Proof of the vitality of HD-DVD?

[alan_mair]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6243383.stm

Amir Majidimehr, corporate vice president of consumer technology at Microsoft, said the dual format player by LG - originally a Blu-ray only backer - was proof of the vitality of HD-DVD.

"LG are recognising there is a thriving market for HD-DVD. That's the most positive thing for me.

"It's going to show the way to other Blu-ray exclusive companies. LG is saying that HD-DVD is not dying.

"You can wish it goes away but I'm here to ensure that it doesn't."

Just thought I'd put this up for comment.


But in his next breath he seems to be trying to kill them both off:

Mr Majidimehr predicted that the lifespan of both formats would also be less than the current DVD format.

It has lasted 10 years with great success but Mr Majidimehr said the technology would be superseded by developments in online delivery of hi-def content.

PS. New to all this, watched a few forums on both BLU-RAY and HD-DVD, and decided to go with the best format. Plus couldn't put up with all the hate and childishness on the HD-DVD side of the fence.