Toshiba drops out of HD DVD war

ablaye · #1 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 07:17 PM

Looks like we have a winner in the high-definition DVD format war.
Blu-Ray has knocked out the HD DVD format.
Toshiba has decided to drop the HD DVD format.

Quote:

Toshiba has said it will stop making its high definition DVDs, ending a battle with rival format Blu-ray over which would be the industry standard.
Following a review of its business, Toshiba said it would stop production of HD DVD players and recorders.

The HD DVD format has suffered as major US film studios backed the Blu-ray format, which is being developed by electronics firm Sony and partners.

Read more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7252172.stm

canderson · #2 (**permalink**) 03-21-2008, 06:09 AM

It had to happen sooner or later. I think Blu-Ray had the advantage of being compatible with the PS3. I don't plan on getting a Blu-Ray play at this point.

baseballworld · #3 (**permalink**) 05-27-2008, 02:26 AM

toshiba is not that great of a brand anyways.