Why the $300 player to be sold at Walmart is a BD-player

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Shawn

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Apr 20, 2003
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Originally posted by: Eug Wanker
According to these posts:

1) It's definitely HD DVD.
2) TDK is supplying the laser assembly.
3) Fuh Yuan is making the drive.
4) BroadCom is supplying the System-On-Chip.
5) Mass production begins in August, with initial shipments in 2007.


Originally posted by: Eug Wanker
This Chinese HD DVD player has been confirmed by a third party electronics retailer:

I was told by someone in the know that the player will be on the shelf at $299 and frequently on sale for $199

I'm hoping to get a few thousand with my branding.



Oh, and I'll take a Wendy's burger please.
 

Tarrant64

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Sep 20, 2004
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Originally posted by: Shawn
Originally posted by: Eug Wanker
According to these posts:

1) It's definitely HD DVD.
2) TDK is supplying the laser assembly.
3) Fuh Yuan is making the drive.
4) BroadCom is supplying the System-On-Chip.
5) Mass production begins in August, with initial shipments in 2007.


Originally posted by: Eug Wanker
This Chinese HD DVD player has been confirmed by a third party electronics retailer:

I was told by someone in the know that the player will be on the shelf at $299 and frequently on sale for $199

I'm hoping to get a few thousand with my branding.



Oh, and I'll take a Wendy's burger please.


Go with the Classic Tripple w/ Cheese. It may be a bit much, but you'll never have to worry about not having enough to eat.