Originally posted by: Darth Solo
For the many folks caught up in the Hi Definition war here is a warning before spendeing mega bucks on the this years latest techology. Here is comparison of DVD resolutions (720x480)with the maximum Hi-definition picture (1920x1080=1020i) as well as the maximum digital cinema resolution (4096x2160) against the maximum Hi Def Video currently in development by NHK in Japan (this transfers to an astonishing 200 GB per min of video per min i think).
With the rate technology is currently advancing i ask if its really worth being at the cutting edge of technology at this given time?
For the many folks caught up in the Hi Definition war here is a warning before spendeing mega bucks on the this years latest techology. Here is comparison of DVD resolutions (720x480)with the maximum Hi-definition picture (1920x1080=1020i) as well as the maximum digital cinema resolution (4096x2160) against the maximum Hi Def Video currently in development by NHK in Japan (this transfers to an astonishing 200 GB per min of video per min i think).
With the rate technology is currently advancing i ask if its really worth being at the cutting edge of technology at this given time?
Versus what? Don't buy any movies or a new tv for 10 or 20 years? Do you somehow think that gigantic image is going to be on an affordable medium within 5 years? Even if most people sit out the hi-def format wars, there's always "the next format".
Is it worth being at the cutting edge? Probably not. Is it worth not buying into any hi-def formats ever until the largest image you posted becomes available? Probably not. Will the hi-def formats be worthwhile this Christmas season or possibly next? Probably. Unfortunately, even though the technology is advancing at breakneck speeds, the media companies are doing a fine job of holding everything back.