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Oh, I see where you are coming from now. As to why I think it would be different, there are literally tens of examples of HD DVD Combo Format releases where the BD counterpart does not included the SD DVD version. I don't forsee them doing the same for a BD ST: TOS release if for no other reason...

Well, it seems like a pretty steep drop to me regardless. Your MRSP's would have it retailing from anywhere between $75 and $100. I would probably bite on that. However, I think it will probably wind up retailing between $125 and $150. BTW, when did ownership transfer from Paramount to CBS...

That's right, it was you, and I thank you for it. I'll be honest, I didn't notice your emphasis on the HD DVD PRG the first time I read it. Sorry. I don't think you'll find anyone other than the most ardent HD DVD supporter, who will argue that the HD DVD PRG has done a better job promoting...

^The trouble is we don't know how much it drives the price up on a release like this because frankly no one has been brazen enough to try it. Hell, Universal even had the good sense not to release Heroes in this manner. I agree that it would probably not drive up the price $50, but I think $10...

In case I wasn't clear, all I'm saying is that this isn't the only reason it isn't being released now. I also believe that this is a timed-exclusive with CBS/Paramount for the purposes on encouraging HD DVD adoption. Do you not think that is the case?

I'll call BS on this. We'll talk again once the BD is announced, but the Combo Format is driving up the price somewhat. To deny this is irrational. For whatever reason the studios see pasting a SD DVD on the other side of an HD DVD as a "feature". For that extra feature, they charge you more...

In my opinion studios are going to continue charging a premium for HD as long as they can, and this pricing will keep out all but the enthusiasts regardless of how much hardware prices fall. As an ethusiast, I care about content before price.

I thought for sure this thread was going to be about HD DVD getting their asses kicked in terms of "mind share". I could've rambled on and on about all my anecdotle experiences from my own mother to my doctor who looked at me like deer in headlights at the mention of "HD DVD" but had surprising...