aaah! it should have read 400 USD - one too many zeroes filling in for one too few drinks.
Thought so. I was also expecting it to sell at less than 400. I suppose when they start facing competition from Pioneer, Panasonic and others, they will be forced to reduce the price. VRS by Anchor Bay is slowly becoming a commodity item that many others are incorporating. That is one of the main selling points of the BD 83. Initial reviews say that the audio circuitry of the 983 is better. I wonder if this has something to do with the Blue laser.
As you say, I only hope their success with the 9xx does not go to their head.
Cheers