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Recent Posts

1. Comment - For those who missed Google Voice beta, Ribbit Mobile opens in beta

   (Nov 6, 2009 - 12:28 AM)

   Didn't miss G-Voice....just waiting for it to be available on the iPod touch.

2. Comment - CES 'Better Questions' contest: Win Vista Ultimate, CS3, Zune and more

   (Jan 2, 2008 - 9:32 PM)

   Ask HP/Dell/Sony: Do you plan on releasing any media center computers with HD DVRs and the ability to burn recorded programs to Blu-Ray?
   
   Ask AMD: When will your quad processors be widely available from major computer manufacturers?

3. Comment - HD DVD Players, Discs Make Debut

   (Apr 19, 2006 - 11:18 PM)

   Personally, I think Blu-Ray is the better format because of the added capacity. I look forward to buying a PS3 for both movies and games. I don't agree with their copy-protection scheme, but that could change before release.
   
   I read that Sony isn't going to prohibit 1080i/p output through component by default unlike originally reported. Which will mean alot to the thousands like me that have hdtv that don't have a dvi or hdmi connection.
   
   I don't have a problem buying either format, but am in no rush to buy movies for either. First of all, neither format has anyting real compelling. Second, with all new technology prices will drop fast and universal players/recorders with be released.
   
   Not too long ago the SACD and DVD-Audio formats were released, I waited for the reasonably priced universal player.
   
   I just don't see consumers really supporting either format until prices drop dramatically. I'm sure there will be a bigger demand than for the high resolution audio formats, but there will still be a curve.

4. Comment - Sony to Launch Blu-ray Movies in May

   (Feb 28, 2006 - 2:45 PM)

   I'm going to wait for a PS3, to compete with X-Box 360 they won't be able to go too high on the price.

5. Comment - Sony Announces Blu-ray Disc Pricing

   (Feb 8, 2006 - 1:57 PM)

   I disagree with the idea of having to pay more for some kind of bundle with both dvd and bd discs. If you do a hybrid format with them both on the same disc (a la Sony's hybrid sacd/cd discs) it should be the same price or close to it.
   
   That being said, the prices on the discs will fall fast, just like they did with cds, dvds, cd-r's, dvd-r's, and most other other new technologies.
   
   As for having to buy an expensive player, I think there will be a number of people out there that will be willing to shell out for a Playstation 3.
   
   My main problem is that I have an HD tv that only has component inputs. I do not have dvi or hdmi inputs on my tv, so no matter which hd format I go with, I will most likely be left out in the cold because all of the motion picture companies are more worried about piracy than they are about the consumers.