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

[HighDeff]

Big news for HD DVD, Wal-Mart orders 2 million players.:

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/04/20/the-wal-mart-299-hd-dvd-player-on-the-way/

 

[Pecker]

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

 

[StooMonster]

Does this mean cheap HD DVD players in ASDA this year?

StooMonster

 

[Pecker]

As Brian Wilson might say, wouldn't it be nice...

 

[Decadent Fool]

Update: Pull back the reigns HD DVD fanboys, Akihabara now says that they've made a "huge mistake" with their translation: the original source called it "è—�光 HD DVD and è—�光 means Blu-RAY." In other words, Blu-ray HD DVD. Huh? Word to the wise: since both formats use blue lasers, it's best to wait for an English press release before either camp celebrates

Mmm....either way, should be good news

 

[England2Canada]

Does this mean cheap HD DVD players in ASDA this year?

StooMonster

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