Wal*Mart says it WON'T carry the $199 Chinese Venturer HD DVD player! - Blu-ray Forum

unreal1080p · 09-01-2007, 04:43 AM

http://www.videobusiness.com/article....html?nid=2705

“We have no plans to have Venturer in our stores this holiday,”

Blu As Hell · 09-01-2007, 04:48 AM

KA BOOM!!!!!!! That's the sound of a plan backfiring!!!! Well they've still got K Mart, and CVS pharmacy.

crackinhedz · 09-01-2007, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

KA BOOM!!!!!!! That's the sound of a plan backfiring!!!! Well they've still got K Mart, and CVS pharmacy.

I stopped going into Kmart since about 1994. Now when I walk into one I almost feel like I need a tetanus shot and a can of raid. (I don't know why either?

)

Rob Zuber · 09-01-2007, 04:54 AM

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Ultimate Electronics’ director of merchandising for video Matt Duda is considering stocking the Venturer HD DVD player...

“I have never heard of Venturer,” admits Duda. “If the price [similarly drops] for a tier-one brand, that will be more compelling.”

That's a great vote of confidence!

blitz6speed · 09-01-2007, 04:56 AM

When will we see the press release from Cracker Jack confirming they ordered the players?

Terjyn · 09-01-2007, 05:16 AM

Not to toot my own horn, but I called this one in the original thread where the price was announced on these players.

BStecke · 09-01-2007, 05:17 AM

"Man, I just spent $2500 on a TV, let me get the cheapest, no-name brand player to go with it!"

Somehow I don't see that working out. Who's going to buy a Sony, Samsung, Toshiba (hey, I still like Toshiba's stuff, save HD DVD) TV, and then buy a Venturer HD DVD player. You're not exactly catering the format to poor people. That's why I never understood why price was the huge factor people make it out to be. To even get any use out of either format requires a significant commitment of funds. It's not like DVD where they looked better on ANY TV with the cables that came in the box.

BStecke · 09-01-2007, 05:43 AM

This seems on par with Zohn's comments during EMA . . . borderline mentally retarded. So was everyone on that panel, actually . . . those videos are always good for a laugh

MatrixS2000 · 09-01-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blitz6speed

When will we see the press release from Cracker Jack confirming they ordered the players?

I was going to post that this is GREAT news for those guys selling speakers out of vans in parking lots as they can add an HD DVD player to their "inventory"...but that is the best!

dialog_gvf · 09-01-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blitz6speed

When will we see the press release from Cracker Jack confirming they ordered the players?

That, and the secret decoder ring for Penton-Man and beatboy77 coded messages.

Blu As Hell · 09-01-2007, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I stopped going into Kmart since about 1994. Now when I walk into one I almost feel like I need a tetanus shot and a can of raid. (I don't know why either?

)

We've only got one left in good ol' Macon GA...and everytime I go in there (which ain't much) I feel like I need a bath.

shug7272 · 09-01-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

We've only got one left in good ol' Macon GA...and everytime I go in there (which ain't much) I feel like I need a bath.

:lol: I think that is what all KMarts do. Thats how they sell shit, make you feel like the shit you carried in needs to be burned.

DrinkMore · 09-01-2007, 04:19 PM

Sadly - K-Mart is still kicking around. There are only a couple stores open down here and frankly, I have not step foot in one in over 13 years. Don't plan on it either.

Same goes for Wal-Mart. Talk about needing a can of Raid. Try a case load!

Also, someone please tell me how the hell 199 is better than 200? Oh, wooopeee! We have a sub 200 dollar player. Oh, its only 199 instead! HOLLY COW!!! I SAVED A DOLLAR! Please.

Slapper · 09-01-2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I stopped going into Kmart since about 1994. Now when I walk into one I almost feel like I need a tetanus shot and a can of raid. (I don't know why either?

)

The Kmart here in my neck of the woods considers DVD high-end, carrying very few and only high-profile titles. No joke.

statikcat · 09-01-2007, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I stopped going into Kmart since about 1994. Now when I walk into one I almost feel like I need a tetanus shot and a can of raid. (I don't know why either?

