Video Asylum

Multiple corrections of corrections:

64.105.0.95

oscar

In Reply to: RE: Correction posted by Jack G on December 13, 2007 at 11:51:18

I had 74:26 incorrect; that was the number 2/3/4 weeks ago (I forget). Week ending 12/9/07 was 76:24 with POTC3 and Superbad (Blu-ray) vs. BattleStar Galactica (HD DVD) (hardly fair).

This week will be more interesting. Bourne Ultimatum should be big for HD DVD, Legend of Zorro, Lost for Blu-ray. And Harry Potter on both formats (HD DVD got a break; some of the Blu-ray box sets had both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs in them (!) - big whoops for Warners).

Numbers keep fluctuating based on popularity of new releases, Blu-ray is staying ahead but the recent weeks have suggested to me HD DVD has picked it up a bit (except for last week).

Follow Ups:

Amazon.de was reporting a 60/40 split yesterday - racerguy 20:48:21 12/13/07 (5)
60% Blu, 40% HD.

Edits: 12/13/07
- I suspect the Nielsen numbers are more accurate. nt - oscar 20:54:09 12/13/07 (4)
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  - Probably so, but I don't think they cover the European market (nt) - racerguy 08:03:58 12/14/07 (0)
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  - Now that walmart is in the picture, the Neilsens are no longer accurate - Jack G 04:39:40 12/14/07 (2)
    But, since only the studios know the real numbers, its probably the best we have.
    Jack
    - Depends on how big the HD market is in Wal-mart... - oscar 06:03:31 12/14/07 (1)
      ... compared to BB, CC, et al. Last time I checked, the cheapest HD DVD player ($298) was only $90 less than the Sony player; both well above the pricepoints of your typical Wallyworld riffraff. HD media was also consistently in the $30 price range behind locked cabinets.
      - RE: Depends on how big the HD market is in Wal-mart... - Jack G 06:41:17 12/14/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Depends on how big the HD market is in Wal-mart... posted by oscar on December 14, 2007 at 06:03:31
        
        You may be right. OTOH, I saw a Walmart ad for The Borne Ultimatum HD DVD last Monday. I was surprised. I have no idea what they charged for it.
        I don't know how much high def they sell there, but a few months ago, it was basically none. Its possible people will get players when they get cheapo HDTVs. I do think the HD business is starting to pick up there.
        Jack

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