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Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: I don't care who wins!

The protagonists and their immediate families aside, does anyone really give a darn?

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  • All eyes on new DVD format war

    With hardware manufacturers and movie studios dividing into the Blu-ray or HD-DVD camp, it is likely consumers will be hesitant to purchase players of either format until the dust settles.

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  • Microsoft in Sony talks about Blu-ray

    Following its brief campaign to support the doomed HD-DVD format, Microsoft has now apparently entered into talks with Sony to bring Blu-ray disc technology to the Xbox 360.

  • Toshiba to announce "war is over"

    With an announcement from Toshiba imminent, the next-gen movie format war is almost at an end, with HD-DVD falling to its Sony-boosted rival, Blu-ray.

  • FAQ: What's next in HD video fracas?

    HD DVD isn't dead, at least not quite. That leaves many options and potentially expensive mistakes for consumers.

  • JB Hi-Fi to stock HD DVDs in-store

    After nine months, major retailer JB Hi-Fi has reversed its decision to exclusively stock Blu-ray products in-store, opening the floor for HD DVD players and titles.

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