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Early Adopting to HD-DVD Pays Off?
2006-03-29, 7:11 PM #1
Second tech-related thread today, I know, but this one's about a really good deal. HD-DVD internal drives for only 120 a piece, when the cheapest they were supposed to be at launch was FIVE HUNDRED. Get them while they're hawt.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/29/snag-an-nec-hd-dvd-drive-for-just-120/
D E A T H
2006-03-29, 7:35 PM #2
Does HD-DVD need video cards that support HD-DVD? Furthermore, if you're not running your computer on a 38" HD TV, what benefit is there to have an HD-DVD drive in your computer?
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2006-03-29, 7:37 PM #3
Why? We'd just need to buy a new HDCP monitor. By the time I have one of those they'll be dirt cheap. Still nice find! I'm sure some one will find use for it. :)
2006-03-29, 7:38 PM #4
Originally posted by Wolfy:
Does HD-DVD need video cards that support HD-DVD? Furthermore, if you're not running your computer on a 38" HD TV, what benefit is there to have an HD-DVD drive in your computer?

No, and more space. Though granted these aren't the burners, some people here do have HTPCs.
D E A T H
2006-03-29, 7:38 PM #5
Originally posted by Wolfy:
Does HD-DVD need video cards that support HD-DVD? Furthermore, if you're not running your computer on a 38" HD TV, what benefit is there to have an HD-DVD drive in your computer?

DVD: 4.7 GB single layer 8.5 GB double.
HD-DVD: 15 GB single layer 30 GB double.

There's a 50% chance that this is a waste of $120.
2006-03-29, 9:05 PM #6
Ooooooooo go HD-DVD!
2006-03-29, 9:06 PM #7
Isn't Serenity coming out on HD-DVD?

That would make it totally worth it.
Stuff
2006-03-30, 4:31 AM #8
I'll wait for these things:
  1. A drive that can read HD-DVD and Blue Ray.
  2. Actually movies or software on one of the new media.
Sorry for the lousy German
2006-03-30, 5:42 AM #9
Seeing as DVD writers dropped from £200 to around £30 over the course of two years, I don't see why technology like this won't follow suit.

I've no need to be on the cutting edge, tyvm. If I was earning a hundred kay PA, maybe I'd bother - but it'd be because I *could*, not because I wanted to or needed to.
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2006-03-30, 6:00 AM #10
I'm not saying you all want it, and I'm rooting for Blu-Ray, I'm just offering this helluva deal up for grabs.
D E A T H
2006-03-30, 6:13 AM #11
Quote:
A drive that can read HD-DVD and Blue Ray.

i'm working on this now. honestly. an optical system for optical drives that will cater to both hd and blue ray. a little more research and i'll know if it's even feasible. so far it is.
2006-03-30, 6:20 AM #12
A lot of companies already announced that they're making it. You guys really need to read more metablogs ;)
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