Samsung Blu-ray player hits sub $300 level, HD-DVD trembling in fear - Blu-ray Forum

Living Near Shamu · 12-09-2007, 08:41 PM

http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20...bling-in-fear/

Wow. Proving that competition always benefits the consumer, HD format players are getting cheaper by the day. Today, one of Samsung’s flagship Blu-ray players hit the sub $300 price zone as the HD format war heats up this holiday season.

The Samsung BD-P1400 as it’s known, is currently available at Amazon for $297.95 reports Engadget. We’ve checked Amazon and it’s legit, although it’s unknown how long supplies will last at this price. The player retailed at over $1000 when it first hit stores. At some stores, it retailed for over $2000.

Amazon also has Sony’s BDP-S300 for $400, but that’s a weak bargain even though it also started out at over $1000. The Playstation 3 at $400 is a great Blu-ray player and it’s also an awesome gaming console, and it’s currently retailing everywhere for $400 or $500 depending on the model.

HD-DVD players are still the route to take if you’re looking for a cheap (in price) high def experience, but the format is struggling. Despite that Toshiba’s HD-A2 is currently at $217.88 on Amazon, overall the major studios are leaning towards Blu-ray as opposed to HD-DVD. And Hd-DVD’s biggest ally, Microsoft, is being forced to cash out large checks in order to keep companies at the HD-DVD camp.

Michael Bay, a huge Blu-ray supporter despite that his movies and his studio, Paramount Pictures, back HD-DVD, believes Microsoft is keeping HD-DVD alive in order to ultimately kill both formats in favor of direct downloads.

As Warner Brothers tries to figure out what it’ll ultimately favor, the biggest losers and winners here are the consumers. Competition means lower prices, but a competing format means some of us will have bought a player with nothing new to play on it once a winning format emerges. With the total number of stand alone players sold coming out to about the same for each format, the PS3 is giving Blu-ray a huge boost.

About 700,000 to 750,000 HD-DVD players are in people’s homes right now, and Blu-ray can claim the same. But Blu-ray also has about 2 million Playstation 3 units sold. Many will claim that PS3 owners don’t buy Blu-ray discs, but Blu-ray outsold HD-DVD in discs sold for Black Friday week and I (have a PS3 and) buy Blu-ray discs. I have friends with Playstation 3 units and they buy Blu-ray discs. PS3 owners buy or will buy Blu-ray discs and it’s foolish to think they don’t.

Knowing those numbers, is it wise to buy HD-DVD player? Since they’re not that expensive, if you really like HD-DVD, you’re not losing much anyway.

Seretur · 12-09-2007, 08:46 PM

Hey, that's a refreshingly candid article.

And a DTS-MA capable player at under $300 is a major force to be reckoned with.

johnno1986 · 12-09-2007, 08:47 PM

Why is this Aussie news?

Living Near Shamu · 12-09-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnno1986

Why is this Aussie news?

Tech.blorge.com is based in Australia.

johnno1986 · 12-09-2007, 09:00 PM

Ok. Thanks for the reply.

w_tanoto · 12-09-2007, 10:56 PM

been posted here today

Blu-ray San · 12-10-2007, 12:20 AM

go to Best Buy and Circuitcity, they have the 1400 for $299

Dave · 12-12-2007, 03:39 AM

Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player

Price: $269.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
You Save: $230.01 (46%)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...35W/ref=nosim/

LOL now BD is cheaper than HD DVD!

bmr76 · 12-12-2007, 03:49 AM

This price point is the sweetspot. 299 and under. Our store has the bdp-s300 for 299.99 and we sold out over the weekend. I have them on order. People were wanting this, I also think these prices have something to due with either pleasing warner, or taking some direction from warner. I cant believe these prices. These are awesome prices

blukrank · 12-12-2007, 12:51 PM

$299 is a great deal. If I did not already have a Blu-Ray player I would be all over that deal. And it does 1080p unlike the cheap HD DVD player selling for the same price.

MrVorhees · 12-12-2007, 12:53 PM

The important thing in here is (in my opinion)
the Samsung BD-P1400 is an fantastic blu-ray player! DTS MA playback, 1080P, 24hz, very fast loading times, HDMI 1.3!

The specs of this player are superb. now compare those specs to the 99$ "player" from toshiba

Living Near Shamu · 12-12-2007, 12:55 PM

Some Amazon vendor was selling the Sammy for <$250 yesterday. Not sure if that price is still up there or not.

Thundercrash07 · 12-12-2007, 05:20 PM

I'd love to know how mand of these machines will be sold until christmas!

