Why HD DVD Might Come Out On Top
September 5th, 2007 | by Bloddard |The war between the next generation Home video formats, has me all confused. Because one is not the opposite of the other, it’s not easy to pick one; they both have their ups and downs. But I think HD DVD has quite a bit under its belt to win the format war.
The production cost of the HD DVD is far cheaper than that of Blu-ray, as well as the cost of each (blank) disk. This alone, makes me block out Blu-ray. Also, some argue that the cost of preparing a film (from pressing it, to packaging it) to be released is cheaper for HD DVD than for Blu-ray. The price of the players is also a major deciding factor considering that some HD DVD players can be found for as little as $300, while the competition is usually a few hundred dollars more expensive.
The Interactivity is another major factor that can influence manufacturer’s decisions. HD DVD uses the HDi Interactive Format and its main pro is that its scripting can be done by pretty much anyone with basic computer knowledge, while Blu-Ray Disc Java requires more in depth programming knowledge.
Many people argue that Blu-ray’s larger capacity is an advantage over HD DVD, but it actually is meaningless to me. Movie studios always have the option of adding a second disc to a release, and I think a multi-disc release of a film makes it a lot more attractive and it might allow better picture quality, since just like with DVDs, the film can be in one disc while everything else on the other. And the price difference between a dual HD DVD with bonus features and a single Blu-ray with only the film (or reduced film quality, because the bonus features are included), would be justified. What do you think?
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