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Remember BetaMax?

February 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment

The classic technology battle – Beta versus VHS. We all know how that ended. I still have a box full of Beta tapes at home. Here we go again, 2008-style. For those who are “early in” when it comes to technology, there was a choice. Now, there is not. So, who thought HD DVD would win? Who thought Blu-Ray would win. Ladies and gentlemen – we have a winner! And, of course, a loser. An expensive loser, for many.

HD DVD is History

I’ve intentionally held off on purchasing any high definition DVD players until this little format war played itself out, which is now the case: “Toshiba’s decision to no longer develop, make or market high-definition HD DVD players and recorders will mean consumers can start feeling [...]

In you’re wondering, I only get stuck once. I learned my lesson. I’m still waiting to make the jump.

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