I remember a couple of month ago..Toshiba anounced a HDD DVD recorder and some blu ray fan boy said even Toshiba knows not to waste time on HD DVD burner. So I guess the same goes here...Sony sees the writing on the wall and doesn't want to waste profits on a soon to dye format.
These devices serve different markets. Many people like the convenience of hard drive based recording without the monthly payments of a Tivo or cable box. Devices like these are designed to replace the VCR. Sony and Toshiba are companies that have a vast product lines. I would not read too much into this release.
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I remember a couple of month ago..Toshiba anounced a HDD DVD recorder and some blu ray fan boy said even Toshiba knows not to waste time on HD DVD burner. So I guess the same goes here...Sony sees the writing on the wall and doesn't want to waste profits on a soon to dye format.
These devices serve different markets. Many people like the convenience of hard drive based recording without the monthly payments of a Tivo or cable box. Devices like these are designed to replace the VCR. Sony and Toshiba are companies that have a vast product lines. I would not read too much into this release.