Blue-Ray units too pricey

6 bills seemed about cheapest...and it goes up from there. The way I
peruse new technology when I get interested is 'one step at a time', and my
focus in recent weeks has all been on the TV unit and HD access from my
programming provider.

I've gotten to the point of looking at Blue-Ray [since HD-DVD seems to have
lost], and sticker shock hits me once again. I don't think I'd even
consider a purchase until prices drop to $300 range. I have to believe I"m
a typical consumer who has to consider budgets for these things.

Now that the tech war between HD-TV and Blue-Ray seems to be decided [or is
it?], is there any prognosis of prices coming down and how soon? Producers
can jump in with both feet now...right?

I have to say, the bigger screens are nice and flatness and all, but the
real 'jump out and grab you' NEW character of this technology that justifies
the expense doesn't really start until you take advantage of the full 1080
pixelation. That means Blue-Ray, right? I think I may have been about a
year too early to get into this.

Thoughts and comments?

"deadendDan" wrote in message
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6 bills seemed about cheapest...and it goes up from there. The way I
peruse new technology when I get interested is 'one step at a time', and my
focus in recent weeks has all been on the TV unit and HD access from my
programming provider.
I've gotten to the point of looking at Blue-Ray [since HD-DVD seems to
have lost], and sticker shock hits me once again. I don't think I'd even
consider a purchase until prices drop to $300 range. I have to believe
I"m a typical consumer who has to consider budgets for these things.
Now that the tech war between HD-TV and Blue-Ray seems to be decided [or
is it?], is there any prognosis of prices coming down and how soon?
Producers can jump in with both feet now...right?
I have to say, the bigger screens are nice and flatness and all, but the
real 'jump out and grab you' NEW character of this technology that
justifies the expense doesn't really start until you take advantage of the
full 1080 pixelation. That means Blue-Ray, right? I think I may have been
about a year too early to get into this.
Thoughts and comments?

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On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:22:38 -0500, "deadendDan"
wrote:

6 bills seemed about cheapest...and it goes up from there. The way I
peruse new technology when I get interested is 'one step at a time', and my
focus in recent weeks has all been on the TV unit and HD access from my
programming provider.

I've gotten to the point of looking at Blue-Ray [since HD-DVD seems to have
lost], and sticker shock hits me once again. I don't think I'd even
consider a purchase until prices drop to $300 range. I have to believe I"m
a typical consumer who has to consider budgets for these things.

Now that the tech war between HD-TV and Blue-Ray seems to be decided [or is
it?], is there any prognosis of prices coming down and how soon? Producers
can jump in with both feet now...right?

I have to say, the bigger screens are nice and flatness and all, but the
real 'jump out and grab you' NEW character of this technology that justifies
the expense doesn't really start until you take advantage of the full 1080
pixelation. That means Blue-Ray, right? I think I may have been about a
year too early to get into this.

Thoughts and comments?

There are a few Blu ray players at the $300 price point, Just shop
around. BUT! Be aware at that price the unit may be a close out, as a
newer model may be coming out. Also since it is a Blu Ray and the Blu
Ray "Standard" is not finalized yet. Some of the Future discs extra
features may not be available to you as the player you buy now may not
be able to update to access them.

Fred

Profile proof PS3 is 4 bills. Not quite 3 but certainly not 6.

**** the PS3. Not everybody wants an ugly, non-standard shape gaming device
in their living room. Give us a standalone profile 2.0 player for less than
$200 and maybe we'll buy. Until then, don't expect to see mass market
adoption (read "mom and pop").

On Feb 21, 11:12*am, "ZVR" wrote:
Profile proof PS3 is 4 bills. Not quite 3 but certainly not 6.

**** the PS3. Not everybody wants an ugly, non-standard shape gaming device
in their living room. Give us a standalone profile 2.0 player for less than
$200 and maybe we'll buy. Until then, don't expect to see mass market
adoption (read "mom and pop").

The format is not even two years old you moron, of course mass market
adoption is still a year or two away.
Do you not recall the history of DVD at all?

The first title to sell one million copies was released two and a half
years into the format's life.
The first DVD players ranged from $600-$1000 from Sony, Toshiba, RCA,
Pioneer and Samsung.
DVD took 7 years to outrent VHS.

