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NeuromancerWGDD'U · 10-14-2005, 11:27 PM

I've actually been convinced of Blu-Ray's survival, and of HD-DVD goin' the way of Beta (I originally believed that HD-DVD was the way to go). The protective layer required for the discs may be expensive (5 USD on a current DVD disc), but once it becomes more widespread the cost will plummet, plus it's real tough. Due to how close the data sits to the surface on Blu-Ray discs even a minor scratch can be fatal. To prove the protective quality of this coating they (don't ask me who "they" are, I can't remember) took a screwdriver and carved into the bottom of the disc "THIS DISC WORKS", then put it in a Blu-Ray drive, and it could actually read the data!

Blu-ray also has under development a disc with 8 layers. At 25 gigs per layer, that is certainly nothing to scoff at. Not to mention that Blu-Ray has a transfer rate of 36 mbps (actually, HD-DVD has the same transfer rate, I just thought it was really cool, and worthy of mention).

Despite the initially higher cost I believe that Blu-Ray will prevail. We certainly won't be sticking to regular ol' DVD much longer no matter which medium becomes the standard (or if both survive).

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NeuromancerWGDD'U Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I miss Oregon... Age: 19 Posts: 477	I've actually been convinced of Blu-Ray's survival, and of HD-DVD goin' the way of Beta (I originally believed that HD-DVD was the way to go). The protective layer required for the discs may be expensive (5 USD on a current DVD disc), but once it becomes more widespread the cost will plummet, plus it's real tough. Due to how close the data sits to the surface on Blu-Ray discs even a minor scratch can be fatal. To prove the protective quality of this coating they (don't ask me who "they" are, I can't remember) took a screwdriver and carved into the bottom of the disc "THIS DISC WORKS", then put it in a Blu-Ray drive, and it could actually read the data! Blu-ray also has under development a disc with 8 layers. At 25 gigs per layer, that is certainly nothing to scoff at. Not to mention that Blu-Ray has a transfer rate of 36 mbps (actually, HD-DVD has the same transfer rate, I just thought it was really cool, and worthy of mention). Despite the initially higher cost I believe that Blu-Ray will prevail. We certainly won't be sticking to regular ol' DVD much longer no matter which medium becomes the standard (or if both survive). __________________ My little machine: S423 Pentium 4 1.3Ghz, 4x256 16-bit RIMM RAM, 32MB TNT2 video card. I think it may be time to upgrade... The upgrade! My machine will soon be a 939 X2 4000+, 4x512 DDR400, and an 8600GTS.