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ganthc · 09-12-2007, 06:18 PM

http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_...12063409990001

Blu-ray recorders that can record bd-50 discs are coming out in Japan. Hopefully they come to the states soon.

videoworx · 09-12-2007, 07:04 PM

Don't hold your breath.

Ruined · 09-12-2007, 07:05 PM

These have been coming out in Japan for a while on both formats AFAIK (standalone HD/BD recorders with large hard drives) however they never seem to make it over to the US. Perhaps they feel the DVR market already is monopolized by the cable companies and hence an expensive unit like these will never sell when you can rent a DVR for a meager $15/mo from your local cable provider.

ganthc · 09-12-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruined

These have been coming out in Japan for a while on both formats AFAIK (standalone HD/BD recorders with large hard drives) however they never seem to make it over to the US. Perhaps they feel the DVR market already is monopolized by the cable companies and hence an expensive unit like these will never sell when you can rent a DVR for a meager $15/mo from your local cable provider.

Ah! Good point!

dugpa · 09-12-2007, 07:27 PM

Actually, it's because broadcasters here are throwing all kinds of roadblocks in their way and trying to keep digital recorders from becoming common place. They're still fighting over the whole broadcast flag issue, so I suspect no manufacturer wants to release a HD recorder only to have it suddenly not comply with US law if the last court ruling is overturned on appeal.

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Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	These have been coming out in Japan for a while on both formats AFAIK (standalone HD/BD recorders with large hard drives) however they never seem to make it over to the US. Perhaps they feel the DVR market already is monopolized by the cable companies and hence an expensive unit like these will never sell when you can rent a DVR for a meager $15/mo from your local cable provider. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

09-12-2007, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
dugpa Nothing But the Best Join Date: Sep 2004	Actually, it's because broadcasters here are throwing all kinds of roadblocks in their way and trying to keep digital recorders from becoming common place. They're still fighting over the whole broadcast flag issue, so I suspect no manufacturer wants to release a HD recorder only to have it suddenly not comply with US law if the last court ruling is overturned on appeal. __________________ DVD collection LD collection Will rent this sig space for blu-ray discs.

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