Author Topic: The War Begins... (Read 106529 times)

krazy · « **on:** Mar 19, 2006 at 03:21 AM »

The first HD-DVD and Blu-ray players are now available for reservation/pre-order on Amazon US:

Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc Player

Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD Player

Looks like it'll be an interesting fight for supremacy between the Blu-ray and HD-DVD sides

aldrinpsx · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 19, 2006 at 08:39 AM »

Ill stick my nose to the release of the PS3..

....then after a while those players will be on sale at any local store here.

peace!!!

pchin · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 19, 2006 at 09:20 AM »

Quote from: aldrinpsx on Mar 19, 2006 at 08:39 AM

Ill stick my nose to the release of the PS3..

Amen to that aldrinpsx!

For the BD player, since the manufactureres are still trying to resolve some technical issues...it's too risky to jump into the hot lava now...too much risk for early adopters....

Munskie · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 03, 2006 at 12:46 PM »

Quote from: aldrinpsx on Mar 19, 2006 at 08:39 AM

Ill stick my nose to the release of the PS3..

....then after a while those players will be on sale at any local store here.

peace!!!

yeah...if it will be released in the US this november....it will be here probably just before xmas......yeah...xmas gift...

but it'll be a long wait........

CocoBoy · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 05, 2006 at 08:10 AM »

Quote from: Munskie on Apr 03, 2006 at 12:46 PM

yeah...if it will be released in the US this november....it will be here probably just before xmas......yeah...xmas gift... but it'll be a long wait........

Musnkie, what's the expected pricetag for the PS3 pala? Can't wait!

pchin · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 05, 2006 at 09:05 AM »

Thought there's an initial report from Merril that it'll cost over $800 to produce a unit but most industry news reported the expected price range could be around $500

Munskie · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 05, 2006 at 09:12 AM »

how much did ps2 cost when it was released here? i think it was 30k plus rin.....so halos ganun din cguro labas ng ps3 rito....

av_phile1 · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 05, 2006 at 10:48 AM »

Quote from: krazy on Mar 19, 2006 at 03:21 AM

The first HD-DVD and Blu-ray players are now available for reservation/pre-order on Amazon US:

Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc Player

Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD Player

Looks like it'll be an interesting fight for supremacy between the Blu-ray and HD-DVD sides

There's a good chance it may not turn out to be a war. But it could be a profitable coexitence, just like with gaming consoles and software - PS2, Xbox, PCgames, Nintendo, Sega, etc. The software is often developed on more than 2 consoles. So I wouldn't be surprised if studios release their movie titles in both formats.

aldrinpsx · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 17, 2006 at 07:33 PM »

Toshiba HD DVD High-Definition DVD Player with Standard-DVD Upconversion

Model: HD-A1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7652523&type=product&id=1134699969167

Now available... masilip nga ng actual mamya.

peace!!!!

Munskie · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 17, 2006 at 07:45 PM »

Quote from: aldrinpsx on Apr 17, 2006 at 07:33 PM

Toshiba HD DVD High-Definition DVD Player with Standard-DVD Upconversion

Model: HD-A1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7652523&type=product&id=1134699969167

Now available... masilip nga ng actual mamya.

peace!!!!

its here na....start savin' up boys!!

pchin · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 17, 2006 at 11:43 PM »

Munskie, do u mean u saw it in a local shop na?

aldrinpsx · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 02:41 AM »

Toshiba - HD DVD High-Definition DVD Player with Standard-DVD Upconversion HD-A1

peace!!!!

pchin · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 05:43 AM »

Congrat aldrinpsx for the grand PQ player & being the first dude in the block to try out HD movie! Pls give your review & feedback bro!!!

baby · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 07:23 AM »

congrats bro. I'm droooooling. I can't wait to get one. I must control meself and wait.

Munskie · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 07:45 AM »

Quote from: pchin on Apr 17, 2006 at 11:43 PM

Munskie, do u mean u saw it in a local shop na?

nope....i mean its officially in stores na di ba? kelan kaya dating nito locally

Munskie · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 07:47 AM »

aldrin congrats!!! i think you're the first member here to have HD player....reviews, pics, comments will be very much appreciated in the near future.....DROOL ALERT AGAIN!!!!!! I need tissue please!!

again, congratulations man!!

pchin · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 07:48 AM »

I see...for a sec I thought there's a local shop that already carrying stock of such HD player hehe

O nga ya...have to start saving now...

aeris30 · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 07:56 AM »

here's a link from the AVS Forum on discussions regarding the Toshiba HD-A1 player:

Let The Battle Begin - Toshiba HD-A1 is here!

Munskie · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 08:52 AM »

the avsforum regarding the hd player is moving so fast, i was reading one page and two pages have been added already....the guys there are really excited over the new toys. Lucky dogs!!

pchin · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 09:11 AM »

That's true....so many posts na since my last view. Everyone is so excited over the US...lucky our friend aldrinpsx has got his new HD toy na & hopefully can give us some feedbacks soon

jonster · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 11:08 AM »

Just want to ask if this new HD-DVD or Blu-ray are compatible with our current HT setup? I mean, Dolby or DTS 5.1 din ba? Yung digital output ba pwede din sa optical or coax ng present ampli natin na madedecode yung dolby & dts? And lastly, pwede din ba sa ordinary CRT TV na may s-video or component video or ordinary composite video? Or kelangan HDTV ready na?

