I just read the news that Toshiba is ceasing their HD-DVD disc format because they are losing market share against Sony Blu-ray. So, is this going to be the end of the HD format war?
I don't understand why in the first place these 2 companies cannot come into compromise to settle this before launching their individual formats? There are many victims in this war, for example microsoft xbox 360 HD-DVD player.
Other victims will be Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios and Dreamworks. I pity those ppl who paid RM2k-3k for a HD-DVD player. Those people, who bought HD-DVD discs can keep it for the museum and show it to your kids or grand kids. ;)
So, ladies and gentlemen, the moral of this story is, don't buy new tech with no standardisation of formats. Either one party will suffer!
Another lesson to learn is the word 'Economies of Scale - a decrease in cost as supply increases'. For a good example is the HDTV LCD/Plasma TVs. 2-3 years ago, a 42 inch LCD TV cost more than RM10k. Now? RM5k already can get one. This applies to Blu-Ray players which is cost about RM3-4k now. Look back at DVD players in the 90s......nostalgia.....
Let other people be the victim of the new techs and I will enjoy it the economies of scale when more people are buying it and the price will drop. Having said that, sometimes, the tech crave is too much to handle....if you know what I mean...hehehh.... ;)
