Blu-ray vs. HD DVD (an in depth analysis)

RaidenWoW · 01-12-08, 02:45 AM

Blu-ray Codecs
MPEG2 157(titles) 35.60 %
AVC 162(titles) 36.73 %
VC-1 122(titles) 27.66 %

HD DVD Codecs
Codecs
MPEG2 11(titles) 3.19 %
AVC 35(titles) 10.14 %
VC-1 299(titles) 86.67 %

HD DVD has the most VC-1 titles, and the highest majority of VC-1 titles. The rumor that most of the Blu-ray discs use VC-1 as a primary compression is false.
HD DVD's argument is true. They do use VC-1 more.

Blu-ray Exclusives
Exclusive 284(titles) 62.56 %
Not Exclusive 170(titles) 37.44 %

HD DVD Exclusives
Exclusive 220(titles) 56.41 %
Not Exclusive 170(titles) 43.59 %

Blu-ray wins in this round as for exclusives.

Sources:
http://www.blu-raystats.com/
http://www.hddvdstats.com/

Moderators feel free to delete this topic if you wish. I just wanted to let people know some tidbits.

Gaco · 01-12-08, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaidenWoW

Blu-ray Codecs
MPEG2 157(titles) 35.60 %
AVC 162(titles) 36.73 %
VC-1 122(titles) 27.66 %

HD DVD Codecs
Codecs
MPEG2 11(titles) 3.19 %
AVC 35(titles) 10.14 %
VC-1 299(titles) 86.67 %

HD DVD has the most VC-1 titles, and the highest majority of VC-1 titles. The rumor that most of the Blu-ray discs use VC-1 as a primary compression is false.
HD DVD's argument is true. They do use VC-1 more.

Blu-ray Exclusives
Exclusive 284(titles) 62.56 %
Not Exclusive 170(titles) 37.44 %

HD DVD Exclusives
Exclusive 220(titles) 56.41 %
Not Exclusive 170(titles) 43.59 %

Blu-ray wins in this round as for exclusives.

Sources:
http://www.blu-raystats.com/
http://www.hddvdstats.com/

Moderators feel free to delete this topic if you wish. I just wanted to let people know some tidbits.

Why is this still interesting now the format war is bascially over?

Anyway you should probably add in some perspective to these numbers. MPEG2 codecs have been steadily decreasing while both AVC (the best codec IMO) and VC-1 (second best) have been steadily rising the past year. Anyway where have you heard that rumor? I've never heard it anywhere and I've been reading a lot of HD DVD and Blu-ray the past months.

And why not throw in the stats about audio codecs where Blu-ray have the clear advantage?

six_storm · 01-12-08, 09:25 AM

I hate to say it, but just IMO, BR has the better exclusive titles.

Gaco · 01-12-08, 09:36 AM

(btw I wouldn't call comparing a few numbers for "an in depth analysis

)

**mullet** · 01-12-08, 10:13 AM

Yet another reason I chose HD-DVD, If or when Sony wins I will buy every HD DVD I can get my hands on thats on sale or BOGO. I can't for the life of me understand why sony as they preach how they say "we know what the customer want" doesn't use the VC1 only for all of there movies.

six_storm · 01-12-08, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullet

Yet another reason I chose HD-DVD, If or when Sony wins I will buy every HD DVD I can get my hands on thats on sale or BOGO. I can't for the life of me understand why sony as they preach how they say "we know what the customer want" doesn't use the VC1 only for all of there movies.

I don't wanna sound smart or anything, but what happens when you have your HD-DVD player, 100 movies and then HD-DVD dies? What happens when they stop making HD-DVDs? Do you still say that your money was well invested? This is why I wanted to wait it out, hopefully if BR wins, then it will be around for more than just 3 years.

**mullet** · 01-12-08, 10:22 AM

Dual format player.

evilchris · 01-12-08, 11:48 AM

Consumer electronics aren't an investment. I got my money's worth out of my players long ago.

Lyme · 01-12-08, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaco

(btw I wouldn't call comparing a few numbers for "an in depth analysis

)

I wouldn't even call it a analysis. All he is doing is comparing some numbers, and doesn't do a good job at it. This is what you get for a lack of any formal or informal training in the field.

ViN86 · 01-12-08, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaco

(btw I wouldn't call comparing a few numbers for "an in depth analysis

)

i hope he ****s on one of your threads some day.

Gaco · 01-12-08, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViN86

i hope he ****s on one of your threads some day.

Well do you think it's an indepth analysis? I'm not trying to offend him, just speaking my mind. You are obviously trying to offend, though I couldn't care less of that aweful attempt

evilchris · 01-12-08, 12:20 PM

01-12-08, 02:45 AM	#1
RaidenWoW ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 737	Blu-ray vs. HD DVD (an in depth analysis) Blu-ray Codecs MPEG2 157(titles) 35.60 % AVC 162(titles) 36.73 % VC-1 122(titles) 27.66 % HD DVD Codecs Codecs MPEG2 11(titles) 3.19 % AVC 35(titles) 10.14 % VC-1 299(titles) 86.67 % HD DVD has the most VC-1 titles, and the highest majority of VC-1 titles. The rumor that most of the Blu-ray discs use VC-1 as a primary compression is false. HD DVD's argument is true. They do use VC-1 more. Blu-ray Exclusives Exclusive 284(titles) 62.56 % Not Exclusive 170(titles) 37.44 % HD DVD Exclusives Exclusive 220(titles) 56.41 % Not Exclusive 170(titles) 43.59 % Blu-ray wins in this round as for exclusives. Sources: http://www.blu-raystats.com/ http://www.hddvdstats.com/ Moderators feel free to delete this topic if you wish. I just wanted to let people know some tidbits. __________________ ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ [/eVGA 8800GTS 640mb OC630mhz eVGA 8800GTS G92 eVGA 9800GTX G92] Gigabyte Radeon 6870 \| Q6600 @ 2.92ghz Zalman 9700 45c-55c \| Crucial M4 64g \| eVga 790i Ultra [/Asus Striker Extreme]

01-12-08, 09:25 AM	#3
six_storm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 11,575	Re: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD (an in depth analysis) I hate to say it, but just IMO, BR has the better exclusive titles.

01-12-08, 09:36 AM	#4
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01-12-08, 10:22 AM	#7
mullet Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,992	Re: Blu-ray vs. HD DVD (an in depth analysis) Dual format player. __________________ • LIAN-LI PC-A70B • ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA (0701) • i7-3770k + NOCTUA\|NH-D14 • Intel 520 240GB SSD • G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600 • • EVGA GeForce GTX 680 • PCP&C 750 Quad • ASUS 12x BD-ROM • DELL U2412M E-IPS • Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1 • Logitech Z5500 5.1 •

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