Warner Bros files patent for hybrid Blu-ray/HD-DVD disc
Posted by Some Guy at 7:15pm on Mon Sep 25th 2006
Warner Bros has filed a patent for a new type of hybrid disc that would work in both Blu-ray and HD-DVD players. This is a simliar concept to the often-rumored but never-confirmed hybrid players from the likes of LG and other manufacturers, that would play both Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs.Considering the current situation of the HD movie market, this may be considered "neat" and/or "cool" by some HD fanatics. But remember that the studios have dug this hole themselves, and I'm finding it very humorous to watch them scramble to get out of it. If they had been patient and reasonable (can you imagine? ha!), only one format would exist, and it would probably be selling a lot better than the dismal pathetic failures that we know as Blu-ray and HD-DVD. While I obviously advocate that you join me in giving the studios the finger, I won't deny that the HD movie market would be a LOT more tempting if there wasn't a 50% chance that you were throwing your money right down the toilet.
I have been considering buying a PlayStation 3 game console when it comes out but now I hear Sony may be adding a Blu-Ray drive to the console -- to help speed nthe adoption of Blu-Ray Players.
I do not want to be an early adopter for a format that has not even become a standard yet and has ridiculous DRM limitations. I have read about the DRM restrictions in BluRay and HD DVD I don't want to see analog video being disposed of although I do like the idea of upgrading to digital video both should remain available. Do you think it would be safe to buy a PS3 when it comes out?
I have never bought a PlayStation system before but have become keen on buying one eventually. I don't want to buy BluRay hardware or devices that have DRM restrictions but I am interested in the gaming capabilities of PS3. Any suggestions?