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June 18, 2007
Blockbuster Inc. has slapped HD-DVD in the face by going with the Blu-ray format in 1,450 stores .
Blockbuster has been renting both Blu-ray and HD DVD titles in 250 stores since late last year and found that consumers were choosing Blu-ray titles more than 70 percent of the time.
"The consumers are sending us a message. I can't ignore what I'm seeing," Matthew Smith, senior vice president of merchandising at Blockbuster, told The Associated Press.
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April 23, 2007
 | | Blu-ray beating HD DVD Format | According to Home Media Magazine, Sony's high-definition format Blu-ray beat the HD DVD format by 40% in the first quarter.
Blu-ray took the lead in February, and its percentage of total sales accelerated to the point where it accounted for nearly three out of every four high-definition discs sold in March reports Reuters.
Consumers are going with Blu-ray. Warner Home Video released "The Departed" the same day, February 13, in both formats. Between then and March 31, consumers bought 53,640 copies of the film on Blu-ray Disc and 31,590 on HD DVD.
From January 1-March 31, consumers bought almost 1.2 million high-definition discs -- 832,530 Blu-ray units and 359,300 HD DVDs -- according to Home Media Magazine. In March, consumers bought 335,980 Blu-ray Discs and 119,570 HD DVDs.
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April 18, 2007
LG has announced that its BH100 - HD-DVD and Blu-ray player will be priced at $1,199. The player will launch in May in the UK. The BH100 will be the first universal HD player to hit the market.
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May 18, 2006
According to GI.biz , retail sources in the UK have said that Microsoft has intimated to them that the HD-DVD add-on for the Xbox 360 will be priced such that console and peripheral combined are cheaper than Sony's PS3.
At E3 last week, Microsoft discussed its plans to launch a HD-DVD component for the Xbox 360 later this year, but did not reveal any further information regarding the pricing of the unit.
The Xbox 360 retails at GBP 279 in the UK, with the Core System version selling for GBP 209, while the 60GB model of the PlayStation 3 is expected to cost between GBP 399 and GBP 419 when it arrives in late November.
Microsoft's alleged comments to UK retailers seem to suggest that the HD-DVD peripheral, which allows playback of high definition movies using Toshiba's next-generation DVD standard, will be priced below GBP 130, making an Xbox 360 and HD-DVD player bundle into a potentially attractive option at Christmas.
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April 2, 2006
Toshiba's new high definition (HD) DVD player is available now in Japan.
The new model, HD-XA1, represents the first next generation disc player to be brought to the market, according to the electronics firm.
Approved by the DVD Forum, the player offers high definition images, top of the range sound quality and can also facilitate playback of pre-recorded HD DVD.
Initial shipments of the model will include two complimentary HD DVD movie discs, Resident Evil and Moonlight Jellyfish, a Japanese film.
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January 31, 2006
Amazon.com has opened an HD DVD store to allow its customers to purchase the next-generation DVD player and new releases for the new format.
Titles available for pre-order notification include films from Paramount Studios, Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures.
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January 5, 2006
Come March, Toshiba will launch two HD DVD players , targeting both mainstream consumers with the HD-A1 and early adopters with the HD-XA1 reports Engadget. Both models will support native HD in 720p and 1080i. The HD-XA1, will include four DSP engines for audio output, along with two front USB ports. The HD-A1 is expected to retail for $499, while the HD-XA1 will be $799.
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December 19, 2005
Computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard, which has previously backed Blu-Ray exclusively in the war of the next-gen DVD formats, has announced that it will now also support HD-DVD reports GB.
HP had requested that the Blu-Ray Disc Association commit to including two features already locked down for HD-DVD - Mandatory Managed Copy, which allows consumers to legally copy video content, and iHD, said to offer greater interactivity and ensure "a more compelling user experience when recording HDTV programs." Although the Blu-Ray camp agreed to adopt MMC, iHD has not been approved
"By joining the HD-DVD Promotions Group and continuing work with the Blu-Ray Disc Association, HP will be in a better position to assess true development costs and, ultimately, provide the best and most affordable solution for consumers," the company said in a statement.
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