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Title: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: trekgeezer on February 12, 2008, 08:55:17 AM
I haven't made the leap into HD yet, but figured some of you have and wouldn't mind knowing this little tidbit.

http://netflix.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=265



Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: Jack on February 12, 2008, 09:01:06 AM
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"We're now at the point where the industry can pursue the migration to a single format, bring clarity to the consumer and accelerate the adoption of high-def.

Ah, corporate speak.


Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: Torgo on February 12, 2008, 11:30:24 PM
I'm not going to have the money to make the jump anytime in the near future. 

I've got a collection of well over 700 DVD's (more if you consider that a lot of those are multiple movie sets) and my wallet can't commit to re-buying my collection all over again like I did when I went from VHS to DVD about 7 years ago.


Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: Jack on February 13, 2008, 09:24:15 AM
Same here.  I've got a daughter starting college later this year.  I'll be lucky if I can afford to browse the bargain bins for regular DVDs, much less drop a grand on a new TV, especially considering the old one is still perfectly good.  But you never know, there's always the possibility I'll find a pile of money laying in the street or something  :smile:


Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: 316zombie on February 13, 2008, 05:25:47 PM
as long as your dvd player has a digital tuner,you will be fine with bluray,or so i'm told....i just bought a new box,cost me less than 40 bucks,it will play bluray,ntsc,or pal formats,and with a 6 number code,it also plays all regions,i love it!


Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: CheezeFlixz on February 13, 2008, 08:57:39 PM
as long as your dvd player has a digital tuner,you will be fine with bluray,or so i'm told....i just bought a new box,cost me less than 40 bucks,it will play bluray,ntsc,or pal formats,and with a 6 number code,it also plays all regions,i love it!

You found a Blu-ray player for $40????!!!! What's the model? I haven't seen one for less than about $220.00.

Is it a true Blu-ray player or is it just a regular player that will read Blu-ray but doesn't have 1080p output?


Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: asimpson2006 on February 14, 2008, 08:24:53 AM
I was waiting for the new disc wars to be over before I make a leap to new technology.  Now that it's coming to an end, I'm still not jumping yet, as I want to wait for prices to come down across the board before I move up.   


Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: 316zombie on February 14, 2008, 03:48:23 PM
sorry i freaked you out cheeze! it reads bluray,720 output,i think...


Title: Re: Netflix drops HD-DVD
Post by: Oldskool138 on February 14, 2008, 04:44:22 PM
With my paltry income tax refund I broke down and bought a Blu-ray player.  Now, I don't have to worry about the format wars.  I've got all the bases covered...(found on for under $250, too  :teddyr:)