In the race to determine the next big DVD standard, HD DVD appears to be winning.
Jack Schofield at the Guardian Unlimited Technology Blog passes along a report that HD DVD players will be available in March at prices as low as $500. At a press event, last night, I talked with a Panasonic rep who was working at the Blu-ray booth. He said Blu-ray hardware would be available sometime in the summer, and a Blu-ray spokesperson said she was doubtful we’d be able to see hardware before mid-July.
The Blu-ray picture sure did look good, though!
Update: More details at Ed Bott’s Media Central.
Ed Bott 