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'Blu-ray will be as dead as HD-DVD'

So why did all these people, knowing full well the HD DVD player could go the way of Betamax, buy one anyway?

Josh Levin, in a column in Slate, has a theory, at least regarding why he plunked down $150 for one:

"I have a strange affliction that left me susceptible to HD-DVD's limited charms: I'm a gadget-loving cheapskate."

He also calls himself a moron and an idiot. I think this guy needs a hug.

Anyway, Levin hopes to make all those "HD-DVD-buying losers," himself included, feel a little better by pointing out Blu-Ray's days are also numbered.

"If there's any consolation for us HD-DVD-buying losers, it's that disc-shaped physical media won't be around much longer," Levin writes. "Once high-definition digital downloads, like those available through Apple TV, hit the mainstream, Blu-ray will be as dead as HD-DVD. Take that, Sony!"


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Product Blog said:

In case your readers buy an Apple TV you can provide them a file to hold all their customer service limks and product documentation. Here is my personal file for the Apple TV.

Apple - Apple TV - 160GB | Model: MB189LL/A - MB189LL/A
(TV)

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