!!!!!!costco Hd Dvd!!!!!!!!!1

[HDTV1080P]

Originally Posted by phloyd

To me it is a sign that HD DVD is bargain basement. HD DVD is going to be the Costco format with CEs like Toshiba and these Chinese players we keep hearing about.

Personally I don't find that being a positive for the format.

I believe costco.com carries BDs too though for what it is worth.

Yes Costco sales BLU-Ray discs and the PS3 also
http://www.costco.com/Common/Search.aspx?whse=BC&topnav=&search=blu-ray&N=0&Ntt=blu-ray&cm_re=1-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search

It does not matter how many players are sold it’s the amount of discs that are sold. If these Toshiba players some day hit $50 price points some consumers will just buy it thinking it’s a DVD player and purchase standard DVD’s to play in it.
As long as BLU-RAY camp continues to sale more movies compared to HD-DVD only discs (non combo discs) then BLU-RAY is winning the format war.

[blublublu]

Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

Yes Costco sales BLU-Ray discs and the PS3 also
http://www.costco.com/Common/Search.aspx?whse=BC&topnav=&search=blu-ray&N=0&Ntt=blu-ray&cm_re=1-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search

It does not matter how many players are sold it’s the amount of discs that are sold. If these Toshiba players some day hit $50 price points some consumers will just buy it thinking it’s a DVD player and purchase standard DVD’s to play in it.
As long as BLU-RAY camp continues to sale more movies compared to HD-DVD only discs (non combo discs) then BLU-RAY is winning the format war.

Blu Ray needs to grow the market though, and move beyond the PS3 as a leverage point.

[jubaiweaponx]

I agree that seeing hddvd players at costco at those prices may alarm some in the BD camp ,but again keeping an eye on the software is important too ,I admit the BD titles haven`t been as strong as of late but i`m sure there is plenty in store and even with hd titles like children of men and smokin aces(coming out soon ) I still see more BD selling more and the number trends on all the sites (dvd empire and such) still show nominal jump in hd`s numbers,and BD prices on players are dropping as well .I`m betting hddvd will hit bottom 1st .
All things will be clear in time ,relax and enjoy the ride knowing BD is the right format.

[GaS]

Originally Posted by blublublu

and move beyond the PS3 as a leverage point.

Why? It's one of BD's biggest strenghts in the war..

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by GaS

Why? It's one of BD's biggest strenghts in the war..

Very true.

[BTBuck1]

I think what he meant was, The BD camp can not rely simply on the ps3 to carry them to the finish.

The ps3 should only be the tip of the arrow.

The arrow has struck, however you still have to walk up make sure it's dead and if it isn't, put em out of their misery then and there.

[blitz6speed]

My local costco has the same stack of players it did since they first put out the D2's. They also have a huge 62" 1080p Toshiba tv hooked up to the A2 playing a demo disc, ive never seen one person stop and watch it (i go to my costco very often, so literally, no one gives a crap).

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by blitz6speed

My local costco has the same stack of players it did since they first put out the D2's. They also have a huge 62" 1080p Toshiba tv hooked up to the A2 playing a demo disc, ive never seen one person stop and watch it (i go to my costco very often, so literally, no one gives a crap).

What did anyone expect from Costco? It's a bulk buying place not a new format launching platform. BTW, Wal-Mart/Sam's bought Costco some time ago. I just wanted to through that bit of unless information out there.

[stevei]

Originally Posted by blitz6speed

My local costco has the same stack of players it did since they first put out the D2's. They also have a huge 62" 1080p Toshiba tv hooked up to the A2 playing a demo disc, ive never seen one person stop and watch it (i go to my costco very often, so literally, no one gives a crap).

I doubt people have a clue what they're looking at. I find that when I watch a blu-ray movie, it doesn't look special at all, it just looks "how it should be". To see the difference I have to switch back to dvd, then the dvd looks terrible by comparison. But if I go a few days without watching blu-ray, and watch a dvd, then the dvd looks fine again. What they need is two identical tvs side by side playing the same movie, one on dvd and one on blu-ray or hd-dvd.

[deathscripture]

When my Costco had their grand opening here in Columbus, Ohio they had titles for each disc format. Haven't seen any since.

However, when you walk in the door, there was a Pioneer or Panasonic Blu-Ray player hooked up to a XBR3 immediately in front of the entrance for a while. I have never seen an HD-setup their. The only HD setup I have seen at a walmart are the RCA HD-DVD players.

