Feb 19 2008DVD Format Wars Over: Blu-ray Wins
Well, the so-called format wars are over. Despite holding the more culturally significant name, HD DVD has lost the battle against Sony's Blu-ray technology, with Toshiba formally announcing their resignation from the battle today. Early adopters of new technology, half of you have been fucked yet again.
Now HD DVD faces another uphill struggle: winning the crown of most-comedically-referenced dead format from Betamax, the title-holder for over 20 years. Just as Warner's support proved crucial in the success of Blu-ray, HD DVD will need Family Guy on their side if they hope to win this one.
Toshiba bows out of HD DVD fight [Variety]
Reader Comments
1. cbobgo - February 19, 2008 3:50 PM
Of course, because I got an F'ing HD DVD player for Xmas. Well, at least I should be able to pick up a bunch of cheap HD DVDs in a little while. Maybe they'll become collector's items.
2. Mella - February 19, 2008 3:57 PM
@1- I had similar hopes for my laserdisc collection, which is now worth precisely dick.
3. Loli - February 19, 2008 3:58 PM
Do they have e-cards with this yet? I'd like to send a card to my brother congratulating him on his win... you know something that says: Ok fine, you told us all from day 1 have a stinky e-card.
4. Scooby - February 19, 2008 5:13 PM
I am the champion my friend. And I'll keep on fighting, til the end. I am the champion, I am the CHAMPION. No time for losers cause I am the champion. . . . Of the world.
That's right you cheap bastards I hope it was worth saving that $100. Bwahahahahahahaha.
5. Quase - February 19, 2008 5:57 PM
I just lost 5 bucks betting on HD DVD, dang it!
6. CFG - February 19, 2008 7:08 PM
HD-DVD was doomed from the start.
People didn't do their homework.
7. wiinja - February 20, 2008 12:52 AM
that's nice, but VHS is still the winner
tape ftw
8. wendy - February 20, 2008 11:06 AM
I'm pretty sure Divx beat betamax as king when they made the Divx;) codec complete with the winky eye as part of it's actual name.
9. Bobeyo - February 21, 2008 9:30 AM
Hooray! I actually managed to pick the winning side for once! Oh, and I think Blu-Ray won just because HD-DVD is so hard to say. See?
Blu-Ray = "Blu-Ray" (pronounced just like you see it)
HD-DVD = "Ayche-Dee-Dee-Vee-Dee" (aside for being much too many syllables for the modern acronym-obsessed tongue, it's also a bit of a tongue twister)