Video Asylum

Posted by Jack G (A) on December 26, 2007 at 13:36:39

In Reply to: RE: I'm not convinced that parity WON'T be achieved posted by David Aiken on December 26, 2007 at 12:27:28

>>>I suspect that the price of HD DVD machines in the US is artificially low as HD DVD tries to capture the lead in a significant market.<<<
That's the point. Here in the US, toshiba is willing to accept a razor thin margin. I don't think the BD player manufacturers are willing to do that. Hell, Sony is selling the PS3 at a *loss*, and they still can't match HD DVD player prices.

>>>They'll probably continue to keep them artificially low while the format war rages but if neither side wins and the outcome is co-existence I would definitely expect you to see parity in the US.<<<
Yes, HD DVD player prices will be kept low. Eventually BD players may reach parity, but I doubt it will be in the next year, and only if China starts making them.
Jack
EDIT: The new Denon is $2K. The newest Sony, the ES model is >$1K, and its only video 1.0. It looks like prices are going up. Where are all the cheap BD players?

Edits: 12/26/07