Yes, their timing isn't ... er ... wonderful, but HD DVD still is not dead. It's merely has "just a flesh wound". :) But depending on the cost, this could still be a way to keep HD DVD alive in the data realm. From what I've seen, a 25 GB Blu-ray disk runs about $25, about $1 per GB. If Verbatim can run with a better price than that, say $10 for 15 GB, that could make HD DVD a more viable alternative to BD for data storage. Yes, it's still more expensive than four DVD-Rs, but it's far more convenient to back up on one disc than having to back up onto four DVD-Rs.
Of course, as was mentioned already, I have yet to see an HD DVD writer, although there seem to be quite a number of BD writers. If Toshiba can get their asses in gear and get more HD DVD writers out there at an affordable price, then it's very possible to say rumors of HD DVD's death (at least with respect to data storage) is greatly exaggerated.
By the same token, why spend $25 for a 25 GB Blu-ray disc when $3 worth of DVD+R DL will do the same thing? Obviously *someone* is out there buying Blu-ray burners and discs, so they apparently put a value on $1 per GB for Blu-ray discs. Just because you don't see the value in it doesn't mean that no one else does.
I know you're being sarcastic but seriously I wouldn't mind picking one up and keeping it sealed until it goes down as a piece of history like Betamax then I can brag to my friends about having one.
@Rob Some people like myself are anxiously looking @ blu ray burner and media because we have A LOT of stuff on our comp that we want to burn, and its almost worth while to spend the extra dollars for a disc. For example, i have the simpsons seasons 1-18 on my comp, and its about 48 GB. I'd love to get that all on one 50 gb blu ray disc when they come out, or 2 15 gb blu ray discs (and no, they're not as expensive as you said...$12 bucks for verbatim through newegg) rather than 6 DL DVDs or 10 standard DVDs. It makes the whole archiving process a hell of a lot easier.
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What lovely timing Verbatim, I predict massive sales.
Yes, their timing isn't ... er ... wonderful, but HD DVD still is not dead. It's merely has "just a flesh wound". :) But depending on the cost, this could still be a way to keep HD DVD alive in the data realm. From what I've seen, a 25 GB Blu-ray disk runs about $25, about $1 per GB. If Verbatim can run with a better price than that, say $10 for 15 GB, that could make HD DVD a more viable alternative to BD for data storage. Yes, it's still more expensive than four DVD-Rs, but it's far more convenient to back up on one disc than having to back up onto four DVD-Rs.
Of course, as was mentioned already, I have yet to see an HD DVD writer, although there seem to be quite a number of BD writers. If Toshiba can get their asses in gear and get more HD DVD writers out there at an affordable price, then it's very possible to say rumors of HD DVD's death (at least with respect to data storage) is greatly exaggerated.
Why would you pay $10 for a 15gigs disc, when it costs you $2 for 17gigs with two DVD+R DL? And Verbatim makes the most reliable media too.
By the same token, why spend $25 for a 25 GB Blu-ray disc when $3 worth of DVD+R DL will do the same thing? Obviously *someone* is out there buying Blu-ray burners and discs, so they apparently put a value on $1 per GB for Blu-ray discs. Just because you don't see the value in it doesn't mean that no one else does.
I know you're being sarcastic but seriously I wouldn't mind picking one up and keeping it sealed until it goes down as a piece of history like Betamax then I can brag to my friends about having one.
@Rob
Some people like myself are anxiously looking @ blu ray burner and media because we have A LOT of stuff on our comp that we want to burn, and its almost worth while to spend the extra dollars for a disc. For example, i have the simpsons seasons 1-18 on my comp, and its about 48 GB. I'd love to get that all on one 50 gb blu ray disc when they come out, or 2 15 gb blu ray discs (and no, they're not as expensive as you said...$12 bucks for verbatim through newegg) rather than 6 DL DVDs or 10 standard DVDs. It makes the whole archiving process a hell of a lot easier.