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Remember HD DVD?
The one that lost?
Bought one the other day at a thrift store, didn't look until I got home.
Don't have/don't plan on buy an obselete format player.
I *think* that my computer has no way to play, different laser, am I correct?
Is it a paperweight?
(PS, can't take it back, maybe Ebay?)
Amore Solum Opus Est
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Was Blu Ray really superior in every way, or was it another BS political outcome?
It Was Politics, Blu Ray Is No Better, Certain studies Backed Blu Ray and Certain Studios Backed HD DVD. Think Back To Beta and VHS,Beta Was Better, More backing Behind VHS Though, All Of The Television Stations Used Beta Not VHS! I Till Use My HD DVD Player I Have Around 70 Movies That I Still Watch On It.
The value depends on the model. Most were only 720p; if you've got one that does 1080p, I assume it would be worth considerably more.
As for the computer, the Xbox HD-DVD drive could be hooked to a computer to play (and rip) HD-DVD movies. There were various internal drives, even a couple of Blu-ray/HD-DVD combo drives. I'm not sure if all HD-DVD players used SATA drives internally; if so, you could probably salvage the drive and use it as a CD/DVD/HD-DVD reader. HD-DVD movies can be easily ripped to mkv to play on media players, and even converted to Blu-ray.
You could try selling it locally: ~somebody~ was scooping up those $5 HD-DVD movies from the Wal-mart clearance bins, and they might want a spare player.
> > > Most were only 720p; if you've got one that does 1080p, I assume it would be worth considerably more. < < <
Not true. Most were 1080p. I have 80+ HD-DVDs, and all but one is 1080p-one is 1080i. I still have a player. Its built like a tank, and has out lived 2 Blu-ray players.
That said, I have no idea why the OP bought the disc if he has no player.
Jack
I meant the players were mostly 720p/1080i, so I presume the 1080p capable players will fetch higher prices.
Since my current HDTV is only 720p, I'm satisfied with the $12 thrift store Venturer HD-DVD player. Once I go 1080p, I'll have to use the HTPC or WDTV Live to enjoy the full 1080p goodness.
But I think you will at best get $5 for it on ebay or avsforum.
I own a player and one disc, the Cream reunion concert.
-Wendell
I would keep it as a "collectable" ... at some point, the discs will be generally "interesting" to some future generation ... the WTF is that factor.... there are people who collect obsolete formats. You could sell it on Amazon Marketplace or eBay.
I've seen many HD DVD(s) for good prices before too. To the best of my knowledge, you have to own an HD DVD player. Always wanted to purchase a player but I have not got around to doing it yet.
If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are.
--Zen Proverb
Edits: 12/11/11
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