I’ve been struggling to understand why people are still buying HD DVD. The whole idea of choosing the HD DVD format over Blu-ray makes absolutely no sense to me. When has it been the smart thing to buy a product that has weaker technology and two, has less support behind it? It’s never been the smart thing. So what’s motivating these consumers to buy HD DVD?
The first conclusion I came to was that most are just misinformed and aren’t aware of other choices. I’ve heard countless stories of store employees outright lying by painting HD DVD out as some kind of Godsend, while bashing Blu-ray to no end and suggesting that they choose an HD DVD. Also, they might be gravitating towards HD DVD, because of the name. Seeing the “DVD" in HD DVD, gives a comfortable feeling, because we’ve all come to know and understand the “DVD" format.
The second explanation was that people are choosing other formats because they know Sony’s behind Blu-ray and don’t want to support it, even though the BDA’s (Blu-ray Disc Association) comprised of other companies besides Sony. Most sensible people aren’t stupid enough to refuse to buy a better product over a brand name, but there are obviously a few of them out there, since we’re still seeing HD DVD sell.
The ones buying HD DVD don’t understand the damage they're doing to the movie industry. By buying HD DVD, you’re doing nothing but splitting the movie industry down the middle and prolonging the inevitable and that isn’t good for anyone. Really, HD DVD buyers are being duped and filling the pockets of greedy movie studios like Warner Bros, who are trying to leech off of both the Blu-ray market and the HD DVD market. Because of you, they get to stay neutral and double dip, while we’re left angry over the fact that our favorite movie is on the other format. So, to answer the question of “Why are some people still buying HD DVD?", it’s due to consumers being misinformed and sheer ignorance.
» left by Hayden from Raleigh, NC (1 year 36 days ago.)
uh, no. The answer you put leaves me thinking that your severely misinformed. The majority of people are still buying HD DVDs simply because it's cheaper. Most people don't want to spend the money to buy a Blu-Ray-compatible player, and THEN buy the disk for it; if you can even find it. Why do that when you can simply just buy the dvd for the player you already have? i have no doubt that people dislike sony, so they dont buy things from sony...which, to a degree, is really dumb. So, in my opinion, the real reason to "why are some people still buying HD DVDs?" is simple: It's cheaper in the long run and more convienent. Respond to this comment
» left by Joe from America (1 year 24 days ago.)
Cheap belongs in Eastern Europe! Ble-Ray is the future! Why won't people hurry up and UPGRADE and EVOLVE so I can watch Aliens on Blu-Ray?! If you don't have and HDTV or Blu-Ray YET, then you're a dinosaur! AN EXTINCT DINOSAUR! If you can't afford it, why are you watching movies?!?!?! Respond to this comment
» left by yellowoctopus from washington, dc (189 days 15 hours ago.)
Apparently Justin Cox is way ahead of his time, given the fact that HD-DVD is no longer relevant. Is he some sort of prophet? Respond to this comment
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