Posted by asj on 01/16/11 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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