Category: HD DVD
Microsoft, Blu-ray, and the back-up plan?
Andy Merrett writes…
Last week we reported that, based on an iTmedia interview with Peter Moore, there was the possibility that Microsoft would support Blu-ray via the Xbox 360 console if that format became dominant over HD DVD at some time in the future.
Apparently, we were wrong.
On the Gamerscoreblog, a Microsoft representative “cleared the air” by stating that those reports were based on taking Moore’s words out of context, and are simply incorrect.
We firmly stand behind the HD DVD format as the best choice for consumers. Current reports indicating that Microsoft has a back-up plan, which includes Blu-ray support are incorrect. We’re fully committed to HD DVD and have absolutely no plans to support other optical formats.
Now I’m left wondering if Microsoft is arrogant, or stupid, or both.
Bloggers "crossed the line" in posting HD-DVD breaking code, sez industry
Over 700,000 pages have now published the HD DVD key which exploded on digg.com last week, and unsurprisingly, the AACS group controlling HD DVD encryption is rousing its legal muscle. AACS chair Michael Ayres also reminded the public that…
Was Digg right to give into its users?
Will Head writes… How much of a fuss can a 32 digit number cause? Quite a lot it would appear if that number can unlock the secrets to the majority of HD DVD discs that have shipped so far. The…
Blu-ray vs HD DVD – looks like Blu-ray is winning
It’s still early days in the high-definition battle, but if new figures from the US are a good indicator, Blu-ray is already pulling ahead.
Will all players be dual HD DVD/Blu-ray by next year?
Will Head writes… Despite the best efforts of the DVD Forum and the Blu-ray Disc Association to extol the virtues of their respective platform, there's still no consensus on which format will emerge the victor. With the launch of the…
LG BH100 hybrid HD DVD/Blu-ray player hits the UK – at a price
The launch of a joint HD DVD and Blu-ray player would surely be a space and money saving device? Well, it's certainly going to be the former, but I'm not sure you could say the latter, with LG sticking…
Samsung to launch hybrid HD DVD/Blu-ray player – the Duo HD
Still unsure if you want Blu-ray or HD DVD? Don't want to be left with the equivalent of a Betamax gathering dust in the loft? Well, if you can afford to wait a while, Samsung could solve your dilemma with…
Toshiba HD-XE1 bags Best Hi-Def Player award
Granted, there's not exactly a lot of product in competition, but Toshiba must be pleased to have picked up the Best Hi-Def Player award for the HD-XE1 HD DVD player at the 2007 Home Cinema Choice Awards in London….
Toshiba launches HD-EP10 HD DVD player for UK market
Following on from the launch of Toshiba's premium HD-XE1 HD DVD player comes the HD-EP10, which is a step-up from the company's entry-level HD-E1, offering full HD (1080p) output. As well as the 1080p output from suitable discs, it also…
Toshiba HD-XE1 premium HD DVD player now shipping in the UK
Toshiba has launched what it describes as its "premium" HD DVD player in the UK – the HD-XE1 step-up model in the UK. Yes the one that was delayed before Christmas due to a "minor reliability issue" with one…
