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1. Comment - Futuresource: 82% of Blu-ray discs are 'pipeline fill'

   (Feb 23, 2009 - 7:09 PM)

   I can believe that. The prices are stupidly high. I think they need to be sold at the same price as DVD and replace DVD not be some premium second format. It's insane to also release a lot of crap at a premium price and leave the better movies only available on DVD.
   
   I understand they want to create new content (sometimes) for the new movies on DVD but I can't say I would pay a premium for that content. A movie that is $10 on DVD is only worth $10 to me on Blu-Ray. Much of what they have selected to release on Blu-Ray is crap that they put out anytime there is a new format. There are also many movies that Blu-Ray doesn't add any value to but does add cost to. Knocked Up. Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist. No reason to go Blu-Ray with those unless you are projecting on a huge display where the resolution will make a difference and even then there shouldn't be a $8 premium on the disc!
   
   I think Disney (yeah I generally think they are out of it) did it Right with Cinderella. While they are asking a premium they at least include a digital copy AND a regular DVD of the movie as well for the price.

2. Comment - Analyst: Consumers don't want widgets on their TVs

   (Jan 12, 2009 - 2:46 PM)

   My Samsung 40" LCD has something along the lines of widgets in that it can display news and weather. It has a ethernet port on the back. Well implemented but I don't see the need for it personally. I'd rather just use my tv as a tv.