Blu Ray vs HD-DVD Options

[impala454]

I know we've had this question before, but it's been quite a while. Just curious what you guys think. There's a lot of stuff to consider, from cost to manufactur to cost of the players, etc.

[impala454]

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.pht...ray-group.phtml

Sony invites Toshiba and Microsoft to join Blu-ray camp

"Never thought the price was an issue... when it comes to investing in a state of the art entertainment system with HD-Ready television and surround sound system, having to spend a bit extra to get Blu-ray, we feel, isn't going to drive customers away. It's the bigger picture we are looking at."

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"We believe consumers are smart enough to realise the benefits and pay the extra accordingly."

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When questioned on the internet, and the potential for the format war to be eclipsed entirely by movie downloads, sounding like music execs from the turn of the last century, both Eklund and Marty dismissed the potential of the internet:

"People aren't interested in downloading videos at the moment. The internet is a good way of delivering music but not video," said Eklund. "Blu-ray has a good 8 to 10 years before the internet catches up."

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And as for how consumers are supposed to get around the Dreamworks and Paramount shift to HD DVD? "Buy it on DVD," Marty suggested - before quickly adding that Blu-ray players have upscaling features so you can still get the most out of the picture quality.

lawlz these guys are delusional

edit: these are quotes from the "executive VP of advanced technology" at sony pictures