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akrycek · 09-30-2007, 01:53 AM

I have some questions about the maximum video bit rates of BD and HD-DVD. I know that BD's maximum video bit rate is 40MB/sec and HD-DVD's is 29.4MB/sec. How much has the lower maximum bit rate hurt HD-DVD? Do many BD's take advantage of the higher maximum video bitrate and go above 30MB/sec? I know the higher bitrate one factor that is supposed to equal a better picture, but I just want to sort all of the loose ends out before I buy into either format.

Thanks.

Krycek

09-30-2007, 01:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
akrycek Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chester, VA	BD vs. HD-DVD bit rate questions I have some questions about the maximum video bit rates of BD and HD-DVD. I know that BD's maximum video bit rate is 40MB/sec and HD-DVD's is 29.4MB/sec. How much has the lower maximum bit rate hurt HD-DVD? Do many BD's take advantage of the higher maximum video bitrate and go above 30MB/sec? I know the higher bitrate one factor that is supposed to equal a better picture, but I just want to sort all of the loose ends out before I buy into either format. Thanks. Krycek