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Disney approves 51GB HD DVD

Disney approves 51GB HD DVD.
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By Henning Molbaek
 FIRST ONLINE Nov 20, 2007
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Disney and other members of the DVD Forum has approved a 51GB version of the HD DVD disc format.

The reason this even makes news is because of the ongoing format war. As you know, in war, every little change in each camp is interesting because it might indicate a change in stance.

Normally Blu-ray supporters (That are not neutral) do not cast a vote when the DVD Forum approves or suggest new specifications to its HD DVD format. The interesting part is that Disney (a strong Blu-ray supporter) voted for the twin and 51GB triple layer HD DVD discs at a comity meeting in September.

Many speculates that this change of interest from Disney may indicate that the studio is starting to show feelings for HD DVD. Perhaps, just in case, if Blu-ray doesn't make it to the finish line.

In the end it may be of no importance and it probably isn't but as said in a war you never know.

Lastly, we are currently talking with the DVD Forum to get more details on the new formats so stay tuned for that one.

Source: DVD Forum report from the meeting.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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It's interesting but I doubt it means anything at all...
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Sounds promising.... but no HD DVD players support triple-layer discs!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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While it is not likely it has not been concluded that triple layer discs don't play in current players.

They are testing this at the moment.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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And you can bet that Disney is keeping their HD DVD option open should ther BD plans fail.

I don't know where I saw this, and I not trying to start a rumor, but I do recall reading on some forum a while back that there was a Gen 1 player on display (at a show maybe?) playing a prototype 51g disk. (???) Doubtful, but 'ya never know.

Steve
[Post edited by StevePro on Nov 20, 2007]
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Wouldn't they have to test these 51GB disks on current HD DVD players BEFORE approving it? How else would they approve something without seeing first hand that it actually works?
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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I'm gathering all the information I can right now for a news piece. I'm trying to establish contact to the DVD Forum and HD DVD representatives and ask them several questions about the new HD DVD discs.

Stay tuned.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Hopefully it will just require a firmware update. That would be the best move for everyone.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Quote:
Wouldn't they have to test these 51GB disks on current HD DVD players BEFORE approving it? How else would they approve something without seeing first hand that it actually works?


Good point man. They wouldn't know if it would work without trying it? And if no players currently play it they'd not know if they work. It would be good if they released these discs, would give Blu Rays 'more storage' argument a swift kick to the teeth.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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I thought the HD-DVD spec was finished?
I thought 30gb was supposed to be enough and 50gb is overkill?
You still wont get the video bitrates blu-ray offers, though.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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My thinking exactly. Just WHAT are they going to use those 51g disks for anyway? 2 or 3 movies on one disk? Useless extras? Useless games like on the DisneyBD releases? Etc, etc...

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