However, with falling prices, Blu-ray recorder sales are picking up steam in Japan, as well as market share.
According to GfK, in the last six months, the average price for a BD recorder has dropped from $1300 to $950.
Quote:Really that's all ? Only $950 now. I think I might pick one up.
According to GfK, in the last six months, the average price for a BD recorder has dropped from $1300 to $950
Ok, is it just me or does $950 still seem expensive? And if BD has over 50% of Japans market does that mean japanese are just rich or is $950 just cheap to them?
@ rainofire.. my thoughts exactly..i was thinking more like subpar of $200 but $950 still? wow japan sure loves their BD. But this is good news for Blu-ray.
Thats the price of the newest writers going but older/cheaper BD writers are around 200-300.
http://www.lagoom.com/LG_Super_Multi_Blu...-id-577953.html
The media is about 4-12$ per 25GB, in acoupel more years the new mainstream qaulity burners will be 80-250 and its media about 1-5$ per 25GB
My first DVD recorder the Panasonic E-80H cost me $1200CAD. It would be about the same for a BD recorder? Where can I buy one that is compatible with our TV system? That's not a bad price at all. However, with all the no copy flags and other "I don't want you to copy our shows" nonsense on specific networks (like HBO, CN, etc.) why would I bother? And since we can't record the direct stream like they allow you to do in Japan, I can't retain the surround sound tracks nor get the absolute best picture quality (I have no HD source available to me other than satellite). Well, time to forget that Christmas present....
Originally posted by Oldfart13:I wonder if soemone will build a HDMI device that plugs inbetween the receiver and the recorder to ignore the restrictions. I mean can;t a programmable frimware device thats not loaded with the program is updated with codes via USB and what not to be future proof work?
My first DVD recorder the Panasonic E-80H cost me $1200CAD. It would be about the same for a BD recorder? Where can I buy one that is compatible with our TV system? That's not a bad price at all. However, with all the no copy flags and other "I don't want you to copy our shows" nonsense on specific networks (like HBO, CN, etc.) why would I bother? And since we can't record the direct stream like they allow you to do in Japan, I can't retain the surround sound tracks nor get the absolute best picture quality (I have no HD source available to me other than satellite). Well, time to forget that Christmas present....
What is meant by "finally"?
That's impressive no matter how it's "spun."
This recorder on NewEgg is $250:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136137
If the average is $950, what is this one's story?
Originally posted by prestonC:The recorders referred to in the article are standalone units - not PC drives. These standalone units usually have large hard drives and digital HD tuners.
This recorder on NewEgg is $250:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136137
If the average is $950, what is this one's story?
Originally posted by Oldfart13:I remember my dad's first standalone DVD recorder (c.1999) was a Panasonic unit from Japan which cost upwards of $2,000.
My first DVD recorder the Panasonic E-80H cost me $1200CAD.
Great. Thanks!
I wasn't even aware that there were viable Blu-Ray burners until today. I am going to see if I can get one for X-mas (PC drive).