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Toshiba CES press Conference: Admission of parity between BD/HD DVD Standalone sales.

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This one surprised me. Virtual dead heat in Standalone sales; I was under the impression HD DVD had a 60:40 sales edge on Blu-ray but BD players must have sold an enormous amount during December to close the gap. So much for the HD DVD standalone sales edge.
Maybe 3 minutes spent on HD DVD and no mention of new HD DVD players. It could mean Toshiba is waving the white flag.
I'm still wondering about the rumors Toshiba was working on deal to bring both Warner and Fox to the HD DVD side with Fox backing out at the 11th hour. Warner knew going HD DVD exclusive would only result in a stalemated format war so Toshiba tried to recruit Fox (and nearly succeeded). And when Fox backed out, Warner decided to go Blu-ray exclusive instead to try to end the war. And maybe the Blu-ray player December sales surge pushed Warner over the edge ? Or Fox was simply stringing HD DVD along to wring more concessions from the BDA? ....

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/live-from-the-toshiba-ces-press-conference/ (Open in New Window)

Edits: 01/06/08

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RE: Toshiba CES press Conference: Admission of parity between BD/HD DVD Standalone sales. - racerguy 19:29:24 01/06/08 (3)
> > Maybe 3 minutes spent on HD DVD and no mention of new HD DVD players. It could mean Toshiba is waving the white flag. < <
Sony spent about the same amount of time on Blu-ray in their press conference.
All it means is that the Next Gen DVD technologies are just part of these companies' portfolios.

Edits: 01/06/08
- We'll see what HD media players are announced at CES. - oscar 05:07:25 01/07/08 (0)
  So far, HD DVD is a no-show but there is still time. Toshiba is probably doing some damage control now and figuring out if they really want to roll out their new players in light of the Warner decision.
- RE: Toshiba CES press Conference: Admission of parity between BD/HD DVD Standalone sales. - Duilawyer 00:21:37 01/07/08 (1)
  beg to differ
  - http://www.videoasylum.com/ht/messages/2/29662.html (Open in New Window)
  - You missed the point (nt) - racerguy 05:01:12 01/07/08 (0)
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