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HD disc format war
by edsoliz - 10/16/07 10:13 PMEveryone talks about the cost of the Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players, but noone talks about the price of the MOVIES. The $199 player and eventually the $99 player will come, but most people will be turned off when they see the $25-30 cost of the movies themselves.
In the minds and eyes of alot of people, the jump to HD is not worth the cost, be it in a TV set or movie player.
HD movie prices, etc.
by jpfalcone
- 10/18/07 1:07 PM
In reply to: HD disc format war by edsoliz
Actually, HD movie prices aren't always stratospheric. The Digital Bits points out some great Blu-ray deals available now (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents), including buy-one-get-one-free offers at Best Buy and Amazon, 2 for $30 Sony titles, and $15 offers at J&R.
An even better deal is Netflix. The online rental store supports both HD formats--so for the price of one movie ($15-20), you can watch a dozen or more each month. And it all works seamlessly with your existing account, without charging any extra for the high-def versions.
Bingo
by charlie cooper - 11/2/07 12:54 PM
In reply to: HD disc format war by edsoliz
Yup, you're right about that. Sort of reminds me of the big complaint leveled against the music companies for charging what a lot of folks thought (think?) about CD prices. But as to your point about the cost of the changeover, yeah, it's going to cost a lot - at least in the beginning. If it's like any other technology, I'm sure the price will get reduced over time.
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