WindyHillsVideo
08-07-2008, 12:24 PM
A story link from Slashdot....
New Study Finds Low Interest in Blu-ray
"A new consumer survey (http://www.abiresearch.com/press/1203-Consumers+Delaying+Blu-ray+Player+Purchases) recently released chronicles the woes of the winner of the hi-definition format war: nobody wants it (http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Nobody_Wants_Blu-ray_%E2%80%94_Study/551-91814-581.html). While consumers were very happy to embrace the DVD standard when it came about because it brought a huge jump in quality over VHS, the pros of switching to Blu-ray are not as obvious. From the article: 'In contrast, while half of the respondents to our survey rated Blu-ray's quality as 'much better' than standard DVD, another 40% termed it only 'somewhat better,' and most are very satisfied with the performance of their current DVD players." Another reason cited was that a Blu-ray investment also dictates an HDTV purchase, something consumers are reluctant to do.'" Maybe it's also that line-doubling DVD players can be had for less than a hundred dollars.
New Study Finds Low Interest in Blu-ray
"A new consumer survey (http://www.abiresearch.com/press/1203-Consumers+Delaying+Blu-ray+Player+Purchases) recently released chronicles the woes of the winner of the hi-definition format war: nobody wants it (http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Nobody_Wants_Blu-ray_%E2%80%94_Study/551-91814-581.html). While consumers were very happy to embrace the DVD standard when it came about because it brought a huge jump in quality over VHS, the pros of switching to Blu-ray are not as obvious. From the article: 'In contrast, while half of the respondents to our survey rated Blu-ray's quality as 'much better' than standard DVD, another 40% termed it only 'somewhat better,' and most are very satisfied with the performance of their current DVD players." Another reason cited was that a Blu-ray investment also dictates an HDTV purchase, something consumers are reluctant to do.'" Maybe it's also that line-doubling DVD players can be had for less than a hundred dollars.