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Posted by Tonester on 03/18/06 21:03
"Tonester" <none@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> "Mista Fadedglory" <mistafadedglory@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Just wondering,
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>> I have seen that a number of companies will begin to release HDDVDs of
>> current titles. I am a ways away from purchasing an HD DVD player, so
>> I'm wondering will HDDVD titles be able to be played on regular DVD
>> players? I realize that I won't be getting all the bang that I will
>> later on, but if I can start buying HDDVDs, I will ahead when I do get
>> an HDDVD system.
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> Nope, you'll need a new player.
Actually I might be wrong:
Ribas also emphasized that HD DVD's hybrid support was ideal for consumers.
As I noted yesterday, the idea is simple: if HD DVD discs can play standard
definition content in already-existing DVD players, then the entire industry
could theoretically switch to HD DVD printing quickly, and kill two birds
with one stone. As you may know, a DVD is comprised of two discs that when
bonded together are 1.2mm thick. Toshiba's current plan is to put SD content
on one side of the disc, and HD content on the other side. In theory, this
eliminates problems with older DVD players having difficulties focusing on
dual-layer content on one side of the disc. With the costs of converting
existing DVD production lines to HD DVD lines being significantly cheaper
than supporting Blu-ray, HD DVD proponents see HD DVD as being a no-brainer.
The "future proofing" of the format means everyone goes home happy,
including consumers who buy DVDs next year that will play back in HD
whenever they get around to upgrading their players two years from now.
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