"Blu-ray Disc" vs. "HD DVD": Neither Is Winning

[Hulk]

It's brutal.

I want some good HD movies to download/stream and Jerry can't point me to anything but those 71 movies from the cinema-whatever site with like landscape flyovers, stuff I saw at NAB 2005.

How about some movies that people actually watch Jerry. As I said there are over 350 Blu-Ray alone available on Netflix. And they are 4 and 5 star movies that I and most people would actually want to watch.

How about it Jerry. Where are they?

I don't see them?

Come on where are the downloadable HD movies?

How about those classic Star Trek episodes in HD-DVD? Surely you can point me to a link to watch those in HD right?

I'll take any Star Trek in HD for that matter.

You still there? Are you going to show me a few hundred HD movies that are downloadable?

They must be there is optical is dead right?

But where are they?

Come on you talk the talk but you can't walk the walk?

Still waiting for the link?

[Jerry Jones]

http://marketnewsblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/blu-ray-and-hd-dvd-versus-hd-downloads.html

“We have seen widespread use of the Internet as an electronic delivery medium for video content over the past couple of years,” said Kurt Scherf, Parks Associates’ Vice President and principal Analyst. “Certainly, the availability of higher-quality content and a significant base of products like the iPod that allow for more seamless content-to-device linkages have provided a boost to the online video space.”

That’s a healthy jump in the market, and will motivate content companies to work on bringing High Definition downloads to the consumer, and Internet service providers to increase the size of the pipe coming downstream to consumer’s households.

So, looking forward, does this make the struggle between Blu-ray and HD-DVD for consumer acceptance pointless? Some people think so. The professional prognosticator and CNBC favourite, Paul Kedrosky quipped last March that the format war was: “Two dog packs fighting over a decomposing bone.”

Hmmmmm.

"Two dog packs fighting over a decomposing bone."

Not bad.

I'll have to remember that one.



Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

I want some good HD movies to download.

Ever heard of TiVo HD?

http://www.tivo.com/whatistivo/tivohd/index.html

TiVo® HD combines the clarity of high definition with the smart, easy-to-use TiVo Service. It works with any cable set-up. It connects to any home network for the best of both broadcast and broadband content. It downloads movies from the Internet to your living room. It can pause, rewind, and slow-motion with razor-sharp HD clarity. Plus, TiVo HD connects to virtually any cable service via CableCARDs1, so it replaces your existing cable box.

Record movies in HD. With TiVo HD, you can record shows in standard or high definition. Plus, you can pause or rewind HD instant replays without sacrificing the original razor-sharp HD resolution.

Download movies from the Internet. Don't see any great movies in your cable program guide? You can easily select a classic or new release from the world's largest movie library, order them with a click of your remote control, and have them downloaded directly to your TiVo box.*

$299.99.

TiVo HD FAQ at the following link:

http://www.tivo.com/whatistivo/tivohd/faqs/index.html

"Blu-ray Disc" and "HD DVD?"

Dead as disco, baby.



Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Hulk]

Yes I have "On Demand" digital cable right now. But there are still plenty of movies, I repeat PLENTY of movies I'd like to see that are not available.

But guess what? Many of them are available on HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.

And the "On Demand" service locks up sometimes, it not responsive to FF and RW, sometimes doesn't start when paused for a bathroom or popcorn break, etc... Whereas optical discs obey my every command.

And if cable goes down as is sometimes the case on a stormy night when you sit down for a nice movie then NO MOVIE FOR YOU!

Optical discs on the other hand will always be there waiting for me!

Optical discs will be around for quite some time to come. Eventually there will be a transition to streaming but that's quite a few years off.

It ain't happening now Jerry. No matter how much you jump and shout and write your little catch phrase: Dead as DISCo.

Since you are the leader of your cause I must ask Jerry? How much of your family room movie viewing is downloaded movies and how much is DVD?

I know you won't answer that directly because it doesn't fit your template. Just like my other questions about where the HD download beef? Doesn't fit your catch phrase. You can degrade the discussion to a catch phrase but you can't deny that just about the entire world is hooked on DVD's at this point in time. Yes, actually buying, renting, and playing good old optical discs.

The catch phrase isn't supported by the fact that there is little or no HD content to download, none to stream, and everybody is still using DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-Ray.

Generally when one has lost a discussion one reverts to a simple catch phrase to repeat over and over. It's an old trick.

Give it up buddy you lost!!!!

Thank you for your time and good night.

I'm going to watch a nice optical disc and enjoy the pits and bits.

[Jerry Jones]

No matter how much you jump and shout and write your little catch phrase: Dead as DISCo.

Yes, "HD DVD" and "Blu-ray Disc" are, of course, as dead as disco.

