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HD DVD Promotion Group Welcomes Intel and Microsoft to the Fold

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The HD DVD Promotion Group, a consortium of industry leaders including Memory-Tech, NEC, SANYO, and Toshiba, has warmly welcomed Intel and Microsoft's announcement of support for the HD DVD format. The move is expected to enhance the promotion of the format, bring technical and marketing expertise to the group, and contribute to the early market penetration of HD DVD products.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel and Microsoft have joined the HD DVD Promotion Group, a move expected to boost the format's promotion and market penetration.
  • The HD DVD Promotion Group has 110 member companies, including industry leaders Memory-Tech, NEC, SANYO, and Toshiba.
  • HD DVD's main features include backward compatibility with DVD, robust playability, high data capacity, and adoption of iHD technology for enhanced user interactivity.
  • Intel and Microsoft's participation is expected to contribute to the propulsion and penetration of the HD DVD format.
  • The HD DVD Promotion Group is a voluntary organization established to promote the development and success of products and content based on the HD DVD format.
  • Hollywood studios are preparing HD DVD content, with consumers expected to enjoy high-definition images on TV and PC in the near future.

Statistics:

  • 110 member companies in the HD DVD Promotion Group as of the announcement date.
  • HD DVD-ROM discs have a data capacity of 30GB, with higher capacities on the way.
  • As of August 22, 2005, SANYO stock (SANYY) was trading at $13.30, indicating an uptrend.
  • As of August 1, 2005, NIPNY (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) stock was trading at $5.08, indicating a downtrend.
  • As of August 5, 2005, Intel stock (INTC) was trading at $26.92, at the beginning of a downtrend.
  • The Comtex SmarTrend(SM) Alert indicated a downtrend for Intel on August 5, 2005, and a downtrend for Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation on August 1, 2005, but an uptrend for SANYO on August 22, 2005.

Sources:

  • CCNMatthews
  • Toshiba Corporation
  • Comtex News Network, Inc.
  • DVD Forum

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