Why Toshiba needs to think beyond Blu-ray
July 22nd, 2009
A report has surfaced in Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun that Toshiba, one of the top backers of the HD DVD format, will be releasing a Blu-ray player before the end of 2009.
Toshiba lost with this player; why should it release a Blu-ray player?
(Credit: Toshiba)
It’s a fascinating concept. The company that had spent years trying to tell the world that Blu-ray is inferior is now looking to tell those same people that it really is worthwhile. Wow.
I understand that Blu-ray is becoming more popular. I know that it’s slowly, but surely, gaining market share in the disc market. But it’s not the only way to bring entertainment to the masses.
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Originally posted at The Digital Home
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