Originally posted by: Davis
I think the issue will be that HD-DVD is not a noticeable difference from DVD for most consumers (not home theatre buffs). You need a BIG widescreen TV to see a difference, and considering that many DVD's still look darned good on those displays, I don't think most people will like rebuying movies they already have in a digital format.
It's definitely not the jump that videotape to DVD was.
I think the issue will be that HD-DVD is not a noticeable difference from DVD for most consumers (not home theatre buffs). You need a BIG widescreen TV to see a difference, and considering that many DVD's still look darned good on those displays, I don't think most people will like rebuying movies they already have in a digital format.
It's definitely not the jump that videotape to DVD was.
Good point. But, still, larger displays are becoming less expensive. Eventually I might be able to afford one myself.
