unfortunatelly it's not as big. Most of the big manufacturers only release a fraction of hdtv models that are released in states because of an overall smaller market. But it's bound to change as hdtv matures and becomes only option,
I see awareness out there, government is pushing infomercials informing people about the need for change and some local programs are starting to appear in lite hd (720p) albeit very rare .
As far as blu ray release, there is no official word but it makes sense for there be simultaenous release as in the states simply because every other technology is introduced at the same time. I think companies want to avoid smuggling which is why they want to release at the same time.
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