Pioneer says to delay Blu-ray DVD player launch

Iria · Jun 6, 2006, 08:42 PM

Source: Reuters
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Pioneer Corp. said on Tuesday it would postpone the North American launch of next-generation DVD players using Blu-ray technology to this autumn from its previous launch schedule of June, citing a delay in the development process.

Customgamer1 · Jun 6, 2006, 08:49 PM

Good!

Judas · Jun 6, 2006, 10:22 PM

UnderWorld 2 Evolution just coming out on DVD and Blue Ray... (i've seen commercials on tv)...

First thing i've ever seen....

Where in the hell is my order form for a blue ray BR-RW Optical Drive.. and dammit, it better be SATA connected.

Customgamer1 · Jun 7, 2006, 01:25 AM

BOOOOOOOOOOO blue ray. GO HD DVD!!!!! wheres my HD optical drive....

EcPercy · Jun 7, 2006, 12:12 PM

Well, I don't even have an HDTV yet. I am just going to sit on the sidelines and see what happens with HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. So far, I have seen that most retailers can't keep HD-DVD players on the shelves. I am betting that in 6-9 months you will see more studios making the other format available. Companies are in business to make money and it doesn't make sense not to make movies in both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.

IMO, $500 is a lot to pay for HD-DVD and $1000 is definitely way too much. Thank goodness for early adopters though!

I do expect to move to HD-TV sometime soon. I have been following DLP technology for a time and I am waiting for the next gen of DLP before I jump on board. I will probably just stick with DVD for another 2-3 years after that while I complete the smart home wiring in my house and upgrade my home theater's speakers.

Jun 6, 2006, 08:42 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Pioneer says to delay Blu-ray DVD player launch Source: Reuters ___________ TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Pioneer Corp. said on Tuesday it would postpone the North American launch of next-generation DVD players using Blu-ray technology to this autumn from its previous launch schedule of June, citing a delay in the development process.

Jun 6, 2006, 08:49 PM	#2
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 73 System Specs	Good! __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

Jun 7, 2006, 01:25 AM	#4
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 73 System Specs	BOOOOOOOOOOO blue ray. GO HD DVD!!!!! wheres my HD optical drive.... __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

Jun 7, 2006, 12:12 PM	#5
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 64	Well, I don't even have an HDTV yet. I am just going to sit on the sidelines and see what happens with HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. So far, I have seen that most retailers can't keep HD-DVD players on the shelves. I am betting that in 6-9 months you will see more studios making the other format available. Companies are in business to make money and it doesn't make sense not to make movies in both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. IMO, $500 is a lot to pay for HD-DVD and $1000 is definitely way too much. Thank goodness for early adopters though! I do expect to move to HD-TV sometime soon. I have been following DLP technology for a time and I am waiting for the next gen of DLP before I jump on board. I will probably just stick with DVD for another 2-3 years after that while I complete the smart home wiring in my house and upgrade my home theater's speakers.