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The battle between Japanese electronics companies over a new standard for high-definition video discs could be over.
Two rival high-definition formats have been vying for consumer favour, the HD-DVD standard promoted by Toshiba, and the Blu-Ray standard by Sony.
Both sides have used exclusive deals with movie studios to bolster their case but in the end it has been retailers, and particularly the US giant WalMart that has been decisive in the battle.
Last week Walmart announced it would no longer stock HD-DVD players and movies.
That is a blow for Toshiba with reports in Japan suggesting it will be the end of the format.
A spokesman has today told the ABC that the company is considering its future options but no formal decision has yet been made.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/18/2165937.htm
Two rival high-definition formats have been vying for consumer favour, the HD-DVD standard promoted by Toshiba, and the Blu-Ray standard by Sony.
Both sides have used exclusive deals with movie studios to bolster their case but in the end it has been retailers, and particularly the US giant WalMart that has been decisive in the battle.
Last week Walmart announced it would no longer stock HD-DVD players and movies.
That is a blow for Toshiba with reports in Japan suggesting it will be the end of the format.
A spokesman has today told the ABC that the company is considering its future options but no formal decision has yet been made.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/18/2165937.htm
