Posted by Alpha on 11/04/95 11:44

"~P~" <bmxtrix2005@cox.net> wrote in message
news:qsmZf.12029$bX5.338@dukeread04...
> IMO, Blu-ray is a much more likely candidate to win. There are tens of
> thousands who will buy the first generation Toshiba players and similar
> numbers who will buy the Sony, Panasonic, LG, Pioneer, and Samsung Blu-ray
> players (that's 5 different companies!)...
>
> Now let's look at the million pound gorilla:
> PS3
>
> PS3 numbers, completely regardless of format, or a cost expected in the
> $600.00 range, will sell (easily) in the MILLIONS. Combine Blu-ray and
> HD-DVD stand alone player sales, and multiply by ten. That's your PS3
> number - or more.

The problem is ... no one has even seen a PS3 with blu ray drive. There
are constant rumors of a MAJOR MAJOR crisis on this single point---- that
includes the requirement to charge maybe $750 for the system. Ludicrous.

>
> Traditionally, game systems are not known for movie playback. But,
> traditionally only speaks to PS2 and X-Box both of which debuted well
> after
> DVD was in half of the homes in America and stand alone players were under
> 100 bucks. Those DVD players didn't hold a candle to what the PS3 will
> offer which is one critical item:
> SECURITY!

And big brother to look over your shoulder.
"A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose
both, and deserve neither." -- Thomas Jefferson

>
> You know if you have a PS3, that even if Blu-ray is dead, that there will
> be
> games made available for it. That replacement units will be available for
> years to come, that prices on the PS3 will drop, and the gaming is likely
> going to be similar to the X-Box 360, which is a very respectable machine
> as
> well. I would expect that only about 25% of PS3 buyers may use it for HD
> movies. But, that's still far greater than the sum of individual players
> sold by both camps combined. It is the force to be reconned with in this
> war. It is the one that is most often overlooked. In a recent AVS Forum
> Poll (not the best, I know) of those planning to buy Blu-ray for movie
> playback, over HALF the respondants specifically planned to get a PS3 as
> their ONLY player for Blu-ray material. No stand alone Blu-ray player for
> them, the PS3 was it.
>
> There are definitely those already on the HD-DVD and Blu-ray bandwagon who
> LOVE the format... somehow, already. I personally will get a PS3, but
> have
> no specific love of either format. I like the better specs for Blu-ray
> especially as it applies to thoroughput, but all it comes down to for me
> is
> the overall quality. If both formats are awesome and give me the movies I
> want to see, then that's what I'll end up with.
>
> I would NOT bet on a dual-format disc player, I will not bet $500 or more
> that ANY format will prove to dominate anytime soon.
>
> I will get a PS3 and use it for HD movies and gaming, without hesitation.
>
>

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