HD DVD

HD DVD is an abbreviation for High definition DVD. It is a high-density optical disc format that stores data and high-definition video. HD DVD is just like a DVD, except that it has a larger capacity. With large screen format displays so widely used, HD DVDs are the ideal medium for high quality high definition content.

When you buy HD DVDs you will need HD DVD players. While you can play your old DVDs on an HD DVD player, you cannot play HD DVDs on your old DVD player. Toshiba HD DVD players can read both DVDs and HD DVDs and, of course, CDs also.

Many websites feature HD DVD movie reviews, as these are the current viewing trend. Many studios now release HD DVD movies for its superior picture quality and higher storage capacity. The latest DVD technology is the Xbox 360 HD DVD player that has fans in its grip. Not only is Xbox 360 HD DVD affordable, Xbox HD DVD is flexible too, giving its users a great home theater experience that is ahead of any other broadcast.

If you look at HD DVD reviews, you will find that the DVD Forum recognizes HD DVD as the only format of the future. The DVD Forum comprises of 230 companies involved in the development and definition of DVD formats. These companies are from the music, movie and computer industry. Toshiba maintains the forum. In January 2007, the Toshiba HD DVD burner was launched for desktop PCs. This is a first, and has been welcomed. Toshiba also introduced the first HD DVD writer for notebook PCs.

HD DVD has been named the successor to DVD technology. The next big thing is HD DVD vs. BLU RAY as technology races ahead. HD DVD uses blue lasers and a single side HD DVD can store thrice as much as DVDs – about 15 GB. Blu ray discs store something like 25 GB. While Blu ray is more expensive, its storage capacity is more.

With HDTV becoming so common and affordable, it is hardly surprising to see HD DVD recorders from big names like Toshiba, Samsung and Sony. Toshiba made the first ever HD DVD recorder with a 1 TB disk, High definition TV tuners and 1080p capable HDMI. It records to both HD DVD-R single-layer and dual-layer discs. The device is packed with all the necessary video and audio jacks and supports a variety of codecs. Samsung offers a Blu ray HD DVD recorder device. Sony also makes Blu ray HD DVD recorders since the last few years.