Posted by Tarkus on 09/07/05 01:33

On 9/6/2005 2:25:39 PM, Alpha wrote:

> "Tarkus" <karnevil9@beer.com> wrote in message
> news:nefxtqljqjmx$.dlg@tarkus.karnevil9.com...
>> On 9/6/2005 8:44:15 AM, Allan wrote:
>>
>>> Samsung to play safe with dual HD DVD/Blu-ray rig
>>
>> Apparently, they haven't met Alpha, or they'd know that's impossible.
>
> If you read my whole series of notes on this, the caveat was using a
> multi-laser drive system. Sure you can do that...at big cost.

I believe you also said it would require a completely different drive
mechanism. And didn't you also say there would be licensing issues?

Regarding cost, Samsung's stuff is generally competitively priced, so I
doubt if it will be THAT much more than a single format player from their
competitors.

> We will see what the coy announcement says is Samsung's solution...they
> won't even indicate what it is.

Why would they give out this info to their competitors?

> The article itself mentions the difficulties involved.

And as many of us have tried to beat into your head, these companies make
a living off of solving difficulties. Big deal.
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