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Posted by Alpha on 03/19/06 20:47
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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.
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>> Actually I might be wrong:
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>> 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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> This is one of the huge selling points of HD DVD...particularly if they
> can do this a near current DVD prices.
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See Goro's post above: Digital Bits reports the MSRP of the hybrids to be
$39.95. Even with discounts, this is too high.
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