HD-DVD vs. DVD
by: Alex Hastings
Humans have been constantly improving upon technology, questing to make lives easier or more convenient. The radio gave way to the television; the cassette tape gave way to the CD, which is in the process of giving way to the MP3/iPod players. The VHS gave way to the DVD, and just as the plain TV is giving way to HDTV so is the plain DVD looking to give way to HD DVD.
HD DVD stands for High Definition Digital Versatile Disc. HD DVDs have six times the picture resolution of regular DVDs and basically has better audio, more interactive features and bonus content. Normal DVDs hold up to two hours of standard definition video and HD DVDs will hold up to forty-eight hours of video. DVDs will work on HD DVD players, which will also play audio CDs. However, these amazing new players are just a little costly; nearly $500 dollars to be exact. DVD players cost between forty and 400 dollars, depending on how many extra feature the buyer is willing to pay for. The actual DVDs cost roughly twenty dollars while HD DVDs cost about thirty dollars.
It seems clear that as the technology improves, the more entertainment companies will be able to make of these new DVDs and players and for less. The cost will go down and HD DVDs will become common household appliances.