It was only a few short months ago that we were reporting on the white-hot HD war between Toshiba's HD DVD format and the BDA's Blu-ray Disc.
At IFA 2007 (and 2006 for that matter), we reported from various press conferences. Blu-ray Disc Association members bravely bragged that Blu-ray was on the verge of slaying HD DVD. And likewise, Toshiba was insisting that the HD DVD format would prevail despite the odds stacking up against it.
Eventually, the HD DVD format fell on its sword and conceded the industry to Blu-ray. Those people who bought BD players and PS3's rejoiced. And those who'd bought Toshiba HD DVD players were miffed and cried into their morning oats.
But if you're one of those irritated HD DVD early adopters, you've got one last chance to laugh in the face of all those smug Blu-ray owners.
Because while most Blu-ray Disc movies still cost around £18, you can now snap up a plethora of HD DVD titles from just £2.99.
Indeed, there are plenty of HD DVD movies available online for £2.99, which aren't even available on Blu-ray yet.
On HMV.co.uk for instance, there are 91 HD DVD titles, all available for bargain prices. American Gangster for £2.99 for instance – it's not even out on Blu-ray yet. The same is so for the likes of The Kingdom, King Kong (I hated it too) and the Kiera Knightley-tastic Atonement.
How about Battlestar Galactica Season 1 for just £12.99? Nope, that's not out on Blu-ray yet either.
So don't let your HD DVD player gather dust under the stairs. Make use of it. And show all those Blu-ray-buying idiots what it's like to own lots of beautiful, shiny and cheap HD movies in 1080p.
I mean jeez, HD DVD was a way better format anyway, right?
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driverinteractive.st
October 31st 2011
2. ==HDDVD-REVIVED==
*Press release*
In January of 2011 a small group of HD-DVD Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom began work on bringing back the HDDVD Format using the 3XDVD system. The project aims to distribute Public domain films, Indie films, Classic films and Local productions onto the format.
The original aim was to create software for the PC to play 3XDVDs (HDDVD on dual layer discs) and make the discs compatible with all stand alone players that had been made so that those who had purchased the HDDVD players would not be without films to enjoy in HD and to make the whole thing even more enticing to owners of players the HD films would be sold for the same price as a cheap DVD.
When the project begun the team were looking into 720p disc creation, but as of October 1st 2010 the project moved to 1080p with a series of successful 1080P discs created. The project is homed in Borehamwood and Elstree (Best known for its involvement in, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Eastenders, Big Brother and many other productions).
So as not to limit their audience the people at HDDVD revived have begun an investment cycle to get new HDDVD players into production, with plans to sell them at the same price as a regular DVD player. This project is a great example of people making an effort to make the changes they want to see, as nobody at HDDVD-Revived thought it was acceptable the way millions of consumers were left in the dark and told their technology was redundant after spending hundreds of pounds on it!
The team are looking for HDDVD fans (who would like to see the production of HDDVDs step into full speed) to invest in the project at http://www.rockethub.com/projects/3842-hddvd-revived-com-distribution-project and show what people power can do.
Titles from HDDVD-Revived are available on their website and as of December 2011 Amazon, eBay and ebid.
source http://www.HDDVD-Revived.com
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zoydwheeler
August 6th 2008
1. "HD DVD was a way better format anyway, right?"
No. No, it wasn't.
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