Blu-ray buyers still support cheaper DVD

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About half of all Blu-ray discs are purchased at the $20+ price point, about the same as common new release retail pricing for standard DVD during the format’s early years. However, many consumers are balking at Blu-ray’s current premium over standard DVD, according to NPD entertainment analyst Russ Crupnick.

http://www.videobusiness.com/index.asp?layout=talkbackCommentsFull&talk_back_header_id=6576907&articleid=CA6625819

There's a nice graph that breaks down the price points for DVD and Blu-ray, where it shows that 66% of Blu-ray movies sold are over $20, whereas 83% of DVDs are under $20 (only 17% of DVDs are over $20).

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Economics will always determine the majority rule. Why spend $10 more on a so so flic or even a better flic that would suffice when you could purchase it on DVD? W/e the outcome we'll all be there sooner or later w/w/e format or avenue is both the most convenient $$$ wise and player/user availability friendly. As soon as I get my HDTV I'll be making more decisions concerning the method of viewing and storing. Storage could be compatible though as I think the available players will opt to have a way to connect a hard drive or w/e else into it to view your flics. They have to. That's the ticket to purchasing one in the first place.