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Porfie · 02-14-2008, 01:07 AM

Could this be a sign of Walmart giving HD-DVD the boot?

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/36058/118/

Wal-Mart trims HD DVD player lineup
Business and Law
By Wolfgang Gruener
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 15:36
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Chicago (IL) – Wal-Mart has begun phasing out two of its three HD DVD players that have been offered in stores and through its website in past months.

Industry sources told TG Daily that Wal-Mart is phasing out the RCA HDV5000 as well as the Venturer SHD7000 models. The RCA player has been offered exclusively in stores for initially $399, was then reduced to $299 and is currently sold on the clearance rack for $148. The Venturer device is available online and carries a clearance price of $167, down from $199.98.

Store employees from three different Wal-Mart locations in the Chicago area confirmed that the stores will not be restocking these models.

However, the company apparently plans to keep one Toshiba player in its lineup for “at least 4 months”, we heard. The HD-A3 player is currently sold in stores for $148.

There was no official comment from Wal-Mart about its HD DVD and Blu-ray offering.

ResOGlas · 02-14-2008, 01:09 AM

Walmart initially offered the HDV5000 for $499, not $399. I know, I bought one.

bhampton · 02-14-2008, 01:12 AM

Ha, Ha, Ha.

Sorry.... Couldn't help it.

Porfie · 02-15-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Ha, Ha, Ha.

Sorry.... Couldn't help it.

wow guess they did more than trim they kicked HD-DVD to the curb movies and all.

02-14-2008, 01:07 AM	#1
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	Wal-Mart trims HD DVD player lineup Could this be a sign of Walmart giving HD-DVD the boot? http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/36058/118/ Wal-Mart trims HD DVD player lineup Business and Law By Wolfgang Gruener Wednesday, February 13, 2008 15:36 Recommend article: Chicago (IL) – Wal-Mart has begun phasing out two of its three HD DVD players that have been offered in stores and through its website in past months. Industry sources told TG Daily that Wal-Mart is phasing out the RCA HDV5000 as well as the Venturer SHD7000 models. The RCA player has been offered exclusively in stores for initially $399, was then reduced to $299 and is currently sold on the clearance rack for $148. The Venturer device is available online and carries a clearance price of $167, down from $199.98. Store employees from three different Wal-Mart locations in the Chicago area confirmed that the stores will not be restocking these models. However, the company apparently plans to keep one Toshiba player in its lineup for “at least 4 months”, we heard. The HD-A3 player is currently sold in stores for $148. There was no official comment from Wal-Mart about its HD DVD and Blu-ray offering.

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02-14-2008, 01:09 AM	#2
ResOGlas Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	Walmart initially offered the HDV5000 for $499, not $399. I know, I bought one.

02-14-2008, 01:12 AM	#3
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Ha, Ha, Ha. Sorry.... Couldn't help it.

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