Blockbuster to favor Blu-ray high-definition discs over rival HD DVD format

[Carlos_E]

Just so you know blockbuster only rents blu-ray in stores.

I work in the city also, where in NYC did you find a blockbuster that rents Blu-ray and not HD DVD because no one as seen a place... Paramount supports both blu-ray and HD DVD so why wouldn't Blockbuster support both? They are both owned by the same company Viacom...

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_513097.html

Blockbuster to favor Blu-ray high-definition discs over rival HD DVD format

By The Associated Press
Sunday, June 17, 2007

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blockbuster Inc. will rent high-definition DVDs only in the Blu-ray format in 1,450 stores when it expands its high-def offerings next month, dealing a major blow to the rival HD DVD format.
The move, being announced Monday, could be the first step in resolving a format war that has kept confused consumers from rushing to buy new DVD players until they can determine which format will dominate the market.

Blockbuster has been renting both Blu-ray and HD DVD titles in 250 stores since late last year and found that consumers were choosing Blu-ray titles more than 70 percent of the time.

"The consumers are sending us a message. I can't ignore what I'm seeing," Matthew Smith, senior vice president of merchandising at Blockbuster, told The Associated Press.

http://chinese.engadgethd.com/2007/0...-the-war-over/

Blockbuster chooses Blu-ray: is the war over?

In a huge blow to Toshiba, Universal, and the rest of the HD DVD devotees, rental giant Blockbuster has decided to stock only Blu-ray discs in the vast majority of its nationwide locations, although HD DVD titles will continue to be offered online and in the 250 (out of 1,450) stores that have been testing both formats since last year. Blockbuster VP Matthew Smith revealed to the AP that the decision to go with Blu-ray -- which will reportedly be announced tomorrow -- stemmed from an overwhelming customer preference for those titles in the test markets, accounting for over 70% of all HD discs rented. Interestingly enough, it seems that content -- and not price -- was the deciding factor for consumers, with Blu-ray-only hits such as the Spiderman and Pirates of the Caribbean films apparently outmatching equivalent HD DVD exclusives. While it's still a little too soon to declare Blu-ray the outright winner, this Blockbuster decision only contributes to the momentum that Sony's darling has had of late -- momentum that at this point, might be too difficult for the other guys to counter.

[Hoggage_54]

Is Sony paying you to advertise Blue-ray for them??

[Carlos_E]

Is Sony paying you to advertise Blue-ray for them??

Come on... The more money Sony makes the more money I make.

[Hoggage_54]

Do you work for them?

[Carlos_E]

Do you work for them?

Yes. I work for Sony Corp.

[Hoggage_54]

That makes sense.. I was wondering why you loved your Sony so much!

[Carlos_E]

That makes sense.. I was wondering why you loved your Sony so much!

The 40% discount helps.

[MrNice]

lol, I figured there was a reason for the sony advertising

[Hoggage_54]

^ That's probably a Sony camera he's holding in his avy too

[Carlos_E]

^ That's probably a Sony camera he's holding in his avy too

Yes it is.

A 10 megapixel camera. I bought it with my discount. $500 and I paid around $300.

[Hoggage_54]

Yes it is.

A 10 megapixel camera. I bought it with my discount. $500 and I paid around $300.

I paid $200 Canadian two years ago for my 4mp Kodak Easyshare

[mg316]

Yes it is.

A 10 megapixel camera. I bought it with my discount. $500 and I paid around $300.

That Sony camera has excellent picture quality

[Lavinco]

I paid 5 bucks for my fuji disposable camera yesterday down at a local party store.

[Deluge1]

So isn't that the nail in the coffin? I think over 90% of the people I know rent their movies from blockbuster...

Sounds like its safe to finally pick one of the two.

[Carlos_E]

That Sony camera has excellent picture quality

Do you have the same camera?

So isn't that the nail in the coffin? I think over 90% of the people I know rent their movies from blockbuster...

Sounds like its safe to finally pick one of the two.

What I have been saying all along.

[kfrost06]

Yes it is. A 10 megapixel camera.

If I get the same camera will it make me look as ripped as you?

[Carlos_E]

If I get the same camera will it make me look as ripped as you?

Only if you're gay.

[kfrost06]

Only if you're gay.

well if thats true hold on I'll be right back

















Quick get the camera

[mg316]

[QUOTE=Carlos_E]Do you have the same camera?

I don't have it yet, I wanna get it, I've seen my friends pics who has the same camera.

[manwithin]

You’re quoting me there, lol.... Well I was right, in the 250 stores that blockbuster was testing HD movies they have both blu-ray and HD DVD that is all I stated a lot of blu-ray fans said that the have seen blockbusters that only carried blu-ray which it not true.. So it seems that blu-ray is going to be in all Blockbusters, that is a big blow for HD DVD... But it's not the end for HD DVD blu-ray need to get their shit together... 20th Century Fox and MGM haven't released a blu-ray movie for months now and canceled all future release, the WB isn't releasing any of their top movies on Blu-ray, batman begins, V for vendetta, the Matrix all have been on HD DVD...When Warner release HD movie for blu-ray they don't put Dolby TrueHD sound track on the disc like they do when the put out the same movie on HD DVD... This war won’t end this year and I’m not too hopeful of it ending next year either.

[hillshooter]

The war is so over. Just search google news witht he topic of blu ray. Even amazon.com is saying that since the announcement people have been cancelling HD DVD discs and player orders.

[Carlos_E]

The war is so over. Just search google news witht he topic of blu ray. Even amazon.com is saying that since the announcement people have been cancelling HD DVD discs and player orders.

I have been saying this all along but no one believed me.

[hillshooter]

I did dude, I got my PS3 right when it came out. The new software update is awesome, I can upscale standard DVD to 1080P. WICKED!

[inheritmylife]

I have yet to see a blu-ray movie.

Are they filmed in 1080p, or just upscaled from 480p?

[Carlos_E]

I have yet to see a blu-ray movie.

Are they filmed in 1080p, or just upscaled from 480p?

Blu-ray discs are encoded at 1080p. It is not upscaled 480p. You can see a huge difference between a blu-ray film and a regular DVD upscaled. I have cablevision HD cable and blu-ray looks better than HD cable.

[inheritmylife]

Blu-ray discs are encoded at 1080p. It is not upscaled 480p. You can see a huge difference between a blu-ray film and a regular DVD upscaled. I have cablevision HD cable and blu-ray looks better than HD cable.

I think the highest definition broadcast that I get is over-the-air 1080i. Nevertheless, my television only displays up to 1080i anyway.

Sounds exiting though.

[Carlos_E]

HD Cable is compressed. Blu-ray discs are uncompressed. You can see a difference.

[Hoggage_54]

HD Cable is compressed. Blu-ray discs are uncompressed. You can see a difference.

I have HD Cable as well but my TV only goes up to 1080i

[Carlos_E]

I have HD Cable as well but my TV only goes up to 1080i

1080i coming from a blu-ray or HD DVD disc looks better than HD cable. If you ever get a chance to see it do so. You will enjoy it. :-)

[number twelve]

carlos did you get the PM i sent you??

[Carlos_E]

carlos did you get the PM i sent you??

Yes, I wanted to ask someone at work then get back to you.

Check your PMs.

[Hoggage_54]

1080i coming from a blu-ray or HD DVD disc looks better than HD cable. If you ever get a chance to see it do so. You will enjoy it. :-)

If you want to ship me out a PS3 at 40% discount, I would be glad to try out the Blu-Ray