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Consumer Problems with Blu-ray and HD-DVD

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the have-to-buy-fifth-element-again dept.

bart_scriv writes "Business Week looks at the upcoming Blu-ray and HD-DVD product launches and predicts problems and confusion for consumers. In addition to anticipated difficulties in distinguishing between the two formats, some studios will be using copy protection that will intentionally down grade the picture. When combined with Sony's plans to upconvert based on hardware configuration and the fact that most HD TVs aren't capable of displaying either format at full resolution, early adopters may be getting a lot less than they bargained for. As the article suggests, it may be that 'the best bet for either format to gain acceptance now lies with next-generation game consoles.'"

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  1. Re:The real key to acceptance: Adult Movies by netsavior · · Score: 3, Funny

    Ever watched a Pr0n DVD on a projector or decent resolution large screen? We did and it was not pretty... Nobody is beautiful naked at 7foot x 480i (extreme close up)

    I think I will stick to VHS on a 25 inch TV as far as porn is concerned.

  2. amazing rez by mgabrys_sf · · Score: 4, Funny

    The picture's so good you can see the DRM watermark!

    Now THAT'S progress people! Huzzah!

    I never recalled Indiana Jones being chased by a boulder with a giant DRM logo emblazoned on it - but the metaphor is so right ya know?