Flat-panel, DVD recorder sales surge in Japan as Olympics draw near

Although some analysts aren't attributing the heightened flat-panel sales in China to the upcoming Olympics in Beijing, Tokyo-based BCN most certainly is pointing the finger at said Games to explain a similar surge in Japan. Reportedly, overall flat-panel TV sales skyrocketed some 35.3% during the June 1st - 15th period from a year prior, with demand particularly high for 40-inch models. Additionally, DVD recorders saw an equally impressive 25.2% increase in sales, with just over half of those supporting Blu-ray. Maybe they're just trying to beat the impending taxation?

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 20th 2008 1:47PM]

Well, now I know one country that gives a crap about the Olympics.

I wonder if there are any others?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 20th 2008 2:57PM]

Wait.. isn't that the place where they were all drooling over Blu-ray and Blu-ray recorders?

I guess they are not so hot for it after all, with DVD recorders surging and all..