)

Isn't K-Mart dead everywhere? I have not seen a functional K Mart since I was a kid.

blurayforever143 · 09-01-2007, 05:32 AM

Remember people, from 10 feet away, and hooked up to an Emerson 20 inch with red yellow and white cables....HD-DVD looks just the same as it does on a 42 inch plasma via HDMI

darkpoet25 · 09-22-2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by statikcat

Isn't K-Mart dead everywhere? I have not seen a functional K Mart since I was a kid.

The only one we have in Indy that I can recall is on Pendleton Pike. It even has a Little Ceaser's still!

Coltboy · 09-27-2007, 02:08 PM

Since Wally World isn;t gonna sell that player does that mean they are not gonna support HD DVD or just that player? Back in the good ol days Wally world just stocked quality items, they may see that this player is probably made out of mostly card board and duct tape. What happened? anyway this might be a sign is to what they are going to do. if they re gonna drop HD all together GO WALLY-WORLD! support BD!

Ben · 09-01-2007, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

KA BOOM!!!!!!! That's the sound of a plan backfiring!!!! Well they've still got K Mart, and CVS pharmacy.

Yes, it's true. Venturer HD DVD players will be available at participating Pet Smart locations, right next to the cat litter and hairball remedy.

PeterTHX · 09-01-2007, 05:50 AM

I believe CC and BB carry Venturer.

09-01-2007, 04:43 AM	#1
unreal1080p Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:3rd Rock from the Sun	*WalMart says it WON'T carry the $199 Chinese Venturer HD DVD player!** http://www.videobusiness.com/article....html?nid=2705 “We have no plans to have Venturer in our stores this holiday,”

09-01-2007, 05:17 AM	#7
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	"Man, I just spent $2500 on a TV, let me get the cheapest, no-name brand player to go with it!" Somehow I don't see that working out. Who's going to buy a Sony, Samsung, Toshiba (hey, I still like Toshiba's stuff, save HD DVD) TV, and then buy a Venturer HD DVD player. You're not exactly catering the format to poor people. That's why I never understood why price was the huge factor people make it out to be. To even get any use out of either format requires a significant commitment of funds. It's not like DVD where they looked better on ANY TV with the cables that came in the box. Last edited by BStecke; 09-01-2007 at 05:20 AM.

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09-01-2007, 04:48 AM	#2
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	KA BOOM!!!!!!! That's the sound of a plan backfiring!!!! Well they've still got K Mart, and CVS pharmacy.

09-01-2007, 04:56 AM	#5
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	When will we see the press release from Cracker Jack confirming they ordered the players?

09-01-2007, 05:16 AM	#6
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	Not to toot my own horn, but I called this one in the original thread where the price was announced on these players.

09-01-2007, 05:43 AM	#8
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	This seems on par with Zohn's comments during EMA . . . borderline mentally retarded. So was everyone on that panel, actually . . . those videos are always good for a laugh

09-01-2007, 04:19 PM	#13
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Sadly - K-Mart is still kicking around. There are only a couple stores open down here and frankly, I have not step foot in one in over 13 years. Don't plan on it either. Same goes for Wal-Mart. Talk about needing a can of Raid. Try a case load! Also, someone please tell me how the hell 199 is better than 200? Oh, wooopeee! We have a sub 200 dollar player. Oh, its only 199 instead! HOLLY COW!!! I SAVED A DOLLAR! Please.

09-01-2007, 05:32 AM	#16
blurayforever143 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:6	Remember people, from 10 feet away, and hooked up to an Emerson 20 inch with red yellow and white cables....HD-DVD looks just the same as it does on a 42 inch plasma via HDMI

09-27-2007, 02:08 PM	#18
Coltboy Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2007 Location:OHIO Home Theater Gallery:72 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:13	Since Wally World isn;t gonna sell that player does that mean they are not gonna support HD DVD or just that player? Back in the good ol days Wally world just stocked quality items, they may see that this player is probably made out of mostly card board and duct tape. What happened? anyway this might be a sign is to what they are going to do. if they re gonna drop HD all together GO WALLY-WORLD! support BD!

09-01-2007, 05:50 AM	#20
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	I believe CC and BB carry Venturer.

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