Robin
Well-known member
What electronics manufacturer would you choose to purchase, a Blue-Ray or HD/DVD or Universal DVD player from? And why them?
Cheers
-Robin
Cheers
-Robin
Hi,Robin said:Joe,
Sony's next generation Blue-Ray DVD player, could be soooo awesome...![]()
I though most folks, would have been thinking 'Denon', as their current DVD players have been so very popular... Sony has been the leader in this area, as you say... I wonder, what the new Blue-Ray players will look like, cost and more importantly what they will be capable of reproducing (quality of the source)?
Cheers
-Robin
Peter Hogan said:Hi,
After the latest news of what Sony has pulled, I have written off that particular company for good. Any company that would approve such a product has lost my approval...PERMANENTLY. I'll never buy another Sony product. You can read more about it here:
http://www.sysinternals.com/blog/2005/10/sony-rootkits-and-digital-rights.html
and here:
http://www.cnet.com/4520-6033_1-6376177.html?tag=nl.e501
Peter
socialxray,socialxray said:Hey Pete,
Instead of getting mad at Sony write your congressman and tell him or her to repeal the law that makes this legal and takes away our right to fair use on the media products that we buy. Yes I'm talking about the DMCA again. That should be your enemy. Not Sony. And by the way, Sony isn't the only company doing this.
While I am all for voting with your dollars, these companies (record companies) do not care about what the consumer thinks. They use their declining profits as proof that piracy is rampant instead of trying to adapt to new technology. Then they take these statistics to Congress to use as ammo for their (the record companies) agenda. Don't laugh because it has already worked! Why compete in the marketplace when you can legislate your profits?
Hey don't get me wrong. I think what Sony is doing is totally unethical BUT it is within the constraints of the law as it now exists. Not giving them your hard earned cash is fine and they truly deserve a boycott; but, they are NOT the only company doing this. They just happened to get caught.
Sony to Stop Controversial CD SoftwarePeter Hogan said:Hi,
After the latest news of what Sony has pulled, I have written off that particular company for good. Any company that would approve such a product has lost my approval...PERMANENTLY. I'll never buy another Sony product. Peter
Profits are declining because they don't launch any good music. 99% of all new bands out there are crap.socialxray said:Hey Pete,
They use their declining profits as proof that piracy is rampant instead of trying to adapt to new technology. Then they take these statistics to Congress to use as ammo for their (the record companies) agenda.
There is some debate as to whether this is legal or not. A jurisdiction in California is suing Sony over this based on various spyware, consumer rights, and other issues. Of particular note, with all of the traction that this is gaining in the mainstream press, the Feds are now aware of the issue. The Department of Homeland Security's Assistant Secretary for Policy was quoted as follows:socialxray said:Hey Pete,
Instead of getting mad at Sony write your congressman and tell him or her to repeal the law that makes this legal and takes away our right to fair use on the media products that we buy. Yes I'm talking about the DMCA again. That should be your enemy. Not Sony. And by the way, Sony isn't the only company doing this.
amey01,amey01 said:I'll wait 'till a real brand comes out with a player. Naim, Linn, etc......
Ryan,Dolfin said:I like pioneer elite quality. But ultimately it'll depend on the reviews and personal test-drives before I make any concrete decision.
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