http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/ Engadget Comments for Engadget HD Podcast 069 - 01.23.2008 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Jan 23rd 2008 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Jan 23rd 2008 12:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/
Wake up kid and do something with your life rather than coming on the internet bitching about stuff you know nothing about.]]>Jan 23rd 2008 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Jan 23rd 2008 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Jan 23rd 2008 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/
Additionally, any favoritism that I seem to show towards HD DVD is more accurately described as hatred towards the utter arrogance and downright rudeness of the BD crowd. This is especially evident from those elitist snobs who try to say that you're not a "true" high-def/home theatre enthusiast unless you can afford $500 for a BD player -- as though the general populace always has that amount of money to throw at a player.

People like Truth Teller are just trolls and need to be ignored as such. But when BD fanboys are saying to "Get a better job" (and getting "Highly rated" at that!!!) or that you're not a true enthusiast if you don't buy a BD player, I will not in good conscience buy into a format that is supported by such elitist snobbery. In fact, it was because of recent, insulting posts of that nature that I've now refused to buy a PS3 when my tax return comes in. That's probably not a valid reason for a lot of people, but that's too bad.

When profile 1.1+ BD players drop below the $200 list, I'll most likely jump on it, but until then I won't give the BD extremists the satisfaction of buying to their format. Upscaled DVD will work just fine.]]>Jan 23rd 2008 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Jan 23rd 2008 11:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Seriously, we know what you mean, thanks for the clarification. I think most of us feel the same way.]]>Jan 23rd 2008 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Jan 24th 2008 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/
...unless what I said hit too close to home, perhaps?]]>Jan 24th 2008 6:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/
For the record...

On the week Paramount announced they were HD-DVD exclusive I predicted the format's demise in the comments on the Engadget HD Podcast 046 on 08.22.2007:

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/08/22/engadget-hd-podcast-046-08-22-2007/#comments

They defined their success scenario as "increased studio support = format progress". Which means they placed their fate in the idea that they would be able to keep all of the cats in the moving wheel barrel and Warner Bros jumped out first.

For the record... you guys poo-pooed this conclusion in episode 49. =] =P =]

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Keep up the good work! We will keep listening! =]
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As your resident "chicken-little" I was just pointing out that the entire design purpose of the ICT was to plug the "analog hole". If this new device opens up that hole at a cheap price, I wouldn't put it past the SOB studios to be a bunch of jerks and try to plug that hole with the ICT.

Studios have not been known for their generosity as of late.

This is more of a comment what behaviors to expect from them that it is on the viability of using the new /Hap-hawg/ doohickie to rip blu-ray discs.

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Dan]]>Jan 24th 2008 12:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/
My thoughts are if the blue continues the un-trend and dominates player sales 9:1 then maybe the UP5000 won’t get this unannounced successor. Even if red makes a comeback, with the prices on HD DVD players bottoming out, the combo players only look more over priced. Nothing like getting 6 HD DVD players and 30 free movies for the price of a BD-UP5000.

My question is…..Do you think if I got a BD-UP5000 and sat on it will the firmware come along to make it live up to it’s full potential? Or is it a lost cause? Should I wait and hope the 5500 or un-named follow up don’t end up being vaporware now that the red sun appears to be setting on HD DVD?

Love the show. Keep them coming.
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http://www.dailygame.net/news/archives/007137.php

http://www.betanews.com/article/NPD_Free_Bluray_player_deals_led_to_boosted_sales_this_month/1201203983

I'd say this certainly puts a better perspective on all the "sold" Blu-ray players...they were all given away for free! ;)]]>Jan 25th 2008 6:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/Jan 25th 2008 12:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/
I did what you're considering. I switched from Cox to Dish Network HD and back again. Quality is terrible. I have a 52" 1080i RCA RPTV and my wife, who normally says nothing about picture quality, squawked at the screen and inquired, "Does it look all fuzzy to you?" Yes, I replied. Please, please, please, don't switch.

Thanks again to this forum for warning me about Uverse. I'm appreciative of the knowledge of this community so now it's my turn to give back. Steve, do yourself a favor Bro. and stay away from Dish. Worst decision I've made in the past 2 years, other than buying a Wii.]]>Jan 25th 2008 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/engadget-hd-podcast-069-01-23-2008/
BTW, it was nice to finally see how you guys look. I feel like I just found bigfoot.

http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=leavingces200800gq8.jpg
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