Section: Video, DVD Players/DVRs

It seems like just a matter of instance now before that format war will officially be by and a winner is declared. Most citizens had presumed HD DVD’s death back just before CES 2008, but things have seemed to only get worse for them, no special thanks to their attempted Super Bowl promotion and the recent announcement from Netflix.

The latest poor news coming from Best Buy, they have announced their plans to promote the Blu-ray format by HD DVD. While HD DVD will not be pushed out of the store, the Blu-ray players will have “preferred” placement in the stores, which plus means that employees will tend to “recommend” it more often. I would

plus imagine it being kind of out-of-site and out-of-mind as far as the customers go.

that news does construct some light on the recent Best Buy promotion announcement, where they will be offering a free HD DVD player with the purchase of an $899 Yamaha/Klipsch audio package, possibly that is just a way to clear the HD DVD stock. Chalk that up as another round that goes to Blu-ray, I think its day to commit and compose that purchase, anyone have any Blu-ray player recommendations?

Via [electronista]

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