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Originally posted by Auditor_Kevin:
I don't buy into that whole "adult movies will determine the winner" model.
You're right. It won't matter, because Porn is on BOTH formats.

Vivid Video (they put out somewhere around 40% of all porn home videos) have selected Blue-Ray as their format of choice.

All the talk of Blue Ray not having porn came from the HD-DVD camp, and from 1 studio exec. that made the claim (incidently, HIS studio backs HD-DVD)...

In other words, it's all a bunch of BS crap.

So, no, porn isn't going to "win" the format war for either format, because it'll be available on BOTH.

As to which format is "better"? Here's the reasons why I think Blue-Ray will win the format war, over time:

1) PS3 gives it a sales edge.

2) ALL hollywood studios are putting out Blue-Ray movies, except Warner Bros. That's the only studio that's HD-DVD exclusive. Everybody else is either Blue-Ray exclusive, or dual format.

3) storage capacity for computers. Blue-Ray holds over 60% more than HD-DVD. If you're doing big backups, more storage space almost always wins. Look at the progression; data tapes to zip drives to CDs to DVDs. I know, there are others, but as far as removeable media goes, the one that gets used the most is almost always the one that has the most capacity. (Exception: DAMN YOU LS-120...!!!)

4) The major hardware & computer manufacturers, except Toshiba, back Blue-Ray or combo drives. Only Toshiba is putting out HD-DVD only. In that regard, it's like Sony of the 1970s. They refused to get on the VHS train, and push their own format alone. Good luck...

5) HD-DVD's ONLY real advantage is price. It's cheaper to produce a HD-DVD than a Blue-Ray. But here's the kicker: go to your local store, and look at the prices of the two. HD-DVD may be cheaper, but it's not the consumer that saves the money. Blue-Ray's and HD-DVD's cost the same at the retail store. So where's the motivation for HD-DVD, after you buy the player? None.