Blu Ray / HD DVD combo player and disc

[mike c]

now im 100% sure ... you see the red light to the left of the HDMI cable ... thats your optical.

and based on yamaha color coding of rca's ... orange IS coaxial

 

[mike c]

more pics
http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/16825.html

 

[stratman]

I like how they said "LG is still a member of the Bluray association" yet they saw the writing on the wall, smart these LG guys.

 

[mtrycrafts]

now im 100% sure ... you see the red light to the left of the HDMI cable ... thats your optical.

and based on yamaha color coding of rca's ... orange IS coaxial

That would make sense since all the other colors are accounted for, thanks.

I noticed it has the HDMI 1.2 on your link

 

[krihanek]

LG is an answer for the consumer

The dual format LG player will not end the format war. It is an answer for a limited segment of the HiDef camp. Some people at the low end will still buy a PS3 and be locked in to BLU-Ray. Others will buy a hi end single format players in either format.

Ultimately I think the content providers will have a single disk format. BLU-Ray and HD-DVD will not coexist forever, one will have to lose.

 

[stratman]

The dual format LG player will not end the format war. It is an answer for a limited segment of the HiDef camp. Some people at the low end will still buy a PS3 and be locked in to BLU-Ray. Others will buy a hi end single format players in either format.

Ultimately I think the content providers will have a single disk format. BLU-Ray and HD-DVD will not coexist forever, one will have to lose.

The hi-def camp is a limited segment within home based entertainment electronics, within that segment you have 3 camps: low, middle and high tier consumers. PS3 appeals mostly to younger people that usually (not always) have less acquisitive power, the middle are the majority and are in a holding pattern due to format uncertainty, this group will be largest adopters (also the ones looking for dual format players to hedge their bet in case one format fails.) High tier are early adopters that fall in to two camps: adults with a large disposable income and younger consumers with less fiscal responsibities, either is not too concerned with spending money on a perceived need or want, if one format fails they'll simply switch format (vhs/beta). I agree that eventually there will be only one format, but the enticement to go and purchase hi-def right now will be made easier by dual format players. From the studio's point of view dual players are a boom. Consumers will not be hemmed into one format. Also some studios are releasing the same title in both formats (I'm not sure of the manufacturing costs in producing each format.)Dual format players, once in market, will be a major factor in the speed in which the "war" will end.

P.S. According to this blog from cnet LG is already for sale in Comp USA in Texas: crave.cnet.com
also, BB and CC will start selling in February.

 

[mtrycrafts]

The hi-def camp is a limited segment within home based entertainment electronics, within that segment you have 3 camps: low, middle and high tier consumers. PS3 appeals mostly to younger people that usually (not always) have less acquisitive power, the middle are the majority and are in a holding pattern due to format uncertainty, this group will be largest adopters (also the ones looking for dual format players to hedge their bet in case one format fails.) High tier are early adopters that fall in to two camps: adults with a large disposable income and younger consumers with less fiscal responsibities, either is not too concerned with spending money on a perceived need or want, if one format fails they'll simply switch format (vhs/beta). I agree that eventually there will be only one format, but the enticement to go and purchase hi-def right now will be made easier by dual format players. From the studio's point of view dual players are a boom. Consumers will not be hemmed into one format. Also some studios are releasing the same title in both formats (I'm not sure of the manufacturing costs in producing each format.)Dual format players, once in market, will be a major factor in the speed in which the "war" will end.

P.S. According to this blog from cnet LG is already for sale in Comp USA in Texas: crave.cnet.com
also, BB and CC will start selling in February.

Well, the HD camp is increasing as the 1080p TV market picks up. Then, that middle segment will start picking up players as prices start falling after the higher end, us, start buying and as volume increases $$ starts to come down.

You saw what the demand was for that HD game machines was on release date On a nice HD TV, those games are awesome. Had a chance to see one. Even 1080i was impressive converted to 1080p. They also watch movies and HD movies are not that far above the low def DVD

I am anxiously welcome the CC and BB jumping on that player. The crack is in hand for the downfall of the format war, even if both will continue to exist. With a universal player, we win.

