HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray
The latest types of media formats to be introduced to the high definition market are HD-DVD and Blu-ray. Both offer exceptionally stunning picture quality and high-density storage capacity. To help you make a smart investment decision, we have put together this convenient chart comparing HD-DVD and Blu-ray.
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HD- DVD |
Blu-ray |
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Maximum native resolutions |
720p, 1080i |
720p, 1080i, 1080p. |
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Maximum image constrained resolutions |
960 x 540 |
960 x 540 |
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Disc capacity |
15GB (single layer)
30GB (dual layer)
45GB (prototype triple layer) |
25GB (single layer)
50GB (dual layer)
100GB (prototype triple layer) |
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Movie price |
$20 - $28 |
$20 - $28 |
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Compatible video game consoles |
Xbox 360 (with add-on player) |
PlayStation 3 |
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Player price |
$499+ |
$599 - $1,000 |
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Film studio support |
Paramount/Dreamworks, Universal, |
Sony Pictures, MG, Columbia TriStar, Disney, Touchstone, Miramax, Warner Bros. New Line Cinema, HBO |
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Data transfer rate |
36.5Mbps (1x)
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36Mbps (1x)
72Mbps (2x)
54Mbps (video BD-ROM) |
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Laser wavelength |
405nm |
405nm |
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Video compression |
MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC
VC-1 |
MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC
VC-1 |
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Error correction |
PI=RS (182,172,11)
PO=RS (208,192,1 |
LDC = RS(248,216,33)
BIS = RS(62,30,33) |
For more information on HD-DVD and Blu-ray players, feel free to contact us. Our representatives are happy to share their knowledge and can help you make the right entertainment media choice.
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