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In Reply to: Some assumptions posted by DWPC on January 2, 2007 at 14:36:37:
>>>The PQ difference between DVD and blu-ray isn't so huge to most viewers<<<
The difference between HD DVD and DVD on a decent set is HUGE. As more and more people buy HDTVs, it will become apprent to more people.Downloads of movies are not like downloading songs. Its alot more info. Really high speed internet will be needed-and widespread. Joe Sixpack isn't going to wait 2 hrs, to download a movie. He'll rent a disc intead. Its just not practical right now.
Jack
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Didn't mean to get side-tracked on HD vs. std DVD. The issue is the media/delivery. I'm simply predicting a good quality on-demand service will be available before Blu-ray players are under $100 at Walmart. Just as with Netflix, you'll simply keep a list of your movie picks updated with the provider. Instead of disks being mailed, the files will be automatically sent to your cable box as bandwidth permits.And as with .mp3 vs .wav, people will compromise on absolute PQ for convenience, especially when the content (or perception) doesn't really demand HD. Look at the lousy PQ the networks get away with calling HD.
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