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Next Gen DVD Race... where are we?
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As far as quality goes, the video streams of HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are 100% identical. Same codec, same format, same bitrate, same resolution, same encryption. As far as I know, Blu-Ray movies generally have better sound as there is more space on a Blu-Ray disc than an HD-DVD.
Sadly, I think Blu-Ray is winning.
Here's something I posted on Engadget about the matter:
HVD is going nowhere fast...
Sadly, I think Blu-Ray is winning.
Here's something I posted on Engadget about the matter:
Link.
HVD is going nowhere fast...
gkarris
macrumors G3
Ummm, Blu-ray mostly uses the older MPEG-2 codec, hence the mosquito noise, and HD DVD uses the more advanced VC-1 codec meaning a clearer picture.
Some Blu-ray discs use the VC-1 or MPEG-4 codec, but very, very few.
Blu-ray is selling more due to coupons and giveaways for PS3 customers...
Too close to call at this point. The cheaper HD-DVD players coming out soon might swing it that way however.
QuarterSwede
macrumors G4
I don't know. Everyone keeps saying that it's because of the PS3 coming with coupons but I don't see that many PS3's selling in the first place.
I hear a heck of a lot more about Blu-Ray and the companies (Toshiba, etc) are coming out with cheaper players ($299) soon. Another interesting thing, at least I think, is that a lot more of the Blu-Ray discs are combos that can be played in a regular DVD player. You'd think those studios that are backing HD-DVD would use combos as a huge selling point for the current consumer.
I hear a heck of a lot more about Blu-Ray and the companies (Toshiba, etc) are coming out with cheaper players ($299) soon. Another interesting thing, at least I think, is that a lot more of the Blu-Ray discs are combos that can be played in a regular DVD player. You'd think those studios that are backing HD-DVD would use combos as a huge selling point for the current consumer.
rtdgoldfish
macrumors 6502a
I just grabbed an HD-DVD player for my 360 a couple days ago and its great. I've got King Kong which came with the player and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The video and sound quality are amazing. Video looks so much better than a regular DVD.
I've got a copy of Planet Earth coming in the mail, I hope it shows up soon. That was my main reason for buying the player 😀
I don't have any experience with Blu-Ray though. I think the only reason it outsold HD-DVD for the past few months was because everyone was buying PS3s and since there were no games, they bought movies to watch on it. I'm expecting things to level back out and now that some companies are starting to make players that don't cost upwards of $500, more people will start buying.
I've got a copy of Planet Earth coming in the mail, I hope it shows up soon. That was my main reason for buying the player 😀
I don't have any experience with Blu-Ray though. I think the only reason it outsold HD-DVD for the past few months was because everyone was buying PS3s and since there were no games, they bought movies to watch on it. I'm expecting things to level back out and now that some companies are starting to make players that don't cost upwards of $500, more people will start buying.
QuarterSwede
macrumors G4
You may want to take another look at the current titles list (as of 5-5-07). There are more MPEG-4 AVC and VC-1 titles combined than MPEG-2.
Also, Blu-Ray titles generally have more options as far as audio goes. Some think they are more superior in quality as well but I'm not convinced yet.
redAPPLE
macrumors 68030
RBMaraman
macrumors 65816
Just so you know, it's also available on Blu-Ray as well.
This debate is years away from being decided, and by then, another better format(s) will be available to add to the debate.
furcalchick
macrumors 68020
what about the tv seasons and anime, etc? i think the people there will go with blu-ray due to the storage, and i'm surprised there aren't alot of tv shows yet on blu-ray, but i heard 24 was coming to blu-ray.
i hope blu-ray wins, hd-dvd doesn't sound like a new technology, it sounds like old technology add on.
i hope blu-ray wins, hd-dvd doesn't sound like a new technology, it sounds like old technology add on.
0007776
Suspended
I thought that they were using both, which i think will be the end of the race, when there are more dual format players/burners.
pseudobrit
macrumors 68040
The porn industry will use whichever format wins the war. They are a very minor player in this industry, and most of their revenue is internet based now anyway.