|  | Posted by asj on 10/06/11 11:45 
~P~ wrote:> I have no proof of anything.  But, what I know is that Blu-ray technology
 > simply isn't that far off from HD-DVD technology.  Some licensing may add 20
 > bucks to the cost to build the players.  But, processors, chip sets, lasers,
 > etc. are all coming from the same manufacturers.  The actual hardware costs
 > should be very similar from all parties involved.
 
 i still don't buy it. price differentiation is great when you are
 ALREADY associated with a high-quality product, BUT not when the game
 is only beginning. Therefore, there must be some difference in terms of
 the costs to produce - not only in the licensing costs, but also the
 components.
 
 > If both Blu-ray and HD-DVD are selling out of their respective hardware
 > products - then Blu-ray is likely in a much 'finer' class of home than
 > HD-DVD will be.  I believe that matters in the short term.  Once PS3 comes
 > out, then Blu-ray will be EVERYWHERE.  I believe that matters a lot in the
 > long term.  I also consider it an excellent strategy.
 
 
 well, as i said i believe blu-ray will win in the long-term because of
 higher storage, better branded manufacturers, and better features -
 especially as the price will almost immediately drop because of the
 fact more manufacturers are using blu-ray.
 
 its use in the PS3 is just icing on the cake.
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