Posted by J Rusnak on 06/22/06 00:03

I find AVS an invaluable source of info on the entire gamut of home
entertainment. Right now, I have neither an HD-DVD or Blu-Ray player. I
have certainly been on the side of Blu-Ray, at least initially. For me,
I'm looking for the best picture, audio, and software content. I have to
say that, for now, I'm leaning more towards HD-DVD. It seems to offer
sharper PQ, equal or superior audio, better upconversion on standard discs,
and more of the title's I'd want. (Give me SERENITY, BATMAN BEGINS, KONG,
UNFORGIVEN over RESIDENT EVIL and A KNIGHT'S TALE anyday!)

However, as anyone who ever preferred laserdisc over VHS, or Betamax over
VHS, already knows...quality does not necessarily define what the publics
opts for. That's not to imply that BR is inferior. We'll have to wait for
the Sony and Pioneer players (and more software) before a verdict can be
determined. However, BR is doing a MUCH better job in building consumer
awareness...from working with and informing retailers to advertising. For
example, the UNDERWORLD tv commercials plainly state "Available on DVD and
BLU-RAY." They also have commercials on HD tv channels. I have yet to see
any such promotion or DVD release ads for HD-DVD. (Just as there was very
little on-going advertising/promotion for laserdisc.)

I'll be getting a player during the holidays. But which format that will
be, I can't say as of yet. But AVS will certainly play a big part in my
decision.



"Joshua Zyber" <joshzyber@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:XpidnT0dBaSNUATZnZ2dnUVZ_vWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> "asj" <kalim1998@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1150856547.946314.121550@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> >> www.avsforum.com
> >>
> >> Go to the Blu-Ray sections and marvel at the sheer volume of people
> >> voicing their disappointment.
> >
> > How many times are you going to use a FORUM as some sort of proof.
>
> Hey jackass, I didn't point out that forum to you so that you could
> start spamming there too. I'll warn you that AVS is a moderated forum,
> and the owners don't take kindly to trolling behavior like yours.
>
> > There are obviously two camps here, and citing a forum filled with
> > both
> > sides is not considered "proof" of anything.
> >
> > I cite news reports showing that HD-DVD is falling flat on its face,
> > with slow sales and Warner cutting HDDVD titles, you give me a FORUM.
> > Great job.
>

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