Several Blu-ray players delayed; Samsung's apparently still on target for late June
06-09-06, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
If the product was 2 year old, i would say thats normal. Its been on the market for months. That doesnt happen, especially with something so "high end" (i use that term very loosely).
Liquidation.. in terms of retails sales translates more into selling a product far below cost in order fufill long-term debts or outstanding obligations.
06-09-06, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
If the product was 2 year old, i would say thats normal. Its been on the market for months. That doesnt happen, especially with something so "high end" (i use that term very loosely).
Its been possible to get HD DVD players around $430 online since they came out. That is, when you can actually find them in stock.
06-09-06, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
i hear hd-dvd players are being liquated at a lot of stores?
You can't believe everything you hear.
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06-09-06, 10:32 PM
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actually, I hope BD gets to the market soon just so we can move from the speculation that it is 1,000,000,000x better than HD-DVD to the "my tv must be messed up because it doesn't really look any better than HD-DVD". 
plus, I really can't wait for the PS3 to come out and take over the world with its breathtaking BD capabilities that will make even NASA take a gasp.
I just hope that my wife can contain herself around the PS3 since it CAN do everything. I don't want to be replaced by a machine.
plus, I really can't wait for the PS3 to come out and take over the world with its breathtaking BD capabilities that will make even NASA take a gasp.
I just hope that my wife can contain herself around the PS3 since it CAN do everything. I don't want to be replaced by a machine.
06-10-06, 12:24 AM
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LOL, I love the rebuttals. I also cannot wait for the ps3 to be released. I went from GOTTA HAVE IT, to Ill pick it up eventually (once the E3 announcements were made) to the now "Launch day? Perhaps.". I think once BR players are out, and good software lineup is available flick wise, we'll be seeing some good comparisons going on. Only weeks away till i get to see BR in 1080p in person =)
06-10-06, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
p.s. - i hear hd-dvd players are being liquated at a lot of stores? Ive seen price reports of 400-430 for the player new in box in a lot of retail stores...
06-10-06, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
If the product was 2 year old, i would say thats normal. Its been on the market for months. That doesnt happen, especially with something so "high end" (i use that term very loosely).
I certainly hope the mods have noted your trolling here. This comment was made specifically to illicit a response, specifically the last line.
Sony has made a fortune on people that think a high price tag = high end. Clearly you take your Kool-Aid in Blu berry.
06-10-06, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by RoboDad
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06-10-06, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Blitz6Speed
If the product was 2 year old, i would say thats normal. Its been on the market for months. That doesnt happen, especially with something so "high end" (i use that term very loosely).
06-10-06, 06:25 PM
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Best Buy had the signage up for the Samsung Blue Ray player. I took a pic w/ my camera phone. If I can figure out how to get it hosted, I'll post the pic.
06-10-06, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisHicks
I hope this wasn't in reference to my post. I was just having a little fun. I actually plan on buying Blu-Ray too.
06-12-06, 01:47 PM
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Forgive if this has already been discussed somewhere else in this Forum, I'm late to the party...
http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17627
http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17627
BDP-S1 now slated for August launch
Sony has revealed that its BDP-S1 Blu-Ray disc player will now be launching in mid-August, and not later this month as previously suggested - with electronics giant Pioneer also announcing a delay for its own player.
According to the Sony Style website, the BDP-S1 will now ship "on or about August 15, 2006." The USD 1000 player was originally given a June 30th launch date, which was later changed to July.
Pioneer has also abandoned the proposed June release date for its BDP-HD1 player, apparently due to interoperability issues. It will now launch in September at a price point of USD 1500 - a drop of USD 300 from the MRP originally suggested.
"We decided to hold off for bit just to make sure everything works well relative to all the various studios that are planning to ship BD titles," commented Pioneer's Andy Parsons.
"Launching a new format is fairly big effort, and you have such a broad spectrum of capabilities with the media itself, including BD-Java, content protection layers and various authoring tools that are being brought up to speed."
The delays raise questions about the development process of the Blu-Ray format - and concerns over whether the format will be able to build up significant momentum in time for the launch of the PlayStation 3 this November. However, Samsung is still scheduled to launch its Blu-Ray player on June 25th, around the same time as the first movie titles will appear in shops.
