The High-Def WarThe High-Def War

Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVDBlu-Ray vs. HD-DVD

Combatant: Blu-RayCombatant: Blu-Ray Launching Date: May 23, 2006 Technical Specs: Max Capacity per Layer 25 GB/

Max Resolution 1080p Content Pricing: $20.99 - $27.99 Players: Pioneer, Samsung and Sony

Launching Date: May 23, 2006 Technical Specs: Max Capacity per Layer 25 GB/

Max Resolution 1080p Content Pricing: $20.99 - $27.99 Players: Pioneer, Samsung and Sony

Blu-Ray’s Marketing

Allies

Blu-Ray’s Marketing

AlliesFox

Lions Gate

MGM

Paramount

Sony Pictures

Warner Brothers

Walt Disney

Fox

Lions Gate

MGM

Paramount

Sony Pictures

Warner Brothers

Walt Disney

Combatant: HD-DVD

Combatant: HD-DVD

Launching Date: April 18, 2006

Technical Specs: Max Capacity per Layer 15 GB/ Max Resolution 1080p

Content Pricing: $19.99 - $23.99

Players: Toshiba and Microsoft

Launching Date: April 18, 2006

Technical Specs: Max Capacity per Layer 15 GB/ Max Resolution 1080p

Content Pricing: $19.99 - $23.99

Players: Toshiba and Microsoft

HD-DVD’s Marketing AlliesHD-DVD’s Marketing Allies

Paramount

Universal

Warner Brothers

Paramount

Universal

Warner Brothers

The Huge Consumer War of OldThe Huge Consumer War of OldSometimes in order for us to see the outcome or future of war we have to look into the past. Most people remember the huge battle between the Beta and VHS. Tech specs and at the time production value show the Beta to be the better model hands down. It was the Blu-Ray of tape in the 70’s. The Beta shared a lot of what we see in today’s product. Like HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, it could not be played on any DVD player.

In the end there can only be one. The

winner of this battle was the VHS. The

less advanced model of tape which

appealed to an audience who weren't

into the long list of specs. They were

more interested in a model that was good

enough and cheap enough.

In the end there can only be one. The

winner of this battle was the VHS. The

less advanced model of tape which

appealed to an audience who weren't

into the long list of specs. They were

more interested in a model that was good

enough and cheap enough.

The Curtain CallThe Curtain CallWith the war being far from over one has to wonder how this battle ends. Yes, HD-DVD looks to find what the VHS did to the Betamax all those years ago, but Blu-Ray is quickly become the consumer standard. Maybe another format will be introduced into this war in the years to come. Which side have I chosen to win the war?

To the Victor goes the SpoilsTo the Victor goes the Spoils Blu-Ray wins in 2008! Blu-Ray wins in 2008!