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MakB51 Wrote:Une bataille de gagné mais pas la guerre, au vu du prochaine CES 2008, une rumeur fait penser que Microsoft proposerait d'ici mi-2008 fin 2008 une nouvelle Xbox360 avec lecteur Hd DVD incorporé, si c'est le cas, ça relancera une nouvelle bataille, même si je pense que le Blu Ray est bien parti pour gagner. 

Toshiba: We're surprised by Warner Bros decsion to abandon HD DVD

Toshiba has released a statement which indicates that it is surprised by WB's decision to abandon the HD DVD format and go exclusively Blu-ray. There seems to be 'sour grapes' involved as Toshiba draw on the fact there are various contracts in place regarding the support of HD DVD And the two companies worked closely to standardize the DVD format and shape HD DVD as its successor.

TOSHIBA'S STATEMENT

Toshiba is quite surprised by Warner Bros.' decision to abandon HD DVD in favor of Blu-ray, despite the fact that there are various contracts in place between our companies concerning the support of HD DVD. As central members of the DVD Forum, we have long maintained a close partnership with Warner Bros. We worked closely together to help standardize the first-generation DVD format as well as to define and shape HD DVD as its next-generation successor.

We were particularly disappointed that this decision was made in spite of the significant momentum HD DVD has gained in the US market as well as other regions in 2007. HD DVD players and PCs have outsold Blu-ray in the US market in 2007.

We will assess the potential impact of this announcement with the other HD DVD partner companies and evaluate potential next steps. We remain firm in our belief that HD DVD is the format best suited to the wants and needs of the consumer.

CES HD DVD Event canceled due to Warner announcement

The HD DVD promotion group has announced that due to the timing of the Warner announcement, they have decided to postpone their CES 2008 press conference. Their statement reads they are currently discussing the impact of this announcement with partners and are evaluating the next steps that should be taken.

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    Based on the timing of the Warner Home Video announcement today, we have decided to postpone our CES 2008 press conference scheduled for Sunday, January 6th at 8:30 p.m. in the Wynn Hotel. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    We are currently discussing the potential impact of this announcement with the other HD DVD partner companies and evaluating next steps. We believe the consumer continues to benefit from HD DVD’s commitment to quality and affordability – a bar that is critical for the mainstream success of any format.

MakB51 Wrote:Une bataille de gagné mais pas la guerre, au vu du prochaine CES 2008, une rumeur fait penser que Microsoft proposerait d'ici mi-2008 fin 2008 une nouvelle Xbox360 avec lecteur Hd DVD incorporé, si c'est le cas, ça relancera une nouvelle bataille, même si je pense que le Blu Ray est bien parti pour gagner. 

PoPod Wrote:Euggy, ta oublié qu'il ont sortit une xbox avec hdmi sur tout les modèles, ils se rattrapent sur ca quand même...

Ketchup Wrote:Bon, je crois que le HD DVD est mort. En effet, Microsoft avait prévu au CES un stand HD DVD avec une grosse annonce de prévue (uune 360 avec HD DVD intégré) mais il semblerait que cette conférence ait été purement et simplement annulée ...

Maintenant qu'ils perdent Warner, et New line, ni Microsoft, ni Toshiba pourront suffire. La conclusion de tout ca ? Un lecteur Blu ray sur 360 ? :p