Originally posted by: darkhelmet

Whereas, Blu-Ray requires an entirely new and, thus, costly set up.
That, and most of the test reviews I've read so far have been favorable towards hd-dvd and unfavorable towards blu-ray. Originally posted by: Mielr
I just got the latest issue of Sound and Vision, and the future does not look bright for blu-ray.
Yeah, that's sad. I read an article about how HD-DVD, while inferior to Blu-Ray in its tech specs, is MUCH more cost-effective for a production line change-over. A process is in place right now that can convert your standard DVD production line into an HD-DVD one in 5 MINUTES!! I just got the latest issue of Sound and Vision, and the future does not look bright for blu-ray.

Whereas, Blu-Ray requires an entirely new and, thus, costly set up.