Topic: Head-to-Head Matchup

[odyopayl]

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?

[antikryst]

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.