chualcsg Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 http://www.cra.gov.cn/article/article.asp?firstid=5199&id=1065 Will release in America (H2 2006) more than 100 EVD-VMD HD movies inclusing Broadway classic titles
Jag Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 Seeing this is a chinese technology, its going to take hollywood a bit longer time to accept this disc technology for their movies................ I just dun want to see a 3-sided format war...........
chualcsg Posted May 10, 2006 Author Posted May 10, 2006 You have a choice If you choose to buy "Expensive Product", it is your choice.
Jag Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 So, will the discs for this format be meant for "china market only"...... ? I ask because the hollywood studios dun seem to back this format............ so far, all the literature about this is china-centric.
chualcsg Posted May 10, 2006 Author Posted May 10, 2006 These HD movies will release in America So, will the discs for this format be meant for "china market only"...... ? I ask because the hollywood studios dun seem to back this format............ so far, all the literature about this is china-centric.
chualcsg Posted May 10, 2006 Author Posted May 10, 2006 EVD is the product of China E-World VMD is the product of UK NME EVD-VMD is the joint venture product of China EVD and UK VMD Look like UK is good in marketing and I believe all America movies will available in EVD-VMD format
htfreak Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 Okay okay, we get what you are trying to say. However, there is no need to get all evangelistic about it to the point that you have to rebut every comment that every other forummer has said about it as if your life depends on it. As you said, it's every individuals choice which format they prefer to go with but realistically, there will be limited backing to EVD-VMD format by the top tier manufacturers other than the China ones. Hollywood will also be on their guard concerning this and will be unlikely to release their high profile movies onto this format day and date with DVD releases. More often than not, there will not be much extras available on the disc other than the movie itself. Just my two Yuan.
Doggie Howser Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 FWIW, I have a Shinco EVD And I do like it. Initial D and Infernal Affairs look bloody brilliant in 1080i over my Amoi 1080p. But audio sucks: 1. Yes you do get 5.1 (but it needs to be analog 5.1 cos the digital format is AGAIN proprietary) 2. Audio is in Mandarin pfftttt (come on.. these movies were originally in Cantonese. Gimme my Cantonese soundtrack!! What to do.. China, I guess Downsides: copy protected DVDs cant be upscaled to 1080i/720p. Not even sure if it does 480p My conclusion is: a. it is a great device but I am not holding my breath waiting for the latest blockbusters (not even from the last 2 decades) to appear in this format.
Xi0625 Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 What is copy protected DVDs? Any example? Those region 1 dvds? FWIW, I have a Shinco EVD And I do like it. Initial D and Infernal Affairs look bloody brilliant in 1080i over my Amoi 1080p. But audio sucks: 1. Yes you do get 5.1 (but it needs to be analog 5.1 cos the digital format is AGAIN proprietary) 2. Audio is in Mandarin pfftttt (come on.. these movies were originally in Cantonese. Gimme my Cantonese soundtrack!! What to do.. China, I guess Downsides: copy protected DVDs cant be upscaled to 1080i/720p. Not even sure if it does 480p My conclusion is: a. it is a great device but I am not holding my breath waiting for the latest blockbusters (not even from the last 2 decades) to appear in this format.
chualcsg Posted May 10, 2006 Author Posted May 10, 2006 Do not mislead the buyers EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD has exactly the same PQ UK is good in marketing and has close relationship with America. All America movies will release in EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD Okay okay, we get what you are trying to say. However, there is no need to get all evangelistic about it to the point that you have to rebut every comment that every other forummer has said about it as if your life depends on it. As you said, it's every individuals choice which format they prefer to go with but realistically, there will be limited backing to EVD-VMD format by the top tier manufacturers other than the China ones. Hollywood will also be on their guard concerning this and will be unlikely to release their high profile movies onto this format day and date with DVD releases. More often than not, there will not be much extras available on the disc other than the movie itself. Just my two Yuan.
