HD DVD Advantages?

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Originally Posted by buckshot

the ps3 and xbox and probably the wii take losses for every console sold. that's the nature of the gaming beast. but sony taking a loss on the s300 (i assume that's what you're stomping your feet about)? I would say they are breaking even more than likely. that's why blu ray has so many CE companies supporting them, they are making a profit. that's why blu ray players cost more. if all the companies wanted to make hd dvd players they'd need to cut their m.s.r.p.s to compete with the sub $200 monster that is the various 1080i tosh players. I know it must be hard to understand but if there's no money to be made, the only companies who will make hd dvd players are the ones who are pot committed (oooohh a poker term). that would be toshiba and m$. sure theres some little chinese company no one has ever heard of before, venturer, and subsidiaries of tosh making players. but that's it.

and if price matters so much, how does that hd dvd player look on you ilo, oleva, or sylvania hdtv?

I have no problem with people who bought hd dvd for its 2 intial advantages. internet connectivity and strict player specs. but those are moot points now. if those were the reasons you bought it, then get blu ray now as it is the superior technology and has the specs hd once had. there is no advantage to hd dvd anymore. or you just throw a tantrum and hold your breathe until the adults pay attention or you pass out. cheers.

Very good point. Infact I'm not sure the issue is moot just yet. Has the 2.0 version been released yet? If not I'm sure it will be moot by the end of 4th quarter.

Another thing I hear a lot about is the whole studio support issue.
Now this is only my opinion but I think, Disney being the most pirated media in the world, chose Blu Ray not because of it's supposed quality advantage, but because of it's encription advange. Also I hear that Sony has partial ownership of some of the other studios in the BR wagon. Not sure about that, But I really think the disney decision was originally based on the copy protections of BR being much better than that of HD DVD.