The recorder will not be cheap however. The 1 TB model will cost the equivalent of $2600 USD but Sharp did say it would be releasing lower end models without a HDD that would range from $875 to $1040.
Source:
Dailytech
what exactly are you going to record with it? both blu-ray and hd-dvd have anti copying DRM embedded, more so with blu-ray is BD+ takes DRM to a whole new level of anti consumer, even if it did copy it would be downscaled or if its the tv you want to record off, forget it after sony and fellow studios get even more drm embedded into all digital broadcasts.
http://www.eff.org/IP/DVB/dvb_briefing_paper.php
http://www.eff.org/IP/DVB/
http://www.eff.org/IP/fairuse/
Thats what I was thinking you cant copy your own BD so whats the point.
Originally posted by nobrainer:You can record terrestrial or satellite HDTV broadcasts and footage from some tape-based HD camcorders.
what exactly are you going to record with it?
Originally posted by eatsushi:at the moment you can but if you read through the eff pages the drm lobbies, aka sony, fox and disney, want to stop this and lock it down completely!
Originally posted by nobrainer:You can record terrestrial or satellite HDTV broadcasts and footage from some tape-based HD camcorders.
what exactly are you going to record with it?
Quote:They can't stop it.Originally posted by eatsushi:at the moment you can but if you read through the eff pages the drm lobbies, aka sony, fox and disney, want to stop this and lock it down completely!
Originally posted by nobrainer:You can record terrestrial or satellite HDTV broadcasts and footage from some tape-based HD camcorders.
what exactly are you going to record with it?
Why do the Japanese get all the good stuff?
Here's Toshiba's HD DVD recorder also with a 1 terabyte hard drive:
http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/22/toshi...-with-1tb-disk/
What is the point?
With disks at 20 bucks a pop and 1TB of stotage, why use the Blu-ray disk at all?
Originally posted by nobrainer:- Basically it's a DVR with a decent sized HDD that can also play Blu-ray discs for $2600.
what exactly are you going to record with it? both blu-ray and hd-dvd have anti copying DRM embedded, more so with blu-ray is BD+ takes DRM to a whole new level of anti consumer
Originally posted by hughjars:Well Toshiba's got it beat with the RD-A1 for $3,400.
- Basically it's a DVR with a decent sized HDD that can also play Blu-ray discs for $2600.
Typical Blu-ray 'value'.
Actually my AV dealer had the opportunity to get a first hand look at the Toshiba RD-A1 when he went to Japan last year. He describes it as a "good-looking piece of hardware" and at more than 30 lbs one of the sturdiest built players he's ever seen - comparable to the build quality of the top of the line Pioneer Elites and Denons.
The new Sharp BluRay recorders look flimsy in comparison.
Quote:Originally posted by hughjars:Well Toshiba's got it beat with the RD-A1 for $3,400.
- Basically it's a DVR with a decent sized HDD that can also play Blu-ray discs for $2600.
Typical Blu-ray 'value'.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/22/toshi...b-disk/
Originally posted by DVDBack23:Comparing prices at product launch is valid. Of course the Toshiba will be cheaper now since it launched last year. Besides, based on the build quality of the machine and based on the impressive specs, IMO it's definitely worth the price. Even I would consider buying one if they only released it here.
You cant compare that, the article is over 14 months old, there is no way the price is anywhere near that anymore.
Originally posted by error5:- Yeah but that Toshiba (incredibly high-end as it was/is......30lbs! wow talk about an isolated, stable & non-vibratatory drive) wasn't just costly cos of it's own 'product launch' pricing but the format itself was absolutely brand new too.
Comparing prices at product launch is valid.
Originally posted by nobrainer:Um, mate you can record onto 50gig blank Blu-Ray disks they won't have DRM on them....
what exactly are you going to record with it? both blu-ray and hd-dvd have anti copying DRM embedded, more so with blu-ray is BD+ takes DRM to a whole new level of anti consumer, even if it did copy it would be downscaled or if its the tv you want to record off, forget it after sony and fellow studios get even more drm embedded into all digital broadcasts.
Originally posted by xtago:- That depends entirely on what it is that you've recorded, the major & obvious purpose (backing up Blu-ray movies) is totally out.
Um, mate you can record onto 50gig blank Blu-Ray disks they won't have DRM on them....
Originally posted by error5:Certainly not comparable, its like comparing an original DVD player to one released last year...HD has come a long since that player and there is no way it would be priced the same if released today :)
Originally posted by DVDBack23:Comparing prices at product launch is valid. Of course the Toshiba will be cheaper now since it launched last year. Besides, based on the build quality of the machine and based on the impressive specs, IMO it's definitely worth the price. Even I would consider buying one if they only released it here.
You cant compare that, the article is over 14 months old, there is no way the price is anywhere near that anymore.
Alot of storage for a media device. How are you supposed to fill that.
Originally posted by borhan9:- Your Jpeg & MP3 collection?
Alot of storage for a media device. How are you supposed to fill that.
Quote:My mp3 collection is only 5gigs so far on my 30gig ipod :P I have a long way to go before anything however i can see it work for video. :)Originally posted by borhan9:- Your Jpeg & MP3 collection?
Alot of storage for a media device. How are you supposed to fill that.
lol