Proof: HD DVD players are subsidized - Blu-ray Forum

dialog_gvf · 01-23-2007, 06:18 PM

HD DVD: Blu-ray Camp Spreads Lies, Misinformation

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Selling HD DVD players at a loss -- something that the Blu-ray camp questions the feasibility of -- doesn't seem to phase Chaplin. "That's just the way it is," he said.

That settles that.

Gary

MozartMan · 01-23-2007, 07:14 PM

Should we post this on AVS in HD-DVD section?

phloyd · 01-23-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaplin

because our discs are cheaper

I am guessing he never goes to the store.

dialog_gvf · 01-23-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MozartMan

Should we post this on AVS in HD-DVD section?

Already posted in the news thread.

JTK · 01-23-2007, 07:43 PM

This needs to make its rounds ASAP.

Knight-Errant · 01-23-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phloyd

I am guessing he never goes to the store.

Generally can't bear the daylight

Jazar · 01-23-2007, 08:43 PM

What a rediculous news item. The guy is bashing BD for spreading lies when almost everything out of his mouth is a lie or misinformation... Except for the fact that the players are subsidized that is.

Knight-Errant · 01-23-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazar

What a rediculous news item. The guy is bashing BD for spreading lies when almost everything out of his mouth is a lie or misinformation... Except for the fact that the players are subsidized that is.

The definition of hypocricy

JTK · 01-23-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazar

What a rediculous news item. The guy is bashing BD for spreading lies when almost everything out of his mouth is a lie or misinformation... Except for the fact that the players are subsidized that is.

Aww shucks, why let pesky little facts that aren't to my liking or advantage get in the way?

hyperdine · 01-24-2007, 01:17 AM

This is just bad business sense. You can't support a cost structure like that indefinitely. At some point it has to turn a profit. MS sold 360's at a loss and Sony sells their PS3's at a loss, but they know that they'll be able to recoup the money eventually. Especially through licensing, etc. Toshiba does not have that luxury, and their stockholders aren't going to put up with this indefinitely either.

b2bonez · 01-24-2007, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazar

What a rediculous news item. The guy is bashing BD for spreading lies when almost everything out of his mouth is a lie or misinformation... Except for the fact that the players are subsidized that is.

Actual photo of Chaplin doing the interview out in the parking lot next the the big "HD-DVD" truck..

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"It's all lies."

So said David Chaplin, manager of the HD DVD Mobile Experience

b2b

01-23-2007, 07:43 PM	#5
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	This needs to make its rounds ASAP. Basking in the glow of Blu Victory.

01-24-2007, 01:17 AM	#10
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	This is just bad business sense. You can't support a cost structure like that indefinitely. At some point it has to turn a profit. MS sold 360's at a loss and Sony sells their PS3's at a loss, but they know that they'll be able to recoup the money eventually. Especially through licensing, etc. Toshiba does not have that luxury, and their stockholders aren't going to put up with this indefinitely either. "We found that, at this point, Blu-ray is worth the shelf space, and HD DVD is not." - Matthew Smith, Blockbuster SVP Merchandising

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01-23-2007, 07:14 PM	#2
MozartMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:HockeyTown	Should we post this on AVS in HD-DVD section?

01-23-2007, 08:43 PM	#7
Jazar Active Member Member since:Jun 2006	What a rediculous news item. The guy is bashing BD for spreading lies when almost everything out of his mouth is a lie or misinformation... Except for the fact that the players are subsidized that is.