Hd Is Getting Really Desperate-new Ad From Amazon - Blu-ray Forum

Moretonbay · 06-02-2007, 07:29 PM

Seven Free HD DVDs with Purchase of Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player and The Matrix Trilogy
Here's a great way to get started in HD DVD. Buy a Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD Player from Amazon.com and either The Ultimate Matrix Collection or The Complete Matrix Trilogy and then get up to seven HD DVDs free. See the full details below.

THAT'S AN AD AMAZON IS EMAILING OUT TO EVERYONE-
THAT PLAYER IS $250 PLUS 7 HD DVDS-
THEY ARE BASICALLY PAYING YOU NOW
TO GET A HD PLAYER AND MOVIES.

The Don · 06-02-2007, 07:40 PM

Best Buy had this AD going the weekend prior to the Matrix release date...

they sure are trying....

rmatt · 06-02-2007, 07:50 PM

don't be surprised if they give away free players with the purchase of a movie

NutsAboutPS3 · 06-02-2007, 07:53 PM

Do those 7 free discs all count as discs sold? If so, that explains why their disc sales figures have been holding up as well as they have.

theknub · 06-02-2007, 08:00 PM

could explain planet earth

The Don · 06-02-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theknub

could explain planet earth

I don't think PE clounts as a free movie...

actually I'm about positive it isn't.....the PE sales are a whole 'nother story....

GreenMotion · 06-02-2007, 08:14 PM

For that price I may just pick one up!

[just kidding guys!]

DrinkMore · 06-02-2007, 08:27 PM

They are doing this to clear out the losing stock. Clearly BD won

Thats just a guess

blitz6speed · 06-02-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NutsAboutPS3

Do those 7 free discs all count as discs sold? If so, that explains why their disc sales figures have been holding up as well as they have.

The 5 mail in do not, the 2 with the matrix and matrix itself do. When best buy had buy a A2 + 9 free (4 in store, 5 mail order), those 4 free counted.

I honestly now think that most of those people purchasing players are EXISTING hd-dvd owners buying 2nd/3rd players to try and support the format and get the 5 free discs out of it. Its a sad state of affairs.

Deane Johnson · 06-02-2007, 08:31 PM

I believe it's called a "fire sale".

zombieking · 06-02-2007, 08:32 PM

I don't think HD-DVD has seven titles I would want!!!

Jack Torrance · 06-02-2007, 08:35 PM

I've got some tiles that need laying in the backyard. I've put the job off for weeks and I just don't want to do it, but the wife keeps nagging me. IF the HD-DVD group comes over and does it for me, I'll probably take a player off their hands.

AxL_the_Red · 06-02-2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmatt

don't be surprised if they give away free players with the purchase of a movie

lol

bluflu · 06-02-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theknub

could explain planet earth

Drop shipments that never have to ship could explain PE.

movies3 · 06-02-2007, 09:50 PM

wow thats just sad! honestly if i was a customer and saw this i dont think i would buy because i would be asking myself now why are they giving so many movies away for a cheap player??

ussrelativity · 06-03-2007, 12:02 AM

From my standpoint on this, it would appear that Amazon is taking a very large risk with this. If it was just one free title, or even two, I would see it as a strong marketing campaign, designed to promote HD-DVD.

However, I am concerned with the fact that Circuit City was giving away 5 free titles with a player, and now from Amazon, seven?! It's too risky a maneuver to attempt. One could say yes, they are desperate to market it, but with taking such unrealistic gambles isn't good for Toshiba, and more importantly, the shareholders.

When it comes to the cost of the Blu-Ray players, I am very glad to hear that the cost of the lasers have come down a significant portion. Marketing, in regards to the HD format optical discs is much faster thanks to the Internet in this decade. It makes me wonder what will happen in 15 years or so. I only hope by then, there won't be such bitter attitudes on behalf of the studio companies.

The Don · 06-03-2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombieking

I don't think HD-DVD has seven titles I would want!!!

I think they have almost 7 titles....if not 7 exactly...

V for vendetta
batman begins
Troy

and umm....I forget, but I'm sure there are almost 7.........

rmatt · 06-03-2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Don

I think they have almost 7 titles....if not 7 exactly...

