Posted by Herbert John \"Jackie\" Gleason on 10/16/07 00:25

On Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:55:02 -0700, Winfield <doghouse@operamail.com>
wrote:

>Richard C. wrote:
>> "WinField" <doghouse@operamail.com> wrote in message
>> news:F0tQi.429$bL7.199@newsfe09.phx...
>>>
>>>
>>> Richard C. wrote:
>>>> "Winfield" <doghouse@operamail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:q-udnVDsW-7QMIzanZ2dnUVZ_rGrnZ2d@giganews.com...
>>>>
>>>>> Imagine that Blu-Ray wins tomorrow - all new H-Def movie releases
>>>>> are BLUE. {snippage ...}
>
> ^^ IMAGINE ^^ er... pretend, let's assume for the sake of argument,
>because some enthusiasts are lamenting the format war.
>
>
>>> So Blu-Ray is the winner. At what price point would you buy that
>>> spiffy new BD-DVD player? And ... how long will it take to get to
>>> your price point? Remember, as of today - Blu_Ray!
>>>
>>> Nips, winfield
>>
>> ==========================
>> How did you make THAT giant leap?
>>
>> HD-DVD players are cheapest at present.
>> The discs are still way too expensive.
>
>I believe both formats will be around until Roy L. Fuchs washes his
>filthy mouth out with SOAP. I have no idea how the market mix of studio
>support, PC backup blank-disc or novelty yard-sale items will wash out.
>
>If HD-DVD comes on strong, Sony's Blu-Ray could become the "Apple
>Computer" of DVD playback. Snob appeal, high prices and "I'm too sexy
>for my shirt" image. It's anyone's guess.
>
> - winf

Like I said, asswipe! They will BOTH be around for a LONG TIME!

You sumbitch!

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