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post #1 of 51
3/27/06 at 11:41am
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we just learned that Samsung has pushed back the launch of the BD-P1000 to 6/25/06.

Steve (at Crutchfield)
post #2 of 51
3/27/06 at 12:32pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skindig
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we just learned that Samsung has pushed back the launch of the BD-P1000 to 6/25/06.

Steve (at Crutchfield)
I was having a hard time figuring out the why and how of Samsung putting a player out well before everyone else. First to market and CD support on top of that. Didn't make sense to me. Delay makes more sense.
post #3 of 51
3/27/06 at 12:48pm
so are there going to be any players available on the 5/28 launch date for software?
post #4 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:03pm
Great, HD-DVD launches without titles, Blu Ray without a player. could those companies have screwed up any more?

muncey
post #5 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:03pm
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=660923
post #6 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:06pm
Merged with topic moved from Software
post #7 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:17pm
I think most people saw this coming unfortunately...

With Sony and Pioneers announcements, Samsung had been too quiet.

Still sorry to hear - we all know the feeling.

But that's new technology launches for you :)
post #8 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:17pm
I'm sure Samsung was relieved to have HD DVD remove the pressure on Samsung to have to rush a player to market. Any extra time to test, tweak, and debug is a positive.

Samsung may delay further. It seems everyone is waiting for HDMI 1.3. Could Samsung get that out as early as June?

The writing was on the wall when Samsung upgraded the specs to 1080p outputs.

Gary
post #9 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:24pm
God, I hate it when I'm right.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post7317833
post #10 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:35pm
Samsung has now broken the silence and announced that they won't ship their player, either, till the end of June.

Since Sony and Pioneer - the two other players - had previously announced delays to July and August, it begs the question...

Will BR movies also now be delayed to the end of June?

Comments please...
post #11 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:39pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by rdjam
Samsung has now broken the silence and announced that they won't ship their player, either, till the end of June.

Since Sony and Pioneer - the two other players - had previously announced delays to July and August, it begs the question...

Will BR movies also now be delayed to the end of June?

Comments please...
Linky?
post #12 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:39pm
It wouldn't seem likely, unless something else is released, like the VIAO RC or the laptop.

The volumes are small enough to warehouse titles without much of an issue, so I would suggest they use the time to have the full late June title set ready for a late June release date.

Gary
post #13 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:44pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by bferr1
Perzactly!
post #14 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:49pm
Yeah, do you have a link we can read? Or where did you hear/find this info?

-Mark
post #15 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:56pm
Any official announcements from Samsung? I actually believe it too, I was just wondering if you guys know of any official press?

-Mark
post #16 of 51
3/27/06 at 1:58pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Geographer
Yeah, do you have a link we can read? Or where did you hear/find this info?

-Mark
Poster from Crutchfield in other threads.

Gary
post #17 of 51
3/27/06 at 2:02pm
Nothing unexpected. While the HD-DVD delays are almost over, the BR delays are just beginning :)
post #18 of 51
3/27/06 at 2:08pm
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Originally Posted by Grubert
Linky?
Aw shucks :o
post #19 of 51
3/27/06 at 2:09pm
Topics merged.
post #20 of 51
3/27/06 at 3:33pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Geographer
Any official announcements from Samsung? I actually believe it too, I was just wondering if you guys know of any official press?
Negative news usually doesn't get a press release. Profit warnings being an exception. :)

"Samsung is please to announce the delay of the BDP-1000...." :p

Was there an official Toshiba press release of their delay? Or did they merely get the word out to the press so that plenty of stories quoting Toshiba officials could be spread around?

Toshiba Press Releases

Notice the Jan. 5 press release

Quote:
CES, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 4, 2006 and Tokyo, Japan, January 5, 2006– Toshiba Corporation today marked a major milestone in the history of the consumer electronics industry and the world of home entertainment with the announcement of the March 2006 commercial launch of the industry's first HD DVD players in the USA.
I don't see one saying anything else, so where are the players?!

Gary
post #21 of 51
3/27/06 at 4:30pm
I've already cancelled my order with Crutchfield for the Samsung. I can't believe that even Sony isn't going to have their player ready before the software. Maybe HD-DVD will get a 2-3 month jump on blu ray after all (assuming they make their 4/18 release date).
post #22 of 51
3/27/06 at 5:14pm
Can you provide anything to prove this??? Personally i dont belive it until samsung says it.
post #23 of 51
3/27/06 at 6:17pm
This just keeps getting better and better. First the HD-DVDs delayed. Warner being coy on ICT. Samsung now delaying the BD player. Someone wake me up around 4th quarter and let know know how this whole thing shakes out. :D
post #24 of 51
3/27/06 at 6:44pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by bferr1
so do I....

hate it when you're right;
post #25 of 51
3/27/06 at 6:50pm
Like sands through the hour glass so are the days of our lives. :D

Art
post #26 of 51
3/27/06 at 8:12pm
Arrrgggg!! I hate these delays, I've been waiting for an HD disc for 7 years now and am about tired of waiting.
post #27 of 51
3/27/06 at 8:43pm
To be honest with you. This makes me want to honestly just break down and buy a HD-DVD. I have to wait even longer now for BR? Get your crap together people.

F that. I'm an American and very impulsive.
post #28 of 51
3/28/06 at 12:28am
Quote:
Originally Posted by rlhjr34
I've already cancelled my order with Crutchfield for the Samsung. I can't believe that even Sony isn't going to have their player ready before the software. Maybe HD-DVD will get a 2-3 month jump on blu ray after all (assuming they make their 4/18 release date).
It was inevitable - all the formats have had their own last minute shake-outs.

Good news is that AVS sent out a PowerBuy notice yesterday for the A1 - I ordered one (that makes two I've ordered, now, since I'm not confident that Best Buy will get mine out in the first tranch).

The notable thing is that they are going out on March 30th! Great news indeed (and this information is from yesterday).
post #29 of 51
3/28/06 at 3:30am
Quote:
Originally Posted by rdjam
It was inevitable - all the formats have had their own last minute shake-outs.

Good news is that AVS sent out a PowerBuy notice yesterday for the A1 - I ordered one (that makes two I've ordered, now, since I'm not confident that Best Buy will get mine out in the first tranch).

The notable thing is that they are going out on March 30th! Great news indeed (and this information is from yesterday).

Great! I pre-ordered mine a couple of weeks back. Glad it will be showing up soon. At least I'll have HD content on a disc before too long now.
post #30 of 51
3/28/06 at 4:04am
TV Authority had the product as well. Has anyone called them for availability recently?
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