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01-22-2007, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TepEvan,Jan 22 2007, 12:34 PM
Well, you're right and wrong. As far as popular format, you're 100% right; however, I don't think blu-ray will just go away like Betamax 
However, I posted an article a few months ago about how NEC started shipping chipsets that read both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. I figure within the next year, we should be seeing units able to play both formats. As history shows, I'd stay away from anything Sony supports... mini-disc and UMD (which is really just an attempt to revive their mini-disc).
However, I posted an article a few months ago about how NEC started shipping chipsets that read both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. I figure within the next year, we should be seeing units able to play both formats. As history shows, I'd stay away from anything Sony supports... mini-disc and UMD (which is really just an attempt to revive their mini-disc).
The current offering was rushed to market by LG. It has approximately 90% of Blu-ray capabilities and about 50% of the HD-DVD capabilities.I disagree with the notion that HD-DVD will win on the merit of the p0rn industry. Cost of transfers is one of the reasons why they have so far elected to use HD-DVD(cheaper). That is the current reason for them choosing as such. As long as Warner keeps putting out quality transfers, HD-DVD has a shot even though Sony has Disney, etc. Animated films look good on 26" CRT's let alone played through an upconverting or high definition player on 50" plasmas.
I hope HD-DVD "wins," but I'm not waiting around or continuing to purchase inferior copies of movies. I went from a non-progressive player to HD. I had my eye on an Oppo player, but elected to make the big jump all at once. It's been about nine months and I, nor my family, regret it.
Personally, i think Oppo makes a better player at a better price if you're looking at entry level upconverting players, imo.
01-22-2007, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by S2KinVA,Jan 22 2007, 12:47 PM
Used it so much I cant read it anymore
now my keyboard numbers are worn out :doh:
01-22-2007, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bighead2,Jan 22 2007, 12:29 PM
I think an intake would help things out a bit...
Where like my Impala adding those items got me about 60hp
01-22-2007, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by S2KinVA,Jan 22 2007, 12:50 PM
What drives me crazy about this car is that adding an intake, header, test pipe and exhaust MIGHT get you 6-8hp.
Where like my Impala adding those items got me about 60hp
Where like my Impala adding those items got me about 60hp
01-22-2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Jan 22 2007, 12:54 PM
Not sure if you're happy about that(that the current car was brilliantly developed) or mad.
Compare...
S2000
Header- $700
TP-$100
Exhaust-$600
Intake-$300
$ to hp =$242 per hp gained
Impala
Header- $700
TP-$100
Exhaust-$600
Intake-$300
$ to hp = $28 per hp gained
