Posted by Alpha on 12/26/01 11:29

"Movie monster" <chromallly@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> If the format war settle their difference within a year then I predict
> HD DVD will become mainstream within 3 - 4 years.

Dream on. No way.


>Keep in mind that
> there are hundreds of thousands of DVD titles available right now. It
> doesn't mean they'll automatically become available in HD DVD format
> overnight. Most of your collection will still be in DVD format because
> you'll either still be waiting for the HD version or the difference is
> minimal (ie. classic movies).
>
> It also depends on what kind of TV the majority of consumers own. If
> you have a 34" TV or smaller, I seriously doubt Joe Sixpack can tell
> the difference in picture quality between HD DVD and DVD. If you have
> a big screen TV, then you'll definitely notice the inferiority of DVD.
>
> If the new format require a phone hookup, then all bets are off.


If????? IT DOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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