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DVD to HD DVD isn't as big a leap as VHS to DVD was.
DVD is good enough for most people, those with huge TV's won't care about the high cost.
DVD is only 12 years old. Most people didn't adopt the format until the prices dropped to £100 or so.
Also, DVD was a rarity in terms of cross format collaboration. There were two formats planned, but both sides united and created DVD.
The strength of DVD means HD formats will have a rocky ride until one HD format dies out.
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Price certainly is king
DVD to HD DVD isn't as big a leap as VHS to DVD was.
DVD is good enough for most people, those with huge TV's won't care about the high cost.
DVD is only 12 years old. Most people didn't adopt the format until the prices dropped to £100 or so.
Also, DVD was a rarity in terms of cross format collaboration. There were two formats planned, but both sides united and created DVD.
The strength of DVD means HD formats will have a rocky ride until one HD format dies out.