The discussion revolves around the confusion regarding Samsung DVD players marketed with "HD" labeling, specifically addressing whether these devices can play HD DVD discs. Participants explore the implications of "HD" in terms of upconversion of standard DVDs and the status of HD DVD as a format.
Participants generally disagree on the implications of "HD" labeling and the value of upconversion. There is no consensus on the effectiveness of Samsung's marketing or the future of HD formats.
Some participants highlight the ambiguity in marketing terms like "Hi Def Conversion" and the lack of clarity regarding what constitutes true HD playback. There are also unresolved questions about the actual performance differences between HDMI and component video connections.
These electronics advertisements are horrendously poor at giving consumers accurate information - ESPECIALLY consumers who are not up-to-date on the ever-changing state of this technology.russ_watters said:I suspect you read something you wanted to read, not something that was actually there.
peter0302 said:These electronics advertisements are horrendously poor at giving consumers accurate information - ESPECIALLY consumers who are not up-to-date on the ever-changing state of this technology.
And people who WORK in electronics stores like Best Buy will tell you ANYTHING you want to hear to make a sale.
But, hey, why not try to make the guy feel as crappy about it as possible?