[opendtv] Toshiba Delays Launch of HD DVD Players

      Toshiba Delays Launch of HD DVD Players
      - Sep 29, 2005 04:44 PM (AP Online)

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer


NEW YORK (AP) -- In an apparent tactical retreat in the high-stakes 
battle for the next generation of video discs, Toshiba Corp. has 
delayed the U.S. launch of the first players supporting its HD DVD 
format.


Instead of being available late this year, the players will launch 
next year, probably in the first quarter, said Toshiba spokeswoman 
Jodi Sally.


That brings the launch of the HD DVD closer to the expected U.S. 
debut of its main competitor, the Blu-ray disc, which is backed by 
Sony Corp.


Sony's next-generation videogame console, the PlayStation 3, is 
expected next spring and will read Blu-ray discs.


The HD DVD delay is due to marketing considerations, not 
manufacturing problems, Sally said. The consortium behind the disc 
wants to avoid repeating 1997's slow launch of the DVD, for which 
only a few titles were initially available.


Studios and manufacturers also want more time to develop interactive 
features like games, extra audio tracks and Internet tie-ins.

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      - http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=52057675


 
 
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