avoiding both HD-DVD and BluRay? Options

[*kryogenix*]

I plan on avoiding both HD-DVD and BluRay, at least until there is a definitive winner and prices are much more reasonable.

My parents seem to always get burned by this. When I was younger, we found their wedding tape, but it was in BETAMAX. We know VHS won.

Later, we bought a LaserDisc player when it was still cutting edge. We know how that turned out.

If I recall correctly, we didn't buy a DVD player until like 2002. At the moment, we have a modest DVD collection. And now we're on the verge of a next gen format.

I just don't see the need to upgrade. When I was growing up, VHS quality was just fine. Later on, VCD quality was great as well. DVD was even better. But I just don't see the use in spending thousands on an HDTV (though I think we're planning on buying one anyway since our 36 inch TV just conked out) as well as however much a new player and library will cost.

What do you guys think?

[ThunderEvermore]

I think alot of people think that HD is this big monster getting ready to take over the world.

The reality is that its not that prevelant right now, and it wont be a standard for a long time.

As for HD-DVD or BluRay? I wouldnt plan on buying one unless the price dropped below 100$ which will be quite a long time. Considering everything is made in DVD form right now, theres no need for anything else.