The biggest problem I had with Blu-ray was their price point. Well over $400 for the most basic of players. HD-DVD had Blu-ray beat on that for over 2 years. However after CES 2008 most future content will be available on Blu-ray. Warner Bros., New Line Cinema both announced they would go Blu-ray exclusive. Sony also finally announced a $200 Blu-ray/DVD-RW Drive for your PC. Apple is also going Blu-ray but thats no surprise, Steve Jobs, sits on Disney's Board of Directors, and the Studio is Blu-ray exclusive, so it makes sense that all new Apple Macs will ship with at least a Blu-ray Reader. Apple is saving this announcement for Macworld San Francisco, next week.
To wrap up CES 2008 I can say this. You're a mean one Mister Gates. You will never wow the audience like Steve Jobs can at Macworld. Bill Gates gave his last keynote as Chairman of Microsoft last night. The audience was underwhelmed by his announcent about the new Windows Mobile. Seriously Bill people will never give up their Blackberries for an underperforming version of Microsoft Outlook on thier phones.
At least we got to see Slash on stage playing 'Welcome to the Jungle.' Which reminds me I need to play more Guitar Hero III.
**Remember Thin is In and 720p is Dead. Take that Nietzsche.
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