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  1. Marko Berg

    **Official HTF HD Formats Ind./Retailer/Studio Support Thread-*SEE POST 3176, p. 106*

    I see no point in jumping in until studios that were previously HD DVD exclusives actually start releasing content on BD, and this will take some time. I also need to see whether region coding will rear its ugly head when these studios come on board. It's possible that the situation will...
  2. Marko Berg

    **Official HTF HD Formats Ind./Retailer/Studio Support Thread-*SEE POST 3176, p. 106*

    I'm not Jari, but I'll answer this one... HD channels are available on cable and satellite, although satellite currently has a wider selection by far. Over-the-air broadcasts are digital, with additional services such as EPGs included, but currently standard definition only.
  3. Marko Berg

    **Official HTF HD Formats Ind./Retailer/Studio Support Thread-*SEE POST 3176, p. 106*

    There's a simple solution to this - put this extras (aside from interactive features which rely on the movie itself) on a second disc. Many consumers, myself included, would prefer this approach if it meant lossless audio on all releases. Dan, one thing that worries me is the fact that on...
  4. Marko Berg

    **Official HTF HD Formats Ind./Retailer/Studio Support Thread-*SEE POST 3176, p. 106*

    The former was based on a business model very much different from the latter. HD DVD and Blu-Ray are essentially the same thing, which is why the format war will continue into the foreseeable future. Personal preference as far as which titles, their special features, or other technical specs...
  5. Marko Berg

    **Official HTF HD Formats Ind./Retailer/Studio Support Thread-*SEE POST 3176, p. 106*

    I beg to differ. The format war just got a lot more interesting for those of us who hadn't yet invested in the hardware, and we will reap the benefits in the near future.
  6. Marko Berg

    **Official HTF HD Formats Ind./Retailer/Studio Support Thread-*SEE POST 3176, p. 106*

    I suppose I'd be pissed off about this news as well if I had invested in Blu-Ray hardware and now found out there will be limited support for the next 18 months (if true) at least. I also understand the anger of those that want a single format to succeed before getting on board. One camp has...
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