Robert Zohn, from Value Electronics, says the following:

"Personally and professionally I am saddened by Warner's decision as I believe this decision may actually lead to the demise of both HD optical formats. Here's why. BD hardware and software is expensive and now with less competition I do not expect to see the prices being forced to drop as quickly. So the average consumer is not going to be compelled to buy into a high priced device and high priced software. To me Warner made a bad decision that was very short sited."