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Re: Chalk it up to Casino Royale blu-ray

Posted by Jack G (A) on March 18, 2007 at 15:55:27

In Reply to: Chalk it up to Casino Royale blu-ray posted by Jazz Inmate on March 17, 2007 at 18:29:30:

>>>The real war, as we learned before, is with the dominant existing format, in this case standard DVD. The reason high-resolution may eventually win out is because the entire industry must address FCC-mandates to switch to HDTV broadcasting in 2009. Once that happens, and there is a big installed base of HDTV sets, I don't see standard DVD lasting much longer.<<<

I suspect not. I agree, that the real war is HD Vs. SD, but I don't see the broadcasting switch having a big impact. Yes, some people will go out and buy new sets, but most will just buy a $30 converter, or (more likely) pay their cable company for one.
Most people like DVDs, and don't really want anything else. Many actually think DVD are High def. Then there's the prices. We'll have to see how fast they drop.
Personally, I don't really see either format replacing DVDs.
Jack

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