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?

[pandamonium]

GOSH why doesnt someone just pick the better one and change every like 10 years cause i was totally fine with the DVD it took me long enough to buy one. then buying another kind is just madness. They really shouldnt have to have different formats for media. everybody should just stick to one and if time permits then change it to a new format.. I REALLY HATE UMDs. like really cause i go to best buy and the pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger, there are so many unbought UMD movies maybe once or twice a week but who seriously buy them. That is such a waste of money..... but in my opinion HD DVD should win.