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High-Def => General HD Discussion => Topic started by: odyopayl on Feb 16, 2008 at 08:44 AM
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Based on what I read on USA Today article about: "Is tug of war over high-def DVD format over?
As a consumers it's always favorable for us to have an option first, because of this War prices and features becomes better & better right? Here are the
Head-to-Head match-up between the two HD Format: (source: USA Today)
Blu-ray VS HD DVD
Supporters:
Disney DreamWorks
Lionsgate Animation
Fox, Sony Paramount
Warner Bros Universal
Other notable backers?
Blockbuster Microsoft
How much Data does a disk hold?
50GB 30GB
Do player handle internet access?
Upcoming models will???? Yes
Can you bookmark scenes on a video?
On some players Yes
Do disc also play on conventional DVD Players?
No Yes, for new releases
Will players handle disc from anywhere in world?
No Yes
Can you watch picture-in-picture?
Yes in newer models Yes
How much does the least expensive player cost?
$316 $120
For me, I want them to remain in competition! agree?
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its OVER!!!! sad to say. ive been banking on hd dvd because its the more "open" format. standards were set early.
sony pulled a good sneaky move though.