CES, Blu-Ray, Clint, Gene Info???!!!

[BMXTRIX]

It was hoped that over CEDIA we might see a little more talk from the Blu-Ray camp about release dates and information, but now it sounds like it will definitely be at CES.

Rumors are going about for a June '06 official launch, but Pioneer is claiming they will have a in-PC Blu-Ray player the first quarter of '06.

If you guys are heading over to CES next week, I (and I'm sure others) would love to hear from the Blu-Ray camp about any possible details.

Including:

1. Player Pricing?
2. Actual Availability?
3. Release date for PS3?
4. Cost for PS3 (vs. stand alone players)
5. Will it include HD over component output???? (That's a biggie!)
6. Will recordable capability be on the first players?
7. Disc pricing?
8. Pre-recorded movie pricing?
9. Movie release list?

Likewise, would like to hear what you guys think of the showing that HD-DVD is putting on with its recently found support from Microsoft. Or does HD-DVD arrive DOA?

Thanks!

 

[Tom Andry]

At CEDIA, manufactures were extremely tight lipped about release dates. Sony even had a guard posted at their player. I'm hoping to learn more at CES.

 

[BMXTRIX]

At CEDIA, manufactures were extremely tight lipped about release dates. Sony even had a guard posted at their player. I'm hoping to learn more at CES.

Strangely enough Tom, I wouldn't mind hearing what you find out either.

Rumor mill is that CES will be when the info is given. If it is 1st quarter '06, then there are no CEDIAs or major shows that I know of between CES and the actual release. Seems like the right time to give (and get) the info.