Post by: Xbox-Scene on October 31, 2007, 02:19:00 PM
Kmart Goes HD DVD Exclusive *Updated* Posted by XanTium | October 31 14:43 EST | News Category: Xbox360 |
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Post by: JesusXP on October 31, 2007, 01:58:00 PM
Post by: ILLusions0fGrander on October 31, 2007, 02:12:00 PM
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Post by: metalcoat on October 31, 2007, 02:58:00 PM
Post by: DMAddict on October 31, 2007, 02:38:00 PM
Post by: eeboarder on October 31, 2007, 03:24:00 PM
Remember that fine store? It's still out there.
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Post by: Anthrox on October 31, 2007, 03:32:00 PM
Australia get screwed again
Post by: rwk71 on October 31, 2007, 03:42:00 PM
correct me if i'm wrong but wasnt it sony that bombed out the last time they came out with a new storage format for video? i remember Betamax......wasnt that Sony?
Post by: ShadoX on October 31, 2007, 03:46:00 PM
Post by: hamwbone on October 31, 2007, 04:02:00 PM
QUOTE(JesusXP @ Oct 31 2007, 02:58 PM) 
In other News: There are still K-Mart's around...
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Post by: cerealkillajme on October 31, 2007, 04:11:00 PM
QUOTE(rwk71 @ Oct 31 2007, 04:42 PM)
Kmart?.....wtf? i havent seen one of those since i was like....7 lol.
correct me if i'm wrong but wasnt it sony that bombed out the last time they came out with a new storage format for video? i remember Betamax......wasnt that Sony?
Yep, Sony backed Betamax, which lost to VHS.
And I'm glad Kmart is still around. I don't use them much, but if they go out of business it's not good for us as consumers. Remember the more companies that have to compete for your money, the better their prices are. If Walmart were the only "all in one" store, I doubt they'd be as low on prices as they are now. That's also why I occasionally still shop at Circuit City too (so BB isn't the only one around).
Post by: feflicker on October 31, 2007, 04:28:00 PM
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Last time I was at a kmart, the ceiling fell in when I was there, now its a Lowe's
I think that happened in Scottsdale at McDowell/Hayden. I shop at that Lowes now lol... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
As far as this news, DUH. That is why so many people liked HD-DVD from the beginning (including myself). It's easier to make dual-format players, cheaper media, cheaper components, I hope HD-DVD slashes prices to $100 and destroys Blue-Ray. I haven't been a fan of Sony/Blue-Ray from day 1...
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Post by: dvsone on October 31, 2007, 04:57:00 PM
QUOTE(Anthrox @ Oct 31 2007, 10:32 PM)
In Australia Kmart is one of the big 3 store with Target/BigW the other two but this news is not talking about Australia witch is a shame becasue the HD DVD player need to be dropped in price here the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player still cost $229 AUD and all ya get is crappy kingkong no free 5 dvds
Australia get screwed again
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Post by: joemm210 on October 31, 2007, 05:36:00 PM
There are some black friday ads out already and the hd-dvd player is on sale for 169.99 at sears, I dont think sony is going to be able to hit that price for a while.
The hd-dvd player is only 1080I or 720p and doesnt support 1080P but I know I just bought my hdtv 2 years ago and it doesnt support 1080p so 1080I should be great for most people.
Post by: The_Flash on October 31, 2007, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: bill16504 on October 31, 2007, 09:11:00 PM
QUOTE(joemm210 @ Nov 1 2007, 12:36 AM)
The hd-dvd player is only 1080I or 720p and doesnt support 1080P but I know I just bought my hdtv 2 years ago and it doesnt support 1080p so 1080I should be great for most people.
I agree. I don't think the general consumer knows the difference between 1080 or 720. Look through your Sunday flyers... there are a boat load of 720p hd tv's being sold. They just see that "HDTV" and cheap price and go for it.
Post by: ILLusions0fGrander on October 31, 2007, 09:25:00 PM
QUOTE(joemm210 @ Oct 31 2007, 07:36 PM)
this isnt very big news but I still think hd-dvd is going to win just because they are below the 200 dollar price point.
There are some black friday ads out already and the hd-dvd player is on sale for 169.99 at sears, I dont think sony is going to be able to hit that price for a while.
whoa.. resizing image.
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maybe a HD-DVD player for $100 this tuesday? who knows... definately at or below that 170 mark i think, maybe worth getting considering the 5 free.
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Post by: Lordscr on November 01, 2007, 01:51:00 AM
QUOTE(joemm210 @ Oct 31 2007, 11:36 PM) 
this isnt very big news but I still think hd-dvd is going to win just because they are below the 200 dollar price point.
There are some black friday ads out already and the hd-dvd player is on sale for 169.99 at sears, I dont think sony is going to be able to hit that price for a while.
The hd-dvd player is only 1080I or 720p and doesnt support 1080P but I know I just bought my hdtv 2 years ago and it doesnt support 1080p so 1080I should be great for most people.
just wanted to mention that HD DVD does support 1080p, some of the cheaper ones don't. My thought's, I can't tell the difference between 1080i or p, and I have an eye for detail.
Post by: tummybanana on November 01, 2007, 05:35:00 AM
if the stay hd dvd then its deep joy all round, but if they go blu,.........
Post by: hamwbone on November 01, 2007, 05:48:00 AM
HD-A2 for 99 bucks, check the link!
sorry mods, i posted a new topic in the hd/lcd/video forum, hope you understand!
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Post by: AcidLacedPenguiN on November 01, 2007, 06:27:00 AM
Post by: Chancer on November 01, 2007, 06:04:00 AM
QUOTE(AcidLacedPenguiN @ Nov 1 2007, 12:27 PM)
I know its just kmart, but news like this can easily tip the scales in the format warz. I wasn't conscious of the market during the beta/VHS wars, but didn't VHS win despite the beta's superior specs because it was the first one to get to a "joe blow" affordable price?
VHS succeeded in the UK because the major equipment rental firms at the time RR, DER MultiBroadcast, who were all owned by Thorn only rented out VHS machines. The result was more people rented movies on VHS than Beta, so the selection of movies available were heavily weighted to VHS in the rental shops. It became a natural progression.
The masses in those days rented because the price of VCRs was so dear compared with today's prices. I worked for DER all through the period from introduction to the demise of Beta and saw it happening first hand.
The same factors will not play a role in this format war, as renting is a very small factor in hardware terms now. Price point for sales could well be a deciding factor, but it will not be the only one.
Post by: KaRiL on November 02, 2007, 07:23:00 PM
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There have been numerous statements in the media today, attributed to Toshiba, indicating exclusive support for the HD DVD format in Kmart stores. These statements are false. Kmart intends to support both the HD DVD and Blu-ray platforms, and has no plans to support either platform exclusively.
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Post by: Poopchute on November 04, 2007, 07:11:00 PM
QUOTE(eeboarder @ Oct 31 2007, 03:24 PM)
I guess Blu-Ray will just has to worry about Pamida next......
Remember that fine store? It's still out there.
Yeah I have a Pamida in my town. Clintonville WI...Its where I bought Halo3.
Yes I BOUGHT Halo3...