History Repeats Itself?

[CajunCenturion]

DVD Wars

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[Dimandja]

Looks like it. But, ultimately, I think Hollywood will make the choice for all -- it has content to deliver.

 

[CajunCenturion]

Yes, and it is interesting to see how the manufacturers are courting and buying the Hollywood interests.

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[sostek]

My suspicion is that Blu-Ray will win out. You've already got some industry backing on it and it is after all a Sony product.

 

[CajunCenturion]

==> "it is after all a Sony product."

So was Betamax.

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[medic]

Yeah, Sony is notorious for proprietary formats. Their expensive memory stick is another example, and is one reason many would not buy a Sony digicam.

 

[Dimandja]

==> "it is after all a Sony product."

> So was Betamax.


But, this time they'll find a way to shove their product down our throats: by controlling the content.