Posted by Byron Hinson on 04/01/07 11:49

Yeah had nothing to do with the lack of HD-DVD titles, lack of sales or
general feeling the format is failing!

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"Sammus McMouldenus" <bigboobs_linda@lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
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> http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=23919
>
> Toshiba slashes price of HD-DVD players
> Matt Martin 12:37 (BST) 30/03/2007
>
> "Strategic reduction" sees prices drop to $399
>
> Toshiba has slashed the price of its HD-DVD players in the US,
> effective immediately, in a move it labelled a "strategic reduction."
>
> The manufacturer is dropping prices of its entire HD-DVD line of
> players, with the entry level HD-A2 reduced to USD 399 (EUR 299 / GBP
> 203) and the newly released HD-A20 model coming to market at USD 499
> (EUR 374 / GBP 254).
>
> The HD-DVD format features in Microsoft's Xbox 360 console while
> Sony's rival Blu-ray format is a key element of the PlayStation 3.
>
> Supporters of the HD-DVD format, including Warner, Paramount and Eagle
> Rock have welcomed the move.
>
> "The spring is ramping up well for HD-DVD, with an incredible list of
> movies and the best priced hardware on the market," commented Ken
> Graffeo, executive VP of marketing at Universal Studios Home
> Entertainment.
>

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