12-09-2007, 08:41 PM	#1
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	Aussie News: Samsung Blu-ray player hits sub $300 level, HD-DVD trembling in fear http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20...bling-in-fear/ Wow. Proving that competition always benefits the consumer, HD format players are getting cheaper by the day. Today, one of Samsung’s flagship Blu-ray players hit the sub $300 price zone as the HD format war heats up this holiday season. The Samsung BD-P1400 as it’s known, is currently available at Amazon for $297.95 reports Engadget. We’ve checked Amazon and it’s legit, although it’s unknown how long supplies will last at this price. The player retailed at over $1000 when it first hit stores. At some stores, it retailed for over $2000. Amazon also has Sony’s BDP-S300 for $400, but that’s a weak bargain even though it also started out at over $1000. The Playstation 3 at $400 is a great Blu-ray player and it’s also an awesome gaming console, and it’s currently retailing everywhere for $400 or $500 depending on the model. HD-DVD players are still the route to take if you’re looking for a cheap (in price) high def experience, but the format is struggling. Despite that Toshiba’s HD-A2 is currently at $217.88 on Amazon, overall the major studios are leaning towards Blu-ray as opposed to HD-DVD. And Hd-DVD’s biggest ally, Microsoft, is being forced to cash out large checks in order to keep companies at the HD-DVD camp. Michael Bay, a huge Blu-ray supporter despite that his movies and his studio, Paramount Pictures, back HD-DVD, believes Microsoft is keeping HD-DVD alive in order to ultimately kill both formats in favor of direct downloads. As Warner Brothers tries to figure out what it’ll ultimately favor, the biggest losers and winners here are the consumers. Competition means lower prices, but a competing format means some of us will have bought a player with nothing new to play on it once a winning format emerges. With the total number of stand alone players sold coming out to about the same for each format, the PS3 is giving Blu-ray a huge boost. About 700,000 to 750,000 HD-DVD players are in people’s homes right now, and Blu-ray can claim the same. But Blu-ray also has about 2 million Playstation 3 units sold. Many will claim that PS3 owners don’t buy Blu-ray discs, but Blu-ray outsold HD-DVD in discs sold for Black Friday week and I (have a PS3 and) buy Blu-ray discs. I have friends with Playstation 3 units and they buy Blu-ray discs. PS3 owners buy or will buy Blu-ray discs and it’s foolish to think they don’t. Knowing those numbers, is it wise to buy HD-DVD player? Since they’re not that expensive, if you really like HD-DVD, you’re not losing much anyway.

12-09-2007, 08:47 PM	#3
johnno1986 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Blu-ray collection:478	Aussie News: Samsung Blu-ray player hits sub $300 level, HD-DVD trembling in fear Why is this Aussie news?

12-09-2007, 09:00 PM	#5
johnno1986 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Blu-ray collection:478	Aussie News: Samsung Blu-ray player hits sub $300 level, HD-DVD trembling in fear Ok. Thanks for the reply.

12-12-2007, 03:39 AM	#8
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	Samsung lowers price... a 1080p player for less with Blu-ray than with HD DVD! Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player Price: $269.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details You Save: $230.01 (46%) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...35W/ref=nosim/ LOL now BD is cheaper than HD DVD!

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12-09-2007, 08:46 PM	#2
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Hey, that's a refreshingly candid article. And a DTS-MA capable player at under $300 is a major force to be reckoned with.

12-09-2007, 10:56 PM	#6
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	been posted here today

12-10-2007, 12:20 AM	#7
Blu-ray San Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:New York Trading Score:12	go to Best Buy and Circuitcity, they have the 1400 for $299

12-12-2007, 03:49 AM	#9
bmr76 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	This price point is the sweetspot. 299 and under. Our store has the bdp-s300 for 299.99 and we sold out over the weekend. I have them on order. People were wanting this, I also think these prices have something to due with either pleasing warner, or taking some direction from warner. I cant believe these prices. These are awesome prices

12-12-2007, 12:51 PM	#10
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	$299 is a great deal. If I did not already have a Blu-Ray player I would be all over that deal. And it does 1080p unlike the cheap HD DVD player selling for the same price.

12-12-2007, 12:53 PM	#11
MrVorhees Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Castle Grayskull 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews:2	The important thing in here is (in my opinion) the Samsung BD-P1400 is an fantastic blu-ray player! DTS MA playback, 1080P, 24hz, very fast loading times, HDMI 1.3! The specs of this player are superb. now compare those specs to the 99$ "player" from toshiba

12-12-2007, 12:55 PM	#12
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	Some Amazon vendor was selling the Sammy for <$250 yesterday. Not sure if that price is still up there or not.

12-12-2007, 05:20 PM	#13
Thundercrash07 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:AT	I'd love to know how mand of these machines will be sold until christmas!

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