As you may or may not know, DVD is being replaced (gradually) in the next two years. The really interesting thing is that there are two competing formats both which have their own benefits. The industry is torn apart and for once it really will be us who decides which format wins.
I'll just toss in some facts:
HD-DVD
- It's cheaper to produce than Bluray.
- Industry giants like Microsoft are backing it.... this means $$$
- It is the official replacement, by the DVD forum/group for DVD's.
- One single layer holds 15GB, there are plans for triple layer discs.
- It has native DVD backwards compatibility.
- It holds 25GB on a single layer.
- It has many important companies on its board of directors.
- DVD's may have to be played back with another lens.
- They are much more scratch sensitive.
- The standard has not been er.. standardized yet.
Talk minions talk!