Two major video rental chains, Video Ezy and Blockbuster, have announced a partnership with Sony designed to educate customers about the Blu-ray format.

Cost questions dog Blu-ray DVD's lead

The battle for the future of DVD manufacturing is by no means over, but the more costly runner has the backing.

High-cost gear hobbled by high-def ignorance, survey finds

A new survey has found that two-thirds of high-definition-capable TV owners lack an HDTV set-top box and half of consumers mistakenly believe that DVDs already offer HD video. Vendors, David Braue explains, have their work cut out for them in educating the public about the new technology.

Best Buy kicks HD DVD while it's down

Starting next month, US retail chain Best Buy says it will prominently display Blu-ray players and discs in its stores and recommend the format over rival HD DVD.

High-def buyers face upgrade headaches

Australians may be snapping up high definition (HD) capable equipment, but movie studios and technology vendors face a potential public relations disaster if they can't help consumers avoid compatibility problems that could potentially force consumers to repurchase equipment down the road.

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