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HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: who cares?

Since its 1997 debut, the DVD format has gone on to become perhaps the biggest success in the history of home theatre and consumer electronics. But will the current king of the video hill still be number one by the time it hits its 10th birthday?

Blu-ray, HD DVD players: clunky, unimpressive

Amid the glitz and ultra-cutting-edge high-tech gadgets spread over what seemed like the 30 or 40 square kilometres of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, if you wanted to find a 1980s-era VCR, there were two places to look: The Blu-ray and HD DVD exhibits.

Blu-ray burns for interactive content

Flashy features could tempt consumers--and that tempts Hollywood, which could help Blu-ray beat out a rival technology.

Forrester: Blu-ray winning drawn-out format war

Sony's Blu-ray format for next-generation DVD drives will win over Toshiba's rival HD DVD format, analyst firm Forrester predicted on Wednesday - but it won't be a quick victory.

False starts in race to future of DVDs

The number of Blu-ray and HD DVD players and discs remains stubbornly minuscule. Should consumers pay any attention at all?

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?