CES: BD - No New Hardware Plans or Specifics

[Mightyram]

http://www.videobusiness.com/blog/83...610019561.html

It's still probably safe to say that a number of the major BD manufacturers aren't planning on giving new high-def hardware specifics during the show that officially kicks off in Las Vegas on Jan. 7. For example, one is pushing back any new formal announcements until the spring.

If there is ever a time to give some insight in hardware plans or future equipment for 2008... CES is the time.

[HD DX]

one is pushing back any new formal announcements until the spring.

WB going BD exclusive in the spring CONFIRMED!

[azcardsfan]

or is Warner goes red, they will all start making dual players

[Wretched]

there is no need to cherry-pick, the blog post is quite small:

High-Def Formats: Hot or Not at CES?
January 3, 2008
As there are about a million press conferences on CES Sunday eve (well, I exaggerate, but it's still about one manufacturer on the hour between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.) I've been racing to prep myself about what I can expect. A lot of what I'm being told is embargoed, and can't be released on the VB site until Sunday. With some exceptions, it's still probably safe to say that a number of the major BD manufacturers aren't planning on giving new high-def hardware specifics during the show that officially kicks off in Las Vegas on Jan. 7. For example, one is pushing back any new formal announcements until the spring. Many of these companies' latest players did just, just roll out in the latter half of 2007. But isn't it really important to keep the momentum going on high-def at CES? All the tech tastemakers will be descending upon Vegas in the next few days.
Outside of the individual manufacturer press conferences, there are planned HD DVD and Blu-ray sessions on Sunday and Monday evenings, respectively. They'll have to fill their alotted time with some sort of discussion. I just hope its something more than the 'We Rule! They Suck!' rundown we sometimes are treated to from each side. I hope to see some of the new BD Live titles demo-ed, such as Lionsgate's War or Saw IV, as I'm curious to see which players will be able to play them (hello, Playstation 3 firmware upgrade??)
HD DVD definitely could use some sort of consumer marketing bonanza to help people understand what advanced interactivity means. The format arguably kicks butt with Web-enabled features and picture-in-picture interactivity. But does it matter if know one knows they are there?
Stay tuned starting Sunday. I do hope CES winds up chock full of fun BD and HD DVD info.

Posted by Susanne Ault on January 3, 2008 | Comments (0)

[hdinred]

Hmmm… a BD hardware manufacturer delaying “any new formal announcements”… a little uncertain about blu’s chances?

[SRFan]

It's still probably safe to say that a number of the major BD manufacturers aren't planning on giving new high-def hardware specifics during the show that officially kicks off in Las Vegas on Jan. 7. For example, one is pushing back any new formal announcements until the spring.

Wow, what a strongly worded statement that exudes certainty and confidence!

[Beta-guy]

if this is true, the BDA has 1 hour to talk on "something" and it's not new hardware... maybe Warner is coming to Blu's side?

[zombieflanders]

Originally Posted by hdinred

Hmmm… a BD hardware manufacturer delaying “any new formal announcements”… a little uncertain about blu’s chances?

Well, considering some just announced hardware within the last month or two, I wouldn't expect a flood, but hey, look into it however you want. Over here in the real world, the schadenfreude will all be on this side of the table. There will be at least one Chinese BD manufacturer (not Funai, who is Japanese) making an announcement, as well as a few 1.1 players. I've heard some whispers that there will be a bunch of non-Apple PC manufacturers jumping in.

Too bad the vaunted "2-hour" HD DVD PRG announcement has never actually run a full hour, let alone two. Sounds kind of--actually, exactly like--their false claims on releases.

[Cap'n Neutrality]

...as I'm curious to see which players will be able to play them (hello, Playstation 3 firmware upgrade??)

She wrote this today?

The update's been out for two weeks and she wrote this today?

"Hello", indeed.

It's not like there isn't about a thousand sites out there talking about it.

I wonder when someone's going to give her the "President Kennedy was shot" scoop.

[Blu-News.com]

Originally Posted by Beta-guy

if this is true, the BDA has 1 hour to talk on "something" and it's not new hardware... maybe Warner is coming to Blu's side?

Well seeing as there is no deal yet, I'm sure that must be it!

[GizmoDVD]

Originally Posted by zombieflanders

Well, considering some just announced hardware within the last month or two, I wouldn't expect a flood, but hey, look into it however you want. Over here in the real world, the schadenfreude will all be on this side of the table. There will be at least one Chinese BD manufacturer (not Funai, who is Japanese) making an announcement, as well as a few 1.1 players. I've heard some whispers that there will be a bunch of non-Apple PC manufacturers jumping in.

Samsung is currently Dual format only. No new Blu-ray only player announced.
Sony has yet to announce a 1.1 deck.
Pioneer has yet to announce a 1.1 deck.
Not good BDA, not good.

[Beta-guy]

Originally Posted by SpartanJohnson

Well seeing as there is no deal yet, I'm sure that must be it!

I was joking thus the ""

[Blu-News.com]

Originally Posted by Beta-guy

I was joking thus the ""

lmao, I was just kidding too.

[Kable]

Originally Posted by Cap'n Neutrality

She wrote this today?

The update's been out for two weeks and she wrote this today?

"Hello", indeed.

It's not like there isn't about a thousand sites out there talking about it.

I wonder when someone's going to give her the "President Kennedy was shot" scoop.

BD live/2.0 hasn't been released yet, that's what she's referring to.

I hope to see some of the new BD Live titles demo-ed, such as Lionsgate's War or Saw IV, as I'm curious to see which players will be able to play them (hello, Playstation 3 firmware upgrade??)

[zombieflanders]

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD

Samsung is currently Dual format only. No new Blu-ray only player announced.

That's odd. So you're saying the BDP-1400 is dual format? Any more lies?

Sony has yet to announce a 1.1 deck.
Pioneer has yet to announce a 1.1 deck.

Hehehe...

Not good BDA, not good.

Um, you do realize Toshiba, the only company actually making HD DVD hardware has also not announced anything. But hey, I like your way of thinking! By your rationale, HD DVD won't be doing anything at CES. Thanks for the heads up!