Posted by Tarkus on 01/28/08 02:05

ZVR wrote:
>> In fact, I bought an HD-DVD player over a year ago now, but buying one
>> today would be the pinnacle of retardation, retard.
>
> No kidding?? Apparently everybody is a retard, and you Betaray fanboys are
> the brightest bulbs around!
>
> How the fuck do you then explain that today, when I walked into the same
> Futureshop store where I bought mine (two days ago when the new prices went
> into effect), HD-DVD players, both A3 and A30 were SOLD OUT??! I
> specifically ventured to that section of the store again to see whether
> anybody else was buying, and there were zero, nada, zip left on the shelves.
> They had about 10 units all in all just two days ago.
>
> So I asked a sales guy, and you know what he said?? "Oh yeah, we sold them
> out in two days. Just ordered more from Toshiba" and he suggested I come
> back in a week.
>
> Just remember dumb head, HD-DVD right now is about the same amount as a good
> up-converting DVD player, so they will start eating into that market as
> well. Toshiba only has to stick to their guns for 6 more months, until the #
> of units sold really takes out, then we'll see whether the studios can
> afford to remain Betaray exclusive.

I'm reminded of "Ghost Whisperer," when people don't know they're dead
yet. Except this is more humorous.

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