Dual-format high-def player in more stores

[HDTV1080P]

I am surprised with all the problems that I have heard about the LG BH100 according to the following article it is selling very well. That being said it has a better picture quality then any current Toshiba HD-DVD player when viewed on a display that accepts 1080P/24 signals. Here are just a few problems with the LG BH100.

• It does not support 1080P/60 over HDMI. Most 1080P displays are 60HZ only. It is really great that the LG supports 1080P/24 but some people were upset that there was no 1080P/60 support.
• The LG BH100 also does not support interactive features and menu displays for HD-DVD discs. This is the reason I would not purchase this combo.

If Universal Studios would just start releasing movies in BLU-RAY there would be no need for combo players. When working combo players appear on the market that play both formats without major problems then combo players will be very popular. For those interested in a combo player to play Universal Studios HD-DVD discs I would recommend waiting for one to be released that works correctly with HD-DVD discs. Samsung this fall is suppose to have one for under $1,000 that should run circles around the LG.

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”The consumer reaction is terrific and sell-through is strong. Things will be really widespread in June.”
http://www.videobusiness.com/article/CA6440880.html

[Longshot]

How many have they sold? If it's selling so well why won't they release numbers. I've been in several Best Buy's and talking with the managers they have not sold a single one. This is pure corporate BS.

[HDTV1080P]

I just visited the HP website and they are now offering a combo PC drive that reads BLU-RAY, HD-DVD, DVD, and CD’s. Looks like both formats are going to coexist as long as Universal Studios remains exclusive to the HD-DVD format.
http://www.twice.com/article/CA6440497.html

[Blubaru]

Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

I just visited the HP website and they are now offering a combo PC drive that reads BLU-RAY, HD-DVD, DVD, and CD’s. Looks like both formats are going to coexist as long as Universal Studios remains exclusive to the HD-DVD format.
http://www.twice.com/article/CA6440497.html

If combo players become a little more popular people would simply stop buying Toshiba HD-DVD player. People would still continue to buy Blu-ray players because they are getting 90% of the movies from every studio except Universal. Universal would eventually switch over because of the better tech and more capacity.

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by Blubaru

If combo players become a little more popular people would simply stop buying Toshiba HD-DVD player. People would still continue to buy Blu-ray players because they are getting 90% of the movies from every studio except Universal. Universal would eventually switch over because of the better tech and more capacity.

I think Universal would only switch if the sales numbers of BDs puts them in a state of starvation. This is already coming to pass with them only holding on to 11% of total HD sales while Warner enjoys 27% because of Blu-ray.

[JTK]

Last I checked: The sales figures on this dual format LG player have been fairly absymal.

[GasCat]

Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

I think Universal would only switch if the sales numbers of BDs puts them in a state of starvation. This is already coming to pass with them only holding on to 11% of total HD sales while Warner enjoys 27% because of Blu-ray.

When is the stockholder meeting?