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IcingDeathWrath on 28 November 2007
HD DVD Surpasses 750,000 Dedicated Players

Promotional Group announces record HD DVD hardware sales following Black Friday

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27 -- Following landmark Black Friday promotions through major retail chains, the North American HD DVD Promotional Group today announced that sales of dedicated HD DVD players exceeded the 750,000 mark. The data is based on retailer reports and other point of sale data, and includes standalone set-top players as well as the Xbox 360 HD DVD player.

"HD DVD continues to gain momentum and market share with consumers," said Ken Graffeo, executive vice president of HD strategic marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and co-president of the HD DVD Promotional Group. "With more than four weeks left for holiday shopping, HD DVD is turning out to be a perfect consumer electronics gift."

HD DVD continues to step up marketing and education efforts, helping consumers to see the quality and value of the new format. In addition to an enhanced presence at major retailers, HD DVD has added educational sections to its website at http://www.TheLookAndSoundOfPerfect.com.

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leo-j on 28 November 2007

I dont get why toshiba is wasting so much money.



 

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Astrodust on 28 November 2007
leo-j said:
I dont get why toshiba is wasting so much money.

Isn't Sony doing the same thing with the PS3, selling at a loss? I believe both sides admitted to a stalemate. Nobody is going to win anytime soon.



 

 

Astrodust on 28 November 2007

Both groups want market penetration. They have money to burn I guess.



 

 

dtewi on 28 November 2007
leo-j said:
I dont get why toshiba is wasting so much money.

Ask Sony, they have a better understanding.



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ProfDallas on 28 November 2007
IcingDeathWrath said:
HD DVD Surpasses 750,000 Dedicated Players

Promotional Group announces record HD DVD hardware sales following Black Friday

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27 -- Following landmark Black Friday promotions through major retail chains, the North American HD DVD Promotional Group today announced that sales of dedicated HD DVD players exceeded the 750,000 mark. The data is based on retailer reports and other point of sale data, and includes standalone set-top players as well as the Xbox 360 HD DVD player.

"HD DVD continues to gain momentum and market share with consumers," said Ken Graffeo, executive vice president of HD strategic marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and co-president of the HD DVD Promotional Group. "With more than four weeks left for holiday shopping, HD DVD is turning out to be a perfect consumer electronics gift."

HD DVD continues to step up marketing and education efforts, helping consumers to see the quality and value of the new format. In addition to an enhanced presence at major retailers, HD DVD has added educational sections to its website at http://www.TheLookAndSoundOfPerfect.com.

oh i guess www.thelookandsoudoffailure.com has been cyber-squated. 



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Ickalanda on 28 November 2007

Awesome, I really hope HD DVD wins this format war or at least doesn't get defeated.



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ProfDallas on 28 November 2007
Ickalanda said:
Awesome, I really hope HD DVD wins this format war or at least doesn't get defeated.

That's a bad dog to bet on ickalanda



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Branko2166 on 28 November 2007
leo-j said:
I dont get why toshiba is wasting so much money.

 The reason why they are investing so much money now is because if they were to win the format war than they could tap into the $50 billion plus market that the dvd market is currently valued at. Which is basically significantly larger than the gaming market.

 



 

 

dabaus513 on 28 November 2007

Guess what? Sony has sold 6.3 million ps3's not to mention however many stand alone blue ray players. No one cares toshiba, just throw the towel in already. The future is blu and theres nothing you can do about it except delay the inevitable.