Both Sony and Toshiba are in talks to develop a unified DVD format that will hopefully revive the industries stifled growth.
“Sony and Toshiba, heading rival groups, have waged a three-year battle to have their new technology standards adopted by the industry and gain pole position in the multi-billion dollar markets forDVD players, PC drives and optical disks.
While a final deal is still far from certain, both camps are well aware that a drawn-out fight would likely confuse consumers and hinder the industry’s development, just like the famous spat between the VHS and Betamax video tape formats two decades ago. “
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Source: Associated Press
