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Blu-ray won't replace DVD anytime soon, warns Blockbuster boss

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Old 25-09-2008, 8:50 AM   #1
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Post Blu-ray won't replace DVD anytime soon, warns Blockbuster boss

<p><img style="margin: 6px; float: left;" src="http://www.homecinemachoice.com/files/hcc_content/hardware/sleeves.jpg" title="Blu-ray won't overtake DVD says Blockbuster" width="172" height="142" />Blu-ray, already looking a little tarnished in the US as sales falter, has now taken a high-profile clubbing from the CFO of rental giant Blockbuster. </p>
<p>Speaking to investors, Thomas Casey said that with no more than five per cent of disc sales, it's unlikely that the hi-def disc will become the format of choice for buying and renting movies anytime soon. <span class='read-more'><a href="http://www.homecinemachoice.com/blogs/team_HCC/blockbuster+boss+downplays+blu-ray">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span></p>
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Old 29-09-2008, 4:11 PM   #2
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Re: Blu-ray won't replace DVD anytime soon, warns Blockbuster boss

Currently new release DVD's will be bargains within 6 months - until the same happens with Blue Rays then I can't see them taking off in a big way in the near future
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