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< "we can't help but wonder why each week there are so many more DVDs released than both formats combined." >Now that I've stopping laughing... the obvious reason is because of the nature of the video business (market), you know, where the money is made!Currently...1% - market share (sales) of HD-DVD and Blu-ray combined! In very early adopter stage.over 90% - market share (sales) of standard DVD [whose content is supported by hundreds of companies, not just the big Hollywood studios].3% to 5% - market share (sales) of VHS, which is still being used by some for rentals, and purchases.Also, don't forget the higher mastering costs just to release a product on HD-DVD (and especially Blu-ray, has even higher costs).There's your answer!
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Joseph R @ Jul 2nd 2007 3:49PM
< "we can't help but wonder why each week there are so many more DVDs released than both formats combined." >
Now that I've stopping laughing... the obvious reason is because of the nature of the video business (market), you know, where the money is made!
Currently...
1% - market share (sales) of HD-DVD and Blu-ray combined! In very early adopter stage.
over 90% - market share (sales) of standard DVD [whose content is supported by hundreds of companies, not just the big Hollywood studios].
3% to 5% - market share (sales) of VHS, which is still being used by some for rentals, and purchases.
Also, don't forget the higher mastering costs just to release a product on HD-DVD (and especially Blu-ray, has even higher costs).
There's your answer!