According to reports today, Samsung has announced it will bridge the gap between two rival next-generation DVD formats by building a machine that is compatible with both. Sony, the leading backer of the Blu-ray high-definition DVD format, and Toshiba, the leading backer of rival HD-DVD, have been going head-to-head for more than three years over which format should prevail. Samsung said its machine will be released next year if the two sides don’t come to an agreement on a standard.
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Samsung Avoids Battle, Plans Dual-Format DVD Player
Posted by: Susan B. Shor September 7, 2005 10:15 AMAccording to reports today, Samsung has announced it will bridge the gap between two rival next-generation DVD formats by building a machine that is compatible with both. Sony, the leading backer of the Blu-ray high-definition DVD format, and Toshiba, the leading backer of rival HD-DVD, have been going head-to-head for more than three years over which format should prevail. Samsung said its machine will be released next year if the two sides don’t come to an agreement on a standard.