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xDDDDD Two words: Nice jab. If only I could vote you up.

*light bulb goes off*

*diggs*]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/]]>Feb 18th 2008 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
They'll just make a combo unit, charge a "mere" $600 and say it's a courtesy discount and it would have been $800 otherwise.]]>Feb 18th 2008 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
it's just like an election- you put money towards your candidate, and they either win or lose. if your candidate drops out, you will not get a refund. either way, business is business. i doubt the lack of refund will prevent Toshiba from losing any consumer loyalty. if Toshiba has BD players on the market a few years from now, i believe the lack of refund will not stop someone from purchasing Toshiba's player down the road; they still make quality products.]]>Feb 18th 2008 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
Toshiba doesn't owe anyone any refunds, or even discounts. Toshiba gave you everything you paid for when you bought HD-DVD. It's not their fault that it lost. People should have known that picking a format during this war came with a risk.]]>Feb 21st 2008 8:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 19th 2008 3:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
Purchased the player for $100 and got 5 free HD DVD's, then soon as Warner backed out, eBayed the player for $150. And just a few days ago got the 5 free DVD's and eBayed those for $50.

HD DVD's over and I sure as hell didn't want to be stuck with a worthless player, however for me was a good run being able to use it for a few months and still make out a worthwhile profit!]]>Feb 19th 2008 12:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
I mean, come on, why not announce now? What's the big f___ difference?]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
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Oh, I looked at your profile, you're new, here.
Okay, you'll see what Engadget thinks of people who post "First!" (especially when they aren't) accompanied by some pointless comment--though every opinion is important!

Are you familiar with the blogospherian word 'flaming'?]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
Numerous times have a seen a double post where the first is highly ranked and the second is low ranked.

The rankings are almost pointless. I wonder if I'll get 5 stars for this one! :-o]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/He already knows. He did the "first" thing in an article earlier today. Several people called him on his bullshit, and he even responded. He obviously doesn't care.

Seriously, does being first and calling it make you feel good? I mean, aside from the fact that you made an ass of yourself twice today by being wrong about it, nobody cares, and you shouldn't either. Anyone can refresh Engadget over and over to get a first post on any article, but why would you? Grow up, or take your meds, or something.]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
I welcome their ridicule more.]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/[Big problem with this analogy: It's making this seem like this "incident" is much bigger than it is but analogies are fun.]

Want to know what Toshiba might announce it tomorrow? Here are some possible answers:
--Because it wants to.
--Because it's probably, somehow, in the company's best interest to do so.
--Because they want to annoy Ogscorpion.

Now that your question has been answered (though shabbily, I admit and intend), back to the flaming.
FOR SPARTA!!!!!


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BTW, per usual, I'm just joking around here; don't take any of this personally.]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
Okay, so if you're playing the whole "I may have started it, but YOU guys are being childish by continuing it" card . . . then does that mean you're going to stop "firsting" on Engadget so we won't have to put up with your bullsh17?

I get enough of the Firsties on The Onion. I don't need it here.]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
(I wrote that just in case anyone coming later doesn't understand why we continue flaming him.)

Carry on.]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Toshiba isn't making the announcement immediately because they are a multinational corporation, with all the pressures and obligations that being a publicly traded company comes with. When you make such a large investment in a technology like they did, you can't just one day decide to say "we're through!" There's all kinds of internal processes they have to go through before they can make that announcement. For example, they probably have to get their legal department's go-ahead that everything is legit. They have to go through layers and layers of business bureaucracy to even set a date for an announcement. They couldn't care less about all the internet geeks like us who just want to see an end to this.

There's your argument. You can't complain about that anymore.]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
I've only read your posts on two stories, and I already can't stand you.]]>Feb 18th 2008 3:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
you may be thinking, "wow, that's ironic considering you're replying to our responses, making your life pointless to the 3rd degree." on the contrary, it isn't pointless. i'm hoping you all realize you're idiots; this realization may give you the power to enjoy such things in life as girls, people, social interaction, friendship, relationships, family, etc. if not, then quit the internet and die in a fire because you're ironically worthless.]]>Feb 18th 2008 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 9:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
As for the PS3, sales will probably remain strong being even with or slightly above the 360, but it's more interesting to think about the stand-alone players and how well they will sale now that the war is over and how soon price drops can be anticipated. I'd also expect an external Blu-Ray add on announced for the 360 very quickly after everything becomes official, likely built by Samsung unless Toshiba has plans we didn't hear about. ]]>Feb 18th 2008 6:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
What to store...? What to store...?]]>Feb 18th 2008 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
Uplifting and depressing at the same time ... *ponders life*]]>Feb 18th 2008 11:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
now maybe we can get TrueHD + a movie on one disk. oh wait, blu ray was doing that already.

my bad.

(True audiofiles know the difference between DD+ and TrueHD. you don't have to drink DD+'s cool-aid. just listen. But, i guess, if you were supporting hddvd, then you were drinking poison to begin with--so, all your senses have been off kilter, eh??)
;{/D]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
Then everyones players could be retrofitted to the new format. Seems wasteful to toss all those players away. ]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/

Seriously, pull hardware? That just doesn't make sense.

Now if you said discontinue promotions and production, that would seem more believable.]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
People would buy them because of their value proposition, not the ability to buy new movies.

When Toshiba releases a finalized, full featured, actualy working (no bugs) blu ray player, people will buy it for the same reason regardless.

People are dumb. They obviously don't care (or remember) that Sony does this with proprietary formats, why would they care/remember that Toshiba did it?]]>Feb 18th 2008 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
People who know about that might buy it for the value, but people who don't know that their investment will be unsupported and never have new media come out for it will be very upset. Upset people tend to be bad for business.

But Toshiba can't pull the hardware from other manufacturers, so you should be able to find your value there.]]>Feb 18th 2008 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/
If MS does start selling Blue Ray addons I wonder if I can send in my HDDVD drive to be "repaired" since it would be suffering from DDF (Dead Disc Format). ]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/2/19/08
You will be missed]]>Feb 18th 2008 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/toshiba-expected-to-announce-death-of-hd-dvd-tomorrow-stop-sale/Feb 18th 2008 3:30PM