Sony has revealed that its BDP-S1 Blu-Ray disc player will now be launching in mid-August, and not later this month as previously suggested - with electronics giant Pioneer also announcing a delay for its own player.
According to the Sony Style website, the BDP-S1 will now ship "on or about August 15, 2006." The USD 1000 player was originally given a June 30th launch date, which was later changed to July.
Pioneer has also abandoned the proposed June release date for its BDP-HD1 player, apparently due to interoperability issues. It will now launch in September at a price point of USD 1500 - a drop of USD 300 from the MRP originally suggested.
"We decided to hold off for bit just to make sure everything works well relative to all the various studios that are planning to ship BD titles," commented Pioneer's Andy Parsons.
"Launching a new format is fairly big effort, and you have such a broad spectrum of capabilities with the media itself, including BD-Java, content protection layers and various authoring tools that are being brought up to speed."
The delays raise questions about the development process of the Blu-Ray format - and concerns over whether the format will be able to build up significant momentum in time for the launch of the PlayStation 3 this November. However, Samsung is still scheduled to launch its Blu-Ray player on June 25th, around the same time as the first movie titles will appear in shops.
06-12-06, 01:50 PM
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Just cause you're "late" doesn't mean you shouldn't read the first posts in the thread.
Your post was kinda like going to BD's birthday party, getting there and then asking if anyone knew it was BD's birthday.
Your post was kinda like going to BD's birthday party, getting there and then asking if anyone knew it was BD's birthday.
06-12-06, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pinata242
I apologize.
Was it or wasn't it BD's brithday? I didn't get an invite, I just saw the cars outside.
Was it or wasn't it BD's brithday? I didn't get an invite, I just saw the cars outside.
06-12-06, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Did you bring a present? If you did, it is...and you can give it to me.
06-13-06, 09:12 AM
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Take this with a grain of salt:
http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=3626
13 June 2006 - A Samsung spokesperson has confirmed to Pocket-lint that the release of its Blu-ray player has now been pushed back until September.
Recent reports have suggested that Samsung's player was scheduled to come out on time later this month.
As we reported yesterday, Sony and Pioneer have pushed back the release dates of their much-anticipated Blu-Ray players.
Sony's BDP-S1 has an estimated ship date of 15 August, with an expected price tag of $1000.
This means that it is scheduled to launch almost 4 months later than expected.
Pioneer's player will emerge after Sony's, in September, and now has an estimated price of $1500, which is $300 less than originally announced.
News of the delay has been greeted by speculation that the development of the format is not quite going to plan in the build-up to Sony's PS3.
The company announced that the PS3 would support Blu-ray in August 2004.
It's widely recognised that the adoption of DVD technology in the PS2 kick-started the spread of that format, so it's hoped that Sony can do the same for Blu-ray, which is the rival format to HD-DVD.
http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=3626
13 June 2006 - A Samsung spokesperson has confirmed to Pocket-lint that the release of its Blu-ray player has now been pushed back until September.
Recent reports have suggested that Samsung's player was scheduled to come out on time later this month.
As we reported yesterday, Sony and Pioneer have pushed back the release dates of their much-anticipated Blu-Ray players.
Sony's BDP-S1 has an estimated ship date of 15 August, with an expected price tag of $1000.
This means that it is scheduled to launch almost 4 months later than expected.
Pioneer's player will emerge after Sony's, in September, and now has an estimated price of $1500, which is $300 less than originally announced.
News of the delay has been greeted by speculation that the development of the format is not quite going to plan in the build-up to Sony's PS3.
The company announced that the PS3 would support Blu-ray in August 2004.
It's widely recognised that the adoption of DVD technology in the PS2 kick-started the spread of that format, so it's hoped that Sony can do the same for Blu-ray, which is the rival format to HD-DVD.
06-13-06, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
13 June 2006 - A Samsung spokesperson has confirmed to Pocket-lint that the release of its Blu-ray player has now been pushed back until September.
In all seriousness, I am expecting this. Like others have said, I dont see how Sony and Pioneer have to delay their players, but Samsung does not. I think they might just be waiting as long as they have to for an announcement.
I guess we will see soon enough.