In a move believed to be a response to the rumors that Toshiba plans to make some price drops on HD DVD equipment, Samsung has also moved to lower the price of its Blu-ray player, the BD-P1000. With the PS3 available in the United States, stand-alone Blu-ray players will take a hit to the included Blu-ray drive in the PS3 models. Additionally, HD DVD hardware is generally cheaper.
Effective immediately, the MSRP has been cut to $899 from $999, making wholesale prices around $500 - $800. The price drop might not prove very effective in the long term if the rumors about Toshiba's plans are true, but it's still good to see standalone equipment prices falling.
Of course, the price is still too high for the average consumer to be interested in the player.
Source:
Engadget HD
Of course, the price is still too high for the average consumer to be interested in the player.
Source:
Engadget HD
