Since everyone's talking about the LG dual format player that will be released soon, I'm wondering how many of you would buy such a player?

Note: Added a PUBLIC poll.

Should make it a poll...

I wouldn't. It is a solution to a problem I don't have, it's a Goldstar, and I have yet to see it confirmed that the player actually works.

In a heartbeat.. assuming the price is less than the combined price of the 2 single format players with comparable performance.

I'm interested... the rumored price range is way high for me tho, I'm just a poo' little DBA and can't afford the big toys.

I would if the price was affordable. Otherwise no.

Probably not, but if the featureset turned out to be decent and the price was right I'd consider it.

I'm far more likely to buy an LG Combo drive for my HTPC than an LG set-top box, though.

It would depend on the quality and the price.
J

If the quality is there, I'll pay more than I would for a single-format player.

No. If I ever wanted dual format I'd buy an BD ROM drive for my HTPC once they come down to $30.

If the quality is there, I'll pay more than I would for a single-format player.

As would I.

I already own hardware for both formats; so the choices don't really apply but the Warner TotalHD discs are intriguing...

Probably, provided it was reasonably priced. There are two or three Blu-ray titles I wouldn't mind picking up, so I'm not about to blow $1000 just for the privelege of seeing them, but it's a tempting proposition nonetheless.

I already own hardware for both formats; so the choices don't really apply but the Warner TotalHD discs are intriguing...

Agreed.

At this point I wouldn't be interested in a dual format player. If things turn out as I suspect there will only be one format standing within a year or so.

well of course!

maybe not the very first gen player. i assume a pirce of a around $1000 which is a little high for me, but i will definitely grab one when its getting cheaper and/or other manufactures start making them.

I already own hardware for both formats; so the choices don't really apply but the Warner TotalHD discs are intriguing...


The choice I picked would probably apply in your situation: "No, I'm happy with my Blu-ray and HD DVD players."

Defniitely NO for me. I dont want to prolong a war with 2 formats. As a BD owner I currently have access to every studio but Universal and since they on average the last 5 years or more have been the 5th or 6th highest grossing company and can deal with purchasing the few titles I want on SD. I want one format and one format only. And no I dont want a hybrid disc from Warner. Again I wouldnt pay more for half a disc Im not gonna use.

Defniitely NO for me. I dont want to prolong a war with 2 formats. As a BD owner I currently have access to every studio but Universal and since they on average the last 5 years or more have been the 5th or 6th highest grossing company and can deal with purchasing the few titles I want on SD. I want one format and one format only. And no I dont want a hybrid disc from Warner. Again I wouldnt pay more for half a disc Im not gonna use.

How are those Weinstein flick playing in your...no wait.

Sure I'll buy a Universal player. This war isn't going to be won by either of the platforms. Soon LGF films will come over and Disney cannot be too far behind. I'm not holding out for some halcyonic dream that consumer will wake up and decide that a couple of studios warrants their exclusive support.

Defniitely NO for me. I dont want to prolong a war with 2 formats. ... I want one format and one format only.
Why? If players can play all formats, what difference does it make to you if there's one, or 10 formats? Practically all DVD rom drives are now dual format, dirt cheap, and people have the option which media to use that best suits their needs. How is that bad?

Why? If players can play all formats, what difference does it make to you if there's one, or 10 formats? Practically all DVD rom drives are now dual format, dirt cheap, and people have the option which media to use that best suits their needs. How is that bad?

Its the same reason I dont want a VCR/DVD combo. I dont want to buy 2 different formats. I just want one High Def format. I dont care who wins, just give me a winner.

Its the same reason I dont want a VCR/DVD combo. I dont want to buy 2 different formats.
But why? Unlike VHS/DVD, the media pretty much LOOKS the same. It fits in the same space. If you go buy a disc, why do you care what logo is on it?

I'm actually seriously considering sending my Xbox 360 HD DVD Player back and waiting for these dual-format players.

I think I will go with a combo drive in my HTPC instead. Until the prices come down I will likely just put a BD drive and a HD DVD drive in the system (aka "2 drive combo"). When a combo drive can be had for <$300 I will yank both drives and replace them with a combo.

Its the same reason I dont want a VCR/DVD combo. I dont want to buy 2 different formats. I just want one High Def format. I dont care who wins, just give me a winner.

that means you must really hate buying Blank DVD R's. They give you the choice of - or +. :rolleyes: , cm'on as long as we can play the damn discs without fear of obsolescence who gives a crap? Unless you really are that wrapped up in BD "winning"

I voted yes, I would purchase a universal player, but would like to add a caveat, and that would be, that it probably would not be the LG player. I would wait for a higher end player, like a Denon or Onkyo. Until then, I am set with my HD-A1 and PS3. :D

I voted yes, I would purchase a universal player, but would like to add a caveat, and that would be that it probably would not be the LG player. I would wait for a higher end player, like a Denon or Onkyo. Until then, I am set with my HD-A1 and PS3. :D


I agree 100% I am a Denon fanboy and would purchase dual format Denon in a heartbeat.

