is oppo going to get in the HD game...?
T The Dukester Audioholic Chief Dec 13, 2007 #2 No, at least back in October when I sent them an email about it. They said that at this time they don't feel the HD formats are "mature" and that they are all about making something mature better. You can send them an email and see if they have changed their minds yet.
No, at least back in October when I sent them an email about it. They said that at this time they don't feel the HD formats are "mature" and that they are all about making something mature better. You can send them an email and see if they have changed their minds yet.
F fmw Audioholic Ninja Dec 14, 2007 #3 I think the truth is more likely that they are way, way too small to be able to handle the technology licensing. I.e. I don't think the big boys will license the technology to them at a level they could afford and still be competitive.
I think the truth is more likely that they are way, way too small to be able to handle the technology licensing. I.e. I don't think the big boys will license the technology to them at a level they could afford and still be competitive.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Dec 14, 2007 #4 I don't know, if they are based in China and there are already Chinese HD DVD players in the market now, that could change. At this point though, I haven't heard of them coming out with either format.
I don't know, if they are based in China and there are already Chinese HD DVD players in the market now, that could change. At this point though, I haven't heard of them coming out with either format.
croseiv Audioholic Samurai Dec 14, 2007 #6 Seth=L said: It would be cool if Oppo did a combo player. Click to expand... A combo player definitely seems to be the best way to go. It seems like the two formats will be competing for a while.
Seth=L said: It would be cool if Oppo did a combo player. Click to expand... A combo player definitely seems to be the best way to go. It seems like the two formats will be competing for a while.
mtrycrafts Seriously, I have no life. Dec 14, 2007 #7 Seth=L said: It would be cool if Oppo did a combo player. Click to expand... Yes, but I don't think such expensive players are in Oppo's marketing game plan.
Seth=L said: It would be cool if Oppo did a combo player. Click to expand... Yes, but I don't think such expensive players are in Oppo's marketing game plan.
billy p Audioholic Ninja Dec 14, 2007 #8 Heh.. mtrycrafts said: Yes, but I don't think such expensive players are in Oppo's marketing game plan. Click to expand... if anyone can design that player and make it reliable & affordable its oppo. Frankly, I am just itching to get a hi def player but with our prices up here it's not an affordable option, yet?
Heh.. mtrycrafts said: Yes, but I don't think such expensive players are in Oppo's marketing game plan. Click to expand... if anyone can design that player and make it reliable & affordable its oppo. Frankly, I am just itching to get a hi def player but with our prices up here it's not an affordable option, yet?
billy p Audioholic Ninja Dec 14, 2007 #10 j_garcia said: Does it cost more from Amazon up there? Duties? Click to expand... John, audio and video equipment is not available to Canadian customers. www.amazon.ca is nothing short of a book store.
j_garcia said: Does it cost more from Amazon up there? Duties? Click to expand... John, audio and video equipment is not available to Canadian customers. www.amazon.ca is nothing short of a book store.
Seth=L Audioholic Overlord Dec 14, 2007 #11 mtrycrafts said: Yes, but I don't think such expensive players are in Oppo's marketing game plan. Click to expand... I was only saying it would be nice, not that it will happen or expect it to any time soon.
mtrycrafts said: Yes, but I don't think such expensive players are in Oppo's marketing game plan. Click to expand... I was only saying it would be nice, not that it will happen or expect it to any time soon.
S Sounds Good Senior Audioholic Dec 15, 2007 #12 billy p said: if anyone can design that player and make it reliable & affordable its oppo. Frankly, I am just itching to get a hi def player but with our prices up here it's not an affordable option, yet? Click to expand... me too... the fiancee and i are getting ready to get a new 73" misu i am going to through in a 805 on the deal and get 2 years same as cash... ive been also thinking about getting a onkyo hd dvd player at the same time....
billy p said: if anyone can design that player and make it reliable & affordable its oppo. Frankly, I am just itching to get a hi def player but with our prices up here it's not an affordable option, yet? Click to expand... me too... the fiancee and i are getting ready to get a new 73" misu i am going to through in a 805 on the deal and get 2 years same as cash... ive been also thinking about getting a onkyo hd dvd player at the same time....
Davemcc Audioholic Spartan Dec 15, 2007 #13 Sounds Good said: me too... the fiancee and i are getting ready to get a new 73" misu i am going to through in a 805 on the deal and get 2 years same as cash... ive been also thinking about getting a onkyo hd dvd player at the same time.... Click to expand... Add 40% to your price, then add another 14% tax to that total to get a rough estimate of the Canadian price (at least in Ontario, some provinces have different tax rates).
Sounds Good said: me too... the fiancee and i are getting ready to get a new 73" misu i am going to through in a 805 on the deal and get 2 years same as cash... ive been also thinking about getting a onkyo hd dvd player at the same time.... Click to expand... Add 40% to your price, then add another 14% tax to that total to get a rough estimate of the Canadian price (at least in Ontario, some provinces have different tax rates).
billy p Audioholic Ninja Dec 15, 2007 #14 The toshiba A3 is on sale including taxes for $310.00 and the A30 is likewise for $410.00 cdn. I really hope Santa will talk some sense to our retailers and they better those awful prices come boxing day! Fingers crossed lol.
The toshiba A3 is on sale including taxes for $310.00 and the A30 is likewise for $410.00 cdn. I really hope Santa will talk some sense to our retailers and they better those awful prices come boxing day! Fingers crossed lol.
smurphy522 Full Audioholic Dec 27, 2007 #15 Well it seems that Oppo Digital will be releasing an upgrade to their ever popular 981hd. At least Secrets list it as the winner for 2007 (not sure how as bothihng is released on Oppo's site) Now that 983 will truly output 1080p via ABT, if I recall. So it is true HD! However the 981 is also HD @ 1080i. Heck even my old 971 outputs 1080i/720p. Isn't that HD?
Well it seems that Oppo Digital will be releasing an upgrade to their ever popular 981hd. At least Secrets list it as the winner for 2007 (not sure how as bothihng is released on Oppo's site) Now that 983 will truly output 1080p via ABT, if I recall. So it is true HD! However the 981 is also HD @ 1080i. Heck even my old 971 outputs 1080i/720p. Isn't that HD?
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Dec 27, 2007 #16 The 980 outputs 1080p currently. By HD, the OP means the content is actually 1080i/1080p, not upscaled to them; aka Blu-ray or HD DVD.
The 980 outputs 1080p currently. By HD, the OP means the content is actually 1080i/1080p, not upscaled to them; aka Blu-ray or HD DVD.
