HDTV/Blu-ray Combo in the Works for 2009

Funai has revealed that they will introduce a HDTV/Blu-ray Combo next summer in the US. The combo concept has been well received in the US for those consumers looking for a one-stop solution to their video needs. Funai hopes to keep that momentum rolling with a HDTV that has a Blu-ray Disc player built in. No specs or pricing have been revealed this time, but pricing for a 42-inch model is estimated to cost between $1,100 and $1,300.
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Beta Man  » Aug 13, 2008

would be nice/convenient for a spare bedroom I guess...... but I can't see myself buying into these lower quality brands That's a good price point for a 42" screen WITH Blu-ray playing capabilities, but it's the same thing as DVD/VCR combos, or T.V./DVD, or T.V./VCR combos back in the day....... part will break, leaving you with either a big paper-weight, or half the capabilities of what you bought....

alkalinesi  » Aug 13, 2008
i wouldnt buy this, but this is great news i think. its great for the k mart/walmart shoppers who dont really care about who makes what. and its easy and cheap.

joelslaw  » Aug 13, 2008
@beta man I agree and I think buying integrated components is a bad choice for more "discerning" consumers. But for Joe Schmo who doesn't care and just wants the latest gadget all his buddies have at a low price, it can be a nice choice. And anything that can get Blu-ray to a wider user base can't be all bad, right?

Blu Titan  » Aug 13, 2008
A good solution for the "average joe".

UKTruBlu  » Aug 13, 2008
GENIUS IDEA TO GET EVEN MORE BLU RAY PLAYERS INTO PEOPLES HOMES.

EricJ  » Aug 13, 2008
Um....is the server burping up old articles from 2007?

Lucy Diamond  » Aug 13, 2008
This is going to open up a whole new world. We probably aren't too far off from $15.99 release prices.

sheedoe  » Aug 13, 2008
Hmm thats weird. This report contradicts with this one: http://www.audioholics.com/news/industry-news/philips-stop-manufacturing-tvs-us

HD Man  » Aug 13, 2008
J6P's all across the country are tossing back a cold one after hearing this news!!

Sav1  » Aug 13, 2008
This is a great move! What a great way to get Blu-ray into the homes of those with HD TV's and no Bluray players!

joelslaw  » Aug 13, 2008
@sheedoe I think that article is saying that Philips (not Funai) is getting out of the TV businness and will just sell re-branded Funai sets.

CptGreedle  » Aug 13, 2008
Excellent idea. I think this would be a big hit if it can get out in time for the big sales. I hope more companies follow this idea and release HDTVs with BD players, as long as they can keep the price down.

Blu-ray Fanatic  » Aug 13, 2008
If Sony were smart, they would include a similar combo such as that one by Funai except a PS3 would be installed instead of a regular BD player

Rob71  » Aug 13, 2008
I'm thinking this would be good for an RV. About ready to pull the trigger on one now that the bottom dropped out of the market, and one of these would go nice with it.

Rainman208  » Aug 13, 2008
Was never a fan of combos for the same reasons someone already mentioned earlier. Now the RV scenario I could see but whenever someone asks me about a combo item I almost always advise against it. Good that they're throwing Blu out there in lots of forms though.

smiley  » Aug 13, 2008
Could possibly be nice for my bedroom. I would be a lot more interested if it were a better brand.

EvolutionCherry  » Aug 13, 2008
Never been a fan of the combo TV/VHS or TV/DVD. However some are and this might be a great way to introduce BD to the masses.

djluis2k6  » Aug 13, 2008
Not sure if this is really necessary. People like having different kinds of players to choose from, rather than to be stuck with whatever is inside their TV.

owa  » Aug 13, 2008
Definitely interested in something like this for my parents but I'm not sure they can accommodate a 42" TV. Hopefully they'll have a smaller model as well (32" or so).

JT_Designer  » Aug 13, 2008
This sounds cool as a 1 stop display for your car, but I would never buy one for home. What happens when the Blu-ray player runs down and needs repair? You have to bring in the entire display to be refurbished is what happens.

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