Gateway Inc. on Wed. said that it will offer playback of both Blu-ray and HD DVD high-definition formats in a new retail desktop.
The GM5664 desktop will include a Hybrid-SuperMulti drive that plays both Blu-ray and HD DVD format titles. Additionally, the product will feature a AMD Quad-Core Phenom processor, 1TB hard drive, and built-in TV tuner for $1,149.
The SKU is available now at leading retailers.
HD DVD stand-alone players held a gain in market share in the latest retail sales data, however, movement remained well behind Sony Corp.’s Blu-ray disc format, which held a 65.63 percent market share in the week ending Jan. 19.
Toshiba this month price cut all stand alone HD DVD Players to spur sales of product following an announcement from Warner Bros. that it will produce high-definition content exclusively on Blu-ray disc.
Retailers this month began aggressive price cuts on Blu-ray and HD DVD titles to spur high-definition sales.
Amazon this month is offering Blu-ray disc titles as low as $14.99 and up to 53 percent offselect Blu-ray disc titles.
In addition, it slashed prices for select HD DVD titles up to 53 percent off.
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