 

[mike c]

yes, you guys can start buying now. please, go out and buy now.

I'll be the late adopter ... I'll be buying the 100buck player

 

[Rock&Roll Ninja]

I'm still waiting to buy an HDTV! (retailers inability to properly adjust anything isn't helping)

 

[stratman]

Well, the HD camp is increasing as the 1080p TV market picks up. Then, that middle segment will start picking up players as prices start falling after the higher end, us, start buying and as volume increases $$ starts to come down.

You saw what the demand was for that HD game machines was on release date On a nice HD TV, those games are awesome. Had a chance to see one. Even 1080i was impressive converted to 1080p. They also watch movies and HD movies are not that far above the low def DVD

I am anxiously welcome the CC and BB jumping on that player. The crack is in hand for the downfall of the format war, even if both will continue to exist. With a universal player, we win.

Hey Mtry,

I'm salivating at the prospect, even if the player costs 1200.00 now it'll be less by year's end.

 

[apatel25314]

the combo player has one flaw, that is that it cannot be "interactive" with hd dvds

 

[stratman]

the combo player has one flaw, that is that it cannot be "interactive" with hd dvds

Interesting if it'll be "fixable" with a patch.

 

[MACCA350]

the combo player has one flaw, that is that it cannot be "interactive" with hd dvds

And this is the reason that in its current state it will not be licensed by the HD-DVD people. So they cannot legally advertise that it can even play HD-DVD or use the logo, and they may find themselves in hot water due to CES and their use of the HD-DVD symbol and advertising it as a HD-DVD player. They didn't even contact the HD-DVD licensing people to find out what they need to do to meet the HD-DVD specifications. LG has since been told that if they meet the HD-DVD standards they will have no problem receiving a license.

cheers

 

[mtrycrafts]

And this is the reason that in its current state it will not be licensed by the HD-DVD people. So they cannot legally advertise that it can even play HD-DVD or use the logo, and they may find themselves in hot water due to CES and their use of the HD-DVD symbol and advertising it as a HD-DVD player. They didn't even contact the HD-DVD licensing people to find out what they need to do to meet the HD-DVD specifications. LG has since been told that if they meet the HD-DVD standards they will have no problem receiving a license.

cheers

It's simpler to ask forgiveness than permission
Maybe it is working for them.

 

[mtrycrafts]

...I'll be buying the 100buck player

Yes, you will be the last one

 

[mtrycrafts]

(retailers inability to properly adjust anything isn't helping)

They are not even trying to do that
Best to look to mag reviews when it comes to 1080p.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Hey Mtry,

I'm salivating at the prospect, even if the player costs 1200.00 now it'll be less by year's end.

Just don't get it on me. I have mine to contend with
Yes, hopefully it will have a quick step decrease, or some handsome sales offers. But, I still want some reviews of the player by competent testers.

 

[JonBaker99]

I will believe it when I see it. I think they are gonna slammed with licensing agreements when they try to bring this player to market. And I am mad about one point above all:

I DON'T WANT A DUAL FORMAT PLAYER! I WANT ONE FREAKIN FORMAT!!! Is that so much to ask?

Yeah I know it is probably too much to ask for one side or the other to roll over and play dead but I can hope can't I?


Like I said before...I'll believe it when I see it but I'll be stunned if this product is made available. I suspect this was created more to say: Hey look what we can do. Not saying it's not gonna happen but my LG rep has been remarkably evasive about release dates.

 

[MACCA350]

I DON'T WANT A DUAL FORMAT PLAYER! I WANT ONE FREAKIN FORMAT!!! Is that so much to ask?

I agree, both format makers should have been locked up in a small room and not let out until they agreed to unite and give us a single kicka$$ format. Then there would be no need for us to sit on the fence(forcing us NOT to buy movies)until one of them stumbles. Every time I think I'm ready to jump off the fence, I find myself grabbing the railing and climbing back up

cheers

 

[stratman]

Just don't get it on me. I have mine to contend with
Yes, hopefully it will have a quick step decrease, or some handsome sales offers. But, I still want some reviews of the player by competent testers.

HA HA! Competent testers? Is there such a thing?