In the high definition horse race, it's HD DVD by a nose

Iria · Aug 1, 2006, 11:16 PM

Source: Ars Technica
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Blu-Ray and HD DVD have been locked in battle for supremacy in the next-generation optical disc wars, but it has so far been difficult to compare the merits of both technologies in head-to-head tests. Both had rocky product launches, and when the first players were finally released, each had problems. Toshiba's HD DVD was crippled by long load times (now improved), while the Samsung Blu-Ray player was also no speed demon, and had some scaling issues to boot.

Until the same disc was released in both formats, though, accurate comparisons weren't possible. Now that Warner has released three titles on both formats, comparisons have begun in earnest. High-Def Digest was one of the first sites to take an in-depth look at Training Day, Rumor Has It..., and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Their conclusion? The nod goes to HD DVD.

Al_Vampyre · Aug 2, 2006, 09:47 AM

HD DVD ahead in terms of slightly better quality....mmm...so was Betamax...

**dj_stick** · Aug 2, 2006, 09:58 AM

VHS only one because it was cheaper

isn't HD DVD cheaper than blu-ray?

Necrosis · Aug 3, 2006, 01:12 AM

The reason this is happening is because blu-ray is getting hosed on post production for the transfers. Mind you this is coming from some one who supports HDDVD.

Customgamer1 · Aug 3, 2006, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

VHS only one because it was cheaper

isn't HD DVD cheaper than blu-ray?

I fully support HD DVD as many of you know BUT once they release multi format players I really will not care. I will just not buy a Sony player

And I posted before and I feel better that I am not the only one who sees Blueray does not have that great of picture quality.

And another thing I am almost positive HD DVD will win becasue it's way cheaper. At least at launch why would any one in their right mind blow $1000? with all they need to do is spend $500? That question to me will never be answered because people are buying blueray.

Necrosis · Aug 3, 2006, 01:45 AM

$500 no progressive yet but the up-scaling works correctly. Now if Toshiba just would release a player with progressive they'd be set.

Judas · Aug 3, 2006, 08:19 PM

frankly i'm serprised .. really..

How many people today are going to be looking at a Blue-Ray or HD and really concentrate on it's video portion use.

Specially on the sheer size of data they can hold.

When it comes down to the crunch, we may find people jumping on the Blue Ray bandwagon just for the data part and not care about the video portion. Even if it's just to copy over a super HD AVI/WMV/MPEG of some movie they recently ripped, downloaded or whatever.

SFOSOK · Aug 4, 2006, 12:36 AM

Sony sucks at introducing new formats...

Betamax, UMD...and soon enough Blue-Ray

Cheaper always wins

Customgamer1 · Aug 4, 2006, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Cheaper always wins

And most of the time it should!!! Why pay more when you can buy it for less!

Aug 1, 2006, 11:16 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	In the high definition horse race, it's HD DVD by a nose Source: Ars Technica __________ Blu-Ray and HD DVD have been locked in battle for supremacy in the next-generation optical disc wars, but it has so far been difficult to compare the merits of both technologies in head-to-head tests. Both had rocky product launches, and when the first players were finally released, each had problems. Toshiba's HD DVD was crippled by long load times (now improved), while the Samsung Blu-Ray player was also no speed demon, and had some scaling issues to boot. Until the same disc was released in both formats, though, accurate comparisons weren't possible. Now that Warner has released three titles on both formats, comparisons have begun in earnest. High-Def Digest was one of the first sites to take an in-depth look at Training Day, Rumor Has It..., and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Their conclusion? The nod goes to HD DVD.

Aug 2, 2006, 09:47 AM	#2
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	HD DVD ahead in terms of slightly better quality....mmm...so was Betamax... __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

Aug 4, 2006, 12:36 AM	#8
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Sony sucks at introducing new formats... Betamax, UMD...and soon enough Blue-Ray Cheaper always wins __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Aug 3, 2006, 01:12 AM	#4
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	The reason this is happening is because blu-ray is getting hosed on post production for the transfers. Mind you this is coming from some one who supports HDDVD.

Aug 3, 2006, 01:45 AM	#6
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	$500 no progressive yet but the up-scaling works correctly. Now if Toshiba just would release a player with progressive they'd be set.