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Robert Mann Z. · March 10th, 2005, 12:30 PM

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050310/sfth060_3.html

Blu-ray Disc Association Welcomes Apple to Its Board of Directors
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced that Apple® will become a member of the consortium's Board of Directors.

Michael Struthers · March 11th, 2005, 02:28 PM

Blu-ray vs HD-DVD will be a fun one to watch. Blu-ray has superior technology, but that doesn't mean it will win.

I think next gen players will have to play both formats for a while. But I want a blu-ray burner for $400.00 as soon as I buy my new Panny hdx! ;-)

Marco Leavitt · March 11th, 2005, 02:44 PM

Does this mean that Apple is siding with Sony, or can they be expected to back both formats? I thought Sony hated Apple. Maybe Sony will finally sanction an OSX version of SonicStage.

Boyd Ostroff · March 11th, 2005, 08:40 PM

Didn't you see MacWorld where Jobs trotted out Sony's (former) CEO? Regarding Blu-Ray, see the following: http://www.forbes.com/facesinthenews...ahoo&referrer=

Quote:

"Apple is pleased to join the Blu-ray Disc Association board as part of our efforts to drive consumer adoption of HD," Jobs said in a statement.

Boyd Ostroff · March 12th, 2005, 04:47 PM

Here's another article: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...11/bs_nf/31118

Quote:

Apple's decision solidifies the shape of the battle: hardware or device manufacturers on one side and content providers on the other. Most hardware providers are aligning with Blu-ray, and most content providers are backing HD DVD.

March 10th, 2005, 12:30 PM	#1
Robert Mann Z. Skyonic New York Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 614	blue apples, job backs sony http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050310/sfth060_3.html Blu-ray Disc Association Welcomes Apple to Its Board of Directors The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced that Apple® will become a member of the consortium's Board of Directors.

March 11th, 2005, 02:28 PM	#2
Michael Struthers Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 421	Blu-ray vs HD-DVD will be a fun one to watch. Blu-ray has superior technology, but that doesn't mean it will win. I think next gen players will have to play both formats for a while. But I want a blu-ray burner for $400.00 as soon as I buy my new Panny hdx! ;-) __________________ Michael Struthers www.buzzdigital.com

March 11th, 2005, 02:44 PM	#3
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Does this mean that Apple is siding with Sony, or can they be expected to back both formats? I thought Sony hated Apple. Maybe Sony will finally sanction an OSX version of SonicStage.