Wich format should i choose???

[dipset420]

I have been searching websites trying to find out wich format to invest into. most people say to go HD-DVD but im not sure about it.
blu-ray has more movie studios backing it wich is why i think its a better choice than hd-dvd. people say that blu-ray is using technology that is 10 years old an hd-dvd is using brand new technology. i just want to know wich one i should choose so can you help.

also another thing i want to know is can you copy standard dvd's to blu-ray on the blu-ray player.
please no fanboys i just want people that know what they are talking about

i just read something that if people try to tinker with their blu-ray players (like stopping region coding and stuff like that) they can shut down your player because it will be hooked up to the internet. so when you buy a blu-ray player you have to connect it to the internet??
here is the link http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/02/b...ck-their-gear/