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Consumers Delaying Blu-ray Purchases
You just have to love the mixed messages, don't you? On one hand, you've got research asserting that Blu-ray simply isn't gaining the desired amount of traction since the demise of HD DVD; on the other, you've got numbers showing that BD adoption actually is on the up and up. So, which is it? According to a hot-out-of-the-oven study by ABI Research, consumers in America are still procrastinating when it comes to buying into Blu-ray. Over half of the 1,000 respondents noted that they had "no plans to purchase one," with 23% suggesting that they might take the plunge in 2009. Principal analyst Steve Wilson, in our estimation, nails the reason right on the head: consumers can't see why Blu-ray is worth the extra coin over DVD. Let's face it -- VHS to DVD was entirely more dramatic than DVD to Blu-ray, and for folks still watching an SDTV, Blu-ray isn't even a consideration. Slow and steady, BD, slow and steady. [Source: Market Watch]
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iPod and iPhone Price Cuts on the Horizon?
The price drop would take the iPod Touch down to $199, $299, and $399 for the 8 Gb, 16 Gb, and 32 Gb models respectively, while the iPhone would drop to $299 for the 8 Gb and $399 for the 16 Gb versions. Some theorize the price drop is part of a preparation for the 3G data-capable refresh of the iPhone, which many believe is right around the corner.
From 9 to 5 Mac
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Sony Finally Sells Some PS3s
Of course, while more sales are (almost) always a good thing, it should also be noted that Sony is still trailing both of its rivals by a significant margin: Even with 98,500 PS3s sold in June, Microsoft sold more than double the number of Xbox 360s (198,400, up 28%), while Nintendo put nearly four times as many Wiis (381,800, up 13%) into consumers' hands.
From The BBC
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Rumored PlayStation 3 Price Cut
It looks as if the second most-hyped and overpriced gadget ever is about to get its much needed price slashing. According to a reportedly leaked Circuit City circular, the PS3 is taking a $100 nose dive on July 15th to $499.
This rumor is still not confirmed, but an "inside source" has told GameDaily BIZ that the price is not just limited to the leaked ad. An announcement is expected next week at the upcoming E3 video game conferencw. Sony is denying the rumor, continuing to say that there is currently no plan to cut the price of the PS3. Sony execs say they're not worried about the slow PS3 sales, citing the paltry early sales of the PS2 and original Playstation as evidence that things will pick up.
Even if true, it's doubtful that this price cut will turn the PS3 from an overpriced failure to a Wii killer, but at least it can compete with the Xbox 360... well, the more expensive Elite edition, anyway. And with the free Blu-ray movies being offered with a PS3 purchase, it's not an awful deal. Stay tuned to see if this one pans out.
From Engadget and GameDaily BIZ
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