TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp said on Tuesday it would stop promoting its HD DVD format for the next-generation DVD after losing the support of key studios and retailers to the Blu-ray technology backed by Sony Corp The decision ends a war between rival consortiums led by Toshiba and Sony vying to set the standard for high-definition movies on DVDs. Toshiba said it would begin to reduce shipments of HD DVD players and recorders and aim to end the business by the end of next month. The Blu-ray win means consumers no longer have to choose between rival incompatible formats and run the risk of being stuck with a 21st century equivalent of Betamax -- Sony's videotape technology that lost out to VHS in the 1980s.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The War is Over!
You will probably find me at the nearest military exchange in the next few weeks, shopping for a new DVD player. PITY DA FOOLS who bought HD DVD machines -- the way I bought Betamax equipment in the 80s.
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My son is ecstatic that Blu-ray won out. His Playstation 3 plays Blu-ray, so he's a happy camper.
I didn't buy Betamax, my sister gave me hers. I think I still have a Beta tape around somewhere... ;)
so blue beats red...yikes!!!
I still have my Sony Betamax... I have all the Betamax movies and I even have some blank unopened tapes... why do I keep them? I am incapable of throwing anything out... especially when it still works!!
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