Pioneer Delays Blu-ray Disc Player

Pioneer today announced a delay for its first-generation Blu-ray Disc player, the Elite BDP-HD1. Originally due out later this month, this model is now scheduled to ship in September, according to Pioneer. (For more details and specs, see my previous blog on this model.) Blu-ray Disc is expected to launch later this month; last we heard, both Sony and Samsung still plan to have players available timed to the launch.

One piece of good news, though: Pioneer has also announced the player will carry a retail price of $1500, as opposed to the $1800 retail price stated earlier this year at CES.

Separately, Pioneer has denied recent reports that the company is getting out of the DVD recorder business. The company also reasserted to me that its Blu-ray Disc business, for both PC burners and living room, is going strong.

Comments

I think they are charging way to much for the DVD player. The cost for the player is way to much to spend on a DVD player, then have to spend $40 for a movie. No thank you.. Will stay with my HDDVD

Will not be shocked if Blu ray is delay till 07

Mike

June 07, 2006

9:52 PM PT

that made no sense

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June 23, 2006

5:07 PM PT

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durak

March 06, 2008

11:49 PM PT