RE: HD DVD players have consistently been cheaper than the Blu-Ray players.

BD maintains the software sales advantage strictly because of the PS3. That is their *only* advantage. Sony is also hemorrhaging money because they are subsidizing it. That's a short term gain only, since the masses won't buy a game console to watch movies. Even BDA insiders have admitted that they need to sell alot more stand alone players if they wish to "win" (as you put it).
Since sales of discs has totaled about 3.7M discs combined, 2.2M for BD, and 1.5M for HD DVD (inception to the end of July), I seriously doubt that anyone in the business seriously thinks the "war" is over.
With a difference of only 700,000 discs between the two formats, selling more HD DVD players can make a substantial difference. Whether or not it will, remains to be seen. This is where price will come into play.
It will be an interesting Q4.
enjoy,
Jack

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Topic - AP article on HD v. Blu - Duilawyer 19:51:43 08/12/07 (21)

Consumers, many of whom are still smarting from the VCR format battle - Duilawyer 22:55:57 08/12/07 (3)

Nah; I bought my Beta VCR to watch rentals - Bubba 19:36:21 08/13/07 (0)

I agree. I bought my first and only Betamax unit sometime - townsend 16:53:22 08/13/07 (0)

I agree, it's a silly article - Jazz Inmate 23:14:43 08/12/07 (0)

true to form - Jazz Inmate 20:14:47 08/12/07 (16)

Yep... nothing new here. - oscar 08:40:15 08/13/07 (15)

Holiday Season Will Only Add More Confusion - Robertc88 09:52:58 08/13/07 (14)

If Blu-Ray maintains 2:1 (or greater) software sales advantage through the holidays. - oscar 18:01:20 08/13/07 (10)

That's what I keep hearing - Jack G 07:20:20 08/14/07 (0)

We'll See Considering Toshiba Will Roll Out More Players - Robertc88 06:08:09 08/14/07 (8)

HD DVD players have consistently been cheaper than the Blu-Ray players. - oscar 18:51:40 08/15/07 (6)

RE: HD DVD players have consistently been cheaper than the Blu-Ray players. - Jack G 05:08:28 08/16/07 (0)

Don't forget the "X" factor! - 4season 20:54:40 08/15/07 (4)

XBOX360 HD DVD Add On - Robertc88 05:53:05 08/16/07 (0)

"Halo 3" doesn't need the HD DVD add-on, does it ? - oscar 05:08:23 08/16/07 (2)

Something for you to chew on - 4season 10:50:21 08/16/07 (1)

They'll be too busy mastering "Halo 3" than worrying about HD DVD. :0) NT - oscar 14:47:46 08/16/07 (0)

Onkyo is joining the HD DVD camp in time for the holidays too - 4season 09:20:09 08/14/07 (0)

I'm leaning toward doing nothing right now. - jsm 11:31:59 08/13/07 (2)

Building A Collection Is Presently Too Expensive - Robertc88 06:28:04 08/14/07 (1)

RE: Building A Collection Is Presently Too Expensive - Jack G 07:26:33 08/14/07 (0)

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