DVD Format War Already Over?

An anonymous reader writes “‘Nobody likes false starts’ - claims the assertive and risky article “10 Reasons Why High Definition DVD Formats Have Already Failed” published by Audioholics which outlines their take on why the new Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD formats will attain nothing more than niche status in a marketplace that is brimming with hyperbole. Even though the two formats have technically just hit the streets, the ‘Ten reasons’ article takes a walk down memory lane and outline why the new DVD tech has a lot to overcome.”

Call me crazy, but I agree. I, personally, am in no rush to run out and get these new players. I don’t even have a HDTV yet. I think it’s a great idea to get better quality, but I wonder how well it will appeal to the masses. As the article says, the main advantage of CDs & DVDs was the ability to quickly access the content in the middle of the movie or album and that there’s no need to rewind. HD-DVD or Blu-Ray will still have this, but they will look better. Not sure that this is enough. I think it will take a while for it to catch on.

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