Another example of how Microsoft FUD had an early affect. The shame is that people that should have investigated the situation chose to listen to MS-FUD and its fanboys.
Anyone who had DTheater knew how great MPEG-2 could look. And we now have variable bit-rates (instead of constant) and 16Mbps of excess peak available. Add to that the fact the MPEG-2 encoders have improved significantly since DTheater.
It was simply a PR war against MPEG-2 to drum up public pressure for a early move to VC-1, which really is Microsofts goal in this all along. The coming digital delivery, as well as the Open Cable Application Platform (OCAP) centered around MPEG-2, AVC, and a BD-J variant, means MS needs to establish its tech in the greater video delivery space.
Gary
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