Could this be a sign of the end! - Blu-ray Forum

alpinewiz · 07-24-2007, 02:03 PM

I listen to the HDTV Podcast and on todays show they received an e-mail from someone who live by the Wal-Mart headquarters. He has been noticing that the Mal-Mart stores in that area have been pulling all of their HD DVD movies and hardware and replacing them with Blu-Ray products. If this is a test they are trying and it goes well HD DVD will be gone by the end of the year.

Knight-Errant · 07-24-2007, 02:11 PM

It's a very promising sign to be sure!

haushausman · 07-24-2007, 02:17 PM

Wal-Mart's power knows no boundaries... that one move would be the deciding factor. Plus, what better way to get BD into the average person's home... Wal-Mart = J6P

Blu Titan · 07-24-2007, 02:45 PM

That is good news! Anytime there's reduction in the selection of a given product line, it usually marks the beginning of the end.

Bobby Dazzler · 07-24-2007, 02:52 PM

Two branches of Blockbuster where I regularly rent out movies have started stocking a range of rental Blu-Rays. Not one HD to be seen. Looks like they have well and truly got behind the BD.

nhaase · 07-24-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Dazzler

Two branches of Blockbuster where I regularly rent out movies have started stocking a range of rental Blu-Rays. Not one HD to be seen. Looks like they have well and truly got behind the BD.

That is due to the announcement they made last month that they would be expanding support of blu-ray to their next top 1450 stores. They initially had a six-month test period in their top 250 stores where they would rent both formats. In the end of that period, BD had been rented more often than HD DVD by a margin of 70/30. They still offer HD DVD in those 250 stores and online, but now their website has a section devoted to blu-ray titles.

Blu Tiger · 07-24-2007, 03:22 PM

Here's a sign
End is near 2.jpg

Manco · 07-24-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinewiz

...they received an e-mail from someone who live by the Wal-Mart headquarters.

Unnamed source. Low credibility.

Were there any Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtle sightings??

Footloose301 · 07-24-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Manco

Unnamed source. Low credibility.

Were there any Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtle sightings??

LMAO!

Yes, low credibility. But, I believe thats the way Wally World is headed anyways, like each store. Even the BB near me has been eliminating HD DVD one shelf at a time.

CptGreedle · 07-24-2007, 03:49 PM

I got an email from a guy that knew someone who was married to the best friend of a cousin of a guy that lives on the same street as Microsoft that says they are going to go blu and refund everyone's money who ever bought HD-DVD and Windows. :P
It would be nice if it happens, but we'll see.

(NOTE.. no i didn't)

movies3 · 07-24-2007, 05:10 PM

good news!!!

dobyblue · 07-24-2007, 05:17 PM

was in my best buy and both sections have grown the same amount

BStecke · 07-24-2007, 05:29 PM

My Wal Mart has a four sided display in front of the electronics section, two sides each for BD and HD DVD. A good amount of the BD are asold out though, compared to HD that has plenty. The Best Buy's around me also seem to treat both formats pretty equally. Hopefully this news is true, as Wal Mart could be a truly influential force in the format war.

alpinewiz · 07-24-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manco

Unnamed source. Low credibility.

Were there any Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtle sightings??

Actually they gave the guys name I just couldn't remember it.

gandley · 07-24-2007, 06:24 PM

unless its official news, ignore it. remember how that 2.5million HD-DVD players thing turned out!

Manco · 07-24-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinewiz

Actually they gave the guys name I just couldn't remember it.

Was it "Gary78241"?

No just kidding. Welcome to forum. Not tyring to make fun of your post. As others have indicated, there's lots of unsubstantiated info going around. But try to get the guy on the phone. Maybe we can get a Blu-ray.com exclusive!

Canada · 07-24-2007, 07:14 PM

I just went into a Blockbuster a few days ago and they had a large selection of Blu Ray and HD DVD I was surprised at the amount of titles they had in Blu and HD DVD. I was thinking why do they have HD DVD isn't Blockbuster exclusivly Blu Ray now, then it dawned on me those were HD DVD's from before the announcment.

TBoneCapone · 07-24-2007, 07:19 PM

It iwll take a little longer than the end of the year, but for sure....goood riddance!

TBoneCapone · 07-24-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Tiger

Here's a sign
Attachment 390

Too funny!!!

blindedcoon · 07-24-2007, 07:55 PM

My walmart in cinci (I know there are a whole lots more!!) only carries blu ray! yaaay

07-24-2007, 02:03 PM	#1
alpinewiz Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:55 DVD collection:2	Could this be a sign of the end! I listen to the HDTV Podcast and on todays show they received an e-mail from someone who live by the Wal-Mart headquarters. He has been noticing that the Mal-Mart stores in that area have been pulling all of their HD DVD movies and hardware and replacing them with Blu-Ray products. If this is a test they are trying and it goes well HD DVD will be gone by the end of the year.

07-24-2007, 02:52 PM	#5
Bobby Dazzler New Member Member since:Jul 2007	Blockbuster Two branches of Blockbuster where I regularly rent out movies have started stocking a range of rental Blu-Rays. Not one HD to be seen. Looks like they have well and truly got behind the BD.

07-24-2007, 03:22 PM	#7
Blu Tiger Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:725 Trading Score:27	Here's a sign End is near 2.jpg Last edited by Blu Tiger; 07-24-2007 at 03:24 PM.

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07-24-2007, 02:11 PM	#2
Knight-Errant Power Member Member since:Aug 2005 Location:Sheffield, UK	It's a very promising sign to be sure!

07-24-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Wal-Mart's power knows no boundaries... that one move would be the deciding factor. Plus, what better way to get BD into the average person's home... Wal-Mart = J6P

07-24-2007, 02:45 PM	#4
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	That is good news! Anytime there's reduction in the selection of a given product line, it usually marks the beginning of the end.

07-24-2007, 03:49 PM	#10
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 got an email from a guy that knew someone who was married to the best friend of a cousin of a guy that lives on the same street as Microsoft that says they are going to go blu and refund everyone's money who ever bought HD-DVD and Windows. :P It would be nice if it happens, but we'll see. (NOTE.. no i didn't)

07-24-2007, 05:10 PM	#11
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	good news!!!

07-24-2007, 05:17 PM	#12
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	was in my best buy and both sections have grown the same amount

07-24-2007, 05:29 PM	#13
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	My Wal Mart has a four sided display in front of the electronics section, two sides each for BD and HD DVD. A good amount of the BD are asold out though, compared to HD that has plenty. The Best Buy's around me also seem to treat both formats pretty equally. Hopefully this news is true, as Wal Mart could be a truly influential force in the format war.

07-24-2007, 06:24 PM	#15
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	unless its official news, ignore it. remember how that 2.5million HD-DVD players thing turned out!

07-24-2007, 07:14 PM	#17
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I just went into a Blockbuster a few days ago and they had a large selection of Blu Ray and HD DVD I was surprised at the amount of titles they had in Blu and HD DVD. I was thinking why do they have HD DVD isn't Blockbuster exclusivly Blu Ray now, then it dawned on me those were HD DVD's from before the announcment.

07-24-2007, 07:19 PM	#18
TBoneCapone Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Brighton, CO Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews:22	It iwll take a little longer than the end of the year, but for sure....goood riddance!

07-24-2007, 07:55 PM	#20
blindedcoon Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	My walmart in cinci (I know there are a whole lots more!!) only carries blu ray! yaaay

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