LG would be crazy if it doesn't at least pause production of combo players until it hears the other shoes drop. I fear there will be a stampede to the exits by studios, duplicators and retailers of all ilks. In this "nuclear" scenario no company will make money in the future on HD-DVD but eBay.
Profits can occur only at full price less the traditional discount. After LG sells 2 combo drives at full price to Nfinity and Truth Teller who else is going to buy? And are we even sure those troubled souls will buy, after all it is not even up to the 2.0 spec? I'm sure LG does not see a profitable future in selling combo units for the price of cheap Bluray players ($300). As it is resourceful individuals will be making their own combo units marrying the $50 (maybe $25) Toshiba HD-DVD player with a Sony or Pany unit. Don't be surprised for LG to watch out for its own best interests.
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LG would be crazy if it doesn't at least pause production of combo players until it hears the other shoes drop. I fear there will be a stampede to the exits by studios, duplicators and retailers of all ilks. In this "nuclear" scenario no company will make money in the future on HD-DVD but eBay.
Profits can occur only at full price less the traditional discount. After LG sells 2 combo drives at full price to Nfinity and Truth Teller who else is going to buy? And are we even sure those troubled souls will buy, after all it is not even up to the 2.0 spec? I'm sure LG does not see a profitable future in selling combo units for the price of cheap Bluray players ($300). As it is resourceful individuals will be making their own combo units marrying the $50 (maybe $25) Toshiba HD-DVD player with a Sony or Pany unit. Don't be surprised for LG to watch out for its own best interests.