LasVegasDave purchased a Toshiba HD-DVD player (new in the box) for $195 at a east coast electronics store (HHG****) three weeks ago, and Toshiba is sending us 5 free HD-DVD's. The player is 1080i and the picture is great!
Posted on 10/18/2007 2:47:12 PM PDT by Las Vegas Dave
Washington, D.C. (October 18, 2007) -- An HD DVD player could be available for the new low price of $199 this holiday season.
Internet message boards are buzzing with the possibility after a Wal-Mart employee posted an upcoming store notice about a $199 Toshiba HD DVD player.
The price has not been confirmed by Wal-Mart or Toshiba, but the drop would not be surprising. Toshiba's entry-level player is now $299, but industry analysts have forecast that a sub-$200 player is likely for the holidays.
Additionally, Blu-ray manufacturers are expected to lower the price on its players. Sony's Blu-ray player is now the lowest with a suggested retail price of $499.
However, Sony announced today that it will launch a new Play Station 3 for $399 on November 2. The PS3 has a Blu-ray player inside.
Lower prices for both Blu-ray and HD DVD are expected as supporters of the two high-def disc formats battle it out during the holiday season.
The pinged subjects will be those of HDTV technology, satellite/cable HD, OTA (over the air with various roof top and indoor antennas) HD reception. Broadcast specials, Blu-ray/HD-DVD, and any and all subjects relating to HD.
Lasvegasdave
Ive seen it for $169 for ages now. Comes with 5 free HDDVDs too. Works on any xbox 360, PC or Mac:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103051
LasVegasDave purchased a Toshiba HD-DVD player (new in the box) for $195 at a east coast electronics store (HHG****) three weeks ago, and Toshiba is sending us 5 free HD-DVD's. The player is 1080i and the picture is great!
Do you know what the differences are between the entry level and upscale players?
>>Ive seen it for $169 for ages now. Comes with 5 free HDDVDs too. Works on any xbox 360, PC or Mac:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103051<<
That is definitely the one I would buy.
I bought that one for my youngest son last Christmas. It was $199 then and came with a free HD DVD. He uses it with his XBox 360.
199 or 499 .... this is why HD-DVD is going to win the version war.
Since the two formats are still fighting it out for market share, I wonder if it would be wise to buy one right now?
I thought so too until a knowledgeable person in an electronics store showed me the difference. If you can find a big screen with a wand dividing the HD DVD from the Blu-ray side which moves back and forth as the film plays, the difference is dramatic. I don't mean dramatic like you can see with a magnifying glass, I mean dramatic like the difference between a dot matrix and an ink jet printer.
HD DVDs are being unloaded for cheap now because they will be even cheaper once Blu-Ray becomes the standard format. Blockbuster was not stupid when they made the decision to stock Blu-Ray format exclusively.
Before long, HD-DVD players will not be a whole lot more valuable than my standard DVD player sitting in a box in my basement. It has been used for less than 10 hours. For $20, you can have it.
If you own an xbox. ??
I’m sitting it out until somebody wins. On the one had it would seem like BluRay has the inside track, most reviewers like the end result better, it’s got the market advantage in buys, it’s got more available media. But Sony historically is incredibly skilled at screwing up a clear market advantage. And the fact that both WalMart and the porn industry have both sided with HD-DVD could be the chink in BluRay’s armor.
I did quite a bit of homework on this. I finally decided on the Blu Ray.. far more titles.. better picture, in my opinion.
my understanding is that 80% of the purchases in this war are now Blu-Ray..it appears Sony is winning this one.
I did quite a bit of homework on this. I finally decided on the Blu Ray.. far more titles.. better picture, in my opinion.
my understanding is that 80% of the purchases in this war are now Blu-Ray..it appears Sony is winning this one.
I did quite a bit of homework on this. I finally decided on the Blu Ray.. far more titles.. better picture, in my opinion.
my understanding is that 80% of the purchases in this war are now Blu-Ray..it appears Sony is winning this one.
double post.. sorry.
That’s not a genuine HD player. That’s an X-Box 360 accessorie. A true HD player has all the video circuitry on board. The X-Box 360 add-on is just a drive that interfaces with the 360 which does all the work.
Well for those of us that don’t have (or don’t care to have) an Xbox (not into gaming), that is not an option. Now if I could hook it directly to my HDTV, it would be a deal.
That’s not an HD player, that’s an X-Box 360 accessory. Huge difference. The HD add-on is great for everyone who already owns the other half of the hardware. To mom and pop, it would mean the purchase of both a 360 and the HD drive which would be much more expensive than a mere HD player.
As for the gaming platforms, the 360 is vastly superior to the PS3. Xbox Live content and connectivity is years ahead of the Playstation Network. Of course the true story is in the game titles - again, the 360 wins hands-down.
It may be that Sony makes great strides and ends up with a great gaming platform and hi-def movie format. We'll see.
Until then, my 360 will reign supreme and I'll be watching HD-DVD movies when I can.
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