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In Reply to: The codecs are the same for both, Blu-Ray still has the storage/bandwidth advantages. posted by oscar on June 7, 2007 at 21:53:22:
So far, available storage/bandwidth issues between the two formats hasn't demonstrated that there's much difference QC-wise; time will tell. For my tastes HD-DVD seems to have an edge in respect to available software (popular movies). Of course that may change as the number of desirable Blu-ray titles increase. The way I see it, if software prices remain competitive, affordable dual format machines are the real solution for film lovers frustrated with having to choose between competing formats; that eventuality may make these debates a moot point if this format war drags on for years.
BTW, Oscar, while I'm not invested in either format yet, I do have the Oppo DV981HD 1080P upscaling player partnered with a new Samsung 40" 1080P TV for the second system. Currently my intention is to buy a few HD-DVD titles in anticipation of purchasing a dual format player by year's end. Don't get me wrong, I agree that Blu-Ray seems to have certain advantages if implemented properly, but if I get impatient after acquiring several more HD titles I may have to pull the trigger for one of the cheaper HD format players while I'm waiting for an affordable dual format job.
Cheers,
AuPh
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Follow Ups
- Barring perceived software/hardware issues it boils down to the cost of the players & availability of desirable films. - Audiophilander 00:34:56 06/13/07 (4)
- Must..... resist......I couldn't hold out after I found out about the dual format player. - oscar 05:49:07 06/13/07 (3)
- Oscar, I don't see high definition as becoming a niche market long term. - Audiophilander 10:24:35 06/13/07 (2)
- DRM isn't that big an issue for me but it is for the major studios. - oscar 11:18:40 06/13/07 (1)
- What's more of an issue for the major studios is market share. - Audiophilander 13:39:36 06/14/07 (0)
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