However, I can see you sitting in front of your obsolete "Blu-ray Disc" player five years from now... listening not to a disco tune... but instead to the Information Society hit of the 1980's: "What's On Your Mind."

I'm reminded of the opening lyrics to that particular song...

"Here I am in silence..."
"Looking 'round without a clue..."
"I find myself alone again..."
"All alone with you..."

Tee-hee.



Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Mehen]

Still?

New MURC game #2

[Hulk]

5 years of use out of my Blu-Ray player (if I buy one). That ain't bad. I'm in!

You wanna do '80's songs? I'm in.

Okay here's you right now with NO HD content to download save for a documentary on Dolphins or something like that but you slept through it 42 times. And your dreaming that maybe some day you'll be able to actually download a real movie. It's raining outside and your internet connection is down just to increase your frustration. Through a rain covered and fogged window you can see across the street and into your neighbors family room where they are watching a new movie on their HD optical disc player. You feel so sad about dreaming of a future that isn't quite here yet.

I Can Dream About You - Dan Hartman
"No more timing each tear that falls from my eyes
I'm not hiding the remedy to cure this old heart of mine"

Then in an instant it hits you and you realize the error of your ways and run out to buy a HD optical disc player!

Ha ha ha!!!

[Jerry Jones]

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/LATU01623102007-1.htm

Western Digital Delivers Hundreds More Hours to High Definition TiVo DVRs
PR Newswire
My DVR Expander(TM) External Hard Drives Verified Compatible with TiVo Series3(TM) HD And TiVo HD DVRs
October 23, 2007: 07:57 AM EST

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expanding consumers' TV recording capabilities by as many as hundreds of hours, Western Digital today announced that its My DVR Expander(TM) external hard drives are verified compatible with TiVo HD and TiVo Series3 DVRs (digital video recorders). Available now at Best Buy retail stores and online at TiVo.com/store, the My DVR Expander external hard drive is capable of storing up to 300 hours of digital standard-definition (SD) or up to 60 hours of high-definition (HD) television programming based on 500 GB of hard drive storage(1).

More from the Western Digital Web site:

http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=334

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

Come on where are the downloadable HD movies?

Akamai launches the brand spanking new TheHDWeb.Com

http://www.akamai.com/hdonline

http://newteevee.com/2007/10/29/akamais-new-hd-strategy-show-dont-tell/

http://www.thehdweb.com/

http://www.thehdweb.com/about.html

As the lines blur between the PC and the living room it's only a matter of time before consumers demand an HD quality experience over the Internet. While this may seem like a distant possibility Akamai invites you to experience the HD Web today.

Told you.



Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

Akamai is able to offer the HD programming via the Web in cooperation with Verizon's FiOS, which features an amazing 30 Mbps download speed option as explained on this Verizon FiOS page:

http://www22.verizon.com/content/consumerfios/about+fiostv/who+wins+fios+vs+cable/who+wins+fios+vs+cable.htm

FiOS package options here:

http://www22.verizon.com/content/consumerfios/packages+and+prices/packages+and+prices.htm

FTTH (fiber to the home) Certified means you will have true fiber optic service all the way to your home. We’ll provide you with the superiority of a reliable, 100% fiber-optic network ready for future innovation.

The future is now, baby.



Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

System requirements:

http://www.thehdweb.com/requirements.html

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

"HD DVD" & "Blu-ray Disc?"

Dead as disco.



Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[paulw]

"HD DVD" & "Blu-ray Disc?"

Dead as disco.



Jerry Jones
http://www.jonesgroup.net

Not at US$169.99

http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/BlackFridaySales/Store/Sears/Category/All/Rebates/yes/EarlyBirds/yes/Page/5

[Jerry Jones]

Not at US$169.99

The $169.99 price is for 30 Mbps, which is amazingly fast... even for high definition downloads.

As the Akamai "system requirements" Web page explains, you only need 13 Mbps or greater for 1080p!

http://www.thehdweb.com/requirements.html

The Verizon FiOS middle package offers greater than 13 Mbps... a full 15 Mbps... and it costs only $49.99:

http://www22.verizon.com/content/consumerfios/packages+and+prices/packages+and+prices.htm

I predict the prices will drop, too.

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Jerry Jones]

Verizon's FiOS... a "growing threat" to cable:

http://www.forbes.com/special_contributors/2007/10/24/verizon-fios-cable-tech-cx_pco_1024paidcontent.html

Verizon's FiOS a Growing Threat to Cable; AT&T Goes to Washington?
Joseph Weisenthal 10.24.07, 11:12 AM ET

Verizon (nyse: VZ - news - people ) is forcing people to take its once dismissed TV initiatives seriously.

The company announced yesterday that its IPTV service FiOS TV had signed up 500,000 subscribers ( release), and as the WSJ reports, it’s causing increasing consternation in the cable industry.

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net