This is why consumers are so confused - Blu-ray Forum

dpomp · 03-29-2008, 09:34 AM

this is from amazon.com's front page:

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Free 1080p DVD Player with Select Samsung HDTVs
Get the full HD experience with your current DVD collection. For a limited time, save up to $1000 on select Samsung HDTVs and get an up-converting DVD player that will show your standard DVDs in high def free with purchase from Amazon.com. Offer ends April 13, or while supplies last. Restrictions apply.
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joe6pack: who needs blu-ray??

krazeyeyez · 03-29-2008, 09:38 AM

CANNOT ADD DETAIL THAT ISNT THERE, it aint full hd. thats some horrible wording on their part.

bkbluray · 03-29-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by krazeyeyez

CANNOT ADD DETAIL THAT ISNT THERE, it aint full hd. thats some horrible wording on their part.

+1 And that's exactly it. Faking out a 480p picture to 1080p isn't going to make it high def - much better than standard, but definitely not high def.

Thertel88 · 03-29-2008, 09:39 AM

They make more money from DVD owners. I do think its unfair to say that though because its a lie. They dont show your movies in high def

Grisle · 03-29-2008, 10:18 AM

I could see how this would confuse your average consumer, but pretty soon the average consumer will be educated on the superiority of BD. Of course that's wishful thinking, but it can still happen.

Thertel88 · 03-29-2008, 10:22 AM

Probably not for another 3 years. BD players need to make it down to the 200-250 range first.

Stephie_is_a_dork · 03-29-2008, 10:30 AM

speaking of confusing consumers, it irks me that buy.com lists Blu-ray discs as "Blu-ray DVD"! I left them a comment about it, but it says they don't respond to individual comments. Bah humbug!

jadedeath · 03-29-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Thertel88

Probably not for another 3 years. BD players need to make it down to the 200-250 range first.

You mean by this holiday season right?

Logan

Blu Haze · 03-29-2008, 04:45 PM

Confusion. But there is no need for Toshiba hate. Maybe everyone should hate Sony when betamax died... Jeez

Blinkman987 · 03-29-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Thertel88

Probably not for another 3 years. BD players need to make it down to the 200-250 range first.

http://gizmodo.com/364186/sony-ceo-2...players-coming

Looks like 1 year instead of 3 years =D

Sony CEO says that $299 will happen this Christmas, but $200 is not going to happen (at least not from them) until 2009.

AikonEnt · 03-29-2008, 07:09 PM

As what Amazon is saying isn't correct isn't it by definition a lie? Therefore are they not open to legal action for telling consumers that a product will do something that it clearly doesn't?

Bobby Henderson · 03-29-2008, 07:21 PM

It's obvious Sony doesn't want to go below $299 on Blu-ray players this year. But they're not the only manufacturer of Blu-ray players. Companies like Pioneer, Samsung and others could get a little more aggressive on the pricing.

There's also lots of Profile 1.0 players (and a few 1.1 models) that are now partially obsolete now that movies with BD Live features are in stores. Prices can't stay high for those players much longer. They'll be put on "closeout" as a new wave a Profile 2.0 players arrive on the market.

Upconverting DVD players aren't going to be on the market all that much longer. They may stay available in retail stores throughout 2008 and into 2009. But I think many retailers are going to get rid of them a lot sooner than most people think. And that's for the very simple reason those players are not profitable. I think Wal-Mart will be among few stores selling the things by the end of 2009.

actionhank · 03-29-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dpompeo

joe6pack: who needs blu-ray??

Hey, I have a six pack... I am offended

g217814 · 03-29-2008, 03:14 PM

I totally agree and can't even tell how many people I know think that a up-converted DVD is Hi-Def because of adds like this.

coolmilo · 03-29-2008, 03:18 PM