be far superior to DVD & just cannot bring myself to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a player and hundreds more for movies that may not be around in a year or so if that format loses the battle.

Currently, I'm using an upconverting DVD player on my 42" HDTV (RPTV 3LCD) at 720p thru HDMI which resulting in near high definition viewing experience. For this manner, I believe this is a safe bet for the next year or two until the cost and future of HD movie viewing is more stable & affordable. :D

In general, I'm a Blu-ray supporter & will be holding my breath until the release of PS3 as being the cheapest BD player in the market. If only reviews on the PS3's BD capability proven highly positive, then only will myself consider a purchase in the future.... :)

Meanwhile...yes DVD is still looking great! Long live DVD! More quality LE release pls...   ;)
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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #418 on: Apr 23, 2006 at 08:03 PM »
expect a significant price drop on dvds also in the coming months. as for me, im placing my money on HDDVD. it would be my next target this year.

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Re: DVD-busters: HD-DVD, Blu-ray discs and EVD
« Reply #419 on: Apr 24, 2006 at 11:51 AM »
Went to almost all video stores in makati.  They think I'm crazy.  I think pchin have the same experince. ;D

their reaction "HD DVD?  Ahhhh Ano po yun???????
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