how much do you think it's gonna be in 6 months? - Blu-ray Forum

jayrih · 01-06-2008, 02:40 PM

I bought Sony S301 for $279 at Costco around 2 weeks ago. I'm wondering where that price's going to. I mean, I saw the format war seems to be over and expect the price of Blu ray player is supposed to be either up or down in short time range. I can return it, get full refund, and wait till the price is much down in 6 months if it is sure to be down.

I want to know how much you guys think it's gonna be in 6 months.

Xmicro_Blu-ray · 01-06-2008, 03:20 PM

I think you will see new models come out, but the prices are rock bottom already. I paid $269.99 for my Samsung BD-P1400 PLUS I got 5 discs FREE, at least another $100 value. How much cheaper can they get at the beginning of their technological lives? This one cost me less than my Pioneer Elite Upscaling player I bought about a year or so ago.

dperrone · 01-06-2008, 03:35 PM

I agree, I don't think prices will go down that much. With MUCH higher prices already, Blu still has won the format war, why lower prices?

j_rocca42 · 01-06-2008, 03:37 PM

That sony at costco was with a $100 off manufacturer's rebate though. But I do think that it could be priced lower than that to make room for new 1.1 players.

SamInNorthCakalakey · 01-06-2008, 03:40 PM

If you look at BB and CC today the prices have gone back up. So you did get a deal.

CptGreedle · 01-06-2008, 03:44 PM

I think they will lower better models to the same range. Why? Because these models lack the profile 1.1 playback. When they get 1.1 players under $300, then people will not hesitate to buy them. Perhaps even a 2.0 model as well, since some people might be interested in online content by then which is missing on all existing players.

jayrih · 01-06-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I think they will lower better models to the same range. Why? Because these models lack the profile 1.1 playback. When they get 1.1 players under $300, then people will not hesitate to buy them. Perhaps even a 2.0 model as well, since some people might be interested in online content by then which is missing on all existing players.

I agree with you that people will not hesitate to do so on new models under $300. But you mean better models that could perhaps have 1.1 playback to the same price range is going around within 6 months ?

01-06-2008, 02:40 PM	#1
jayrih Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	how much do you think it's gonna be in 6 months? I bought Sony S301 for $279 at Costco around 2 weeks ago. I'm wondering where that price's going to. I mean, I saw the format war seems to be over and expect the price of Blu ray player is supposed to be either up or down in short time range. I can return it, get full refund, and wait till the price is much down in 6 months if it is sure to be down. I want to know how much you guys think it's gonna be in 6 months.

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01-06-2008, 03:20 PM	#2
Xmicro_Blu-ray Member Member since:Dec 2007	I think you will see new models come out, but the prices are rock bottom already. I paid $269.99 for my Samsung BD-P1400 PLUS I got 5 discs FREE, at least another $100 value. How much cheaper can they get at the beginning of their technological lives? This one cost me less than my Pioneer Elite Upscaling player I bought about a year or so ago.

01-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#3
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	I agree, I don't think prices will go down that much. With MUCH higher prices already, Blu still has won the format war, why lower prices?

01-06-2008, 03:37 PM	#4
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	That sony at costco was with a $100 off manufacturer's rebate though. But I do think that it could be priced lower than that to make room for new 1.1 players.

01-06-2008, 03:40 PM	#5
SamInNorthCakalakey Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Raleigh/Durham, NC area Blu-ray reviews:19	If you look at BB and CC today the prices have gone back up. So you did get a deal.

01-06-2008, 03:44 PM	#6
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I think they will lower better models to the same range. Why? Because these models lack the profile 1.1 playback. When they get 1.1 players under $300, then people will not hesitate to buy them. Perhaps even a 2.0 model as well, since some people might be interested in online content by then which is missing on all existing players.

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