hd dvd

[metropolis]

ive just got back from japan and saw a demo of a hd dvd playing next to an sd dvd player, the difference in pq was huge. it was playing on a 46 inch tosh flat panel. even when close up the picture was fab (thats when i got shouted at,i dont speak japanese but i think they said stop leaving nose prints on the screen). the only prob was the dvd they were showing,it looked like a promo from the greek tourist board. it was the same at the sony building, their "full hd" display showed a promo for las vegas on their blu ray recorder.

i was very tempted to part with 98000 yen but wasnt sure if it would play back home,and i would probably pick the wrong format knowing my luck. i dont have any tech specs as it was all in japanese,but regardless of format the future looks good

[gingerone]

That's good to know, just wish we could get our hands on the flaming things now!

[BenchyUK]

If the differnec is that HUGE then i don't mind parting with my money for one. Just need to see if Blue-Ray is much better