HD DVD
HD DVD is an obsolete optical disc format for storing data and high-definition video; it competed with the Blu-ray format for dominance in the realm of next-gen high definition media storage. High-Definition DVDs were developed, in large part by Toshiba, with the rudimentary technologies initially applied to the standard DVD. With the capability to store up to 15 GB per layer, HD DVD players and titles were released in the US on April 18, 2006 (following Japan's March 31, 2006 release date). Preceding the Blu-ray format by about three months, the format war that ensued ended in 2008. Not unlike the VHS vs. Betamax commercial rivalry of the 70's and early 80's, HD DVD competed with Blu-ray as the leading standard for high-definition content and Blu-ray bested HD DVD in the marketplace similarly to the way VHS triumphed over Betamax. Announced on February 19, 2008, Toshiba began the process of discontinuing development and disbanded their HD DVD Promotion Group the following month.
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02/24/09 3:46pm Home A/V VUDU adds HD download-to-own films to service
Although limited to only 50 titles at the moment, VUDU should be expanding its selection, ranging from $14 to $24. dig deeper
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01/07/09 7:23pm Home A/V Toshiba CES gear includes REGZA LCD TVs, DVD/LCD combos, storage solutions, and a tiny projector
The big dog from Toshiba at the 2009 CES is its 56-inch, Quad HD resolution set based on Cell processor technology. Toshiba's… dig deeper
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12/06/08 2:59pm Computing feature Video codecs 101: What are they, and how do I play back my video?
Getting an error when you try to play a video downloaded from the internet? We explain exactly what codecs are, how they work, and how to find the right ones. dig deeper
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11/14/08 9:36am Home A/V Netflix ending HD DVD rentals on December 15th
Netflix has announced that it will be phasing out all rentals of HD DVDs on December 15th. If you currently have HD DVDs in your… dig deeper
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10/01/08 10:14am Home A/V Report says HD DVD still seeing healthy sales
Much of the dead format's continued popularity can likely be attributed to deeply slashed prices, attractive in a bad economy. dig deeper
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09/27/08 8:26pm Home A/V Toshiba updates firmware for discontinued HD-DVD players
Firmware update fixes minor playback issues for loser of the hi-def format war. dig deeper
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09/21/08 4:04pm Home A/V, Gaming feature How Blu-ray won the high definition format war
Where once two giants vied for dominance, Blu-ray bested HD DVD in the format war for high definition discs. dig deeper
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09/21/08 2:15pm Home A/V, Gaming Column How Blu-ray won the high definition format war
Where once two giants vied for dominance, Blu-ray bested HD DVD in the format war for high definition discs. dig deeper
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