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Discuss: HD-DVD or Blu-ray? Doesn't matter says Gates
Posted: 11 months ago

I have always said this, if you don't have to have CD's hanging around why you want DVD's (or Bluray) discs.

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i think people worry about having the next Betamax player. what if Blu ray wins? will the 360 HD player be worthless?

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One thing about the 360 is that Microsoft could create an external drive that could play Blu-ray.  Downloadable moves is one way that Microsoft has found to keep collecting money with each rental.  DVD vending machines may take some of the download market though.  I can visit a machine and rent a new release for $1.  

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But is it HD ?

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no

HD DVD or Blu rays are almost impossible to rent

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I can rent Blu-ray at my local Blockbuster, and you can get HD-DVD from their website. Good Selection too.

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oh, didnt know that!

I use a 108i upconverter anyway, and am pleased enough with the quality

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