Posted by Anuk Su Namun on 09/22/48 11:36

On Fri, 06 Jan 2006 04:58:31 GMT, "Joseph Kewfi"
<f_stopblues@NOSPAMiol.ie> allegedly wrote:

> The current DVD format will continue for many years, because it
> simply is good enough quality at the right pricepoint for the vast
> majority. Higher quality audio formats than the CD exist, have they
> replaced the Compact Disc?

I think this is a pretty good point. A bunch of us might have DVD-A and
SACD players and even some discs, but really, half the public have never
heard of them.

The point about HiDef might have some influence, but again how many people
will really notice the difference beyond a normal DVD and their crappy TV.
We're getting into the realm of diminishing returns. DVD was a huge leap
from VHS, and it's going to be hard to make a similarly sized leap.

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