I am not sure how to interpret this :)

Buy The Matrix Trilogy, get a Free HD-DVD player:

4 September 2007 17:35 GMT - To mark the HD DVD launch of The Complete Matrix Trilogy, Warner Home Video and Toshiba have teamed up with HMV to host a special event at its flagship store on Oxford Street from 8am on Monday 10th September 2007.

The first 150 fans who buy The Complete Matrix Trilogy HD box-set will each receive a Toshiba HD-E1 HD DVD player completely free of charge.

Inside the store fans can see exclusive demonstrations, have a sneak peak at the jaw-dropping film in HD format, see themselves immortalised in a picture with the cast via a green screen and meet some "very special" guests.

In addition, expect to see dazzling visual displays, fans kitted out in The Matrix attire and Agent Smith style security to mark the HD DVD release.

As well as the HD DVD player giveaway - the first 400 people who buy the box-set will also walk away with a memorabilia goodie bag.

As fans will know, the Complete Matrix Trilogy HD DVD three disc box-set includes The Matrix, along with its visually amazing second and third instalments, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/9944/10968/Matrix-Trilogy-HDDVD-box-set-launching.phtml

~Josh

Interpret it any way you like, but it's a promotion.

Didn't Sony give away 100 Sony HDTV's to the first 100 buyers of the PS3 in the UK?

They just didn't preannounce it that's all.

I'll give you credit, this is at least factual news.

What is the E1, the HDA1?

I think it was something we all expected eventually...


You hear that Mr. Anderson?... That is the sound of inevitability... :D

Didn't Sony give away 100 Sony HDTV's to the first 100 buyers of the PS3 in the UK?

Isn't Sony technically giving away the PS3 now anyways? Isn't it costing them money each time one is sold?

Isn't Sony technically giving away the PS3 now anyways? Isn't it costing them money each time one is sold?

Yes, just like every HD-DVD player in relation to Toshiba.

~Josh

What is the E1, the HDA1?

E1=A2

I'll give you credit, this is at least factual news.

:D It was eventually inevitable!

Lucky people :D

Toshiba probably got the idea when they heard the Blu-Rants

Desperate Blu-Ray Fanboy: "Toshiba selling a HD DVD player for $299!!! Talk about desperation! What company tries to undercut the competition! What will Toshiba do next! Give away a free HD DVD player away with the purchase of a movie!!"

Toshiba: "That's not a bad idea... it would be good PR and a way to help introduce people to HD DVD! Thanks Blu-Ray fanboys!"

I am not sure how to interpret this :)

Buy The Matrix Trilogy, get a Free HD-DVD player:


http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/9944/10968/Matrix-Trilogy-HDDVD-box-set-launching.phtml

~Josh

Meh, Beatboy at it again with comments like "I am not sure how to interpret this :)"

Sony gave away HDTV's with their PS3 launch party. Let me see who lost more money.150 HD DVD players given away for the first 150 buyers who picked up Matrix trilogy vs HDTV's given away for every PS3 sold (AT A LOSS). hmmm you work out the math.


Quote from BBC site.
"The London HD TV giveaway is thought to have cost Sony more than £250,000. It also provided free taxis to get people home safely"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6485483.stm

Who is more desperate now?

Give me a break Beatboy.

I love The Matrix Trilogy. That sounds like a pretty cool atmosphere.

What's the big deal? Blu-Ray has the same deal.

Except you have to pay $500 for the player. Oh, and you don't get the Matrix Trilogy either.

Hell of a good promotion, if you ask me.

Should be great footfall in the store and lots of hands-on experience.

ZOMG, FIRE SALE!!!!!!1111ONEONEELEVEN

:D

That's a pretty sweet deal, actually.

They seriously think fans are going to show up dressed like their favourite Matrix characters for the HD DVD launch?

Doesn't that only happen at major franchise movie openings like Star Wars and LOTR?

And Sony gave away free 40" Bravia's to the first 100 customers that bought the PS3 at a london store. Stuff like this happens all the time. It's called a promotion!

Yes, just like every HD-DVD player in relation to Toshiba.

~Josh

Proof and links to back that statement up?

It is a promotion -- don't you get tired of the misinformation. Sony did the SAME thing with 100 FREE TVs. Promotions happen ALL the time.

They seriously think fans are going to show up dressed like their favourite Matrix characters for the HD DVD launch?

Doesn't that only happen at major franchise movie openings like Star Wars and LOTR?

You'd be surprised (or maybe not). People take fanboyism to all kinds of extreme levels. :D

Yes, just like every HD-DVD player in relation to Toshiba.

~Josh

Facts to back this claim up? Don't link 2006 A1's either.

And for the next BR story, Toshiba are paying the Chinese to make players at a loss.

I've never seen such hilarious BD panic trolling!

Why would the head BD cheerleader create a thread about a HD DVD promotion?

And Sony gave away free 40" Bravia's to the first 100 customers that bought the PS3 at a london store. Stuff like this happens all the time. It's called a promotion!

uh, a promotion is advertised ahead of time...those people who got the free TV's did not know they were getting them until they were already in line...

another great example of FUD....

