price drop for the PD170? at DVinfo.net

Bob Zimmerman · November 1st, 2004, 04:03 AM

So after the rebate do you think the price of the PD-170 will drop or stay the same? With the new HD camera coming out I just wonder if it might change the price. It's one of those should I buy now or wait!!!

Tom Hardwick · November 1st, 2004, 08:21 AM

If you're an early adopter of other technologies (CD, Mini disc, Betamax, DVD, BlueTooth camera phone etc) then why wait? You know you're going to pay the price for being first but you delight in getting there before the next guy. I've no problem with that - because it makes the technology cheaper, better and more affordable for those that follow a year behind.

I think the 170 will stay static now. It looks good and can hold its own alongside the XL2 and DVX100A, and until Canon and Panasonic join in this hiDef game Sony can really make up prices on the spot.

If I were buying this side of March, I'd buy a PD170 right this minute. If I were planning to replace my VX2000 next summer, I'd wait and see.

tom.

Bob Zimmerman · November 1st, 2004, 09:47 AM

I'd want to get it before the rebate ends.

Hugh DiMauro · November 1st, 2004, 12:01 PM

The rebate ends Jan 1, 2005. I just bought one. The price is right.

Bob Zimmerman · November 1st, 2004, 12:08 PM

Where did you buy it from Hugh? Did you get a good deal?

Billy Dalrymple · November 4th, 2004, 02:48 PM

Just bought my second from ... you guessed it... B&H good price plus the rebate!

Hugh DiMauro · November 5th, 2004, 07:20 AM

B & H, of course!

November 1st, 2004, 04:03 AM	#1
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	price drop for the PD170? So after the rebate do you think the price of the PD-170 will drop or stay the same? With the new HD camera coming out I just wonder if it might change the price. It's one of those should I buy now or wait!!!

November 1st, 2004, 12:01 PM	#4
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	The rebate ends Jan 1, 2005. I just bought one. The price is right. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

November 4th, 2004, 02:48 PM	#6
Billy Dalrymple Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 50	Just bought my second from ... you guessed it... B&H good price plus the rebate! __________________ -Billy

November 5th, 2004, 07:20 AM	#7
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	B & H, of course! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

November 1st, 2004, 08:21 AM	#2
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	If you're an early adopter of other technologies (CD, Mini disc, Betamax, DVD, BlueTooth camera phone etc) then why wait? You know you're going to pay the price for being first but you delight in getting there before the next guy. I've no problem with that - because it makes the technology cheaper, better and more affordable for those that follow a year behind. I think the 170 will stay static now. It looks good and can hold its own alongside the XL2 and DVX100A, and until Canon and Panasonic join in this hiDef game Sony can really make up prices on the spot. If I were buying this side of March, I'd buy a PD170 right this minute. If I were planning to replace my VX2000 next summer, I'd wait and see. tom.

November 1st, 2004, 09:47 AM	#3
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	I'd want to get it before the rebate ends.

November 1st, 2004, 12:08 PM	#5
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Where did you buy it from Hugh? Did you get a good deal?