HD has officially entered mainstream consumer conscience, because the UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) has added Blu-ray Discs to its list of everyday purchases.
The ONS maintains a list of 650-odd products and services, and updates the selection annually. The list is intended to reflect public spending habits and is used to calculate the Retail Prices Index inflation measure.
Several other tech goodies, including Freeview boxes and “portable video players” – iPod Touches and their ilk – have also been added.
