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The Format War: What's in a Name?

In order to have a copyright over their name Blu-Ray. Was Blu-Ray's name their biggest mistake in order to win the format war over HD-DVD? Google search introduces several charts showing the problems that arise with misspellings.

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Inasid6969d ago

Well I know just speaking with the average joe (my boss) the other day, he asks me, "What is Blu-ray?" I explained to him it was pretty much a High Defenition DVD with more storage space than it's rival (HD-DVD). I know there are more tech. difference, but I tried to put it in the most simplest terms in order for him to understand it.

I wouldn't be surprised if he was one of the many who searched under Blue-Ray.

Bathyj6969d ago

I hate the name HDDVD. Its 5 syllables. It doesn't roll off the tongue. Go into a shop or ring around to a few different places and ask

"Do you sell HDDVD? Do you sell HDDVD?"

It feels annoyinging. BluRay is ok cos its only 2. Like they say you should name your dog with a 2 syllable name cos they pick it up easier.

WilliamRLBaker6969d ago

Whats in a name? I certainly would rather have hd dvd cause that atleast tells me its dvd, most people i talk to have no idea what blu ray is but can atleast figure out what hd dvd is..

tomfoolery6969d ago (Edited 6969d ago )

could leave a lot of consumers unsure of what it's all about,and choose HD-DVD for its self explanatory title.
Then again when you have a marketing deity like Sony pushing
something,and pushing it with all of their promoting ability,who knows?
We need Edgar Cayce!!!(the 20th centurys greatest prophet, for those who don't know who he is). Maybe he would know which format to go with........if he wasn't dead!

dknight6969d ago

I agree.
You know what your getting from it's title.

Inasid6968d ago

Thanks for enlightening me, but I prefer Nostradamus. He's old school.

THAMMER1: I was thinking of the other blue pill..

THAMMER16969d ago (Edited 6969d ago )

She got frustrated in 2 min. and said just for get it. But she did make a funny joke about Blu Ray sounding like hemorrhoid medicine.

gooner6969d ago

lots of people i know got a ps3 because blu ray,even though they dont have a hdtv because blu ray is a dvd with more room and can show in hd.
hddvd tells u it will not matter unless you have a hdtv

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK33d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies

New report from Skillsearch found that 22% of those surveyed had been laid off within the past 12 months.

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Cockney36d ago

Well if that 44% left im sure there would be a lot less redundancies

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Stop Killing Games on the latest European Commission public hearing

It's a step forward for Stop Killing Games.

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