Ready for another injection of Truth Serum? I know you are and I have something in dire need of the injection. Because of the recent news about Warner Bros. (and supposedly New Line Cinema) opting to support Blu-ray, I thought I’d write another dose of Truth Serum to let people know this war is teh suck. So for all of you rejoicing in the so-called “end of HD DVD”, allow me to shed some light on just how your checking account will suffer.
First let’s start with the defintion of the two. Blu-ray is a new high-definition video disc standard that offers up to six times the visual detail of traditional DVDs. HD DVD is a new high-definition video disc standard that offers up to six times the visual detail of traditional DVDs. Wait a second Deacon, that sounds the same. That’s because they are the same! Beyond the storage capacity (Blu-ray) and a few additional features (HD DVD), these formats are mirror images.
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January 8th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Sadly, HD DVD is the best choice for the masses (the less-than-videophiles like yourself), but will probably not be available due to their wait and see approach. Believe me…I understand it, but have to be saddened that HD DVD won’t get the support it deserves because their consumer base is sitting back to watch Blu-Ray take over the market.
Good report though.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Comcast can say what they want… and yes maybe their technology is improving… I bet the broadband cost on enduser will be substantial. To me cable internet should have dropped in price, much like modem access, but that isn’t happening when you have a monopoly(They are the only ones I can choose) on the technology.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:24 am
it appears as if HBO and New Line Cinema have switched to Blu-ray.
January 10th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Deacon, fan-ta-stic-mother-freaking-post. Seriously, what a great read. It’s sad but it appears that like with the PS2, Sony might be using it’s numbers to blind the un-educated and studios that just want more money (which is what they are in the business for) I guess for me it’s just hard to watch happen (again) and possibly give Sony another foothold in a market they have total control over. I’m glad I waited and will still be waiting for sometime now. Again, great post Deacon.
January 10th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
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