HD-DVD going the way of Beta Max?
It is starting to feel like HD-DVD has lost. With Transformers only available on HD-DVD, I thought there was a glimmer of hope, but I am pretty sure the fat lady is singing.
Why? Disney.
I think Disney was the camel that broke the straw back. It is really frustrating that I can't buy my kid's movies on HD-DVD since I only have an Xbox 360, and have to "waste" money in an older format. Buying a Blue Ray player is still not feasible, while HD-DVD players head towards $100.
I could care less about which technology. They only thing that erks me a bit is that it is Sony's proprietary technology.
One walk around CES and it is pretty clear, which one is hyped and winning. HD-DVD may be relegated to "Beta Max", special use status.
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Anonymous
January 01, 2003
I got a chance to walk through most of the show today, my frackin' feet still hurt and my shoes haveAnonymous
January 01, 2003
Looks like Universal is also about to jump ship. Who does that leave, just DreamWorks? http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/10/universal-hd-dvd-exclusivity-contract-has-expired-sits-non-rene/Anonymous
January 01, 2003
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January 01, 2003
Looks like Universal is also about to jump ship. Who does that leave, just DreamWorks? http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/10/universal-hd-dvd-exclusivity-contract-has-expired-sits-non-rene/Anonymous
January 10, 2008
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