Posted by Roy L. Fuchs on 06/11/06 17:05

On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 08:30:28 -0500, "Jay G." <Jay@tmbg.org> Gave us:

>On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:20:29 GMT, Keith wrote:
>> Pioneer's Blu-ray player officially delayed
>> TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Pioneer Corp.
>> (6773.T: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it would postpone the
>> North Amercian launch of next-generation DVD players using Blu-ray
>> technology to this autumn from its previous launch schedule of June,
>> citing a delay in the development process.
>
> Toshiba confirms US HD DVD delay
> By Tony Smith
> Published Friday 30th September 2005 10:35 GMT
>
> "Toshiba yesterday confirmed its next-generation optical disc format, HD
> DVD, will not launch in the US until "February or March". The technology
> had previously been expected to hit the market before the end of this
> year."
>
>
> Toshiba Hints at HD-DVD Delay
> Martyn Williams, IDG News Service
> Wednesday, December 14, 2005
>
> "A delay would be the second for HD-DVD. A year ago, the format backers
> promised commercial availability of players in both Japan and the U.S.
> before the end of 2005. Toshiba earlier this year pushed back the U.S.
> launch until sometime in the first quarter of 2006."
>
>Every new product has technical issues that can delay its release. It's
>nothing unique to Blu-Ray.
>
>-Jay

However, the FIRST to market, despite any delays they may have had
getting there will always get a jump on the competitor. That is, in
some instances, the deciding factor on winning a given battle. Shown
throughout history, and taught in every business school.

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