Sony CEO Says $299 Blu-ray Player Is Coming This Year - Blu-ray Forum

Grisle · 03-06-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ethanhawke

"but it could take ten years for significant penetration."

http://www.crn.com/hardware/206901990

The famous last words of Kenny G.

xtop · 03-06-2008, 01:05 PM

i didnt expect 199 players this year, but i expect cheaper than 299

Blu Titan · 03-06-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i didnt expect 199 players this year, but i expect cheaper than 299

He is talking about MSRP. I purchased my Samsumg BD 1400 in November for $299, and I got 8 free Blu-ray movies (5 from the BDA and 3 for Samsung). Now the same player sells for $400 at best Buy with NO movies. There are always deals to be had.

Guinness · 03-06-2008, 02:27 PM

Regarding downloads having an impact, it depends on how you perceive it. In my case, I have three DVD players, and I'll likely buy a Panny 46" plasma once they are introduced. After that, I'll probably buy a dedicated Blu-ray, and hopefully a good one will be available at $299 (by good I mean as good or better than the PS3). Beyond that, I can very well imagine buying an Apple TV or other "video download machine" to replace my other two DVD players. So, I see them coexisting, with the Blu-ray player feeding your primary "home entertainment system" and the Apple TV product feeding all of your other TVs, especially if that product is available for $150 or so.

dvcmember · 03-06-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

The famous last words of Kenny G.

Good one!

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03-06-2008, 01:05 PM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i didnt expect 199 players this year, but i expect cheaper than 299

03-06-2008, 02:27 PM	#4
Guinness Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Regarding downloads having an impact, it depends on how you perceive it. In my case, I have three DVD players, and I'll likely buy a Panny 46" plasma once they are introduced. After that, I'll probably buy a dedicated Blu-ray, and hopefully a good one will be available at $299 (by good I mean as good or better than the PS3). Beyond that, I can very well imagine buying an Apple TV or other "video download machine" to replace my other two DVD players. So, I see them coexisting, with the Blu-ray player feeding your primary "home entertainment system" and the Apple TV product feeding all of your other TVs, especially if that product is available for $150 or so.

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