http://www.news.com/False-starts-in-race-to-future-of-DVDs/2100-1041_3-6213412.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versatile_Multilayer_Disc

Hey,

I would say HD VMD is a non issue. And Cnet articles frequently have little value. The Cnet article in this case makes pretty good sense though. Sure, upconverting players play a role. However, after you've seen enough native HD you don't want upconverted DVD anymore.

-Brian

... And Cnet articles frequently have little value. The Cnet article in this case makes pretty good sense though...

Not like most of the BS in this forum, it seems realistic. Some of my favorite lines:

"(How fitting that the most successful next-generation movie(300) thus far is about a group of warriors waging an unwinnable battle)."

"...representatives...sniped at each other over the number of copies ... less than 5 percent of sales(of DVDs)."

Here's a great line:
"It's a different sell if you don't have an HDTV set yet," said Paul Erickson,...

And note: "720p is still selling very strongly."

"DVD is a victim of its own success. It's a good technology." ... 73 percent of current HDTV owners "are satisfied with DVD and don't feel the need to replace" their current players.

Maybe that's because the bulk of HDTVs are small and being watched from 12'. Strap youself in for a VERY SLOW ride.