I think these conclusions, while logical, are false.
When the DVD format came out, there was no relevant competing technology.
Prices for DVD players went from $1000 to $50.
There was plenty of competition. Only it wasn't from a competing format. It was from various manufacturers competing for the same DVD market.
I'd argue that people are sick and tired of format wars and next gen format adoption has been reduced by a factor of five due to unwillingness to be stuck with the next betamax...
I agree. We would "win" not by having Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD, but by having Brand X blu-ray vs. brand y blu-ray (or Brand x HD-DVD vs. Brand y HD-DVD).
I finally took the plunge because I couldn't stand not using my TV to the fullest extent, but I would have bought either system much sooner if it were the only option.
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rip @ Aug 13th 2007 3:46PM
I think these conclusions, while logical, are false.
When the DVD format came out, there was no relevant competing technology.
Prices for DVD players went from $1000 to $50.
There was plenty of competition. Only it wasn't from a competing format. It was from various manufacturers competing for the same DVD market.
I'd argue that people are sick and tired of format wars and next gen format adoption has been reduced by a factor of five due to unwillingness to be stuck with the next betamax...
h0mi @ Aug 13th 2007 4:03PM
Divx. Not the codec, but the self destructing optical disc format.
h0mi @ Aug 13th 2007 4:03PM
Divx. not the codec but the self-destructing optical disc format
Elliott @ Aug 14th 2007 9:54AM
I agree. We would "win" not by having Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD, but by having Brand X blu-ray vs. brand y blu-ray (or Brand x HD-DVD vs. Brand y HD-DVD).
I finally took the plunge because I couldn't stand not using my TV to the fullest extent, but I would have bought either system much sooner if it were the only option.