Toshiba faces $986-million loss on HD-DVDs - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Jast3r Rogu3 · 03-13-2008, 06:33 AM

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TOKYO — Japan's Toshiba Corp. is likely to book a 100 billion yen ($986-million U.S.) loss in its high-definition DVD business and post a full-year operating profit of around 250 billion yen, falling short of its outlook, the Nikkei business daily said on Thursday.

Shares of Toshiba opened down 2.3 per cent at 717 yen on the report.

Toshiba's decision to pull the plug on HD-DVDs will entail production line changes and other charges that would double the 50 billion yen loss the electronics group had previously expected this business year on next-generation DVDs, the Nikkei said.

toshiba was really stupid to think they could win a battle againts Sony, ouch kids.

globeandmail.com: Toshiba faces $986-million loss on HD-DVDs

umainebearman · 03-13-2008, 06:43 AM

At least this thread had some news attached to it. Unfortunately you had to gloat like the last super duper thread you started about the "hd dvd suckers".

Taxi · 03-13-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jast3r Rogu3

toshiba was really stupid to think they could win a battle againts Sony, ouch kids.

globeandmail.com: Toshiba faces $986-million loss on HD-DVDs

Enough with the Sony fanboy attitute, Jaster.

sambow87 · 03-13-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jast3r Rogu3

toshiba was really stupid to think they could win a battle againts Sony, ouch kids.

It's people like you that make me hate going to other forums. One of the reasons why I pretty much only frequent the File these days. Please stop with the attitude and take it somewhere else.

Mikado · 03-13-2008, 04:17 PM

No reason to kick them while they're down. I actually feel bad for Toshiba now.

Toefur · 03-13-2008, 04:50 PM

Not too bad. They're taking a 100 billion yen loss for HD-DVD yet they still have an operating profit of 250 billion yen. I think Toshiba will be alright.

esc · 03-13-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Toefur

Not too bad. They're taking a 100 billion yen loss for HD-DVD yet they still have an operating profit of 250 billion yen. I think Toshiba will be alright.

Maybe they can show everyone how a Blu Ray player is supposed to be made.

Astrakan · 03-13-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jast3r Rogu3

toshiba was really stupid to think they could win a battle againts Sony, ouch kids.

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Iguana Man · 03-13-2008, 11:55 PM

I'll bet they make it up quicker than we can with our 401K's.

Hey, Toshi gave it a shot and while many will blame it solely on marketing, I think there was a lot more to it than that.

At least they tried.

George McFly · 03-14-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jast3r Rogu3

toshiba was really stupid to think they could win a battle againts Sony, ouch kids.

globeandmail.com: Toshiba faces $986-million loss on HD-DVDs

I don't know what's worse , arrogant noobs or 12 year olds who think using numbers to represent letters is cool

dvdjedi · 03-23-2008, 08:38 AM

This topic = epic fail

03-13-2008, 06:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
umainebearman Nuked for Morbid Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Savannah,GA	At least this thread had some news attached to it. Unfortunately you had to gloat like the last super duper thread you started about the "hd dvd suckers". __________________ "We better win the F**king emmy for this this year or I swear to god..." Ronald D. Moore My DVD Collection

03-13-2008, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mikado Actor Join Date: Jan 2004	No reason to kick them while they're down. I actually feel bad for Toshiba now. __________________ My collection Reality exists as an objective absolute—facts are facts, independent of man's feelings, wishes, hopes or fears.- Ayn Rand

03-13-2008, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Toefur Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Burnie, MD, USA	Not too bad. They're taking a 100 billion yen loss for HD-DVD yet they still have an operating profit of 250 billion yen. I think Toshiba will be alright. __________________ My DVD Collection

03-13-2008, 11:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I'll bet they make it up quicker than we can with our 401K's. Hey, Toshi gave it a shot and while many will blame it solely on marketing, I think there was a lot more to it than that. At least they tried. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

03-23-2008, 08:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	This topic = epic fail __________________ WELL I SPEAK LOUD! AND I CARRY A BIGGER STICK! AND I USE IT TOO! - Yosemite Sam

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