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BrianK wrote: @Hammer Quote: Windows Vista SP2 comes with "support for burning Blu-ray data discs” . Sure. But, I'm not quite sure what this has to do with a console that doesn't play Blu-Ray yet has HD downloadable movies that cover the opportunity if you want to use your console for HD content? I think it doubtful that Microsoft will make a Blu-Ray player that connects to the 360 like the HD DVD connector did. Actually, Toshiba (I think I have the company right) has shown HD movies on memory cards. That might be another avenue for Microsoft to leverage for HD movies. Why buy a Blu-Ray when one could buy a thumbnail chip with the same content? Also why build a drive when a USB port and $10 reader would do. I doubt MS is considering this option this generation but I wouldn't be surprised if it's supportable on a future console, simply because it's so new.

CES '09 shows 100 HD Movies on a Stamp-Sized Chip.

"The SD Association is labeling the new format as "SDXC," and according to the organization, the spec will be released in Q1 2009. The big deal with this new format is that it increases current storage capacities of 32 GB up to a whopping 2 TB. The format also increases SD interface read/write speeds up to 104 MB per second. Beyond that, the SD Association is shooting for 300 MB per second."

Refer to http://www.tomshardware.com/news/sd-hd-movies,6796.html

Blu-Ray ROM would almost come-free with DVD-RW in new PCs. About $64 USD OEM Blu-Ray ROM+ DVD-RW (for laptops).

Last edited by Hammer on 21-May-2009 at 11:06 AM.

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