Sony looking to stuff Blu-ray recorders in select LCD HDTVs?
By Darren Murph 
posted April 7th 2008 11:52AM
posted April 7th 2008 11:52AM
Given that Sony has primarily used its PlayStation 3 console to snag market share in the home video sector thus far, it's not surprising to see it branching out now that Blu-ray stands alone. Nevertheless, the next logical step has already been hinted at by Ryoji Chubachi at a recent press event in Taipei. Reportedly, Sony is hoping to "increase the global market share of its BD products from 20-percent currently to 50-percent by the end of 2008," and in order to do so, it's looking to gift select LCD HDTVs with "BD recording functionality." Of course, it was only a matter of time before those DVD / LCD combos became Blu-ray / LCD combos, but giving users the ability to capture broadcast material without an external burner is certainly an interesting twist.[Via Electric Pig]
This is a great idea. Sony knows how to increase market share and this seems like the best way on top of PS3 success. It makes new LCD owners buy blu-rays even if they never though about it before. This would have to work. They only have to be careful about pricing this (No rip-offs) and they need to include full HDMI 1.3 support (Audio and Video).
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I do not agree that it is a good idea. Combo units, especially with something as important as a TV is just asking for trouble. Going with seperates is just a simpler and better solution if you have hardware issues or upgade.
I also do not believe that they will help push blu-ray at all.
@zargon
"I also do not believe that they will help push blu-ray at all."
Sounds like the same FUD spreading I heard when the red camp kept saying the PS3 wouldn't help push Blu-ray.
I think this is a great idea to help move Blu-ray along.
Bad idea. When has Sony ever been right with their prices? Combo units are junk at best. It would be too much trouble, more than it's worth.
It's not a government secret as to why BR is not selling to the numbers they'd like? Why are they trying to force such an issue when the answer is in front of them.... lowering the price of the stand-alone players = $$$ for Sony.
Movie studios need to do their part as well. BR movie selections are sub-par at best. They need to do much better, especially the former Red studios. In general though, they are all dragging their feet.
WE WANT QUALITY BR MOVIE SELECTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then dont buy it damn it
So yeah, Sony must be hurting from all the deals they struck with the movie studios. He's using a corded Mic. I haven't seen one of those in about 10 years.