Oh, and as far as I can tell, PS3's are still selling extremely well in this area. Especially at costco, even being bundled with Genji for 699.

[bruce]

Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

BTW, Wal-Mart/Sam's bought Costco some time ago. I just wanted to through that bit of unless information out there.

No they did not, Costco's (Nasdaq: COST) main competitor in the membership warehouse space is Sam's Club.

In 1993, Wal-Mart acquired PACE Membership Warehouse ( not Costco) and converted many (but not all) PACE locations into Sam's Clubs.

[blublublu]

Originally Posted by deathscripture

When my Costco had their grand opening here in Columbus, Ohio they had titles for each disc format. Haven't seen any since.

However, when you walk in the door, there was a Pioneer or Panasonic Blu-Ray player hooked up to a XBR3 immediately in front of the entrance for a while. I have never seen an HD-setup their. The only HD setup I have seen at a walmart are the RCA HD-DVD players.

Oh, and as far as I can tell, PS3's are still selling extremely well in this area. Especially at costco, even being bundled with Genji for 699.

I pity the poor souls who got stuck with Genji.

[Jim L]

I just got back from my Saturday morning trip to Costco and there were none of these Toshiba players there.

Being a videophile/home theater enthusiast, I would never buy my electronics at Costco. Though they do sometimes carry some good items, it's usually older models or the cheap stuff. I think a lot of people who shop at Costco are looking for Cheap (with a capital "C"). I wouldn't be too concerned about these being in Costco. They're still priced too high for J6P and early-adopter types would not usually buy this type of item there.

On the subject of sales volumes - the HD-DUD fanboys over at AVS are making April 15th their "big buy day" to try to boost their numbers on Amazon. I've got a bit of pre-ordering to do myself, I think I'll go to Amazon.

[BTBuck1]

Originally Posted by ProvenFlipper

Once we get this whole war sorted out there will be plenty of time to release older catalog titles. Gives the studio more time for remastering as well.

good call! Hopefully studio's "get this"

[THE STUD]

I was at costco today, and on the way out they were handing out costco catologs. When I got it home, I opened to the electronics section, and there, no the left page at the bottom was an ad for the Toshiba HD DVD player. Also when I was at Costco, I noticed they had HD DVD movies to buy, BUT NO BLU RAY. Does this mean Costco has embraced HD DVD. If so, can this hurt blu-ray? Costco has a pretty serious impact on the market, so what are your guys opinions about how this will affect sales?

[blitz6speed]

Originally Posted by THE STUD

I was at costco today, and on the way out they were handing out costco catologs. When I got it home, I opened to the electronics section, and there, no the left page at the bottom was an ad for the Toshiba HD DVD player. Also when I was at Costco, I noticed they had HD DVD movies to buy, BUT NO BLU RAY. Does this mean Costco has embraced HD DVD. If so, can this hurt blu-ray? Costco has a pretty serious impact on the market, so what are your guys opinions about how this will affect sales?

Costco trys ANYTHING. You offer them a product, they see how much profit it can possibly make, and then decide to sell it or not. If it doesnt sell well, they pull the item and then return all the items to the producer. Judging by the identical stacks of HD-DVD players i keep seeing everytime i go to my local costco (i re-arranged the boxes to know if they've been moving or not), they havent sold a single one. Not to mention the A2 they have on display keeps freezing up. I wouldnt be concerned at all.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by THE STUD

Costco has a pretty serious impact on the market...

I think this is a non-issue, Costco doesn't have a serious impact on any market except for wholesale. The majority of the movie buying public does not buy their DVD's at Costco.

[jubaiweaponx]

i AGREE I`D BE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT INTERNET SALES THEN COSTCO,I KEEP AN EYE OUT EVERYWHERE I GO and my local best buy isn`t moving them either so i`m not too worried about it ,again its all about profit for costco and they aren`t moving much if any hddvd`s

[Jack Torrance]

Originally Posted by Zaphod

I think this is a non-issue, Costco doesn't have a serious impact on any market except for wholesale. The majority of the movie buying public does not buy their DVD's at Costco.

That's right. You don't really get a "deal" on DVDs there. No real savings at all. Hence, Costco's impact on the "format war" is neglible.

However, their price on a rack of lamb can't be beat.

[PeterTHX]

You can get Blu-ray discs from Costco online.

www.costco.com

They also sell the Philips BD player in the store (they did before carrying the Tosh BTW).

HD DVDs literally just appeared in stores in the past couple weeks. I expect BD discs to be on shelves sooner than later. Especially when they realize those HD DVDs aren't moving.