Posted by Alpha on 04/10/06 06:00

What if Sony cannot release PS3 with the promised specs on the Blu Ray? Or
the box sells for $800?

"~P~" <bmxtrix2005@cox.net> wrote in message
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> In one night, when PS3 is released, there will only be one format with an
> advantage. That format will have 10 times the number of players to market
> as compared to the competition. If the $500 & $800 HD-DVD players
> continue
> to remain significantly less expensive than ALL Blu-ray products, then
> HD-DVD may have a chance... maybe. But, with far more studio support,
> more
> actual movies available... and with more players in people's homes, why
> would content providers flip sides?
>
> Sony doesn't have 'players' they have one player annouced - at $1,000
> (pre-order now!).
>
> Oh, but perhaps you are thinking of the Pioneer Elite? Or the Samsung?
> Or
> the Sharp? Or the LG? Or the Panasonic?
>
> Of course, it could be the Toshiba... or the Toshiba... or the Toshiba...
> or ... wait... am I repeating myself?
>
> ;o) Really - instead of arguing, why not give it 6 months and actually
> see
> how things turn out?
>
>
>>>All of which is why the Sony players will cost $1500 and the Toshiba
>>>players will cost $500. Advantage: Toshiba.
>
>

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