oliverlim Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 Do not mislead the buyers EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD has exactly the same PQ UK is good in marketing and has close relationship with America. All America movies will release in EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD Again I would suggest you are misleading people that PQ is going to be the same. Its just not going to be 1080p means all 1080p are the same. Even at 480i on current DVD, some of the PQ are fantastic but others, full of pixelisation and EE. So Again, it depends on the movie budget. Bigger budget movies means that better film cameras and better PQ. Its not all about resolution you know. Thats just one part of the picture. Again, how many of us watch UK production. There are many good ones but I would dare say that about 80% of the viewers here would be watching Hollywood movies and TV series. I agree with JAG that that I just cannot see that Hollywood studios will support EVD. And in the event that they do, you will still not see movies at $8 per disc. In asia perhaps EVD might have a chance as the China/India/HK/Taiwan market for their own production has a high following. But I believe that at the end, if EVD succeed in the India/China/HK/Taiwan market, we will still need 2 players. One for the BD/HD winner and one for EVD for chinese/Indian movies and series. I really think you need to bring your point across without coming out like you have something to gain personally from EVD. All of us want the cheapest or best format to win (Depends on individuals of course). But I defintely do not agree with the way you are saying you are right and everyone is wrong. But this is a forum and I am willing for you to come out with other points on why you think EVD will win the next gen DVD wars. Oliver
joamonte Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 Do not mislead the buyers EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD has exactly the same PQ UK is good in marketing and has close relationship with America. All America movies will release in EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD How can you be so sure? WOW!....sound like you are the chairman of EVD-VMD and Holywood Movie makeing committee....... ;D
joamonte Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 Do not mislead the buyers EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD has exactly the same PQ UK is good in marketing and has close relationship with America. All America movies will release in EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD I have check all you post,since last year nov until now you keep promoting the China brand TV and these EVD thing,and you are very familier with those model no and selling price...I guess you are salemen in some electicial shop right? I have no objection for you to post you opinion but I hope to be fair you must let other know you background before you post any comment..simply by show the shop you are working or own below you Signature... :)
htfreak Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 Do not mislead the buyers EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD has exactly the same PQ UK is good in marketing and has close relationship with America. All America movies will release in EVD-VMD, HD-DVD and BD-DVD Read my text carefully. No where in my statement did I mention that the quality will not be the same between the 3 formats. You are the one trolling here and kicking up a hell of a fuss demanding that everyone ackowledges that EVD-VMD is in every way similar to HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. I have seen your postings on HWZ and you adopt the same attitude there as well. If it is so difficult to accept other people's opinions, maybe you should excuse yourself from this forum.
dbchoong Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 Having the best PQ & SQ does not guarantee success. IMHO, EVD will not be widely adopted by Hollywood. This will mean that it will be relegated to only 'classic' movies and maybe Asian movies. A few Hollywood blockbusters might be released on EVD, but the quantity will be limited and the timing might also be significantly delayed if compared to other DVDs. Also another important point to consider are PC based EVD drives. PC DVD writers are available cheaply everywhere. For EVD to have any chance to gain popularity, cheap PC EVD writers and EVD media must exist. I think EVD won't succeed outside China. But they will still have a sizeable China market. ;D
audionoob1624705779 Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 The major problem with EVD is that their content protection system, while robust, is not design with the consultation of Hollywood Studios. Most Studios will snub this hidef standard because of that. In any case, China OEM mfrs are ready to launch sub USD150 EVD/VMD players in USA before Christmas. It will be interesting to see how this format developed worldwide in 2007.
varun1624705824 Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 <snip>But this is a forum and I am willing for you to come out with other points on why you think EVD will win the next gen DVD wars. I hope you aren't holding your breath waiting for him to come up with any such points. t's going to be a l-o-n-g wait... ;-) Mr Moderator: is there something like a twit filter on these boards? I haven't come across someone quite as irritating as you-know-who in quite a long time... (anticipating a three part reply in red and blue...after all, one message is never enough to express an opinion, is it...) 8) - V.
myhifisystem Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 I recently become owner of EVD LCDTV & I'm impressed with the HD picture quality of EVD discs. I have not seen the other two HD DVDs & definitely having too many standards are no good for consumers like us. Regards
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