V for vendetta
batman begins
Troy

and umm....I forget, but I'm sure there are almost 7.........

The other 4 will be released on Blu-ray when universal throws in the towel on HDDVD.

MatrixS2000 · 06-03-2007, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenMotion

For that price I may just pick one up!

[just kidding guys!]

When the HD DVD players are free, everyone should pick one up and never buy a movie for it...this will drive the "attachment rate" into the toilet for HD DVD.

Wouldn't that be funny as "attachment rate" is their constant go to point...lol

seanjohn21276 · 06-03-2007, 02:39 AM

Is Toshiba really that desparate? Or, like the guy from the Digital Bits suggested, is Microsoft quietly funneling them money so that Toshiba won't really lose their shirts? This is like rats jumping from a sinking ship. Or Toshiba knows that it's only a matter of time before HD-DVD is dead.

06-02-2007, 07:29 PM	#1
Moretonbay Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Florida	Hd Is Getting Really Desperate-new Ad From Amazon Seven Free HD DVDs with Purchase of Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player and The Matrix Trilogy Here's a great way to get started in HD DVD. Buy a Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD Player from Amazon.com and either The Ultimate Matrix Collection or The Complete Matrix Trilogy and then get up to seven HD DVDs free. See the full details below. THAT'S AN AD AMAZON IS EMAILING OUT TO EVERYONE- THAT PLAYER IS $250 PLUS 7 HD DVDS- THEY ARE BASICALLY PAYING YOU NOW TO GET A HD PLAYER AND MOVIES.

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06-02-2007, 07:40 PM	#2
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	Best Buy had this AD going the weekend prior to the Matrix release date... they sure are trying....

06-02-2007, 07:50 PM	#3
rmatt Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:St.Louis, MO	don't be surprised if they give away free players with the purchase of a movie

06-02-2007, 07:53 PM	#4
NutsAboutPS3 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray reviews:1	Do those 7 free discs all count as discs sold? If so, that explains why their disc sales figures have been holding up as well as they have.

06-02-2007, 08:00 PM	#5
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	could explain planet earth

06-02-2007, 08:14 PM	#7
GreenMotion Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:1064 Trading Score:10	For that price I may just pick one up! [just kidding guys!]

06-02-2007, 08:27 PM	#8
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	They are doing this to clear out the losing stock. Clearly BD won Thats just a guess

06-02-2007, 08:31 PM	#10
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	I believe it's called a "fire sale".

06-02-2007, 08:32 PM	#11
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	I don't think HD-DVD has seven titles I would want!!!

06-02-2007, 08:35 PM	#12
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	I've got some tiles that need laying in the backyard. I've put the job off for weeks and I just don't want to do it, but the wife keeps nagging me. IF the HD-DVD group comes over and does it for me, I'll probably take a player off their hands.

06-02-2007, 09:50 PM	#15
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	wow thats just sad! honestly if i was a customer and saw this i dont think i would buy because i would be asking myself now why are they giving so many movies away for a cheap player??

06-03-2007, 12:02 AM	#16
ussrelativity Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	From my standpoint on this, it would appear that Amazon is taking a very large risk with this. If it was just one free title, or even two, I would see it as a strong marketing campaign, designed to promote HD-DVD. However, I am concerned with the fact that Circuit City was giving away 5 free titles with a player, and now from Amazon, seven?! It's too risky a maneuver to attempt. One could say yes, they are desperate to market it, but with taking such unrealistic gambles isn't good for Toshiba, and more importantly, the shareholders. When it comes to the cost of the Blu-Ray players, I am very glad to hear that the cost of the lasers have come down a significant portion. Marketing, in regards to the HD format optical discs is much faster thanks to the Internet in this decade. It makes me wonder what will happen in 15 years or so. I only hope by then, there won't be such bitter attitudes on behalf of the studio companies.

06-03-2007, 02:39 AM	#20
seanjohn21276 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:The District (DC if you don't know)	Is Toshiba really that desparate? Or, like the guy from the Digital Bits suggested, is Microsoft quietly funneling them money so that Toshiba won't really lose their shirts? This is like rats jumping from a sinking ship. Or Toshiba knows that it's only a matter of time before HD-DVD is dead.

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