I suggest that anyone who is considering buying either format get more familiar with HDCP (High Definition Content Protection.) With this copy protection scheme, you cannot play HD-DVD or Blu Ray discs on your HD TV or projector unless it has both HDMI and HDCP. If you attempt to connect using the component video out, you will get a downconverted regular DVD signal. Not sure how many discs are currently being sold with HDCP on them. Think about what this means, though... now you've got to buy a new TV/projector and a new home theatre receiver as well. It'll take a looooooooooong time for either format to catch on with this sort of adoption costs.
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