How many will buy a dual format player?

csmith75 · 01-04-07, 11:15 AM

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.

ctiq21 · 01-04-07, 11:16 AM

Should make it a poll...

fa8362 · 01-04-07, 11:18 AM

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.

Kabillyhop · 01-04-07, 11:30 AM

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

ShagMan · 01-04-07, 11:35 AM

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.

pcrx · 01-04-07, 11:39 AM

I would if the price was affordable. Otherwise no.

archibael · 01-04-07, 11:41 AM

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.

Big J · 01-04-07, 11:45 AM

It would depend on the quality and the price.
J

Michael Grant · 01-04-07, 11:48 AM

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

MidnightWatcher · 01-04-07, 11:49 AM

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

ADGrant · 01-04-07, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Grant

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

As would I.

b.greenway · 01-04-07, 11:58 AM

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

Whiggles · 01-04-07, 12:14 PM

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.

BOSS10L · 01-04-07, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by b.greenway

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

Agreed.

nyg · 01-04-07, 12:24 PM

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.

fate187 · 01-04-07, 03:06 PM

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.

csmith75 · 01-04-07, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by b.greenway

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."

theforce8686 · 01-04-07, 05:31 PM

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.

hmurchison · 01-04-07, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by theforce8686

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.

Darin · 01-04-07, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theforce8686

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?

theforce8686 · 01-04-07, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Darin

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.

Darin · 01-04-07, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by theforce8686

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?

Faceless Rebel · 01-04-07, 06:04 PM

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

namechamps · 01-04-07, 06:17 PM

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.

wormraper · 01-04-07, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theforce8686

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 +.

, 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"

Dauod · 01-04-07, 06:53 PM

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.

drj2000 · 01-04-07, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dauod

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.

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

John

b.greenway · 01-04-07, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith75

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

gobler · 01-04-07, 07:37 PM

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

nataraj · 01-04-07, 08:03 PM

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.

View Poll Results: Will you purchase a dual format player?
Yes, I will purchase a dual format player.	90	45.23%
No, I'm happy with my HD DVD player.	51	25.63%
No, I'm happy with my Blu-ray player.	23	11.56%
No, I'm happy with my Blu-ray and HD DVD players.	19	9.55%
No, I'm still waiting for one format.	16	8.04%
Voters: 199. You may not vote on this poll

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csmith75 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: PA Posts: 675	How many will buy a dual format player? 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. Last edited by csmith75; 01-04-07 at 11:54 AM..

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Kabillyhop Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: True North Strong and Free Posts: 640	In a heartbeat.. assuming the price is less than the combined price of the 2 single format players with comparable performance. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price has passed.

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ShagMan AVS Special Member AVS CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,469 Classified Rating: 100% (6)	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.

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pcrx Advanced AVS Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 2,105	I would if the price was affordable. Otherwise no. __________________ The Red Seat Cinema DVD Profile Collection

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ctiq21 Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 795	Should make it a poll...

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fa8362 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 950	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.

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archibael AVS Special Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,864	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. __________________ I do not speak officially in any sense for Intel Corp., Technology Manufacturing Group but I do work there.

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Big J AVS Special Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,776	It would depend on the quality and the price. J

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Michael Grant Anna's papa Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 10,238	If the quality is there, I'll pay more than I would for a single-format player. __________________ Michael

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MidnightWatcher Of The 7th Dimension Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 5,731 Classified Rating: 100% (4)	No. If I ever wanted dual format I'd buy an BD ROM drive for my HTPC once they come down to $30. __________________ "Without struggle there can be no progress."

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b.greenway AVS Special Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,324	I already own hardware for both formats; so the choices don't really apply but the Warner TotalHD discs are intriguing...

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Whiggles Screenshot scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 590	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.

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nyg AVS Special Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,687 Classified Rating: 100% (2)	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.

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fate187 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6	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.

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theforce8686 AVS Special Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,453	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.

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Faceless Rebel ALL HAIL BRITANNIA! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Holy Empire of Britannia - Pacific Coast Area (Northwest Block) Posts: 1,031	I'm actually seriously considering sending my Xbox 360 HD DVD Player back and waiting for these dual-format players.

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namechamps AVS Special Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,426	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.

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Dauod Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 167	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. Last edited by Dauod; 01-04-07 at 07:40 PM..

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gobler Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SoCal ~ West Covina Posts: 93 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	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

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nataraj AVS Special Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: WA Posts: 8,020	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.