Blu-ray wins format war over HD DVD
JJ Johnson
Issue date: 3/27/08 Section: Technology
Sony's Playstation 3 console also includes a Blu-ray drive. Sony Corp. sold 10.5 million PS3 machines since its 2006 debut, another reason why the Blu-ray format eventually won out. Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 currently works only with HD DVD but in January, Microsoft said it could consider supporting Blu-ray technology at consumers' behest. Those of us on campus who invested in the Xbox 360 and who watch movies on HD DVD will end up buying another component to play Blu-ray disc.
With Blu-ray's capacity to hold twice the storage space of a regular DVD, it is a no brainer why they choose this format. This is the break down on each format's storage capacity. A single layered DVD holds 4.7 gigabytes (GB) of data which is an average of two hours of standard-definition movie. HD DVD holds 15 GB, single layered, of data and Blu-ray holds 25 GB. On a single layered Blu-ray disc you can have over 13 hours of standard-definition video and about two hours of high-definition. Technology has given us the ability to have a double layered disc as well which adds to a greater storage space on a single disc. The capacity on every disc is double and provides for longer high-definition videos.
Prices for a Blu-ray player are still relatively high at an average of $599 compared to HD DVD players, which average around $100. Over the next 12 to 16 months, we should see a drop in prices for both Blu-ray discs and players which will benefit both consumers and merchants as. It will take some time for people to catch on because in order to view a high-definition movie, you will also need to get a high-definition TV. Prices will drop for these over time as well as more people are willing to invest into the high-definition wave.
With Blu-ray's capacity to hold twice the storage space of a regular DVD, it is a no brainer why they choose this format. This is the break down on each format's storage capacity. A single layered DVD holds 4.7 gigabytes (GB) of data which is an average of two hours of standard-definition movie. HD DVD holds 15 GB, single layered, of data and Blu-ray holds 25 GB. On a single layered Blu-ray disc you can have over 13 hours of standard-definition video and about two hours of high-definition. Technology has given us the ability to have a double layered disc as well which adds to a greater storage space on a single disc. The capacity on every disc is double and provides for longer high-definition videos.
Prices for a Blu-ray player are still relatively high at an average of $599 compared to HD DVD players, which average around $100. Over the next 12 to 16 months, we should see a drop in prices for both Blu-ray discs and players which will benefit both consumers and merchants as. It will take some time for people to catch on because in order to view a high-definition movie, you will also need to get a high-definition TV. Prices will drop for these over time as well as more people are willing to invest into the high-definition wave.
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