High-end HD DVD model only $239.23 and huge Blu-ray growth
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still in denial, eh?
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BetaNews writes "So what went on the week ending January 12 that led to such high numbers in Blu-ray standalone player sales? Bundling deals with HDTVs, explained Baker. Sharp Blu-ray players accounted for over 30% of sales, as they were offered free to buyers of the company's LCD televisions."
It is also worth mentioning that NPD do not collect numbers from online retailer Amazon.com where the most sold DVD player right now is the Toshiba HD-A3 720p/1080i HD DVD Player.
That says it all right there. When the Warner Bros news came out there were a lot of people that either sold their HD DVD players or were not buying them out of fear that the format was doomed so it only makes sense that bluray sales went up. Now that the dust has settled and people see that HD DVD is not going away anytime soon we can get on with it. Hopefully the HD DVD ad in the
Superbowl along with whatever other marketing campaigns the HD DVD camp has in store (and apparently they do have some) will turn things around. I know some people want ONE format but I prefer having an option and competition has ALWAYS been good for the consumer.
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I'm with you Falcon. I don't care which format people think is better, I just want to be able to choose for myself.
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http://www.betanews.com/article/print/NPD_Free_Bluray_player_deals_led_to_boosted_sales_this_month/1201203983
Not quite the victory it seems to be at first glance, still more Blu in more hands- I can't argue with that... In the end its just Sony throwing more and more money behind their almost ready product... once Blu is as ready as HD DVD was over a year ago, I'll hop on board too I’m sure... unless something else comes along by then- and hey I’m open to that too.
Curtis
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Not quite the victory it seems to be at first glance, still more Blu in more hands- I can't argue with that... In the end its just Sony throwing more and more money behind their almost ready product... once Blu is as ready as HD DVD was over a year ago, I'll hop on board too I’m sure... unless something else comes along by then- and hey I’m open to that too.
Curtis
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It's been widely publicized already that Toshiba is unloading their inventory as they have lost the format war.
This is why Best Buy, Circuit City, and other CE companies are having clearance sales on these now obsolete players.
This is why Best Buy, Circuit City, and other CE companies are having clearance sales on these now obsolete players.
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It's been widely publicized already that Toshiba is unloading their inventory as they have lost the format war.
Not true and nothing but speculation on your part. If you only wish is "TROLLING" please stop posting in this message board. You are welcome to join the debate but read our rules very carefully before you post.
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Still in denial blu-ray fanboys? Us HD DVD backers won't just "swallow our pride", we have the best, most reliable format and it has been $hot down for unknown rea$on$...clearance is not happening, and we are still strong.
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Henning? Which format war are you watching?
I could post quite a few articles saying that Toshiba has lost the format war. It's obvious you are strongly HD DVD bias ... but the way you try to pretend your site is neutral and then you act like a complete Toshiba shill is laughable.
If you want me to post all of the links showing that Toshiba has lost please ask away, I would be happy to oblige.
I could post quite a few articles saying that Toshiba has lost the format war. It's obvious you are strongly HD DVD bias ... but the way you try to pretend your site is neutral and then you act like a complete Toshiba shill is laughable.
If you want me to post all of the links showing that Toshiba has lost please ask away, I would be happy to oblige.
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biblyboy, I'm not talking about who is winning or loosing.
You said that Toshiba made a clearance sale on their players which is not true.
Again, you are welcome to join the debate but if your only purpose is to post links and make the lives of other posters miserable you are not welcome and you will be banned.
You said that Toshiba made a clearance sale on their players which is not true.
Again, you are welcome to join the debate but if your only purpose is to post links and make the lives of other posters miserable you are not welcome and you will be banned.
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hmmm
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Biblyboy HD DVD hasn't lost anything. Universal, Paramount and Dreamworks clearly stated that they will continue support for HD DVD only and admittedly they have some of the best titles being released in hidef this year not including some of the great movies in the theatres that will eventually make it to HD DVD this year also.
You factor in all those upcoming HD DVD releases with the upcoming HD DVD marketing campaign (finally) and you can be assured this "war" is far from over. If you wish it to be over that's your opinion but it certainly doesn't seem to be reality at the moment.
You factor in all those upcoming HD DVD releases with the upcoming HD DVD marketing campaign (finally) and you can be assured this "war" is far from over. If you wish it to be over that's your opinion but it certainly doesn't seem to be reality at the moment.
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Do you HD DVD supporters seriously think HD DVD has a chance?
You remember 2007 right? Where Blu-ray won EVERY week.
Blu-ray now has 75% of the EXCLUSIVE studios backing them. Blu-ray sales have outright crushed HD DVD so far in 2008.
