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The whole next-generation DVD format war between Sony’s Blu-ray and Toshiba’s HD DVD formats is like watching a Rocky film, you know its going to go the full 15 rounds, it’s a shame though the ending isn’t as predictable…!

It’s clear that the market isn’t big enough for two formats and that one format will die, however which is going to bite the dust first is a question no one can yet answer with any degree of certainty.

So in wade the hardware manufacturers with a solution that should sway a few more of those undecided. LG have announced the first dual-format high-definition player with the Super Multi Blue otherwise known as the BH100 — thank heaven for some common sense! Read more

In a clash of the titans Blu-ray and HD DVD are fighting for the illustrious crown of DVDs next generation format, a war which will be won or lost on the high streets.

But if Sony are to be believed the war never really got started and nor is likely to based on some very solid numbers from the month January.

The figures from the Sony camp show that sale of Blu-ray discs are outstripping HD DVD discs by two to one. Interestingly though HD DVD players are actually marginally out selling their Blu-ray counterparts, although the Sony camp isn’t likely to be worried with the planned European launch of the PS3. Read more