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I also read the link posted above. I do not agree that there are any long-term "problems" with hybrid technology or we need to worry about the "false sense of long-term security hybrid devices engender."

The simple fact is that HD and Blu-Ray are not long-term solutions for movie watching; though one or both may find a niche for computer storage. I doubt that tangible, individual, movie media will be around for many more years to come. HD-DVD and Blu Ray technology will not nearly have the lifespan of conventional DVDs. Downloadable content to a cable box, PC, Apple TV or whatever will be the format of choice in about 5-10 years for movie watching.

So, as the article says, "what happens if either HD DVD or BD eventually goes belly up?" My response would be: who cares? I'll be watching the HD files from my computer then anyway. For the most part, I'm doing that now with a little help from AnyDVD HD.

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