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Posted by M.I.5 on 01/09/07 13:09
"Tim Smith" <reply_in_group@mouse-potato.com> wrote in message
news:reply_in_group-E081C6.18080308012007@news.supernews.com...
> In article <0Jednep7krwxMz_YnZ2dnUVZ_oCmnZ2d@comcast.com>,
> Derek Janssen <ejanss@nospam.comcast.net> wrote:
>> As to the LG model, the first facts are in:
>> (http://www.thedigitalbits.com )
>> ---
>> As expected, LG Electronics officially announced their new combo player
>> at an afternoon press conference, which will be capable of displaying
>> both HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc content. The LG Super Multi-Blue player
>> will retail for about $1,199. It will appear sometime in the first
>
> Hmmm. Let's see:
>
> LG combo player: $1199
>
>
> PS3 (20 GB) $ 499
> PS3 remote $ 25
> XBox360 Core System $ 299
> XBox360 HD-DVD Player $ 199
> -----------------------------
> $1022
>
> Sounds like the PS3+XBox360 route is better. Costs less, and gives more
> than just movie playback.
>
> (I've seen Toshiba's HD-DVD player for $300, so PS3 + Toshiba HD-DVD
> player would be even cheaper).
>
True at present, but prices will tumble once the HD jugernaught gathers
speed.
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