This is a good longterm decision for Blockbuster. If neither format wins, they'd be looking at stocking three different versions (Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, DVD) of almost every movie, which is an operational nightmare. One decisive high def format is what Blockbuster needs, and I think they realized that and realized they needed to make a move now, though they really should have done it a while ago.
It's silly that Blockbuster even let it get to this point before choosing. It was obvious that thanks to the PS3 Blu-Ray would win the format war. Now if only BR would kick it up a notch so that Sony makes money back on those PS3s and can afford a big price cut...
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| FishyJoe said: Good for Sony I guess. Blockbuster on the other hand is terrible. Very deep in debt and has lost 80% of it's value over the last five years and is still losing money. |
id say going from losing $588.1 million in 2005 to gaining $54.7 million in 2006 is pretty good, seeing as how they went with a new business model that appears to be owrking out for them.
Im not going to debate the validity or successfulness of this company because neither of us know enough to make it worthwhile....but i dont think trying to downplay how many average consumers are going to be exposed to the largest (revenue) rental retailer in the united states makes this any different.
This is large, and huge its been reported on yahoo.finace front page, cnn......this story is all over the place and thats why its big, its spreading the word and at this point thats teh most important thing.
Theres almost 500 stories about it if you search bluray on google, every one is picking it up.
Blockbuster has about 8,000 stores worldwid, if the go global with BR wow.
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And where does that say that each and every company contributed to the creation of the format's technology? Unless I see an itemized list, Sony created the actual format. |
| 1.3 | Who developed Blu-ray? |
The Blu-ray Disc format was developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), a group of leading consumer electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers, with more than 180 member companies from all over the world. The Board of Directors currently consists of: |
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I hate it when people do this...but Blu-Ray ftw.
If anybody really expected anything different they were just deluding themselves. Blu-Ray's sales ratio has averaged at 2:1 this year vs. HD-DVD according to the weekly Nielsen numbers. The combined factor of the PS3 and larger studio support (6 out of the 7 major movie studios) are just something HD-DVD cannot compete with, even if it does slash the sales of its players (which Sony is doing a good job of matching by releasing its $500 player which is already on shelves.)
Sorry HD-DVD. Unfortunately, unlike the war between 360/PS3/Wii, this game is much higher stakes and either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD will eventually claim all the spoils. I just see no way under any circumstances that HD-DVD can mount a comeback unless they just start giving the players away.
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________ did the biggest role in R&D for BluRay.
________ was the #1 producer of the Blue Diode in 2007.
________ was the #1 Producer of BluRay media in 2007.
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things are looking better and better for Blu-ray. Good for Sony and all those supporters. Bad for Toshiba and Universal, though. oh wells...
| Blue3 said: ohh ohh ohh i want to try. 1 Sony 2 Sony 3 Sony ? did i win ? |
You win this thread being bumped to show everyone how much Sony does BluRay, and why BluRay's success = Sony's success.
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