Mas maganda sana kung plug and play na sa mga current HT setup natin. Yung no need to buy another set of ampli or TV just to enjoy the surrounds and the superb video. TIA!

Munskie · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 11:22 AM »

Quote from: jonster on Apr 18, 2006 at 11:08 AM

Just want to ask if this new HD-DVD or Blu-ray are compatible with our current HT setup? I mean, Dolby or DTS 5.1 din ba? Yung digital output ba pwede din sa optical or coax ng present ampli natin na madedecode yung dolby & dts? And lastly, pwede din ba sa ordinary CRT TV na may s-video or component video or ordinary composite video? Or kelangan HDTV ready na? TIA!

HD-DVD and Blu ray has new sound formats DTS-HD and Dolby Digital PLus, you can still use your current amp with this formats if you use the 5.1 multi-channel analog outputs of the HD player (which will do the decoding). You can still use digital coaxial or Toslink but will only play the current sound formats, DD or DTS.

Best if you have hd capable display/monitor if you really want highest PQ possible. though tosh hd-a1 has all the outputs you mentioned.

"Another issue is hobbled compatibility with older HDTVs. All HD-DVD and Blu-ray players--and all forthcoming HD-DVD players--will output high-definition resolutions only via copy-protected HDMI outputs, so people whose HDTVs don't have HDMI (or DVI/HDCP inputs) will have to settle for the downconverted analog image that's little better than standard DVD."

aldrinpsx · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 11:52 AM »

Hold on to your horses guys... unit posted is not mine.got it from another forum..i was at my local bestbuy store this evening,but the last unit was sold before me.what i did i ordered it online(thru bbuy )and should be ready for pick up tommorow or the following day.my apology for the confusion and lack of details on my last post..anyway,, feedback and reviews is just a sleep away.. ill keep you posted..one more thing.. I appriciate those warm words/praises coming from pchin,baby and munskie..

..in advance.

**im also thinking about the release of blu ray player this may 23..with the capabilities and good software titles to run.. i have 30 days to return the HD DVD player at no cost.***

.. HAIL !! to the consumer act law!!

peace!!!

av_phile1 · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 12:35 PM »

I guess if one's serious saving up for these new toys, one has to stop buying DVDs already. Right?

pchin · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 02:26 PM »

Quote from: aldrinpsx on Apr 18, 2006 at 11:52 AM

**im also thinking about the release of blu ray player this may 23..with the capabilities and good software titles to run.. i have 30 days to return the HD DVD player at no cost.*** .. HAIL !! to the consumer act law!! peace!!!

Tnx for the clarification Aldrin . Nevertheless, you'll be getting it tomorrow so it's still considered early as you're the first Pinoydvd member who will actually having a "real live" HD experience.

Yes, after that pix & comments pls..pls...!

Wow...I feel like migrating to USA na...such a wonderful consumer law!! IMHO: Try out the HD DVD before the expiry period then exchange it with a BD player..in this way you can judge which one is better??

In this case, you may need to delay your HD DVD purchase a bit longer... This is really PEACE!!

av_phile1 · « **Reply #25 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 02:34 PM »

Only in America. Where the consumer is King!!!

pchin · « **Reply #26 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 02:45 PM »

Quote from: av_phile1 on Apr 18, 2006 at 12:35 PM

I guess if one's serious saving up for these new toys, one has to stop buying DVDs already. Right?

O nga ya...lucky si Aldrin in USA...hey not fair...we should practise the same law here.

Not really av_phile1 ...those who save up for a HD player will have the benefit of playing backward all their DVD collection plus with the upscale feature converting to 720p or higher thru HDMI, it may improve the SD PQ to near HD quality... As time goes by DVD may even be much cheaper to buy than before...

With the current HD movie price...DVD could still be living for a very looooog period...

av_phile1 · « **Reply #27 on:** Apr 18, 2006 at 03:37 PM »

Ok, so tuloy ligaya.

If our lawmakers were more interested in putting this country on its feet rather than some charter change and another impeachment round, maybe we could see some genuine push in favour of the consumer for a change. America got to where it is after more than 200 hundred years after independence. This country is just over a hundred years old. So maybe we can have the same consumer laws after another hundred years.

aldrinpsx · « **Reply #28 on:** Apr 19, 2006 at 08:49 AM »

Me sings.... Im So excited and I just can't hide it,I'm about to lose control And I think I like it.

peace!!!

im selling my pristine sony with hdmi ouput..any takers??

pchin · « **Reply #29 on:** Apr 19, 2006 at 09:12 AM »

Ay nako aldrinpsx is jumping up & down with tears na & will celebrate jubilantly soon....after getting his new hi-tech toy. We are all very happy to share your joy

(tho it would be much better if we can get one for ourselves)

Congrat bro for your new gadget of the millenium! Can't wait to see more pics & hear your comments.