We all know engadgethd doesn't support HD DVD... i see an article on the 1k HD DVD player coming out...but there are 5 companies coming out with players
Here is some notes posted by an AVS forums member that was at the Toshiba press confrence.
I just got back to my hotel after attending Toshiba's CEDIA press conference with Jon Spackman, AVS HD DVD/BD Moderator.
The theme was Star Trek and the presenters were dressed in Star Trek outfits and the stage was set with Star Trek decorations. The first presentation was all about their new LCD panels, however, I'll just discuss the HD DVD side of the presentation here.
Here's the list of the new news.
1. All Gen 3 players will be packed with Born Identity and 300. All ValueElectronics.com Gen 3 advance orders qualify for the two additional titles packed with the players.
2. Buy a HD DVD player and the Star Trek box set and their is a mail-in rebate for a Star Trek HD DVD phaser remote control unit, very cool looking and sound effects. All ValueElectronics.com pre-orders are eligible.
3. The 5 free HD DVD movies will be extended till 2/28/08 and new titles are added to the selection. xBox and notebook PC with HD DVD drives will qualify for the 5 free HD DVD movie offer.
4. Just considering Warner, Universal, Paramount, Dreamworks and Dreamworks Animation more than 125 new titles will be release by the end of '07.
5. Shinco, Ventura, Alpine, Onkyo and Integra and the 3 new Gen 3 HD DVD players will all ship by early Q4 '07.
6. Total HD DVD player unit sales are expected to reach more than 30 million stand alone units by the end of ‘07.
7. Amazon and ValueEletronics.com report the A2 is the #1 best seller.
8. According to NPD data, BD stand alone players have 16% market share, HD DVD enjoys a 33% market share, while SD DVD holds 51%.
9. All studios are going to expand the connectivity features, like on the Star Trek HD DVD you can connect to CBS's server and get a tour of the Star Ship Enterprise.
10. All Toshiba products are Earth friendly and will carry the "Earth Protection" logo on their packaging. There is a long list of things Toshiba has developed to ensure their Earth friendly compliance.
HD DVD boldly goes where no other format has gone before.
Thanks for posting this extra info! I agree that EngadgetHD's HD DVD coverage seems lacking compared to BR.
I myself am still on the fence, but will likely purchase a player around Christmas time. Cost is my biggest consideration, though. If BR wins in the long run and I have to buy a new player in 4 years...so what if I got an HD DVD player now with 7 movies for only $250, especially with great SD DVD upconversion. I'm leaning toward an HD DVD that plays 1080i, since that's what my tv resolution is and I might as well save money.
Of course, if BR came out with a low-cost player...that would give me an interesting decision :)
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We all know engadgethd doesn't support HD DVD... i see an article on the 1k HD DVD player coming out...but there are 5 companies coming out with players
Here is some notes posted by an AVS forums member that was at the Toshiba press confrence.
I just got back to my hotel after attending Toshiba's CEDIA press conference with Jon Spackman, AVS HD DVD/BD Moderator.
The theme was Star Trek and the presenters were dressed in Star Trek outfits and the stage was set with Star Trek decorations. The first presentation was all about their new LCD panels, however, I'll just discuss the HD DVD side of the presentation here.
Here's the list of the new news.
1. All Gen 3 players will be packed with Born Identity and 300. All ValueElectronics.com Gen 3 advance orders qualify for the two additional titles packed with the players.
2. Buy a HD DVD player and the Star Trek box set and their is a mail-in rebate for a Star Trek HD DVD phaser remote control unit, very cool looking and sound effects. All ValueElectronics.com pre-orders are eligible.
3. The 5 free HD DVD movies will be extended till 2/28/08 and new titles are added to the selection. xBox and notebook PC with HD DVD drives will qualify for the 5 free HD DVD movie offer.
4. Just considering Warner, Universal, Paramount, Dreamworks and Dreamworks Animation more than 125 new titles will be release by the end of '07.
5. Shinco, Ventura, Alpine, Onkyo and Integra and the 3 new Gen 3 HD DVD players will all ship by early Q4 '07.
6. Total HD DVD player unit sales are expected to reach more than 30 million stand alone units by the end of ‘07.
7. Amazon and ValueEletronics.com report the A2 is the #1 best seller.
8. According to NPD data, BD stand alone players have 16% market share, HD DVD enjoys a 33% market share, while SD DVD holds 51%.
9. All studios are going to expand the connectivity features, like on the Star Trek HD DVD you can connect to CBS's server and get a tour of the Star Ship Enterprise.
10. All Toshiba products are Earth friendly and will carry the "Earth Protection" logo on their packaging. There is a long list of things Toshiba has developed to ensure their Earth friendly compliance.
HD DVD boldly goes where no other format has gone before.
-Robert
Does anyone know what is NEC doing as a supporter of HD DVD? Seems they are doing zip!
Thanks for posting this extra info! I agree that EngadgetHD's HD DVD coverage seems lacking compared to BR.
I myself am still on the fence, but will likely purchase a player around Christmas time. Cost is my biggest consideration, though. If BR wins in the long run and I have to buy a new player in 4 years...so what if I got an HD DVD player now with 7 movies for only $250, especially with great SD DVD upconversion. I'm leaning toward an HD DVD that plays 1080i, since that's what my tv resolution is and I might as well save money.
Of course, if BR came out with a low-cost player...that would give me an interesting decision :)