Blu-Ray's problem is that it's a solution in search of a problem. VHS looked lousy (and progressively lossy) and was clunky to use; the DVD solved those problems by being a higher quality digital disk, so it was successful in the market. So... what's the consumer problem with DVDs that Blu-Ray is supposed to solve? "The resolution could be higher," just isn't that compelling a reason to upgrade.
I don't think that is correct. Blu-Ray fits a specific and growing need. If you have an HDTV with HD programming, DVD's don't look very good anymore. You get very spoiled watching HD programs and want your "Video Discs" to look just as good. The more people move to HD the more Blu-Ray will grow and DVD will fade. I only by Blu Ray discs, I think the only reason they may be stagnant at the moment is the economy.
The reason why Blu-ray will never really catch on, unless they stop selling stuff on DVD, is unlike going from tape to DVD there is no real tangable advantage. Unless you have the, very expensive, hardware to see Blu-ray in all it's glory DVD is no better and cheaper. Most DVD players are hooked up to a Standard Definition TV with stereo, or cheap surround. Blu-ray at the moment is a niche market, and I believe it will take years for it to change DRM or no DRM. It is basic cost benefits. DVD is an existing reliable format verses a newer format that maybe will be replaced in a few years, with the next best thing! Marketing arms of studios are the only people who think people are going to dump their DVDs to replace them with Blu-ray. I won't be anytime soon:-)
IANAL, I am also not from the USA. So apoligise for my lack of understanding of the US constitution if this is obvious. Is it possible that the Bush Administration could use the constitution to suspend the next election? Perhaps indefinitely? Something like, claim it is wartime and until the job is finish changing leadership could play into the hands of the enemy. I know elections have happened during wartime, Abraham Lincoln is probably the best example, but does the constitution allow for this.
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Blu-Ray's problem is that it's a solution in search of a problem. VHS looked lousy (and progressively lossy) and was clunky to use; the DVD solved those problems by being a higher quality digital disk, so it was successful in the market. So... what's the consumer problem with DVDs that Blu-Ray is supposed to solve? "The resolution could be higher," just isn't that compelling a reason to upgrade.
I don't think that is correct. Blu-Ray fits a specific and growing need. If you have an HDTV with HD programming, DVD's don't look very good anymore. You get very spoiled watching HD programs and want your "Video Discs" to look just as good. The more people move to HD the more Blu-Ray will grow and DVD will fade. I only by Blu Ray discs, I think the only reason they may be stagnant at the moment is the economy.
The reason why Blu-ray will never really catch on, unless they stop selling stuff on DVD, is unlike going from tape to DVD there is no real tangable advantage. Unless you have the, very expensive, hardware to see Blu-ray in all it's glory DVD is no better and cheaper. Most DVD players are hooked up to a Standard Definition TV with stereo, or cheap surround. Blu-ray at the moment is a niche market, and I believe it will take years for it to change DRM or no DRM. It is basic cost benefits. DVD is an existing reliable format verses a newer format that maybe will be replaced in a few years, with the next best thing! Marketing arms of studios are the only people who think people are going to dump their DVDs to replace them with Blu-ray. I won't be anytime soon :-)
IANAL, I am also not from the USA. So apoligise for my lack of understanding of the US constitution if this is obvious. Is it possible that the Bush Administration could use the constitution to suspend the next election? Perhaps indefinitely? Something like, claim it is wartime and until the job is finish changing leadership could play into the hands of the enemy. I know elections have happened during wartime, Abraham Lincoln is probably the best example, but does the constitution allow for this.
Me to. Although moving the service schedule back a few hours has helped my wife and I get our WOW fix on Tuesday nights! :-)