Do you really think anyone in their right mind will recommend a player that only has 2 studios supporting it? Why do you think the Circuit City and Walmart stores are phasing out HD DVD? Could it be because it's not selling anymore?
It's just simple logic, don't be angry, just be rational ... if you truly want Hi Def to thrive then you will support Blu-ray ... all Toshiba is doing at this point is hurting Hi Def.
You remember 2007 right? Where Blu-ray won EVERY week.
Blu-ray now has 75% of the EXCLUSIVE studios backing them. Blu-ray sales have outright crushed HD DVD so far in 2008.
Do you really think anyone in their right mind will recommend a player that only has 2 studios supporting it? Why do you think the Circuit City and Walmart stores are phasing out HD DVD? Could it be because it's not selling anymore?
It's just simple logic, don't be angry, just be rational ... if you truly want Hi Def to thrive then you will support Blu-ray ... all Toshiba is doing at this point is hurting Hi Def.
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Funstuff read your post and tell me whos angry. 
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so if they won.. your work is over. roll over and die. in a nice way. 
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Thanks Kuco, my co-workers know I'm not doing any work again.
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funstuff, bibly, you may be fine with having your choice dictated to you, but im not.....your both clearly forgetting that this whole thing has been dirty right from the word go, with the bda being the biggest source of fud and hypocrisy since the whole inception.
BDA has bought the market plain and simple, but like so many others, im NOT convinced about blu ray being superior in anyway.
Doesnt matter where you look, theres always delays and problems with about to be launched bd players, samsungs new one has problems already, and thats caused by the blu side, and this is your version of superior?
HD DVD has worked right from day one, the worst of it being a few firmware updates, not a cause for calling it inferior at all.
You maybe into paying thru the nose for overpriced half finished products but im not, warners announcement is a dissapointment, but i will not be going blu full stop, I chose hd dvd because its affordable, does what it says on the tin, and quiet frankly gives a fantastic performance to cost value which blu ray just doesnt do.
im sticking with hd dvd, especial if the rumours of TL51 discs are true, then blu has absolutely no technical benefit whatsoever, let alone the amount of very pissed of punters who have spent so much for a player that cant even access the special features available..
if hd dvd does die off then ill be sticking with satellite and my collection of hd and sd discs, ive absolutely no intention of buying blu at any stage in the future, its not the format of choice at all, more the format of propaganda and bs.....
BDA has bought the market plain and simple, but like so many others, im NOT convinced about blu ray being superior in anyway.
Doesnt matter where you look, theres always delays and problems with about to be launched bd players, samsungs new one has problems already, and thats caused by the blu side, and this is your version of superior?
HD DVD has worked right from day one, the worst of it being a few firmware updates, not a cause for calling it inferior at all.
You maybe into paying thru the nose for overpriced half finished products but im not, warners announcement is a dissapointment, but i will not be going blu full stop, I chose hd dvd because its affordable, does what it says on the tin, and quiet frankly gives a fantastic performance to cost value which blu ray just doesnt do.
im sticking with hd dvd, especial if the rumours of TL51 discs are true, then blu has absolutely no technical benefit whatsoever, let alone the amount of very pissed of punters who have spent so much for a player that cant even access the special features available..
if hd dvd does die off then ill be sticking with satellite and my collection of hd and sd discs, ive absolutely no intention of buying blu at any stage in the future, its not the format of choice at all, more the format of propaganda and bs.....
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tummybanana... check out THIS THREAD - (advice applies to both sides, you know). 
-LH (The Loverboy)
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-LH (The Loverboy)
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WTF? NPD doesn't count sales from Amazon? Can anyone explain why not?
If I knew about this ahead of time then I would've bought my A3 and A35 directly from BB or CC.
If I knew about this ahead of time then I would've bought my A3 and A35 directly from BB or CC.
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What an incredible coincidence that they don't include Amazon.com sales when HD DVD players have been the best sellers on that site for a few months now.
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BMWguy206 said -
Well, the ONLY "count" you need to worry yourself about is the STUDIO COUNT - those that SUPPORT a format with CONTENT.
It's not looking good for HD-DVD when most of 'em support their competition, Blu-ray.
-LH (the Loverboy)
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"WTF? NPD doesn't count sales from Amazon?"
Well, the ONLY "count" you need to worry yourself about is the STUDIO COUNT - those that SUPPORT a format with CONTENT.
It's not looking good for HD-DVD when most of 'em support their competition, Blu-ray.
-LH (the Loverboy)
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if you have a frys near you.. you can get the panasonic 30 player for 369.. not including tax.
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5446239jsessionid=Ev4h33lYloQ0kJVGijsRxA**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
both online and in stores.
Jacob
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5446239jsessionid=Ev4h33lYloQ0kJVGijsRxA**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
both online and in stores.
Jacob
