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Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« on: January 10, 2008, 05:44:36 PM » |
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So......just saw this from the CES show. I happen to be involved in standards work in my job so it caught my eye. I seriously doubt Sony has a shot with this particular strategy but they like to be their own dog.: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22594777/LAS VEGAS - The dream of eliminating the rat’s nest of wires connecting your computer to your printer and other peripherals could be turning into a nightmare.
Even as the first wireless USB systems are reaching the market, drawing a lot of attention at the International Consumer Electronics Show this week, Sony Corp. has thrown a wrench into the works by unexpectedly announcing what looks very much like a competing, incompatible standard.
The confusion comes as some of the biggest technology companies — including Intel Corp., Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co. and Samsung Electronics — have created a format to cure one of the biggest headaches involved in running a computer. |
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2008, 05:54:14 PM » |
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2008, 05:56:17 PM » |
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LOL
Why hasn't anyone done anything about eliminating the bigger rat's nest behind all the A/V equipment?
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2008, 05:57:15 PM » |
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*fiddlesticks*off $ony, seriously.
quit forcing proprietary *feces* into the market
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Uisce Beatha
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2008, 06:31:33 PM » |
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As long as I can get Justin Timberlake on Blu-ray I'm happy. Check out the gomers on the discussion thread. LMAO. |
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2008, 07:48:23 PM » |
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*fiddlesticks*off $ony, seriously.
quit forcing proprietary *feces* into the market
If you start a hate club - I'm in! |
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Fuzzy
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2008, 07:54:19 PM » |
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*fiddlesticks*off $ony, seriously.
quit forcing proprietary *feces* into the market
Agreed. This is an odd one for sure. Going up against Intel, Microsoft and Samsung?? Not to mention everybody else who hooks in to a PC via USB that will get in line behind those gorillas. |
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Fuzzy
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2008, 07:57:01 PM » |
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 Did someone mention Shakira? 
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2008, 08:59:04 PM » |
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Wow, that is just dumb on Sony's part. This is not going to put a dent on the USB market should it materialize.
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stroh
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2008, 09:04:01 PM » |
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 Doesn't this just open the door to some third party getting rich on making Sony to USB/wireless adapters?
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2008, 09:18:54 PM » |
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Wow, that is just dumb on Sony's part. This is not going to put a dent on the USB market should it materialize.
perhaps they're invested in proprietary rechargable batteries for wireless usb devices as well |
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2008, 09:59:25 PM » |
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I believe my PS2 is the last Sony anything that I will purchase. It's the only thing in my house still Sony. When it dies, Sony dies in this household.
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stroh
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2008, 10:09:27 PM » |
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Dang. I grew up on Sony stuff.   |
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Re: Blu-Ray v. HD-DVD II ?
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2008, 10:17:24 PM » |
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