Well, after researching several sites, it appears HD-DVD is supported by more companies than Blu-ray. I hope this isn't true as Blu-ray does seem like a better media from what I can tell (definitely from a storage amount standpoint: 50GB dual layer, 25GB single). However, I also read that supposedly HD-DVD is true HD whereas Blu-ray doesn't achieve true HD readings but very close...assuming one has a true HD TV as well as HD box.

I'm also posting a poll as to which format you intend to upgrade to once it is signficantly cheaper.

* * Added a fourth poll option: I don't know or haven't decided yet * *

Nice addition :-)

I prefer Blu-Ray just for storage capacity and the Blue color of media vs red for HD-DVD

I haven't decided yet. I'm still waiting for further developments

Yep, I voted "haven't decided yet" - we'll see when things change a bit, i.e. prices of drives etc.

You're waiting to see first scans here in the forum

There should be an option "whichever one is first made Fair Use", i.e. backupable.
..undesided..

YES!!!

@Geno - scans, moi?

ehm.. let me think.... YESSSS

It's a nice suggestion.
I'll add such an option if arif1979 agrees.

I think the number of poll options is currently enough.

Well, anyone choosing to wait til the media can be backed up can post in the thread, as myself and FidelC have done, I guess.

We should vote for the storage technology that is reliable with no degradation and with maximum durability that would hold our precious data safe forever

Got a crystal ball on you?

/me suggests Arachne to check where minaelromany comes from

pyramids still contains a lot of intormation after thousands of years

but what a burner it will be necessary to write data on stones

LOL@Arachne

Seriously though : don't you think that OD manufacturers should do some more effort to get durable storage discs that would realy end our problems ?

I myself have encountered numerous data loss from (HDDs , CDs and DVDs) and would realy like a solution
Is it realy hard for manufacturers to make a disc that is unbreakable , scratch proof and can hold data forever ?

Oh , maybe wishful thinking , but I like dreaming

Holographic?

Out of the available options I picked neither, but only because the fair use option was.. not an option.

Reloading Beta vs. VHs?

I chose Blu-ray because I already have the drive (Panasonic) and plenty of leftover BD-RE media from the reviews (thank to the senders).

I'm just sticking to DVD. I don't see the point of switching unless you have a HD TV.

I expect it to take quite a while until we know what we get so i stock dvdr media and wait

Not true at the moment.Keep in mind the following.
HD-DVD likes to list different devisions of the same parent companny as different compannies.
Also if you compare HD-DVD-R support list vs Blu Ray support list then blu ray still lists more compannies even if you don't pick out the different devisions.



Untrue again.

Maybe we should start a FAQ on HD-DVD and BLu RAY and all known errors and rumours that are out there.!

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Let's keep a mutually respectful tone in here, please!

Am I mistaken? I thought that HD-DVD was alot further ahead of Blu-ray in terms of ready to go. I have seen Blu-ray been pushed out ahead of time. It is trying, in my opinion, to beat HD-DVD to market. I think that this might cause problems if they have rushed it. Blu-ray is great technology but it leaves less room for error that HD-DVD.