Blu-ray Disc Player Sales up 72% in First Quarter

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Published May 7, 2009 NPD reports that despite the down economy, first-quarter sales of standalone Blu-ray Disc players in the United States rose 72% from the first quarter of 2008.

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May 7, 2009 - CDT 7:25 AM

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I'm guessing the price point dropping below $300 was a big help. Great news for the format.

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May 7, 2009 - CDT 7:37 AM

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Yes, no doubt lower price points for soft- and hardware will keep driving sales.

I always saw the next optical HD format as a way for industry to keep current sales and earnings. Not a way to push prices up and earn more. So this is all good news.

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May 11, 2009 - CDT 1:34 PM

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I think the new $300 price point has a lot to do with the increase in sales. Combine that with the tough economy people are looking for ways to enhance their home entertainment experience. Cost much less to rent a Blu-ray then it does to take a family of 4 out to the movies. Hopefully Blu is here to stay for a while. After jumping on the HD bandwagon I can't afford to start a new collection.

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May 12, 2009 - CDT 4:23 AM

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The Funai clones are doing most of the heavy lifting.

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May 12, 2009 - CDT 9:01 AM

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Did anyone see the new FLAT Blu Ray player in the Best Buy add this past weekend? It can hang on a wall and it cost $300.00. Ok, so I asked myself the BIG question, why?

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May 12, 2009 - CDT 9:59 AM

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It's made by Samsung and it's a style thing I guess.

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One of the most exciting features of this player is the ability to mount it to your wall for a full seamless appearance. Add to that Samsung's Touch of Colour accenting to match your ToC display, and this player takes the title for both looks and function.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10121250&catid=