In the US, Sylvania will have a sub-$200 model out by the end of the
year, from Chinese manufacturer Funai. It will either be a 2.0 or 1.1
profile player.
In Canada, Daewoo will release a player by the end of the year under
the Daytek brand for between $199 to $299 MSRP.
In Europe, Sigmatek have announced a player for release by the end of
the year which will have an MSRP under 250 Euros.

Prices are falling, mass market adoption will occur by the start of
the next decade, in a similar timeframe that occurred with DVD.

Prices are falling, mass market adoption will occur by the start of
the next decade, in a similar timeframe that occurred with DVD.

Good, you just confirmed that people need to stay away from this BetaRay
stuff for at least another two years from now. Until then hopefully HD
downloads will be a reality and you can then stuff your beloved format up
your butt.

In article
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ninphan wrote:

On Feb 21, 11:12*am, "ZVR" wrote:
Profile proof PS3 is 4 bills. Not quite 3 but certainly not 6.

**** the PS3. Not everybody wants an ugly, non-standard shape gaming device
in their living room. Give us a standalone profile 2.0 player for less than
$200 and maybe we'll buy. Until then, don't expect to see mass market
adoption (read "mom and pop").

The format is not even two years old you moron, of course mass market
adoption is still a year or two away.
Do you not recall the history of DVD at all?

The first title to sell one million copies was released two and a half
years into the format's life.
The first DVD players ranged from $600-$1000 from Sony, Toshiba, RCA,
Pioneer and Samsung.
DVD took 7 years to outrent VHS.

In the US, Sylvania will have a sub-$200 model out by the end of the
year, from Chinese manufacturer Funai. It will either be a 2.0 or 1.1
profile player.
In Canada, Daewoo will release a player by the end of the year under
the Daytek brand for between $199 to $299 MSRP.
In Europe, Sigmatek have announced a player for release by the end of
the year which will have an MSRP under 250 Euros.

Prices are falling, mass market adoption will occur by the start of
the next decade, in a similar timeframe that occurred with DVD.

Uh, BD is exactly as old as HDDVD, yet HDDVD was complete on day one,
and here 740 days later and BD still isn't complete...

Fred C. Dobbs wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:22:38 -0500, "deadendDan"
wrote:

6 bills seemed about cheapest...and it goes up from there. The way I
peruse new technology when I get interested is 'one step at a time', and my
focus in recent weeks has all been on the TV unit and HD access from my
programming provider.

I've gotten to the point of looking at Blue-Ray [since HD-DVD seems to have
lost], and sticker shock hits me once again. I don't think I'd even
consider a purchase until prices drop to $300 range. I have to believe I"m
a typical consumer who has to consider budgets for these things.

Now that the tech war between HD-TV and Blue-Ray seems to be decided [or is
it?], is there any prognosis of prices coming down and how soon? Producers
can jump in with both feet now...right?

I have to say, the bigger screens are nice and flatness and all, but the
real 'jump out and grab you' NEW character of this technology that justifies
the expense doesn't really start until you take advantage of the full 1080
pixelation. That means Blue-Ray, right? I think I may have been about a
year too early to get into this.

Thoughts and comments?

There are a few Blu ray players at the $300 price point, Just shop
around. BUT! Be aware at that price the unit may be a close out, as a
newer model may be coming out. Also since it is a Blu Ray and the Blu
Ray "Standard" is not finalized yet. Some of the Future discs extra
features may not be available to you as the player you buy now may not
be able to update to access them.

Fred
those 300.00 players are not profile 2.0. dont buy one till profile 2.0
players come out. your just wasting money buying a profile 1.0 or 1.1
player now.

It's THAT ugly???

Well that's a question of taste, of course, but to me it looks like crap.
Ever tried integrating one in an A/V rack along with other equipment? It
absolutely destroys whatever little harmony one can have nowadays, between
all the other boxes :-)

Per ninphan:
he first title to sell one million copies was released two and a half
years into the format's life.
The first DVD players ranged from $600-$1000 from Sony, Toshiba, RCA,
Pioneer and Samsung.
DVD took 7 years to outrent VHS.

Any recollection on how long it took the media prices to drop?

Last batch of DVDs I bought came out to 26 cents a disc.

Looks like Blu-Ray discs are running almost $20 per disc.
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PeteCresswell