Blckman

Okay people. I have to say that I don't agree with this article. However, it does has some merit in that the economy hasn't been the best right now. That being said, when I see headlines that say Circuit City and Wal-Mart had losses in the last quarter, you really have to look at the article. The numbers are horrible, however, if a barrel of oil fluctuates and gas doesn't go down under $4.00 per gallon, then all indication is that most consumers don't have the money to get a HDTV. I know people because I'm in the heart of California in Pasadena. I was in Circuit City, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Fry's Electronics this past Sunday and it was dead. In fact, I work so close to these retailers that I'm in these retailers about three times a week. Many of you don't live in California where gas is the highest in the country. Many of you also have to realize which one is more important: An HDTV or the pressures of facing foreclosure? I would want save my home. And you must realize that the Inland Empire is a dessert. The hell with an HDTV. I'm not a millionaire, but I've had an HDTV before HDMI was even brought to the forefront. Somebody said in the forum that those 1,000 surveyed probably don't have an HDTV. I would put myself in the group(just an example) and if they surveyed me I would go by what the consumer says when I talk to them along the isles. "I have to first get the TV to take advantage of Blu-Ray, then maybe I'll get the player when it comes down under $200.00." I have great deal of toys in an apartment you wouldn't imagine. That doesn't mean that the article is not valid. To each his own. I don't like the numbers that the article brought forth, but I sure do agree that Blu-Ray is a long way off from being the mainstream media for consumers when we have an economy that just can't seem to get it right. It's just my opinion and not to slander or hurt any of you guys. I respect you all and points well taken. God bless....