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Toshiba
Wird HD-DVD aufgegeben?

Wie der Hollywood Reporter berichtet, koennte Toshiba bald das eigene Format HD-DVD aufgeben. Der offizielle Standpunkt von Toshiba ist allerdings immer noch, dass man HD-DVD fuer das beste Format im Sinne des Kunden haelt. Man werde aber weiterhin den Markt studieren, auch hinsichtlich der kuerzlich erfolgten Preisreduzierungen fuer HD-DVD-Player. Letztere hatten aber wohl keinen entscheidenden Einfluss auf die Verkaufzahlen, hier liegt blu-ray auch nach den Preissenkungen laut der NPD-Group mit 65% zu 28% vorn. Bei den verkauften HD-Filmen hat blu-ray inzwischen einen Anteil von 81%. Da Toshiba angeblich bei jeden verkauften HD-DVD-Player inzwischen Verlust macht, koennte das Ende von HD-DVD auch bei Toshiba nicht mehr weit sein.

http://www.gamestar.de/news/hardware/ver...shiba.html

In another loss for the HD-DVD camp, US retailer Wal-Mart today announced that its 4,000 stores (including Sams Clubs) will move forward this year with one hi-definition movie and hardware format: Blu-ray. The change will take place quickly over the next several months whereby the retailer will phase out HD DVD offerings and reorganize shelf space. By June, Wal-Mart stores, Sam’s Clubs, www.walmart.com and www.samsclub.com will offer only Blu-ray movies and hardware machines, as well as standard definition movies and DVD players, and up converts.

Wal-Mart will continue to sell through remaining HD DVD product, but in less than 30 days customers will see a more predominant move toward Blu-ray in stores, clubs and online. As the nation’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart thoughtfully reviewed all areas and impact in making its decision, and is excited to move forward with one format and share its future plans with customers.

"We’ve listened to our customers, who are showing a clear preference toward Blu-ray products and movies with their purchases," said Gary Severson, senior vice president of Home Entertainment. "With the customers best interest in all we do, we wanted to share our decision and timeline with them as soon as possible, knowing it will help simplify their purchase decision, increase selection, and increase adoption long term. We anticipate enhancing our selection with continued great values in hi-definition Blu-ray products, so our customers can further enhance their entertainment experience at home."

http://www.neowin.net/news/main/08/02/16...-goes-blue