Microsoft, Intel back HD DVD over Blu-ray

raitchison writes "Reuters is reporting that after months of sitting on the fence in the battle over what will replace the venerable DVD that Microsoft and Intel have thrown their weight behind Toshiba's HD DVD over the Sony's Blu-ray. Better compatibility with existing DVD technology as well as lower cost were cited as reasons to back HD DVD. While this is undoubtedly a significant blow for Sony in their efforts to establish Blu-ray as the next standard it's not likely to be the end of Blu-ray."

And now for the really important question...

[BladeMelbourne]

So when can I buy HD DVD pr0n?

Re:And now for the really important question...

[Anonymous Coward]

So when can I buy HD DVD pr0n?

Cue "Blew Ray" jokes...

Interesting dichotomy

[Equuleus42]

So Apple is supporting Blu-Ray, while Intel is supporting HD-DVD. Discuss!

Sony's power...

[Anonymous Coward]

Don't forget their power in the consumer electronics arena!!!

If they want, they can just dig their heels in and stick with Blu-Ray...

I mean, look what happened when they wanted the world to use Betamax, they...

er..

When are the HD-DVD players going on sale??

Thus the Slashdot crowd...

[HerculesMO]

Can firmly support BLURAY.

We may not always be 100% sure in our positions, but we are 100% sure they are the opposite of Microsoft's :)

Who cares?

[Anonymous Coward]

Either way, I'll have to buy the White Album again.

Re:XBox vs the PS3?

[aneurysm36]

exactly. unfortunately, BOTH formats are going to win because, as with recordable DVD formats, we're all going to have to wait for combo drives that support all formats. all the companies get their licensing fees and we, the consumers, get boned. its cool, im used to it.