John

The choice I picked would probably apply in your situation: "No, I'm happy with my Blu-ray and HD DVD players."
Thats what I get for skimming :)

I voted yes. As it stands now I have been waiting for the next gen HD player to arrive and drop in price (which it has) Now I read they have a duel format player! I still will wait for the 2nd gen duel format player but this answers the bigger dilemma of what format to support.

Cheers,
Jeff

I might eventually buy a universal player (or better a drive for HTPC) ... not now. You should add a time element to this poll ... say within 3 months of the release of the first universal player.

that means you must really hate buying Blank DVD R's. They give you the choice of - or +. :rolleyes: , cm'on as long as we can play the damn discs without fear of obsolescence who gives a crap? Unless you really are that wrapped up in BD "winning"

Im not wrapped up on anyone winning. I dont care who wins, I just want a winner. I would prefer one high def disc since they are in essence the same thing. I prefer one color case. One type of disc. If theyre gonna agree to put there movies in the same player why cant they put them on the same disc. Thats all IM saying. Theyre has to be a way to combine HD's cheapness with BD's capacity and make it work together.

I'm good on both formats already and I am not a big LG fan.

Sure, I'd buy a dual format player in a minute if it was cheaper than the cost of the individual players together and didn't have any serious flaws. Max price should be around $1000 (PS3+A2) unless it offers some nice bells and whistles the PS3+A2 doesn't (hard to beat the bells and whistles on the PS3).

I might eventually buy a universal player (or better a drive for HTPC) ... not now. You should add a time element to this poll ... say within 3 months of the release of the first universal player.

+1 ^^^

I MIGHT buy a dual format player at some point of time, but not in the next year. Or even two.

I will gladly buy a dual format player and would buy the new Time Warner discs.

I'm actually seriously considering sending my Xbox 360 HD DVD Player back and waiting for these dual-format players.
I was considering that, but not if the player is $600 or above. I'm not paying $600 for any standalone player, much less $1200.

Call me when a standalone is $299, or a dual-format standalone is $399 (street).

I prefer one color case.
If it really is the color of the case your are concerned about :rolleyes: how does one format winning guarantee you this?

I wouldn't. It is a solution to a problem I don't have, it's a Goldstar, and I have yet to see it confirmed that the player actually works.
1200 for a goldstar is steep, but then 1000 for a samsung is not exactly expected either. Next thing you know, even sanyo or casio will release $1000 players ;)

I will wait for the reviews, but if this works well, I am not getting a HD-A2, and my samsung and HD-A1s will probably get ebayed.

Yes, I'll buy one - Yes, I'm happy with my HD DVD players. I don't have much hope of my Samsung being able to do BD-Video 1.1 or BD-Live 2.0, and I assume that any Dual-format player will have to meet these new minimum specs.

Obviously price is still a major factor. But once the dual players come in line there the part of waiting for one format doesn't make any sense. Are their people out there not buying CDR+ or CDR- waiting for one of those to still win? No, because a dual formatted player negates that those two even exist in competition.

I'd buy a Universal player, but not first generation and not until it's at a $500-600 price point.

Lets see...... I rushed out and bought an HD-A1. Then I rushed out again and bought a HD-A2. I rushed again to get a PS3 only not to find one until 12/22 which I bought immediately. So yes, I will probably spend the $ for a universal. The only problem is what do I do with the quality equipment I replaced them with?? ex: Denon DVD-5900.

That $1200 LG is too rich for my blood. Maybe in a few years, when the price comes down!

No thanks, I'll go down with the ship and come up on the other side, if it comes to that. Oh, and I say "Nuts to WHVs THD idea" too.

Absolutely not. The addition of being able to play Blu-ray would do me no good. I'm a movie collector...if I can't confidently buy new releases without waiting for a thorough round of disc reviews, I'm not interested. While Blu-ray has improved, it is still a crapshoot. And even though they can't be copied, I'm sure Best Buy won't let you return poor encoded BDs becuase it isn't "Pure HD" or "Beyond HD" or because I believe "Sony's Own Poor Version of HD" is garbage!... ;)

I voted happy with my HD DVD. I would consider a dual format player in 2 years when the prices come down to earth ($200 is the perfect price for me)

I think if it's in the $1200 neighborhood that I would consider the LG; but it depends on the quality and featureset. Most of the HD DVD features are required in the spec; but BD allows a number of optional features. I would expect lossless decoding (both TrueHD and DTS MA), and the highest level of interactivity (BD-Live, or whatever the most feature-rich profile is); along with analog outputs, HDMI 1.3, and decent scaling. If this player doesn't have those; I will wait for one which does. If this is successful I would expect it will attract competition; just as uni DVD-A & SACD players did (eventually).

I agree w/ 'nataraj' and others posting similarly. A universal player sometime down the line makes sense...and best one that can have it's firmware easily upgraded, i.e. a drive in a HTPC. Until the dust truly settles. And never buy the first version of anything is a motto that has served me well--that includes the LG.