I am not sure how to interpret this :)

Buy The Matrix Trilogy, get a Free HD-DVD player:


http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/9944/10968/Matrix-Trilogy-HDDVD-box-set-launching.phtml

~Josh

Let me help you out. What you should be saying, to stay in character, is, "Warner is anti-consumer. How could they allow themselves to sully themselves with this kind of promotional incentive, just to move a few of their HD DVD exclusive titles? Boycott Warner! Send them an e-mail!"

:rolleyes:

Sounds like an awesome promotion. Would be better still if you only needed to buy the first Matrix film.

Thats a pretty good promotion. You can't argue with *FREE*.

I wonder if all the rest of the people in line are going to bite the bullet and pick up an HD DVD player when they miss the cut?

I am not sure how to interpret this :)

Buy The Matrix Trilogy, get a Free HD-DVD player:


http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/9944/10968/Matrix-Trilogy-HDDVD-box-set-launching.phtml

~Josh

I wonder if that is a cheaper promotion for Toshiba than getting 5 free movies with the player purchase. :)

This sounds like a pretty good promotional deal to me.

sounds like 150 free players at a specific store.

Straight forward promotion. I would guess that the store is helping pay some of the costs of the 150 players just to get the traffic in their doors.

Now if it was nationwide without a limit, then it would be a good story, otherwise, this is no big deal.

The new CVS that opened down the road from me gave everyone in the neighboring zip codes a coupon for a free 12 pack of Coca-Cola at their new location only...watch out Pepsi it is over now :p

I am not sure how to interpret this :)I think it can be interpreted as a "thread backfire". :)

Didn't Sony give away 100 Sony HDTV's to the first 100 buyers of the PS3 in the UK?

They just didn't preannounce it that's all.

Yep, and that was a great promotion, too.

Interpret it any way you like, but it's a promotion.

$30,000 down and only $149,970,000 more promotions to go!

$30,000 down and only $149,970,000 more promotions to go!

lol, I like that.

I would be pissed to if I paid 600 for a BD player when I could have a free HD DVD.

Funny thing is that on the same page is this link to where Sony is starting up a movie download service. OMG THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO KILL OFF OPTICAL MEDIA !!!11!!!!!!!!!!11!!

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/9935/10959/Rumours-Sony-launching-video-downloads.phtml

$30,000 down and only $149,970,000 more promotions to go!

Wrong studio. ;)

Wrong studio. ;)

Incomplete info...

HD-DVD Promo group has 150million in it's warchest.

That people picked $150million as the Paramount payout is probably not by coincidence either.

Wow what a great deal across the pond. ;)

$30,000 down and only $149,970,000 more promotions to go!

Hehehehe, ok now that was funny. :)

Lucky people :D

thats a dam good question michael.
but i wouldnt be surprized.
dont you think sony should make blu-ray simple,like hd dvd,what are they trying to prove anyways.
they keep going,there gonna price themselves out of the market,or piss a lot bd guys off[maybe]

Why would the head BD cheerleader create a thread about a HD DVD promotion?

because bd isnt fairing well right now

Why would the head BD cheerleader create a thread about a HD DVD promotion?

Basically to kiss as* to 'hopefully' do some redeeming. This is his method of operation here and has been for months. Trying to get back into the good graces of AVS members, especially the Blu-boys (who now think he's a tool as well). Sad, really.

BB77 posting more frequently than ever.
Blu-ray trolls sounding more hysterical than ever.
BDA issuing more hollow statements than ever.

I'm not sure how to interpret this. ;)

Yes, just like every HD-DVD player in relation to Toshiba.

~Josh

Where are your links? Or is this more BS from the BR posterboy?

I am not sure how to interpret this :)

Buy The Matrix Trilogy, get a Free HD-DVD player:

~Josh

Let me help you. I know being the BD spinboy that you are, factual news, without spin or any FUD confuses you. ;)

So I shall Interprete: BDA be afraid...be very afraid. :D

I am not sure how to interpret this

It means amonst other things:
Sorry Brits for screwing you over with overpriced hardware up till now. It was a mistake. You´ll get the 5 free discs with a new player promo now as well. Again, we are sorry.

btw the Matrix Box is ~70 GBP in the UK, that´s a whooping 140US$.

I am not sure how to interpret this

It means amonst other things:
Sorry Brits for screwing you over with overpriced hardware up till now. It was a mistake. You´ll get the 5 free discs with a new player promo now as well. Again, we are sorry.

btw the Matrix Box is ~70 GBP in the UK, that´s a whooping 140US$.

Having lived in the UK in the past, I have to say this is, sadly, the most true statement here. The Brits really take it in the arse when it comes to cutting edge hardware, software, and entertainment for some reason :(

I'm really not sure what is up with that.

An HDM First?

How about a Home Video First? Sony remastering TFE and making it a free trade in for owners of the original pressing. This has NEVER been done before. Not for LD, nor for DVD and we have seen some God awful transfers in the past.

The ONLY time a trade in has happened is if there is something wrong with a disc - either something is missing - or a manufacturing error has caused the disc to be unplayable.