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The high-definition DVD era begins today with the U.S. launch of HD-DVD movie players and discs.
Don't expect much fanfare – only two players ($499 and $799 Toshiba models) and four movies are available.
And the arrival of a competing format known as Blu-ray is a little over a month away.
But there are positive signs for electronics makers and movie studios that HD-DVD or Blu-ray could eventually be a hit with consumers.
The biggest boost for the new formats will be that sales of high-definition televisions – a necessity to take full advantage of high-def movies – are booming.
The total number of HDTVs sold in the U.S. is expected to surpass standard television sales this year.
But no one expects HD-DVD or Blu-ray to be an overnight sensation.
The high-definition DVD era begins today with the U.S. launch of HD-DVD movie players and discs.Don't expect much fanfare – only two players ($499 and $799 Toshiba models) and four movies are available.
And the arrival of a competing format known as Blu-ray is a little over a month away.
But there are positive signs for electronics makers and movie studios that HD-DVD or Blu-ray could eventually be a hit with consumers.
The biggest boost for the new formats will be that sales of high-definition televisions – a necessity to take full advantage of high-def movies – are booming.
The total number of HDTVs sold in the U.S. is expected to surpass standard television sales this year.
But no one expects HD-DVD or Blu-ray to be an overnight sensation.
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