Originally posted by: Knightmessenger
Yesterday the digital bits just posted that the most reliable sources say the 150 million payoff didn't come from Microsoft. It came from Toshiba. Either way, I just saw a Sony blu-ray disc player advertised in the circular of the paper for $500. Isn't that a new low price?
Yesterday the digital bits just posted that the most reliable sources say the 150 million payoff didn't come from Microsoft. It came from Toshiba. Either way, I just saw a Sony blu-ray disc player advertised in the circular of the paper for $500. Isn't that a new low price?
That's not entirely accurate. What they said was that it came from Toshiba and/or the HD-DVD group collectively. They also said the MS was involved in the process, but didn't cut any checks. So, while it may not have come directly from MS, I'm sure MS has had money in the pot at one time or another.
The Sony blu-ray player (I'm assuming PS3) had a $100 price drop just a week or two ago. If it's a different player, then it could be a new low price, but it's about the same as a PS3. There are also new Chinese made HD-DVD players on the way for $199. That's the kind of price I'm looking for when getting a new player. If they can get a dual format player here for just a little more (maybe between $300 and $500), I'll be sold.