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Blu-ray had 81% HD on disc market share in March 2008

Blu-ray had an 81% “HD on disc” market share in March, which was the first complete month after the demise of HD DVD (which took the last 19% according to Redhill Group).  DIRECTV, Inc., the nation’s leading satellite television service … Continue reading

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Street sees Blu-ray delay

Since Blu-ray Disc’s victory in the HD-DVD format war, data has trickled in suggesting a sales boost for Sony’s fledgling technology. But if the pace doesn’t quicken, home video might not return to sustained growth mode for several years.  Hollywood … Continue reading

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If the format war is over, what has Blu-ray really won?

The huge trend we saw this week was the move away from the format war. Well prior to Warner Bros.’ announcement, it appeared the major CE manufacturers were working to build the functionality some of them had once planned for … Continue reading

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Blu-ray to the rescue? Not so much

LOS ANGELES – Since Blu-ray Disc’s victory in the hi-definition DVD format war, data have trickled in suggesting a sales boost for Sony’s fledgling technology. But if the pace doesn’t quicken, home video might not return to sustained growth mode … Continue reading

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