More news about the ever ongoing fight for the next generation DVD format. This time Orlando sentinel have a news story about the deadline nearing for an unified format.
"A fight over the next generation of DVDs appears inevitable as manufacturers of rival technologies near a self-imposed deadline without agreeing on how to merge their designs into a single standard.
Although some executives hold out hope that a last-minute compromise can be reached, many analysts are skeptical that the two camps -- led by Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. -- can reach a deal that would allow them to jointly roll out new, high-definition DVD players and movies by Christmas.
The impasse recalls the battle 20 years ago between VHS and Betamax for dominance in the fledgling home-videotape market."