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The Wal-Mart $299 HD DVD player on the way....

Discussion in 'Blu-ray & DVD Players & Recorders' started by HighDeff, Apr 20, 2007.

  1. Apr 20, 2007 at 12:25 PM
    HighDeff, Apr 20, 2007
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  2. Apr 20, 2007 at 12:51 PM
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    They might need to re-adjust that figure.

    The press release says WM is spending $150 a player.

    I doubt they'll try to sell them at double that - probably nearer $199, unless some of the figures in the initial press release are wrong.

    Steve W
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2007 at 2:24 PM
    StooMonster, Apr 20, 2007
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    Does this mean cheap HD DVD players in ASDA this year?

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  4. Apr 20, 2007 at 2:46 PM
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    As Brian Wilson might say, wouldn't it be nice...
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2007 at 5:08 PM
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    Mmm....either way, should be good news :D
     
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  6. Apr 22, 2007 at 4:56 PM
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    It could well be mate

    US$101 million US investment, for 2 million HD DVD drives at $50 each for HD DVD players to be sold by Wal-Mart. It's a joint venture between Wal-Mart, Fu Yuan, TDK, and Great Wall.

    Article in chinese

    http://www.udn.com/2007/4/16/NEWS/STOCK/STO5/3804769.shtml
     
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