A few observations FWTW:
1. Unsound: "Video monitors/projectors that can accept these signals are still rare." I don't know exactly what 'rare' is, but about every TV sold in the last several years will indeed accept hi-def signals.
2. Based on my readings in several magazines, it'll be 2nd quarter of '06 before players or discs in either of the HD formats will be available in the US.
3. GOOD NEWS--Samsung (I believe it was) has already announced a player that will play BOTH HD-DVD formats. I have a vague recollection that its US RR was projected at around $1K. It'd be the best of all worlds if it'll play DVD-As and SACDs, too.
One thing's for sure in my alleged mind--I'm buying NO HD-DVD player that won't play both. Too bad Sony, which has the most to lose in royalty income if BluRay isn't succesful, wouldn't compromise to create a single format. Personally, I perceive Sony as the Micro$oft of the consumer-electronics business, and I hope they fail at this market.
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1. Unsound: "Video monitors/projectors that can accept these signals are still rare." I don't know exactly what 'rare' is, but about every TV sold in the last several years will indeed accept hi-def signals.
2. Based on my readings in several magazines, it'll be 2nd quarter of '06 before players or discs in either of the HD formats will be available in the US.
3. GOOD NEWS--Samsung (I believe it was) has already announced a player that will play BOTH HD-DVD formats. I have a vague recollection that its US RR was projected at around $1K. It'd be the best of all worlds if it'll play DVD-As and SACDs, too.
One thing's for sure in my alleged mind--I'm buying NO HD-DVD player that won't play both. Too bad Sony, which has the most to lose in royalty income if BluRay isn't succesful, wouldn't compromise to create a single format. Personally, I perceive Sony as the Micro$oft of the consumer-electronics business, and I hope they fail at this market.
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