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High Definition DVD

Vinnie_333 writes "Looks like the specs for HD-DVD are currently being discussed by Hollywood big wigs, with an optimistic product release date of Xmas of 2003. Unfortunately, they seem to be completely disregarding the higher storage capacity of the Blu-Ray disc standard, that will hold 6 times the amount of a DVD-9, for the current red laser format with a different compression algorithm. Come on, more storage is always a good thing. Not only will it give us the quality we deserve, it is likely to cut down on Hollywood's largest fear (piracy) by making the media ungodly HUGE."

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  1. Optimistic by Snowbeam · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Xmas 2003 is too optimistic. I'd add on another 6 - 12 months on that. Especially if all they are doing is sicussing things.

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  2. Re:Sad news ... Stephen King dead at 54 by gimpboy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    you know i read on this site that he died a few months ago. that man just wont stay dead.

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